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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1928

Page

10

Prosecution rests case in oil trial legal fight

Washington dispatch reports the government rested its case in the criminal contempt proceedings against Barry F. Ainclair, William Burns and four associates after seven defense motions to strike testimony. The court overruled key defense challenges while the government maintained several reports supported surveillance aimed at guarding jurors from untrue charges. Eight additional directors of Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing Co. were summoned to testify about Continental profits and contracts.

Washington Associated Preas Barry F. Ainclair Wilam Burns Sinclair George P. Hover Edward J. Kiewell, Jr Lii Dan Jackson Fo Grenfel Ameila Bailey Bernie Heaton Kidwell Carlson Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing Company Continental Georges Tabor, Jr H. L .Phillips E.R Kemp & Deve E J Bullek W Martin J B Mr- Mann EK Porter T Heir Continental Company Hich

Rum Ring Involving Coast Guardsmen Charged

Boston January 31 U S charges accuse nine defendants of conspiracy smuggling liquor with a ring that used radio to guide vessels off Cape Cod. Former Coast Guard members and Magnus of Boston linked to bribery and secret codes aiding landings. Witness McIntyre testified Halwayz acted as a go between and that liquor cargoes were organized with Coast Guard patrol boats.

Coast Guardsmen Fleet U.S Boston Associated Press Capea Cod Indementy Hauer Guarad Sevice Inuit Addres Hubert C. Thompson John Magnus Bostum Hnd Biibery Caita Coast Guard Rum Shipe Magnus Tela Alao Gald Cal Halwaily Winchester Chatgn Coast Guard Base Five Boyton Irlul Magis Sum-Row de Allel Mynor PL McIntyre Forme Cormisder Coast’ Chiard Ani Halwatz Aid Iin Halwaitz Melmyre Aquor

Byrd Broadcast Want Ad For Eskimo Help In Arctic Quest

Commander Richard Byrd broadcast a December radio want ad seeking Noo-Ka-Ping-Wa the Eskimo and two Eskimo women to join a South Polar exploration. The offer, relayed by hunting parties, aims at Bache Peninsula and Fitesmere Island where the Igloo is located.

Washington Associated Press Richard F . Byrd Explorer South Polar Richard KE. Byrd Alctle Bache Peninsula Fitesmere Island Noo-Ka-Ping-Wa National Geoegraphic Society Donald McMillan McMillan Hlm National Geographic = society- McMillan- Naty North Pole R. FE Byrd South Pole

Westport Plans For Bowling Matches In Tournament

Westport prepares for the annual pool billiard and bowling tournament as Duck Pin league frames are set for big pins and silver trophy cups. Opening dates and draw positions will be decided at the league banquet in February.

Westport Mary Hank Christopher Hank Austin Wakeman Leyal Probate Court Witton Roan Thomas H. Leonard Westport Young Men’s Christian Association Margaret Lillis Danbury Bedford Schoal Myrtle Avenue Mang Arthur Keimel Greens Farms Congregational Church Church of the Assumption Riverside Avenue John W. Lowery East Nor Jim Spridstone Hamilton Revenue Brooklyn N. Y Fairfield Leslie Longfellow William L. Taylor Helen Georgiana Taylor Oak Bluffs The Dork Mediterranean Europe Edward C. Birge Wiliam Guyaz Carpenter Saugatuck Helen Giynan Guyas

Navy Praised For Rescue Attempt Of Submarine

Milford Jan Hovey reports the Milford Post American Legion meeting heard former congressman Osullivan discuss the sinking of the submarine 8 4 and the Navy’s rescue efforts. The Navy was praised for using available equipment and faced criticism, with talks on gas barely and anti aircraft practice followed by range targets.

Milford Jan Hovey Milford Post American Legion Enter Konet Meuday Osullivan Oringpe Osuilivan Derby Post Tn Hig Navy Department Navy Focal Legion Ar J. Nim Milfod Mi Nim Atli-Airerif Clemys E Mallory Mallory Arthur Harris Millarris Joseph Post Ihaiiman Thomas Whelar Segeant Edward Mackinitz John Lucash Quids DeFelice Ona Wis Buney Sabloff Park Cirele Sablett'a Mre Sabloff

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