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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1928

Page

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Medical examiner orders silence in Sutay death case

Inquest reveals Dr. Horatio DeLuca ordered official silence after the Sutay boy died from a lung hemorrhage following a tooth extraction at the city welfare clinic. Coroner praises action while witnesses recount difficulties in obtaining facts and reporters report a wall of silence.

Horatio RB. DeLuca City Dental Clinic Julius Sutay Hallett Street Butay Nathan Chorney New Haven Thoman Majonny Komey Josephine Lawton Etherine Eagan Catherine Hebb Carmel Reet The Clin Bertha Sutey

Brookfield Woman Still Missing After Exhaustive Search

After forty eight hours of intensive searching, Brookfield residents and state police officers Walter Boas and Porter Stannard failed to locate Mrs. Charles Pettit age sixty one. She vanished after leaving her son’s Brookfield home late Thursday night to return home across a swamp trail. A corduroy road across the swamp was believed safe. Mrs. Pettit lived with her husband Daniel and daughter and son nearby.

Charles Pettit Alxty Brookfield Walter Boas Porter Stannard Ridgefield Barracks State Police Swamp

Weston Has Another Constable If Needed

Weston authorities consider alternative constables after arrest of Truman Canfield for driving while intoxicated in Norwalk. Julian Demvett, elected constable, was sworn in by town clerk and remains eligible for town police duties. Other Weston residents including Vohan Held Jr are also elected constables. hearings set at Norwalk Town Court today.

Truman Canfield Weston Norwalk Julian Demvett Weston Toy Canfield Vohan Held, Jr

Odds One to Four That Germans Will Reach U S

New York March 30 Odds of one to four that the German flyers will be successful in crossing the Atlantic from east to west in the monoplane Bremen were quoted today by Wall Street firms W L Darnell and company About five thousand dollars have been bet by admirers of the German airmen The big wager was 1000 against 840 Earlier in the week Lloyds in London refused to wager on the endeavor.

New York Atlantic Ocean Bremen Wall Street W. L. Darnell and Company Lloyds London

Exonerations Highlight Death Case and Local News Mix

A multi item page notes exonerations in a death case, town politics with a mayoral bid, a bridgeport county police school opening, divorce hearings, and school events. Other entries cover a shore road resurfacing plan, an auction of local schools, a missing Brookfield woman, and a sudden death at a Delaware rally. The page rounds out with weather, stock, and sports notes.

Sunan Bossy Gillis Newburyport Young Boser Bridgeport Stratford High School Washington Shore Road Southport Westport Milford Norwalk Kiska Brookfield

Blizzard Sweeps Western States Isolates Towns

A powerful late March blizzard spread across the Middle West isolating towns from Pittsburgh to Des Moines and paralyzing wire communications in Northern Ohio. Lima, Ohio, was heavily hit and briefly cut off, with some reports of a tornado later debunked. A shift to sleet froze lines and delayed trains as Chicago and surrounding areas faced heavy snow then broke into sun and rising temperatures forecast for tomorrow.

Chicago Associated Press Middle West Weather Bureau Ohio Mississippi Great Lakes Pittsburgh Des Moines Lima Lima Nova Pennsylvania

Ranking Admirals Given New Posts

Washington March 30 Admiral W W Pratt will command the battle fleet and Rear Admiral Taylor will head the scouting fleet in Atlantic waters this summer in a navy re alignment described as routine changes due to ending sea duty tours Secretary Wilbur announced L R De Steigeur moves from battle fleet command in the Pacific to commandant of the Third Naval district and New York navy yard filling the Plunkett vacancy Pratt commands battleship divisions while Taylor will relieve Robertson at the 11th naval district and San Diego naval operating base Sulton leaves Annapolis to take command of the battle fleet divisions after serving as superintendent of the Naval Academy

Washington Associated Press W. W. Pratt Taylor Wilbur L. R. de Steigeur Pacific Third Naval District Navy Yard New York Plunkett Pratt Battle Fleet A. H. Robertson San Diego California 11Th Naval District Naval Operating Base Sulton Annapolia L. M. Sulton

Klan Official Refuses to Answer Questions at Rhode Island Probe

Providence China? Rhode Island probe hears Frederick T Remington secretary of Roger Williams Klan No 16 refuse to answer most questions. Committee contemplates contempt action if he persists. Some members push for compulsory responses as hearings resume Tuesday and focus on Klans influence on state militia.

Klan Rhode Island Providence William 3. Thibodeau North Smithfield Remington Proba

Frank A Camp Dies At 73 Assistant Treasurer Of Silver Company

Frank A Camp seventy three, assistant treasurer of the International Silver company, died at his home here early today. He had been employed by the concern for slightly over sixty years.

Teriden Assoriatee Press Frank A. Camp International Silver Company

Bossy Gillis Visits City May Seek Mayor's Job Here

Hy Robert N Webb reports Bossy Gillis, an outspoken Newburyport figure, visits the city to seek the mayoral post. He arrives with reception committee, tours the town, stirs crowds, and fronts local officials in a lively, humorous style during engagements at Seaside Park and the Elk club.

Bossy Gillis Robert N. Webb Newburyport Mass Andrew J. “Bosay Mike Club State Street Elks Reception Committee Gillis Thomas Keegan Joe Huxley Michael Healy F. William Behrens Seaside Park Noble Avenue Main Street Gilis Elke Club

Divorces Granted in Bridgeport Field Day Hearings

In a Bridgeport Superior Court session twelve decrees of divorce were granted with one petition reserved. Judges Carl Foster and Alfred Baldwin presided, Foster issuing five decrees and Baldwin three, while details showed couples including Clarence Dougal and Charlotte Vath Dougall, who separated after a brief marriage in 1924, and Max Heintz of New York tied to a drunken decline affecting a state job.

Superior Court Carl Foster Alfred ©. Baldwin Derby Bridgeport Foster Aldwin Clarence I. Dougal Newheven Charlotte M.vath Dougall New Haven Dougall State Highway Department

Police training school for Fairfield county opens in Bridgeport

Fairfield county leaders approve a county police training school to start next Friday in Bridgeport under Police Inspector Cornelius Cahalane of New York. The six week course will cover court cases traffic enforcement and police duties with experts from Connecticut New York and New England guiding new and prospective officers.

Stratford Fairfield Westport Shelton Darien New Canaan Greenwich Bridgeport Corneliua Cahalane New York City Park City Wheeler Keeler Fairfield County Connecticut New York New England

Fast Trains Crash Near Gal d-well Kills, Injures Dozens

At Lima on March 30 a Liberty Pennsylvania Railroad flyer collided with the Broadway Limited four miles north of the city, injuring over 40 on both trains. The Liberty engine derailed and the club car, parlor car, and others were crushed. workers treated victims on site and in nearby hospitals as wires and signals were damaged by a night storm. In Washington, the Senate confirmed Orestes H. Caldwell to the Federal Radio Commission by a one vote margin, along with three other appointees, to serve a one year term before a board of review assumes broader duties.

Lima Associated Press Liberty, Pennsylvania Railroad Broadway Limited Henry Strascer Engin Page Twestyrsever Washington Senate Orestes H. Caldwell New York Federal Radio Commission Sam Pickard Kansas

Man Struck by Stone in Street Fight Dies

Boston report states Jol Dahlen of Brighton died after a street fight in the Demon District. Police say a rock was used as a weapon. Dahlen’s son in law William Daley and other relatives were taken as witnesses while several suspects fled.

Boston Jol Dahlen Brighton Dameiia Plain Wahlen William Daley Don Naghek Britton Arev Naglen Daley

Trader Horn Begins Return to Europe Today

Trader Horn, famed author of popular travel writings, visited Westport last night as dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Gheeree H. Wright. He announced a new Africa experiences book and said William McFee will write the introduction. Horn leaves for Europe today and hopes to return to Westport longer on his next visit.

Trader Horn Westport Gheeree HH. Wright Bu'sts Cross Highway Africa William McFee Ishor Europe Connecticut

Fall Grows Weak During Teapot Dome Oil Lease Hearing

Albert B. Fall former secretary of the interior was too weakened to continue a deposition in the Sinclair conspiracy trial over the Teapot Dome oil lease. Doctors urge relocation to lower altitude in California to aid his health as cross examination proceeds. Fall’s testimony alleges Zevely represented Sinclair in negotiations, with the lease signed April 7 1923.

EL Paso Tex Associated Press Albert B. Fall Harry P. Sinclair Teapot Dome Fall California Atlee Pomerene Sinclair Daniel Thew Wright Wright J. W. Zevely Inclair Zevely Washington

Lomski Beats Sekyra For Shot At Loughran Title

Leo Lomski defeated Joe Sekyra in a ten round New York bout, using a steady right hand to the body to counter Sekyra’s open style. The Aberdeen Washington fighter dominated inside, punishing Sekyra with body blows and head shots, leaving a crimson mark on his opponent.

Edward New York Materi Clated Joe Sekyra Dayton Leo Lomski Tommy Loughran Sekura Aberdeen Washington Loughran Hght Sekyra Himn Stuma

Senator Willis Dies at Political Rally in Delaware Ohio

Senator Frank B. Willis, candidate for two Republican presidential nominations, dies of cerebral hemorrhage on stage at Gray's Chapel in Delaware Ohio during a large homecoming rally. Crowd panics as news spreads. five physicians attend, confirming death around 9:09 p.m. with his wife called to the scene.

Frank B. Willis Delaware Ohio Willis Hoover Buckner Yale Law Journal Ohto New York Associated Press United States Gray's Chapel Dele Senator Willis Charles A. Jones Mr. Jones Jones Allgg Willy Dntrance J. T. McCarthy Floyd V. Miller AC Callander W. ©. Benner R Harlier

Germans Put Off Atlantic Flight Until Next Week

In Baldonnel, March 30, adverse weather in Ireland and the Atlantic forced Baron Von Huenefeld to postpone his Berlin to Mitchell Field flight. Thunkers Bremen, with full fuel and load, was rolled back to the hangar as free state troops shield the plane. The pilots doubt starting before Monday as troops dig trenches for shelter against wind, rain, and cold.

Baldonnel Ireland Atlantic Baron von Huenefeld Berlin Mitchell Field S. 1 Bremen Issery Field Free State Baldonnes Field Baron Huenefeld

Stinson Halde man set new world endurance record

Jacksonville Beach Fla March 30 Ed ward Stinson and George Haldeman set a world airplane endurance record of 53 hours 36 minutes 30 seconds in the Gunstion Controller monoplane. They surpassed the 32 hours 22 minutes 31 seconds by Ristice and Verelits achieved in the Junkers Europa. The flight began 7:37 40 Wednesday. they landed at 1 40 10 PM EST with five gallons of fuel remaining from 580 gallons.

Jacksonville Beach Fla America Germany Edward Stinson George Haldeman Johann Ristice Verelits Edzard Genny Junkers Europa Alandard

Indictment of Mayor and Dry Agents in Rum Syndicate

Chicago March 30. Twenty two persons including a suburban mayor a former prohibition chief and six dry agents are named in ten indictments by a federal grand jury on charges of violation of the prohibition law bribery extortion and related offenses. Other figures include Joseph F Burke Henry Jones Horace Lyle and saloon keeper “Sat” Kelly with further names in two groups tied to bribe schemes and theft of evidence. The indictments follow months of federal investigation.

Chicago Associated Presa Prohibition Asy Situs A. Hofia Chane. Thompson Speculvule Sitness Herbert T. Rees Imporior Prohibition Department Thompson Kuburd Joseph F. Burke Amatomey William Jones Horace Lyle Kelly Fecerel Jones Lyle Kelly's Halbert le Rees Prohipition G. EB. Slayter Uebribe Louis Stoevig Jean Miller Abram G. Shay Muggicte Harry Smith McFlroy Jacob Maas Edward F. Daugherty

Willis Death Ends Political Battles

Washington March 30 By cs Press The death of Senator Willis ends a dramatic Republican primary battle in Ohio. Willis and Herbert Hercre faced off in a fight to file expressions and primary bids. The death may force Ohio leaders to decide whether to remove Willis from the ticket or let the delegation go by default or continue the contest in Willis name.

Washington Maren Cs. Press

Price of Milk Drops to Dealers in Boston

Boston March 30. A reduction of one cent per quart in the price of milk delivered to dealers in Boston was announced by the sales committee of the Midland Producers' association. The new price takes effect April 1 and will continue while supply remains higher than demand, with a return to previous levels not expected soon.

Boston Ealers Bigland Producers’ Association

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Sutry Dr. DeLuca Welfare Department Lad Son U.S STATE Shalts Canada Mansolini Pasclet Whitman Memonia Club Giants Jack Delaney Jack Sheyta Garden Lake Region Cleveland Cont Nurton Naval Academy Meniner Leopold L. Maynard Morling Lane Ren Sassy Max H. Heintz Edythe Wright Tutue Heintz Stamford Police School OF County Cornelius Cahalane T. J. Pardy Stephen F. Boucher Charles A. Wheeler Anson F. Keeler Danbury Galdwell Liberty Limited Dill Way Limited Gaie Commissa Eugene OQ Bykes Commerce Department Lomski N. Y Willis Stricken Patiis Halk Stinson Haldeman Bosti
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