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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1927

Page

8

German Aviatrix Dives Into Hudson After Engine Fails

Fraulein Thea Rasche, a German aviatrix, and her mechanic were rescued after their Flamingo plane stalled over the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie. The craft sank in two feet of water near the riverbank but the pair were unharmed. Rescuers towed the wreckage to shore. only the left wing was damaged.

Poughkeepsie NY Asacelited Thea Rasche United States Byrd Newark Binghamton Poughkeepsie Allen Leroy Robert Barrett Fraulein Rasche Boken

King Ben Admits Wife Not Divorced as Trial Winds On

The defendant Purnell, linked to a Detroit based colony led by Michael Mills, admits he has not been divorced from his first wife, An geine Brown, and discusses early life in Kentucky. He claims a pre eighteen separation can avoid divorce under Kentucky law while denying abuse claims and hush money offers.

Purnell Angeine Brown Kentucky Hs Fomer Shiftlkes Mary Stouart Barnard Kentucky Inn Storles Purnell Ruth Swanson Parnell J Barnard Ole Purnell Michael Mills Colons Mills Mil Michae Firwell Abe

Granger Urges Need Of Farm Cooperation

August 17 report by Associated Press notes Li B Puve of Columbus Mayon tours the Midwest promoting farm cooperation. Major speakers include Grange leader urging intergranulation and unified efforts as a national movement gains traction.

Granger Nilridin Associated Pre Columpu Onis Mayon

Navy balloonist wires safe landing near Albany

Telegram from Albany reports Navy balloonist Alden Hudson, pilot of a 7600 foot ascent, landed safely tonight in Albany after a tense flight. The craft then returned toward Lake Ontario with no injuries or damage.

NAVY Lrevidtant Tuchudson Albany Lake Iu

Air Corps Primary Flying School cadets begin training

More than 1000 young men tested across Army Air Corps programs with 200 cadets set to start in November at March Field California and Brooks Field Texas. Applicants faced rigid exams. only a portion meet standards for three year enlistment and officer training, with about 250 flight hours promised during schooling.

Washington Associated Press Army Air Corps Air Corps March Field Riversite Calif Brooks Field San Antonio Texas Scott Field Bellevule Lindbergh Chamberlin Byrd Maitland Hegenberger Regular Army Air Corps Reserve Offiers Training Corps Ether OT

Compensation Lost Over Rescue Of Cat

A Brookheld Center case involving Oscar Johnson and insurers centers on a handyman who rescued a cat from a tree. The court ruled rescuing a cat was not part of his duties, and Johnson’s injuries after a fall led to weeks off work. Claims against Remington Arms and Actna Life were dismissed as unrelated.

Ebt Buckingham Oscar Johnson Curtis School of Brookheld Center Actna Life Insurance Company of Hartford Smith

Two Men Held for U S Grand Jury in Forgeries

William J Mittle of Binghamton New York and Henry Stiles of Newark were bound over to a United States grand jury on forgery charges after police recovered two fraudulent money orders in Bridgeport and Waterbury. Both defendants faced before Judge Alcorn unable to post bond set at 10000 each.

Wilam J Mittle Binghamton N .Y Henry Stiles Newark Waterbury United States Grand Jury Hobert Alcorn New Husci Bridgeport New Haven Stile and Mittier See Brothers Turniture Company Healy Market

Girl Takes Poison Refuses to Explain Motive

Emergency crews rushed Ethel Roberts of 2465 Main Street to St Vincent's Hospital after she swallowed a small dose of iodine. Doctors found only minor effects and discharged her. she declined to tell hospital officials why she took the poison.

Ency Hospital Main Street Ethel Roberts St Vincents Hospital

Young Bandits Rob Water Street Man In Early Morning HoldUp

Four youths suspected in a string of Bridgeport holdups assaulted John Cutler on Water Street near Clarence and Noble avenues, stealing $100. The victim described the assailants to police as he regained consciousness while Joseph Said alerted authorities from 25 Clarence Street.

Young Bandits Bridgeport John Cutler Water Street Win Clarence Street Noble Avenue Joseph Said Cutler

New Haven Broker Goodrich Bound Over on Fraud Charge

New Haven stock broker W B Goodrich admitted misappropriating funds from the Thinsheet Metals Co of Waterbury and Bridgeport victims. City prosecutors said they expect total losses near 1500000 after his confession, with initial discovery around 76000. He was bound over to the September term of the Criminal Superior Court on 615000 bonds.

Goodrich New Haven Bridgeport Goodrech Thinsheet Metals Company Waterury James Shannon Witliam H Comley District Goodrichs Ciminal Superior Court Daniel O Pousaner

Peace Aims Drive Navy Seal to Nicaragua Wilbur States

Secretary Curtis D Wilbur defends U S naval presence in Nicaragua saying it protects peace and American life property. He cites urgent request from Nicaraguan government and frames the flag as a symbol of security while acknowledging limited ability to assure protection.

Seattle Associated Press Nicaiapua Navy Cutis Wilbur National Association of Real Estate Bonds Wilt Niccaaguin governn@t jris Negua Willie Vis Nicwepur Twa

Lindberghs Visit Grand Rapids Arrives By Plane

Charles A Lindbergh arrives in Grand Rapids by Ford plane as part of his national air tour. His mother Evangeline accompanies him briefly, enjoying the trip. The Smithsonian will receive the Spirit of St Louis monoplane. Lindbergh plans to depart near noon for Chicago.

Grand Rapids Mich Associated Press Charles A Lindbergh Grand Rapids Michigan Evangeline Lind Lindbergh Grand Rapide John Ballpark St Louis Detroit Tomorow Smithsonian Institute Lindpagh Paris Ford Edsel Pard The Chicago

Girl Injured in Turnpike Crash Near Milford

In Milford a girl suffered injuries in a turnpike collision involving two vehicles when they clashed while overtaking. An overturned car impacted by Phillip Kulatoak of New Haven led to his arrest on reckless driving charges after bystanders aided three injured persons and a passing auto transported them to medical care.

Milford New Haven Are Ted

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