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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1927

Page

2

Lindbergh son’s mother lands in St. Louis on return flight

Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh arrives at Lambert Field in St Louis from Mexico City after Christmas with Colonel Lindbergh. Weather delays force a change of plans to head to Chicago. The return flight includes Harry Brooks pilot and other Ford officials and Detroit travelers.

ST. Louis Associated Press Mra Evangeline Lindberszi Detroit Mexico City Charles A. Lindbergh Lambert Chicago Springfield Peoria Tls Stanley Copeland Ford Products New C. Muller John Collings San Antonio

Guatemala hosts Lindbergh in grand welcome

Lindbergh is feted as guest of honor in Guatemala City with a palace reception, Chamber of Commerce events, American legation banquet, and Rotary Club ceremony. General Amado awards the grand medal of merit as President Chaco s praises the flying colonel. Lindbergh departs for the next leg toward Belize and San Salvador.

Chamber of Commerce American Legation Rotary Club Armose General Amado Lindbergh Paris The Republic Chacos Nower Nu Sres United States of Ameri Guatemala Linchbere Belize British Honduras Sid San Salvador Guatemala City

Administration to Fight for Delay in Debt Reduction

Secretary Mellon argues against rapid tax reduction and urges Congress to pursue balanced budgets. He warns that a large reduction could jeopardize government expenditures and debt repayment plans. The discussion centers on a proposed $225,000,000 reduction versus a $290,000,000 measure endorsed by the House.

Rhinelander Sues for Separation in Noted New York Case

Alice Jones Rhine ender sues Leonora Kip Kibinelander in a separation action alleging cruel, inhumane treatment and abandonment. Rhinelander, heir to a vast fortune, married in 1924 to the 23 year old maid, later seeking annulment on deceit about race. Mrs. Rhinelander won the earlier case and verdicts upheld.

White Plains N. Y Associated Press Alice Jones Rhine Ender Leonora Kip Kibinelander New York Sherift Underhill Athindlander Underhill Rhinelander Louisiana Samuel EB Swinburne Alice Jones

Action Against Doctor Started By Day Crusader

Hartford December 29 Emil L O Hohenthal a leader in the world prohibition movement and Connecticut Prohibition party chairman is tied to the Moran case. Dr Arthur B Moran of Manchester faces a medical examining board hearing after federal revoke of his prescription permits. Hohenthal says he took no active steps and does not know Moran. The Moran matter follows other revocations of prescription permits by federal authorities.

Hartford Associated Press Emil L. O. Hohenthal Prohibition Party Connecticut Arthur B. Moran Manchester Connecticut Medical Examining Board Hohenthal Dr. Moran Moran Federal Prohibition Administrator Washington Prohibition Enforcement Bureau Prohibition Enforcement Washington Bureau New York Maurice Campbell

Explosion at South End engine yard injures worker

Michael Antonnell, 42, of 172 Lexington Avenue, suffered a severe scalp wound, skull fracture, and concussion after an engine condenser exploded at the roundhouse in the South End railroad yards. He was rushed to St Vincent’s Hospital in critical condition.

Yrailroad Struc Michael Antonnell Lexington Avenue St. Vincent's Hospital Antoinell Antonnelli Antonneli J. M. Maher William HW. Gurtey Antoneels

Salvage Work On S 470 Continues Amid Winter Prep

Brumby indicates salvage on the sunken submarine S 470 will continue through winter. He arrives by Coast Guard cutter Tuscarora to Cape Cod and reports diving suspended by weather as crews finish a new tunnel and seal undamaged compartments before air is introduced. Captain Ernest F. King will direct operations in Brumby’s absence.

Boston Asaociated Renz Adamira H. Bruny Satvage Provincetown Coast Guard Tuscarora New London Falcon U. S. Navy Brumby Phillip Andrews Boston Nary Yard Manila Ernest F. King

Submarine Salvage Expert Feted by Admiral at Provincetown

Charles Shambaugh, a civilian expert on salvage, was treated as a king for a day after being welcomed by Admiral Brumby and naval officers at the Provincetown salvage operation. He toured the Bushnell and Falcon and observed dives from the 8-6 aiding the S-4 recovery work.

Charles Shambaugh Charlestown Navy Yard Boston J. K. Paulding Navy Yard Navy Shambaugh Brumby Lafayette Inedianapolis Mohave Admiral Brumby Provencetown Bushnell Rtew Falcon Sagesstung

Shambaugh Era Exposes Navy Salvage Expert Hoax

A Lafayette garage owner named Charles Shambaugh, posing as a submarine salvage expert, revealed by admission he knew nothing of salvage work and had never dived before. Navy officials questioned how officials perceived him while he traveled from Provincetown aboard a destroyer, discussing a potential rescue device with Admiral Brumby.

Admiral Brumby Shambaugh Navy Yard Capert Navy Washington Associated Press Mavy Lafayette Ind Brumby Charlestown Andre First Naval District Boston Admiral Andrews Wilbur Provincetown Charles Shampaugh Delive Frank H. Brumby Charles Shambaugh Boston Navy Yards Frank Brumby Philp Andrews Boston Navy Rated Edward Ellsberg Ekeberg Tere J. K. Paulding

Woman Slightly Hurt In Auto Collision

A two car crash at Grand and Oak streets at 4 45 pm yesterday injured Miss Het tie Heashey of 1678 Stanistan Avenue who was riding in the rear seat. She suffered two fractures of her collar bone and bruises. James of 1673 Iranistan Avenue operated the other car. Kellogg of 80 Prospect Street Stamford owned it and Makowsky of South Norwalk Drive drove it west on Grand. Hart treated Heasley and took her for X rays. each car sustained about 40 damage.

Grand and Oak Streets Hettie Heashey Stanistan Avenue Miss Heasley Charles R. James Iranistan Avenue Grand Street James William Westley Kellogg Prospect Street Stamford Albert Makowsky Norwalk Hart Heasley Artai

Railroad Avenue to ease Bridgeport congestion

Police officials plan using Railroad Avenue for heavy trucks to bypass the main business district to reduce center traffic. Superintendent Charles A Wheeler said traffic signals will be placed at seven dangerous intersections on the proposed route. Tracks from Fairfield will turn off Fairfield Avenue into Railroad Avenue then to South Avenue to Watreet.

Railroad Ave Railroad Avenue Bridgeport Charles A. Wheeler Fairfield Whi Fairfield Avenue South Avenue Watertreet

Hoover Emerges as Republicans Reconsider Nomination

Washington dec 29 Hoover gains support as Coolidge retirement is treated as final and Hoover looks to be the main beneficiary. Anti Hoover factions push new candidates while whispering of Curtis as an interim president with Coolidge potential renomination in 1933. Charles D Hilles and New York interests weigh heavily as party leaders avoid a straight Hoover vote.

Mark Nellivan Washington President Coolidge Coolidge Hamilton Mr. Coolidge Calvin Coolidge Hikes New York Republican Party Coolldze Hoover Wall Street Charles D. Hilles New York Republican Hilles New York City Republcan Curtis Bay Refusal White House Bes Snti Maing Dawes Dewes Lowslen

Hickman in court as guards quell mob at Hall of Justice

In Southern California a mass of spectators surrounds the Hall of Justice as armed guards keep order while Hickman, in shackles then unshackled, appears before the judge after a probation for forgery last Summer. Police link Hickman to Marian Parker case via Hunt, a 16 year old Kansas City youth who claims holdups with him and recalls a deadly Christmas Eve robbery in Missouri.

California Hall of Justice Hickman Superior Court Walsh Hunt Welby Little Marian Parker Alhambra Perry Parker Bellevue Arms Sain

Teapot Dome Restored and Lease Cancelled After Courts Rulings

The long Teapot Dome saga ends as Judge Kennedy denies Sinclair counsel’s plea to revert a quit claim deed. The United States retains control of the reserve, while Mammoth Oil plans to appeal. The 211 acre Natrona County site near Casper has a turbulent legal history dating back to 1921.

Kennedy Dudge Kennedy Sinclair Supreme Court of the United States United States Mammoth Ol Cooldge Circuit Court Supreme Court of the United Sites

Policeman’s Car Damaged After Skidding Auto Crash

Automobile owned by Policeman Charles E. Flanagan at 451 Coleman Street was damaged to 925 in an afternoon crash at Main and Franklin when Mary H. Santos of 97 Charles Street skidded on trolley tracks and struck it. no injuries reported.

Charles E. Flanagan Coleman Cet Mary HE. Santos Charles Utreet Main Franklin Atreeta

Controversy Over Teapot Dome Leasing to Sinclair

The administration moved to transfer control of oil and gas reserves to the Interior secretary under presidential supervision. The Teapot Dome leasing scandal followed, with Sinclair Oil awarded leases during Secretary Fall and Secretary Edwin Denby’s tenure in the Navy Department.

Secretary of the Interior Teapot Dome Sinclair Fall Edwin Denby Navy

Hartford Limits Five Registrations to Person

Hartford officials restricted motor vehicle registrations at the state capitol after a morning rush of over 600 applicants. Red punched cards now cap at five registrations per person as 11 clerks processed 4,600 in seven and a half hours, with 1,700 more by mail. Eight state policemen directed the crowd under Sergeant Walter Lynehan. the office stays open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, but closed January 2.

Hartford Associated State Capitol Walter Lynehan Motor Vehicle Department

Mackenzie Names Leaders for City Boards in Shuffle

The administration plans major changes in municipal boards with Samuel Dawe to be replaced as police commissioner by James D. Lawler and two tax board terms expiring. DeVer Warner eyed for tax board, Angus Mackenzie may join. John Bray slated to succeed Lawler. several key posts to be reappointed as listed.

Samuel Dawe Board of Police Commissioners Im James D. Lawler Wils FP. Hobbs John J. Phelan James D. Lawler John Bray Bullard Machine Too A. J. Northey Obrien A. L. DeLaney Greenstein City James A. McElroy J Gerald Phelan Frank Braithwaite Police Board Richard H. Murphy Fire Board James J. Stone Louis E. Richards Joseph H. Howard City Plan Commission Raymond L. French DeVer C. Warner Welfare Board Juroy B. Klein Charles Schwarz William E. Hogan Board of Appeals John G. Schwerz Insurance Commission William C. Eisenmann Robert Jelliffe Frederick Clauson John Gramigna

Bethel Woman Clapp Overcomes Age With Simple Exercise

The Bethel woman Mrs. Clapp, now about a century old, could bend to the floor with knees tight and hands flat, a feat a person a fourth her age would falter at. Her daughter Mrs. L. L. Hull confirms she is becoming slightly feeble. Born December 29, 1826 in Reading, she descends from Isaac and Lydia Bartram, early Redding citizens. Her husband died over 40 years ago, and she has lived with her daughters, one being the heir. After marriage she lived in Sharon and New York City, and in Sharon stayed with her brother the late Senator E. Albert Bartram, founder of Putnam State Park. Locals believe she is the oldest Eastern Star member in the county, with no known older member elsewhere.

Redding Putnam State Park Clapp Eastern Star Connecticut

Simpson Gives Up Crusader Role With New Year

Rev Charles W Simpson a Bridgeport minister and Christian Union superintendent ends his self appointed dry crusade and calls on Bridgeport police and other agency to enforce law He praises Police Superintendent Charles A Wheeler as capable and notes his hope that law enforcement will improve in Bridgeport with Wheeler’s hand free to act This marks a shift from vigilantism to official enforcement in the new year

Charles W. Simpson The Christian Union Mr. Simpson Bridgeport Police Bridgeport Bridgepom Charles A. Wheeler Wheeler

Kiwanis Leader Praises Bridgeport Convention Efforts

Deputy District Governor T J Purdy lauds the Kiwanis year as the most successful in the local club's history. He cites the district convention in Bridgeport boosting the group’s standing in the district and across New England, praising former president Bill Griffin for his pivotal role.

T. J. Purdy Kiwanis Club Pardy Bridgeport New England Bridgeport Ib Coun

Ernest Liebscher Dies After Brief Illness

Ernest Liebscher former North Main Street market proprietor died at his Milne Street home after a short pneumonia illness. He was sixty, survived by wife Amelia, two sons Ernest and Arthur C., daughter Mrs. John Keeton Jr., two grandchildren, two brothers Herman and John, two sisters Mrs. Albert Senaller and Mrs. Frederick Schreiber, and was related to Emil Zeibold. Funeral Monday at 4:30 p.m. at the home with Rev. Dr. William Horace officiating.

Ernest Liebscher North Main Street Milne Street Amelia Ernest Arthur C John ©. Keeton, Jr Herman John Albert Senaller Frederick Schreiber Emil Zeibold Police Department Leibscher Heme Lodge William Horace

Two Sets of Twins Born in One Day at St Vincent’s

Two mothers at St Vincent’s hospital welcomed twins yesterday. At 4:00 p.m. Mrs Lawrence Fildestro of Stratford gave birth to a boy and a girl. An hour later at 5:30 Mrs Catherine Bepko delivered twin boys under the care of Dr B L Smykowski.

St. Vincent's Hospital Ap. m Lawrence Fildestro Honerspot Road Stratford Catherine Bepko B. L. Smykowski

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