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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1927

Page

2

Five Killed in West Shore Wreck Rescue Efforts At Scene

Witnesses describe a fatal wreck on the Bear Mountain bridge as rescue workers from nearby towns including Ald Neely and Augustus Eidenkampp rush to aid victims. Passengers trapped by debris freed with knives, a New York Central statement notes signals were working, formal investigation due tomorrow.

Gia Max A. Gitzer New York Ald Claude Neely Augustus Eidenkampp Union City New Jesey Canary Connecticut Bear Mountain Bridge War Netty Eidenkampp Shawaa Barnet N. Goldberg Irving J. Samadowitz New York Central Railroad Ontario William Brandt Weelawken J. Hitciregarder Brandt A. J. Lewis N. O

U S proposals on cruisers raise naval tonnage concerns

The discussion centers on imperial cruiser tonnage and limits for destroyers and submarines. The United States seeks a cap that prevents Britain from exceeding 400000 tons of cruiser capacity while allowing two 100000 ton cruisers. Experts foresee Japan urging lower cruiser tonnage to curb its own programs.

United States Great Britain Bridgeman

Nitrate Cargo Fire on Pacific Steamship Mier Ebro

Fire broken out in the hold of the Pacific Steamship Mier Ebro shortly after docking at Morton Street North River with 89 passengers from South American ports. Crewmembers in gag masks entered the hold to fight the blaze but were forced back by fumes. Hose lines flooded the hold to confine the fire to one area. cause suspected as spontaneous combustion.

New York Pacific Steam Navigation Mier Ebro Morton Street North River

Barber suspect linked to Bay State girl murder

Burlington man connected to Stella Kale case denies identity as George E. Taylor. Authorities seek confirmation from Massachusetts officers as the St Albans detainee, known as Robbins, faces questions over the Ballabury Beach killing of the 21 year old Lawrence worker.

Burlington Associated Press St Albans George Robbins George E. Taylor St. Albana Mass ST. Albans Stella Kale Lawrence Ballabury Beach Massachusetts Robbins Af Taylor Kale Taylor

Compensation awards announced by Buckingham after incapacity

Compensation Commissioner E. T. Buckingham announced multiple awards today. Awards include Crane Company to Loula Adama for 89.44 weekly from June 14 for a fractured toe and O F Burghart to George W Sapperly for 21 weekly from June 4 for sacroiliac sprain, among others.

E. T. Buckingham Loula Adama West Avenue O. F. Burghart George W. Sapperly Norman Street F. Construction Company Matt Dely Greylock Places Bassett Metal Goods Company Shelton Stella Katchmar Petroleum Heat & Power Co Leroy Crocker Gordon-Walter Co Stamford John W. Ferguson Co Paterson N. J M.H F Perell Brown Bros. Brass Foundry Pasquale Bernardo Yale & Towne Manufacturing Amelia Borony

Clerks Defy State Ruling On Marriage Intentions

Torrington and Terryville clerks refuse to publish names of marriage intention filers, citing privacy and defying state official William C Welling. The stance mirrors earlier decisions by Naugatuck and other towns, keeping applications confidential.

Torrington Terryville Associated Press William C Welling Rasplilar Publc Granniss Louis Schiller, Jr Naugatuck Frc

Residents Protest Graveyard Use for Playground and Vandalism

Residents protested use of a sacred cemetery as a playground and tents, noting headstone damage and gravesite destruction. The petition urged action by city officials, referencing Section 8045 of the General Statutes and urging care for neglected cemeteries.

Four Die as Seaplane Crashes into Lake near Seattle

Four persons died when a seaplane crashed into Lake Washington between Kirkland and Seattle Beattie Insurance agent Bock of Los Angeles Wallin Wolin Roy Wallin, Olaf Johnson pilot, and Fred Stancliffe were among the passengers. Harbor boats recovered one body as grappling efforts continued for the others. The aircraft went into a spin at about 500 feet over the lake.

Seattle Wash Associated Press Washington Olaf Johnson Roy, Wolin B. Bock Lake Arrowsmith Refige Los Angeles Fred Stancliffe Beattie Insurance Gent Wallin Sand Point Bock Kirkland and Beattle Johnson

Virginia Teacher Heads National Education Association

Miss Cornelia S. Adair of Richmond Va was nominated without opposition to lead the National Education Association as its president. The convention in Seattle formed specialized groups to study common problems and closed nominations marked a busy session for the federation of teachers.

Seattle Waah Associated Presb National Education Association Representative Assembly Senate Association Cornelia Adair Richmond NBE

Compensation Award Reversed in Worker’s Pneumonia Case

Supreme Court Justice Maltbie reverses a $783 weekly award to Margaret Norton of Barton's Bias Narrow Fabric. The ruling holds the employer liable only if employment conditions caused the incapacity beyond a minor role. Norton had contracted pneumonia and empyema after flu.

Supreme Court William M. Maltbie Margaret Norton Barton’s Bias Narrow Fabric Company Linen Avenue James Street Edward T

Two families displaced by Lewis Street blaze

Fire gutted the upper floors of a two family frame dwelling at 148 170 Lewis Street around 1 pm yesterday and forced Arthur Scott and Mrs. Margaret Grant with son Howard to flee. Edward Grant awoke to flames. only minor injuries reported. Damage estimate about 1500 with roof replacement and replastering needed. Detection delay and alarm missteps contributed to rapid spread.

Lewis Street Arthur Scott Margaret Grant Howard Scott Edward Grant Scotts

Wealthy father's daughter elopes with chauffeur in Elktn case

In Elkton Maryland a 11 year old girl and her 23 year old chauffeur from Pleasantville New York were found breakfasting at a hotel. The father Hyman Sussman and State Police Sergeant William Fahnkow acted to stop the plan to obtain a marriage license. Cecil County authorities detained the couple and expelled them to New York. The romance began three months earlier after the chauffeur was hired.

Elkton Chautauqua Pleasantville Hera Hyman Sussman William Fahnkow New York Sussman Cecil County Autinanitlee Schlamo

Wrist Watches Stolen From Man After Assault

Raymond Munn of the Atlantic hotel reported to police last night that two young men assaulted him after leaving Sea Side Park. He was robbed of two wrist watches, a sapphire ring, and four inrah, which the pair escaped with before a description could be obtained.

Raymond Munn Atlantic Hotel Seaside Park

Byrd Receives Cross of Honor in France Welcome

After a non stop flight from New York, Byrd and his crew were greeted in France with admiration from French officers and citizens. Colonel Marchetti praised their skill. The party visited Lindbergh’s landing site, received the wing of honor at the Aero club, and were greeted by prominent French officials before a senate reception.

Marchetti France America New York Patia Byrd Lindbergh Aero Club Farman Bleriot Doumergue Chamberlin Levine The Senate H. A. Gibbons Rodman Wanamaker Amsterdam

Obituaries Gather for Local Residents in Morning Services

A string of funeral notices records the deaths of Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Gilpin and other residents. Services are set for Thursday and Friday at local churches, with burials planned in Park and St Michael's cemeteries. Names include John Bastion Mary A Buckley Sarah A Bryan Anna Kostek Maria Anzidel Julia Baxter and others.

Sarah Elizabeth Gilpin Baron Elizabeth Gilpin Sterling Widows Gilpin Manchester England Ernest Tudson Craft Park Cemetery Mary Buckley Mary A. Buckley Fred Buckley Broad Street Sacred Heart Church St. Michaels Cemetery Sarah A. Bryan Sarah A. Hawley Walter B. Bryan Charles E. Minton Newfield Avee Union Cemetery Atford Anna Kostek Knowlton Street Church of St John Nepomucens St. Michael's Cemetery Maria Anzidel Maria John , Anzidel Lindley: Street St. Raphael's Church

Trio Held After Attempted Hold Up

Three youths were arrested by detectives yesterday after an attempted hold up reported at Abraham Lederer’s home on Noble Avenue Monday night. Suspects John Hawley 17 of River Street John Stafford 19 of William Street and Henry Shimanix 19 of Ogden Street admitted being with Lederer prior to the incident but denied involvement in the hold up of Colonial Gas Filling receipts.

Abraham Lederer Noble Avenue John Hawley River Street John Stafford William Street Henry Shimanix Ogden Street Lederer Gan

Motorcyclist Injured In Brooklawn Crash

Louis Bristol twenty nine of 1817 North Avenue was hurled from his motorcycle when struck by an auto driven by Arthur Biglard of Nichola Avenue Fairfield. He was taken to St Vincent's hospital after initial care at the Emergency hospital.

Louis Bristol North Avenue St. Vincent’s Hospital Uoon Arthur Biglard Nichola Avenue Brooks Lawn Avenue Dewey Street St Vincent's Hospital Clara Noven Myrtle Avenue Joseph Benard Stratford Avenue

Portrait dispute over 7000 due on two paintings in New York

In Supreme Court Mrs Florence Brooks Aten of Park Avenue contests a $7000 claim by George Brush, the New York and New Hampshire portraitist, saying neither painting resembled her and she paid only for the first sitting. She recalls agreeing to $6000 plus $1000 more, but rejects the second portrait as unsatisfactory. Aten, a noted philanthropist, founded the Brooks Bryce foundation.

New York Associated Press George Deforest Brush Budlin N. H Florence Brooks Aten Park Avenue Aten Asten Brush New Hampshire Atens Brooks-Bryce United States England David Brooks Yale

One Third of Debt to be Paid Off by End of Fiscal Year

Washington reports that about one third of the public debt, reached at the wartime peak in 1919, is expected to be retired by the end of the current fiscal year begun July 1. Treasury notes and bonds totaling billions will be retired or refinanced, with further plans for the third Liberty loan and plans to reduce future tax rates.

Washington Asselated Press Eak Treasury oMctala Treasury United States

D A U S I L I O FOUND INSANE IN SHOOTING CASE

D A U S I L I O, once a Bridgeport resident, was captured at 238 Charles Street after firing a shotgun at Pasquale DeCicco, then acquitted of assault with intent to kill in New Haven. A judge ruled him insane and ordered commitment to the Middletown state hospital following the March incident.

Clevannt D'Ausilio Bridgeport Charles Street Edward Dailey Pasquale DeCicco Stalion New Haven Middletown D'Ausillo Dausillo

Two 13 year olds stabbed after dice game quarrel

Two youths aged thirteen, Compolucci and Cappozzelle, quarrelled over a dice game in a rear yard on Highland Avenue. Compolucci was stabbed in the left shoulder by Cappozzelle after the game ended over a disputed roll. Both boys were treated at Emergency Hospital and will appear in juvenile court today.

Win Highland Avenue Michael Comipelucci Lexington Avenue Tony Cappozzelle Chester E. Habertin Capporzele Compolucci Capporzelle

Bandits Seize Bicycle and Cash From Teen Rider

A fourteen year old boy on Harriet and Maple streets was mugged by two youths about seventeen. They stole his bicycle and 87.30, one bandit riding away on his bike while the other jumped onto a waiting old automobile and fled. Detective Walter Jennings reports the incident.

Walter Jennings Kossuth Street Harriet Maple

Self-Confessed Slayer Escapes Canada Prison

Henry Duncan alias John Revineky or John Wilson, a self confessed Slayer, escaped from a Toronto city prison after being held on armed robbery charges. He tore away a frail iron window frame while unguarded, and vanished into the shopping district amid crowds. Authorities seek him after his June 25 arrest. he previously served time in Tennessee for murder.

Toronto Ont Preas Henry Duncan John Revineky John Wilson Tennessee Penitentiary City Duncan Tennessee May Goodwin

Girl 18 Arrested After Beardsley Park Assault

An 18 year old girl, Fose Tullano of 134 Park Street, was arrested at Beardsley Park after allegedly striking a 14 year old girl, Mildred McMullen of 87 Colonial Avenue, following laughter from spectators about her sister's fall into the brook. The 14 year old sustained Bruising from the incident.

Beardsley Park Fose Tullano Park Street Mildred McMullen Colonial Avenue

Fall at Work Leaves Steamfitter with Dual Ankle Fractures

Fred Haffner, 35, of 195 New Field Avenue S, a steamfitter, was admitted to St. Vincent's Hospital yesterday after suffering fractures to both ankles in a fall at work.

Fred Haffner Newfield Avenue St. Vincent's Hospital

Sisson Auction Offers Vast Furnishings at Ansonia Home

An auction at 285 Wakelee Ave Ansonia Conn on July 12 1027 at 10 AM Daylight Saving Time features a large collection of mahogany and maple furniture including highboys chests of drawers clocks and chairs. The catalog lists Chippendale Queen Anne Sheraton pieces plus beds tables trunks and a variety of decorative items in rough condition with many items made of maple cherry and mahogany.

Wakelee Ave Ansonia Conn Carly American Furmers Harry ‘Arena Tridgepet Waterbury Tigh Town Chass Chippendale Priama Santora Canale Etin Caandeller Card Tahirs Bherston Chipnendal Nenepe

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West Shore U. S North River Pier Barber Bay State Signora Henry Co. Stevenson George W. Barker Samuel F. Beardhlley Golenel Tracy A. Warren F. B. Blake Buckingham Marah Carl Foater Edward J. Morgan Frederick A. Doolittle Fred D. Ives Frederick W. Hall Robert F. Bradley George E. Crawford Noyes &. Alling Henry W. Hincks Paul L. Miller Edmund 8. Wolfe Peter W. Wren Behrens Birigin Stratford Avenues Fairfield Avenue Board of Appraleal Fairfield Ash Creek Brewster Street Princeton Street Sewer Committee Bostwick W. H. Hubbell, Inc Burr Creek Louis Jacques Construction Company Lindley Street Alex Street Higgins Avenue Jewett Avenue Gliman Street Montgomery Street Clark Sewer Constructor Company Clark Company Pierce and Capitol Avenue John H. Martin George Kaechele Main‘Street Ox Hil Board of Appravaal Kaechele Nis Streets and Sidewalks DeLaney Martin Streets and Sidewalks Committee Harry K. Doty Sidewaka North End Stephen J. Mak, Jr Board of Farmer John J Farmer Pasquale Poppese T. L. Vannucel Madison Avenue Tolow United Service Stations Knowlton Arctic Streets Giaquinta Hamilton Pembroke A. L. DeLaney Frank and Adele Paazter Elsworth Street Waldorf Avenue Herald Bo Darman Wes Ewerd Booth Vivieh Bangor Mra A. W. Jobadu Evelyn Bencke Denie Coughlin Michel Capozzi Weeley Johnson Fanny Klein G. J. Smith Joan Tahoaky Theodore Lang Mra Bilzabeth Nicholson Anna Satto George W. Eluff Arthur Burns Agnes Haldaworth Fred W. Tordoff Weat Taft Avenue Cal Washington Avernue Vine Street Fark Board Financial Acquisery Committee Michael Carbone Quince Street F Uady Mount, Carmel Castelfranca Miscano Society Golumpus Park Rocco Amenanca Bonda Congress Street Bridge Hallyck Street Robert A Beechem August Millet Charles McKenzie Wee John Barske Haleateret Boston Yarrington Court Third Street Givie Abraham Handelman Housatonic Avenue Robin Street Board of Appraisal Bard of Harbor Avenue Ferris Street Heckley Street Hackley Street Seaside Avenue Gus Poceiio Quality Main Street John Longo Southern New England Ice Company Glenwood Avenue Ernest Ortlepp Williard Rap Sixth Street Deacon Street Wayne Street Director of Public Works Seattle Lake Virginia Martin Hayden No. 3 Hose Company Cross OF Honor John C. Bastion John Bastion Courtland Street John L. Bastion George Moynahan Frank VanBusket Maud Bastion Arthur Charles Bastion Pittsfield Charles L. Dennis and Son St. Joseph's Church St. Joseph's Cemetery Jule Reck Julia A. Baxter Paul Reck Wordin Avenue Lieberum and Heapry Lafayette Street St. Peter's Church Brooklawn D’ausilio Lad Canada B. Sisson’s Sons Harry Arons, Anaonis, Conm Eaaghy
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