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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1928

Page

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Butler Denies Receiving Bonds From Hays Testimony Set

Washington February 11 report by the Associated Press says Butler denies any bonds or contributions from Will Hays or Harry Sinclair. Senate Teapot Dome committee to hear Hoey and others about Liberty bonds tied to the Sinclair donation, with Mellon and Butler records under scrutiny.

Washington Hentiated Press Luestey Senate Liberty Ponds Harry F. Sinclair Hays Sen al Ibne Harding Sinclair Walsh Mellon Floral Idaho Ghefiman Butler Republican Party Butler Fay Continental Trading Company Companites wbeth+ Hays Waleth Bone TL Petey Will H. Hays O Sinclar Lus Aid Republican National Committee Agnes Tuvestay Mays Borah Bonda Treasury Yeaterday Jeer Pratt New York City Republican Camper Republican Political Chest Fred W ‘Wpham Weeks Andy DuPont Fomintee Secretar Melon Vncord Hass Buter Wiliam M Butler Massachusetts Prats Levay Trias Neat Sinchuray

Diver Seeks $50,000 Gold From Hudson Bottom

New York March 1 Nearly eight hours of diving failed to locate a likeness key containing 50,000 dollars in gold bullion believed sunk at the bottom of the Hudson near West Street. Diver Tooker made eight descents each lasting about an hour without success and plans to dredge bottom mud to recover the keg.

New York Associated Press Hudson River Sith Street Son ‘Tooker Roma

Borah Urges Republicans Return Sinclair Cash

Washington dispatch reports Senator Borah urged William M Butler, RNC chair, to return money from Harrty F Sinclair saying the funds were tied to a sinister purpose and not a normal campaign contribution. He criticized the party for keeping such funds and called for a public repudiation and return to the source.

Washington Borah Wiliam M. Butler Republican National Committee Ty F. Stnaair Butter Boral Butler Matel Oo Republican Party Sinclair Campagn Tn Als At Ecunaul Peradren Republic Pary Homer William E. Borat

Taxi Clash Turns Into Police Arrests in Brooklyn

At Fairfield avenue and Clinton avenue a taxi collision led to arrests of ten people. Patrolman Hans Rasmussen and his wife were involved. suspects include Catt of Bronx place, Leckie driving, Tobrowsak at Brona place, Slavin of Fourth street, and Willem Coffey. Charges include assault, intoxication, and breach of the peace.

Fairfield Avenue Clinton Brooklyn Hans Rasmussen Grovers Avenue Tloyd McDaniely Thore Catt Bronx Place Brookly Leckieo Drhing Tobroysak Brona Place Willem Coffey Adelphian Street Maure

Woman Accused in Norwalk Shooting Attempt

Mrs Mary Heltman, 18, of South Norwalk, stands charged with assault with intent to kill and carrying a concealed weapon after she allegedly tried to shoot Joseph Hedge, 45, of Van Buren Street. The revolver jammed. she struck him with it, then was arrested at her home. Hedge was treated for head wounds. bond set at 500.

Norwalk Mary Heltman Joseph Hedge Norwalk City Court Heltzman Lewington Avenue Hodge Washington Street Joseph Quick Pathaw South Newark Hettman

Stockholders Keep Discount Benefits In Municipal Plan

D. T. Smith of Hartford announced that leasing three Municipal fueling stations to Triangle Oil will not affect stockholders’ five cents per gallon discount. The program remains available at 23 stations in and around Bridgeport, while the three leased locations were not part of the Municipal chain and had not offered the discount.

Municipal Fueling Rations, Inc Triangle Oil Company D. T. Smith Hartford Salt Bridgeport Binitl Fairfield Avenue Ae Creek Stratford Avenue Boston Avenue Noble Avenue Municipal Filling Stations, Inc Red Ball Triangle Company Smith

Lady Bailey Reaches Marignane Amid Flights to Capetown

Lady Mary Bailey completed another leg of her 000 mile solo flight when she landed at Marignane airdrome after leaving Paris. Despite mistral winds and cold seas she touched down at 520 pm and planned onward routes to Rome and northern Africa, continuing her summer holiday voyage.

Marseilles France Associated Press Mary Bailey Capetown Marignane Paris Lyoha Gulf of Lyons Rome Atitex

Pair Who Escaped With 750000 After Canada Swindle Found in Atlantic City

Two men Jude Janie and Milton Janie, alleged to have spearheaded a Toronto Security Company fraud in Canada, were arrested in a beach front Atlantic City hotel after fleeing with 750000. They are held for federal marshal arrival as authorities piece together a cross border securities and bonds scam.

Canada Atlantic City N. J Associated Press United States Toronto Pinkerton Tro Jude Milton Janie New Rochelle N.Y Trenton Tanenow Janie Brothers Toronto Security Company Go Adelaide Place Province of Ontario Whd Ite Uricib Ves Stetes

Reed Tells West End on Fundamental Public School Policy

Carroll R Reed, superintendent, spoke at West End Congregational Church on the budget and aims of Port City schools. He urged teaching fundamentals to prepare pupils for life, noting standardization, tests, and a shift from old methods. He cited 26 214 pupils citywide with about 4 000 in high school and 22 000 in grades.

Loweston State Carroll R. Reed West End Congregational Church Budgeport Public School

President Lincoln steaming home after storm damage

The steamer President Lincoln arrived at Yokohama at 8 p m reporting radio antenna damage but no passengers hurt. Officials said heavy seas delayed her by over a day and slowed speed, with last transmission from Friday noting she was 3 890 miles west of Seattle.

Yokoyama Japan Associated Prose Lincol Linco Dollar Line Seattle H. L. Jones Pacific Lincoln

Three slain as auto plunges into canal in Texas

In San Angelo Texas Newt Burns was arrested on murder charges after neighbors found the Wyduet gens family slain in their home. Bodies were mutilated with a hatchet and other blades nearby. Police traced Burns to Sulphur Springs as the investigation opened.

San Angela Tex Mare 1 Associated Press Newt Burns Gens Myrna Rose Schirra Jutzgen Mather Sulphur Springs Texas Burns J. Juergens

Mercedes Gleitz Adrift at Sea in Gibraltar Straits

Miss Mercedes Gleitz, a London typist, abandoned her motor boat voyage near the French aid to the African coast amid rough seas. Three men were later rescued from the motor boat, with the rescue reported by the steamer Anderson via wireless from Philadelphia. Details remain unclear.

Mercedes Gleitz Sibraltar Varifa Spain Associated Press London Gibraltar Boston Mare Anderson Philadelphia

Faulty compass blamed for Lee wreck at Plymouth

Captain Harland W Robinson said a faulty compass caused the steamer Robert E Lee to strike Mary Ann Rocks while bound from Boston to New York Friday night. The ship remains on the rocks off Manomet Point as tugs stand by and hull repairs were planned for high tide. Thousands viewed the scene as police restricted access and searchers assessed damage with passengers and crew safely removed.

Plymouth Mass Mardill Mary Ann Rocks Boston New York Harland W Robinson Robinson Robey E. Lee Manomet Point Sip Eastern Steamship Companies Mner

Chile Cracks Down on Communist Plot In Chile

Santiago reports that authorities arrested 40 people, including a son of former President Arturo Alessandri, in a case the government says involved a foreign directed plot to overthrow the regime. Jose Santos Salas and Alessandri were named as responsible, with details found aboard a courier from Europe. The government promised further dispositions as the case continues.

Santiago Chile Associated Press Arturo Alessandri Europe Alessandri Jose Santos Salas Oflan Colegn Crestige Vnlu

Wanamaker Mourners Engage Special Train

New York today announced a special train will carry friends acquaintances and employees of the late Rodman Wanamaker to Philadelphia for his funeral tomorrow. Mayor James J Walker and his party will ride in a special car while other members use Pullman cars and diners for the journey.

New York Associated Press Rodman Wanamaker Philadelphia James J. Walker Hie Eigar Pullmena Slice

Plane Falls Into English Channel Deaths Reported

Paris dispatch reports a Le Bourget to London airliner with several passengers crashed into the English Channel five kilometers off the French coast amid a violent winter storm. Pilot Bret Schmitz and mechanic Andre Perrade perished as the craft sank. bodies were recovered and brought to Folkestone. Perrade had recently returned to France from Brazil where he taught aviation mechanics.

Paris London English Channel le Bourget Field St.nglevert Calles Pasengers

West End school funding plan discussed by Rede

Superintendent of Schools Rede outlines fundamentals at a West End church as part of a broad education drive. Bishop McAuliffe opens a Catholic women’s drive. Headlines note other city and national items on pages 1 and 2.

Uridgepor Rede West End McAuliffe Robert E.bee Bruigeport New York United States Britain Faireteld County Norwalk Westport Robert G. Lee National Industrial Conference Board Hudson River Auta Canal Syracuse Yord Atlantic Canada Atlantic City Indy San Diego Esape

Roumanian Liberals May Collapse Says Dispatch

A Bucharest dispatch to the Newe Freie Presse reports Romania's liberal government endangered by the League of Nations ruling on the Hungarian-Romanian dispute. It notes broad approval for Foreign Minister Nicholau Minescu’s handling, with the chamber applauding and sending congratulations.

Vienna Associated Press Bucharest Newe Freie Presee Roumania League of Na‘ione Nicholau Minescu Romania

Ford Eyes Metal Dirigibles For Atlantic Passenger Service

Edsel Ford, president of Ford Motor Co, said in a interview with The Atlanta Journal that Ford private experiments are examining metal dirigibles for ocean passenger service. He suggested planes may not be feasible and noted Ford plans to build two seaters as training craft. mass production for airliners remains unlikely until pilot training broadens. Continued on Page Troy.

Atlanta The Atlanta Journal Edsel Ford Ford Motor Company Fords Ory Harry Brooke Ford Florida Ford Ford Company

Trail of Slayer of Former Local Resident Leads to New York

Police say clues point to an owner of the shotgun used to kill Daniel Santone a former Bridgeport resident living in Ansonia before the killing. Brothers Patsy Santone and Joseph Santone to Waterbury for funeral arrangements as authorities pursue a Waterbury man Joe Lombardo linked to the case. Lombardo, jailed in New Haven county, was once a Rhode Island resident and is said to have had a dispute with Santone, with investigators awaiting coroner findings. The case may connect to the earlier Costanzo murder near Orane in 1936.

N.Y Beuel Daniel Santone Bridgeport Ansonia New York City Leo Patsy Santone Barnum Aveenue Brentford Jozeph Santone Hallett Street Waterbury Railomd Hillcrest Sue Joseph Lombardy Union Street Buysone Lombardo Virell State Police Thomas Calasanto Be” Formely Rhode Ieland Rhode Ieland When ‘Mira, Hantone Had Said “Joe” Lived. Pee Hoe Lombanda Danny Santone Sin Eli Mix Bantone Wee John Costanzo Costanso Uils Orane

Milford Bride Dies Ill in Hospital After Honeymoon

Milford March 11 54 Correspondent. Eighteen year old Mrs Oldroyd Jr married that week is seriously ill at the hospital. Her twenty year old husband Arthur Oldroyd Jr of Fondatre Milford is at her bedside as well as mother Mrs Catherine Kline of Power Street. Oldroyd a Milford graduate was taken ill with ulcers in stomach several days ago on the danger list this morning. It is reported he sent word from the hospital tonight resting comfort at midnight. Arthur Oldroyd, well known in Milford, married February 8 after a short honeymoon they returned to Milford last week and his wife sent him a letter days later.

Milford iBy Milford Achool Arthur Oldroyd Bias

Interurban Cars Collide Near Detroit Killing One

Interurban cars collided head on near Wayne Michigan killing George D Marwin age 45 of Ypsilanti and injuring nine others while a Polish basketball team special enroute to Jackson and a Detroit bound car tangled in the wreckage authorities said confusion of orders may have caused the crash as both crews escaped unharmed.

Detroit Associated Presa Wayne Here George D. Marwin Ypsianey Jackson

Commodore Burritt Dies in Hospital

Francis Burritt aged fifty died early this morning at Briceporb Hospital after surgical treatment since May. He resided at 62 Waterman Street.

Commodore Burritt Francis Burritt Briceporb Hospital Waterman Stretty

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