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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1927

Page

3

Ex-Minister of Paraguay Dies in Montevideo

Charles Edward OBrien United States minister to Paraguay and Uruguay from 1905 to 1909 died in Montevideo at sixty seven. He was born April 20 1860 in Fo Edward New York and held posts in Plattsburg Washington and New York city. He guided treaties with Paraguay and Uruguay and helped end a civil war as dean of the diplomatic corps in Paraguay.

Montevideo Urugua Associated Press Charles Edward Obrien United States Paraguay Uruguay New York Board of Docks City of New York Cleveland Ninter Union League Club of

Radio Commissioner Dillon Ill in San Francisco

Colonel John F Dillon federal radio commissioner arrived from Washington DC and was in a hospital today with an infection in the leg. Physicians said his condition was serious and the crisis was expected in a few days.

San Francisco iBy John F Dillon Washington DC

Soviet Woman Envoy Arrives in England

Mme Alexander Kallontay Soviet minister to Mexico arrived in Plymouth England from Vera Cruz en route to Bremen for a vacation. Fellow passengers reiterated rumors that her Mexico mission had ended but she would not comment.

Plimouth England Associated Press Mme Alexander Kallontay Mexico Vera Cruz Bremen Pasengers Rumos Mme Kallontays

Herrick Attacked for Serving Wine at Lindbergh Toast

Bishop Leonard of Buffalo condemned Myron C Herrick for serving champagne at an embassy dinner in Paris honoring Charles Lindbergh. He urged a nationwide protest to remind American diplomats to respect the Constitution abroad.

Tima Myron C Herrick Champigne Pirls Charles 4 Lindbergh Leonard United States

Submarine base leased for shipping center plan

Samuel J Wilde of Boston wins a five year lease on the former Squantum submarine base in Massachusetts at 830000 annually. He intends to develop the site as a shipping center and bring industrial activity to the property.

Washington Associated Press Samuel J Wilde Boston Squantum Mass

U S Commissioner Resigns to Widen His Law Practice

Hartford June 21 By Associated Press United States Commissioner Frederick Corbett has resigned from his office and as extradition commissioner to expand his law practice. Judge Melvin S Thomas said the resignation was accepted with regret and a successor will be named soon. Corbett cited pressure of his own business and desire to extend activities in the federal courts. He has served Hartford since 1919, with earlier roles on the Hartford street commission and Trinity College affiliation.

Hartford Associated Press Unite States Frederick Corbett Melvin S Thomas United States District Court Corbetta Thomas Contaet Pipers Corbet Corbett Board of Street Commissioners of Norman Steven Trinity College Tiinits College Columbia University Law School Harbford Connecticut Pegislarue United States Tom Sens

Court Upholds Man's Murder Conviction in Hoosick Falls

Albany NY June 21 The Court of Appeals today upheld Adam Nappi's first degree murder conviction for killing Joseph Leo in Hoosick Falls in 1026. Leo's wife pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was imprisoned at Auburn. Nappi's defense claimed Mrs Leo killed her husband and he helped conceal the body.

Albany Associated Press Adam Nappi Murce Court of Appeals Nappis Governor Smith Napp Joseph Leo Hoosick Falls Leo Womens Prison

Murdered Man Found In Brooklyn Slashed And Strangled

In New York on June 21 a murdered man was found in Brooklyn after a riotous crowd rushed police reserves. The victim had fourteen slash wounds and was strangled with a rope. Police identified him as Joseph McDonald through fingerprints after the scene yielded two soft hats as clues.

New York Brooklyn Joseph McDonald

Atlantic Flight and Gas History Shared at Rotary Luncheon

Bridgeport Rotary members heard of the 76 year old balloon attempt to cross the Atlantic and the rise of gas and electricity. George Hawley cited Smithsonian data and noted early fire light and power, from primitive fire to gas illumination and modern electricity, shaping civilization and cooking with gas ranges widespread in the country.

Bridgeport Atlantic Ocean George Hawley Bridgeport Gas Company Rotary Club Lent Island Sound A V Bodine Atlantic Mr Hawley Hawley Prof Hough Smithsonian Institute Civilization Charles Lambs

Lutheran Merger Plans Among Three Synods debated in Syracuse

June 21 Associated Press reports a proposed union of three Lutheran synods representing over 400 churches across New York New England and New Jersey. The New York Ministerium must act for final approval after New York and New England and New York synods already ratified the consolidation. Officers elected include Frederick R Noeldeke Henry Freimuth Behrend Mirbtens Jacob Wagner and L I Treasurer.

Syracuse Associated Press Lutheran Synoda New

Arkansas Battleship Tests New Fuel Oil On Rockland Runs

The U S S Arkansas begins official speed trials on the Rockland measured mile with speeds from 10 to about 21 knots. Modernized at 30 million dollars, the ship now uses fuel oil instead of coal and will undertake two days of fuel consumption tests and an endurance run toward Provincetown Mass.

Rockland Marine Associated Press Arkansas Rockland Provincetown

Sultan calls monkey slander charge voided in Lanao case

Sultan Artraya and Major Orville M Johnson were excused from slander claims after testimony in Manila disrupted by a Revolucion newspaper report. The Moros of Lanao province were described as restless amid accusations that Governor General Wood and Johnson fostered unrest.

CEBUP_ I Associated Presa Orville M Johnson Lanao Sultan Artraya Johnson Sutan Iibel le Revolucion Wood Lanao Province Johnson Wre

Hospital Patients Visit Circus At Middletown

Nearly 500 patients from the Connecticut State hospital in Middletown spent an afternoon at a circus. They toured the menagerie and sat in a special section under the big top arranged by Superintendent Roy A. Leak and the circus business office, a rare treat for the patients.

Middletown Sy Associated Press Connecticut State Hospital Roy AL Leak

Womens Blouses and Vests Ad for Smart Tailoring

Advertisement highlights two in one garments priced at two dollars. Describes high mannish collars adding swagger to blouses and sleeveless vests as tailored costumes. Notes plain or figured Madras fabrics with Pique trim and feminine models with rolled collars and long sleeves. SPECIFIES STORE FLOOR CASE.

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