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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1928

Page

2

Ludwig's Recovery: Apparent Serious Train Accident

Roderick Ludwig fell from a moving Boston express train near Bridgeport. He suffered a crushed left foot requiring amputation at the ankle, with doctors and police coordinating transport to St Vincent's hospital. witnesses described the lurch that hurled him to the tracks and the quick halt to aid him.

Hyer Ion Hai Sigan Wallsee Figa Ind Ludwig Pt Ice Lichtenin Barton Wren Bagley Dinu Toolin Weom Vincents Hospital Arnofsky Curley Banks Quemby Poncemin Curley Lroad Singkovwsky James Wiker Walter Internis Andrew J McQueeney St Vincentes Oospiti Tatrolmin Ludwig Leslie H .Tyler New Haven Road Roderick Ludwig New Haven E Rueger Boston Express H D Styles Styles Haven New York Bridgeport Tyter Myr Tyler Judwig Desturibes James B Cross Norman Street Rody Cross Crosa Lae Oswald Te Phar

House Hearings Debate Denaturing Alcohol in Prohibition Fight

The hearing featured Sirovich and other lawmakers denouncing bootleggers and industrial alcohol misuse. They displayed dangerous bottles and warned of blindness, paralysis, and death from adulterants and denatured spirits. The exchange touched on Mills West Point background, Blanton’s quips, and calls to bolster enforcement of the Volstead Act.

Cramton Vink Contineil Wood Uevid Shovich Chester Mills New York Blick Mills West Point Blanton Texas Mils Green Democrat Florida Shavieh Linthicum Fyern Senate Sirovich Congress Groucht Arin Srovich Blanter

Coolest and Quickest Est King Among the Throng

Amid chaos at April train incident Sayles recalled the moment and sprang into action. He tied a shirt tourniquet for Ludwig’s bleeding ankle as the injured were loaded back toward the train. Police and investigators including Hanford Birtl Arnolsky Peters Kenney Canin Garraty joined the search and crowd rush along the tracks.

Wis Sayles Prisemes Ann Sar Silyles Ludvlus Engie Ludwig and Cros Hanford Birtl Michael Arnolsky Bureau of Investigation William Peters Tom Kenney Walter Canin Edwerd Garraty Ludo

Los Angeles Airship Struggles Against Atlantic Winds

The Los Angeles dirigible neared Lakehurst after a 5000 mile Panama round trip. Facing 20 to 30 mph headwinds, she passed Charleston and Wilmington and docked near Jacksonville with landing plans set for midnight to 2 am. The Patoka tender was released to head to Port Arthur for oil cargo.

Washington Associated Press Los Angeles Panama Canal Zone Middle Atlantic Lakehurst N C E Rosendahl Atlantic Coset France Panama Charleston SC Wilmington N Cc Satuday Navy Department Naval Patoka Guacanayabo Bay Cuow Cienfuegos Cuba Havana Saisota Fla Movne Jacksonville Fla Charleston Cape Hatteras Cuby Port Arthun Texas Boston

Death of Sheriff Sheridan Tells of Ninth District Service

Howard F Sheridan died after a gassing incident. He served as assistant tax collector, deputy in the Ninth district, and Republican district chairman. He worked with Board of Assessors and later remained on payroll under Connelly before dismissal. Survived by his mother Mrs Annie H Sheridan and sisters Theresa, Grace, Anna, and brothers Alfred, Charles, and Harry. Funeral will be Monday at 8:30 from the residence and 8 from St Charles church.

Herman Speiser Wheeler and Willson Company Stephen William E Primrose Primroses Howard F Smith Clifford B Wiison Richard Sheridan Smith B F Cooney Park Board Sheridan Kenneth J Griffin Edward A Drew Board of Assessors Board of Assessos Wiliam F Connelly Simeon Pease Earl Haviland Ninth District Republican Club House Syned Robert Fitzroy Henry NI Metathion Board of Fie Commissioners Hillman Mra Annie H Sheridan Theresa C Grace A Anna L Alfred d Charles A Harry Sheridan Stephen Frank George Bridgeport Lodge of Elks Knights of Columbus Bartlett Camp Sona of Veterans and Holy Name Society St Chares Church St Charles Church

Draft Coolidge urged by New York Republican leader

Charles Dirk of New York, vice chairman of the Republican National Committee, says he believes President Coolidge should be urged to run again. He notes Coolidge has not stated a definite decision and prefers a Florida vacation after a stop in Washington. Hilles also argues Hughes is not necessarily out of the race.

Republican Wisromst Wie Sala Blanton Iafer Anti Saloon League Blanton S Kresge New York Upshaw Georgia Sirovich Washington Associated Press Coolidge Charles Dirk Chaiman Republican National Committee White House Hilles Youk Kansas City Charles E Hughes Himse Florida

Woman found slain on porch in Irvington New Jersey

Police report a 33 year old woman, Mrs Pertenvty, found dead on her porch after a shooting as she fled with her seven year old daughter. Four bullet holes in the front room, neighbors note recent move and separation from husband. police seek husband.

Irvington N J Associated Press Itpino Pertenvty Mic F Perrenzia

Darien Board Hears Airport Opposition At Hearing

The Darien planning and zoning commission met to hear opposition to ACE Inc plans for an airport site near Brook Street. Attorney A A Skeel urged approval citing precedent in other cities and hoped for favorable zoning action at a future meeting.

Darien Dalen Panning and Zoning Commission Las A C E Inc Brook Startford Daten Ciecuturs

Fire Damages Cars After Alley Crash in City

An automobile driven by Oscat Lar-50 and owned by O B Beitlson of 3008 Fairfield Avenue collided with an auto owned and driven by Mrs Susin Zoline of 100 French Street at Madison Avenue and Gobriel Street. Both vehicles were severely damaged and many bollards were broken.

Oscat Lar- 50 O B Beitlson Compaig Fairfield Avenue Col Susin Zoline Elxty French Street Mad On Avenue Gbinl Cidiy Wiyer Bollheus

Beach May Take Trust Court Rules In New York Case

The court ruled Beach may claim his share of the Bench trust, with Mrs Jennie Gaspar of New York seeking to countercheck payments. The dispute centers on Beach’s residency and access to a trust fund from a New York estate, amid related divorce and guardianship actions begun in 1925, including a contentious conservatorship in Stratford and a pending divorce from Helen Birdseye Beach.

Can Jennie Gaspar New Yok City James A Wales Stafford New York City Wales Beach Wilder New York John Smith Stratford Margaret Beach The Scientific American Frank L Wilder Isaac Wolfe Smith Helen Birdseye Beach Stratford Browht Watson Marguerite Caroline Watton Beach Beach

Family name dispute over ancestral home trust records

A beneficiary and his mother contest efforts by a trustee to assign or retain the Maguertte family name tied to the ancestral Beach home and the late Frederick Gonver c Beich founder of the Bri entiff, American, amid a broader dispute within the Brodnovo trust lineage.

Beach i Tuna Brodnqo Frederick’ Gonver c¢ Beich Pside Maguertte

Official Goodwin loses motor vehicle post amid protests

Day official Goodwin is removed from the motor vehicle division after eight years of contentious leadership. Colleagues and detectives mark relief as Charles R Gilley steps in as temporary chief clerk, while Aldrich and Holmes oppose the move. Staff display emotion at farewell as Goodwin vows to continue aiding state employees.

Fuller Goodwin Commonwealth Service Association Francis W Aldrich Springfield Phi G Holmes Worcester James F Powers Boston Commonwealth PLC Mary Welch Miss Welsh Ei Bt Registrars Office Williams State House Charles R Gilley Wo

Woman Check-Passer Sought by Police in New Haven

Police warn merchants to watch for a woman check-passing under the name Mrs Gi H Hill of 46 Second Street Meriden. She opened a Meriden bank account then closed it and continued drawing checks on the cancelled account and has been active in Hartford as well.

New Haven Hareenf G i H Hill Second Street Meriden Meriden Bank Hartford

Nicaragua Calls For Marines and Public Support

Testimony before the Foreign Relations Committee describes broad Nicaragua support for U S Marines to stay for stability. Latimer says about 75 percent of Nicaraguans back U S control to protect work and savings while Sandino rebels raid plantations. Officials deny harming civilians and note Sandino receives foreign ammo via Honduran routes. Dill demands withdrawal, claiming risks to American lives and property.

Nicaragua United States Admiral Latimer Lberal Latimer Sandino Wilbur LeJeune Dill Washington Senate Borah Idaho Shortridge California Edge New Jersey Foreign Relations Committee Latimer Ax Honduras Heroisa Sernt R Din Benater Bors

Stewart Indicted for Bond Silence in Teapot Dome Inquiry

Stewart faces federal charges for bond related silence in the Teapot Dome inquiry. He was arrested after defying a Senate committee, released on a writ of habeas corpus, and ordered to appear for arraignment at the earliest practicable time. A warrant was wired to Chicago for service and a District of Columbia court date will be set.

Cage Stewart Hin Senate Senate Committee Sinlair District Court of Gordon Chicago States Marshals Office District of Columbia Supreme Co.rt

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