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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1928

Page

2

Fairfield Luncheon Club discusses town billboard plan

The Fairfield Luncheon Club meets in Southport to discuss proposed pihoarda on Eliot street and the billboard issue. Kenneth F. Bunk fee membership and burglaries at Heryog's Market and Grasmere confectionery are also reported along with a shovel accident on the Post road.

Special Corp Fairfield Fairfield Garden Southport Moon Willam H. Donaldson Bnigrards Iy Donaldson Eliot Street Donald Kenneth F. Bunkfee Arthur J Bennett Heryog's Market Pairfield Center Grasmere e‘Wamday Highway Tunroad

Court rules limits on power to suspend licenses

A judge warns against unrestrained administrative power in license suspension cases. The ruling holds that sub section A lacks clear authorization, risking abuse of discretion and potential violation of constitutional rights. Patrick B and AG team argued the state case, with Reymond F. Johnson assisting.

Ice Superior Court Py Patrick B Ben W. Alling Reymond F. Johnson Dow

Funeral for Port teen killed in auto crash tomorrow

The funeral for Thomas, who died in a Sunday night automobile crash in Port, will be from the home on Garfield Avenue to Joseph's F.C. Church at 9 tomorrow morning. Interment will be in St. Cemetery.

Thomas Port Garfield Avenue Joseph's F.C St Ceroatery

Man in Well Rescued After Being Pushed In

Joseph Lenetzky a plumber became stuck while inspecting an artesian well in New Canaan. After shoving himself inside to reach the opening he could not exit, passerby pulled him out unconscious but later showed improvement.

New Canaan Iby Associated Press Joseph Lenetzky Lenetzky

Town and State 70 Cooperate in Beautifying Road

Westport officials report state highway funds will aid town efforts to beautify Post road including a park isle east of the Blacksmith Shop HM. Plans call for grass shrubs and trees replacing weeds, with Greens Farms isle first. State forestry head Keith notes increased funds. Mansfield aims for spring start and outreach to property owners. Eight deaths and one marriage reported in January.

Westport State Highway Department Post Road King W. Mansfield Mansfield Isle of Safety State Forestry Association Waterbury Tme Luther M Keith Highway Department Keith Greens Farms Jectman Mansfield Walter H. O'Connor State Street Norwalk Dental Association Newalk Edward C. Birge

Norwalk Special Cop Missing Identified as Marron

Norwalk police investigate a badge misidentification involving Hugh Marron who was accused of extortion after a reported Norwalk style uniform and badge were used. Darien officers Hersam and Yudain, with Chief Pennington, verified Marron as the suspect despite an alibi dispute.

Willson Hersam Smith Norwalk Hugh Marron Hergam Yudaim Marron Emily Roth Newtown Avenue Roth Asd Hersamana Yudain Pennington Lambert Darien Marrone

Smiths Welcome First Child in Westport February

Westport report notes a baby boy born January 31 at 5 06 p.m. to Mr and Mrs Floyd Smith of Treadwell Avenue. The occurance marks the couple's first child and was recorded by the special correspondent.

Westport Mr. Floyd | Smith Treadwell Avenue

Boys confess to setting fires in Boston churches

Two boys, ages seven and fourteen, confessed to fires in South Boston religious buildings over two weeks. The seven year old admitted to burning the South Baptist church, while the fourteen year old confessed to starting the blaze at St Peter and St Paul parochial school. Nuns guided about 850 pupils to safety as fires damaged several churches, with damage estimated at 2500 dollars.

Boston Associated | Ss South Baptist St. Peter's St. Paul's South Boston St. Augustine's Church St. Enlala's Powise

Fire arson confession ties man to Waterbury blaze

New Haven reports Maurice Shalnitz named Leopold as the man who hired him and Silver to set the Waterbury fire that killed three. Shalnitz, hospitalized with burns, remains under guard as coroner probes alleged arrangements and links to other blazes including New Haven and Naugatuck incidents.

New Haven Associated Press Maurice Shalnitz Orchard Street Jor Joseph Moynihan Jacob Silver Harry Wells Wise Hurowitz New York City New Haven Hospital Shalnitz

Paul Larsen Dies in Hospital of Pneumonia

Paul Larsen aged forty one of 1086 Main Street died at 11 30 last night in St Vincent's hospital from pneumonia. He had been taken to the hospital a few days earlier and was moved from his home February 4 by city ambulance at the request of Dr Charles Nichols. Dr Heit M Hershenson supervised the case. All efforts were made to save him, but he died last night.

Paul Larsen Main Street St. Vincent's Hospital Larsen Ins City Heit M. Hershenson Charles Nichols Burnham T Willam J. Buckley John A. Leverty Soud City Treasuer Otto K. Edelmean Edelmann Mr. Laverty Conatder Leverty Burnham Northey

Cure for Cancer in Mice Shown With Electric Current

Dr. Stimson testified before a House appropriations panel that cancer induced in mice was cured in some cases using a very high frequency electric current. Dr. Scherenenewsky led the work at Harvard Medical School with state and private labs coordinating. further research is planned to assess safety and effectiveness.

Washington Py. A. M. Stimson Price Health Service House Appropriations Committee W. Schereschewsky Stimaon Sehereschewsky C. C. Plece Sila Loday Seherenenewsky Harvard University Medical School Harvard Laboratories Massachusetts Board of Health SEWRE

Mayor Pleads for Economy in Bridgeport Budget Hearings

Bridgeport officials debate road funding and economy as Mayor Behrens asks the Board of Apportionment and Taxation to trim requests. Director Northey argues for Warrenite maintenance while inspectors compare costs of penetration pavement. The session covers insurance premiums, city hall plans, and education grants with no final action.

Diertor Public Works A. J. Northey Northey Wood Trowbie Dowhirst Buruian Alayer Behrens Mr. Burnham Mayor Behrens Honorable Board of Apportionment and Taxation of City of Bridgeport Comptroller William Behrens Walter W. Garrity Iern Fairchild Wheeler Wheeler Insurance Commission Ssa Burnham Tax Board A. Y Delaney Warrison

Lindbergh Heads to Havana for Pan American Reception

Colonel Lindbergh nears the end of his air tour flying from Port au Prince to Havana to greet Pan American delegates. He will be received at the presidential palace at 4 40 PM by Cuban and American officials and honored with the key of the city. The trip follows a route over Haiti and Cuba with favorable weather expected. A formal citizen designation and city tours mark the visit amid festive ceremonies.

Trahdfland New World Lindbergh Ituralde Alberto Herrera Orestes Ferrara Cuba Washington United States Nobie Brandon Judas State Department Presidential Port-Au-Pringe Associated Press Charlies A. Lindbergh Port-Au- Prince Havana Port-Au-Prince Myle Saint- Nicholas Noritiwes Haiti Guaranamo Tavel Init Aly Borno Variouis Avaltor Hatti Charles Delva Damien Department of Agriculture Petionville

Haiti president misquoted in Lindbergh speech

The Associated Press corrects a cable from Port au Prince reporting President Borno misattributed remarks about Colonel Lindbergh. The welcoming speech praised Lindbergh, calling him the beloved hero and radiant messenger of science and courage, with the error arising from misinterpreted dispatch wording.

Haiti New York Associated Frees Associated Press Adinpatcd Port Au Prince Halt Bertione Lindbergh Mb Toreyn Birdman Qyer Milar Borno Lindbergig Uindvergh Repubre Waili St. Louis

Post Office Head to Speak at Bridgeport Republican Dinner

Washington manuscript prompts address by Post Office Dept. head. Alfred W. Burdick oversees 800 tickets sold with 60 remaining. A two-room dinner in Bridgeport will seat about 660 with amplifiers so downstairs hear speakers. Governor Trumbull and Tax Attorney Edward L. Kelly among speakers. program features orchestras vaudeville and a motion picture preview.

Washington Alfred W. Burdick Burdick Bridgeport Republican Glee Club Edward L. Kelly John H. Trumbull Tor Simester WLC Trumbull

Safety Council Clears Chief Amid Bonded Controversy

The council backed Chief Pennington despite his $2,000 bond and alleged mistreatment of Cole calling the claims malicious slander. Pennington said Cole was hurried from a Dahr and Simon store as shoppers crowded the exit. Marron was not produced. council dismissed him after a search failed. Tullio was freed on $10,000 bond while a murder charge against him awaits.

Cole Pennington Dahr and Simon Marron Tullio Norwalk Joseph Chirrappt Ieeler Ganklaughter John J. Phelan James Cole

Freezing Rain Causes City Traffic Delays

Late yesterday afternoon a freezing rain coated streets with ice, nearly halting pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The storm began after 4 PM and lasted through the night as temperatures ranged from 12 to 34 degrees above freezing.

Chinook the sled dog leader in hospital and Antarctica plans

Chinook, famed leader of Walden’s sled team and descendant of Peary’s dogs, is hospitalized at Angell Memorial with an eye abscess. Owned by Arthur Walden, the dog may accompany Commander Byrd on the Antarctic expedition next year. Born January 27, 1927, in Wondancet, Chinook is celebrated for Mount Washington climbs and a long racing career.

Boston Associated Pic Mount Wheeligton Angell Memorial Hospital Peary Walden Mount Washington

Air Mail Lines Growth Tells of Rate Change Impact

AR MAIL LINES SHOWING PROHT COMMITTEE TOLD. W. T. Glover told the House Appropriations subcommittee that air mail routes cover about 11,700 miles with 24,766 miles traveled daily. He cited potential rate cuts raising freight volumes 100 to 200 percent while noting revenue near 4.4 million dollars against a 500,000 dollar air mail appropriation. Chicago is the hub with eight planes daily. routes to New Orleans and plans to extend toward Nashville Knoxville and Louisville were outlined.

Washington W. T. Glover House Treufyla Wxt Congress Post Office Air Mail Nashville Knoxville Louis

Mind Expert Testimony in Hickman Case Reveals Insanity Debate

Witnesses challenge Hickman's sanity with a defense expert arguing for an insanity ruling. Dr Orbison reviews a disputed statement from Hickman suggesting divine omniscience in the Parker killing. The defense pushes an insanity theory while acknowledging possible life or death penalties.

Rane Dr. Orbison Richard Cantillon Hickman Tommyret Hidhnina Quidalier Marvin Parker Hickmas

Drunken Drivers Tax Delinquents Barred from Citizenship

Judge Allyn L. Brown presided at the naturalization session dismissing several petitions from applicants with liquor law violations or unpaid taxes. A total of 102 were admitted to citizenship while eight were dismissed and others continued for further examination. The hearing included cases such as Harry Chalm yon and Michael Bubecky. several petitions were denied for lack of residence or proper papers.

Allyn L. Brown Superior Court Naturalization Court Wich Tme T.x Howard Challenger Thomas Spellman Dodor Brown Harry Chalmyon Ula Chahmson Boston Massachusetts B.C Steve Markoja Michael Goloh Michael Bubecky Charles Johnson Alec John Wittman Jomeon Emilia Eakupel Fannie Biadwed John Fueco Anna Martogis Amaro Secnt Ivor Sallevang Louis Szabo Eliza Thompson Simon Weivers Antonio Cavillo Anne Zmank Gabriele D'Eramo John Groho Afred Beale Nina Brodsky Harry Starr Belmonte Jean C. Brewer Star Barney Heyhal Basilios Stema Wcopoulos Caral Lazo Joseph Zembiazeki Helen McCarthy Anna L. Sihuly Anna Coward John Kaputa Reina Sicursi Aurelio L. Ferari Stamford Ammanuel Foglio Katherine Johnson Salvator Nhiprotn Mary Stevenson William El.w. Natale Vento Salvatore Balleale Michael Rules John B Stevenson, Jr Fillie Cappellori Elda Carlsom Olga S Alashielf Odette Connick Margaret Doughert Frank Ertowicz Giuseppe Linnett David Godsmith James A. Packie Portunato Prell Aphie Schuh Erest Wilson Giuseppe Vartuch Gorge Zarvras Benjamin Weisberg John F. Nessis James Starmaglia

Telegram Post Classified Ma Misfoid Led By Em The Chap

In Misfoid a Telegram Post Classified Ma spotlights Em The Chap as the key figure. The notice outlines local team involvement and highlights a community focus with brief remarks on people and activities.

Cascara Your Doctor's Choice for Gentle Regularity

An old advertisement extols cascara as a pleasant laxative. It claims it builds habitual, thorough regularity with gentle effects and promotes the inexpensive option over stronger laxatives. It notes that users will need fewer doses over time and that regular use makes bowels move on their own.

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