Welcome Lindbergh Guest at Capital Field Honors Hale Medal
A crowd in Hartford hears Charles A Lindbergh urging air mail expansion and passenger air service. He predicts on time air mail deliveries and quicker transatlantic voyages, saying public support plus federal action will sustain growth. Governor Trumbull and Acting Mayor Bulkeley lead the reception. a Nathan Hale Memorial Medal is presented.
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Nathan Tate
Vedal
Trumbull
Colonel Lindbergh
Nathan Hale
Flying Governor Asset Lindy Sees Aviation Future
Hartford July 20 By Associated Press The city without an airport will be relegated to the same rank as one without a railroad station Col Lindbergh told reporters he will work for stronger aviation support and future needs He indicated rolling toward Guggenheim Foundation duties for a few months and avoided committing to a single role He stressed the importance of airports near towns and discussed potential flying governor concepts while noting limited landing sites and aviation knowledge among some crowds.
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Hartford
Associated Press
Conel Charles A Lindbergh
Cosmian
Yold
Guggens“™ Foundation
Jourdrembull
Flint Fields
Aupiane
Lindbergh Visit Swells Air Mail to Record Size
Hartford July 20. The southbound air mail set a record by sending more than 900 pieces in a single dispatch. Benjamin A. Pollet, manager of Colonial Air Transport, cited Lindbergh's visit as the cause, noting mail originated at a special post office at Bininaid Field and that main office stamp sales were higher than normal.
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Hartford
Associated Preas
Lindbergs
Benjamin A .Pollet
Colonial Air Transport
Bininaid Field
Beaton Billy William identified in Minnesota auto crash
Fragmentary late edition reports an auto accident near Minneapolis with Beaton Billy William identified as a party and police investigating the scene. Authorities urge caution as details remain incomplete and witnesses recalled differing accounts from the roadside.
Prince Michael Crowned King of Roumania at Six
Roumania mourns King Ferdinand as Prince Michael, aged six, is proclaimed king with regents Prince Nicholas, Patriarch Miron Cristea, and Justice G V Buzdugan sworn in. Carol renounced the throne and remains in exile. Queen Marie supports the regency as Roumania enters a regency period amid ailing monarchy.
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Bucharest
Roumenia
Associated
Presa
Ferdinand
Greater Roumania
Castelui Palace
Sinaia
Michael
Balkan
Nicholas
Patrarch Miron Cristea
Supreme Court
G V Buzdugan
National Assembly
Carol
Greece
Neuilly
Parid
Lonel Bratianu
Roumania
Marie
Gare
Boy Drowns Bathing Off Stamford Harbor
In Stamford Harbor seventeen year old John Beach drowned after he could not swim while bathing off Grann Island. His sister Johavunea eighteen also struggled and was helped by Frank O Buchowski and his children in a passing boat. John's body was recovered.
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Stamford
Associated Press
John Beach
Grann Island
Steamford
Lephor
Johavunea
Frank O Buchowski
John
Republicans Honor Laton Eastern Point Gatherings
A July event honored Colonel Robert Eaton collected for a three months vacation to the Rocky Mountains Pacific coast and Alaska. About 25 state notables attended and a bound album with names was presented by Colonel Lewis L Pield of New Mayen ard. Granddaughter Miss Catherine A Peter of Nearth Has en to accompany him. Major John L Gibson of New Haen served as toastmaster for the dinner.
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Eastern Point
Robert Eaton
Rocky Mountains
Pacific
Alaska
Lewis L Pield
New Mayenard & Wardrobe
Catherine A Peter
Nearth Hasen
John L Gibson
New Haen
Noted Violinist Marries His Pupils 25 Year Old Bride
NEW YORK July 20 By Associated Press A 69 year old Belgian violinist Eugene Ysaye and his 25 year old pupil Andette Dineln from Brooklyn married in Lezoute Belgium on July 9. Dineln, daughter of a Brooklyn physician, studied with Ysaye seven years and performed across Europe, even before Belgian royalty. Dineln’s father spoke of the surprising match and pride in his daughter becoming stepmother to a musician older than many veterans. Ysaye, born Liege, trained in violin from youth, fled Belgium during the war and rebuilt his career after the conflict.
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New York
Associated Press
Eugene Yasse
Andette Dinein
Brooklyn
Yasse
Lezoute
Belgium
Yaaye
Liege
Conservators
Erect
Seven Taken to Hospital After Milford Pike Crash
Seven people were injured late last night on the Milford turnpike when an alleged drunken driver collided head on with a sedan near Half-Way House in Orange. Philip H Riley of 865 Chapel Street New Haven and a companion opened as injured. Julius Preisser of 84 Belden Street New Britain and others also hospitalized. State police and local constables investigated. Riley allegedly veered into the wrong lane causing the crash. Alice Johnson 21 Lillian Johnson 20 Julius Presser 30 Thomas Whelan 40 and Phillip Reilley 40, all of New Britain or New Haven area, were treated. Johnson was most seriously hurt.
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Billy William
Mac
Peter Wagner
Cy J
Aswanti
Ted
Mol
Inge
Coren Phelan
Barnum
Santth
Lena
Airtict
Toatersh
Nathan Hale
Poomise
Shaw
Stratford
Scout
Pairfield
Pst
Lindbergh
Washington Moser Optyon
Contidge
GOP
Leagern
Milford
Orange
New Haven
Philip H Riley
Chapel Street
New Haven Hospital
Julius Preisser
Belden Street
New Britain
Elsie Swanson
Mildred Bush
Alice Jackson
Lililian Jackson
J H Beebe
H R Stevens
Hanford W Bigelow
Riley
Éust
Poad
Alice Johnson
Lillian Johnson
Julius Presser
Thomas Whelan
Phillip Reilley
Whelan
Reilly
Hoover Urges Immediate Federal Aid for Mississippi Flood Relief
Secretary Hoover urged President Coolidge to provide immediate federal aid to the Mississippi flood area. He noted states and local communities cannot raise funds to close levees, repair the levee system, or cover interest on bonds. Hoover proposed government funds and rapid legislation to restore confidence and recovery, with taxes and relief measures tied to Congress sessions.
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Hoover
Congress
Coolridge
Yaoney
Mhring
Tims
Red Cross
Wweport
Hoovers
Smoot
Utah
Business leaders push for full regional telephone directory
Bridgeport business figures say including Devon Mitford and Shelton in a single district directory would boost commerce by easing suburban calls. They favor a wider, combined directory for Bridgeport and nearby towns, arguing it saves time and improves convenience for customers and firms alike.
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Bridgeport
Southern
New England Telephone Company
Devon
Mitford
Shelton
Icene
Qucker
R & Cleveland
Daniel M Jones
Read’s
New Haven
Ridgeport
Corvenie
Parker
Samuel C Parker
Howland Dry Goods Company
Telephone Company
Bullard
Cirfeon
Doubts Over Pension Law Tarnish Bridgeport Police Pension Law
Coroner John J Phelan and the Board of Apportionment and Taxation questioned the 1927 Bridgeport pension law for police and tire departments. They moved to obtain a declaratory judgment from the Superior Court on constitutionality, authorizing the tax attorney to seek expert assistance as needed. A special committee was formed to study the issue with the tax attorney.
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Bridgeport Police and Tire Departments
John J Phelan
Edward L Kelly
Phelan
Futichild Wheeler
Bishops Reply to Wheeler Remarks on Dry Southern Democrats
Washington reports Bishop James Cannon Jr and Dr Arthur J Barton of the Anti-Saloon League publicly disagree with Wayne Wheeler over his remarks about lourse Southern Democrats supporting Alfred E. Smith. They stress unity of purpose against liquor and say dry Southern Democrats would not back a vet candidate, continuing on page 40.
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Washington
Associated Press
Wayne B Wheele
Alfred E Smith
James Cannon
Arthur J Barton
Anti-Saloon League
Wheelers
League
Anti-Saloon League of America
Added
At Vet
Boston Billy Identified as Man Who Slayed Wagner
Three Bridgeport men identified James F Monahan known as Boston Billy Williams at Mineola jail while awaiting trial for participating in the 1920 jewelry robbery at the Jesse Livermore home. Wagner was shot outside Schwaben dance hall on French Street on April 14, 1922. Witnesses included George Lynch John Quinn and John Blansfield. Barry and Monahan faced related charges. Monahan escaped in 1924, Barry later returned for trial and implicated Porter. Wagner died a day after the shooting. Local police pursued Monahan and Barry for murder. Barry served time in Sing Sing for jewel robberies. Boston Billy Williams was wounded while escaping near New London and identified by Livermore victims. (Continued on Page Two)
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Bridgeport
James F Monchanallas
Boston
Billy Willams
Mineola
Jesse L
Peter Wagner
Parallel
Wagner
Schwaben
French Street
Monahan
George Lynch
John F Quinn
Clinton Avenue
John Blansfield
Harral Avenue
James Ramsey
Frank Holbrook
Barry
Arthur Barry
Arthur Cummings
Joseph Porter
Worcester
Mass
Porter
Main Street
Wagners
St Vincents Hospital
Joseph Red’ Faifel
Bathe
New York
Harry
Wocester
Bary
Jesse Livermore
Kings Fount
New Jersey
Sing Sing
Greenwich
Westport
Southport
Sta
Frank Vireilt
Billy Williams
Monahan O
Billy’ Williams
New London
Long Island
Livermore
Pacific Flyer Advocates New Word Avigator
MILWAUKEE Wis July 10 Lieutenant Albert J Hegenberger explains in his own words that he is the avigator not the navigator of the trans Pacific flight completed with Lieutenant Lester J Maitland He argues aviators should popularize avigator derived from aviation and flyer noting the dictionary does not fit the term and Latin navis boat is not applicable to pilots.
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Milwauree
Wis
Associated Preas
Albert J. Hegenberger
Lester J Maitland
Lieut Hegenberger
Courtney defers westward flight from Calshot Naval Base
Captain Frank T Courtney postpones his planned westward flight across the Atlantic citing unsatisfactory apparatus on the flying boat Whale and the desire to clean up tests. Weather prospects remain favorable but he chooses caution, awaiting improved equipment and later start.
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Telegram and
North American Newspaper Alliance
Great Britain
North American ‘Newspaper Alliance
Westminster Gazette
Calshot Naval
England
Frank T Courtney
Coronite A. Ie
Courtney
Sca
Air Ministry
Come Anzict
Veientin
Sisi
Valencia Fipects “En Nelenbor
Mystery Ship Kingsway Chased Coast Guard Seeks Murder Clues
U S officials pursue the four masted schooner Kingsway off New Jersey after reports of a murder aboard. The Kingsway was tracked 15 miles north of Barnegat light with a Coast Guard cutter standing by. Officials say pursuit could reach England shores if needed, while ship owners deny a serious incident aboard.
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Coast Guard
U. S
New York
Associated Press
Kingsway
New Jersey
England
George J Mintzer
Kenneth F Simpson
United States
Department of Justice
Cnast
Olfle
Barnegat Light
Atlantic City
Edgar Fitter
African and Eastern Trading Company
Public Health Service
Fitler
Tocey
Dempsey’s Easy Life May Prove Hindrance in Big Fight
Damon Runyon reports on the July 20 Philadelphia era clash as Jack Dempsey and Jack Sharkey prepare for a huge gate over 1 million dollars. The piece contrasts Dempsey’s fame and fading vigor with Sharkey’s youth and the spectacle surrounding George Tex Rickard.
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Dempsey
United States
Gene Tan
Tan
Sesquil Centennial Stadium
Philadelphia
United States Navy
National hook up of 50 radio stations to broadcast Dempsey fight
Fifty stations coast to coast will air the Dempsey fight from Yankee Stadium with Graham McNamee and Phillips Carlin on mic. Stations include WEAF New York WGN Chicago WMAQ Chicago WBZ Springfield KI i, and many others across major markets from Boston to Seattle.
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New York
Ascor Clate| Press
Cosa
Yankee Stadium
National Broadcasting Company
Toda
Graham McNamee
Phillips Carlig
W412
WEAF
KYW
WEB i
WGN
WMAQ
Chicago
KDK9
WCAE
Pittsburgh
WIR
WWJ
Detroit
Nashville
Memphis
WOC
Davenport
Dartmouth
Mass
WTAM
Cleveland
WAIU
Columbis
Denver
WFBU
Syracuse
KFI_ Losea EGO
Oakland
Cal
Cleo
KGW
Portland Ore
KFOA
Seattle
KVOQ
Briatow
Okin
Jackson Ile
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William T MacCracken Jr
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Bulkeley
Marcus H Holcomb
Everett J Lake
M Cole
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M Knox
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Pagan
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