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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1928

Page

2

Reed Offers 100 Reward Over Whisper Campaign

Stratford town debates manager Carlton Reed facing a recall threat amid a whisper campaign. Supporters from civic associations back Reed as he risks dismissal on February 15, while opponents push to rescind the discharge action.

Stratford Carlton Reed Reed R. H. Hunter Hunter's Sterling Memorial Hall Strat Sterling Rat Hall Proin Ita Civic Associats

Connecticut Court Grants Divorce and Custody

Judge Booth rules the plaintiff established domicile in the state and, due to the husband's misconduct and separation agreement, grants divorce and custody of three children. The decision notes the plaintiff’s July 1995 arrival, subsequent Italy visit, and return with intent to permanent residence.

Connecticut Supreme Court Superior Court Booth Italy Marie Lorenzon Foss

Oil Stills Burst Killing Several at Boston Area Plant

Fire and explosion at an oil plant near Boston left at least 14 dead and many injured. Flames reached 0 feet above structures as dense smoke spread, with ambulances and fire units from Boston and nearby cities aiding efforts. About 300 workers were employed, with 150 in the affected section. Multiple deaths occurred in the stills and adjacent machine shop, boilermakers’ shop badly damaged. Fire controlled after about two hours. several stills collapsed, tanks nearby saved by external pressure. Cause under inquiry by Department of Public Safety Inspector Hartigan. Several injured transported to Massachusetts General and Whidden Memorial hospitals. critical patients include Poser, Mugford, McVey, Flaherty, Trottman. Paul Shea listed on danger list at Lynn.

Boston Chelsea Malden Revere Eahle Ulus Department of Public Safety Edward F. Hartigan Massachusetts General Hospite Charles c. Poser Everett Ezilal Mugford Wakefield William McVey Patch Flaherty Dorchester Jeremish Trottman South Boston Whidden Memorial Hospital Paul Shea 1St Lynn

Obituary notices from Bridgeport area deaths

A compiled obituary page notes numerous Bridgeport and area deaths including John Joseph Crowley of Waldo Avenue and Richard Heimann of Gad Wie uuu Verlerday, with services at St Michaels and St Charles churches. Other obituaries cover Mary E Delaney of New Haven, Patrick W Hawkins, Paul Larsen, Ralph Andrew Dingee, Charles C Ebert, Lars M Johnson, Mrs Martha Jane Gabriel, Harold James Simp son, Carmela De Capria, Miss Elizabeth Gilmore, Catherine Leary and related family memorials with interments at St Michaels and Mountain Grove and Park cemeteries. Funeral homes Boucher Ward Bell and Graham are listed with dates and times for mass and burial plans.

John Joeph Crowley John Joseph Crowley Waldo Avenue Charles Harold James Mia Swah Mildred Gertrude Cowley Ue Miteheld Fairy Company Timeru St. Alth’s Church Intermere St. Michael's Cemetery Hachare Hitec Richard Heismann German Baptist Church Em Baer Wenmann Erade Christina Heimann Anna Emma Neitha Heimann Lis City Fred Geal Charles Bridgeport Ernest Germany Otto Maruman Betegeport August Kalker Bidgeport Carl Brehm O Germeny Lakeview Cemetery Raph Andrew Dieger Ralph Andrew Dingee Park Street Ho Te Margaret Casey John William Ralph John Dingee Janice Leonard Nellie Alice Dingee Dingee Independent Order of Fa Esters Men's League of Carmela de Capria Hicks Ralph de Caprio Connecticut Company Italy James Nuzel Lucia Michelin Nuwat Antonio Nugzi Holy Rosary St Michael's Temeisry Lilzabeth Gilmore Etmoe Tas Senuty Hom John Cronin Park Cemetery Catherine Barmines Catherine ‘Leary William Lous Bemmel Beacon Falls Key Home Beechwood Avenue St Amen

Self Styled Count Released On Bail

A self styled count released on bail is described as five feet six inches tall with refined features and expensive clothes. Police link him to a rum running ring with wide operations, citing cablegrams and letters pointing to a headquarters in St Pierre and Miquelon. Henri Moraze is named as the ring's head with the count as second in command.

Darien St Pierre and Miquelon St Lawrence River Henri Moraze

Hunters Make Good on Boast Take Wildcat Alive

BRISTOL Feb 10 By Associated Press George H Quinion and Harlan Norton brought a live wildcat to town and exhibited it in a store window. The cat was trapped on the Quinion farm north of Bristol after weeks of pursuit with dogs and digging two days to reach it.

Bristol Associated Press George H. Quinion Harlan Norton Quinion Burrowng

Havana crowd honors Lindbergh with keys to city

Lindbergh received the keys to Havana amid cheers as Cuban officials and citizens praised his Pan American tour. He accepted a Havana province gold medal, spoke briefly, and planned a dawn departure for St Louis, declining further hospitality. Ambassador Judah and Ferrara praised his achievements at a luncheon hosted by the Aero Club of Cuba.

Machado Chemig Ves Ghenfield Lindbergh Havana Yuclav Mavatia Tdndbergh State Department Pfront St. Louis West Palm Beach Florida Judah Aero Club of Cuba Ferrara

Lindbergh Guests Nominated At Machado Banquet In Havana

Charles A Lindbergh flew over Havana in a Pan-American plane with Ambassador and Mrs Judah and their twin daughters Catherine and Ann. He was guest of honor at a banquet hosted by President Machado at the National Theatre where the Grand Cross of the Order of Manuel Miguel de Cespedee was awarded. The event featured flags, flowers, and national anthems, with many prominent Americans in attendance including Cyrus K. C. Murray from Philadelphia.

Dor Havana Pan-American Airways Company Judah Catherine Ann Younight Machado Manuel Miguel de Cespedee Lindbergh Goolidge Futhent Americcans Tneit Cyrus K. Cmus Phidelphia

Delayed Sentencing Beckons After Jury Verdict

Defense argues for delay in Hickman sentencing as courtroom scenes unfold. Hickman, in jail, presses for details on hangings while awaiting trial decisions. Judge Trabucco weighs Walsh’s new trial motion, with expectation sentencing may be postponed to Tuesday. News also notes an upcoming telephone service link to Berlin Hamburg and Frankfurt.

Hickmat Chelor Tomorow Hickman Walsh Trabucco Archie Moore Walsa New York Berlin Hamburg Frankfort-on-main

Norwalk Cop 10 Appears In Court

Norwalk police officer Marron appears in court following a Sunday incident. Attorney Daniel Keogh asks officials to hold Marron in custody until trial, while Chief Smith and Darten prosecutor discuss potential charges. Keogh suggests a light sentence may be possible, noting Marron was intoxicated and unaware of his actions.

Thireday Norwalk Daniel Keogh de Oerten J Vileppexy Keogh de Hary C. Smith Marron Anc Hisun

Accused Embezzler Faces Questions Under Arrest

A suspected embezzler stood at a lectern answering directors and officers questions at length. Police say he admitted taking money while claiming he was broke and ready to face the music. Officers, including Detective Gergeruits, served a warrant and placed him under arrest as the association considered restructuring. The secretary’s accounts could not be balanced with the bank balance, which was usually small. Money received was loaned to members through the treasury. The accused’s life is tied to 263 Merion Street in Bridgeport, where his youngest child is under two months old.

M c Korff Land Presen Gergeruits Thomas J. Maloney Wiliep Dawig Association Raphead Korft Mirk Bernstein Maurice Laidau A. Schionaky M. Shapiro Nether Merion Street Bridgepor

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