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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1928

Page

11

Lindbergh greeted warmly in Puerto Rico welcome parade

Spirit of St Louis circled the city as Colonel Lindbergh arrived for a formal welcome at the federal building. Governor Towner and Colonel Estes led the reception with a decorated car escort. A crowd of a hundred cars and bilingual cheers marked the procession. Lindbergh thanked Puerto Rico for a hearty greeting and noted aviation's vital role in the West Indies, pledging to support improvements and expansion of service.

Spirit of St Louis Horace M Towner Reid George H Estes Lindbergh Towner Porto Rico West Indies Imp

Doctor Denies He Operated On Legs

A hospital case unfolds as Dr Schireson denies performing the leg operation while Dr Zaph is named as the surgeon. The hearing before State Inspector John W Follmer addresses who conducted the procedure and who assisted, with Charles Mueller present. The patient remains in critical condition and transfer to another hospital is noted.

John W Follmer Charles Mueller Schireson Dr Zaph Mueller Zaph Dr Schire

Inquest Blames Millstone? Charity Damages Suit Filed

A suit seeks 8250 000 damages against Dr Henry J Millstone and others alleging conspiracy to defame charity and reputation. The praecipe filed by Dr Schiresen through his attorney names the defendants and details the claim while notes on amputation reference surgeons and Miss Hollands family.

Schiresen Henry J Millstone Hollands

Bow Legs Doctor Loses License Here

Reports describe a surgeon who performed leg straightening on Miss Sadie Holland, 90, for $800. Cuts below the knees led to gangrene, amputation above both knees, and a hospital transfer. Accusations include infected legs and threats of damages while the doctor relocated to Chicago.

di Schuesens Miss Sadie Holland William van Doren Chicago Osteopathic Hospital Wesley Hospital

Milford Man Summoned on Non-Support Charge

Mrs George Larkin files for lack of support against her husband who lives on Guir Street. Police issue a summons. case set before Judge Robert Stoddard on Saturday morning. Larkin says they have not lived together for some time.

Milford George Larkin Nho Guir Street Alxin Robert Stoddard Mra Larkin

Stewart Defies Senate in Teapot Dome Probe Amid Contempt Threat

Robert W Stewart, chairman of Standard Oil of Indiana, rejected probes into Continental Trading bonds and Teapot Dome dealings before the Senate committee. He refused to identify bond recipients or discuss transactions, stating issues should go before a judge and jury, with possible arrest for contempt if he persists.

Washington Associated Press Robert W Stewart Standard Oil Company Insina Senate Continental Trading Harry Findair Chicago Senator Walsh Montana Ind Gerald F. Nye North Dakota Liberty Continental Sinclair Stewart Albert Ball Teapot Dome Mye United States Harry F Sinclair Nye Walsh Senate of the Bratton New Mexico Tomorow District of Columbia Supreme Court Ott Stewart Mexico Cuba Othe A E Humphreys Denver Mease Fields Texas New York City Vanderbilt Hotel New York Emphas S Humphrey Indiana Henry M Blackmes The Midwest Indiana Standard

Profits From Oil Contract Raise Questions At Board Meeting

An executive recalls pressuring his company board over a crude oil deal that split proceeds between Sinclair and others. He asserts a 25 cent per barrel profit existed and claims he warned the board against approving a contract that favored undisclosed gains. The plan resembled guaranteeing a note after it was issued, he says.

el Stewart Faa Sinclair Dirat Is Storkhodes of Au Company

Consolation in Hell Expected by Slayer Priddy

Riverhead NY February report details Rev Claude H Priddy confessing he killed his wife and two sons claiming incurable illness drove him to fear lynching and poverty. Coroner says he appeared unbalanced and may be examined for insanity with possible Matteawan commitment. If sane, grand jury action pending.

Riverhead Claude H Priday Priddy Hell Heaven Edwin Moore Allentata Matteawan Claude H. Priddy Farmingdale N. Y Clara Priddy

Radio Commission Life Extension Bill Reported

Washington February 2 AP A bill to extend the life of the Federal Radio Commission for another year beyond March 13 was ordered favorably reported to the Senate today by the Interstate Commerce Committee.

Washington Federal Radio Commission Senate Interstate Commerce Committee

Baron Hatvany Sentenced to Seven Years in Hungary

Bron Ludwig Hatvany was convicted of perjury and defaming the Hungarian nation and sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary with a fine of $500,000. The case in Budapest was reported by AP on February 2.

Budapest Hungary Bron Ludwig Hatvany

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