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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1927

Page

2

Wright Stock Up One Point After Lindbergh Hop

Edwin J. Clapp reports on Lindbergh’s Paris arrival and public adulation. Wall Street rising interest, wealth trading seats to honor the aviator. Wright Wright Whirlwind motor praised for reliability aiding air travel and military research, with government support cited as a key funding force.

Edwin J. Clapp New York Wall Street Charlie Lindbergh Goodt Exchange Broadway Charles A Lindbergh Wall Europe Ming Wright Water Lindberg Lrs Wright Company totgesarFe le Bourwet Byrd North Pole Bellanca Lindbergh United Siates Navy Idex Tts Charles L. Lawrence Wrights Br B. G. Leighton Navy Bureau of Aeronautics Coverrument Aera Wright I Army So Beshty Army Air Service Dayton Lindbersh Himelf Brooks Kelly San Antonio St Lous-Chicago Sovernment Ndiuet

Congress Medal Seen for Lindy Declares Honor Plan

A fragmentary report notes Nicholas Longworth expects a congressional award for Charles Lindbergh. The piece mentions December reconvenes and aims to strengthen ties between the United States and Europe. It describes possible high honors as the greatest medal of honor.

Atsohour Cincinnati Roneress Nicholas Longworth Charles Lindbergh Congress Lingbergh Spraker Loverwarth America Congress ii Lang

New York Honors Lindy at Banquet and Travels

Lindbergh spent a day in New York after his return home from Europe, meeting reporters at his Park Avenue apartment and attending a Newspaper Club luncheon. He declined personal remarks, spoke of his home in St Louis, and described the trip as a gesture of French friendship toward the United States. He also noted wishes to see Commander Byrd depart for Europe once weather cooperates, and he later traveled to Newark and Garden City for meals and an afternoon with Curtiss officials.

Bergh Oman Walt Lindbergh Mitchel Field Casey Jones Chirtiss Washington Spirk St. Louis New York Park Avenue Chub Wade Lineberth Harry Bruno Jongenowh Long Tsland Neyuark Cutieield Bol- Mae Field Commodore Winter Garden Loae Lindberg Grant Harry Fragee Parc Avenue American Flying Corps St Louie Ewrope Jaws Bf Walker Governor Smith France Byrd Byrd V Europe Chamberlin Gyne Felor

Lindy worries over Spirit of St Louis voyage

New York reports quoted Nils T. Granlund saying Colonel Lindbergh began worrying about the Spirit of St. Louis minutes after waking. Lindbergh planned to reach Washington by government plane, then escort to St. Louis with Major Lampnier and the Army group. He discussed weather delays, gear, and autographs with reporters, insisting he would help if needed.

New York Associated Press Nils T. Granlund WHN Loew's State Theatre Col. Lindbergh St. Louis Sim Granlung Lampnier Army Pursuit Selfridge Field Mich Graylund Washington Mitchelfield Casey” Jones Paris Shim Granland Ny Lindbergh Granlund Tarm Ldudbergh Ted Roosevelt Mic Pleres Sam Indbergh Washingtor Philadelphia Gramund Tien Ant Bolling Field Shier Lindbergh Museu Arronautica Hus Red Hile Young

Bridgeport Rider Makes Welcome Home Parade For Lindbergh

At New York celebration veteran motorcyclist Octavien Peloquin of 53 Clinton Avenue described the welcome as a crowd of New York’s finest and a police escort. He said boosters treated him like a celebrity and a police motor squad helped him return to Bridgeport. Peloquin, one of the nation’s oldest riders, often travels with his bike and Curly, his white dot.

Bridgeport Charles 4 Lindbergh New York Itis Octavien Central Park Aly Peloguln Peloguin Creagh Brideepor Connecticut Pelocuin United States Eyd Curly Octavian Peloquin

Diploma Mills Unfit to Teach Faces Appeals in Missouri Case

The Missouri health board revokes licenses of several eclectic medicine teachers amid hearings. Testimony from Thames Alvin San of Kansas City and others alleges lack of proper facilities and absence of eclectics curriculum. Governors, attorneys, and doctors debated due process and constitutionality as appeals proceed with multiple physicians from Kansas City, New Haven, Bridgeport, Waterbury and elsewhere named among appellants.

Comst Leenses Selectio ‘Testines Thames Alvin San Kansas City Eclectic State Board of Health Eclectic University of Kansas City Kansas City College of Medicine and Singers Board of Health Brs Wilcoxson Watte Philip Pond Dorim Clarence L. Hanbs Kansas City College of Wee Ross Lopistus Jetterson City James Stuart Jetter Ion City Lian Burstan Bridgeport New Haven Wi Hidia Simpson Mr O'Keefe Samuel Slapotsky Samuel Posner David Agronson Waterbury Abbie J. Goodwin Julius P. Karp Haitfora William P McCormack Rayan Prisque Windham Joan Boekman M. A. van Sossenhofer Bilderpert Michael J. Anthony Liten- Tela

Extradition sought in boy kidnapping case in three states

John Denny of New York seeks to regain custody of his son Jacob Murdock Denny taken from Mrs Denny in New York. Habeas corpus and warrants for kidnapping assault and battery have been issued as the case spreads to Pennsylvania and beyond with further legal action expected. A detective notes such schemes often target men with no nicknames to pressure for money.

Yather Jounstown Pa Associated Pew John Denny New York Jacob Murdock Deni Denny Cambua County Coutt Ebensburch Johnatown Pennsylvania Denys

Cook Loses Probation Plea in Federal Case

Dr. Cook lost a bid for probation after his 1923 conviction. Judge Wilson granted probation March 17 but kept Cook in prison to await Supreme Court ruling on the Probation Act. The government argued lack of jurisdiction and constitutional challenges, with multiple related cases cited across circuits as tests of the act.

Cook United States District Court Wilson Aso Dr. Cook Government Attor Supreme Court Hewon Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Leans United States Congress Nix James U. S Archer United States District Court of California Illinois Kriebel Red Evans Memphis Fs Dentinal Mouse United States District Court First Division Kansas U. 9 Chifant Department of Justice United States District Attorney Phoenix Ariz Arizona Juanista Chifani Br Cook Chifunt Mavis Western District Arkansas Texivkana Division Youmans SE Davis Texarkana Davis

Gillett Foresees Coolidge Re election

Springfield Mass June 14 By Associated Press Senator Frederik B Gillett a frequent political prognosticator says Coolidges renomination and re election are practically certain He notes demand for the President will be irresistible regardless of his inclination and cites Gilletts bay state influence as a factor

Springfield Mass Associated Press Coolidge Frederik B. Gilet Bay State

Elks Flag Day Service Urges Rededication to Liberty

Edward L. Kelly executive secretary to Governor Trumbull addressed about 200 Elks at a Flag Day service urging rededication to the ideals the flag stands for. He called the flag a symbol of service home and nation and cited Lincoln Lindbergh and the Unknown Soldier. The program included readings on flag history and a floral Liberty Bell tribute by Elks officers.

Elks Edward L. Kelly John H. Trumbull Kelly the Order Kelley Peety Abraham Lincoln Charles A. Lindbergh Connecticut Bridgeport Lodge of Elks James H Killian Sacred Heart Churen The All Atalless Fred W . Harrison Board of Aldermen Lindbergh Gus Meyers, Jr New York Para Aa Wiliam Lounsbury Elxs Harris W. Sweet James H Broderick Isles William H Keefe, Jr Willam E. Doty State Street Pioneer Camp Broad Street

Meetings Tonight and Local Fraternal Notices

Fragmentary OCR lists meetings and lodges including Daughters of Jerusalem and Mercy officers at Island Brook Ave, Monitor Lodge 638, Col Henry Cutler Johnson at 1005 Main, Letters International Lodge 23 at 47 Main, Letter Carriers Branch 5, Saint Johns Lodge 1, Polar Star Lodge, Magna Charta Jody No 63, Sons of St George at Stratford Avenue.

Magna Charta Jody Sons of St. George Stratford Vvenue

150th Anniversary of the American Flag Observed

Across Bridgeport the 150th anniversary of the American Flag was marked by factory whistles at dawn and a sea side park salute of 31 guns led by Captain S R Mickelson. Flags flew despite rain while home displays were limited. fire department crews stood at attention as flags rose over their houses and a central flag display was noted.

Bridgeport Seaside Park R. Mickelson Coast Artillery State Armory W. 2. Burnham Remington Arms Company At & O Fire Department Niege Daniel Johnson

Quebec probes report of flares in sparsely settled region

The Quebec government is seeking information about mysterious flares seen near Saguenay where few people live. Some fear signals from missing aviators Nungesser and Col may be involved as search efforts continue across Newfoundland led by Major Sidney Cotton on the Jeanne D Arc.

Quebec Saguenay River Lake St John St Lawrence Saguenay Chicoutimi Quebec City A. Nungesser Col le Bourget Flold Paria New York British Channel Irish Atlantic Seve Polite Newfoundland Sidney Cotton Jeanne D'Arc

Boulevard Project Plans Approved

The boulevard project moves forward with plans to link Seaside Park and Black Rock boulevards by a bridge. A special meeting will elect a successor to the late Charles Stuart Canfield, with attorney Sanford Stoddard as a likely candidate, and Mayor Beluen to certify and forward the name to the Common Council.

Seaside Park Black Rock Poerd Charles Stuart Canfield Sanfod Stoddard Chamber of Commerce Beluen Common Council

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