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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1927

Page

2

Grayson pilot in helm of Norge over North Pole flight

Lieutenant Oskar Gmidel, pilot of Mrs Frances Wilson Grayson’s Dawn, rose to international fame for piloting Norge across the North Pole in 1926. A potential member of Byrd’s Antarctic party, he studied aviation in Athens Island and served with Amundsen’s circle. Born in Kristiania Norway, he rose from seaman to first lieutenant after the Norge flight.

New York Peessi Oskar Gmidel Frances Wilson Grayson North Pole Pole Bren Byrd Cmeal Athens Island Lom Aleska Amawa Spitz Bergen Alaska Omfal Yitt Norvegan Navy Secone Kristians Norway

Armored money car case tied to Bellevue murders

Police link a planned armored car transfer to the Bellevue murders as new evidence emerges. Detectives report human flesh fragments found at the scene and wood traces in the plumbing, suggesting a deliberate setup and concealment.

Hickman Tomer Bellevue Arms Decarest

2 Nada's Radio Stations Await Word of Dawn

Halifax Nova Scotia December 25 The Canadian government wireless stations and Newfoundland stations with ship radio operators stood by for word of The Dawn after Tyones Wilson son of Tyones Wilson was reported missing for more than 48 hours Weather conditions were unfavorable with fog and rain hampering search efforts

Nada Halifax N S Associated Press All Canada New Tyonees Wilson St. John's N

Fire damages garage as tea room spared in blaze

Westport firemen confined flames to a garage adjoining the rear of the building. Two automobiles and a tie were damaged with an estimated 9 500 loss. Mrs Bob Sharlock operated the tearoom tied to Frank Keyarl. Fire department apparatus arrived after a two mile run.

Westport Sye- Mal Westport Fire Department Irs Bob. Sharluck Frank Keyarl

Mrs Grayson’s Father Suspects European Hop

A. J. Wilson, father of Mrs Frances Wilson Grayson, reported missing after sail to Newfoundland in The Dawn, believes his daughter has hopped off for London. In a letter from his daughter last Monday she asked him not to worry and not to tell the papers.

Munice Ind Associated Press A. J. Wilson Frances Wilson Grayson New Foundland

Obituary Notices From Bridgeport Area Daze

A cluster of Bridgeport area obituaries details William Frederick Hawiey of 87 Maple Street, 71, former Remington Arms worker. Mary A Lapion Hennessy of 25 Barritt Avenue. Susan Williams of 1590 Barnum Avenue. Gisela Brosler of 679 North Avenue. George A Bradford of 740 Washington Avenue. Michael Donworth of 176 Jones Street. Annie M Gardner widow of Joseph M Gardner. Elizabeth Wilcox of Norwalk. Alice Demery of Carroll Court. Agnes Dembrosky of Cherry Street. Norris Barris of Alsace Street. Boleslaw Protes of Nichols Street. Burial and church services noted for multiple families.

William BF. Bhin Bey William Frederick Hawiey Maple Street Siuriay Bridgeport Hospital Remington Arms U. M. C. Company Bridgeport Lodge No Loyal Order of Moose Sick Benefit Association U. M. C. Company Charles "Ly, Dennis

Navigator aboard the Dawn was radio operator

Brice Goldsborough, navigator and radio operator for Mrs Frances Grayson's Dawn, built navigational instruments and worked eight years as US Navy chief radio operator. He joined Sperry Gyroscope during the war, later Pioneer Instrument, designs and installs airplane navigation gear, and joined the trans Atlantic flight to gather data for navigation refinement. Born Sioux City 1881, later Brooklyn resident, married with one son.

New York Associated Press Brice Goldsborough Frances Wilson Grayson United States Navy Sperry Gyroscope Company Goldsborough Pioneer Instrument Company Grayson Dawn The Atlantic Charles A. Levine Columbia Godsborough Sioux City Town Brooklyn

Work of Divers Praised by Wilbur

London to Florida waters cited factors shaping submarine design. Wilbur noted water depth and pressure limit hull size and crew safety. He described helmeted divers, submarine tenders shrinking to supply ships, and the need to balance capacity with survivability.

Wilbur London Florida Geau

Wright official to ask Navy to start search for plane

Paterson N D Dec 25 By Associated Press Guy W Vaughan said he would ask a deport the United to secure a search for The Laws Mrs Frances Graysons plane which has been missing since it took off Friday for Harbor Grace N F Frey Koeller a Wright mealastean was board the plang Mr Beeshan rail lie had been trying a get in Louch will Assistant Secretary of the Navy Warner but had not been able to reach him today.

Robbery Reported At German Lutheran Church Boxes

Police reports indicate Friday night breaking and robbery of poor boxes at the German Lutheran Church located at Madison Avenue and Grand Street. The incident is believed to involve substantial theft, tied to increased pre Christmas donations.

Polie Madison Avenue Grand Street

Scully Aids in Investigations Of Westport Conflagrations

Westport officials work with Bernard J. T. Scully former state police sergeant now with the National Board of Fire Underwriters to probe fires in Compo road and Imperial avenue. A hearing on Lawson's case set for January 3. a man seen near the Lazarus house questioned. Police continue routine inquiries and have detained a local man on suspicion.

Westport Law Bernard JT. Scully Westport Barracks National Board of Fire Underwriters Henry A. Lazarus Compo Road Koully John D. Lawson Imperial Avenue Mr. Meli Mr. Torapkin John Peel Mostty House Committee Mr. Tompkins Willard Emerson Henry Spellman Lawrence P. Moomma Arthur Storer Oscar B. van Sant Charles E. Cutler John F. Godiliot Libertino King’s Highway Post Road Westport County Club Norwalk New York Common Pleas Court Bridgeport

Firemen Respond To Six Blazes And False Alarms

Bridgeport firefighters battled six fires and one false alarm plus a rescue call for a drowning man yesterday. Incidents included a car fire on Madison and Federal, a Center Street blaze search, rubbish fire under the viaduct by Water and State, and fires on Madison, Westfield, and North End locations. Damage estimated in several cases at 250 dollars. Police investigate a reported fire at Center and George Streets. divers searched Thames River dock for a drowned man.

Bridgeport Madison Avenue Pederal Street Dr. Goldstein Gar- Held Madison Avenues Goldstein Center George Sherts Water Street State Street No. 1 Chemical Company A. S. Mellor Union Water Streets No. 2 Chemical Company Bench's Woods North Avenue Percy T. Litchfield Westfield Avenue Wayne Street George FP. Beardslee No. 12 Engine Company North End Hose Company Truck Company Ck Company Calec Federal Street Su Alain Mellor Chemical Company No. 1 Thames River Company Wasist

Woman Burned Upsetting Kettle Before Christmas Trip

Mrs. Ida Sullivan, 53 Jones Avenue, aged twenty, spilled boiling water from a kettle onto her chest arm and leg while preparing to leave for Christmas. The incident occurred at 1 15 a m. An ambulance and Dr. C E Haberlin transported her to St Vincents Hospital with her four month old baby. She suffered second degree burns and was reported resting comfortably later that night.

Ida Sullivan Jones Avenue

Pendleton to Los Angeles Extradition in Hickman Case

A youth named Hickman, under arrest near Pendleton, was transported in a special car toward Los Angeles after extradition papers were signed in Salem. He faced questioning en route with Los Angeles officials aboard the train, while crowds gathered and authorities guarded him. The case centers on the murder of a nine teen girl, with investigators tying Hickman to accusations around a man named Cramer.

Doug Gurdane Hickman Gurdane Los Angeles Dick Lucas Harry Raymond Mentenanta Union Pacific Portland Southern Pacific Dwight W. Longuevan Los Angeles Police Department Salem Ore Gov. Patterson Armanila County Longuevan Madastn California Tf Hickman Oakland Asa M. Jeyes Keyes Harold #. Davis Herman Cline George K. Home Camermen Pendleton Randall Hidman Jerry M. Parker Hievel Higman Tras

Cutler Prophecy Fulfilled In Disappearance Case

The article reports on Cutler's disappearance and the wife's claim that he did not kill himself. It notes she believes he was easily affected by alcohol, but evidence suggests he drank little. It mentions a broken cottage nearby, decomposed body found, and that authorities thought he may have left town after Thanksgiving.

Cutler Florida Ford Hi S

Grayson Plane Still Missing Amid Coast Search Efforts

A search for the missing Grayson plane expanded to sea with Coast Guard potential aid and Canadian involvement. Funds totaling 66 000 were wired to Denmark backer Aage Ancker to finance two search boats off Cape Cod and Nantucket, with calls for offshore patrols and cross-Nova Scotia to Newfoundland coordination.

Cape Cod Long Island Nova Scotia Newfoundland

Woman Nearly Asphyxiated by Coal Gas at Home

Mrs. Ida Nicale tamo of 616 Grand Street escaped coal gas from a furnace. Found unconscious in bed at 6 am by her son. City ambulance and Dr. Davie S. Greenspun treated her, reviving her to consciousness. She was left at home.

Ida Nicaletamo Grand Street Ambulanes Davie S. Greenspun

Christmas Parcel Service Expands With Army Support

About 100 workers were assigned to parcel post and clerical duties. Delivery fleet nearly doubled with 25 wagons and trucks, plus 20 private trucks and four 5 ton plus three 12 ton army trucks. A West avenue garage handled incoming mail while John street station processed outgoing parcels. The extra trucks will be abandoned midweek and not used after. Parcel mail peaked Thursday night to Friday night, first class mail on Saturday. Money orders and rents abroad saw little change.

Army Post Office West Avenue John Street

Wife Identifies Accident Victim in Fairfield

The victim, about fifty, identified as agdik, worked as an oiler at American Tube and Stamping. He left a wife and two daughters. He died from a fractured skull after being struck by a westbound trolley near Fairfield. A man, Samuel Randolph, was arrested for manslaughter but released on bond. The incident details recount a two-dollar fare token found in his hand and no other identifying items.

Fairfield Agdik American Tube and Stamping Company Rakocat Hungarian Sick Benefit Society St. Stephen's Hungarian R. C. Church Magdik Samuel Randolph KR. F. D. No Barlow Road Magdite F. L. Mills Fairfield Avenue Benjamin H. Wood Pequot Road Randolph Third Precinct St. Vincent's Hospital Exne Ss. M

Fire in Easton Home Briefly Heats Up Fire

Easton residents faced a small blaze when flames emerged from a wood stove pipe hole. C E Westerberg alerted the fire department after his son Parker woke to the crackling and smoke. Fire crews contained the fire. loss estimated at $100.

Easton C. E. Westerberg Easton Center William Ward

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