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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1927

Page

2

Thayer Before Vanzetti Board Focuses on Bias

Fragmentary testimony at the state board hearing reveals perceived prejudice by Judge Thayer and questions about the governor’s handling of the Sacco and Vanzetti case. Albert Hamilton, firearms expert, and other witnesses refused comment. revolvers linked to the 1920 paymaster killing were presented to the governor. Robert Read, a Boston constable, offered limited remarks as chief investigator for the defense. Thompson, the condemned men's chief counsel, left before the judge’s departure.

Thayer Richardson Jetter Auing Albert H. Hamilton Auburn State House Sacco Vanzeiti Provernor's By& Messenger Dedham Braintree Robert Read Boston Fuller William G. Thompson

Pacific Flyers Welcomed Home After Historic Flight

The returning Pacific flyers were greeted by families and officials on the waterfront pier in San Francisco. Lieutenant Maitland and Lieutenant Hegenberger, with wives and relatives, received medals at City Hall after a parade of cars. The group traveled to Oakland for the banquet and a public reception at the auditorium, ending with a Hawaii themed night on Lake Merritt.

Maitland Bedlam Genberger J. W. Maitland Burlingame Cal Prank Maitland Milwaukee City Hall Chamber of Commerce Oakland Lake Merritt

O Higg in Murder Political Fifteen View

Fragmented recollections on the O Higgins murder case reveal suspects denying knowledge of the act. Police fear arrests were a setup while the Plunkett family history ties to Irish republican unrest is noted amid public mourning and tributes at Mansion House.

Plunkett Exmon de Valera Othe de Vinera Mullcreu Count George Plunkett Irieh Republican Movement Count Plunkett Josteph George Plunkett John George John Plunkett Civie Guard Dubln

Three Local Men Take Oaths as Lawyers

Three local young men were sworn in yesterday in New Haven among fifty seven successful applicants for admission to the Connecticut Bar. A total of 118 applicants took the examinations last month. The local men are Bradford Boardman of 303 Hill avenue David R Lessier of 43 Savoy street and Richard G Osborn of 56 Rowsley street.

Connecticut New Haven Bradford Boardman Mu) Hill Avenue David R. Lessier Savoy Street Richard G. Osborn Rowsley Street

Dolph the German Police Dog Seeks a New Home

A 1925 letter reveals Dolph the dog once owned by Falke von Herten berg and Frigga von Soolbach. Born 1922, Dolph earned the Zel In Mehlis prize in Germany and the Welman medal of honor in 1923. An American owner shot a rabid rumor, Dolph reportedly traveled widely, and a former German policeman attested Dolph’s intelligence and loyalty.

Goldabomn Falke von Hertenberg Frigga von Soolbach Germany Welman Dolph Worrell O'Hara

Kingsbury Memorial Ends Long Bridgeport Career

Frederick J. Kingsbury longtime Bridgeport Brass Company chairman dies at the end of a storied career. A Connecticut leader with ties to the Scoville Manufacturing Co. and Bridgeport Electric, he served as secretary and later president of several firms and was active in church and civic life. Survived by widow Adele Townsend Kingsbury a daughter Mrs Richard C Gargent and son Frederick J Kingsbury Jr his legacy spans industry philanthropy and community service. President Carl F Diets of the Bridgeport Brass co. praises his counsel and generosity noting his readiness to help worthy causes and his deep human interest in others.

Kingsbury I J. Kingsbury Connecticut Yale Corporation Waterbury Concord Massachusetts Institute of Technology Scoville Manufacturing Company of Waterbour Bridgeport Alumininum Brass and Bronze Company Bridgeport Brass Company Kingsbury Lved Fairfield St. Paul's Church St. of New Haven Connecticut Civ Service Reform Association Quinnipire and the Lawn and Country Clubs New Haven International Y. M. C. A First Bridgeport National Bank Morr Plan Bank Union & New Haven Trust Company Seaville Manufacturing Company Petersburg Fla Carl F. Diets Mr Kingsbury Frederick J. Kingsbury Feld

Levine Seeks Ride In Courtney Plane

Levine visits Captain Courtney in New York aboard the Leviathan and hails the flying boat as a safer trans Atlantic option. Chamberlin praises Courtney while plans emerge for a $10 million air mail and freight venture with long range tests set for Thursday.

Chamberlin New York Germany Courtney Levine trans-Atlantic Chamberlin Praiacs Courtney Captain Courtney Leviathen Fiyland America Aptain Courtney CCPH United States Huhty Cutty’s Ark

Byrd Bids France AU REVOIR in Transatlantic Flight Saga

Commander Byrd and crew prepared to divide the journey to Europe into four parts as the Atlantic test left part of the plane ruined. Accompanied by HA Gibbons, they traveled with the Leviathan to Cherbourg. The party, welcomed by Navy aviators, toured the base while fans cheered them, awaiting repairs.

France Byrd Europe America HA. Gibbons Rodman Wanamaker Queen Marie of Roumania United States Cobourg Caen Cherbourg Naval Aviation Base Maritime Station Homburger Navy Naval Station Samuel H. Wiley Harold Kincaid Wright Motor Navel

Religious Leader Rescued From Drowning at Virginia Beach

Richmond July 12 The News Leader reports Dr William T Ellis of Swarthmore Pa religious writer was saved from drowning at Virginia Beach yesterday by the Rev Edward R Willingham secretary of the Virginia Baptist Board of Missions and John Sallenbach wife guard.

Richmond Arsockted Press Salls Willam T. Ellis Swarthmore Virginia Beach Edward R. Willingham Virginia Baptitist Board of Missions John Sallenbach Puts

New Britain to Probe High Gasoline Prices

New Britain mayor appoints a committee to investigate why gasoline costs differ from other cities. Secretary Ralph H. Benson of the chamber of commerce will chair the inquiry, noting prices may be cheaper elsewhere though he did not claim local charges are unjustified.

New Britain Associated Press Weld Ralph H. Benson Chamber of Commerce

National Air Tour ends after 4168 mile goodwill flight

Ninety six words omitted to ensure readability. summary highlights the National Air Tour ending at Ford airport Detroit after 13 planes completed a 4168 mile journey through 25 cities in 15 states amid hail and rain. Eadie Stinson won 2500 dollar Edsel Ford trophy with lead throughout. Randolph Page and Harvey Mummert placed second and third. Henry and Edsel Ford inspected the planes and praised pilot reliability.

Detroit Associated Press National Air Tour Ford Eadie Stinson Stinson Grand Rap Fs Randolph G. Page Hamilton Harvey C. Mummert Mercury Henry Ford Edsel Ford

Radio Station Plans in Easton Face Legal Challenge

WICC opponents insist no injunction has been sought while work on the building continues. Attorneys question the town ordinance restricting broadcasting gear and argue zoning rules may not retroactively apply, noting few precedents in radio law and potential irreparable damages if halted.

Howard L. Bhasf Easton Shaff WICC Klein Zoning Commission Board of Appell First

Roman Catholic Church Chancellor Dies in Rome

Rome reports the death of Ottavio Cagiino De Azevedo chancellor of the Roman Catholic Church in Rome. Born in Italy in 1845 he was elevated to cardinal in 1806.

Rome Neclnal Ottavio Cagiino de Azevedo Italy

Driver Freed of Guilt in Death in New Haven

Philadelphia attorney notes by Associated Press describe the death of a unidentified person struck by a vehicle on June 27. Coroner El Mix ruled the driver not criminally responsible after review, with June 27 and New Haven cited in the report.

New Haven 1By Associates Press Philly J Moore Mis Ety Wee Uni Ititied Perro Tome el Mix

Keating Leads in 24 Mile Lake George Swim

Ernst Vierkotter, German long distance star, held a quarter mile lead early as about 100 swimmers faced cold water and a stiff headwind. John Keating of New York surged to the lead near the halfway mark then pressed ahead, with May Elwell leading the women and Lottie Schoemmel among front runners. A perilous course, Narrows currents, and frigid water tested all as Keating battled Vierkotter for top position.

Ernst Vierkotter English Channel Tommy Walker Willam J. Sarila New York John Chovesoua Montreal Frederik Tabe Jonesville N. Y John Keating May Elwell Revere Maes Miss Elwell Lottie Moore Schoemmel Jane Lion Charles Toth Boston Meyer Mendelsohn Joseph E. Hartley North Adama Mass Olide Fiola Lawrence Joseph McCarthy Germany Frederick Tobe Gordon L. Spaulding Saratoga Springs Vierkotter Eddie Foster George Dateo Dedham Mase George Cregan Paterson N. J Mary Smith Hague Jane Sion Milton R. Howard Albany Wiekotter Joseph Keating Wiliam J. Sad- Mo New Yorker Vierkatter Sabbath Dey Pred Tobe Ernst Vierkettey Gerad Keating William Srdieslav Moncreal Ethel Hertle Wal Dorothy Wesley Lottie Moore Schommell Rosario Dee Korme Narrows Jane Slow Henry Sulliven Lowell Edward F. Keeting New York Dark Horse Nat Vierkotter Keni Ethel L. Sertle Iter Oma Lewis Jans Slay Betetpesry Esmer Moada SoLeerwell Speen Bont

Race leaders push on in tense New York event

Down the stretch, rider Vie ter leads with Keating trailing as William J. Badie from New York follows, half a mile behind Vie ter. Meyer Mendelsohn from Montreal sits fourth with Timothy Maloney of Lowell and Eddie Foster of New York advancing. Additional competitors include Max Friedman of Beathmont River and George Mayo of Troy as the field pushes along.

Vierkotter Keating William J. Badie New Yorker Vieter Meyer Mendelsohn Montreal

Murder Suspect Nabbed in Elm City After Seven Years

Pasquale Amaranto, 33, sought for over seven years in the Pagani Italy slaying, was arrested in New Haven after a cross country search. He admitted the murder to police, recounting a 1920 bakery quarrel that led to a fatal shot before he fled to France and then the United States.

New Haven AssoCiated Press Pasquale Amaranto Pagani Italy Amaranto U. S C. 3. McLaughlin Hartford Fasiuple DeCicco Pasquale Rappa J. N. Park Pagan Salerno Coutald

Heat Draws Record Crowd to Seaside Park Beach

With a full moon and ideal tide the Seaside Park drew hundreds for the largest crowd of the season. Bathers remained into the night and many slept on the grass as police patrolled the park. High tide was 8 11 p m and temperature 83 degrees.

Seaside Park

Police uncover more human bones linked to murders

Police find additional human remains near the crime scene fueling the probe. The investigation revisits a suspect, a woman living nearby, whom authorities previously ruled out as a victim. Detected details place the killer’s timing around Saturday night with basement activity cited by the suspect.

Girl Hurt Companion Held After Car Crashes

Milford July 12 Special Cor respondent Miss Sophie Kalucsek nineteen of 691 Carroll avenue Bridgeport was taken to Milford hospital with a broken collar bone and facial injuries. Her escort and driver Joseph Slaignt twenty five of 23 Cooper street Brooklyn N Y was arrested on a charge of driving a Connecticut motor vehicle with improper license. He said he swerved to avoid an oncoming car and struck a tree on the Bridgeport turnpike. Frank N Kirby of Hamden was the other car's driver. In a ten round bout Pal Moore veteran Memphis bantam weighed in.

Milford Sophie Kalucsek Juineteen Carroll Avenue Bridgeport Milford Hospital Joseph Slaignt Cooper Street Brooklyn N. Y Bridgeport Turnpike Connecticut Smight Frank N. Kirby Morse Street Hamden

New York to Honor Byrd and Crew With Valor Medals

New York plans a grand welcome for Commander Richard E Byrd and his party mirroring Lindbergh’s reception. The city will parade them from Battery to City Hall with Major General James H McRae as grand marshal and medals awarded by the mayor. A luncheon and dinner are planned by civic groups.

New York Associated Press Charles Lindbergh Richard E. Byrd Walker Col. Lindbergh Army and Navy Fifth Avenue Association Byrd Bernt Balchen George Neville Bert Acosta Clarence Chamberlin Bellanca Germany Leviathan Macom Wl City Hall James H. McRae Five Oyers Hotel Commodore Merchants Association Hotel Astor

Liquor Cache Found Hidden in Ice Box by Two Men

Prohibition agents and police arrested Edte ward Bowen and Alex Picutte after locating two gallons of Aquor concealed inside an ice box at The Glue Pot. The contraption used a small tank built between inner and outer jackets with a rubber hose linked to a false hinge.

Peter Hall Edteward Bowen Hough Avenue Alex Picutte Kossuth Street

Travelers Insurance Reaches Four Billion Mark

Hartford July 12 Travelers Insurance announced attainment of four billion dollars in life insurance in force. The company, in business fifty four years before its first billion, reached the second billion in about three years and the third two and a half years later, with the fourth in two years and seven days. Among the 275 legal reserve life insurance companies in the United States only five have four billion in force.

Two Motor Vehicle Violators Arrested Here

Two men held at headquarters last night on motor vehicle violations. Howard Crepp of 160 Third Street was taken into custody for a car parked more than 12 inches from the curb. Henry Harmon of 57 East Main Street was detained on charges related to license or registration.

Howard Crepp Third Street Henry Harmon East Main Street

Lawfulness of Carrying Films on Cars Queried

Hartford July 12. Attorney General Alling says the legality of carrying motion picture films in passenger street cars hinges on whether packed films are inflammable and explosive substances. He notes the matter is a factual issue and that even if films are treated as such, it does not bar a Connecticut carrier from using non passenger compartments during transport.

Hartford Associate 24 Press Benjamin W. Alling George D. Watrous New Haven General Coursel Connecticut Company United States Mail Watrous Interstate Commerce Commission Post Office Department Alling United States Connecticut

Local man faces trial as distiller in North Adams raid

Eleven men indicted for conspiracy to violate the National Prohibition Act, arrested during a raid on a Notch road distillery in North Adams on June 10. Bonds total 14,000. Indictments deny quash. case expected to be tried in September. Named defendants include Anderson, Lamay, Genalis, Fertie, Dicario, Gallo, Peppe, Genovest, Endo Dibello, all linked to Albany and Brooklyn. The raid uncovered one of the state's largest distilleries.

Springfield Notch Road North Adams Brewster U. S. District Court Charles Anderson Ernest Lamay Arthur Genalis Paz

Stolen Car Found After Branford Crash

An automobile owned by Edward Carlson at 30 Carleton Avenue reported stolen Thursday was found abandoned yesterday in Branford, badly damaged, after thieves drove through four fences before escaping. Colonel Charles A Lindbergh will visit Boston on July 22, linked to his air tour under the Daniel Guggenheim fund for aeronautics. Mayor Nichols notified.

Branford Boston Edward Carlson Carleton Avenue State Street Fenes iBy Associated Press Charles A. Lindbergh Nichols Daniel Guegenheim Fund For the Promotion of Aeronautics

Ambulance Calls Report Multiple Local Incidents

Ambulances respond to Leonard Hughes at Madison avenue for convulsions at 1 45 p m. Treated and released. At 4 00 p m. to John street for John Dow with pulmonary hemorrhage, taken to Englewood hospital. At 5 0 p m. to Salem street for Harold Lossatz with a head laceration, treated. At 6 39 p m. to Stratford and Conn avenues for Anthony Labourd with head lacerations, taken to Bridgeport hospital.

Madison Avenue Leonard Hughes John Street John Dow Whiting Lane Englewood Hospital Salem Street Harold Lossatz Stratford Connuiciut Avenues Anthony Labourd Hamilton Street Bridgeport Hospital

Automobile Strikes Bicyclist in City Intersection

Henry Gaddis aged 31 of 254 Sea View Avenue reported to police that his automobile struck and slightly injured Mike Fustar of 306 Pine Street. The accident happened at Stratfordvenue and Riparian Street as Gaddis turned his car around while Fustar rode a bicycle.

Henry Gaddis Seaview Avenue Mike Fustar Pine Street Stratfordvenue Riparian Street Gaddis Acciden

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