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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1927

Page

2

Ashes of Sacco and Vanzetti Split and Display Controversy

The Sacco and Vanzetti ashes become a flashpoint as supporters in Plymouth and Boston clash over their fate. Miss Luigia Vanzetti and Mrs. Sacco disagree on display and burial, while union crowds, police, and defense committee figures argue over final disposition and possible national touring.

Plymouth Mass Vanzetti Lurgia Mary Donovan Bacco-Vanzetti Defense Committee Mary Miss Vanzetti Defense Committee Iself Rose Sacco Boston Nicola Sacco Ressomen Vanzétti Trelyter Malden Sacco-Vanzetti Defense Committee Luigia Varnetti Rmahes Sacco Miss Vanzell Seclu

Illicit Brewery Raided Again in Waterbury

Federal agents raided a wildcat Waterbury brewery on Eagle Street seizing 10 000 gallons of beer and arresting Charles Sage who faced a 1000 bond for alleged illegal manufacture and possession. Several workers escaped during the hour long operation. The beer tested four percent.

Maurice Campbell New York Eagle Street Waterbury Edward B Doolan Raffaele New Haven Charles Sage Sage United States Edward J. Finn

National Guard Officers Dinner Celebrates Encampment Victory

Officers of the 242nd Coast Artillery CNG plan a dinner Wednesday at Champs Farm on Fisher's Island to honor the most successful encampment since organization. Regimental band will provide a concert and a hall celebration follows. The guest list includes Lt Col and Mrs L E Evans and family, Maj and Mrs Hurley, Maj and Mrs Moore, Capt and Mrs Mickelsen, and numerous other officers and spouses.

242Nd Coast Artillery N.G Champ's Farm 242Nd H. G. Wright Fisher's Island N.W L. E Evans George Knox Ira Peterson Vernon Morehouse Mires Louise Mosher George MacGregor Frederick Darley Francis G. D'Arcy Lounsbury Wilcox John T. Efford Raymond H Coe Thomas E. McDonough Joseph McCarthy

Obituary notices for James R. Reardon and George F. Hull

The obituary notes the funeral for James R. Reardon of 268 Gillbert Street, with services at Mullins Scott and Redgate Funeral Parlor, St Charles Church, and burial at St Michael's Cemetery after a solemn high requiem mass. Also reported is the death of George F. Hull of 328 Housatonic Avenue, a longtime Mason, with a Thursday funeral at St Paul’s Church Kossuth Street, Mountain Grove Cemetery burial, Masonic rites, and recognition of his roles with Bridgeport Brass, the Cincinnatus lodge, Pyramid temple Nobles, and local groups.

James R. Reardon Gillbert Street Mullins, Scott Redgate Golden Hill Street St. Charles Church James Wilson P. J. McGivney Harry Quinn W. Siegler Loretta Parden James Keegan M. Stegler Quartette St. Michael's Cemetery James Wison George F. Hull George Hull Housatonic Avenue Bridgeport Hospital George I. Hu Dewitt C. Hull St Pauls Episcopal Church Kossuth Street Mountain Grove Cemetery Bradley K Hull Bridgeport Brass Company Bridgeport Hull Housatown Mass Cincinnatus Great Barrington Pyramid Temple Mystic Shrine Arcanum Lodge Lving

Police seek pair using stolen cars in hold ups

New Haven August 29 Police today recovered an abandoned auto marked Emil Planski Wallingford and tied to a spree of car thefts and holdups on the Norwalk Danbury turnpike. The bandits robbed Samuel Mills Danbury and two women, fled in a string of stolen cars, wrecked near New Milford, then fled with more cars including one owned by Catherine Hamilton Danbury. They reportedly left Meriden in another stolen car and stole Kunski's markers in Wallingford. Police believe only 870 was taken from Mills party. Investigations extend to a possible fourth stolen car.

New Haven Associated Press Emil Planski North Cherry Street Wallingford Meriden Norwalk Danbury Ssamford C. A. Pratt Samuel Mills Ridgefield Barracks New Milford Catherine Hamilton Kunski Mills Polee

Detectives Probe Weekend Thefts Across City

A wave of burglaries and thefts stretched the detective bureau yesterday. Losses included tools from a wrecking company on Fairfield Avenue, cash from a South Avenue confectionery, cigars from a Boston Avenue lunch cart, and 11 to 12 dollars from the Berkshire Avenue bakery. Burglars raided Bridgeport Hastings office for 200 dollars, a Chinese laundry on Gregory Street, and FP Dee Bottling Works for near beer and sugar. A bad check for 13.56 was passed on State Street.

Fairfield Avenue D. Shimes South Avenue Detective Bureau Boston Avenue Joseph Meaney Boston Baking Company Berkshire Avenue Bridgeport Jastings Company North Avenue Charles Wing Greogry Street FP Dee Bottling Works Charles Street Lyter Davey Cros Lindley Irving Dimenstein State Street

Two Machines To Hop Off Today

Toronto dispatch reports Captain Terry Tully and Lieutenant James Medcalf aimed for London England before turning back due to a lake storm. Meteorologist Sir Frederick Stupart noted successful pilots Schree and Brock completed a Harbor Grace to Langen flight yesterday, weather permitting the rest of the trip.

Toronto Ont Associated Press Terry Tully James Medcalf London Eng Frederick Stupart Meteorological Bureau Edward F. Schree Willand Brock Harbor Grace N. F Langen

Driving 23 Years, Has First Accident at Milford

C C Bowman seventy four of Pittston Pa loses chance of a record when his car collides with a westbound auto driven by Mrs Ladia Glas of Jersey City on the Bridgeport turnpike. Neither driver injured. cars slightly damaged. Bowman held on reckless driving charges.

Milford C. C. Bowman Pittston Bridgeport Fairfield Beach Bowman Pillator Bridgeport Turnpike Ladia Glas Parks Avenue Jersey City

Bar Association Opposes Federal Control of Radio and Air

The American Bar Association plans a policy delaying new radio and aviation controls until the current systems mature. The report favors relying on the department of commerce for radio, cautions against new federal commissions, and notes state recognition of federal licenses for air. Noted jurists including Lord Hewart and Taft are among anticipated speakers. The group also recommends stronger legal education standards and ethics reforms.

Buffalo Associated Press American Bar Association Association Department of Commerce England Lord Hewart Maurice Bokanowski William B. Mitchell United States William Howard Taft Asuer France

Four Injured As Blast Fires Yacht

A gasoline yacht Aval belonging to the Grenfell Medical Mission caught fire off Philadelphia. Four aboard were injured and the yacht was severely damaged, with the crew attempting to tow it from danger as fire took hold and cabins burned. Miss Margaret Pierce, aboard, reported via telegram she was not seriously hurt and urged against newspaper reports.

Philadelphia Associated Press Margaret Pierce Grenfell Medical Mission Harald Pierce

W Brooks Smith Dies in Hospital in New York Family Obituary

W Brooks Smith, noted steel operator and lifelong traveler, died in hospital after a lengthy illness. He led a cosmopolitan life with travels abroad and was survived by his wife Julia Billings of Bridgeport. The Sayre family lineage linked to early New York colonial figures and Sayre of Long Island. Funeral services are planned at 268 Park Place with Rev Joseph A. Ascioppi officiating.

Thomas Walter Smith Elizabeth Brooks Smith New York State Smiths Cayuga County Brooks and Denniacons Orange County Sayre Long Island Southampton St. Thomas Sayre Smith Sayre Bulding Vilage Mr Smith Stephen Sayre Princeton University Princeton Harvard England London Breeze Point Bordentown Joseph Bonaparte Spain Napolzor Phillips Brooks Borlon DeWitt Clinton New York Smith Julia Billings Bridgepor Park Place Joseph A. Ascioppl St. John's Episcopal Church Trinity

Navy Lacks Ships On Redfern Route

A fragmentary report from Caracas, Venezuela, notes an airplane seen over the delta of the Orrhoeo river, stirring hopes among Redfern’s wife and friends. Weather bureau in Washington said 16 could not verify tropical storm reports along Redfern’s route, reviving fears of his fate at sea.

Caracas Venezuela Orrhoeo River Redfern Weather Bureau of Washington

Sacco Vanzetti float barred from Asbury Park baby parade

The Asbury Park Carnival communities denied a float entry for August 31 depicting the Sacco-Vanzetti case. The applicant name and float details were not disclosed. Parade director Arthur F. Cottrell said the case is no fit subject for a baby parade. prizes were planned for floats presenting leading news events of the season.

Asbury Park N J Associated Press Asbury Park Carnival Arthur F. Cottrell

American Mothers Laud Unknown Soldier Ceremony

In Paris on August 29 Mrs Charles Augustine Robinson of American War Mothers spoke at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. She conveyed a message of love to French mothers of fallen soldiers. A wreath by American Legionnaires from the Paris Post was placed on the tomb.

Paris Associated Frese Charles Augustine Robinson Robinson

King says Prince of Wales not overdoing it

London Aug 29 AP King George says the Prince of Wales does not lead a strenuous life. An officer of the Morecambe corporation recounted a conversation near Lancaster in which the king defended the prince’s habit of travel. He noted young men are fond of travel and will not shrink as they age.

London George Prince of Wales Harry Wright Morecambe Corporation Lancaster Dispatch

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