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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1928

Page

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Judge Siddons Denies Receiving Bonds in Teapot Dome Deal

Washington report says Justice Frederick J. Siddons denied any connection to a Teapot Dome bonds plot. He stated he never received bonds or related communications and called the tale wholly lacking truth. The case ties to Senate hearings and a mystery witness expected to testify on new angles.

Siddons Thowis Wrigies Lnverial Service Washington Teapot Dome Frederick J Siddons District of Columbia Supreme Court Eve Havin Ling Justice Siddons Sinclair Sincar-Burns Sinclair Burne Sidams Senate Chicago Nades Hacom Coren Gerald Noth Dakota Tamoros Secretec Othr Nye Norbeck South Dakota Mistak Washington DC Simla O1 SI Company En Ely Alt Waitington Supreme Cour Republican Party Coolidge

Boy with neck broken in infancy dies in Pittsburgh

A boy, injured in shallow water years ago near Narragansett, died tonight in Pittsburgh. He had long admired sports idols including Babe Ruth and Bobby Jones and was known as a Pittsburgh Pirates fan. He was the son of Rody P. Matsi, an attorney, and had been confined to a wheelchair during illness.

Puisbupch Redy Marsualch Babe Ruth Bobby Jones Pittsburgh Marshalls Pittsburgh Pirates Rody P Matsi

Bridgeport blazes prompt morning evacuations and alarms

Early morning fire forces residents to flee a smoke filled house as alarms sound. Authorities investigate perplexing case.

Sheff Pease Lutheran Church Fanny

Submarine S-4 Towed to Boston Navy Yard for Drydock

March 18 Boston news reports the submarine S-4, raised after months of salvage, towed to the Boston Navy Yard ahead of a northeaster. Salvage leaders closely followed plan as tugboats and divers prepared to berth the raised vessel at high tide.

Tomorow Navy Yard Atte Bam Ernest J King Harold Saunders Benjamin Kemp Boston Navy Yard Sagamore Boston Light C H Summers

Lutheran Church Elects New Pastor in Philadelphia

The Rev Mr Bruckner was elected pastor of Punt English Evangelical Lutheran Church Mt Airy Philadelphia at a congregational meeting after services yesterday noon. If he accepts he will succeed Rev Armin G Weng who resigned months ago. Bruckner, Harvard graduate, studies at Mt Any Theological Seminary and will graduate in May, expected to arrive mid May.

Bruckvhor Bower Street Mt Airy Philadelphia English Evangelical Lutheran Church Charles F Noren Philadelphan Armin G Weng M. Bruckner Lim Harvard Mt. Any Bridgeport Noren Aaicd

Pair Caught Robbing Movie Man's Mansion in New York

Two youths were held on burglary charges after attempting to remove a chandelier from a Brooklyn mansion owned by J Stat Blackton. Police recovered fittings valued at 3,000 and the pair confessed placing the stolen goods value at over 1,000.

New York Brooklyn J Stat Blackton Pio Moot Blackton England Cue Dominick Baya Do Eigh Cen Andrew Mattone Malatones Tcom Po Pai

Bridgeport Cleanup Crusade Promised by Simpson

The report notes Simpson plans to leave Bridgeport’s cleanup efforts to others while hinting his past campaign involved church figures and civic groups. It portrays ongoing local urgency and opposition within the city’s religious and civic circles.

Bridgeport Simpson

Milford Hit and Run Case Perjury Arrests Prompt Inquest

Milford police detained two youths Harris and Balinsky on perjury charges tied to the Peterson case. They allegedly lied about finding the victim on the Milford turnpike and later claimed to have struck him, prompting coroners and detectives to pursue new leads and an inquest.

Harris Balinsky Milford Turnpike New Haven

THREE KILLED AS PLANE FALLS INTO A GROUP OF CHILDREN

A plane broke apart over Wilmington after takeoff from Burdett airport. The right wing failed and the craft crashed into a yard where children played. Three adults died, two passengers perished, and a 14 year old boy was knocked unconscious amid wreckage. Witnesses recalled the craft spiraling in from the northwest before impact. Local sheriff and authorities investigated as a grim accident scene unfolded.

Wilmington Cal Marth Associated Press Los Angeles Willan H Hulbret Leonard Dagiigh Huntington Park Burdett Jacinto Zamudilo

Pole crash ends in death and injuries in Crescent accident

An eastbound car driven by Wasto on Crescent Avenue crashed into a street pole, breaking it off. Passengers William Hogan and Joseph Reina were injured and taken to Bridgeport Hospice. Investigation continued as details emerged from the scene and surrounding accounts.

Font Crescent Avenue Joseph Wisco Davenport Street Bridgepart William Hogan Joseph Reina Davenport Stree Crescent Honue Heencoml Seaview Avenue Wasto

Fire alarm sounds twice in Plainville blaze

A fire broke out in Plainville tonight prompting two alarm responses. Officials reported a small blaze near a local residence with crews working to contain and extinguish the flames. No injuries were immediately mentioned and the cause remained under investigation.

Boy Dies After Auto Struck Incident in Norwalk

A seven year old, Stephen Hilman, died in Norwalk hospital after being struck by an automobile while at his home on Fy Tesington avenue. The accident occurred this afternoon and the boy did not survive his injuries. Police and hospital staff investigated the case as a fatal pedestrian incident.

Norwalk Paul Insane Frank van Sco Toad Stephen Hilman Arenue

Notables Press for Immediate Draft Treaty to End War

A letter by prominent American citizens urged President to press for a multilateral treaty outlawing aggression. Kellogg opposed limiting the definition of aggressive warfare, while signatories included TO O Ryans, Parkes, Mayo, Allen, Fosdick, and William Allen White. The letter framed prohibiting aggression as a fundamental international-law principle.

Associated Press Picardene Kellogg Briard France O Ryans Parkes Cidman Mayo Henry VT Allen Henry J Allen Kansas Hay Emerson Fosdick William Allen White

Woman Injured as Auto Skids at City Intersection

Mary Levers Loperi, 283 Giang Street, was struck while crossing at Man and Khand Streets yesterday afternoon. She sustained critical injuries including a fractured limb. Joseph Antoni, 578 Lafayette Street, owned the auto driven north on Maly Street. ambulance dispatched at 2:00 PM.

Man Khand Mary Levers Sitts Upree Giang Street Uuonstrous St Vincells Lopital Loper Teper Loperei Jowph VaAntomk Lafayette Steet Maly Sliee Maui Street Sald Tunik Antoni Joseph Trackawehy Swepney Jim Agostino Sammarino Anroniks St Vamvents Hospital Eme Ency Hospital Iade Porce Aie Bisba

Attic Dwellers Escape Smoke as Boy Spots Blaze

Firefighters respond to Park Avenue residence in Albany as tremors shake northern New York. Smoke filled three story home occupied by the Wittenberg family. flames traced to a room on the second floor. No serious damage reported. cause under investigation.

Blaze Albany New York Snana Plattsburgh Malone Lake Placid Surande Lake Logan Adirondack Mountains Park Avenue Park Terece Orlock Park Joseph B Wittenberg Wittenberg Joseph Wittenberg Jr Irving Hannon Bn R Com Young Wirtembeg Talk Avenue Johnson Street George Simpson Wirtensleig George PF Headslee Amebo Potkomin Charles J Meyers Ad Oicer Simpson Meyer T C Schuttel Schuttel Beardslee John McGovern Robert Gondrer City Ambulance Chester E Haberlin Liver Clifford Bright Samuel Bernstein Park Trace

Milford Fire Destroys Farm Barns An Airplane and Horse Lost

A Milford area blaze destroyed two barns on Wheeler and Winship farms causing about 128,000 in losses. A twin motored amphibian plane owned by Aircraft Corporation of America and valued around 12,000 burned, four tractors and tools destroyed, a horse perished, and firefighters faced extreme heat with water lines too short to reach the site. The origin remains undetermined. residents watched flames light the sky as alarms rang and insurance partially covers the plane loss.

Milford Wheelers Farm Hellar Wan Causini Bain Harold Beard Mifold Milleid Center Comureton Ameura Veluce Alusraft Corporation of America Smatcraft Lower Beach Omar W Platt Aircraft Corporaton Arcraft Tao Barr City

Adjutant General Named Over Klan Influence in Rhode Island Militia

A Rhode Island dispute centers on Adjutant General Gueru Ariine Cole and Colonel Braman alleging knowledge of Ku Klux Klan activity within state militia units as far back as December. The matter involves reports of Klan influence, possible mass removals, and calls for a formal investigation by the military affairs committee.

Manny Miller Manarenee Maharajah Tudowe Ku Klus Kian Rhode Island Hushald Doris McDonald Uouder Providence R Math Bs Associated Press Gueru Ariine Cole Rhode Iland Eel Gu Wat Fieb Light

Barrows Held in Accused Stabbing Case

Charles Gomes was stabbed in the chest by Creeme Barrows of 54 Lexington. Gomes was treated at a hospital with a three inch wound and two stitches. Barrows was arrested around 5 am yesterday and held on $1,000 bond at Poe 12 headquarters after being identified by Gomes. The case heads to City Court this morning.

Creeme Barrows Lexingtonvenue Poe Charles Gomes Hatta Avenue Gomes Chester E Haberlin Birows Grandfield Salvin Gomer Barrows

Injured Workman Likely To Lose Leg After Accident

Dominick Corb, twenty five, of 664 Harral Avenue, was injured at the Eastern Mallet Iron company plant Saturday afternoon when a roller collapsed on him. Surgeons saved him from being crushed, but amputation of his leg may be required as his femoral artery was severed.

Tndia Dominick Corb Harral Avenue Malle le Iron Company Atret

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