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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1928
Page
2
Reports from St John’s and Halifax describe a pioneering Atlantic flight attempt by Walter Hinchcliffe and his crew aboard an En- deavour monoplanes. Despite sightings and long-distance radios, no contact or confirmed location has been established. The mission, backed by Miss Mackay, remains unresolved with hope of arrival in England.
In Hartford a voluntary petition of bankruptcy was filed against Dworkin Inc by Blumenthal and Co of New York and American Pile Fabric Co of Philadelphia. The company reportedly owes about 240 000 dollars and is described as insolvent. A receiver was appointed in Hartford with William C. Mott and Edwin Ryan named, bond set at 25 000 dollars.
About 210 Bridgeport officers gathered at the Elks Club for a testimonial dinner honoring Superintendent Charles A. Wheeler, sponsored by the Patrolmen’s Association. Wheeler received a gold watch and chain, with speeches by Mayor Behrens and others, a NYPD inspector as guest speaker, and a program of songs and entertainment.
Seven buses depart from 628 Bostwick Avenue at 8 this morning carrying 225 local Hungarians to Central Park New York for the unveiling of a Louis Kossuth statue before thousands. An official Hungarian delegation will attend. Father Stephen F. Chernitzky will speak at a banquet at the Hotel Commodore for 1,500 guests and at a Waldorf luncheon honoring Roland Hegedus president of the Budapest Banks Association. The Hungarian American Chamber of Commerce backs the event, and efforts aim to lure Hegedus to Bridgeport where a larger turnout could influence his decision.
Alice Lee Wells widow of Albert Wells died yesterday at her home 894 Clinton avenue. She is survived by a daughter Mrs Frenk Siosson a granddaughter Ruth W Siosson a niece Miss Alice L Coe and two nephews Howard W Lee of San Diego California Funeral will be held at her late home Saturday March 17 at 10 am Burial in Fairview Cemetery New Britain at 140 pm She was a longtime member of St George's church funeral services will be conducted by Rev Henry E Kelly.
New Haven report states 26 year old Priest Cathrine Direncio was sentenced for forgery after a bank check marked no funds surfaced. Trial details indicate the case arose from a Lucy Street fraud attempt, with proceedings concluded today by the court.
Ed Strangler Lewis defeated Joe Kowal to retain the world wrestling championship after a lengthy mat event in Boston. The match lasted about two hours with Lewis winning by a single fall via headlocks.
Braithwaite appeared yesterday as likely to win the caucus. The race centers on Braithwaite and Meyer with Italians backing Braithwaite and opposition slate led by John Burton, Mrs. Margaret Mias on, and Daniel Juliano. Other caucuses tonight will be in districts one, four, six, seven, eight, and Ninth held quietly with tickets chosen in Third and Ninth districts.
Fairfield March 14 The Republican Town Committee selected its delegates to the state convention in Hartford April 17 and 18 and chose a two year slate for the town committee. Delegates Albert B. Lavery and E W S Pickett and Mrs Frederick A Burr and Mrs Frederick Bishop to the state convention. Committee plans to renominate itself. changes include Max Waterman Mrs H Cook and Mrs Frederic Bishop as new members. The caucus was called at Roger Ludlowe High School for the purpose.
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices for Helen Riccio Fanning and others, naming addresses, burial places, churches, and cemeteries. Includes details for Lucy Berry, Miriam Kline, Margaret Lynch Purcell, Kate Wolfe, Harry Van Tassell, Catherine Jackson, Charlotte Lumb, Bridget McCurris, Fanny Creswick, William Holmes, Joseph Krehel, Mary Grady, and Joseph Shaughnessy, with service times and interment locations.
Washington March 14. Federal control of radio is in temporary reversion from the Radio Commission to the Radio Supervising Service of the Commerce Department. Conferees have not resolved House and Senate amendments extending the commission's life for one year, leaving the commission with appellate duties while Congress acts. Acting chairman Sykes said members expect to continue in current posts during the uncertainty. The act aimed to place broad regulations with the commission for one year then hand over administration to commerce, but current proposals would keep regulation under the commission another year.
The Chicago inquiry uncovers silence and patriotism critiques as Senator Caraway accuses officials of concealing crime details. President Coolidge urged to “clean house” amid Teapot Dome finance links. Robert W. Stewart faces contempt charges in Washington as investigations trace bonds and Republican fundraising. AUBurn connection to Upham’s handling of 80,000 in bonds is examined.
Bridgeport, and son of the late Daniel Smith of Bridgeport, died Sunday in Brooklyn. His father founded Park City Monument Works and Smith worked for many years with the Abbott Shag company before it closed. He is survived by his wife, two sisters Mrs Frederick Keener of Brooklyn and Mrs Janes Stapleton of Bridgeport, and one brother John Smith of Bridgeport. Funeral was in Brooklyn yesterday, body brought to Bridgeport by automobile hearse, committal service at St. Michael's cemetery.
NEWHALL Calif March 14 The day darkened as an aged rancher Kensinger stood in a temporary morgue amid alert sorrowful workers. Coroner Eas Kensinger confessed none of the unidentified bodies were recognized by him, and the search for the seven missing remained unresolved in the flood aftermath.
Market notes show American Linseed common surging to 111.75 a share, up sharply from the year’s low as rumors of DuPont interest and a short-covering rally drive brisk trading. Other gains included International Match, Hudson Motors, General Cable, Houston Oil, and GM near a year high, with United States Steel slipping and railroad stocks strengthening.
Residents of Santa Clara valley blame Los Angeles for flood damage from the Santa Clara river diversion by Lot Mugele. Talks at a Santa Paula meeting urged a full investigation by Governor Young and a just, early court action. Estimates of damage reach about 200 homes and 10,000 acres of orchards with restoration costs possibly around six to seven million dollars.
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