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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1927

Page

8

Total Eclipse of Moon and Sun All Seeable in June

Astronomical events dominate June with a total lunar eclipse on June 13 and a near total solar eclipse on June 29 visible in parts of the United States. A close approach of Comet Prons-Winnecke is also noted, passing within about 3.5 million miles.

Chicago United States Europe Pons-Winaccar Ambra He Specfesson Astronomic University of Mimot England Morway Asia Iaskan

Woman Gets 30 Days for Drunken Driving

Irene Farrell of Worth Dartmouth was sentenced to 30 days in the house of correction by Judge Edward F Hanits after a drunken driving case in Fall River Mass. She appealed the sentence and paid an $800 fine for an offense described as operating under the influence and a manner dangerous to public safety. Patrolmen pursued her in a vehicle that reached speeds around 65 mph on county roads.

Fall River Mass Associated Press Second District Court Edward F Hanits Irene Farrell Worth Dartmouth

Plane hits girl during takeoff in Brooklyn meadow

A Brooklyn takeoff miscue struck 13 year old Lillian Chernow as George Lambert, Princeton senior and son of Lambert Chemical Co., flew from a meadow toward Curtiss Field. The wing injury to her shoulder was described as possibly serious. Lambert made an emergency landing at Broad- and drew about 1000 onlookers.

New York Atsociit George Lambert Princeton Lambert Chemical Company Brooklyn Cuitiss Lillian Chernow Young Lambert Gil Lamberts Broad- Nn

Taft Warns State Officers Against Clay in Appeals

Chief Justice Taft leaves Washington for a Quebec summer home but warns state officers not to delay criminal appeals. He says the Supreme Court will advance criminal cases promptly from both state and federal courts and will act to prevent postponements that delay defendants claiming constitutional violations.

Taft Clay Washington Associated Press Murray Bay Quebec Supreme Court

Youths donate blood to Westerly student amid crisis

In Westerly Rhode Island nearly a quart of new blood was donated to Leo Dotolo after appendicitis and a relapse. Three Westerly high school athletes and six other youths supplied blood transfusions. Doctors say Dotolo’s condition remains critical but shows improvement as transfusions continue.

Westerly R.I Associated Press Westerly Leo Dotolo Frederick Dotolo Anthony Stonetti Thomas Fiore

Yachtsman Burns and the Fire That Ended Papoose’s Era

Oswego June 8 report notes Colonel Jonny Mott burned the famed 40 foot keel sloop Papoose at Oswego Yacht Club after three decades of notable Lake Ontario racing history. Built by George Lawley for Charles Adams and others, she helped settle keeled racing over centerboard, dominating early American yachting and inspiring a generation before her final blaze.

Oswegon Y Associated Preas Yawl Papoose Lake Ontario Jonny Mott Osweko Yacht Club Lake Yacht Racing Association Papoose Edward Burgess George Lawley Boston America Puritan Genesta Burgess Charles Francis Adams George C Adam Charles Francis Adams Ieter Charles Ball Nate Watson Sumilar Great Lakes Colonel Mott Oswego Detroit Welland Canal

Tuttle to Fight Ticket Brokers in U S Hearing

Federal district attorney disclosed that no grand jury indictment will end the case and that the present hearing may not conclude the matter. Subber, a small Roadway ticket agency owner, testified that Shubert theatre interests charged $400 a year for selling rights and paid box office men 16 to 25 cents per ticket.

NEW Ore Associated Press United States Cotter Charles H Tuttle Distr Cy Mirometra Sm Subber Shubert Theatre Shubert Theatres

Uniform to be dropped from ship for Lindbergh mission

Army plans to deliver Colone Chule Lindberghs uniform for a mission. The plan involves Langley field and a blimp dropping the uniform aboard the Memphis during its Virginial cruise. Officials say no effort will be made to persuade New York marchers to fly the uniform.

Washington Army Rose Coolidge Patrick Ehler Air Service Lin Ibeth Langley Field Simy Memphis Virginis Kilnerai Seice

Widow Mary Post Receives Compensation For Work Injury

Compensation commissioner EB T Buckingham awarded Mary Post a weekly 18 for 312 weeks plus 100 funeral expenses. Post widow of Michael Post of Salts Textile Co, injured May 10 leading to amputation of his right leg and death the same day. also dismissed George DePropers claim from 106 Bell Street for injuries on June 14 1635 against Silliman and Godfrey due to insufficient proof of work connection.

EB ‘T. Buckingham Mra Mary Post Michael Post Salts Textile Co Post George DePropers Bell Street Silliman and Godfrey

Lodge sees artificial life near Oxford

Sir Oliver Lodge at Oxford declares the creation of life in the lab as Ife by science is not only possible but inevitable from certain viewpoints. He says there is nothing repugnant to religion in this era but urges thoughtful consideration of imitating life.

Oxford Cugladd Associated Press Oliver Lodge Tims Sinclair Bridgeport

Sapiro sued for contract breach in Chicago court

Aaron Sapiro, already facing a $1,000,000 libel suit with Henry Ford, is named defendant in an $800,000 breach of contract suit filed in Circuit Court by Andrew Stevenson, with James Howard Clemens and Lisman also listed. Plaintiffs allege failure to honor a 1996 agreement to carry out the Stevenson plan to consolidate several railroads including Chicago Great Western and Ann Arbor.

Chicago Associated Press Aaron Sapiro Henry Ford Torav Po Lismen New York Sapho Andrew Stevenson Lailway James Howard Clemens Iowa The American Institute Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Sapp Lisman Chicwo-Great Western Minneapolis St Louis Green Bay Western Ann Arbor

Dawn To Dusk Maughan To Greet Lindbergh In Washington

Lieutenant Russell Maughan of dawn to dusk fame will be among air heroes who greet Colonel Charles A Lindbergh on his Saturday arrival in Washington. The event marks the celebration of aviation services in Iowa City and nationwide.

Iowa City. In Associated Press Russell Maughan Charles A Lindbergh Washington Maughan

Air corps officer arrives en route to Washington

Major DFP Wardwell of the Amy Reserve Air corps arrived here at 515 ppm after flying from Caspea Wya on his way to Washington. He plans to leave for Washington early tomorrow.

Dfp Wardwell Amy Reserve Air Corps Caspea Wya Washington

Ben Purnell accused of hypnotizing followers in court

Ruth Wace Wuerth, a state witness in the Saint Joseph cult receivership case, testified that Benjamin Purnell used hypnotic influence to control followers. She described his persuasive talks, gestures, and voice inflections that drew believers back into the group.

ST Joseph Associated Press Benjamin Purnell Honore of Savitt Ruth Wace Wuerth Mre Wuerth Iald Purnell Wuerth Eliz Murphy Ina High Island Jessse Wheeler Ugh Island

Pupils Honor Teacher With School Party Gift

Pupils of Room 204 at Black Rock School hosted a party in the cooking room for Miss Grace Brantmeyer who is to be married this month. A pink and white luncheon followed a presentation by Margaret Foito, with several teachers and many pupils in attendance.

Black Rock Grace Brantmeyer Tuesaday Margaret Foito Mra L A Brantmeyer Anna Brantmeyer Ida Holroyd Mies E Moddell Misa E Davies Dorothy Dodds Margaret Foita Agner Blythe Marjorie Cullen Lil- Han Hansen Elizabeth Hainsworth Mary Mucicka Vicoria Namian Vivian Neleon Bessie Petronat Martha Wold Elizabeth Sabo Helen Varese Gerald Williams Louis Singer William Barker Lester Burdge Lester McEnany Elmer Anderson Clarence Bolinder Robert Butzko John Callahan William Blender Henry Ganser Richard Ganser Phillip Ganser Richard Kelly Leo O'Hara James O'Toole Herman Paordon Andrew Stefanek Steve Traskw

White Turns Pro Johnny White Signs with Reds

Johnny White, star shortstop at Fordham University for the past three years, signed a professional contract to play with the Cincinnati Reds. The move marks White's transition from college baseball to major league baseball under the Associated Press report.

White New York Associated Press Johnny White Fordham University Cincinnati Reds

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