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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1927

Page

2

Daugherty Case Jury Deadlocked for Second Night

Federal court in New York reports the Daugherty Miller jury still not reaching a verdict after 34 hours of deliberations. Judge Knox presided as jurors were kept in hotel confinement and a sealed note was delivered. Prosecution accuses the former attorney general and former Alien Property custodian of conspiring to defraud the United States over $7,000,100 from seized American Metal shares with alleged bribe of $441,900. the trial has drawn crowds outside the federal building.

Federal Court New York Daugherty-Miller Knox Woodwort Eolock Court Watil S Sisyper Varry M. Daugherty Thomas W. Miller Vistodian United States American Mental Company Lntone Harry Daugherty Daugherty Frag Staih Joe R Knot Picard- 1 Goff Socmer Genera Rus America Meta Company Coatstel Cone Miler Seiz Matal American Metalompany Metallurgische Ceelechal Ant Tie Metal Gersan Richard Merton GeseUgehaft Roe Societe Suisse Pou Vaieura de Metaux Merton John T. Ng King

Note to Mexico Is Said to Borah Note to Mexico Is Said to Borah

Unofficial Mexican circles say a recent U S government note to Mexico seeks to learn how information reached the United States from Mexico. Sources avoid confirming Borah’s name and whether it concerns Senator Borah and Calles talks on land and oil companies.

Menico City Mexico United States Enbanst Foreign Office Borh Nator Calles

Bottler Admits Beer Purchase On Stand In Bridgeport Case

Richard J. Coughlin testified in a Bridgeport Superior Court trial before Judge Isaac Wolfe about buying beer from Bekart Brewery owner George Bekart and associate William Antler. The men face charges of liquor law violations including illegal manufacture and transport of beer. Coughlin, convicted earlier for liquor violations, described operations at a garage bottling plant on Evergreen Street during a three week period ending mid August. Continued on page two.

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Reapportionment Rejected by House

The House rejected a reapportionment bill for a 433 seat House under the 1990 census. Republican leaders pressed for quick passage under suspension, but failed to reach a two thirds vote. The tally was 193 to 198 with Democrats and Republicans split, sparking contention from members from states losing representation.

Washington House Repubblican Umibaz Republians Memchers Fren

Senate Filibuster Blocks Reed Reed Battle Night in Senate

The Senate faced a second all night session as filibuster by Reed and coalition actions stalled progress. A 48 to 84 vote defeated a substitute by Senator Reel to open ballot boxes. insurgent Democrats joined Republicans, while Reed pursued further amendments and Senator Cameron prepared a lengthy reading on copper mining.

Washington Nfe Funda Senate Reel Pennsylvan Reed Missouri Philadelphia Pittsburgh Alicante Wiliam B. Wilson William S. Ware Pennsylvania Bleaxe Southarolina Cameron Arizona Boulder Canyon

Man Hit by Judge Carl Driver Dies in Danbury Crash

Richard Quinn about fifty two of Westfield Massachusetts died at Danbury hospital after being struck by an automobile driven by Judge George G. Scott at midnight February 25 on Main Street Danbury. Witnesses say Quinn walked into the path of the car. He suffered a fractured skull and injuries to his right arm.

Richard Quinn Westfield Maas Danbury Frobate George G. Scott Main Street Ridgefield Main Stret

Legislature Insue fuciute highway progenis eration

The report outlines a dispute between the House and Senate over a $2,000,009 state aid measure. It mentions railway bills, pleas by lawyers, and a complex set of committee actions as part of the budget and infrastructure debate on page 1.

Twaten Mehwags Gece Bae Line Tribags Vytals Railways Rete

Two Sing Sing Convicts Missing From Cells

Two Sing Sing prison inmates were reported missing from their cells at six tonight. Joseph Plolla, 28, jailed for manslaughter for two years, and George Walmale, 48, serving four years for carrying a revolver, were both convicted in New York City.

Gsssning Sing Sing

Jerry Talbot Branded as Draft Dodger and Crook by Officials

Washington today faced a dramatic clash over Jerry Talbot a World War I veteran who claims shell shock memory loss. Committee chair John son presented evidence alleging Talbot's real name Alexander Dubois Jr and claimed he previously stole automobiles in San Francisco. A Justice Department agent supported the probe amid ongoing relief fights, while Flora Dove Lange described her marriage to Howard Francis Nable and identified Talbot as the man she married.

France Johnson Veterans’ Committee Washington Jerry Torrot Wouse Veterans Committee Talbot Alexander Dubois, Jr Tarbot San Francisco Department of Justice Congress Flora Dove Lange Toledo Ohio Howard Francis Nable't Marrie Mra Lange

Senate Passes Day Measure Dividing Vets In Prohibition Clash

Washington March Senate approved the Prohibition Reorganization bill amid sharp attacks from the Anti-Saloon League and dry forces. The vote stood 11 to 6 with minor amendments sending the measure back to the House for concurrence. Senators Wadsworth and King led defections among party lines while wets claimed the act would aid enforcement of the Volstead Act.

Washington March Senate House Prohibition Anti-Saloon League Bureaus of Prohibition and Customs Treasury Department Andrews Prohibion Internal Revenue Bureau Civil Service Cin Atty Wadsworth New York Broussard Bruce Edwarda Gerry King Holga New Jersey Copeland Reed Missouri Utah Edwards Tha Wayne UL. Whether

King David Runs Aground in Heavy Gale Off Cape Henry

The British steamer King David ran aground off Cape Henry Virginia during a gale and sent an SOR distress call. Coast Guards and wrecking crews were alerted as other ships including Balamerco San Pedro and Maracaibo Caracaguay reported distress or loss of control. Munargo and two Coast Guard cutters headed to assist, City of St Louis avoided the dangerous Uutterag shoals while remaining in range of Cape Henry lighthouse observers.

New York Cape Henry Independent Whalese Company BOS San Pedro Newark N. J Maracaibo Caracaguay Sulamierce Virginia Irmore Daiquiri Baltimore Mer Munargo

Driver sought in fatal road incident as victim buried

Police intensified hunt for the driver of a Ford car after an eight year old girl, Johanna Kelder, was fatally struck near her home. She died from a fractured skull at Brtizeport hospital. Funeral planned at 10 a.m. at her parents home and 4 p.m. at St Michael's church. Interment at St Michael's Cemetery.

Johanna Kelder Cuion Jacobus M. Ant Jacobm Walder Eaton Avenine St. Michael's Cemetery Thasmatesx Dritzeport Fanergency Hospital Meinf

Coolidge Signs Bill For Three New Cruisers And Guns

President Coolidge approved a naval bill to add three 10,000 ton cruisers and fund firing-range increases for two battleships. The measure authorizes aviation expansion, raises enlisted strength, and frames next year’s naval budget amid talks with France and Italy on arms limits.

Washington Congress Macy Naval Aviation Naval Air Service House Senate Coolidge Washington Naval Treaty Geneva Hmit Crutear

Missing Man's Body Found Here By Boy

The body of Peter Wilkus, fifty, was found frozen yesterday afternoon in a clump of bushes near Iranistan avenue and Atlantic street. He had been in ill health and recently unemployed, and was returning from the Crane Company plant toward his home on 636 South avenue. Medical Examiner Fr. R. DeLiura noted the body showed signs of distress and the man had been deaf for over two days. A small boy, John Warens, 34 Gregory street, discovered the scene while playing in an open lot and alerted police.

Peter Wilkus South Avenue Iranistan Avenue Atlantic Street Vomdins Epinbnpany Fr. R. DeLiura John Warens Gregory Street Dea

Huge bond issue for state highway program under consideration

Hartford March reports show Republican leaders pushing a large bond plan to fund rural and state roads while backing a state aid scheme under highway commission control. The debate features Dr William L Higginson and Rep Ernest Averill with Lt Gov and minority leaders weighing pay-as-you-go versus bond financing and a proposed three-man state highway commission.

Willam Lene Yina Coventry John E. Trw Fes Bridgeport Additin Ylum Connecticut Department of State Higgine

Pope Considers Using Airplanes for Church Duties

Pope Phug weighs aviation to serve church needs including rapid travel for bishops, transport of cardinals to Rome for conclave, and potential end to papal confinement in Vatican history. Impero notes aviation could bypass Italian frontier limits and move Vatican operations forward.

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