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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1927

Page

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Bank Robbery in Plantsville Leaves Two Suspects Sought

An armed pair robbed the Plantsville National Bank this afternoon. One suspect, Thomas DeMarco, 31, was captured near Lake Cha mpounce while an accomplice remains at large. Police recovered 8635 in mold money and 84675 in papers, with about 820,000 reported stolen. The pursuit involved Bristol and Southington officers, with roads posted and woods searched into night. The cashier Raymond Olsen and his wife were in the bank cage when the hold up occurred.

Plantsville National Bank Thomas DeMarco Second Street Cicero Leake Campounce Bristol Plants Iia Bank DeMarco Lake Ceampounce William Thompson Thomas Murphy Southington Raymond Olsen Theodore T Weisse Sale Olsen Green Olsen Crive Olsen Tobbers Weiss Mtn Weve Juat Bern Weiss Beck G R Thompson Roobee Ole Sears Ak Tae Bank Wir Caries Insurance

Night storms delay takeoff as Hyad expedition proceeds

The page notes delays to immediate takeoff amid a stormy environment for the Hyad expedition, with Sandman Wanamake aboard. Other items reference a fight won, honors for Dye, and various state and local notices across pages, including ambulance trophies and plans in Washington.

Wanamake NAVAT Washington Omnio Furtler Coneeemony Japan Deltahy Seande Yark Imape Tors Towut Bateviell Arash Mesa Roxpital Naturespadia Mre Lorie Chenin Creretary Bramford Carne Wiest Assessor Cou Rly Wrother Sleter Yale Angell Gavuater Coust Eac Ae Campo Beach Milford Frage Seattle Tiige Wiltag Madure Redding Bardi Bristol Bank of Note EAL Mecerte Pride

Mohammedan Priests Ban Use of Radio in remote Syanetia

In Tiflis on June 22 Associated Press reports mullahs in Mahaw meadun forbid the use of radio amid a fiery sermon against Western intrusion. A public damning and a crowd witnessed the event as the crowd toppled a station installation into a precipice, signaling strong religious opposition to external broadcasts in the Caucasus foothills.

Tiflis Geoga Associated Press Mahawmeadun Syanetia Caucasian Mountains Piopanl

Box Sent Ty Cobb Leaks Seized Wine Probe Opens

In Galveston Texas a package labeled electrical apparatus addressed to Ty Cobb from the Wilson Lubricating company of San Francisco prompted customs due to containing eleven bottles of white table wine, two broken. The box, routed by rail to Galveston then by water to New York, was seized and an investigation launched.

Galveston Texas Associated Press Ty Cobb Philadelphia Wilson Lubricating Company San Francisco New York

Radio Inspectors Test Broadcasts At Local Station

Federal officials led by W E Downey tested Bridgeport station WICC for frequency accuracy finding slight variance from the 214 meter allocation. They used a test car and a two stage tuned receiver but reported no interference with standard listening, noting power around 300 and potential remedies to reduce interference.

W E Downey Aadio Fedral Radio Commission S W Edwards Detroit J E Brown Downey Bridgeport W D Terrel Department of Commerce Federal Radio Jess Commission Rowney Stratfield

Adam Hugo Dies in Bridgeport at 86 or 87?

Adam Hugo died last night at Bridgeport Hospital in his eighty seventh year after long health. He arrived from Germany at age eight and lived in Bridgeport most of his life. Survived by seven children including Theodore R Canandaigua Eva Hugo New York George Bridgeport Gertrude Saranac Lake Maude Saranac Lake and Adam Bridgeport plus nephew John Adam Hugo famed composer. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm at Wilmot and West rooms with Rev Alexander Alison J officiating. Burial in Mountain Grove Cemetery.

Adam Hugo United States Germany Bridgeport Charles Street Hugo Theodore R Canandaigua Eva Hugo New York George Newfield Bank and Trust Company Gertrude Hugo Saranac Lake NY Alfred Griswold Maude Hugo John Adam Hugo Muensterberg Lodge Sertice Rooms Wilmot and West, Inc Alexander Alison J Mountain Crove Cemetery

Pacific Coast Cities Have Most Personal Crisis Reports

Insurance expert Dr Frederick L Hoffman reports Pacific coast cities record the highest personal crisis rates, with Sacramento and San Diego leading at over 400 per 100000. National 1926 rate is 1221, lower in many eastern cities. he cites underlying family and social factors behind the trend.

Pacific Coast New York East Middle West Frederick L Hoffman the Spectator Iheurance Journel Hoffman United States Sacramento Ca San Diego Atlantic Oder Spokine Wash Denve Cole Dallas Seattle Tampa Fla Los Angeles Calif Manhattan Bronx Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago Australia New Zealand Sweden Denmark Austria Germany Hungary Switzerland Neland Spain Scotland Netherlands England Wales di Hoffman

Byrd May Start Hop Friday As Storms Cause More Delay

Commander Richard Byrd and his crew face renewed weather delays delaying the planned ocean hop to Paris from Roosevelt Field New Haven Yale University awarded Byrd a doctor of laws degree and he said takeoff is unlikely before Friday a 4 am window exists but weather dictates. A $34000 check for French flyers Nun gesder and Cali will be included in Byrd's small satchel to Paris.

Byrd Roosevelt Field Yale Press L FJ Atlantic Richard B Byrd Paila New Haven Yale University Esther Avid Hemarart Serence Woollsey Nangesser Sir Mall Paris Nun Gesder Cali

Movie Actors and Siblings Win Pay Cuts and Honors

Los Angeles reports the film industry cuts salaries by ten percent for earnings over 50 a week as Paramount Lasky executives announce broader economies. At Warren Harding High, graduates receive major honors with scholarships and essay prizes. notable winners include Waybe Comer, Florence Sherman, Merillat, and Francia Mertlint, among others.

Harding Los Angeles Associated Press Jesse L Lasky Paramount Famous Players Lasky Lasky Paramount Tasky Usner New York Hanora Warren Harding High School Wayne Comer Edward H Doyle George Comer Grant Street Florence Sherman Kenneth E VaZette Theodore Roosevelt Florence Bherman Pacelewski Foland Jeanette Gibson Harold W Hersey Daniel P Griffins Clarence Charles Stuart Canfield Anna M Hyde City Transfer Edoward H Doyle Leo Fisher

Doctors Who Hazed Jews At Kings County Hospital

Six internes at Kings County Hospital were released on bail on assault charges by three Jewish internes who alleged an anti-Semitic demonstration. A lawyer for the Jewish internes urged the six to resign and relinquish their hospital belongings to end the episode. The Jewish internes voiced no rancor and said they would be satisfied if those who assaulted them were punished as a reform measure.

New York Associated Press Kings County Hospital Nathan Sweedler Sweedler

New Roumanian Cabinet Ends With Election Plans

The newly formed Roumanian cabinet under Ioan Bratianu is expected to resign after elections, likely held next month. Chamber of Deputies votes set for July 18 with the Senate on July 26, following the Liberal party leader’s cabinet formation after the previous ministry’s breakdown amid Liberal and National Peasants party talks.

Bucharest Associated Press Ioan Biatione Chamber of Deputies Senate Bratiano Libmal Party Prince Sthbey Literals National Peasants Party

Nungesser search yields no trace near Chicoutimi

A hydroplane from Price Brothers timber firm searched 3 12 hours over the northeast Baquenay region but found no sign of missing French airmen Nongosse and Colt employees reported signaling 40 degrees toward the airbase, with no location identified.

Associated Press Price Brothers Company Dyers Nongosse Colt Teley

Union to demand quitting on bridge

Central Labor union leader Milton McDonald says two union engineers are on the Fellow Mill bridge and non union workers remain on site. He vows to pressure Mayor Behren and press action if talks fail, asserting the city plans to use war union labor for the bridge unless stopped.

Frank Iitegerald New Haven Milton McDonald Central Labor Union McDonald MccDonald New Mayo Behreny Dolating Bridge &Ie Thie City Laben Arthur TE Commparte Leaner

Witness Tells Court of Eclectic Credits Sold in Connecticut

New Haven June 22 AP William P Sachs former president of Waiters college St Louis Lutheran clergyman and education official testified in Hartford hearing on 14 eclectics appeals from license revocations. He described selling about 980 high school equivalents via Robert Adcox agent of St Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons at $10 each between 1914 and 1923.

New Haven William P Sachs Waiters College St Louis Washington County National University of Arta and Sciencea Kansas City Etete Connecticut Sachs Robert Adcox St Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons Roy A Long Westport Ralph FP. Long Terryville Ernest & Simpson Lewis Ralph L White New Canaan Connecticut Eclectic Examining Board Br Adcox James E Heh Bridgeport Eclectic Board Eclectic Medical University of Kansas City Kansas City College of Medicine and Surgery C J Danaher Abbie J Good

Yale Drive Ends Endowment Hunt Hits 17.2 Million

Yale's endowment drive nears its 17.2 million goal as President James Rowland Angell reports at an alumni luncheon. About two thousand graduates attend while pledges total 2.7 million. gifts include 1 million from John W Sterling estate and 1.5 million from the Cox family. The report covers 1926-27 results with income from non reunion classes and principal gifts noted.

New Haven Associated Press Yale James Rowland Angell Angell John W Sterling Charles Cox Yale Field Algumnt Fund

Washington naval plans clash as Geneva talks mix with cruisers

Geneva dispatch reports Lt. Cmdr Gibson and Adm. Jellicoe row over naval limits at eighteen hole match. The British plan to curb cruiser tonnage and destroyer sizes prompts U.S. proposals favoring lighter ships and increased carrier and battleship considerations. The conference hints at a path toward parity with Japan, while debates over overall tonnage and ship types continue.

Nol Opini Gibson Geneva Switzerland Cins United States Japan Washington Lindbergh Chamberlin

Tax cut first move urged by Tilson at Rapid City

Representative Tilson of Connecticut, Republican leader, called tax reduction legislation the first business for the next Congress session. He suggested lowering the corporation levy by at least 1 2 percent, with slower action on an automobile tax repeat and possible motor vehicle tax relief if revenue allows. He also discussed the Philippines trip, health of Gen Wood, and flood control plans including levees, reservoirs, spillways and power.

Rapid City Associated Press Congress Representative Tilson Connecticut Hauoc Goolidar Tilson Philippine Island Leonard Wood Pesident Coolidge Gen. Woodoo Itapais Casper Wyoming House Tilton

Two Boston Girls Die in Back Bay Fire Tragedy

In Boston the deaths of Janet Sharer nineteen and Beatrice Berry Howes sixteen, daughters of Mrs Shearer, occur in a Back Bay blaze at the Willams L Shearer Jr home. Also perishing were Alice Scott and Mrs Helen McLaughtity. Fire started by an electric current left on in a basement. Annie Dickson escaped, shivering through flames to a neighboring balcony. The tragedy drew families and associates from Paine Furniture and yacht circles as authorities investigate.

Boston Associated‘ Press Boston Yacht Club Janet, Sharer Beatrice B “Berry’ Howes Dica Ty Willams L Sheuer Jr Back Bay Alice Scott Helen McLaughtity Shearer Betty' Howes Mre Shears Henry Howes Fower Harbor Coast Guard Sheeret Boston Bacht Club Howes Annie Dickson Iremen Paine Furniture Company Bay State Road Charlie River Dickson Rome Miss Shearer Chry Hospital

Mexico to Probe Murder of American in Guazajara

The Mexican government instructed the municipal president of Guadalajara to investigate the murder of Arthur Brewer, a former Harvard pallster and American resident, to find and punish the killer. The U S embassy requested action in two notes to the foreign ministry. Brewer was killed on June 8 in a dispute over sexual matters.

Mexico City Cated Press United States Bassy Today Guagualajara Arthur Brewer Harvard Brewer Ual Matics

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