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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1928

Page

2

Prober's Head Attacks Smith in Senate Inquiry

The witness recounts tense visits to Sinclair office and details on Wahlberg’s resignation while James E. O Neil questions witnesses about Sinclair trading bonds. Nye's letter is cited as showing partisan maneuvering, with debates over the role of the Republican party and money in politics.

Sinclair @mage James E O Neil Sinclair Concase W. Stewart Indiana Standard Ceam Senate J BD Wahlberg Baldwin Wahleres Archie Roose Jelly Sinlattien Company Dwin Wahl Archiviere Dent Young Roevelt Wahlberg Thia New Mexico Pall Nye Smith Walsh Montana North New York Sinclair Tal Trading Company Bonds Ty Republican On Committee Senator LaFollette Harcy Jair Turk Robinson Sena- Nye Senator Robinson Indiana Star Blican Party Lina Robinson Republican Party Fie Emeager Bus- 46 Conmtal Trading Company Republican National Committee New York City Wil Hays Will Haya Reublican Nations Committee Bess Iettee Norris la Follette John W House of Morgan

Hayes Leaves for France Today

Hayes leaves for France as Senate committee weighs his trip to observe the war era situation. Nyes letter dated March 21 confirms possible four to five week absence with readiness to return if further questions arise. Edouard Herriot announces a censorship decree to protect French film imports and aid domestic producers.

Thelaffatra Nyes Hayes France Edouard Heriot Herriot

Italy marks ninth year of fascism under Mussolini

The article recounts a fascist rally praising Benito Mussolini and the regime. Farinacci lauds the movement, extols loyalty to the dictator, and vows sacrifice for the Italian nation as youth and squads are celebrated in solidarity with the fascist cause.

Italy Hall Arditi Squadristi Farinacci Fascist Party Benito Mussolini

Gangster Rest in $5,000 Casket After Slayings

Esposito was killed with a plot linked to the Infantino shooting, a Little Italy double murder that drew focus from the earlier case. A coffin valued at $5,000 contained two sawed off shotguns and a full gunmaking outfit, while florists prepared large funeral orders as prices were expected to rise.

Esposito John Infantino Little Italy Infantino Samoods Amatuna Near

Bridgeport Bar Dinner Reflects Changes in Entertainment

A Bridgeport bar dinner featured elected officers and new committees, with Robur G DeForest as president and talks on updating entertainment policy. Speakers included Judge Banks and Judge Foster while attendance neared 90. The event touched on forming a Fairfield County Bar association and honored Charles Canfield.

Robur G DeForest Henry E Shannon Michael J Flanagan Frank P Munich Abe 5S Geduldig John Thompson J. Kenneth Bradley Bradford Boardman Edward Schine Richard Weldon William Dorkin Edward J McCarthy Robert G DeForr W Parker Seeley Thoma A Finn Richard S Swann Abraham Schwarz Philo Calhoun Edward L Kelly Michael Tranagan Robert DeForest Sidney N Lockwood Entertainmet Lain W . Willis d Joseph G Shapiro Geerze N Finkelsstone Richard Swain John M Corley Vincent B Keating James Banks Foster Shaw Garlick Association Ells Kelly Flanagan William H Comtey Joseph G. Shapiro Jucge Garlick Elis Bradford Bordman DeForest Muay Reich Superior Court Miller, Morgen and Reich Morgan, Reich and Graves Morgan and Graves Morgan, Hopwood and Graves Fairfield County Harris-Howland Yale Bridgeport Fairfield County Bar Association Shapiro Bridgeport Ther Charles Stuart Canfield Bridgeport Association Canfield Jt Banks Elis Burlt Nathan Hale Harkness Memorial New Haven Supreme Court Flanagen Francis Bacon

Am amateur boxer injured in West Virginia bout

The Meriden youth known as Young Alf was injured after a boxing match at the Red Men's hall in Wallingford. He suffered head injuries from a punch, leaving him between life and death. His mother and sisters live in Meriden, with others in West Virginia and East Haven. The Red Men announce expenses will be covered by the association, and a special benefit bout may be held to aid hospital costs.

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Fairfield constables find still operating

Fairfield constables report a still in operation at an Oak Street area property. Breve Zadiovecz of Bereley was arrested after a raid by Constables H R Elwood and Arthur Jnett, held on a 500 bond, and scheduled for lawn court. Authorities seized 470 gallons of distilling equipment, 650 gallons of mash, and cooling apparatus during the raid.

Pairfield Breve Zadiovecz Bereley H R Elwood Arthur Jnett Bridhort Lawn Court

Stamford Man's Death Accidental Finding by Coroner

Coroner John J. Phelan ruled the Stamford man Germann De mateo 38 died of accidental injuries sustained at Stamford Gas and Electric on March 18. The steel boom of a gasoline tractor cracker crane collapsed while moving a live piece of machinery, striking him 25 feet away. The coroner noted rust on a supporting iron and said its age could not be determined to fix blame.

John J. Phelan Germann Demateo Stamford Priot Demateo Stanford Gas and Electric Company

Golden and Mrs Pooley Selected for Committee

Meriden March 23 By Associated Press Mr Ida I Pooley and Eugene P Golden former state senator were selected tonight to represent the Thirteenth Senatorial district on the State Central committee to be elected next month at the Republican convention in Hartford Both are serving on the present committee Their election was announced after a meeting of the delegation to represent this district at the state convention

Meriden Associated Press Ida I. Pooley Eurene P Golden Hartford

Jury Restes in Irum Running Case in Philadelphia

The McCambridge and Murphy conspiracy case on smuggling Mucor aboard the Bulko rests with a jury after two prior trials ended in disagreements. Federal agents seized the ship and cargo valued at 50 000 last summer. 16 men were arrested but many jumped bonds. Murphy testified on two trips from St Pierre. McCambridge was identified by a customs guard near the wharf.

Philadelphia Associated Preas John McCambridge New York Jack Murphy Bulko McCambridge Murphy Burke St Pierre Oyster Bay N. Y W. P. Linsky U S. Customs Guard

Park City Auto Show Closes This Evening

State Armory doors close at 10 30 tonight ending Bridgeport s auto show hailed as the most successful yet Attendance this year was nearly double the previous year and officials expect a capacity crowd for the final two nights Manager John O Brien called the closing night a potential attendance record and said the last two nights are typically the biggest advances in turnout are anticipated

State Armory Bridgeport John & O Brien Mr. O'Brien

Californians vote in five presidential primaries

San Francisco March 23 By Associated Press Californias voters will choose among five aspirants for the White House at the presidential primaries May 2 The filing deadline for presidential nominations has passed Herbert Hoover is the only Republican candidate The Democratic slate includes Senator Thomas J Welsh Governor Alfred Smith and Senator James A Reed The Prohibition party lists Daniel Polling of Ohio as its nominee

San Francisco Associated Press

Children recount their mother's murder in Grove City

In Grove City near Columbus Ohio police report that 17 year old boarder Puckett confessed jealousy sparked the slaying of Minnie Battelle 35. Arthur Battelle 41 the husband remains at large. The two Battelle children said their father beat Minnie with a hammer and dragged her into a nailed closet where she died after hospital arrival. Two canvassers who visited the home reported the children crying Mama is dead in the closet Daddy killed her. Battelle is a former blacksmith and police search continues.

Columbus Ohio Pgerball Puckett Minnie Battalle Grove City Here Arthur Battelle Puckett Battelle

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