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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1927

Page

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Daughertys Fund Tapped By Brother In Court Testimony

In a My Daugherty-Miler trial hearing, Mal Daugherty testified with laughter as he described drawing money from his brother Harry Daugherty's account. He admitted writing himself checks and taking funds without asking, while officials detailed missing Midland National Bank records and bribe-related asset transfers involving the Daughertys and Miller. The proceedings cover transfers of assets from the American Metal Company and related payments to King and Smith, with testimony tracing Liberty bond movements and roles of multiple brokers.

New York Daugherty United States Buckner Harry M Daugherty Mal Daugherty Jonn C. Knox Mal Harry Natonal Bank Washington Courthouse Ohio Ver Vwaail N Cchatacti Harry Daugherty Thomas W. Mifle American Metal Company Rmohard Merton Societe Suisae Pour Valeurs de Metally John T. King Republican National Arston Merton King Molen Miller Smith and John Torsbert Wateron and Company New Yak Mertonta-King Peral Seaboard National Bank Department of Justice Transportation Smith Waat+ington Seaboard Bank Midland National Bank Misa Veail Athoss Harry Ami Mal Daugherty Pond Jolly Apulales Poles Ehle Dougherty Mal Testi Tone Webster's Lng Af Peters Elvit Nuit Petara

McFadden Banking Bill Eyes Senate Clash

In Capital Today the President of the First National Bank and the committee chairman of the American Daniels express interest in the McFadden banking bill. After the Senate adopted cloture yesterday, Mr Wolfe departed for Washington at midnight to be present when the bill comes up for a Dassaurte today.

First National Bank Amer Can Daniels McFadden Senate Wolfe Washington Dassaurte

Veterans of Maine sinking service held in Havana harbor

A fragmented OCR item describes a veterans’ gathering at 184 State Street for a joint memorial marking twenty-ninth annual remembrance of the Maine disaster. It notes Joseph F. Riley, a former Navy member, and mentions groups like Veterans of Foreign Wars and Spanish War Veterans honoring the event with an ovation and history tracing.

Maine Havana Harber State Street Joseph F. Riley U.S. Navy Govaslon Raymond Won Veterans of Foreign N. W. Blahup

Veteran Orfe tows Will Hold QueT on Washingtor Day

An annual Odd Fellows meeting is scheduled at Low's Hall 1087 Broad, with proceedings starting at 10 in the morning on February day. Members and invited guests will attend as the lodge plans its yearly gathering and related activities.

Orfe Yquet Evan Odd Fellows Gatien

Tax Club Head Scores Present Assessment Plan

James K Brown president of the Manhattan Single Tax club spoke at the Advertising club luncheon at the Stratfield yesterday. He condemned current taxation as a violation of natural laws, arguing taxes punish effort and reward inaction while urging taxes be aligned with use of opportunities. He cited vacant lots as examples and stressed truth in advertising as essential, noting a February 28 combined luncheon with the Chamber of Commerce and civic clubs.

James K. Brown Manhattan Advertising Club Stratfield Drown Lpst Brown Chamber of Commerce Owle Wright United States

Fragmented Legislative News From Several Areas

The report compiles scattered items about legislative actions, budget talks, apportionment plans, and political maneuvering across multiple regions. It mentions bills on education and public works, court funding, and inquiries into corruption. It notes personnel changes, trials, and regional economic concerns, with references to dates and places in a broad national context.

Youth, 16 Kills Neighbor's Wife When She Repulses Him

A 16 year old farmer boy confessed to fatally attacking Mrs. Dell Brown, 27, and her five year old son Frederick Jr. after she repulsed his advances. He struck her with a stove poker then killed the boy, then fled before later surrendering. He is jailed in Jefferson awaiting grand jury action.

Conneaut Dell, Brown Frederick, Jr Froman Fieyd Hewitt Brown Frederick Brown, Sr Beech Hewitt Lomg Davenport Ms. Brown Ite Jefferson

Unidentified Man Fatally Injured In Milk Truck Crash

An unidentified man about sixty was fatally injured yesterday noon when struck by a Beechmont Dairy milk truck at Grand Street and North Washington Avenue. He died at St. Vincent's Hospital without regaining consciousness. Driver Leonard Carew, 264 Nanfield Avenue, took the victim to the hospital and was arrested for investigation. Police described the man as about 58 to 60, five feet eight, slim, with grey hair and mustache, wearing a grey overcoat, black tie, and four shirts. An identity inquiry by the Bureau of Investigation followed, with no positive identification by nightfall.

Grand Street Nyorth Washington Avenue St. Vincent's Hospital Leonard BR. Carew Nanfield Avenus Beechmont Shige Caron Washington Avenue Gram] Street

Earthquake Ravages Jugoslavian Towns and Border Regions

Severe earthquake strikes Jugoslavia along the Adriatic and inland areas. Reports indicate heavy damage in Belgrade and widespread destruction into Dalmatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina with extensive loss of life and property. Communications are disrupted, hindering an accurate casualty and damage assessment.

Belgrade Jugoslavis Adriatic Dalematia Bosnian and Herzegovina

Hooper Injured When Car Skids Into Tree at Shelton

Elmer H. Hooper, president and treasurer of McCatchron Bollets, was injured when his car skidded and crashed into a tree on Bridgeport Avenue in Swalton. He was taken to Chiffin Hospital where he received treatment and was later discharged.

Elmer Hi. Hooper McCatchron Bollet’ Works Bridgeport Avenue Swalton Chiffin Hospital Unn Succioud

Two Burglars Sentenced in Bridgeport Case

Bridgeport youth burglars blamed for 36 break ins over months receive prison terms. Alexander Horowv, 20, gets an indefinite reformitory term. Helder Brendberg, 26, gets one to three years in state prison. Steve Golas, 26, ring leader, 5 to 8 years. All pled guilty. Police linked a stolen revolver to arrests after a gun accident during thefts.

Bridgeport Isaac Wolfe Alexander Horowv Ogden Street Helder Brendberg Barnam ‘Avenue Steve Golax Pembroke Street State Porony Ayendberg Golas Borony William Hi. Comley Comley Borowy Reform School

Waterbury Query Probes Victory Lottery Scheme

Federal investigators pursue two Waterbury men tied to the Victory Double Action Treasury Balance Lottery in a fake lottery case centered in Waterbury. Tickets claimed as winning total more than 1.24 million dollars. a Boston man who believed he won 3,000 is also involved. DOJ agents report five secret indictments, with at least two Waterbury defendants named.

Waterbury Treasury Wundreda Boston Mulrted Karegan Dagavar Charleston Mass Department of Justice Beaton Hoostan

Klan Sponsored Bills Face Likely Rejection in Hartford

Hartford February hearings on three measures linked to the Ku Klux Klan drew varied backers and foes. The judiciary committee was expected to report unfavorably, with opposition from Afro American clergy and supporters from Bridgeport and Windsor Locks amid tense private hearings and contest over intermarriage and civil marriage protections.

Hartford Judiciary Committee Senate Windsor Locks Bose Bridgeport Ark City William A. Redden

W R Clark Named to Engineers Body

Walter R. Clark general works manager of Bridgeport Brass was nominated by President Charles Schwab of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers to serve a five year term on the management division executive committee. He would succeed Robert T. Kent whose term expired. Clark resides at the Golden Hill apartments. Schwab is also chairman of Bethlehem Steel. Continued on Page Twenty-Four.

Walter R. Clark Bridgeport Brass Company Charles 44. Schwab American Society of Mechanical Engineers Robert T. Kent Clark Golden Hill Apartments Schwab Bethlehem Steel Corporation

Naval Arms Conference Frantic Cuts and Hesitation

The city board set the preliminary tax rate for 1927 28 at 27 8 mills based on an estimated grand list of 256 2 million. The meeting in Mayor Behrens office wavered as Coroner Phelan and other members were absent. Officials projected a lower final rate next week, with appropriations fixed at 6 208 million and preliminary district rates at 14 9 mills. Internationally France urged Paris leadership in arms talks while Tokyo pressed navy expansion, complicating a potential four power conference and sparking mixed positions in Washington and Geneva.

Board of Apportionment and Taxation Walter W. Garrity Behrens Behrens Expressed the Belief That Next Tuesday the Tax Board Board of Relief Common Council Alse William Burnham Whae John A. Leverty

Italian Flyer Starts 1875 Mile Lap Four-Continent Flight

Italian flyer Commander Francesco De Pinedo began the long leg from Bolama to Port Natal amid fatigue after a moonlight 1406 mile jump from Vila Cacoros Rio De Oro. He plans a 2000 km dash across the Atlantic with minimal protection, awaiting weather and plane endurance.

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