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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1927

Page

6

Hickman Held After Arrival in Glendale Jail

Thousands gather as Hickman is jailed after transfer. He is photographed and fingerprinted in the jail, asks for postponement of court due to new counsel, and is guarded by officers. A crowd along the route to the county jail cheers, while a seven-car caravan follows the train to Glendale.

Hickman Eugene Biscaillaz Los Angeles Frank Dewar Keyes Edward Defant Kansas City Taurs Hardy Biscaillaz Mooner Jackson H Hickman Glendale Tom Gurdane Traf Burk Lienallen Pendleton Giendale Ickman

Man in Dark Suit Returns to Lab After Flight

A man wearing an oversized black nat suit faced the trip to a laboratory, gazing out at the city streets from which he fled less than two weeks earlier after the Parker girl murder and body dismemberment.

Fla Lab Parker

Thought of Plot Six Months Ago Continues Narrative

A man described as planning murder tied a girl, forced letters to her father, and forced a ride before abducting her. He promised release if money arrived, then strangled her with a dish towel after grappling with the idea of killing. The district attorney referenced further details from a San Jose/Cul announcement.

Parker Marian Maion Hickman San Jose Cul

Rockefeller's Golf Banter With Ames and Vermont Tourists

In a lighthearted outing, Rockefeller jokingly bets Ames on a golf shot and taunts with a dog story refrain. The magnate tops a ball, jokes about gambling, and poses for photos with Vermont tourists who request a picture, offering nickels as playful payment.

Mr. Rockefeller Rockefeller Vermont Nere

Morgan Chooses Morgan for U S Steel Chairmanship

The Morgan family gains influence as J P Morgan and partners announce Mr Morgan will chair the board of United States Steel, while maintaining banking ties. The move aims to keep family interests central, with Mr Morgan taking on a non routine role and Mr Taylor stepping to lead the finance committee.

Morgan Taylor George Faker Wumam Tibert Nathan L Miller Percival Roberts, Jr Lula Harvard Pullman Company Steel Corporation Broncaway Alr. Morgan Europe Farrell Finance Committee Gary Little Gary Europa Finance Comute

Steel Triumvirate Formed By Morgan and Farrell Leaders

New York December 27 Morgan James Pierpont head of Morgan bank named chairman of United States Steel corporation. The Morgan family history and career highlight involvement in wartime finance philanthropy and a 1915 gun attack. Myron Taylor heads finance committee with links to Bry State Mills and Lowell steel roots. James A Farrell rises from wire mill worker to United States Steel president potential leadership noted with career milestones and family details.

Morgan Farrell Gars Taylor Broadway Guus Mr. Gary Public Corporation Steel Corporation Morgans United States Steel Corporation J. P. Morgan Elbert H Gary Bilon Dolar Corporation Gent Steel Corporation Federal Steel Company Unite Hinols Steel Company Gary Morgan Bank Uifnols Tinols Mr. Morgan House of Morgan Starvard London Eng Lorelyg Exchange Mtr. Moreau Arte Taytorie Myron ‘Taylor and Co. Inc Lorraine Bec Unites Corporation Mecantile Corpor Moon Heecet Teatile New Hind Moss Passaic Thease New York Associateddress James Pierpont Morgan Nis Mergars, Grenfell and Company Harvard United States France Financial World Gerion Jane Norton Grew Boston Junius Spencer Morgan Jane Norton Frances Tracy Henry Bturpis Morgan Myron C. Taylor John Taylor John Underail Cornell University Bry State Mills Lowell Newburyport Mass Moston Yarn Company James A Farrell Plitely Wire Company Mpi Ab Pittsburgh Ergenizdon American Steel and Wire Company New Consolidated Corporation Uper Anlesman United States Steel Products Company Elder Morgan Parrell Slad Myr Mr. Farrell New Haven Conn Catherine McDermott Brooklyn Norwalk

Building permits approved despite holiday slow down

A holiday season drop was noticeable in the business before the Board of Building Commissioners yesterday afternoon. Only two permits were granted totaling 2300 dollars: Joseph Greenspun for a four car cement block garage at 780 State Street and C A Olson with M F Norell remodeling a two family house into a three family house at 285 287 Norman Street.

Board of Building Commissioners Joseph Greenspun State Street C. A. Olson M. F. Norell Norman Eétrect

Union Agricultural Meeting Set for January 1928 Sessions

Hartford, Dec 27. The three day program for the Union Agricultural Meeting to be held January 25 26 and 27 1928 at the Hotel Garde was announced by the state department of agriculture The plan allocates a separate session for each agricultural interest to address its needs.

Hartford Associated Press Union Agricultural Meeting

Two Cars Abandoned Found Near Station and Duisy Court

Police seek owners of two abandoned vehicles found yesterday. A coupe with registration 104-978 was located near the railroad station and a sedan without visible plates was found at Duisy Court.

Duisy Court

Divers halt work on S C submarine salvage at Provincetown

In Provincetown Massachusetts December 27 the second tunnel under the sunken submarine 8 4 was halted by southwest wind and rough seas delaying divers. Six divers worked in relays and half completed the tunnel. If weather allows tomorrow the team will finish the tunnel and rate buoyancy details for a third cable.

Provincetown Mass Associated Press Navy Ernest F. King Edward Elisbeg Coast Guard Paulding Harold E. Saunders Portsmouth WN OH. Navy Yard Ellsberg

Mrs Kowaleski Dies at Home in West Haven

Elizabeth Eberhart Kowalewski mother of Dr. Victor A Kowaleski medical examiner of West Haven died suddenly at her home 593 Campbell Avenue West Haven Monday night The heart attack lasted about twenty minutes and she was attended by her son who lived next door She had formerly lived in Bridgeport and was well known in New Haven and West Haven

Elizabeth Eberhart Kowalewski Victor A. Kowaleski West Haven Campbell Avenue Kowalewski Bridgeport

Burma Mine Workers Embrace Western Mining Methods

Burmese miners adopt large scale excavations and modern concentrating machinery at Burma ruby mines. Natives sort gravel on tables while wearing head cages with iron gauze to prevent concealment of stones.

Burma

Man Rambles on Main Street Attracts Attention

John Kiminall attracted attention as he rambled along Main Street at 8716 o clock last night. He was taken into custody by Officer Supples and removed to Hillside home for observation. Kiminaki is employed on a farm in Trumbull.

Converandon John Kiminall Main Street Supples Hillside Kiminaki Trumbull

Yale Captain Harold Stanley Heads New Partnership Return

Great Harrington Mass December 27 Harold Stanley famed Yale hockey captain and athlete is to join J P Morgen and Co of New York as a partner. Born October 2 1885 he led Yale to two varsity hockey captaincies and the intercollegiate title. He later played for St Nicholas in New York and Crescent Athletic Club, before joining National Commercial Bank Albany then Guaranty Trust New York. He is the eldest of six brothers who also played for Yale hockey.

Great Harrington Mass Associated Preas Harold Stanley J. P. Morgen New York Stanley William Stanley General Electric Company Pittsfield Searles High School Hotchkiss School Lakeville Conn Yale Va Eity St. Nicholas Crescent A. C Howard Jones University of Southern California National Commercial Bank of Albany N. Y Guaranty Trust Company of New York Yale Hockey Am

Congressman Updike seeks probe into subs safety

Representative Updike of Indiana urged a special committee to survey submarine safety and surface-ship detection devices. He criticized the Navy for tests near Provincetown and urged maneuvers off Charleston or Key West.

Washington Associated Press Representative Updike Republican Indiana Navy Department M. Updike Navy Provincetown Mass Charleston South Carolina Key West Florida

Congressman Black calls for Wilbur to quit navy secretary

New York December 27 Associated Press. Representative Loring M Black Jr Democrat and author of a resolution seeking a naval inquiry over the G 4 disaster off Provincetown urged Curtis D Wilbur to resign as secretary of the navy. He accused Wilbur of failing to keep the navy efficient and of lacking aggressiveness to secure funds from the economy administration. He said Wilbur allowed the 8 4 to operate without adequate relief equipment and blamed him for the S 4 tragedy and a history of naval disasters.

New York Associated Press Loring M. Black, Jr Naval Affairs Provincetown Curtis D. Wilbur Mr. Black Wilbur Navy

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Mulsio U.S. Steel Mes A. Farrell United States Steel Co Congressman Black Stagy Cakron Newstarr
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