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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1927

Page

10

Lindy Denies He Drank Water Only While in Europe

Indianapolis reports Charles M Fillmore of the No Tobacco League telegraphed Lindbergh asking if he smoked at a Cincinnati dinner and if he drank water during toasts in Europe. Lindbergh denied smoking tied to a wager and said he is not a habitual tobacco user. He also denied drinking water to toast in Europe. Ford greeted Lindbergh in Detroit and a citywide procession formed for his arrival.

Indianapolis Associated Press Charles M. Fillmore No-Tobacco League of América Charles A Lindbergh Lindbergh Cincinnati Lone Eagle Europe Charles A. Lindbergh St. Louis Evangeline L. Lindbergh Henry Fora Col. Lindbergh

Pilots Named for Canada Ocean Hop

Capt T B Tully and Lieut James V Medcalf chosen as pilots for the London Ontario to London England non stop flight. They signed contracts with Charles Burts donor of the 25000 prize and left for Detroit to take charge of the Stinson monoplane to be ready for delivery in London Ontario Monday.

London Ont Associated Press T. B. Tully Ontario Seulte Ste Marie James V. Medcalf England Charles Burts Detroit Stinson

Canada Dry Promises Pure Ginger Beer Enjoyment

When the sun bakes and thirst strikes, Canada Dry offers refreshing relief with a delicate piquant flavor. It uses high grade Jamaica ginger, free from red pepper capsicum, mild on the stomach and ideal with meals or a bedtime snack.

Canada Jamaica

Banker Albert Church Guilty of Drunken Driving in Wakefield

Albert Church a New York banker was found guilty of driving while intoxicated by Judge J O Watts in Wakefield Second District Court The offense stemmed from a August 1 1926 crash with a state police car The trial was postponed and moved through appeals before reaching this verdict The judge rejected concussion testimony from Dr Henry B Potter noting only the doctor who examined Church attended the arrest and trial proceeds to sentencing next week

Wakefield Rhode Island Associated Press Albert Church New York City J. O. Watts Second Church State Supreme Court District Court Henry B. Potter Providence Watts Dr. Potter

Two Navy Aviators Die In San Diego Plane Crash

Lieuts George Covell and R S Waggener perished when their low wing monoplane crashed near Point Loma after repairs in Escondido. The craft, built by William D Tremaine, carried seven fuel tanks and weighed about 2 1 2 tons. The crash halted preparations for the Dole flight to Honolulu with 12 entrants remaining for the derby.

Honolulu Naval Coaling la Playa Covell Waggners Waggener Foint Loma Bay of San Diego Fort Rosecrans Point Loma Ellis Neb Aviation Service of the Navy Coronado Calif Warrington, Frs North Island San Francisco Associated Press George D. Covell R. H. Waegener U. 8S California Cowell Oakland Department of Commerce George Covell R. 5 Derby Oakland Airport

Theodore Knapic Body Recovered From Blackstone River

The body of ten year old Theodore Knapic, who drowned yesterday, was recovered tonight in the Blackstone River near Uxbridge Massachusetts. Rescue crews worked through the day to locate him as the community awaited news from the scene.

Uxbridge. Mess Associated Press Theodore Knapic Blackstone River

Drowning Victim in Bay State Lake At Lake Samoset

Leominster Mass August 10 Biagio Pelegrini twenty was the first drowning victim of the summer at Lake Samoset this afternoon. He became exhausted while swimming about fifty feet from shore and his companions failed in a rescue attempt.

Leominster Mass Associated Press Biagio Pelegrini Lake Samoset Pelsak

Coroner questions two Danbury men in deadly crash case

Coroner John T. Monzani of Watersbury held an adjourned inquest into the June morning crash that killed George Babyak and William Franklin of Danbury. Peter Szabo and George Kolescar, both Danbury residents, were questioned about their involvement and knowledge of the deaths as investigators seek new witnesses and details about the fourth occupant. Babyak’s body was sent to Rice’s Landing for burial and Franklin’s cause remains part of the inquiry.

John T. Monzani Waters Dury George Babyak William Franklin Danbury Housstonte Southbury Danbury-Waterbury Monzani Peter Seabo White Street George Kolescar Taylor Street Waterbury Franklin Babyak Szabo Kolescar Monzant Stanley Dance Hall Alice O'Connell John J. Lynch Walkill N.Y

Veterans Named to Post Offices in Connecticut

Benjamin Stewart of Iranistan Avenue has been named to the Administration Council of the United Spanish War Veterans in Connecticut by new Department Commander Aaron T. Dawson. Bridgeport’s Arthur G. Lovejoy is named aide-de-camp to the new commander. Past Adjutant John H. Albert receives a seat on the Soldiers Home Day committee handling the annual entertainment for inmates at the Noroton Soldiers Home on September 18. All members urged to attend the event.

Benjamin Stewart Iranistan Avenue United Spanish War Veterans For Connecticut Aaron T. Dawson South Norwalk Bridgeport Arthur G. Lovejoy N. W Laurel Avenue Liew N. W. Bishop Camp Soldiers Home Day Committee Soldiers Home Noroton

Burning Acids That Eat Stomach Lining Overcome by New Method

Dyspepsia tests by the Rich ARds Association reveal how indigestion attacks weaken the stomach and form acids that may cause ulcers and gastritis. The association recommends Richards Dyspepsia Tablets to build up stomach defenses, now sold by druggists.

Assn Richards Assn The Assation Ond Ur Richards

Milford Man Dies After Gas Poisoning Suicide

Daniel Sullivan thirty two died at Milford Hospital from gas poisoning after being found unconscious in a rooming house bathroom in Milford. Police hold a suicide note Sullivan allegedly wrote unhappy over a love affair and he was a prominent Milford Democrat with family ties in Westerly Rhode Island.

Milford Daniel Sullivan Milford Hospital Wiliam J. H. Fisher Bullivan Naugatuck Avenue William Nold Noli Charles Pollzzi Henry St. Arnauld Poligal St. Arnauld Sullivan John Shonda Stratford and Newfield Avenues Bridgeport Westerly B. I

Two cops cleared by police board in intoxication dispute

Police board cleared two officers, OConnell and Foley, amid conflicting testimony after a Gaelic outing at Columbus Park. While OConnell appeared sober to Sergeant Wolfe at 5:30 p m, patrolman Rellinski said he seemed slightly staggering later. Foley faced five accusers alleging intoxication and assault, but Lieutenant Benedetti supported Foley’s sobriety. Witnesses claimed Foley struck and threatened others. Grasso, owner of Columbus Park, said Foley started the trouble. The board found OConnell not guilty and Foley not intoxicated, despite injuries and disputed accounts.

Wolfe O'Connell Relln Belinski Kelly George Benedetti Foley Columbus Park John Spillane Seaview Avenue James F. Dwyer Washington Avenue Thames Noble Suburban Avenue Olga Dell New London Alfred Grasso Main Street Henied Spillane Dwyer Noble Slong Park Avenue Grasso Columbus Perk Gragso

Park incident leaves Foley battered after bottle attack

Foley recounts a drunken assault near a park as he was pursued by attackers. He recalls being struck with a bottle and blacking out, then fighting through a crowd while chasing one of his tormentors who he later identified as Noble. Police produced Foley at the Third precinct sober, with no alcohol odor detected.

Bin Foley Noble Benedett Third Precinct Lieutenant

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