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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1927

Page

2

Youth Kelley Remains in Norwalk Jail as Bond Fight Continues

A Norwalk youth named Kelley remains jailed while efforts to lower his $1,000 bond continue. Police say Kelley sent telegrams to uncles Michael Kelley of Nantasket Beach Mass and Patrick Long of New York seeking aid. Prosecution notes his car, valued over $2,100, is in a Norwalk garage where Kelley hopes for a turn in the case.

Klein Nehemiah Candee Kelley Michael Kelley Eagewater Road Nantasket Beach Mass Patrick Long New York Leo Schute Neper- Ret Mass Melley Zecutor Norwalks Yland

King Ferdinand Laid To Rest In Romania’s Mourning State

Crowds knelt as King Ferdinand was buried in Bucharest in a royal funeral marked by prayers, grief, and state honors. Queen Marie sobbed beside the coffin while Little King Michael watched, and foreign royals attended as officials sealed the casket and gun salutes echoed through the city.

Ferdimand Marie Bunal United States Michael Cotiocen Palace Helen Alexander Angloslavia George Greece Tieana Bucharest

Doctor Kublcek ends life after self diagnosis in Chicago

CHICAGO July 24 By Associated Press Dr A Charles Kubleek a leading Chicago surgeon diagnosed his own illness as hopeless and killed himself at his home after free physicians gave him a chance to recover He had suffered a respiratory infection and learned of their optimistic prognosis a few hours earlier.

Chicago Associated Press A. Charles Kubleek Kubbek

Lindbergh’s Portland Visit Stirs Crowds at Airport

Air travel legend Charles A Lindbergh arrived near the Portland airport to a large crowd amid a tense moment as the Spirit of St. Louis pulled in and officers hurried him to safety. A highway officer was injured when knocked from a motorcycle during the escort, and Lindbergh later spoke to 25 000 Maine residents urging support for air mail and aviation development.

Fowler Jones Hay Bar Lindbergh Roy EF. Haines Coburn Ctassieal Institute Waterville Jones Abraham K Finks Portland Eugene Stevens State Highway Police Rumford Bethel Colonet Lindbergh Plummer’s Hill Scarboro Maine General Hospital Cape Elizabeth New York Paris Bowdoin College Brunswick South Gorham Europe Deerings Oaks Maine William Linnell Philip J Deering Air Mall Linnell Ralph O. Brewster Michigan Solenel Lindbergh United States

Congressman's Death After Poison Suspect Incident

Crumpacker, 41, a Portland lawyer and U S congressman, died after an apparent poisoning incident that followed a canceled visit to a Saratoga country home. Police were alerted by a witness who saw him sitting on a curb. he claimed to be Crumpacker but could not identify himself fully. He died en route to hospital after receiving antidotes and was described as sober but under observation. He served two terms in Congress and was long associated with Oregon public life. survived by widow and three sons.

Crumpacker Phelan Saratoga Maurice Crumpacker Portland Congress Ise Oregon Atttorney Multnomah County Edgar Dean Crumpacker Valparico Indiana Coneseas Wapstalso Washington Culver Miliary Academy University of Michivans Harvard

Bernstein Ford Retract Interview in Dearborn Independent

The article records Bernard Bernstein accepting Henry Ford’s letter of retraction and apology over claims Bernstein supplied information for anti Jewish articles in the Dearborn Independent. It notes Bernstein’s suit, filed August 18 1923, as the first against Ford amid the anti Semitic campaign and Bernstein’s stance on seeking justice and the broader goal of Jewish communal protection.

Dearborn Independent The Bernstein Ford True Brotherhood of Man

Hunger Strike Ended For Sacco and Vanzetti

Thompson and Ehrmann visited Sacco and Vanzetti in Charlestown prison cells. They urged ending the hunger strike but made little progress as meals were left untouched. The advisory committee to review the case will hear state and defense arguments and report to the governor after hearings.

Thompson Herbert C. Ehrmann Sacco Vanzetti Cherry Hill Charlestown Madeiro Bacco Jedham Jast Com ‘Lites A Kfwrence Lowell Harvard Samuel Stratton Massachusetts Institute of Technology Robert Grant Probate Cout

Lindbergh to Visit Vermont on National Tour Tuesday

Springfield Vermont readies for Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh arrival with 50 000 expected crowd five Vermont National Guard companies and 100 volunteers to control traffic as aviation icon speaks at a 2 pm welcome at the airport then dinner at the Hartness home and an address broadcast by WMBX on the community house.

Springfield Vermont Associated Press Admiral Dewey St Louis Stace Hollister Jackson John G Sargent James Hartness Lindbergh Hartness Community House WMBX Congregational Church Vermont National Guard American Legion Post

Murder Case Shocks Milan Residents Involving Black Suspects

W. T. Andrews retired Alamo resident and his wife were attacked near Milan as two Black men abducted them. Mrs. Andrews identified Winer Galloway and William Roun tree with Mose Banks as suspects. Galloway allegedly fired, killing Andrews. Roun tree aided by sitting on the running board and robbing $125. A mob formed and posse leader Sheff Mullis sent suspects to Macon for safekeeping.

Milan Associated Press W. T. Andrews Alamo Sheff C. Mulle Macon Buen Winer Galloway

Man Leaps From Excursion Train near Meriden

An unidentified man, about 25, leapt from the rear car of a New York excursion train between Quinnipiac and North Haven around 10 PM. He died from a fractured skull with multiple jaw injuries after being pulled from the wreckage and brought to Hartford Medical Examiner Dy. Bot Brad Street. A witness, M McCann of 129 Bonner Street, Hartford, saw him step off the car as the train slowed for Quinnipiac station. a wine bottle and a plate with a price tag were found among his pockets.

Meriden Associated Press New York Quinndiac North Haven John J Smith Dy. Bot Bradstreet M. McCann Bonner Street Hartford McCann Nora Haven Quinnipiac

Cowboy Dies With Boots On At Edmonton Show

71 year old trick rider with a wild west show in Edmonton dies as he wished with his boots on and buckskin pony nearby. He shaved and dressed in cowpunch regalia before lying down to await death saying he would pass out soon.

Edmonton Alta Associaigd Press E J Wilcott

Benefit Game For Bt. R. AIS Planned

A committee appointed by President Romeo W Miller of the Employers Tuberculosis Relief association will meet tonight at the home of George W Ankele to plan the annual benefit baseball game. The event is a major local sport and has raised substantial funds in previous years. The board honors George L Eaton for his 13 years as treasurer and appoints George H Maslen to fill the vacancy.

Romeo W Miller Employes ‘Tuberculosis Relief Association George W Ankele Chaiwman Central Avenue Buidetport S. R O George W. Ankele Chairan Holmes & Edwards Silver Co Ascroft Remington Arms Co. Inc BE. H Romeo W. Miler Eaton BTRAL Tts Maurice R. Perry George L. Eaton George H. Maslen Fa Chain Company Seaton

Boy Struck When Escaping Fire In Washington Ave Truck

A boy escaped a gasoline fire and was burned while leaping from a truck driven by Kraig. The car was on North Washington Avenue when the boy was knocked down. He was treated at Emergency Hospital then transferred to St Vincent's Hospital as fire units responded from Box 336.

Lewis Kraig Baker Batre Washington, Avenue Chester E Haberlin St. Vincent's Hospital

Coast Guard Holds Helen B For Customs Check

Coast Guard at New London delayed release of the Helen B after inspecting papers and mooring beside the patrol boat Legare. Lieutenant Commander George E Wilcox would only say the vessel is held for customs authorities.

New London Associated Press Coast Guard Legare George E Wilcox Diage Hese

Garibaldi Responds To Betrayal Charge In New Volume

Havana July 23 Colonel Garibaldi, son of the Italian patriot, says a new book defends him against charges of betraying friends in Italy amid Franco Italian diplomacy. He claims the material was seized by French authorities and seeks return to Cuba to pursue agriculture, denying any traitorous acts. He asserts money sent to him funded campaign work and detours of the French police harmed his case. He also says he opposed the alleged manipulation of Franco Italian relations and supported Franco-Italian entente.

Havana Associated P Jess Riciatti Garibeid France Catalonia Spain Italy Garibaldi Associated Press Humian Nice Cuba Ehicf Paris Mussolini Torregiani

Mrs Snyder Fights Insurance Suit in Death-Row Case

New York July 33. Supreme Court Justice Crain to hear Monday arguments for Ruth Snyder, in Sing Sing awaiting death for murder, seeking dismissal of Prudential suit to cancel 86000 policy and 46000 policy on her late husband Albert E. Snyder. Company alleges signatures and consent were improper. court may restrain transfer of policies.

New York Associated Press Supreme Court Crain Ruth Snyder Bing Sing Prudential Insurance Company of America Csurance Albert E. Snyder Snyder

Canadian steamer Bayrupert wrecks near Holton Labrador

The Hudson Bay Company's steamer Bayrupert struck a rock early today near Holton Labrador and may be a total loss. The vessel carried passengers and cargo for northern stations. the Kyle was ordered to assist. The coast is sparsely inhabited and there are fears for passengers and crew exposure and hunger. Rescue efforts were underway via communication to determine the fate of the ship's crew.

ST Johns N. F Hudson Bay Campany Bayrupert Holton Labrador Newfoundland Kyle

Man shot found dead kneeling near couch

Chicago authorities opened an inquest into the death of Michael Stopec alias Hal ey Foxton. He was found shot kneeling before a couch in a small apartment where a breakfast table set for three appeared partly eaten. A loaded 38 caliber pistol lay nearby with a steel bullet reported. Five girls and four men were questioned as witnesses.

Chicago Michael Stopec Haley Foxton Btopec Fou

Boy Struck At Seaside Park Injures Two Youths

Walter Spud six of 246 Broad Street was injured at Seaside Park bath house yesterday afternoon when an automobile struck him as he crossed the road in his bathing suit. He was taken to J. Vincent's Hospital with a fractured right arm and treated. John Cremin twelve of 38 Ford Place cut his foot and bled, an ambulance was called twice. he was taken to the Emergency hospital for treatment.

Walter Spud Broad Street Seaside Park J. Vincent's Hospital John Cremin Ford Place Bray

Johnson Defends Coolidge Outfit on Birthday Visit

Rapid City dispatch reports South Dakota Congressman Royal GC Johnson defending President Coolidge’s western birthday outfit. He argues the ten gallon hat flannel shirt chaps and saddle spurs symbolize western pride amid east west tensions and were donated by Boy Scouts of Cus as a meaningful gift.

Rapid City Julz Gowboy President Coolidge Royal GC Johnson South Dakota Johnson Hiram Johnson Mr Coolidge LaFollette Basil Maniecy Isike Aiin New York Boston Washington Boy Scouts of Cus

Woman and Son Fight Off Maniac at Oxford Home

A Worcester hospital patient, released the day before, seized a hammer at Federal Hill road and attacked a woman and her son as they slept. Mrs Linnie Danforth and her son fought for their lives until the assailant fled through a window and was later captured by a sheriff and returned to Worcester State Hospital.

Oxford Rondeau Keefe Worcester

Chamberlin to make deck takeoff from Leviathan

Clarence D. Chamberlin will use a runway above the Leviathan bridge deck to take off and fly to Hasbrouck NJ from the liner off Nantucket on August 1, as part of an experimental air service test. No passengers will be carried on the initial flight. later trials may add passenger service between the ship and shore.

Boston Associated Pres Clarence D. Chamberlin United States Lines Leviathan Nantucket David A. Burke Burke Army Base Drydock New York Chamberlin Hasbrouck Nels United States Europe

Coolidge Hosts Distant Kin in Summer White House Visit

Rapid City dispatch reports a gathering of Milan Brewer's children and grandchildren at the summer White House invited by President Coolidge. Guy W. Brewer, Mrs Clement Miles, and Mrs Fred Haney joined Doris and Stanley for a day of church attendance, porch reminiscences, and mountain leisure while Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge enjoyed a respite from heat with fishing and a lumber wagon push in the Mystic area.

Rapid City Associated Press White House Coolidge Guy W. Brewer Clement Miles Futton Fred Haney Wisconsin Milan Brewer Col John Coolidge Guy Brewer Doris Miles Stanley Mra Coolidge Hermon Church Milan Vermont Middle West Cooldge Sam F McKelgin Nebraska Mystic

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