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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1928

Page

2

Howland says woman lured him in lengthy testimony

Dr Howland testified that Mrs Harris sought him at his Stratford office in 1920 and at his summer home, alleging inappropriate advances. He denied improper relations, recalled confrontations, and described efforts to frighten or coerce him. Witnesses from nearby households corroborated visits and tensions surrounding the Harris family.

Howland Harris Siritfod Wis Wishil Huis Monet Sturel Gary Bo Asner Vic Browns Mr. Haris New Hampshire Agnea Brown Strat Haris Mrano Hairly Brown Eli Harrhle South Chathary Harris Yeelay Entesan ‘Y Harris Barris How Christ Ksew Harri Eagg Louise Thorpe South Chatham Harris Apa Philip G Scheil Mabe Housatonic Avenue Tnt Mrs Or Hill Haymord

Borah Raises $160000 Amid Teapot Dome Controversy

Senator Borah begins a fundraising push of 160000 with supporters contributing over 5400 and pledges to turn the drive over to the Republican National Committee if needed He does not name contributors and says he will handle funds if required He references the Teapot Dome lease issue and a conspiracy charge against Cotton and Albert B Fill dormer secretary of the interior He notes one donor pledged 82500.

Meidt Hemec Senator Bosh Fincan Optri Who Fis Albert B Fill Dormer Lucidahoan

Funds for G O P predict large campus drive

Mr Hodges said contributions to the next National committee may rise from 90000 to 190000, with the total to be set by campaign needs. He dismissed public criticism since 1924 as aimed at activities beyond the current National committee.

Tuibuton Ite Ronal Committee Mr Hodges Senate of Investigation Mmr Hodges Campuan

Fred Tiffany Dies of Heart Attack in Union Fire Cottage

Fred Tiffany age sixty four of 594 Union Fire City died last night after a sudden heart attack while in bed. Ambulance was called at 11:10 PM and Dr C E Haberlin could not revive him. Medical Examiner H LeBaron Peters notified. Tiffany worked yesterday and appeared in good health before the fatal event.

Stilkhen Wentle Fred Tiffany Union Fire City C E Haberlin Tiffany H LeBaron Peters

Stratford barn fire claims $5000 loss

Dunige estimated at $5000 damage to Patrick Cultram's barn on South Main Street Strat ford. A horse suffocated in smoke and large amounts of hay burned. The barn and one side were burned away while a garage wagon shed and other farm buildings had slight damage. Strat ford Fire Department responded with hoses laid to two hydrants.

Dunige Patrick Cultram

Stratford Drug Store Raid Seizes Liquor in Probe

Federal agents and Stratford police raided a Stratford drug store on Barnum Avenue alleging sale of liquor. Ferdinand Kruleski of Bridgeport was arrested on charges of selling liquor and possessing with intent to sell, bond set at 300 for Monday appearance. Officers seized four full bottles of liquor, port wine, a five gallon container of alcohol, and 23 bottles of homemade beer.

Stratford Barnum Avenue Ferdinand Kruleski Noble Enue Bridgeport Charles Kline New Haven Krulesk

Burglary Report At North Avenue Home Involving Jewelry Cash

Burglars fled with jewelry and 91 dollars from a residence on 1738 North Avenue. A gold watch, chain, pen and pencil were taken along with a shared pin. Police note a single suspect escaped in a vehicle.

North Avenue Quaker Husbands Gold

Millionaire Gift Bonds Probed In Cook County Inquiry

A Chicago Senate inquiry details gifts and contributions linked to the Prohibition era bonds. Witnesses including Edward Hines and William Wrigley Jr. deny knowledge of Liberty and Teapot Dome bonds while noting sizable donations to both major parties. The panel questions records keeping and possible authorizing figures in Cook County GOP campaigns.

Tracs Cook County Republican Committee National Committees Shenimgin Bayek Homer K Galpin Senate Upham Cook County Shulait Higs Chicago Edward I Hines Senators William Wrigley J Wrigley Kenneth MacKenzie la Nelson Moris Sweden Wilson Morhis Republican National Committee MacKenzie George M Reynolds John F Jelke Jr Sinclair Edward F Carry Pullman Company John Burke Congress Hotel Fred Upham Galpin GQBP Fred Getz Norbeck Samuel Fusull Power and Traction Insull Palieds Rusope Sitiudas GGPB Pune

Kellogg Urges Multilateral Antiwar Treaty During Debate

Kellogg promotes a new antiwar treaty idea tied to the Monroe Doctrine calling for no recourse to war among major powers France United States Great Britain Germany Italy and Japan He notes France favors a multilateral form but wants the pact to condemn wars of aggression while avoiding a narrow definition that could invite abuse The secretary stresses world peace cannot be compromised by limiting scope or vague language and seeks a clear, practical approach from the major nations

Kellogg Aristide Blland Euope France United States Great Britain Germany Italy Japan League of Nations

Hinchcliffe Plane Loss and Secrecy Claims

Fragmentary notes allege Hinchliffe’s Atlantis flight faced secrecy and opposition. Referenced figures include Captal Hinchliffe, his artist father Richard, and Miss Mickiy with ties to Miss Buckay and Lord Inchewpe. No confirmed details or dates appear in readable text.

Lgt Lord Inchewpe United States Ian

More Dead Likely To Be Recovered Reported

Fragmented text suggests ongoing recovery efforts after a disaster. Names, places, and precise details are unclear, but the report notes bodies and unidentified victims among debris. The setting appears rural with references to a town and riverine or hillside terrain. Further readable phrases indicate authorities investigating the incident.

Hinchliffe Underestimated Cranwell to New York Mileage

London March 15 Captain Walter Hinchliffe reportedly underestimated the Cranwell to New York distance by 100 miles. A pencil memorandum shows a mileage tabulation with Cranwell Valencia Ireland 426 Valencia 5 Johns N F 11900 St Johns New York 1276 and a total 3500. He is said to have planned fuel for 4000 miles.

London Associated Press Walter Hinchliffe Cranwell New York Ametios Valencia Ireland Johns St Johns Hinchliffe

Planes Collide in Flight Four Killed in Crash

A collision involving three DH aircraft killed Lieut De Vines and Lieut Swartwout along with two others. Swartwout’s wing separated from the plane as wreckage fell hundreds of feet from the crash site. De Vines had three years in service, Swartwout six, with prior posting at Pails Island. Capt Campbell cited speeds of 90 to 100 mph at impact. victims hailed from New York City Milwaukee Woolsey Georgia and Giang Hayen Michigan.

Lieut de Vines Swartwouts de Wine Swartwout Pails Island Campbell New York City Swaitwout Milwaukee Chappell Woolsey Bailey Giang Hayen, Mich

Four Armed Men Rob Man of $436 in Local Break-In

Louis Katz, operator of a store at 685 East Main Street, reported a brazen robbery to police. Detectives rushed to the scene but found no trace by early morning. The four armed assailants allegedly escaped with 436 dollars, with Knapp rumored to have knowledge of the stash.

Knapp Louis Katz East Main Street

Two autos collide at Barnum Avenue corner

Automobile owners John Sttnto of T4 Giden Street and Walter Sawyer of Paterson NJ collide at the Barnum Avenue corner last night. Damage estimates place Sttnto’s at 200 pounds and Sawyer covers 250 dollars to repair his car.

Barnum Avenue Corner John Sttnto Giden Street Walter Sawyer Paterson NJ Odork Sawyer

Monsignor McGivney Resting Comfortably

Monsignor McGivney, pastor of St Charles Church, is reported resting comfortably after a hospital visit to lower his blood pressure. He was given treatment and remains under doctors care with condition described as not considered dangerous.

Condiiton Monsu Pauick McCivney SL Chartes Thurch Bb Vimwents Las Patil Tate Mongi McGivney Widpenday Yielb Nina

Tribute to Louis Kossuth by Local Hungarians in New York

In New York on March 15 6000 Hungarian Americans joined 500 Hungarian officials for the unveiling of a Kossuth monument on Riverside Drive marking the close of a four day goodwill visit. Police guarded the ceremonies as demonstrations by opponents occurred nearby and details mention delegates from Syracuse Milwaukee Camden Chicago and Bridgeport among others.

New York Associated Press Louis Kossuth Hungary Riverside Drive Washington Coolidge Syracuse Milwaukee Camden Chicago Nicholas Horthy Ohort Horthy Regency Kossuth Turkey Ths Austria America Turkla Rusia Austin Bridgeport Fran Bridiepot Stephen Chernitzky St Stephen's Church Commodor Waldorf Astor Roland Hexedus Budapest Association of Birks Ametieut Chamber of Commerce Fepidus Buidkipa

Death of Lieut J E McGirr's Son in Machinery Accident

The son of Lieut J E McGirr is killed in a pulley axle accident at a Harwey Hubbell plant. Investigators note a worn pin allowed the pulley to slip, sending the Bible off and causing a fatal fall. Detectives Ma roney Buckley and coroner to view the scene. funeral set for 647 Ellsworth Street with Mass at St Anns. Survived by father, Mrs Ellen Dunn McGirr, and two brothers.

Hing Simmutine HR DeLuca bLirt Ihr Wounnis Young McGirr Ty Fanown Harwey Hubbell Seulara Srivcestinen Greenwich McGinn Gran Fer Eenwich MrGir McGirn Buidpeport Fire Department Republican Club Thomas J Maroney William H Buckley Phelin Coronee Pheban Mctiler Mather Ellen Dunn McGirr New York City Arthur McClure McGirr Ellsworth Street St Anns Church St Michael 4

Smith Girl Glue Given Confirmation

Authorities may determine if the girl entered the convent. Conductor Martin could name the Montreal taxicab driver who drove the girl from the station after arrival. Shown a photo of Miss Smith, Detective Martin said it looked like the young woman he had seen on the train.

Martin Montreal Missi Smith

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