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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1924

Page

2

Loss of World Flyers Regrets Apparent

Washington reports President Coolidge expressed regret over the apparent loss of Major Frederick L. Martin and Sergeant Alva E. Harvey. The search effort continues by boat and air, with hopes of discovery. Coast guard shifts search to Unamak Island, 300 miles south of Chignik, amid volcanic terrain and harsh conditions.

U.S. Canada Great Britain Ashington Coolidge Spaper Alliance Frei Martin Alva E. Harvey Harvey Weeks Fredparick Martin Alva Harvey Seattle Wash Coast Guard Unamak Aleutian Islands Java Chignik Alaska Vancouver British Columbia Unamaki Bear Whignik Perry Uhignik

Defers Trial of Baring on Murder Attempt Charge

Supreme Court Justice Seeger grants an order staying trial of Clarence Baring on a murder attempt charge pending a motion to transfer the case from County Court to the Supreme Court. Trial set for May, likely postponed. Attorney Charles L Long argues indictments lack specifics on possible paternal gain and that the grand jury was not informed if germs alleged to have sickened Mrs Baring were deadly.

White Plains Seeger Topiey Clarence v. Baring Supreme Court Charles L. Long Bariing Baring

Governor Alfred E Smith Visits Ailing Mother

Governor Smith journeys from Albany to his home where his mother Catherine Smith lies critically ill. Mrs Mary Aookive hosts relatives as Edward Costelly of the Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption officiates a blessing service earlier in the evening.

Alfred EX. Smith Alpany Matherine Smith Hiserigusty Pregimnenia Mary A Ookive Evrlier Cathylie Edward Costelly Church of the Assumption

Confidence Runs High For Safe Return Of Lost Aviators

Mrs. Frederick Martin and Alva G. Harvey’s mother express steadfast belief their husbands and son will be rescued. Letters from Chiguiq and Sitka reveal hopes, gratitude for aid, and a promise of safety as the world flight crew endures delays and dangerous weather.

Frederick L.martin Alva G. Harvey United States Major Martin San Diego Martin Cleburne Texas Harvey Frederick Toute U. 8 S. Aa Tam Chigui Seward Chiguik Sergeant Harvey Mia Luther Harvey

Wheeler Denies Oil Permit Bribery In Montana Case

Witness Senator Wheeler fought back claims of any improper payments or deals over oil permits in Montana. He denied knowledge of permits for capital interests and said he never was paid for such work. The hearing highlighted letters and telegrams between Wheeler Campbell and Goodwin, with Interior officials disputing the supposed correspondence. The committee adjourned without a Borah plan statement.

Goodwin Booth Mr. Goodwin Department of the Interior Campbell Interior Department Montana Wheeler Chairian Borah Idaho Sterling South Dakota Swinson Virginia Stor Wheeler Rhea Washington Nile John S. Platt Incerta Department Baldwin Senate Europe Heeldwin Netton Burgne

Murphy Leaves Estate of 450000 to Family

New York report shows Charles F. Murphy once head of Tammany Hall left an estate valued about 450 000 dollars. The will reveals the entire estate mostly goes to his widow and close family, with one small bequest noted.

Murphy New York Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall

Burns Quits Investigation Role Amid Diary Controversy

The Burns resignation from the Bureau of Investigation is accepted to take effect immediately after a dialogue between Burns and Attorney General Stone. Burns cites a wish to finish several completed probes and to support a division of identification, while Stone notes the move aligns with the ongoing drive for efficiency and the bureau’s future steadiness.

Montana Wheeler Wiso Gaston B. Means Department Means Butts Eid ‘Ore Stone Re Ait. Stone Jatt Atcare Daugherty Burns Bureau of Investigation Lsmn Bureau of Identification Lave Finn Xen

Tammany to pick new chief after Murphy death

New York May 8 The Tammany Hall executive committee plans to meet May 16 to choose a successor to the late Charles B. Murphy. A special committee, formed to reconsider leadership, met and heard views from leaders of the first five assembly districts.

New York Tammany Hall Charles B. Murphy Yeat Orday Apecial Committee Althhough James A. Foley Old Guard

Contest Election of Anti Coolidge Alaska Delegates

In Juneau Alaska on May 3 election results show Coolidge supporters fared poorly in Alaska primaries and municipal ballots held April 29. The contest centers on alleged illegal votes cast by several hundred Indians or Native Alaskans, forming the basis of the challenge to the results.

Alaska Juneal Coolidge

Madison Square Garden stop seals Jahagon win

Floyd Jahagon defeats Quintin Lamera in the eighth round at Madison Square Garden in a Chilean bloomer style bout. Baseball notes report all teams at five wins except Boston Braves who beat Pittsburgh 10 to 7 in a loosely played game. Yale Princeton track set for a New Haven afternoon with freshman races. Harvard Columbia Penn M St Ty to race on the Charles River.

Floyd Jahagon Quintin Lamera Madison Square Garden Boston Braves Pittsburgh Yale Princeton New Maven Harvard Columbia Penn Ang M. St. Ty Charles River France Minua Tilden Johnston Bethel Mad Flutter Louisville

Republicans Fail to Dislodge Tax Scheme Adopted

Washington May 9 Senate Democrats retained their income tax schedule in the Revenue Bill amid two GOP assaults. Debates on final passage were scheduled for tomorrow. Compromises on Melon surtax rates were defeated. the 40 percent Democratic plan stood. Repeals included taxes on telephone and telegraph traffic and art works. Tax-exempt security income reductions were kept. tax-exempt security prohibition failed. Republicans and several Democrats split on House surtax options. Several named Republicans backed Democratic rates. Johnson with Democrats. Leadership signaled no further compromise before final passage.

Washington Senate Smoot Finance Committee Meiljson Claga Virginia Secretary of the Treasury House Democrata Brookhart Iowa Johnsen California Frazier Arndd North Dakota Howell and Norris Nebraska Norbeck South Dakota

Meetings Tonight with Local Organizations in Bridgeport

Bridgeport listings show meetings tonight for United Commercial Travelers of America at 1183 Main Street and court Nathaniel Wheeler at 1037 Broad Street. Nutmeg Encampment 10 F at 1687 Broad Street also reads as scheduled.

Bridgeport Counci United Commercial Travelers of America Main Street Nathaniel Wheeler Broad Street

Must Pay Alimony in Bridgeport Divorce Case

Veda J Norton a Bridgeport machinist must pay alimony of 16 per week to Violet G Norton and cover her counsel fees while the divorce trial proceeds. Judge Banka of Superior Court ordered the payments yesterday.

Veda J Norton Bridgeport Violet G. Norton Banka

Bipartisan Split On Adoption Of Report Amid Debate

Democrats opposed the proposal as 23 Republicans mostly from the West supported it along with three independents. Eleven Democrats voted to accept the report. During the debate Representative Longworth led the Republican side with key figures Burton of Ohio and Vaile of Colorado among conferees. Democratic leaders Baker of California Sabath and Jarrett opposed adoption. MacLafferty and Lineberger of California joined the Republican camp.

West Jobrasa Longworth Burton Ohio Vaile Colorado Moore Virginia House Baker Caliorntay Sabath Fhinois Tdemocrate Rentative Jarrett MacLafferty Lineberger California Republicana

Wife Leaves After Short Marriage for Desertion

Nathan Inikott of Beldgevort claims Pauline Waxenberg Iikoff married in April 1520 lived with him 32 days then left to avoid stepmother duties to their four children. Iikoff granted divorce on desertion. Mrs Louise Carroll of Stamford, aged half her 64 year old husband Charles Carroll of Greenwich, allegedly deserted four months after marriage and was granted decree of desertion.

Nathan Inikott Beldgevort Pauline Waxenberg Iikoff Dave la Fivet Ponrriage Ietkoff Louise M. Carroll Stamford Charles Carroll Greenwich Carrol Fle

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