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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1927

Page

9

Former warden jailed in Atlanta bribe conspiracy case

Cia Feb 28 The GAPY Avanta federal penitentiary once presided by Sartain housed prisoners as he and Laurence Heine Riehl were convicted of conspiring to accept bribes from inmates. Sartain, a former Columbus sheriff and Republican leader, drew eighteen months and Riehl a year and a day. A jewelry store break in yielded cash and valuables estimated between 7500 and 14590. The loss tally awaits inventory.

Atlanta CIA Gapy Avanta Federal Penitentiary Albert Friain Sartain Warren Laurence Heine Riehl Cohnuobus Innes Luaders Martain Ratt Jaby

Coolidge Nomination Fight Shapes 1928 Hopefuls

Washington observers say a Lowden led farm policy challenge could tilt states like Iowa North Dakota Minnesota and Illinois toward a non Coolidge option. The open fight risks third term backlash while Dawes or Lowden may beat Coolidge for the Republican nomination in 1928.

Mark Sclelivan Washington McNary-Haugen Lowden Coolidge Towa Dakothy Nebraska Indiana Minnesota Illinois Ge Tewsnaber Lewden Cooolidge Lowtien MccNary-Haugen Senate House Conlidge Dawes Ginger McNuary-Haugen Conifige Republican Party National Committee Coal Tusq Ianag

De Pinedo Arrives in Slo Paula From Pig Wantire

Paolo Brazil Feb 28 The Italian aviator De Pinedo arrived in Slo Paula at 11:05 AM from Pig Wantire in a swift flight.

DE Pinedo Slo Paula Sag Paulo Brazil Pig Wantire

Cabarets Denied Licenses in New York City

New York Feb 28 Cabarets and clubs faced license denials after hearings by Commissioner Quigley citing violations of the 2 AM curfew law. One nightclub had its license suspended, while complaints against 14 others were dismissed or reserved decisions.

New York Canharet Hernse Vouunisetener Quigtey Bertier Quigley

Firemen Parade Benefits Sick Fund Benefit Show

Two hundred firemen led by Chief Daniel Johnson marched from Fire Headquarters on Middle Street to the Cameo theatre for the first showing of the Fire Brigade. The Sick Benefit fund will gain 25 percent of profits. Police cleared the doors as crowds blocked the entrance to applaud the parade and the modern and ancient apparatus on display.

Fire Department Daniel Johnson Fires Headquarters Middle Street Cameo Theatre Fire Brigade

Durant to Address Episcopal Men's Club Dinner

About 200 members of the Episcopal Men's club will attend a dinner at Calvary church in Durant tonight at 6 45. Speakers include Carr M Durant of Guilford a state legislator and former motion picture figure speaking on Motion Pictures Frank T Putney Prohibition director on Prohibition Albert E Lavery and Rev Demir S Markle will follow. The Mayor's quartette and Ray Koon will provide music with Clarence 6O Lister as toastmaster. organizing committee lists Arthur Bradshaw Sydney Stapley and Clarence Lister.

Episcopal Men's Club Calvary Church Main Summit Streets Carr M. Durant Guilford Frank T. Putney Albert BE. Lavery de’ Mir S. Markle St. Paul Church Fairfield Ray Koon

School Sues Greenwich Man for Tuition Fees

Frederick Rawolle Jr of Greenwich with offices at 249 Broadway New York is charged in Superior Court by Giman Country School for Baltimore Maryland with failing to pay tuition. It is alleged that on August 23 1926 Rawelle entered a dragon at sixteen. Initial payment of 60 is admitted but 1203.06 in additional expenses were not paid. Plaintiff seeks 1500 damages.

Frederick, Rawolte Greenwich Broadway New York Frederick Rawolle, Jr Giman Country Schoo Baltimore Maryland Rawelle Hra Gon

Princeton Senior Body Quits Over Auto Ownership Rule

Princeton New Jersey Feb 1 AP protest by Princeton senior council resigns after board of trustees last week forbade ownership of automobiles by Princeton senior council members. The council states it disapproves of the principle behind the action while not expressing approval or disapproval of the regulation itself.

Princeton S.J Board of Trustees Princeton Senior’ Council Joseph Prendergast Board of

Man Ends Sentence in Lottery Case in New Britain

James W. Welch of New Britain was released from county jail after paying a fine, ending a two months sentence for violating state laws against lottery tickets. Welch had completed the jail term and paid the fine to secure release.

James W. Welch New Britain Yeaterday Welch

Endeavor Circle Buncheon Plans At Nichols

In Nichols on February 25 members of the Endeavor Circle will hold their weekly luncheon at the usual time and place. George Eckart Fred Carsten Erwin Stickles and Richard Broun attended Fairfield County Fish and Game banquet at the Stratford level Saturday evening. Dr What Do We Owe the Negro was the topic of the evening service and Epworth League at M. I. church. Miss Emmi Lintey led. Horace Dewey missionary from China on furlough and studying at Ohio State will participate in morning service and Young People meeting Sunday March 11.

Emmi Lintey Horace Dewey China Ohio State Young People’s Meeting

Eighth District GOP Club Hosts Tonight Whist and Preference Party

The Eighth District Republican club will hold a whist and piacvbie party tonight at the clubrooms, changed from tomorrow. Mrs Mary Lynch and Mrs H McKelvey are in charge of arrangements.

Mary Lynch H. McKelvey

Build Roads With Avails Of Bonds Advised By Truckman

A. P. Marsh of Connecticut Motor Truck Association urged road expansion funded by bond issues at a Ridgeport Traffic Association meeting. He advocated a state bond commission to guide expenditures and criticized the pay as you go policy. Marsh supported 40 mph limits, 18 year old licenses, and noted borrowing benefits for public projects. He warned against overloading penalties as too harsh. Vocal selections followed.

Clovernor ‘Trumbull Abraham Lodge Stratfield Connecticut A. P. Marsh Connecticut Motor Truck Association U.S. Marshal New Britain Marsh March Flo Joseph Haffner

Ushers Association to hold weekly business meeting

Devon February notices report the Ushers Association at the De- Tnien church will hold their weekly business meeting Tuesday evening at 7 44 p m. Fathering details mention visitors, a fine musical program, and various community members traveling or visiting nearby towns.

Devon Ushers Association de- Tnien John Carley Istreet Raymond Arnold Frank McCarthy Bridgeport William Guggenheim J. ¥. Clark Savannah Georgi Paurek St. Anne Church Ash Fon Church Peeron Ellis Street Milford Hospital Huse Company No Devan Improvement Association Club Patrick Casey Casey Avon Street Devon Gratumar Sedonia Marént Lavente Rigdene Mlorence

Earthquake Shocks Registered at La Plata Observatory

Strong shocks recorded on the La Plata observatory seismograph around 1 a.m. with the center believed to lie along the Helian fault line, according to AP dispatch from La Plata Argentina Fel 2.

LA Plata Argentina Lay Plata Observatory

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