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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1928

Page

2

Lawson Sentenced and Trial Details Revealed in Westport Case

The Westport arson and insurance case against Lawson unfolds with his six crime sentence and claims of a locked door and barred window during a fatal blaze. Prosecutors seek maximum punishment while highlighting Lawson’s reform affiliations and a lengthy insurance payoff linked to Adams’s death and a high-profile jury trial.

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Wheeler Seeks Night Motor Patrols for Bridgeport

Mayor Behrens signs waivers to buy tyres and cars for three night patrol motorized booths in East Bridgeport West End Black Rock and Brooklawn. Each car will carry two officers, use sidecar motorcycles, and connect to police HQ by telephone to respond to complaints and deter auto theft in outlying areas. patrol runs from 3 pm to 7 am daily.

Central Connecticut F. Wiliam Behrens Patrat Outskirte East Bridgeport West End Black Rock Brooklawn North End Dgbt

Flivver Plane Fails Short Of Gas On Long Flight

Pilot Harry Brooke of the Fordflivver, under the National Aeronautic Association, reportedly broke the world record for planes of 40 horsepower or less but ran out of gas slightly beyond 100 miles from start. The record of 871 miles by Max Kupping remains, with Brooke’s route deviating toward Miami to avoid North Carolina peaks, a distance the association notes only the air line between departure and landing counts. The Fordflivver, a small plane with a 26 foot span, five foot height, 16 foot length, 550 pound weight, 52.5 gallon tank and 1.88 pound lifting power, is part of early air venture development.

Fordlivver Harry Brooke National Aecranatic Assocition Max Kupping le Bourges Paris Kownigsberg Cer- Inany Brooks Amgts Beech

Hickman and Hunt Identified in HoldUp Murder

William E. Hickman and Welby Hunt were identified as the robbers in the Toms drug store hold up on Christmas Eve last year a year ago. Ivy Toms with tears testified as Hickman faces death for the Parker murder and Perry Parker, father of Murlan, heard himself branded a slayer in the same courtroom.

Los Angeles Associated Press William E. Hickman Welby Hunt Mars Ivy Toms Toms Drug Store Hickman Parker Perry M. Parger Murlan

Webb Arrested by Stratford Police for DUI in Milford

Milford Feb 21 Special Correspondent. William H Webb aged forty seven of 01 Elm Street was arrested tonight at the request of Stratford police on a charge of driving while under the influence of liquor. Police officer John Quirk made the arrest, Stratford officer Joby Geary Swalford assisted.

Milford Walliam H. Webb Ehn Street Tard Polce Webb John Quirk Joby Geary

Sinclair Sentenced for Jury Meddling Contempt

The judge found Sinclair and associates responsible for obstructing justice in the Fall Sinclair trial. Shadowing jurors by Burns operatives was ruled a contempt, leading to Sinclair's sentence and the case moving toward appeal. Burns defended his innocence and called the decision unjust while expressions of loyalty surfaced in court.

Wyoming Pat Noe Ueler Edward J. Kistwell Tv Ore Don. K. King Jonny Akers Mod Wts Sidons Kidwell Bevir Siddons Burns Sinclair Junice Siddions Sinehur Rlndniy W. Sherman Burns William J. Burns Burns Detective Agency Washington Bluclair Day Martin W. Lotveton B Siddons Stolster Justice Siddons Department of Justice Aready Siddona U. 8 Senate Aurst Ony Bowne Court of Appeals Sinlaw Justica Staddons Uumperags Hearst Newspipe Burnsecards S. Atlarney Cr Neill Ove

Firemen Face Suit Over Fort Trumbull Club House Use

A civil action in New Haven circles centers on Fort Trumbull Beach Club House use. Fire department captain Andrew Healey and Mrs Healey file against Fort Trumbull Beach Fire Company and its auxiliary over a resolution granting use rights versus deed records. Witnesses and local officials describe the dispute as a tense, evolving conflict tied to payments, records, and membership.

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Final tax rate to exceed 3 mills near Tuesday, mayor says

The tax board reviewed preliminary appropriations and a reduced department budget as it moved toward a final levy. Officials projected a final tax rate near three mills, with per pupil school costs and cafeteria funding debated, and notes issued to cover anticipated shortfalls.

Irving Berlin Denies Wife Illness Reports

Irving Berlin denies reports that his wife Ellin Mackay is ill and may need to live in Arizona. He says she is in perfect health and refutes claims of any illness requiring relocation.

Irving Berlin Palm Springs Cal Associated Puest New York City Ellin Mackay Arizona Berlin

Court faults Brumby in S4 collision survivors

A Navy Court of Inquiry faults Rear Admiral Frank Brumby for lacking decisive guidance in the S4 submarine collision with the destroyer Paulding off Provincetown. The report, backing by Secretary Mellon, emphasizes the lookout failures and suggests Brumby be detached from command of the control force. The court notes the S4 crew faced death and that weather and dives were factors, with recovery ongoing and casualty details outlined.

Navy court probes submarine disaster and rescue gaps

The Portsmouth court found crew actions and lack of rescue precautions contributed to a submarine disaster. It urged safer ship legends on charts, clearer trial courses warnings, joint Navy Treasury vessel movement rules, and a technical board to study salvage and safety gear.

Aly Purkler Jime Wee Portsmouth Navy Yard Navy Department Treasury Department

Salvage Fleet to Raise Submarine S-4 by April 1

Boston February 21 The submarine S-4, which sank off Provincetown after colliding with the Coast Guard destroyer Faulkingham on December 17, 1927, is to be raised by April 1. Naval salvage officers report about 65 percent completion with weather favorable for an earlier finish. Final tests of compartments proceed as pontoons are lowered and the hull raised. 32 bodies have been recovered. eight remain inside the vessel, in the torpedo room and nearby compartments.

Adame Lin Lawson Westport Tes Francis P. Dunnigan Adams John A. Dolan Charles J. Quigley New Harlem Bridge Kenneth Allen Lawton Port Epecal Crest Tag County Orden R. Arthur Brows Tyatein Ochiela Lite Alam Boss Mayer Bsebrens Lim Humee, Db Blecusr of Public Works A. J. Northey Lus Yupwirs Stretford Avenue Congress Grand Street Meu Public Works Department Intell Muiage Health Department von Wilsons Re. K. Jones Provincetown Maas John H. Baylis Brumby Frank H. Brumby Fas Bees Atlantic Prank H. Brumby Ambs Peressary Kingway Frank I. Brumby U.S Wilbur Mellon The Treasury Baylis Melon Vta Coss Guard Paulding BE. H. Campbell Navy Guiior Act Indials Daekxon Aeramen Joseph. Lown Jeste Bratton Pauldin Faulding Coast Guard Fey Boston Feh Associated Press Ernest J. King King Hepe Efferta

Convicted Officer Declines Comment on Board of Inquiry

Boston reports Lieut Commander Baylis refused to comment on the Naval Board of Inquiry findings re the Provincetown collision that sank a submarine. Prosecuting counsel Leroy Reinberg calls the court findings unfair and vows to seek full congressional review. The disaster cost 40 lives and raised questions about submarine movements.

Boston Fey Associated Press John S Hayles Urecortt Guard Paulding Prevavenyn Dee Mint Nubal Board of Injury Baylik Roy K. Jones Baylis Leroy Reinberg Court of Inquiry Bayils Navy Baylia Provincetown

Marine Pilot and Passenger Die in Haiti Plane Crash

Port au Prince Haiti Feb 21 Second Lieutenant John T Harris United States Marine Corps and Homer Howell United Fruit Company representative were killed this afternoon in a plane crash at Port De Paix. The crash cause is undetermined Harris greeted the visiting flyer Col Lindbergh and commanded the hangar. Harris home said to be Greenfield Missouri.

Port-Au-Prince Haiti Associated Press John T Harris United States Marine Corps Homer Howell United Fruit Company Port-De-Paix Lieut. Harris Lindbergh Greenfield Missouri

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