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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1927

Page

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Coolidge Proposes Geneva Naval Conference Plan

President Coolidge expects favorable reply from Washington treaty powers to extend the naval accord via a Geneva conference in Switzerland. The plan would apply the Washington formula to naval arms, with Paris as the pivotal reply point and possible talks on tonnage limits for auxiliary craft. Officials note Britain France Italy and Japan may respond soon, with London and Tokyo showing favorable signs.

Washington Coolidge Washington Naval Treaty White House Great Britain France Italy Japan Geneva Woolidge London Fpairls Kore Tokyo Paris Py Ealdent Covldxe Freneva State Department Hugh Gbasa Haughton Realiza Thor Bridgaport Lal Mau Black Rock Tuale Yate Arama Baker Carnegie Institute White Maing Webster Rae Quiverse Wociety Xin Skulle Blondy Aftie Rink Farmer Carllige Arms Carllige Arms Parley Vrwpooek Papern Vonteing Praian of Jepan Aoettalion Gtr Mescagori Tenopa Rolldge Anna Parley Trager Editoriain Culver Yep O'Brien Acomn Jack Delaney Jha Slalony Woaenberg Grahan Muhon Alee New York Buzliug Wardangrese High Norwalk Traderamin Stratford

Stamford Man Lives After Leap Under Train Wheels

Eduard Johnson, 20, leapt in front of an incoming train to escape a jail transfer, was struck and dragged but survived. He denied so, was hospitalized in serious condition, and federal officer William J. Gilmartin arrested him on a forged government check charge. Johnson had been living in Stamford, with relatives in Chicago.

Stamford Eduard Johnson William J. Gilmartin Johnsor Martin Division Street Bridgeport Unitetutes Lavery Gilmartin Johnson Chicago

Warns Legislature as mayoral charter delay eyed

A wide page wide briefing notes a postponement of judge dates until city charter changes are approved. It reports Burns urging all departments to economize and details related political maneuvering across county and state lines plus surface mentions of bills, relief measures, and forthcoming votes in BRIDGEPORT and Washington.

Children Find Skulls in Trunk in Novatloak Home

In Novatloak Michigan four skulls believed to belong to women and a brain with blonde hair were found in a trunk by children of Mr and Mrs George Wilson at their home. The Whens had moved in recently and the children were exploring an attic when the discovery was made.

Novatloak Mich Fet Gerge Wilson

Stormy Daugherty Miller trial hearing in New York

In federal court the Daugherty Miller trial session turned heated with government witness Fred Jerickson testifying about telegrams to Miller regarding the Secrete Suisse claim of seven million dollars. Defense lawyers protest the evidence as improperly admitted while Buckner and Sapiro clash with Judge Knox over witness handling.

New York Daugherty- Miler Fred Jerickson Thomas W. Aller Wilson Callal Miller Vn Eis American Metal Company Miller Daugherty United States Buckner Socie de Suisse Wisson Knox Sapiro

Probe commission named for home hospital survey

Hartford February 11 AP Benedict M Holden Barclay H Robinson both of Hartford and Clifford R D Cheney of Manchester named by Gov Trumbull to form a special commission to examine and survey the Fitch Home for the Soldiers and Sailors hospital at Noroton and report by March 1 The attorney general will serve ex officio The act creating the commission was approved January 27 and becomes chapter of the 1927 public acts The governor indicated the board reforms and potential legislation may follow from the commission report

Hartford Benedict M. Holden Barclay H. Robinson Clifford Cheney General Assembly Trumbull Special Commission

Notables Warn on Eradicating Natural Specimens

Smithsonian scientists warn that natural specimens may vanish within fifty years due to encroachment and extinction pressures. Dr. Charley C. Abbott urges expanded institutional programs and broad public support to preserve artifacts, ethnological records, and plant and animal collections for future generations.

United States Dr. Abbot Abbot America Americas The J Int Yen Menanes

Edison on 80th birthday reveals views on immortality

N J Feb 11 AP Edison marks eighty with questions on immortality science theology cosmology and politics. Henry Ford joins the quiet birthday tribute but is pressed about taxes profits production and war. Edison declares spiritualism bunk and reiterates unchanged beliefs as he answers a flood of written inquiries.

Bunk Ford Goidangh N. J Thomas A. Neison Henry Ford Wave Soison

Turner Convicted in Maine for Life Term Killing Hallen

Benjamin Turner of Mystic, Iowa, a conscientious objector and deserter who travelled from Mexico City, was found guilty of murder in Portland, Me. He received a life sentence and will be transported to Thomaston. He admitted killing Hallen at Falmouth Foreside after claiming a moral right, citing prior defrauding and imprisonment, while vowing to kill again if given the chance.

Portland Benjamin Turner Mystic Iowa Mexico City James Dy Hullen Thomaston Law Court Superior Court Alien Falmouth Hallen

Headless torso mystery baffles police in Indiana

In South Bend Indiana a headless female body was found in a cave while police probed a river search for a second head and the two potential graves. A schoolboy reported seeing four heads floating in the river last Sunday and detectives examined two shallow marl bed holes believed to be graves. Coroner Dr Carl Balaris allows no viewing of the remains as decomposition hinders identification.

Souto Bend Ind Et Jer Ciuea Thes Bouth Bend Wan Kile Burie Carl Balaris

Woman Fatally Hit by Car in Black Rock

Mrs Helen Fisher of 88 Harbor Avenue, about thirty, wife of Raymond Fisher, was killed instantly when struck by a car at Fairfield Avenue and Ellsworth Street as she returned from Howland Dry Goods. John Rosa was charged with manslaughter. two children injured in separate incidents.

Helen Fisher Harbor Avenue Raymond Fisher U. & Navy Fairfield Avenue Ellsworth Street Howland Dry Goods Company Karl V. Bradley Third Street Stamford L. Bien John Rosa Bartram Avenue J. Dailey Fie Tun James Cannon Main Street St. Vincent's Hospital Frank Conti Maple Street Blen Denni Bradley Morris Jackann Airfield Avenue Joseph J F. Havery Fairlawn Avenue

House Authorizes Probe of Cooper Judge

The Judiciary Committee was authorized to investigate charges against Federal Judge Cooper of northern New York for alleged illicit contact with prohibition agents to entrap violators. The move, ordered without a record vote, allows hearings and sworn testimony. Proponents LaGuardia and Cellar, both New York Democrats, argue for broad authority while opponents cite concerns over presuming guilt.

Washington Ey Judiciary Committee Cooper New York Afteic LaGuardia Frepublicana Deny Proot Graham Ifa la Guerdia Ard Cellar Democrat Grahwn Bhinton Demerat Texas Eharacter

Jilted Night Club Hostess Sues Actor For 200000

In Chicago on February 11 Helen Lambert a New York night club hostess filed a 200000 suit in superior court against actor Robert Ames star of Ragged Edge alleging he seduced her promised marriage and funded love letters and gifts then left for rival Muriel Oakes. She claims he wooed her publicly behind patrons and planned marriage after opening night.

Chicago Superior Court Helen Lambert New York Robert Ames Ator Ames Muriel Oakes Miss Lambert Miss Oakes Mike Oaker Darrow, Smith, Aronson and Smith Milton D. Smith Qakes Mary Lia Heyma

Farm Relief Bill Passes Senate 47 to 34

The Senate approved the Farm Relief bill by a 47 to 34 vote, sending the measure to the House for action. The chamber debated final passage amid a tense session with both supporters and opponents urging priority, and a veto threat from the president loomed over quick approval.

Senate Washington Ml Tor Tuesdey Wi Fay Howe Texalon Tde Neiter House Fen Store Tebate Robinson Arka Broussant Kansdell Louisiana Fletcher, Tremmel Florida Shep Texas Smith Banthali Billelin Alabama Ove WeLean Bingham Agabest Repiblicans Cameron Cyr'utis Denson Frasier Gor Goild Harrem Howell J Jones LaFol McMaster McNary Means Noz Oddie Pine Wana Schall Stanfield Stewart Hale Keyes le McLean Metcalf Popper Ted Pennsylvania Sortridge Warren Weller Bayard Blease Fu Wanis George Gerry Glam Rit Harrison Hefilh King Reed Missouri Stephens Weod Walsh Massada Wash Montana

Morse Surrenders to Face Indictment in Hartford Case

John A. Morse head of federal prohibition agents in this district surrendered in New Raven after a Hartford grand jury indicted him for complicity in a major liquor conspiracy. He appeared with attorney Benjamin Blade and former Middletown mayor Jim Rogers. Morse posted a personal bond of 5000 as court papers were drawn.

New Raven John A. Morse Prohibition Ginessis Hartford United States District Court Jim Jetn W. Rogers Middletown Benjamin Blade Elaven Morse Charlee K Tickett

Purifying crusade notes mark Broadway policing effort

New York February 11 AP notes a change in police method as notebooks replace sticks in the drive against alleged indecent stage performances. Plain clothes observers study lines from shows, with the department using this documentation to guide actions in the tense Broadway scene.

Broadway

William S Hart Divorced by Wife Winifred Westover Hart

In Keno Nevada February 11 a district court granted Winifred Westover Hart a divorce from motion picture actor William S Hart. She alleged desertion and wilful abandonment.

Keno Nevada Winifred Westover Hart Wiliam S. Hart

Battalion of Women Lead 20-Year-Old in Nicaraguan Battle

A 20 year old girl, Natalie Garcia, leads a battalion of women aiding Conservative troops in Ghineudiga during a fierce fight to recapture the town. Sixty wounded and heavy destruction mark the scene as Liberals and Conservatives clash after the town’s bombardment, with extensive casualties and a ruined water supply.

Girl Managla Nicwigua Wienen S-Tir Ghineudiga Orluto Manapia Natalie Garcia Managia Chintadega Inert Amuke Buzsards Managua Corinto

Dr Frank McCoys Health and Diet Talks Begin Monday

Local health expert Dr Frank McCoy launches a series of health and diet talks in Bridgeport this week. The program advertised by BRGHIVE aims to provide practical guidance on nutrition, weight management, and lifestyle wellness for readers seeking actionable tips.

Frank McCoy Bridgeport Telegram

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