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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1928

Page

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Ludwig Recovery Likely Inside Work Says Supervisors

Police leader reports Roderick Ludwig likely to return to duties after severe injury when he fell from a coach on a New York bound train. Superintendent Wheeler says a place will be found for him once recovered. Doctors saved his heel though the left ankle was crushed and he remains under observation.

Ludwig Ludaigs Patker Wheeler Rody Ludwic Alwe Board of No- 1 Ths New York NYN H &R R Roderick Luda Leutenant Michael S Ainosky Dork South End

Funds Sought to Pay Janitors and Payroll Gap

The money needed to cover janitors payroll is discussed with Business Manager Wynkoop and Controller Garrity. A projected annual deficit of 15770 is noted, with potential April timing for funds. The plan assumes transfers from teacher salary accounts to cover the shortfall and obligations for April.

Wynkoop Anager Comproller Walter W Garrity Ana Methanics Winkoop

Federal agents arrest five in counterfeiting ring

Federal agents seized about 830000 in bogus twenty dollar bills and arrested five men in Minneapolis amid a counterfeiting probe. The group allegedly planned a larger distribution with help from an identified distributor and accomplices. Names linked to the case include Carl Abbatemario Andrew Brick Benjamin Canete Vincent J Duff and Benjamin Jirei.

Mit Associati Federal Serret Fiter Dhuse Carl Abbatemario Andrew Brick Benjami Canete Vincent J Duff Benjamin Jirei J. Frock Minneapolis Gause

Cudwin's Father Informed Of Son's Plight Fails To Hear Details

Jexty Ludwig sixty two father of Patrolman Roderi.k Ludwig has not been told of the extent of his son's injury and narrow escape. He is seriously ill at the home of his daughter Ada Steehrman at 99 Hough avenue. Doctors fear that learning of the accident could worsen his condition. He suffers from a complication of diseases and death is feared.

Jexty Ludwig Roderi K Ludwig Sleath Ada Steehrman Hough Avenue

Bridgeport News Roundup Reflects Turbulent Times

Sheriff Sheridan obituary dominates Page 1 while a reorganization of the Ku Klux Klan in Bridgeport tops Page 6. Reports include a tram accident injuring an officer, a $10,000 fraud suit against a mill lawyer, a Stamford man fined for beating a woman, and police seeking two Fairfield girl suspects on Page 1.

Finn Fairfield County Fairfield Ion Etha Mill Stamford Redding Norwalk Meiden Los Arkansas

New York Court Rules Beach May Claim Trust Share

A New York appellate court ruled that Beach is entitled to a share of a $500000 trust fund set up by his father, despite questions of residency and competence. The decision contrasts with a Connecticut ruling that upheld a conservatorship over Beach, who was declared incompetent. The case continues with further appeals and potential Supreme Court actions.

Ilegally New York Caroline Watson

Day Official Gets Goodwin's Position

A stormy eight year career as state registrar of motor vehicles ended for Tank A Goodwin today as the governors council approved his dismissal by William F Williams commissioner of Public Works. George A Parker was named to succeed Goodwin. The removal stemmed from his advocacy for state employee reclassification and his campaign with the Commonwealth Service Association. not from his conduct as registrar.

Bosion Associated Press Tank A Goodwin Governors Council William F Willams George A Parker New England Goodewin Alvan T Tuller Williams

Deported Threat to Millionaire Son's Wife Child

DETROIT March 2 By Associated Press a four year old child once believed to be Joseph Boyer’s grandson and heir to Burroughs Adding Machine was revealed to be not his child. The mother Myron Boyer seeks to disinherit and deny paternity while immigration officials plan a board inquiry to determine if the child should be deported as an alien. Canadian records are unclear on legal adoption, and Mrs Boyer vows to fight to keep and raise the child despite potential loss of home.

Los Argeles Panama Canal Zone Mort Lakehurst Rock Barris John Coolidge Florence Trumbull Sterling France Detroit Associates Press Joseph Boyer Burroughs Adding Machine Company United States Cnild Canada Mig Myron L Boyer Alfo John B .Zurbrick Tire Surhtte Mre Boyer Boyer Mra Boyer Myron Boyer Ingham County Boyer Fairfield iBy Chool Gil Homer C Godney Black Rock Moti Dietag Fam Geure Arthur J Bennete Reef Road Sharon Pa Associated Preas Allegheny Mountains Joseph Lebux Theudorne Costes New York Anight Uebrix Lebrix

Plea to Stop Poisoning of Alcohol Sparks House Battle

In Washington March 2 a House session features Representative Sirovich of New York bringing test tubes and bottles of poisons to the floor to discuss poisoning in the alcohol trade. Debates ensue as members argue over permission to proceed and the handling of lab paraphernalia on the floor.

Washington Assoc Ated Press Sirovich Demon New York Sirovich Cramton Michigan Buit Cramton Chis Cromton Strovich Linthicum Maryland Stenley Kentucky House Schafer Wisconsin Upshaw Georgia Lirovich Garrett Tennessee Shovich Siovich

Fairfield Police Board weighs widow pension cases and carnivals

The Fairfield Police Board heard legal opinions on pensions for two widows of late Bridgeport officers and considered granting a carnival permit for the American Legion to operate April 21 to 28 on the circus grounds. The board debated advisability and sought a special act for one widow while urging council action for another.

Patrick J Flanagen Ridgefield Avenue Bridgeport David E Muler Higgins Avenue Iiller Alexander L Delaney Board of Police Commissioners Mary J Fisher Wood Avenue Edgar B Fisher Fisher Richard H Murphy Stephen F Boucher Common Council Harry W Congdon American Legion Wheeler Sidney Smith The Legion Post T. J Paerdy

Police seek clue costs and lebrix in slaying of boys

Police believe two unidentified boys about eight and nine were slain and weighed down with wire before being dumped into the Indiana Harbor canal. Dragging of the canal yielded no remains. Authorities pursue possible parental involvement as missing person reports fail to locate leads. The victims wore blue chinchilla overcoats and gray mufflers.

Costes Lebrix Indiana Harbor Ind Associated Press Indiana Harbor Ship Canal Jay Chicago Bureau of Missing Persons

Nicaragua need American forces urged before Senate

Senate Foreign Relations committee was told Sandino could seize control of Nicaragua if Marines withdraw now. Navy officials warned the constabulary is too weak to keep order, with 3,000–strong or only a few hundred? actually, and Sandino’s forces about 600–800. Marines also recounted offering amnesty to Sandino, which he rejected.

Washington Sandino Nicaragua Senate Foreign Relations Committees Senate Whar LeJeune Latimer Latin-American Republic Refus H Lane Marine Corps Sandino Ahoulu Swanson Virginia Bandino Managua Lane Ta Jeune

McAndrew Sues Mayor Thompson In Libel Suit

Chicago, March 2. William McAndrew, former Chicago schools superintendent, sues Mayor Thompson for 1000000 for libel and slander tied to charges of insubordination and un Americanism. His lawyers say a bill of particulars will follow. The suit aims to clear McAndrew’s record amid a board decision pending on his term and the “five maths” trial.

Chicago Associated Press William McAndrew Today William Hale Thompson McAndrews Brondaide Board of Education McAndrew Prancis X Busch Oper

Sheriff Sheridan Dies After Five Day Struggle

Deputy Sheriff Richard G Sheridan of the Ninth district died at his home on William Street from carbon monoxide poisoning after a five day struggle. He was found semi conscious in the rear hallway after being overcome in his garage and later collapsed into a coma. He was active in local politics and had dictated a letter about a Elks trip to New York before his final collapse.

Richard G Sheridan Ninth District Wiliam Street Sher- Wi Sheridan Grace Brooklyn Elks New York Sherman Old Firth Ward Barnum School

Husband Seeks Wife and $5 000 in Court Action

New York reports that George Tischbein a 6 hours painter sought a court order to restrain his wife from disposing of $85 000 he had assigned to her after she left their home for South Norwalk Conn taking the funds. He said she promised to marry him if he settled $6 000 on her and that he had given her his savings of $8 000 to furnish a home. He alleged she withdrew $9 500 from her bank and vanished and a bank in South Norwalk sent her passbook to the New York bank requesting the remaining balance be sent by check.

New York Associated Press South Norwalk Conn George Tischbein Tischbein

Cold Hearted Chicago Responds after Police Station Becomes Old Ladies Home

Fire at Working Women s Home drives twelve elderly women from a shelter. Hyde Park station keeper Sergeant John Griffith organizes refuge at the station and newspapers rally aid. Citizens and professionals volunteer, with officials noting Chicago s kindness despite the grim event.

Chicago Old Ladies Home Associated Press John Griffith Hyde Park Griffith Ito

Stewart Indicted for Bond Silence in Teapot Dome Probe

Washington March 3 Robert W Stewart chairman of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana was indicted by a federal grand jury for refusing to answer questions before the Senate Teapot Dome committee about Continental Trading Companys Liberty bond profits. The two count indictment cites violations of the revised criminal statutes for a witness to refuse to answer questions pertinent to the investigation. A warrant will be telegraphed in due time.

Washington Assot Ciated Press Robert W Stewart Chairyman Board of Standard of Company of Indiana Constinent 1 Liberty Bond Senate Teapot Dome Committee Standard Oman Stewar Harry F Sinclairy Teapot Dome Tas Senate

Will of Henry Judd Gray Admitted to Probate

White Plains New York March 2 The will of Henry Judd Gray filed by Samuel L Miller after Gray's murder of Albert Snyder was admitted to probate by Surrogate Slater The will bequeaths 1000 to Gray's mother Margaret Gray and 1000 to his wife Isabel Gray Both receive respective trust funds and Gray's sister Ruth Brown Snyder is mentioned in connection with the murder case

White Plains N Y Henry Judd Gray Ruth Brown Snyder Albert Snyder Slater Samuel L Miller Gray

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