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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1928

Page

2

Norwalk Killing Tied to Store Shooting At 1030 Pm

Police say the shooting in Tulio’s store in Norwalk last night left K. Cole dead and Tullio the principal suspect. Coroner’s findings point to motive to kill during a robbery attempt. investigators note Cole had a clean record and was a Norfolk employee with ties to a local circulation company. The Oakdale and Norwalk police continue questioning.

Simon Storr Cole Tillo Tullio Tulito Tul

Interventions Pact Discussed by American Delegation

The American delegation outlined their view on intervention pacts and the need to avoid compromising sovereignty. They stressed caution about form and final declaration, signaling reluctance to endorse a fully defined international practice without broader congressional input.

Mauriu Neik Radonsa Can American Congress Ples Aan Co United Mission

Motorists Held by State Troopers for Driving Violations

Policeman C C Chamberlain of Westport barracks arrested two bicycle riders near Fairfield yesterday. Luca of 216 Hough Avenue Westport and Kellogg of 90 Prospect Stamford were charged with driving on defective brakes. Both were summoned to Town Court in February.

C. C. Chamberlain Hee Westport Barracks Fairfield Yesterou Luca Hough Avenue Kellogg Stamford

Ambulance Calls Report Multiple Injuries Across City

Readable fragment describes ambulance transfers to several hospitals including Vincent's, Bridgeport, and St. Marys for individuals aged around forty four. Reports bleeding, possible internal injuries, and precarious condition after skating incident and other medical events. Emergency staff mentioned include Dr Bart Her and Dr Hersch-Fall, with addresses on Seaview Avenue Maple Street Leach Street and ye J Shem Avenue.

Ane BP Seaview Avenue G &Lce Craig Vincent's Hospital Bart Her Maple Street Bylvetsky Bridgeport Hospital William Hayden Leach Street Hersch Rebtacy Po .m Mra Roberts

Gigolos in Paris to be licensed taxi chauffeurs

Paris authorities move to license the Gigolos, Paris's professional dancing boys, requiring registration and a route card with number, description, and photo. Minor offenses logged. repeat crimes lead to bans from dance venues. Police describe the group as a menace to morals and a foreign influence on local life.

Paris Associated Press Rcute

Hickman Seeks Chance to Get at Fellow Prisoner

Los Angeles February reports reveal William Edward Hickman pleading for a chance to confront fellow inmate Dale Budlong. Prison officials note prisoner exchanges and a sensational letter from the self-styled Fox increased security. Prosecutors plan to present early medical testimony on Hickman’s sanity, then recount the crime and Hickman’s behavior after capture.

Los Angeles Associated Press William Edward Hickman Dale Budiong Fox Budlong Hickman Parker Aken Atose Little Fatten Parker Atnte Asa Keyes Pendleton Ore California Keyes

Body of man found with sash cord around neck

The unidentified well dressed man, about forty, five feet five inches, was found dead in a Bathgate farm field near Basking Ridge. A sash cord was tied tightly around his neck and a bruise on the right cheek suggested homicide. County Physician Dr Mackagit estimated he was placed there earlier today and that a lead pipe blow may have caused death.

Somerville N. J Associated Press Bathgate Basking Ridge George L. Mackagit Mack

Scenario editor out of work kills self in New York

Despondent over temporary unemployment Phelps Decker forty one former scenario editor for Universal Films died by suicide. His wife Mrs Clarice Vance Decker found his body upon returning home from visiting friends. Born in Indiana and educated in California he began his motion picture career seven years ago with DW Griffith and assisted Elmer Clifton on production work for Mary Pickford's company before joining Universal.

New York Associated Press Phelps Decker Universal Films Clarice Vance Decker Decker Indiana California DW Giiffith Mary Pickford Universal Filima Elmer Clifton

Giant Stone Bridge Opens in Black Forest Rail Line

A massive stone railway bridge across the Ravenna gorge in the Black Forest near Hoehsteig, Stuttgart, Germany, has been completed. Believed to be Europe’s largest of its kind, the bridge cost about 9.4 million marks and took 18 months to build, carrying only railroad traffic for the Ravenna gorge line.

Stuttgart Germany Europe Ravenna Black Forest Hoehsteig Gerin

Waterbury Fire Kills Man and Two Boys in Overturned Blaze

Fire at a Waterbury furniture building killed a man and two boys, with six apartments affected. A Moynihan family store and a soft drink parlor were tied to the blaze, a dog named Pal was found alive, and investigators pursued leads involving a Jacob Silver and a Morris Shelnitz as possible connections. Police questioned Oak Street residents and reviewed a car associated with the case while hospital burns left a witness unable to speak.

Delmar Dunn Silver Moynihan Jacob Silver New Haven Associated Press Waterbury Oak Street New Haven Hospital Morris Shelnitz Orchard Street Shelnitz William Deletzky Bethany Center Shelite Deletzky Naugatuck Harry Kaplowitz Wells Weiss Harry Weiss Harry Hubblewits

White Girl toWed Negro Tomorrow In Union Ceremony

A white girl plans to marry a Black man named Kellem amid church council support. Rev George S. Brookes of Union Congregational Church agrees to perform the ceremony, defending the union as love beyond color while noting potential town criticism.

Kellem Thomas George S. Brookes Union Congregational Church Nebto

Montreal Tourists Spend Vast Sums in Quebec

Tourists in Quebec spent an estimated 652.5 million dollars in 1027, more than double 1923 and 42 million more than 1026. An increase in U S automobile arrivals accompanies the rise, with a noted 25 percent surge in some sector.

Montreal Quebec United States

Southern Democrats Have Timber for White House

A half dozen southern leaders are pushed as possible Democratic nominees at the Houston convention. Georgia’s Walter F George, Mississippi’s Pat Harrison, and Tennessee’s Cordell Hull head the list, with Arkansas’ Joseph T Robinson, Kentucky’s Eben W Barkley, and Virginia’s Carter Glass also considered. The piece traces their careers from state posts to national politics, noting George’s rise after 1901 and Robinson’s swift path from congressman to governor to senator.

Atlanta Associated Preas Houston Walter F George Georgia Pat Harrison Mississippi Cordell Hull Tennessee Joseph T. Robinson Arkansas Senate Heflin Alabama Eben W. Barkley Kentucky Carter Glass Virginia George Tom Watson State Court of Appeals State Supreme Court Robinson United States Congress United States Senate San Francisco Wilson National Party Eben W Barkley Beaton T Public Ife House Woodrow Wilson South Dixie Walter F. George Rep

Miner Forbidden to Imitate Christ's Agony

Vienna report on Paul Diebel, a Silesian miner famed for crucifixion simulations, who was barred from performing in Vienna after refusing a police demonstration. Diebel argues he should be paid for the unique act, noting prior Munich events involved crucifixion theatrics with audience interaction.

Vienna Associated Press Paul Diebel Diebel Munich

Two Cars Collide on Terrington Turnpike Near New Milford

Howard Coggswell of New Preston and Harold R Swanson of New Milford were in a collision on the Terrington turnpike Tate last night. Both cars were heavily damaged in the center of the highway with no injuries. Ridgefield state police are investigating. no arrests have been made.

New Milford

Canada Sees Surge in Tourism and Hotel Boom

Canada has become a magnet for tourists with 188 new hotels built in the past nine months. U S travelers accounted for about 200 million of 761 million spent by Canadians abroad, while revenue from tourism in Canada reached about 190.5 million in 1996, up from 88.7 million in 1920, a rise of over 127 percent.

Canada Dominion United States British Isles Dominion Bureau of Statistics

Fall River Fire Draws 250000 Viewers

More than 250,000 people crowded into Fall River Mass today to view the ruins of last week’s great fire. Traffic clogged the highways as motorists waited hours to approach the devastated area. The 243d guard artillery batteries had been on duty since the fire night and were withdrawn tonight.

Fall River Mass Associated Press Po Mce 243D Guard

Language value shifts in global communication

The text argues English dominates international communication, with French diminishing outside France’s colonies. It notes Japan, China, the Philippines favor English, while India and Egypt lean toward English. French or German remain mainly parlor accomplishments, except in diplomacy or special fields.

Japan China Philippines Asia India Egypt

Range and Refrigerator Combined in Kitchen Cabinet

An electrical novelty features a complete kitchen cabinet with a refrigerator, electric range, and a full condiment set. A maple top work table forms a drain and counter for the sink, illustrating a compact, integrated appliance concept.

Unknown Soldier of Revolution to be Enshrined Soon

Washington February 5 The American Legion post of Alexandria Virginia announced plans to honor America s first unknown soldier a continental private who accompanied George Washington in the Revolution on February 22 Washington s birthday The unknown soldier lay unmarked in the churchyard of the old Presbyterian meeting house in Alexandria for 150 years The Legion seeks to honor the memory of Washington s commander and other unknown soldiers buried in unmarked graves from New England to Georgia A tablet will be unveiled at Gadsby s Tavern during memorial rites with taps and a salute by legionnaires and Mrs Mary Powell of Virmol and Alexandria history provided the account

Washington America George Washington American Legion Post Alexandria Army of Patriots Old Presbyterian Meeting House American Legion Post of New England Georgia George E Downham Mary .G Powell

Jewelry window broken in New Haven theft

Feb 5 New Haven AP report says gems valued at 400 stolen from Laula Perlin's jewelry store at 94 Center Street when a thief threw a brick wrapped in cloth through the glass. Policeman Hugh J. Faughnan arrived, scaring the robber away after he skimmed the display. Three other similar break-ins were reported that day.

New Haven Associated Press Laula Perlin Center Street Hugh J. Faughnan

Attorney Found Dead in Greenwich Bath

John F. Carpenter, a city attorney, was found dead in his bath early today by his niece. The medical examiner ruled accidental death from illuminating gas poisoning. It is believed gas from a small heater caused the death as he was drowning in the tub.

Putnam Associated Press John F. Carpenter Carpenter Greenwich

Statue of Liberty to Get First Bath in 42 Years

New York February 6 reports the War department will clean the Statue of Liberty after 42 years of soot and grime from passing steamers. Colonel Alexander Williams oversees use of a special soap to remove dirt without dulling the bronze patina. The statue, designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, was unveiled October 28, 1886.

New York Associated Press New York Harbor War Department Alexander Williams Frederic August Barthola

Immediate vote urged on coal strike probe in Senate

Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana urged the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee to drop other matters and report favorably the Johnson resolution for an investigation of the coal strike in western Pennsylvania. He described dire conditions in mining camps and asserted the crisis affects the nation.

Pittsburgh Associatee Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Pennsylvania Burton K Wheeler Democrat Montana Washington Wheeler Treasury Andrew Mellon Mellon China Senate

Ice Boat Collision Injures Man at Lake George

A speeding ice boat collided with a motor driven ice sled on Lake George N Y today injuring Hoy Fuller 33 of the village who was in critical condition tonight in a Glens Falls hospital.

Lake George N. Y Associated Press Hoy Fuller Glens Falls

Man Who Carried Message to Garcia Writes Memoirs

Col Andrew Rowan, famed for delivering a note from McKinley to insurgent Gen Calixto Garcia in Cuba, speaks on current affairs and U S expansion. He urges protection of citizens abroad, suggests limited territorial gains, and supports a fortified base at Malampay Bay. He laments Garcia’s lack of recognition and recalls his own wartime service in Cuba and the Philippines.

Col Andrew San Francisco Asso Ciated Preas Cuba Garcia Rowan McKinley Calixto Garcia Squas Central America Philippines China Interesia Malampays Bay United States Spain Gar Elbert Hubbard Aince Hie Campnet Ed Sudlow

Overcoat and gloves stolen at local ballroom incident

Anthony Costeines of 753 East Main Street reported a theft at a ballroom Saturday night. A thief reached into his pocket, took his overcoat and hat, and vanished with a pair of goatskin gloves. He filed a police complaint early Sunday morning.

Anthony Costeines East Main Street

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