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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1928

Page

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German Flyers Prepare to Hop for America Today

Dublin dispatch reports dawn readiness of three German flyers Baron Von Huenefeld Koch and Mechaile Sphrid to launch a three pilot monoplane 1-3 toward New York. A long wooden runway toward Galway and America is prepared with guards, oiling wings, and fuel, as the crew hope for a favorable wind and a direct eastward escape.

America Baron Vou Huenetela Tay Koch Mechaile Artin Sphrid Mechanica Tre Runwa Free State Air Forces Galway

Haldeman-Stinson Plane Still Aloft Over Jacksonville Beach

Reports indicate the Haldeman-Stinson endurance monoplane remains aloft near Jacksonville Beach. By 0:47 PM EST it has logged fourteen hours since takeoff, with fuel consumption and speed details relayed via messages from the air.

Haldeman-Stinson Jacksonville Beach Masci Associated Press Pighuiltuanice

Marines Arrive at Brooklyn Navy Hospital

Twenty marines, part of the Bow Operating against General Augustino Bundino in Nicaragua, are treated at the Brooklyn Naval Hospital. One is muttering, ten have minor wounds, and others suffer minor ailments as of today.

New York Augustino Bundino Nicaragua Naval Hospital Brookly

Cross to be placed at North Pole by Vatican plan

A Vatican team prepares a small oak cross with metal ornaments to place at the North Pole if General Umberto Nobile succeeds in landing his dirigible on the ice this spring. A pole bearing an Italian flag will accompany the cross to mark the expedition and Fatherland allegiance.

Rome Amociated Prese Vatican Umberto Nobile Nobile

State police barracks may go to northwestern area

A garbled page of reports cites state police barracks possibly moving to a northwestern county, with Hurley quoted. Other items include court actions over tax cuts, a tax board transfers, and local notices on zoning changes, a Bermuda race summons, and a fatal road incident. The text mentions church deaths, a divorce hearing witness, and various national and international briefs.

Deivgeporle Biot Wellite Wuilding Northwestern Pary Hurley Ikesem Tax Board Lewie Bermuda Epifemeo Wyn.oop Elkswee A. A. TU Church Sexton Fairfield County Fairfield Gul Pennsylvaqie Sho Aeya Ballroid Ughis Pega Eld Washington Senate

Flood Control Passed by Senate in Record Time

Washington March 28 news that flood control legislation cleared the Senate in a stunning 70 to 0 vote after 1 hour 29 minutes. The $335 million bill aims to coordinate Mississippi flood relief, moving swiftly to the House for possible substitute measures and early action next week.

Senate Wasitington Associated Press Wongidelanian House Jones Commerce Committee Washington Robinson Arkansas Wedlong Curtis Kansas McKellar Tennessee Ranchell Lewisian

Stocks Still Soar In Record Trading Session

New York stock exchange logged a fourth straight record session with heavy activity. Radio shares rallied from a low to a new high before closing modestly under the previous night, as nervous trading and ticker delays due to tight credit conditions disrupted market flow.

Sbw York Asxuated Press New York Stock Exchange Ight

Board Confers Today Over Miss Anderson Case

A Bard of Education panel meets this afternoon to discuss teachers not renewed by Superintendent Carroll R. J. Reed, including Warren Harding High School’s Mary E. Anderson who seeks retention. A planned Monday conference on bids for Baseick Junior High was dropped due to time, with a Monday meeting to elect teachers for the next school year anticipated.

Bard of Education Carroll R. J Reed Mary E. Anderson Warren Harding Newy Baseick Reed

Australians Deport Negro Jazz Band As Ex-Premier Calls for Ban on Blacks

Former Premier William Hughes leads a campaign for White Australia immigration limits aiming to bar Negro entrants and restrict Italians. South Wales lawmakers order departure of Sonny Clay's Plantation Orchestra after Melbourne police raid on their lodging. Report says federal cabinet may extend bans to Negro artists and boxers.

Sydney Australia William Hughes House of Representatres South Wales Sonny Clay San Francisco Melbourne Federal

Brother of Boy Who Died in Welfare Building Asks Probe

The brother of Julius Sutay, 10, who died after a tooth extraction at the municipal dental clinic, will ask Coroner John J. Phelan to hold an inquest. Mayor Berens defended the clinic and said every effort to save the boy was made, while noting public suspicion and initial withholding of information. Continued on Page Two.

John Sutay DeLuca Julius Sutay Hallett Street John J. Phelan R. Deluca Dafcca Behrens Boy Mucy

Elks AAU sanction revoked for boxing show

The Elks Loco boxing event in New England faces temporary sanction revocation by Connecticut AAU President William J. Kennedy after coroner's inquest evidence. The Elks plan to stage the show despite the ruling, inviting officials including Bodsy Gillis, mayor of Newburyport, to attend. Transfer of Westport state police barracks to rural western territory is under study by Commissioner Hurley, with no decision yet. Senator Wheeler supports exploring the transfer options to improve service.

A A. U Eridgeport Lodge of Elks William J. Kennedy East Port Chester Joseph Kohlman Puescay The Elks President Kenney Kennedy Elka Andrey J Bodsy” Gillis Newburyport Masa Gillis Wade Fairfields County Westport State Police Robert T. Hurley Hartey Wheeler Hurley Westport Charles #. Wheeler Stratford Twenty-ffth Ridgefield Barracks Tom

Bomb threats and church sexton attacked in Chicago

Chicago reports warn of further bomb threats amid Republican faction clashes ahead of the statewide primary. A church sexton was seriously injured after a blast at People's Presbytery, with two scalp lacerations and a possible skull fracture. Police cite uncertain causes and note one witness, undertaker Frank Polke, saw a man stumble before collapsing.

Chicago Associatec Press Charles S. Deneth United States Venaser Ducge John 4 Vanson Gerald Herman J. Haemsch Thompson Forty Sixth George H. Johnson Blanap Frank J Wak Deneene Coard Aldmman A. K. Musei Midleth Tee

Colonel Zevety Leaves Half Million For Wife And Daughter

A will filed in New York awards Colonel James W Zevely s estate of 500000 to be split between his widow Janie Clay Zevely and daughter Jane Clay Zevely The will notes Zevely was personal attorney for Harry P Stactar and mentions a race horse named in his honor In Boston a bill permitting women textile workers to work after 6 pm was rejected by the State House by a vote of 11 to 90 despite ample testimony from women workers and supporters.

Zevely New York James W.’. Gevely Harry P. Stactar Janie Clay Zevely Sas Jane Clay Zevely Sinclair Colone Boston Associated Presa State House of Representatives House

Exploding stillie del arrest and mother missing

A 22 year old Mrs Josephine DAubert of 93 Highland Ave was badly burned when a large still exploded in her apartment shortly after 2 pm yesterday He fled to St Vincent s Hospital with serious injuries Her five year old son Anthony was also burned Police say partner Joseph J Pavone 30 owner of the house and in the liquor operation was arrested and later released on 800 bond Her husband Joseph Alberto alias DAubert is being sought Firemen found a distillery in two front rooms with over 700 gallons of liquor in 1400 gallon barrels Fire damage estimated at 65000 and blamed on a faulty pipe in the cooling system Gas theft charges were filed against Edward P Monahan a Bridgeport Gas Light foreman based on a probe into the stolen gas from the plant

Josephine D'Aubert Highland Avenue City St. Vincent's Hospital Anthony Friends Joseph J Pavone Cigi D'Aubert Joseph Alberto D’auvert Edward P. Monahan Bridgeport Gas Light Company

Tarantula Attack in Bananas Shocks Storekeeper

A three inch tarantula emerged from a South American banana shipment in Kochester. It bit Lews E. Ellwanger, manager of a chain grocery store, causing wounds he recovers from. A swarm of young spiders was found in the same banana lot.

Kochiester N. J

Lewis cancels Bermuda trip amid summons in New Britain

Uuturd J. Courie Lewis wanted by New Britain police on distributing lottery tickets failed to appear in court and canceled his Bermuda trip after Prosecuting Attorney Woods granted a postponement to April 11. Lewis planned to sail, kept hidden, and will answer to the charge in New Britain. A related Chicago indictment involves nine others in a liquor scheme.

Uuturd J. “Courie Bermuda Lewin Joseph G. Woods New Britain Lewis Woods McNamara Bermude Connie New Britain Court George Brooks Jhicago Associat- No Ed Press Coth Perk Othie Ars Tvera Cewt Chicago Middle West Titus Haffa Gold Coast Haffa

Mrs Coolidge’s Mother Reports Marked Improvement

Mrs Letha Goodhue mother of Mrs Calvi Coolidge lay in Dickinson Hospital Northampton Maine. News from the hospital said Mrs Goodhue had a comfortable day and appeared bright and happy. At 2 bulletin the doctor said she had her best day in a week with two long naps and was constructive this evening.

Northampton Macs Associated Press Letha Goodhue Calvi Coolidge Mae. Goolidge Sirs. Goodhue Seren

Henry Ford to be called in mine probe

Washington March 28 Henry Ford is to be called before the Senate investigation committee to determine whether his experience as a public speaker can aid in solving difficulties facing the inquiry. Chairman Watson approved issuing a subpoena after witnesses spoke on conditions at Ford's West Virginia operation.

Henry Ford Washington Henry Ford Ie Senate Watson Ford W. Virginia Mr. Ford John BD Rockefeller, Jr Charles M. Schwab Melon

Auto plates mailed from Hartford on April first

The first dozen of automobile number plates for delayed recipients were mailed today from Motor Vehicle offices. Markers from the central office in Hartford numbered 6,000. All markers for out of state owners were mailed Monday.

Wartford Motor Vehicle Department Hartford Walea

Lindbergh Hops to Louisville on Pleasure Trip

Charles Lindbergh traveled from Washington to Louisville with Col Breckinridge and a party, signaling a move toward retirement from public life. The group, including family and aviation officials, arrived in the afternoon and attended a social reception. An unannounced destination was planned for the next day.

Lindbergh Louisville Texmingion Maron Associated Press Charles A Lindbergh Washington Lexington Henry A. Breckinridge Cal Landberga Col. Breckinridge Scott D. Breckinridge Wea

Boy, 16, Convicted of Murder in Pittsburg

In Pittsburg on March 28 a 16 year old boy, Hess, was found guilty of first degree murder. A jury recommended life imprisonment after he testified he was struck, robbed of 9.75 dollars, and died. Hess was the youngest defendant tried for murder in the county, charged alongside 14 year old Robert Eu a, who faced similar charges and awaiting next steps.

Plitsburgh Hess Robert Eua Qi Critl

Collector's Office Opens Saturday for Tax Payers

Collector Howard G Chalins issued a warning as three days remain for per-eal taxpayers to avoid a one dollar penalty. The former People's Bank building opens Saturday until 8 oclock to collect, with liens including tenain unpeld and increased interest announced under the Vine program.

Howard G Chalins Pereal People's Bat Bank Tates Regina

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