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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1927

Page

2

Flight of White Bird plane sparks global search effort

Amid wild hopes and frenzied reports, authorities in the United States, France, Canada, and Britain launch searches for the missing French plane the White Bird. Naval and coast guard ships, tugs, and wireless warnings coordinate from Boston to Cape Breton as Paris wrestles with fear, anger at press, and the idea weather misled the mission.

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Fliers Still Missing as Atlantic Search Continues

French and American ships patrol the Atlantic coast from Maine to Newfoundland seeking Capt Nungesser and Colt, with Coast Guard destroyer Shaw and Madoc cutter reporting at sea. Despite radio reports and air searches, no trace found by late tonight.

Bret Ton Newfoundland Nupgesser Caulk New York Varis Nages Wandank Pioteers Organ Hut Navy Yard Tal Mohiye Riverable Portland Coast Guard Shaw Maine Oto Nattemipt Tatiay Labe Island N.S. Dang Lee North Atlantic Rome Dtoport Madoc Tce Modoc Cours Nungeser New Enghen Nova Scotia Rand Banks Novia Scotia Grant Banks St. Pierre Miguien Tamendare Nova Scotian Plantat Halifax Nova Rentin Boston

Herrick's Cable Delays Spark Confused Notes

Fragmentary OCR text describes a communication mishap tied to Herrick's cable causing delays. The garbled lines reference safety, preparations, and unclear plans for a Saturday or Sunday sequence, with scattered mentions of dates and conditions amid nonsensical phrasing.

Pope Calls for Ban on Bad Books

A papal document denounces novels and treatises deemed immoral and dangerous to faith. It urges censorship of “morbid sensuality” and calls for publishing bans and public notices condemning works judged contraband. The text argues readers must verify a book’s harm before reading it and cites church authority and prohibitions.

Pope Fortidalen Beetu Rey

Plans to Disarm Planes Amid Nicaragua Election Oversight

A garbled report describes U S naval officials and Admiral Latimer overseeing a disarmament pledge in Nicaragua. The government accepts arms custody and schedules a proportional disarmament for both sides to ensure peaceful conduct of elections while preventing armed resistance.

Alan Agua Nicaragua Admiral Latimer United States Naval Ricaraguan Pha United States Thayin Niewrag Thelieuss Nicarao

Governor appoints air commissioner in Hartford ceremony

Clarence Knox, chief deputy aviation inspector since 1982, was named Commissioner of Aviation by Governor Trumbull. The creation of the State Department of Aviation was signed into law, with Knox stressing safety checks to prevent crashes as he assumes the new role.

Hartford Clarence Knox Department of Meter Vehicles Prumulgu Resuiniens Theniut Dan Aer Kron Ale Johie

Henrys Daughter Dies in California

Miss Aare, thirty-one, Porter, under care prior, died in Wey, life threatened by cybera pollution. The report notes family plans and bedside vigil as details emerge. inquiry at Fribiv to Al Satin of To tee Wien Sie litad.

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Four Firms Exhibit Appliances in Bridgeport Show

Four appliance firms join a large public exhibit sponsored by the Master Plumbers Association in Bridgeport. Forty manufacturers and fourteen master plumbers have booths showcasing boilers washing machines radiators and more to educate the public on appliance advantages.

Bridgeport Master Plumbers’ Association American Brass Company The American Radiator Company Borden Company Prigeport Brass Company Bridgeport Electrical Contractros' Association, Inc Bridgeport Gas Plumbing Supply Company Maddock's Sons Company U. S. Sanitary Manufacturing Company U. S. Rallatoy Company Cluo Brase Company Alendroth Brother Company Central Aley Steel Corporation John CG. Wwell Pittsburgh Richardson and Royn Company van Doren ‘F Wial Tool Company Wheeling Metal Manufacturing Company Jenkin Brothers Richmond Rudiator Company Pratt Cady Company American Chain Company Bridgeport Artn Fry Plumbers’ Association Hoberts Lester FE Keser KK Bayles Ter A. Benson Berger and Graether John WW. Honn Fe. Booth Company Brady Company Thomas T. Brady Howard FR Fryant Rorge Bridgeport Cg Works G. Drouve Company Wiles Engineering Company General Sheet Metal Warks Parking Cornice Jahn Dining Corporation

Lottery Plotters Arrigned in Federal Indictment

Suburban Albany defendant Asube Owonnell and 81 others are charged in a federal indictment with conspiring to transport lottery tickets from state to state. Owonnell pleaded not guilty and posted a $1 908 bail. Names and details are partially garbled but indicate widespread operatives across Mississippi and New England states.

Boston Atsube Owonnell Albany N. Y Hiss Stecks Stite Andy Tuormisse Demese O Connells Tie Bedbo Nantry Ogun Alban Pauls Misscehuertia Pagland States

Miniature tornado hits New York town

A garbled report describes a small tornado impacting Audurn, with unclear accompanying figures. Readable elements mention a miniature tornado and nearby observers, but details are fragmentary and the event lacks full context.

New York Town

Roommate Foils Suicide Attempt Amid Confusion

A man attempted self harm last night but was found unconscious by a roommate who alerted authorities. He was rushed to Fridgeport hospital in serious condition and is expected to recover. Police could not identify a motive or associate, and seek his relatives.

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Italian Growth Is Lesson For Us Warns Monsignor

Monsignor warns Italy's rapid growth offers a lesson for the United States as he spoke at the annual American Bank club banquet held in the American Bank and Trust Co. building. The talk praised Italy's industrial progress and improved conditions, noting mass production of soldiers and the pope’s audience in Rome. The event honored bank staff including Miss Wilhelmina Bakos and Father Sullivan, with remarks from Mr. Curtis and tributes to Albert Tremath and other executives.

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Jail head denies insanity charge in murder case

A jail head denied an insanity defense in a murder case reported yesterday. The defendant was found early and allegedly spoke of wanting to say goodbye, with the request reportedly denied.

Ambulance Dispatch Through City After Poisoning Incident

Ambulance calls flood St. Vincent’s and nearby hospitals after a poisoning incident. Patients transported to Bridgeport and St. Vincent’s hospitals, with transfers and receptions listed along Rolla Street and Park Avenue. Local authorities and medics coordinate urgent care and evaluate injuries.

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Flood crests threaten levees along lower river in Louisiana

Reported May 19 describes two flood crests moving toward Bayou Deedabees and Old River, breaching main levee systems at Cabin Tee and Winter Quarters. Residents reinforce embankments as crests recede in places like Rayville and Mer Rouge, while New Orleans area and Vidalia backwaters face rising flood risks and property damage.

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Wheeler Backed For Police Head In Connecticut

The report notes Wheeler’s candidacy for the state police commissioner, his prior public service, and his sportsman background. It covers legislative actions increasing police strength to 109, replacing a three member commission with a single appointee, and the roles of Governor and Superintendent Robert T Hurley.

Connecticut Oyster Faring Company Milford Senate Howard F. Hall Finance Wheeler Hin Town King Senate Tlreeman Commission State Police Robert T Hurley State Police Department Nao

Accident in mill leaves worker fatally injured

A mill accident fatally injured a worker. The victim was trapped near a power shaft when the body was freed after the emergency crew arrived. The injured man was conveyed to hospital where he died during surgery. authorities awaited a full report.

Good Will Flyers Safe After Fog In New York Flight

A Good Will Flyers air mission from Kane Whitesend on the Pan Atlantic route experienced perilous fog while crossing the Hudson near Whatceet this afternoon. The craft landed safely despite the danger, with no injuries reported.

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Liquor Seizures on Two Liners in New York Harbor

Liquor aboard two liners from European lines was seized in New York harbor. The Arabic and Splittan Star ships, docked on the North River at 17th Street, carried contraband valued at about 18,500. The Arabic departed Antwerp April 3 and arrived April 9, with next voyage to Boston planned. the Splittan Star’s cargo and consignments are under review by customs.

New York Linar Edwingso Barnes Tayioran Toth North River 17Th Street Antwerp Boston Red Star Line Leyland Line International — Mercantile Marine

Browning Fights $4000 Payment To "Peaches Browning"

In New York a legal fight over additional counsel fees continues as Browning seeks stay of a $4000 payment to his wife Peaches Browning. The appellate division heard arguments after a court last month granted a parental fee award and separate counsel fees. Justice Seeger previously ordered fees, while Browning’s counsel argued the ruling was improper.

New York Ward Frage Peaches Browning Browns Supreme Court Brecklin Browning Justice Seeger White Plains Brewnmng Cnunsel Seegers Rene Ile&al

Kellogg Massey to Study Immigration New Rules

Washington May 10 AP Secretary Kellogg invites Vincent AMx Canadian minister to a conference at the Maine department Thursday. State and local officials will consider impacts of revised immigration rulings on movement of foreign nationals across the American Canadian border. The Interior department recently issued regulations affecting Canadian residents who work in American offices near the border. The effective date was deferred six months to lessen hardship. A reciprocal air travel agreement with Canada to next October 31 has been arranged with the Canadian legation, enabling reciprocal access for American aircraft into Canadian territory.

Washington Kellogg Vincent Amx Maine Department Dolanta Lutor Department Detroit Uftfale State Department Canada

Delayed TransAtlantic Hop Sought Amid Aviator Mystery

Washington reports Ambassador Myrone T. Terrick cabled the State Department urging no trans Atlantic flight by American aviators while Captains Nunersser and Cali are missing. The message notes French anxiety over the missing aviator and the risk of misinterpretation if a flight proceeds. The State Department statement clarifies Terrick’s concern and intent.

Washington Myrone T. Terrick Wrnnee State Department Avvlatora Nunersser United States

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