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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1928
Page
2
Presenting its case to the public officials have given preliminary consideration to abandoning six trolley lines. The petition states these lines have operated at a loss and residents would be inconvenienced by removal. The company notes buses could serve several lines if abandonment proceeds, but this is not a guarantee.
The burglars planned crude quick entries to homes in Norwalk Westport and stole goods including setting items. Prosecutors say they evaded capture for months, profiting little and targeting multiple homes from January 5 to January 28 including Smith Westport Shorehaven Golf Club Post Darbey Taylor Doherty and Thornhill.
Police say Peersigo, linked to multiple robberies and a safe cracking spree, can be tried in Hartford for burglary and faces a warrant from Windsor Vermont for escape. Authorities seized tools and money tied to Palace Theatre Norwich robbery. Hoppe, under police guard, is suspected in a 1927 Quincy police murder and is undergoing identity checks after alleged face alteration.
Fragmentary ad text notes a remedy claimed to relieve headaches and cold symptoms. The snippet mentions a box labeled Joe-Adi and a person named W. Greve. Details are unclear but indicate a patent medicine style promotion.
Ruth Jane Mix, fifteen, daughter of actor Tom Mix, selected attorney Albert A Kidder as her guardian. Superior Judge Charles A Crall upheld the choice under California law granting a minor the right to pick a guardian at age 15. The guardian dispute arose amid Mrs Alice Stokes Mix seeking higher support for Ruth Jane.
A speaker rejects repealing the Eighteenth Amendment while urging vigorous enforcement. The text emphasizes support for the constitutional law and a constructive pursuit of the social and economic experiment.
In Somerville police pursue a sensational murder tied to a woman named Miss Brown, allegedly drugged, robbed, and burned to death after a failed California wedding trip. The dead woman had drawn cash and bonds from a New York bank. clues point to a man called Doctor, described as a refined figure with a car, seen with Miss Brown in Central Park and in a sedan near the crime scene. A taxi driver report ties a possible second suspect to the case, with gunmen and a staged theft appearance. investigators pursue leads across Albany and Kingston as they seek the truth behind the doctor’s identity and motive.
Sheriff Cook feared a fall as the discovery of Indian relics at Shelton Park drew crowds. Bones in his possession include a leg and skull, not in perfect condition, with Peabody Museum noting a dowbe funeral on a Huntington farm and suggesting the park may have been an Indian burying ground.
The House naval committee endorses a plan to build 16 ships including 16 cruisers and aircraft carriers, adds two salvage ships for disaster response, and retains powers to suspend or modify construction if international limits change. Secretary Wilbur notes that replacing tonnage could mean 184 ships over time, given a 20 year ship life.
Mew Haven February twenty three. Howard Swazey Buck Ph D assistant professor of English at Yale admitted he was fined 100 dollars and costs by Judge S Victor Prince in New London police court for a simple assault. Gibbs a wheelman for New Haven Dairy company also paid a like fine. Buck said the incident was very unjust and would say nothing else.
Washington February 23 The Navy credited automatic wing aleta safety devices with saving two Navy flyers Lieutenant N E Kendell and Avia tion Metalenith G L Barkley from death when their plane stalled at about 300 feet over Capital Airport field The engine stoppage sent the craft into a tall spin but the deagent was checked and control regained The plane sustained slight damage as it nosed over on rough ground during the landing.
The tax collector’s office will stay open all day tomorrow until 5 pm to help residents pay personal taxes. Collector Ho ward 8 notes it is the last Saturday of the month with 36,000 already paid and many more to come.
Jimmy Simpson star center of the Bridgeport Trade School five was declared eligible by the Fairfield County Interscholastic League last night in Norwalk. The league ruled that players must be declared eligible by their school principals before competing in league contests.
In Birmingham, King George laments a smoky room at Buckingham Palace. While touring the British Industries Fair he joked about needing an electric stove to replace the open fireplace and keep the room less smoky.
Stamford Feb 25 A special correspondent reports Miss Ruth Gandrup former bookkeeper for Barshel Squyera Inc Stamford electing goods dealers faces March 7 hearing on embezzlement charges. She claims innocence and says the matter is in the hands of her attorney Leo Davis of Norwalk.
The aviator Lindbergh was forced down by a mast and brought the plane to a stop to aid him. Reports indicate the flying colonel wishes to withdraw from public life and shed the idol image. Mrs. Lindbergh, Evan Geline Lindbergh’s mother, said he has permanently retired from the public spotlight after returning from a South American trip.
Christchurch and George E Crawford of the Crawford Laundry Co exchanged land with the church to straighten parcels. Deeds filed with the town clerk show each side giving narrow strips, allowing parking and truck loading space for the laundry. The church plans no new buildings, says Rev Ernest J Craft.
A formal dedication of the Junior College of Connecticut will be held this evening in the auditorium at 1001 Fairfield Avenue. Program includes speeches by Dr. John W Withert of New York University and Dr. Edward O D Lee of Columbus, Missouri, president of the American Association of Junior Colleges. Students may tour the building starting at 7 o'clock, with Dr. Alfred C. Fones presiding at 8 o'clock.
The Albatross monoplane, attempting to break the endurance record now held by Germany, was forced to descend after a broken push rod ended its 10 hour 82 minute flight around Imperial Cala. The crew reported no injuries and will assess next steps.
Agnes Wendt of 7 Arch street started as secretary in the sanitary division of the Department of Health, replacing Mrs Florence Mullane who recently resigned. Wendt, a Central High School graduate, took a commercial course and prior to city service was secretary to Charles A. Sheehan of Blue Club Coach Lines. Her parents are Mr and Mrs Theodore Wendt.
Lowell Thomas told Contemporary club members at Brooklown Country club of a nine month future expedition to an unrevealed destination. He recapped past adventures including a 25 000 mile flight through two countries and shared observations from Allenby in Palestine and Lawrence in Arabia with moving pictures and photos.
A 24 year old Gustaf Carlson passed a worthless $35 check at Joseph Gilman’s music shop at 394 Fair Avenue and received a ukulele. The Westchester Title and Trust check bore a forged First National Bank Bridgeport name and proved fraudulent when the bank cleared it. Police asked to search for Carlson yesterday.
Detroit February 3 Assauted Press reports a mud soaked scene as Mrs J W Cornair prevented a crowd of souvenir hunters from grabbing Lindbergh and Lamphier aircraft relics on a fog abandoned airplane farm. Her actions halted a scramble for muskrat gloves later returned to Selfridge field crew.
Mussolini told Petit Journal that rumors about the Fascist regime are false and that Italy and France can settle any issues, as Italy seeks no territorial demands. He cited youth as the regime’s sustaining force and affirmed no problems with France cannot be settled.
The funeral of Jane Cuneo of 330 James Street was held from Mullins Scott and Redgate Funeral Parlors then St. Raphael's Church with a Requiem Mass by Rev. Thomas J Sullivan. Interment was in St Michael's Cemetery. John infant son of Brewer and Bertha De Nomne of 65 Haddon Street died yesterday. funeral at 3:00 PM from Charles L. Dennis and San Funeral Home, interment Mountain Grove Cemetery.
A string of obituaries and funeral services are announced across Bridgeport and nearby towns. Robert T Whittle, infant son of John R and Katharine Kennedy Whittle, died after pneumonia at Guidon street. Thomas J Mannion and Julia Gribisch have services today. Others include Assad Stassip, Mary Murphy Coburn, Raffaele Santa Barbera, William Bailey Whittelsey, Anne Mary M Carter, Ollik Risisky, and more, with interments in St Michael's cemetery, Union City, Arlington National Cemetery, Oak Cemetery, and local plots.
Delaney a Bridgeport burglar and ex police reporter received 6 to 10 years on each of two counts served concurrently after confession. He admitted twelve burglaries in Brooklawn, New Haven pawnshop arrests followed by wife and baby scenes at police HQ. Details list homes robbed from April to October including Colorado Avenue and Yale Street, with jewelry valued in thousands recovered from pawnshops and at his home.
Police and town prosecutor query a shooting incident at the Argino residence. Officers detain two Argino suspects and bring them to hospital patients. A revolver and shotgun are recovered. a suspect sustains head and hand injuries. Victim Feble, 27, described as employed.
People suffer after meals from excess acid causing discomfort and indigestion. Misurated Magnesia offers immediate neutralization of stomach acidity, easing gas, bloating, and pain. Take after meals to prevent fermenting and improve appetite. ask your druggist for Blyurated Magnesia in powder or tablet form.
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