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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1927

Page

11

Delegates Urge More Ships on Conference Talk

On page one continuation, delegates praise a friendly conclave as British views spark debate over a bread line. The American delegation includes Rear Admirals Jones Ree Scho, Capts Andrews Hepma Smith, and officers Frost and Tram, with Madden aides Frer Freer Treadway Ackerman Cullen.

Jones J. + Ree Frank Scho Ad A. Andrews A. Hepma W. W. Smith H. Frost H. Tram Madden James A. Freer Isconsin A. T. Treadway Massacusetts BE. BR. Ackerman New Jerland Thomas Cullen New York

Coolidge May View Yellowstone Park Visit Planned

August 15 Rapid City dispatch reports President Coolidge may undertake a four to six day tour of Yellowstone National Park next week. Railroad officials are arranging a Gardiner entrance with a Nichollis itinerary, aiming to begin from the Black Hills area Sunday. Previous White House notes suggested interest but no fixed plans. Five Die In Montreal Fire

Stapid City Coolidge Hewstone National Park Rapid City Nichollis Park Gardiner White House Yellowstone

Vice-President Dawes Declares No Work Ahead

Toronto August 15 The Associated Press reports Charles G Dawes told reporters a vice president has no work and is not bothered by the Sacco Vanzetti case He said he would return to Chicago and spoke of fishing catching 25 fish and enjoying his time on Manitoulin Island rather than presidential aspirations.

Toronto Ont Associated Press Charles G. Dawes Manitoulin Island Sacco-Vanzetti Mr. Dawes United States Chicago

Permits Withheld From 25 Broadcast Stations

Washington reports that the Federal Radio Commission has temporarily withheld permits to operate on new wavelengths from 25 stations. The stations, names not released, allegedly failed to stay on prescribed wavelengths in the last sixty days. A special commission meeting is set for tomorrow to decide if permits will be granted later. A second stay license period has been ordered, allowing continued operation under the new wavelengths during the interim.

Washington Associated Press Bullard Federal Radio Commission Commission

Trains Collision Kills Engineer. 20 Hurt Near Westport

In Westport Tennessee a Gulf Mobile and Northern freight train collided with a Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis passenger train. Engineer Terry N. Wood of Jackson died from injuries. Engineer W H Kane of Paducah was seriously hurt with possible internal injuries. Between 15 and 20 passengers had minor injuries. Firemen on both engines were uninjured. A relief train rushed to the wreck and Paducah doctors treated the injured.

Westport Tenn Terry N. Wood Jackson Gulf, Mobile and Northern W. H. Kane Paducah Nashville Chattanooga St. Louis Kane Cod

De Pinedo Awarded Federation Medal for Rome Tokyo Flight

In Surich Switzerland on August 15 the Associated Press reports Commander Francesco De Pinedo received a gold medal from the International Aeronautic Federation for the Rome to Tokyo flight, cited as the greatest air achievement of 1924. Sir Alan Cobham and others are noted for prior and related feats with future medals anticipated in 1927 and 1928.

Surich Switzerland Br Associated = Press Francesco de Pinedo Interntional Aeronautic Federation de Pinedo Rome Tokyo Alan Cobham London Melbourne Charles A. Lindbergh Richard E. Byrd San Francisco Lester Howey

Professors Son To Take Up Search For Father's Body

Dr Thomas W Salmon a 61 year old psychiatrist disappeared after falling from the Malabar II off Duck Island near Westbrook Conn A Coast Guard search continued with four patrol boats and private craft covering four square miles without finding the body Salmon and Atchley connected with Columbia University were aboard the yacht with Rodney McNeil of Gloucester Mass visiting Bar Harbor prior to the incident Edward Salmon another son said further dragging may be fruitless and planned to take over the search tomorrow in a note of hope the body may be found near rocks or carried by tidal currents.

Westbrook Long Island Sound Thomas W. Salmon New London Coast Guard Richard Salmon Riing Coast Guard Duck Island Roads Edward A. Salmon Saimon Westbrook Camp Duck Island Grove Beach Point Dr. Salmon Dr. Atchley Columbia University New London Associated Press Norwalk Dana D. Atchley Bell Island Park Avenue New York City Bar Harbor Port Jefferson K. I

Fasting Lesson From Sacco Case Teaches Patience

Sacco the hunger striker who fasted thirty days in a Massachusetts prison inspired a Bridgeport healer to instruct patients that extended fasting is possible. The doctor cited Sacco’s endurance to reassure anxious patients about surviving three to four days without food and to ease medical explanations.

Sacco Massachusetts Bridgeport Sacco-Vanzetti

Vermont Honors Revolution Heroes at Bennington Parade

Markers on four historic sites were dedicated during the sesqui centennial observance of the Bennington battle. A military parade and exercises closed the day with readings at the Baum house site and the first schoolhouse landmark. Governor Spaulding of New Hampshire led final ceremonies on Stark’s camping site as thousands watched and medals were awarded.

Battle of Bennington Bennington Associated Press Old Bennington Vermont Society Sons of the American Revolution Frederick Baum James Brecken- Madge New York Vermont Huntley N. Spaulding New Hampshire John Stark General Stark Massachusetts Beth Warner Green Mountain Boys Spaulding John E. Wicks Frank L. Fish Vermont Supreme Court Kew Hampshire

Noise of Motorboats Disturbs Milford Beach Residents

Milford August 15. Motorboats have increased along the shore drawing complaints from residents including Edgar T. Clark who reported a motorboat with no muffler. A hydro airplane owned by the Aircraft Corporation of America hovered near the harbor adding to the din. Officials weigh muffling requirements and enforcement amid summer visitors seeking quiet.

Milford Associated Press Edgar T. Clark Aircraft Corporation of America

Chamberlin sells planes to Gates Flying Circus

Clarence D. Chamberlin, the New York to Germany flyer, sold his complete flying equipment to Gates Flying Circus. The deal includes five planes and 29 motors. Mrs. Chamberlin said the sale was to get it off his hands as he had not used the gear and was paying storage at Hasbrouck Heights New Jersey.

New York Associated Press Clarence D. Chamberlin

Radio Aerial Electrocution Fatal at Wakefield Farm

Robert W. King a 32 year old farmer from Wakefield Maine was electrocuted when a wireless aerial he was removing from his home at Buzzards Bay touched a 22 000 volt high tension line and wrapped around him as he fell to the ground.

Buzzards Bay Mags Associated Press Robert W. Kingman Wakefield Maine

Fuller Daughters Rest Comfortably After Tonsil Operations

Lydia and Mary Fuller, daughters of Governor Alvan T. Fuller, were resting comfortably at Massachusetts General Hospital after tonsil removal operations. Last week the governor’s son Alvandy was released from the same hospital following an operation.

Boston Associated Press Lydia Mary Fuller Alvan T. Fuller Massachusetts General Hospital Alvandy

Connecticut Girl in Plane Mishap

In Utica New York a plane overturned during landing injuring no one seriously. Miss Coriine Alsop of Avon Connecticut, 15, niece of Assistant Secretary Theodore Douglas Robinson, was aboard with Lt. Cmdr. W D Thomas piloting. The crash ruins Mr. Robinsons plan to fly to Washington. he blamed a poor airfield for the mishap.

Utica N. Y Associated Press Abbot Coriine Alsop Avon Thomas Robinson Jordanville

Sunday Afternoon Movies Considered In City Meeting

City officials discussed street paving on Warrenite area including Park street Sixth street Hollister avenue Manhattan avenue Wilmot avenue Hunting street Laurel avenue Howe street with plans from City Engineer McElroy. Bids to be opened Aug 23 and parceled to Streets and Sidewalks committee for best interests of the city.

Park Street Barnum Avenue Arctic Street Sixth Street Stratford Avenue Deacon Street Hollister Avenue Connecticut Avenue Manhattan Avenue Wayne Street Morningside Drive Wilmot Avenue Alex Street Hunting Street Malin Street Gordon Street Laurel Avenue Howe Street James A. McElroy Behrets Behrens United Ulminating Company East Washington Catherine Street East Washington Avenue John J. Farmer Bond Street Boston Avenue Stewart Street Kossuth Street Nichols Street Stillman Street Farmer General Electric Company A. J. Northey Pixlee Place Booth Street Obeh Grotto Hull's Head First National Bank River Street Washington Avenue Berkshire Mill Bridge

Florida town damaged by wind destroys buildings

Tallahassee Aug 16 The Associated Press reports a cyclone like wind struck Carabelle Florida killing one person and injuring several. A brick building in the town center was demolished and other structures were blown down. Communications with Carabelle were cut about 3 PM. Carabelle a fishing town of about 1600 lies in Franklin County near the New River mouth in northwest Florida.

Tallahassee Fla iBy Associated Press Carnbelle Western Union Telegraph Company Seaboard Airline Railway Lowt Carabelle Franklin County Florida New River

Mrs Pulitzer Leaves Estate to Three Sons

New York August 16 The will of Mrs Kate David Pulitzer widow of Joseph Pulitzer founder of the World was filed for probate today. Her residuary estate of unannounced value goes to her three sons Ralph Pulitzer Manhasac L T Joseph Pulitzer Clayton Mo and Herbert Pulitzer this day. Her stock in Pulitzer Publishing Company of St Louis publishers of the St Louis Post Dispatch was also bequeathed to them.

New York Associated Press Kate David Pulitzer Joseph. Pulitz The World Ralph Pulitzer Manhasac, L. T Joseph Pulitzer Clayton, Mo Herbert Pulitzer Pulizer Publishing Company St. Louis St. Louis Post-Dispatch Augst Et

Plane lands in Bronx street and resumes flight

Irving J. McWilliams, a Hempstead commercial flyer, made a forced landing on 222nd Street in the Bronx after a water pump leak. He repaired the leak, then took off again for Billingsley field, narrowly missing telephone wires during the curbside stop.

New York iBy Associated Press 222Nd Street Bronx Irving J. McWilliams Hempstead Long Island Mitchelfield McWilliams Billingsley Field

Italian Consul-General Axerio Lying In State In New York

The body of Emilio Axerio Italian consul-general at New York who died after a heart attack following an operation lies in state in New York and will be returned to Italy on August 23. Ambassador Giacomo DeMartino will lay a wreath on the coffin in Mussolini's name. Axerio was 50 and survived by his widow Marguerite Perry of London.

New York Associated Press Emilio Axerio Italy Giacomo DeMartino Washington Benito Mussolini Axerio Rio de Janeiro Brazil Marguerite Perry London

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