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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1927

Page

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British May Cut Cruiser Tonnage Further As Japan Backs U.S.

Geneva dispatch reports late night discussions as Britain weighs a further reduction in cruiser tonnage to meet Japanese objections. The U S and Britain consider a bilateral pact while Japan signals openness to joint talks but opposes maintaining the 400 000 ton limit, hinting at possible broader naval limits.

APAN Ing Mnce Japan Washington United States Great Britain Americas

Woman says a negro attacked her with an axe

From Sparks Gap near Birmingham Hull Howell returned home to find his wife injured. She told nurses the assault was committed by a black man who struck her face and body with an axe while her husband was away. Her condition was described as doubtful for recovery.

Birmingham Associated Press Sparks Gap Hull Howell

Pair Seek Marriage License Arrested Waterbury

George Laham of West Roxbury Massachusetts and Eleanor Laham, sixteen, daughter of Abraham Laham of Boston, were detained by Waterbury police after attempting to obtain a marriage license in Naugatuck. They eloped and used the same surname and address. Laham is held for Boston authorities as investigators handle the case.

Waterbury Associated Press George Laham Twentyfour West Roxbury Mas Eleanor Laham Abraham Laham Boston Naugatuck Oters Laham Gir Lous Schitler Jr Lcense Weed Lebwn

French Press Hods Chewing Gum Immoral

Paris July 14 By Associated Press chewing gum is blamed for moral and esthetic decline in France. Actors face fines for chewing gum on stage and dancers suffer slips from sticky chews. The habit spread with the AE F era and is sold in thousands of stores.

Paris Associated Press Pena

Portage of Rearrange News Briefs From Page 1 and 7

A scanned paper fragment aggregates notices and items from multiple pages, including council actions on rates and licenses, a phone rate adjustment plan, local theater and traffic incidents, policing notes, and upcoming meetings. Names and places are fragmentary, with brief mentions of courts, committees, and community events across several pages.

New Haven Railroad Retires Storekeeper William Corr

William H Corr of 589 Broad Street Bridgeport retired as storekeeper for the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad. He began service in 1892 as an engine wiper at Harlem River engine house and became storekeeper in 1906. Transferred to New Haven in 1910, Corr will receive a company pension.

William H Corr Broad Street Bridgeport New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Corr Harlem River

Byrd Bids French au revoir as he sails home

Commander Richard E Byrd and three crewmen finish the Atlantic flight era, sail from Cherbourg aboard the Leviathan with Clarence Chamberlin aboard as a passenger. The voyage follows a triumphant reception in France and marks a return home after weeks of acclaim. The Leviathan carries the fractured wings and parts of the America monoplane, slowed by the late boarding.

Byrd AU Revoir Cherbourg France Associated Press Richard E Byrd Leutenant Neville Balchen Bert Acosta Atlantic Clarence Chamberlin Germany Columbia Chamberlin Continent America Commandos Lindbergh Channel Leviathas Ver-Sur-Mer

Plant Closes 10 Honor Kingsbury Funeral Nearby

Bridgeport Brass will shut the entire plant and offices until noon to honor Frederick J Kingsbury chairman of the board who died Monday night at his New Haven home. Executives and members of related associations will attend services at St Thomas Episcopal Church in New Haven at 2 PM and burial will be at Riverside Cemetery Waterbury. Kingsbury, born in Waterbury in 1863, had a lengthy career and his death came as a surprise to local business circles.

Bridgeport Brass Company Frederick J Kingsbury New Heaven Cay The Brass Company Bridgeport Manufacturers Association St Thomas’ Episcopal Church New Haven Rey W A Beardsley Riverside Cemetery Waterbury Mr Kingsbury

Milford Man Mourns Dolph as Gift of German Shepherd Fails

In Milford a Fire Commissioner refused Gerda Vogel and the American Kennel Club gift of a German Shepherd named Gerd to replace Dolph. Dolph von was shot last week by a police officer who mistook him for a mad dog. The officer was absent at the time and the dog died from injuries after paint remover exposure.

Milford Gum Yd Manikur Dolph William McHuta Dolphs Gerda Vogel Fire Board Wolipll Doug Pesigiee Weid Helen Larkin American Kennel Club Rolf Vy Etterbing Rita Vd Klawson Rita Klawson Grim Gerd Dolph von

Thayer before Vanzetti Board in Secret Session

Boston July 12 The Associated Press reports Judge Webster Thayer who presided over the Sacco Vanzetti trial and Governor Fuller met with a three member advisory committee in a secret conference lasting over two hours. Thayer refused to comment beyond Nothing for publication as reporters noted his silent departure and lack of disclosure about the closed doors.

Boston Associated Press Webster Thayer Superior Court Fuller Sacco-Vanzetti Thayer Stele House Hooker State House Park Street Governor Fuller Judge Thayer James F. Richardson Dartmouth College Ladt Richardson

Operator Burned as Film Ignites at Palace Theatre

A motion picture machine operator, Steve Anger, was burned and about a hundred spectators fled when two reels burst into flames at the Palace theatre on East Main Street. Firemen confined the blaze to the operating booth with minor interior damage. Anger suffered first and second degree burns. Two reels were destroyed and two more films substituted for the remainder of the show.

Palace Theatre East Main Street Martin Hayden Steve Anger Hancock Avenue Themen Chester

Higgins Murder Political Motive Cited In Ireland

Dublin July 12 The assassination of Kevin Ohiggins vice president of the Free State council was described as a political murder by President Cosgrave. Ten men were charged with conspiracy to murder and remanded. among those arrested was George Plunkett who claimed the defendants are all of the same.

Dublin Associated Press Cosgrave Kevin Ohiggin Free State Council O'Higgins George Plunkett Count Plunkett Plunkett

Boy, Six, Hurt in Fall From Truck

A six year old boy on Hamilton Street fell from a truck onto the YeHaw MIH bridge and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital with injuries. Police initially suspected a hit and run but later concluded the child hopped onto the truck and fell as the driver was unaware of the incident. An ambulance and Dr Alexander Sotiosy responded, and the boy was kept under observation at the city station overnight.

Anthony Labourd Hamilton Street Bridgeport YeHaw Mih Bridge Alexander Sotiosy Alletl

Levine Offers 10 Pay 10000 Fare In Courtney Plane

Charles A Levine sought a passenger ride in the Dornier Napier Whale Plane with Captain Frank T Courtney amid a plan to fly the Atlantic westward this week from Calshot Naval Flying Base England. Courtneys would not postpone the flight, though Levine offered 10 900 to join.

Telegram Alliznte Great Britain Allance Britain Westminster Ganrette Calshot England Charles A Levine America Bellanca Mayice Drouhin Aviietor Frank T. Cowboy New York Levine Drouhin Droubin Courtney Columbia Atlantic Southampton Clair

Pacific Flyers Welcomed Home After Hawaii Flight

San Francisco and nearby cities lit with excitement as Lieutenants Lester J Maitland and Albert Hegenberger returned from the Hawaii flight. Aboard the liner the welcome included wreaths dropped by seaplanes, Army and Navy officials greeting them, and a chorus of cheers from crowds along the bay. Maitland praised the navigation feat, noting the unprecedented crossing of the vast ocean and precise hit on a small target.

San Francisco Associated Press California Lester J Maitland Albert Hegenberger Hawaii Bay James Ralph Jr Army Navy Grseting H B Clagett Ninth Corps Air Service Allan F Snody US & Misulesippi Honolulu Maitland

Dr McCoy's Article Appears on Page 13

The Telegram today features Dr Frank McCoy with his fifteenth article on methods to be employed in education. Page 13 presents the analysis and guidance for educators seeking practical approaches in teaching.

Dr. McCoy Frank McCoys Telegram Today

Bones Found Near Scene Of Brooklyn Double Murder

Lee, a 38 year old janitor, pleaded not guilty to the murders of Sarah Brownell and Selma Bennett. Detectives recovered a package of bones in Prospect Park and Lee admitted buying 35 cans of lye to cleanse pipes, claiming it was for the sewer system. The case centers on missing Evelyn de Martino and the Prospect Place house where the victims lived.

New York Associated Press Ludwig Halvernon Brooklyn Nole Lee Sarah Elizabeth Brownell Selma Larsen Bennett Prospect Park Prospect Place Miss Brownell Mr. Bennett Bennett Mnett Muiden

Easton Site Sures Easton Site Sures WICC Counsel Says

Easton officials defend a zoning ordinance aimed at blocking WICC the Budgeport broadcasting station contending the measure Will not reach the station's property transfer on Sport Hill and could face a court injunction. attorney Jacob B Klein doubts a nuisance finding without demonstrated operation and pending continuation on Page Two.

Easton WICC Budgeport Jacob B Klein Adio Mmits Klein Sport Hill John H Candee Broad Mr Klein

Huntington Telephone Firm Elects Officers

Huntington, July 12. John Weat was elected president of the Huntington Telephone company at the annual election of officers. Charles Millard was named vice president, Olin Sheton secretary and treasurer, with Clorence M Webb and Frederick Nichola auditing. The company, organized 20 years ago, now serves nearly 100 subscribers with 13 party and three private wires and operates two long distance and two toll wires to Derby through Southern New England Telephone. The business is locally owned and repairs are handled by the company.

Huntington John Weat Huntington Telephone Company Charles Millard Olin She‘On Clorence M Webb Frederick Nichola Derby Southern New England Telephone Company Usiness

Quake Death Toll Tops Thousand in Middle East

Cairo dispatches put the death toll over 1000 with most fatalities in Transjordan. Reports cite 72 dead at Maan 80 at Ramleh and about 100 at Amman. Beersheba and Gaza spared major damage though many towns affected. Jerusalem reports widespread destruction and complex damage to landmarks and buildings. No Americans killed or injured per a State Department dispatch.

London Cairo Transjordania Daily Mail Maan Ramleh Aout Amman Nephus Ladd el Salte Beersheba Gaza

Waterbury man dies of heart disease in heat

Waterbury aged 48, Tereny Panasayik of 12 Wood Street, collapsed on his way from the American Brass Company wire mill after 6 PM. Medical Examiner Dr A. Crane ruled death due to heart disease with extreme heat as a probable factor. The day’s high reached 88 degrees, with humidity, and fell to 84 by 5 PM.

Waterbury Associated Press Tereny Panasayik Wood Street American Brass Company A. 4 Crane

Keating Leads Lake George Swim to Halfway Mark

Edward F Keating of New York held the lead in the Lake George marathon swim with seven miles remaining as 18 of 149 entrants pursued him. Ernest Vierkopter challenged, while Canadian youth Meyer Mendelsohn held third and Ethel Hertle faced a late-race shift. Officials reported 27 swimmers treated earlier, none seriously hurt, and Jack Dempsey christened the scene by sending the swimmers off amid a crowded, tense start.

Lake George NY Associated Press Ernest Vierkopter Edward F Keating New York Lake George Village Vierkeete Meyer Mendelsohn Montreal Ethel Hertle New York City Arca Miss Hertle Timothy F Maloney Lowell Mass Lucy Diamond Brooklyn Walter Patterson Bridgeport Conn George A Creegan Paterson Lottie Moore Schoemmel Williama A Erickson Charles Toth South Boston Paul Chateau Clay Farstad Norway Farstad Jack Dempsey Ioc Jack Waa

Readjustment in Telephone Rates Considered by Company

The Southern New England Telephone company admitted last night that a readjustment in monthly charges is being considered to fund rising costs. President Jameaty Moran indicated advertisements to educate the public on service value. A prior rate change increased tolls between Trumbull and Bridgeport, spurring a Public Utilities Commission review without a decision yet, and the company cites rising construction and operating costs as justification.

Soutern New England Telephone Company Moran Andy Moraneid Trumbull New England Bridge Public Utilities Commission Hartford Commission Les Bod Southern Connecticut D&bt Neva Slea Cansevere Bul i St.ce Uie Bamie Hess

Five Drownings Reported in St Lawrence Area

Five drownings occurred in the last 24 hours along the St Lawrence River and the La Chine Rapids near Montreal Quebec as part of a rising toll from water accidents. Authorities warned of dangerous currents and urged caution for boaters and swimmers in the region.

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