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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1927

Page

3

State LackS Law On Speed Driver Says But Pays Fine

Milford Aug 15 John Zuville twentyone of 26 Hartford avenue New Britain tells Judge Stoddard there are no speed laws in the state He pays 25 fine and 10 25 costs after Officer Von Hacht testified he rode 66 mph to catch him while he was going 51 mph Several other motorists faced charges with mixed outcomes including continuances fines and acquittals in Milford Town Court

Milford John Zuville Hartford Avenue New Britain Robert C. Stoddard Speedine Rudolph von Hacht Zugille B. Laonson West 72d Street New York Beebe Orange Francis Karl New Haven von Hacht Watik Au Albert Cristiano West Farm Street Waverbourg Wes Andrew Amybrisco Sifteen Fe Avenue Jacob Chodos North Main Street Bristol Woodmont-Milfored Robert Richter Hill W. B. Bird Baldwin Jane Pond Point State Board of Wealth Elias Howe Women's Relief of Bridgeport Cheshire Iase Porter Street Nestor Naugatucs Gardens Timony Joseph K. Lawlor North Broadway White Plains N.Y Stoddard Taylor Liberty Rock Devon-Milford Roland V. Vaturh Beschman’ Avenue New Rochelle Adolf von Hacht Omar W. Plats Wiliam WH. Clark von Hechtssidjie Ratca

Sacco and Vanzetti tense in courtroom leafed by force feeding debate

Defense leaders press for new evidence while Sacco drinks beef tea in prison. Dr McLoughlan and Attys Musmanno and Liggett push for a broader inquiry into the case as bail and legal moves unfold. Hapgood faces new charges after a park incident as public protest grows.

Obituaries for Catherine Mulligan Popko and Elsa Wallis

Catherine Gill Mulligan widow of Owen Mulligan dies at 25 Grange Street. Funeral services set for 8:40 AM from the home and 9:00 AM at Blessed Sacrament church with a solemn high Mass. Burial in St Michael's cemetery. Anthony Popko of 220 Hamilton Street to be buried at St Michael Archangel church. service at 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM with burial at family discretion in St Michael's cemetery. Elsa Wallis widow of Samuel G. Wallis dies. funeral yesterday at 2:30 PM from residence at Margherita Lawn and Crown Street in Lordship Manor Stratford. Rev. Daniel Lewis officiates. Bearers named. interment in Mountain Grove cemetery.

Catherine Gill Milligan Catherine Gill Mulligan Owen Mulligan Grange Street Blessed Sacrament Church St. Michael's Cemeter Anthony Popko Hamilton Street St. Michael Archangel Church St. Michael's Cemetery Ee Ye Elsa Wallis Samuel G. Wallis Margherita Lawn Crown Street Lordship Manor Stratford Daniel Lewis William Lynch Fred Taulty Andrew Sjodin Dwight Sparks Leon B. Ely Leon T. Baker Mountain Grove Cemetery

Clearing hose statement shows large exchange and balances

New York report notes exchanges totaling 480 million dollars with balances at 107 million and the Federal Reserve Bank credit balance listed as 104 million. The brief financial update outlines hew monetary positions and liquidity indicators for the day.

New York Federal Reserve Bank

Meyer to Assume Postmaster Duties Today

A surprise testimonial gathered post office staff on the second floor as Meyer, the acting postmaster since August, prepared to take the oath and enter the role officially. Inspector Munds escorted retiring Postmaster Connor who praised the staff’s loyalty, efficiency, and fair dealing while noting the service’s unity across shifts and conditions. Connor thanked Meyer for his tenure and invited future assistance, with Meyer to become postmaster in the near term after a formal oath and prior service as custodian of the federal building since August.

Edmunds Mr. Connor Post Office Emridgeport Postal Service Mrr. Meyer Connor Meyer Federal Wee Conner Senate Committee On Schuyler Merritt Alfred W. Burnel Chevigs A. Wicieler Frederick J. Wetstine State Department of Motor Vehicles Postal Service

Woman Found Dead in Steamship Stateroom

Boston August 15 Associated Press reports a woman believed to be Grace Grant Hepburn of New York was found dead in a steamship New York state room on arrival from New York. The body wore black and Grace Grant Hepburn appeared among the deceased’s effects. Medical Examiner George S Magrath planned an autopsy later.

Boston Associated Press Green Grant Hepburn New York Grace Grant Hepburn George 8. Magrath

Coolidge urged to see civilized aspects of Indians

Rapid City Aug 15 The Associated Press reports Bishop Hugh L Burleson of South Dakota hopes President Coolidge will see modern Indian life beyond feathers war paint and war whoops during his Pine Ridge visit He has already seen the Rapid City Indian School and will view work on tribal plots sleep food and recreation At Deadwood he was made Chief Leading Eagle and sat for a portrait in full regalia Plans for Pine Ridge include inspecting an Indian at work on his land and possibly another induction as chief Officials also discussed new federal buildings and possible Congress funding increases from 100 million to 206 million outside Washington

Rapid City Associated Press Hugh L. Burleson Episcopal South Dakota Coolidge Pine Ridge Reservation Pine Ridge Bishop Mr. Coolidge Goolidge Deadwood Carl T. Schueman John H. Bartlett Congress District of Columbia

Indian revolt in Bolivia put down

In Bolivia on August 15 the Associated Press reports quick action by froods saved the country from a possible general Indian uprising. Government advices say the dissident movement in Cochabamba Pososi and Chuquisaca departments has been isolated and suffered numerous Indian and casualty losses. Thousands have returned to normal life. exact revolt numbers unclear but not believed to exceed 40,000.

Jivia Associated Press Froods Bolivia Cochambambs Pososi Chucmisses

St Paul Man 15 Slain by Gangsters

St Paul, Minn, August 15. James Barrett real name William OBrien found shot near a country road and dead for days. Police link him to a gangland murder spree that now totals 12, as they hunt the so called woman killer who may be tied to earlier killings of Mrs Lilian Konser and the Barrett sister in law. An auto tracting firm led by Barrett earned him about 100 daily.

ST. Paul Minn Associated Press James Barrett Athend Berrett Willam O’brien Lilian Konser Barrett Ttranting

Winds Halt Old Glory Take Off for Rome

New York Aug 15 Strong northwest winds may prevent the Fokker monoplane Old Glory from taking off from Roosevelt Field Long Island for a nonstop Rome flight. Meteorologist Dr James H Kimball of the U S Weather Bureau says the seas and high pressure area from Greenland to Newfoundland will make the hazardous takeoff unlikely.

New York Associated Press Roosevelt Field Long Island Rome James H. Kimball United States Weather Bureau Newfoundland Greenland Meteorologiat

Former Alabama Governor Traxton Bragg Comer Dies

Birmingham August 15 Associated Press Traxton Bragg Comer aged seventy eight former governor of Alabama died at his home here in the evening tribute notes say he served during a past administration and left a lasting mark on state politics this obituary confirms his death and outlines his age and status as a former governor.

Birmingham Alm Associated = Press Traxton Bragg Comer Alabama

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Milford Court Fegulin Rae Newsrarer Hhunlyr Arthur F. Connor William T. Meyer Musmanno Sacco Rose McLanrelin Y D. Hill State Supreme Court Sanderson Webster Arthur Sg Tate Powers Hapgeed Pittsburgh Vangetti Cosmos Caiti East Parmenter Socialist Labor Party Hepgood Hanover Street North End Mary Donovan Defense Committee Hapgood Sacco-Vanzett West United States Department of Justice Vanzetti Redmen Connecticut Owlands Atwater Kent Howland Gordon Auto Gordon Chevrolet Buick Hudson Overland Pontiac Chrysler Franklin Nash Dodge Gladstone Dupont TURD Palm Beach
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