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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1928

Page

2

Bingham rebuked as discouteous by woman leader

Stamford activist Miss Emily Louise Plumiley, president of the Connecticut Federation of Women's Clubs, assailed Senator Hiram Bingham for opposing measures backed by Connecticut women, citing his Yale professor past and actions in Washington. She backs the Cooper bill to bar prison-made goods from inter state commerce but notes mixed support among Connecticut leaders and governors.

Hiram Bingham Connecticut Emily Louise Plumiley Stamford Connecticut Federation of Women's Clubs Plumtey Cooper Congress Bingham Yale Edward D Robbins New Haven Washington Béon House H. Trumbull Senate Wingham National Federation of Women Misa Lexnr George P McLean State Federation General Federation of Women Tite Mie Jonn J Egan Ber Connecticut Federal of Labor John H Trumbull Egan Connectic Miss Plumiey Coop Hse

Prison labor debate targets copper bill protest

A speaker argued prisoners should be deprived of special privilege if shirt making ends, proposing work on nonoutside products like auto markers at Cheshire. He plans to telegram Connecticut labor leaders to protest the copper bill to Connecticut representatives in Washington.

Gooda Cheshire Wethersfield Rome Connpticut Federation of Labor Conn Cticut Washington

Robbins Opposes Curbing Sale of Prison Products

E D Robbins of New Haven testifies against the Hawes Cooper bill at the House Labor Committee hearing in Washington. He argues the measure violates state rights by stripping interstate status from prison made goods and fears federal overreach. He says prison labor supports discipline and national prosperity through free commerce across states.

Cooper Pachusetts New York New Jo Colorado Pennsylvania Zevon United States Department George WH. Wanning Washington, DC Hawes-Cooper E D Robbins New Haven House Committee On Labor Robbins Joel Manlove Miasouri Hart Fenn Wethersfield Conn

Ullman Funeral To Be Thursday

Major Ullman a longtime New Haven political figure and GOP supporter dies. He helped build Townsend era campaigns and guided Col Tilson’s congressional bid. Survived by widow Sophie, daughter nine Ullman, and stepson Max Leiber. service slated for Thursday.

Cap Lo Weingarten John Q Harry Stiles George B Coldwell William F Verd James T More Michael D McGovern Yonn Towe Charles W Blrely Harry A Leonard D A Bilskeslee Jacob P Goodhart George Blumer A G_ Nadler Gustave Kahn Louis Sagar Theodore R Binkeslee Dayton Osterwels Emanual Flealheimer Agintor Amyot Major Ullman Morris Mina Ullman Bavaria Congress Avenue Lafayette Rome Street New Haven James B . McGann State Senate Rose Street Ullman Hone Colonel Ullman Strouse Adler Jfe George L Lilley Lilley Br Majo Frank B Weeks Major Ultman Weeks Republican State Central Committee Yeang Mens Republican Club Lovritson Vorry Majo Ulman Ullmans Adie Majo Wibnan Hs Sopie Osterverss Ullman Lewis Oslerneis Merchey Ianyeala Mis Ullman Disi Max B Leiilel Proprietoy Muir Pid Joepy Ullman

Senator Bingham Calls for U S Airship Build Up

In a Senate speech Senator Hiram Bingham of Connecticut argued America lags behind Britain and Germany in rigid airship development. He urged building two ships authorized by Congress, noting the Los Angeles demonstrates airship value for patrol, transport, and overseas links. He cited helium supply and strong safety record in prior flights.

Washington America Hiram Bingham Connecticut Senate Britain Germany Bingham Great Britain Government Aspense South Atlantic Los Angeles Caribbean Sea Canazone Hawaii

Dirigible Los Angeles Returns From Panama Voyage

After a visit to Panama the US dirigible Los Angeles sails from France Field for Lakehurst NJ. The craft reached France Field last night, moored with crew aboard, and heads toward Guacanayabo Bay Cuba for a night before resuming the run home. Public officials and crowds along the way salute the airship and its crew as they plan the Cuba stop and next leg to New Jersey.

France Field Coaal Zone Associated Press Panama United States Dirigible Los Angeles Lakehurst NJ Panama City Canal Zone Guacanayabo Bay Cuba Lazil America Charles A Lindbergh St Louis E C Rosendah William S Graves Army Navy

Noted Jesuit at Vatican Stabbed in Turbulent Era

A report recounts Tacchi Ventuii a Jesuit scholar and secretary who aided church state ties with Mussolini era. It notes his influence on Vatican Italian talks and possible territorial concessions shaping the Roman Question, amid broader political shifts.

Scholes Duce Fathe Tacchi Ventuii Society of Jesus Vatican Bing Mussolini Asaough Hillary Im Chigi Holy See

Greenwich Fathers-in-Law Court Battle Over Wedding Costs

In Greenwich the case of Charles Severlo versus Cimbola centers on paying one half of the wedding expenses for Miss Eva Cimbela and Frank Severlo. Testimony includes Cimbola’s claim he opposed the match and only consented under pressure, and Severlo’s assertion of a verbal agreement to share costs. The trial before Judge James R Mead concluded with a reserved decision.

Greenwich Cimbela Mimms Eva Cimbela Frank Severlo Hianus Severlo Charles Severlo Cimbola James R Mead Severo Cimbals Cimbala Frani Servio Cimboa Knights of Columbus

Godfrey Dominates Basque Rival in Ten Round Bout

In a lengthy middleweight style bout, Godfrey outpointed Basque Paulino across ten rounds. The Zerba fighter landed body attacks and head shots with clinches and relentless pressure, while Paulino answered with rights to the head and fierce body work. The momentum swung several times, but Godfrey maintained the advantage through most rounds.

Godfey Godfrey George Azcendun Azendun Pauino Helgut Paulino Paulno Tran Paulina Gefffre Azcadun Uzcudun Becque Ana Palino Jetta Vacudun Godrey Battereed Paulino Ateying

Flax Industry Hints at 1928 Acreage Expansion

A report by the Bureau of Agricultural Economics and state agricultural officials suggests flax acreage can be expanded profitably to replace other crops as in 1928, signaling potential boosts for Washington growers and related industries.

Washington Associated Press

Duane Brewer in serious crash danger list update

Duane Brewer printing executive, injured February 19 in an automobile accident, remained in critical condition at St Vincent's Hospital last night. Doctors fought to save him as a danger list status was reported. Deputy Richard G Sheridan, at his home 407 William Bltcoot, due to carbon monoxide poisoning, was steadily sinking in resistance. physicians held a consultation at his home.

Duane Brewer Vincent's Hospital Snerff Richard G Sheridan William Bltcot

Rites Held for Domenica Zambardo and Local Ill Passings

Funeral details span several local figures: Domenica Zambardo of 97 Maplewood Avenue lay in state then St Raphael’s Church with high mass and choirs. pallbearers listed include Catherine Segala and Mary Formaggotti. Additional services honor Aerusha Allen of Westport, Charlotte Francis formerly of New Haven and Bridgeport, Mary E Smith Brush of 320 Colorado Avenue, Charles H Randolph of 405 William Street, Jacob Krupski of 936 Kossuth Street, Helen McGuire of 110 Huntington Road, Jeremiah J Gleay, Lena Lindshog of 278 East Main Street, and Leonard Lienna of 54 Asylum Street. interments follow at St Michaels cemetery, Lower Greens Farms, East Avenue, Park, and related sites.

Sonvenira Aimbardo Domenica Zambardo Maplewood Avenue St. Raphael's Church J Cisero Anna de Rosa Lena Mary Formaggotti Cratherine Segala Mary Aerusha Allen Charles Fable Westport Allen Hillside Charles H Allen Wilson Street Bridgeport Edmund J Gates Holy Trinity Church Lower Greens Farms Ays Charlotte Francis Charlotte Francs Seeley Street Hillside Home Evergreen Cemetery New Haven Francis Walter Francis Mary E. Brush Mary E Smith Brush James Henry Brush Colorado Avenue East Avenue Norwalk Mre Brush Arthur George C Batcheller Mary C Brush Irene St George's Episcopal Church Jacob Krupski Kossuth Street St Michel's Archangel RC Church Aly Mine St Michael's Cemetery Helen McGuire Thomas J McGuire Huntington Road St Vincent's Hospital St Charles’ Church Salem Lena Linds East Main Street Park City Hospital Ow Saven East Washington Avenue Park Cemetery Dumenca Zambardo Domenica Zumbardo St Raphael's Church St Michel's Cemetery Leonard Bidenow Leonard Lienna Sunda Bhs Asylum Street Ills Moining Holy Rosary Duned St Michaels Cemetery

Albany Excited Over Lindbergh Prospective Visit

The Albany capital city buzzed over a planned visit by Colonel Charles A Lindbergh and backers. He will arrive from New York City to be welcomed by Governor Smith, attend a 2 PM aviation hearing with notable officials, and view a War Department film Twenty Five Years in the Air. Ruth Elder and a Spanish Medal of Honor presentation loom after the events.

Albany Associated Press New Yok State Charen Lindbergh Lomarro New York City St Louis Thomas G Lamphier Selfridge Field Midh Lindbergh Smith Lester J Maitland San Francisco Honolulu Flyer Willam P McCracken Department of Commerce Eduard P. Warner Navy Department F Trubee Davison Wer Porter F. Adams National Aeronautical Association John F O Ryan Colonial Western Airways Twe War Department Thurador Capitol Mies Ruth Elder J Griswold Webb Senate Aviation Committee

Westport Girl Faces Extended Hospital Stay After Throat Infections

Miss Ann Wood twenty of Westport, secretary to the town school superintendent, remained under care at the Post Graduate hospital after two more throat abscesses were found. She had been admitted February 15 with a marmalade bite and a sliver in her throat, transferred from Norwalk and then to New York. Doctors say abscesses unlikely to be dangerous unless complications arise, with release possible in three weeks if lungs show no issues. Friends plan a sunshine basket upon her return to Rackland avenue.

Westport Post Graduate Hospital Ann Wood Fost Graduate Hospital Miss Wood Mark S. Lesle Norwalk New York Miss Wood Deel Rackland Avenue

Woman 104 gets ride in plane in Mexico City dispatch

A 104 year old woman recounts a plane ride in New York style optimism describing aviation as a future travel mode. Meanwhile not far away near Guadalajara federal soldiers killed eleven bandits captured after robbing passengers and holding up autos on the road.

Mexico City Associated Press Guadalajara Federal Solddiers

Build Up Any Boy in Two Weeks With Fig Syrup

An advertisement touts California fig syrup as a tonic to invigorate children and cure constipation. It claims daily fruit intake and the syrup’s gentle, cleansing effect, urging parents to test a two week regimen and seek genuine California fig syrup in a 50 cent bottle at drugstores.

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