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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1927

Page

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Lilliendahl Beach Hymns In Jail Ahead Of Verdict

In a jail cell Mrs Margaret Lilliendahl and Willis Beach await a jury verdict on murder charges. The defense suggests a speedy decision before Tuesday. testimony continues as witnesses recount the events surrounding Dr William Lilliendahl’s death in Mayport.

Mays Landing Associated Press Margret Lalliendah Willis Beach Owand Wiliam Lilhendahl Hich Lilliendahl Bevel Sont Imienditi Wire Liiendahl L Miendahl Sta Ullhead Wall Anderson

Bridgeport burglars strike Midla Street store

Several policemen rushed to the Reid Todd jewelry store at 1054 Midla street around 9 o'clock last night after an alarm triggered an A D T system. Police found no burglars and a thorough search showed all doors and displays intact with no sign of entry.

Reid & Todd Jewelry Midla Street

Tomorrow's Radio Bridge Game Appears Today

The WEAD broadcast site for the auction bridge series is on Page 9 in The Telegram. Milton Work, Wilbur Whitehead, and guest players will play the hand Tuesday evening with a full analysis in Wednesday's Telegram for Bridgeport readers.

WEAD Milton Work Wilbur Whitehead Bridgeport Bridge

Democratic Rule Looms as Senate Gathers for Opening

The seventieth Congress faces a tense start as Democrats hold Senate control while Republicans lead committees. House leaders aim to keep their prearranged program, amid disputed seats and oath issues for Senators-elect Smith of Tennessee and Ware of Pennsylvania. A blizzard delayed many talks, nudging scheduling into noon tomorrow. Moses of New Hampshire is named president pro tempore, Pittman of Nevada is chosen for the Senate leadership role, with ongoing contests for other key posts.

Washington de Sy Associated Press Senate House Frank L Smith Timneis Wiliam Ware Pennsvian Coolidgens Nicholas Longworth Ohio Finis J Garrett Tennessee Longworth Willam Page Nex House Congress Bate Moses New Hampshire Pittman Nevada

Fire claims Southington factory watchman

Peter Costello, watchman for Southington Hardware, was found dead and burned on the factory stairs. An overturned kerosene lantern, clocked rounds at 4 am, and a possible fall or heat attack are under investigation by Coroner J G Calhoun and Medical Examiner Dr William T Nagle.

Southington Associated Press Peter Costelly Southington Hardware Company John Stuart Costello Watchmans Stuart William T Nagle Sid Nagle Coronser J G Calhoun New Haver

Rev James Davis veteran of GAR dies at 83

Rev James W Davis long time city pastor emeritus of the Advent Christian church and former state commander of the G A R died at Bridgeport hospital after several weeks illness. He was born January 1 1844 and served in the 12th Connecticut Infantry earning recognition for endurance and leadership. Survived by two daughters a granddaughter and five great grandchildren funeral Wednesday at the Advent Christian church with multiple clergy speakers. Burial at Lakeview Cemetery.

James W Davis T the Gar Christian Advent Church Bridgeport Rey Mr Dt Park Avenue Bitageport Hospital Advent Christian Church Chester W Parmley Foster L Piper Lakeview Davis Wilton Ridgefield Academy Fort Sumter Lincoln Dari Ridgefield Norwalk Hartford 12Th Connecticut Infantry Mississippi Gulf of Mexico New Orleans Department of the Gulf Pyery Otlic Shoriday Rallye Confedente Washington 12Th Connecticut Infantry the Nations Capitol General

Lieut governor's son flights toward Nicaragua city

Major E H Brainard chief of the U S Marine aviation flew from Miami to Managua in a Fokker monoplane with one stop at Tela Honduras. The trip marked the first nonstop US to Honduras flight and evidence of possible future Atlantic hops. Brainard explained weather delays and heavy winds altered plans but praised the mission and anticipated a return visit.

Faurfield Brainards Son J Aes Managua Nicaragua Danbury Page Westport Southport Fort Trumbull Beach Page & Tiree Cas Stratford E H .Branard Miami Florida J Edward Bininard Branford Atlantic Brainard Navy Department Tampa Naval United States Marine Aviation Forces Washington Bruinard George Germany Army of Occupation Brenford Bethany Managus Marine Fokker Brainsid Associated Press Miami Florida E H Brainard M P Shepard N OM Winchester Tela Honduras United States Tanagua Gulick Col Beadle Wihuds Brilnaid Tegucigalpa Tegucgalpa Managar Nicarapua Elf Lis Nicara Wan

Traffic Light Confuses Motors On Icy Hill Westport Off

Icy road conditions on Statetreet Hill sparked crashes and slow traffic as a flashing amber light failed to guide motorists. The town turned the signal off from 10 p m to 6 3 am, letting drivers proceed cautiously. One minor collision occurred at a five way intersection involving Julius G Wetzler and Lawrence Bushbaum, with slight damage and no injuries. Connecticut Light and Power crews removed a fallen cherry tree at Main street and Ciosa highway juncture.

Westport Westpoj Spert Slire Street Adidwal Hote Vashiea Julius G Wetzler Saugatuck Biugatick Avenue Ceat Ty Fawrence Bushbaum Enat Norwalk Folkeman Frederick Walsh Connecticut Company Samuel Banks Ciosa Highway Acros Wterndon Connecticut Light End Power Company Tow Road Department Awa Aser

Westport Studio Burned Destroying Drawings

Firemen fought flames in Candleberry lane at Eugene McNerney Jr's studio destroying most drawings paintings portraits and a large library. Investigators credit a overheated stove pipe from the heater to the chimney with starting the blaze. Estimated content loss near 10000 and studio damage about 61000. McNerney, an illustrator for The Daily News, was in New York at the time and had not completed inventory.

Eugene McNerney, Jr Westport Eugene McNerney Jr Candleberry Lane William Henrik Wilem van Loon Gerald Mygott McNerney New York City Moon Daily News Westport Fire Department

Fund planned for Gibney memorial in New York hospital

Alumni Society of the Hospital for Ruptured and Crippled Children of New York seeks a $50 000 memorial for Dr Virgil Pendleton Gibney who died at his Marina Park home. The fund was approved November 22 and to be raised by the New York hospital charity group.

Virgil Pendleton Gibney Marina Park Alumni Society The Hospital For

Birth control favored by Fosdick in Bishop sermon

In New York on December 4, Associated Press reports that reformer Dr Emerson Fosdick urged birth control as the only solution to over population. He argued the world’s population doubles every sixty years and called for scientific birth-rate control over immigration and moral restraint.

Associated Press di Bari Emerson Fosdick Pu Avenue John D Rorkefellar United States Pos Dick Raid Tomate Becuse

Youth 19 Dies of Infantile Paralysis in East Hampton

Stephen Carnak, nineteen, died this afternoon from infantile paralysis after a three day illness. This is the third infantile paralysis death in East Hampton since early summer, signaling a continuing outbreak in the area.

Hampton Associated Press Stephen — Carnak East Hampton

First Real Taste of Winter Hits Eastern States

A sleet and rain storm with freezing air and a biting wind moved north from the south yesterday morning, delaying churchgoers and continuing through the night. Temperatures ranged from 16 to 26 degrees above zero, wind around 25 mph. Officials forecast clearing by noon and continued cold through Tuesday. Trolley sweepers were active but caused no fatal accidents. minor line trouble for United Illuminating in the West End. salt and sand dusting used as precaution.

William J Meslin Leonard M Tarr United States New Haven United Illuminating Company West End Connecticut Company

Sleet and gale tie up New York in first winter delays

A sleet storm driven by a fifty mile an hour northeast gale swept over New York City causing shipping delays and distress signals. A tug off the Jersey coast faced wind and ice while docks and piers braced for the first major winter impact. The city sheltered its largest number at the municipal lodging house since 1916 as snow removal crews mobilized amid freezing pavement and wind driven sleet.

New York New York City Jersey Sea Girl North Atlantic Independent Wireless Company Coast Guard Aschmnet Hudson River Glle Navagavione Colombo

Four Die As Waves Strike Greek Tanker Kyzikos Off Cape Hatteras

The Greek tanker Kyzikos formerly Paraguay stranded north of Kitty Hawk as a northeast gale battered the coast. Four crewmen died while twenty four were rescued after lifeboats reached the ship. Nine other crewmen were saved from the Cibao, a smaller vessel driven ashore by the same storm. Rescue workers faced high seas and dangerous conditions to pull the survivors to safety.

Norfolk Assosciated Press Cibao Cape Hatteras Creed Hill Kyzikos Paraguay Kitty Hawk N.C Eyzikos Cape Henry Liesavers Baltimore Vesels Seville Spain Loraine Ohio Wfe Wade South Atlantic Hatteras Hetteras Inlet Port Antonio Jamaica United Fruit Company

Hawes to seek Congressional Medal for Lindbergh

Senator Hawes of Missouri will introduce a bill in the Senate proposing a Congressional Medal of Honor for Charles Lindbergh. Hawes, from St Louis, home of Lindbergh supporters, aims to honor the aviator who flew the Spirit of St Louis solo across the Atlantic.

Washington Associated Press Senate Senator Hawes Missouri Congress Charles Hawes St Lois Bukers Spirit of

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