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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1927

Page

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Will Fight Flight From Buenos Aires Continue After Crash

Washington reports the goodwill air mission will continue despite the deaths of aviators Captain Clinton F. Woolsey and Lt. John W. Benton near Buenos Aires. Parachutes allegedly not used. officials say both officers remained aboard until impact while parachutes functioned for others. Major Largur to decide resumption date. two other pilots to be sent to Panama. homeward hop planned for remaining planes.

Washington Buenos Aires Lin Clinton F. Woolsey John W. Benton Iferherr A. Dargue Davison Dayton Ohio Largur Mane Panama New York Detroit War Department Dargue Woolsey Benton Targue Anht Ennia C. Whitehead Ound Abov Wuld Taft Woolf Liea~ Benton

Bishop criticized for slight at Dr Grant funeral

In New York Rev William Guthrie of St Marks of the Bowery condemned Bishop William T for failing to offer St John the Divine Cathedral for memorial services for Dr Percy Stickney Grant former rector of the Church of the Ascension. He said the proper place was the cathedral or the House of Worship for all People and called the omission disgraceful.

New York Wiliam T Episcopal Forest of St. John the Divine Percy Stickney Istant Tam Cathedral of St. John the Diving Church of the Ascension Grant

Woman killed as two trains strike auto at crossing

Gary Indiana Feb 27 Mia Maude Edwards mother of three was killed when her auto was struck by two trains coming from opposite directions at a crossing. Five other people escaped with injuries as a tin mill superintendent Larbett received a possible fatal fracture and others were lightly hurt.

Gary Ind Maude Edwards Hues

Nativity of Feng Continues in Doubt

Reports from Budapest and Bridgeport dispute Feng’s birthplace as the "shiisthu general" Gen ecu Wenve Yu Hetang remains elusive. Discrepant dispatches say he is Hungarian or abed, with claims of Shensi as his origin and ties to the wintering Movinetan army near Peking.

Suangital Genecu Wenve Yu-Hetang Budapest Hungary Bridgeport Conn Feng Jn China Meng Shensi Peking

Forum Members See Lincoln Improvisation

Disjointed notes from Page 17 reference Forum members viewing Lincoln impersonation. The noisy column mixes diverse items from Page 1 through Page 17, mentioning state and county events, a Long Island fire damage, Hawley high school, and several unrelated items across different pages. The text confirms a broad, garbled newspaper page collage rather than a single cohesive story.

Spualier Forum Lincoln Ive Pag Yale Ansonia

Chilean dictator challenges courts in pursuit of agitators

Chilean Premier General Ibanez vowed to purge public institutions including the courts, accusing judges of delaying cases against government critics. He named Justice Urzua and Ignatio Ugarte Ovalle amid arrests totaling nearly 340, many among working men, as efforts to rid the nation of agitators proceed.

Santiago Chile ADV J Oanez Gouris Enera Thanex Elinpe Urana Tha Court of Appeals Faltari High Court Ujo Justi Thority McCay Dustic DB Copeland Urzua Ignavio Ugarte Ovalle Urgante Awa Ieveral Ibanez Irom CS Ste Persong

Soviet Reply to Britain Denies Violating Treaty

The Soviet note in reply to Britain’s protest argues no breach of the Anglo Russian accords. It accuses Britain of relying on faked documents and seeks arbitration on International Communist activity. It aims to preserve friendly ties while denying imperial provocations and reiterating grievances.

Tn Universal Service Lwondon Russia London Foreign Office Auster Chamberlain Britain Enasia Nove Xavier Chamberlain Mote Soviet Union

Bootlegger publicity alarm in Newark rumor ride

Newark officials and dry agents dismiss a sensational report about a massive seized rum cargo aboard the British steamer Kkamas. They say the story is publicity by bootleggers to spur demand and that no proof supports the claim of 150,000 cases. Authorities in Philadelphia held captain and crew on the tale's basis as the probe continues.

Newark M. J. Long Kkamas Reeves Predelphia Len Story Delaware River

De Pinedo to Hop Off for Sao Paulo Today

Italian aviator Francesso De Pinedo, leading a four continent air tour, is expected to depart for Sao Paulo tomorrow morning. He aims to reach Buenos Aires Tuesday, stay about eight days, then push northward toward the next leg of his expedition. Also: Playwright Roger Couper Megrue dies in New York at 53, famed for Broadway hits 11 Days to Advertise Under Cover Venomous.

Aid DE Tangero Mmander Francesso de Pinedo Nao Jeu Uenos Aires New York Taap Rol Couper Megruc Hig Mir

Newborn Infant Found In Valise On Derby Doorstep

A 15 minute old baby boy wrapped in an Indian blanket was found in a brown valise on a Derby doorstep. Police and health officials, led by Derby’s health officer Tomas Plunket, investigated potential parents while the infant, brought to Griffin Hospital, remained under hospital watch during inquiries.

Derby Bridgeport Deroy Sin Meg Samuel Sanford Coraline Griffin Hospital Sanford Albert Fledin Tomas Plunket Bridgeport Potiwr Department Griffil Hospital

Connecticut bill seeks council manager form for towns

A Senate bill proposed by Senator Buckingham would let any city town or borough adopt a council and manager local government without further legislative action. The Connecticut Civic Association supports treating municipal affairs like business corporations. Adoption requires a majority vote with proper safeguards at a regular or special election.

Senate Buckingham Connecticut Civil Connecticut Civic Association

Long Hill blaze blamed on mice chewing matches

Fire at a Main Street Long Hill house, near Bridgeport, caused about 1000 dollars damage. Mice chewing matches started the blaze in a closet, with residents Jh F Barske and Murphy. Bridgeport firemen aided by Long Hill crew, chief Kellogg, and Assistant Chief Baardae helped control the flames. In separate dispatch, Britain ready to reply to Coolidge disarmament proposal with sympathy but reservations on naval needs.

Main Street Long Hil Bridgeport Jh. F. Barske Murphy Long Hill Charles Kellogg Kelloge Bridgeport Fire Department George F. Baardae Sau London Coolidge Washington Austen Chamberlain Foreign Affairs Hhouse of Commons Dominions Anmyer Woolidge Great Britain League of Nationala England

Druggists Attack Medicinal Liquor Bill as Needful or Not

Washington February 27.1 AP A Senate vote on the administration prohibition reorganization bill awaits tomorrow. Retail druggists counsel attack both the Hawley Widner measures as unnecessary for law enforcement. Warne B Wheeler defends them for civ il service and prohibition enforcement.

Washington Senate House Warne B. Wheeler Anti Seloon League Whitney Ranizaion Din Prohibition Bureau Wheeler Coolidge

Western railroads to refuse wage increase

Western railroad managers announced they would oppose a 7 1 2 percent wage increase demanded by conductors and trainmen unions. Officials said the unions seek about 13 900 060 dollars a year in raises across all branches, a figure unions dispute as too high. The action follows earlier increases granted to conductors and trainmen in the eastern and southeastern regions.

Mhicago Order of Railroad Conductura Brotherhood of Railway Treinmen Cms 1 Western Railroad Lyne United States

Coolidge to Announce Five Members of New Radio Board

President Coolidge is expected to reveal the five appointees to the newly created radio commission. Three Republicans and four Democrats will represent the five radio districts with New York City as the Second District hub. Leading contenders for the New York post include L. S. Baker, H. Caldwell, and Robert H. Marriate.

NEW Tork Coolidge Radio Commission United States New York Ity L. 8. Baker The National Assason of Broadcasters Vc H. Caldwell Radio Magasine Robert H. Marriate Institute of Radio Fingineera

Middle West for Dry Law Repeal Butler Declares

Butler reports strong Middle West support for repealing the prohibition amendment and opposition to a third term. He says crowds in Ohio Indiana Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota urged repeal and to vote the Desperatia ticket to punish Coolidge for the Narx Hunger veto. He predicts Ogudge will retire in 1923 and says Republicans must nominate a wet candidate to win.

New York Middle West Coolidge Nicholas Mary Tutler Columbia University Ohio Indiana Ilinois Wisconsin Minnesota Butler Ogudge Roosevelt Lab Bnnton United States Borah Quebec St. Paul Minneapolis

Jews Protest Persecution Resolution Adopted in Bridgeport Lodge

A Bridgeport Independent Order of Brith Abraham meeting adopted unanimously a resolution protesting the persecution of Jewish people in Roumania. The grand lodge recommended action and resolutions will be sent to 600 lodges and then to Congress. The deputy grand master urged forming a new class for the grand judge, with no date set.

Roumania Bridgeport Order of Brith Abraham Main Street Grand Lodge Nathan Rosenthal Tin Fore Congress Crand Ronenthealga Hia Hares KB. Krentzman The Ledge Tr. Wos

Auto Hits Girl. Driver Flees in Bridgeport Street Crash

A Ford tourer struck Joanna Kelder as she crossed prison avenue at Connecticut avenue last night. The child, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Kelder, suffered a fractured skull and was taken to Bridgeport hospital in critical condition. Police sought the fleeing vehicle and questioned residents, but no clues were found.

Police of Bridgeport Griffin Hospital Strick Johanna, Kelder Prison Avenue Connecticut Avenue Jonanna Jdavobug Kelder Linton Avenues Polce Eeeney Yeine

Britain May Recognize Diaz Government in Nicaragua

British officials after talks aboard the cruiser Colombo indicated Britain would recognize the Diaz regime if needed, coordinating with U S forces. Captain Lecky noted lack of specifics from the Admiralty and said action would follow consultation with Rear Admiral Latimer. The Colombo’s arrival stirs jubilation among the British colony as shore leave may be arranged. The U S import of 1,700 Marines and 360 more troops were landed to protect railways and ensure communications across Managua to Granada as Liberal forces loom.

Vokinto Nicvaragua Harold Petterson Lecky 4Coloimabo Colombo Patterson Joweeky Admiralty Latimes Nicaraguan Britain United States Texas John L. Griffith Melville San Diego Managh Nicaragua Altair Corinto Nicaragua de Haviland Managua Granada Mascaya

Tracks of Connecticut Valley dinosaur found in Branford rocks

Yale geologists Dr Malcom Thorpe and Professor Wheater Longwell report six inch dinosaur tracks and fossil fish impressions in red sandstone and shale near Branford. The Connecticut Valley dinosaur, long traced in the region, left three toe bird like footprints and evidence of freshwater fish beneath its tracks indicating a water filled landscape from ancient times.

Branford Yale Connecticut Valley Malcom KR. Thorpe Peabody Museum New Maven Connecticut Longweil North Froresaer Longwell Shawow Lake

Walsh to seek Senate probe into prosperity and living costs

Senator Walsh of Massachusetts plans a resolution tomorrow to form an 18 member Senate committee to conduct a sweeping inquiry into the nation’s economic state. The probe would assess agricultural overproduction, unemployment, production curtailment, tariff effects, government agency efficiency, and watered stock practices affecting living costs.

Washington APY Senate Walsh Demoocrat Massachusetts Walls Come Merc Recome Mem Atcona Cam Reve

Foul Play Suspected In Ansonia Brass Worker Case

In Ansonia on February 27, officials said the body of Michael Egan, 43, an American Brass employee, was found in the canal. Autopsy and medical examiner tests suggested he may have died before entering the water, with about $390 missing and only $3.76 found on his person. The physicians’ report will go to Corner Mix.

Ansonia Michael Egan American Brass Company Edward K. Parmelee Marvin 3 Corner Mix

Refreshment Stand Destroyed by Fire on Milford Turnpike

A wooden refreshment stall at The Tourista Camp on the Milford turnpike three miles east of Milford center burned at 3 20 last night. The building owned by York TV was destroyed. a Milford headquarters crew and engine responded but arrived after the blaze. Loss undetermined but insured.

Milford Turnpike Milfard Center W York TV Milford Jia Isaurance

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