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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1928

Page

2

Right or Wrong Stand For Nation Minister Pleads

Reverend Dr. Allen Jr of Wiret Presbyterian argues loyalty to country even if wrong and compares it to loyalty to a son. He cites Providence guiding the United States and notes Americans must Americanize immigrants while maintaining faith and national ideals. He outlines Presbyterian national organization development.

Stephen Decatur Allirton Jr Wiret Presbyterian Church Dr. Allen United States Dr. Alison Tee Presbyterian National

Milford Grabber Eludes Detection

Milford police continue a wide search for a man who last night leaped between two cottages on Nethmest and grabbed at 10-year-old Muriel Watson as she neared a store about 7 30 p m near Walnut Beach. Another girl narrowly escaped contact as the prowler disappeared into shadows. Watson described a blue cap and a raised scar on the assailant’s face.

Malford Mest Walnut Beach Muriel Watson Beach Street Irving Acme Wateon Rego Watson Rerome

Two Cops Die After Liquor Raid Shootout

In a Rhode Island incident, McCormick confronted Brown in a doorway and fired a service revolver, wounding him. Brown sought refuge on the second floor but later died after being moved to hospital as reserves tried to subdue him. Witnesses accuse McCormick of cowardice.

Mccormick Brown Flynn Nelp Rhode Island Alege

Flyer Sets New Loop-the-Loop Record Spends Day Turning Over 1 093 Times

Minneap olis February 17 A new loop the loop record of 1 093 turns was set at Wood-Chamberlain airport by Chuthen Speed Holman of Minneapolis chief pilot for Northwest Airways He flew 11 10 a m to 3 47 p m in the same plane that won the national race Completing 800 turns by 2 20 p m and finishing after 3 47 p m when 75 gallons of fuel exhausted Previous marks were 616 by Gene Shank and 643 by Lyle Thro both of Minneapolis Thro started at 10 30 a m in Class B ship with engine trouble and landed at 2 35 p m```

Minneapolis Associated Press Wokl-Chamberlain Chuthen Holman Northwest Airways Gene Shank St. Paul Lyle Thro Minneapolia Shank Troutie

Church Fight Over Pastor Justinius Case

Contention roils Swedish Baptist church as Rev Justinius faces state police action for practicing natureopathy without a license. Supporters including Dr Herbert B Brown insist he obey laws while critics claim persecution. charges include alleged sale of oils and syrups for treatments and disputed medical credentials.

Herbert 8. Brown The Olivet Church Bridgeport Pastors’ Association Lastaight Justine Justinius Pastors’ Association Justinian Neldon Justinine Jacob Nelson Swedish Baptist Church Parson 8 Carlson Brook 'Awn Avenue Carlaon Jesus Christ Denley Chatrain Nelson David A. Berg, Jr Davidson Street Paat Herbert G. Sandstrom Anson Street Swediish Baptist Church Sandstrom August Carlson Canrer Sundstrom Bandatrom Karen Swarm Villa Avenue Germany

Billboard Trouble Looms Over Post Road Advertisers

Advertisers nationwide face a billboard problem as plans to reclarge displays stall without permission. The petition lists locations along Post Road and surrounding avenues including Pequotawiteh, Depot Curve, Tunis Hill, Villa Avenue, Black Rock Turnpike, Riverside Drive, Mill Plain Road, Post Road West and East, Buckingham Hill, and related crossings and bridges, signaling uncertainty for future posters and revenue.

Post Road Pequotawiteh Depot Curve Dtory Crossing Carey's Corner Tunxia Hil Villa Avenue Tunis Hil York Road Black Rock Turnpike Congress Street Center Street Mill Plain Mill Plain Road Pine Creek Road Lespinasse Place Mill River Mill River Switch MI River Buckingham's Bridge Main Street Southport Brannan Road Buckingham Tunxia Hill King's Highway Grasmere Avenue Ash Creek Max Ams

Woman Struck by Car Taken to Hospital in Bridgeport

A woman was struck and hurled to the pavement by an automobile at Ogden street and Noble avenue at 3 PM yesterday. Mrs. M. DeLugo, 58, of 30 Essex street, was taken to Bridgeport Hospital with a fractured right collar bone, nervous shock, possible pelvic fracture, and possible internal injuries. Early reports stated her condition was fairly good.

Ogden Street Noble Avenue M. DeLugo Essex Street Bridgeport

Anderson blames TammanY for prison sentence in Danbury

Danbury-Feb 12. William St. Anderson ex Anti-Saloon League agent convicted of misappropriating funds says he was railroaded by Tammany and jailed for nine months. He spoke at Danbury M E church disputing Klan plans, praising prohibition, and warning against political Romanism while noting American Protestant Alliance will continue anti prohibition work. About 700 attended. some fraternal groups were present.

Danbury Specie Lanway William St. Anderson Anti-Saloon League M. E Invisible Empire Anderson America al Smith Tammany Smith New York Connecticut Democratic South American Protestant Alliance

Mother and Son Killed by Train Near Bridgeport

A freight train struck a car at a crossing near Bridgeport killing Mrs. Charles T. Pistey and her two year old child Miward Pistey. Only the two injured survivors were taken to the Bristol hospital as officials investigate signals and protection at the crossing.

Charles T. Pistey Miward Pistey Theol Skula Henry Chal Johnson Henry Charles Johnson Fairfield Avenue Robert Mathilda H. Johnson Bridgeport Lernard Walter Arthur Johnson Horace Mitchell Fairfield Grace Mitchell New York City Horace Michell Plum Street Mountain Grove Cemetery

Duke and Moore clash over custody in Italy divorce hints

Advices from Rome suggest the Duchess of Torlonta cannot be recognized as divorced by Italian law. Duke claims custody of three children born in Italy. Two children reside in Florida with their mother, while Christiana attends a Rosemary School in Oresnovteh. If she remarries, she could be considered a bigamist in Malta.

Duke Italy Florida Alesandro Marina Christiana Oresnovteh Rome Duchess of Torlonta

Hoover Enters Ohio Primary Race For GOP Nomination

Hoover announces entry in Ohio primary to test strength against Senator Willis as Republicans brace for a sharp contest. Delegates and organizers move fast with Walter F. Brown aiding Ohio setup while Hoover faces a belligerent Willis campaign and potential split in the party ahead of the April 24 vote.

Republican Party Coolidge Sheniche Ohio Inca Hoover Willis Republican Walter F. Brown Toledo Plac Washington Sinos Will Watron Indiana Lowden Illinois Boial Idaho Sinica Buckeye Wilts Utica Issuc Benater Gillett Massachusetts Gillett League Court United States League of Nations World Court Columbue Associated Press Herbert Hoover Frank B. Willis Charles A. Jones Col Carmt A. Thompson Thad H. Brown Ohio Hoover Committee State Central Cincinnati Fred W. Warner State Central Committee

Obituary notices list numerous Bridgeport deaths

The list records funeral notices for John Joseph Crowley Mrs Alice Craig Catherine O Leary Barmmer Harold J Simpson Prospero Grant Barbula Recсанackt and others. It notes funeral times places and interments at St Michael's Lakeview Mount Grove and Holy Family churches and cemeteries with details on survivors and service arrangements.

Prospero Granst Prospero Graant Im Fairgeld Strat|ield Road Prospero Grarat Nichiorna John Victor Joseph Grasal Mary Miacea Amelia Griaal Vincenzo Pettit Church of Holy Family Fairfield Burlat St Michael's Cemetery

SAFE FROM RECALL COUNCILMEN TOLD

Supporters of Councilman Reed in the First district challenged statements by friends of Councilman Lewis that 100 voters expressed confidence at a Republican club meeting last Thursday. Reed's backers say the event was held in a secret garage and could not have seated 100 people, and residents deny hearing of the meeting beforehand. The battle to retain Reed was to be carried to tonight's meeting with full force.

Maneger Reed Piret Friends of Lewis Republican Club Reed Drome Avenue Lordship Firat

Bossy's Attack to Be Boomerang Front of Burr

Selectman Frederick A. Burr faces a looming counterattack as Bossy Domonkos promises more information this week. Domonkos says he will release his articles to all papers, noting he writes in his spare time and is not paid by any single outlet.

Frederick A. Burr Bosay” Domonkos

Thirteen Killed in Mine Explosion Near Whitehaven

Tyhon, secretary of the Cumberland Colliery Officials association, Robert Len, under manager of the Halg pit, and several minor officials are named. The Whitehaven area near Solway Firth hosts extensive coal and iron mines feeding local foundries, shipyards, and factories.

Tyhon Cumberland Colliery Officiala Association Robert Len Halg Whitehaven Thiehaga Solway Firth

Lindbergh Flies Home From Havana After Brief Rest

Lindbergh leaves Havana for St Louis on a 200 mile flight with fuel sufficient for the hop. He stops at Lambert Field near dusk and then plans a period away from public life to rest, with possible trips between St Louis and Chicago on his route home.

Noble Brand Lindbergh Port-au- Prince Columbia Cube Havana Key West Florida Gulf of Mexico Gulf States St. Louis Lambert Field Louie Associates Maine Woods Chicago

Five Hurt As Car Goes Into Ditch Injures Barbers

Five men injured when a car rolled into a ditch. Riggio sustained the worst injuries, Hisa lost part of his right ear and had a scalp gash. All were treated at city employing hospitals with varying wounds and released after care.

Riggio Hisa Tanforino City le Chester E. Haberlin Hisgio Garafolo Tutull Zarella St. Vincent's Hospital

Veteran Marron Likely Loses Elector Privileges After Conviction

Norwalk World War hero Hugh P Marron faces a suspended three month sentence in Darien court for speeding, risking loss of Connecticut elector privileges. Prosecutors cite Article 6 Section 13 and a 1986 Supreme Court ruling. return requires a two thirds legislative vote. Marron, 27, a former VFW post commander and American Legion figure, remains married, employed, and active in veteran circles.

Hugh P. Marron Norwalk Alve Darien Char Bates Dana Sen Connecticut United States Andé Marron Marron New Oahaan Cartes Richard H. Ireland Bridgeport William Lounsbury Coneecticut Supreme Court Mulvoy-Tarlow Post Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion

Dancer’s Suicide Attempt Sparks Rescue at Lake

Thomas Moore and John Reagan rescued a dancer who leapt from a railing into a lake. Moore plunged in after her, pulling her ashore with Reagan as she remained unconscious after the struggle in the water.

Hesener Lopes Lapam Vincent Lopez Thomas Moore Moore John Reagan Bond Reagan Edge Fercely

Students at Storrs Must Be Vaccinated

Undergraduates at the agricultural college at Storrs must submit to smallpox vaccination due to a case in Willimantic nine miles away. The decision was reached on the deficit commissioner’s recommendation and approved by the college board of trustees.

How to Keep Rugs Bright and Now

Tips describe cleaning rugs with a moistened brush and a simple solution. Rub stains with a cloth wrung from the same mixture. The note claims the method will not injure fabric. Positive endorsement of a household cleaning approach.

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Alexander Alison Milford Faye Sclence Fly-Tox Tage One Justinus Baptist College Stockholm Sweden Kelberg Institute of Medical Gymnastics Brockholm New Jersey College Man‘sage Third Precinct Juatinina Connecticut Natureopathy Board Samuel Releh Natureopathy Reich Frank B. Smith Board of Natureopathy Nelson Trev Saree Naturopathy Board Dr. Smith Justinias Iain Europe Anid Bill School Wes Galbome Banbury Pegue One John Foxeon Crawley John Joseph Crowslay Mullins, Beatt Redgate St. Ann St. Michael's Cemetery Mr. Crowley Waldorf Avenue Charlex Bernard James Alex Sarah Miss Mildred Milas Gertrude Crowley Charles Craig Alice Reaview Avenue Foureteen William David Ellen Scotland Slater Agnes Craig Charles L. Dennin Ben Foster Piper Newfield Methodist Church Lakeview Cemetery Women’s Mooseheart Legion Foreatere Moss Catherine O'Leary Harold Youd William Ryan Raymond Ourtelie Jack Sullivan Joseph Pulaski Timothy Sullivan Charles Ouelette Louis Leveque P. H. McClean St Michael’s Cemetery J. Simpson Harold J. Simpson United Statas Nays San Diego M. J Bridgeend Joseph Harper Seaman United States Naval Treiolny Sation Newport, & J Navy Department Gridgeport Richard A. Champagne W P. Clartre Robert Lally Frederick Jacopian H. Sandwald A. Denko John Beall Joseph Reilly John F. Deegan Tapa Bogir Joseph Reilly Frank Bzzo Frank Izzo Randal Avenue Louis 5. Richards Raphael Richard Uelmann Richard Heimann Eriil Berger Heimann Christina Heimann Anna Emma Bertha Hermany Fred Charles Ernest Siater Mra Otto Martman August Kalker Curt Brehm Barbule Jamen Cases Jnamen Casey B J Felph Andrew Dinger Ralph A. Dingee Park Street Charlew St. Michael's Josephine Paetach Charley Paetsch Natalie Becor Henry G. Thomas Mies Josephine Paetach New Yoy City St. Augustine's Church Bossy Norwal Mun Dancer Plano Storrs
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