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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1927

Page

14

Fuller denies action to recruit Hughes in Sacco Vanzetti case

Boston May 13 AP Fuller denies reports he planned to recruit Charles Hughes of New York to head a commission reviewing evidence in the Sacco Vanzetti murder trial. He said he would not seek Hughes or discuss any clemency review with him, despite petitions.

Boston Alan T. Fuller Sharles Evanfishes New York Chafre Nicola Saco Burtetomes Vancetts Murmier Ute Lowell Boston Distrat Eanni Aed Fuller Sacco-Varzethi Defense Committee Syd Willan Thompson Condemen Tas Pablo Wheyer Crichk Thompson Sa

Heavy winds fail to halt De Pinedo in world flight

A chaotic sequence of wind and weather disruptions marred De Pinedo's aviation journey from Chicago to the Atlantic. Crowds gathered, officials and reporters tracked the event, and the air was filled with updates on flight progress, delays, and forecast winds as the expedition pressed on amid uncertain conditions.

DE Pinedo

Poore Named to New Haven Road Post

A Poore appointment to a New Haven road post is noted with references to regional development, industrial growth, and job opportunities. The report mentions city leaders, federal support, and commitments to community advancement and infrastructure in the New Haven area.

Torrington Man Dies After Automobile Hit

Torrington May 15 AP reports a local man identified as James Zy survived initial injuries after a car collision and died at Hadlette Hungerford Hospital. Authorities say ambulance treated him for crash trauma before transfer. witnesses describe a sudden impact on a city street.

Torrington James ZY Mhadette Tungerford Hospital Ted Minj

Fragmented Bridge Notation From May 16 Slip

A garbled OCR like entry references a declarer and contract with misread words. It mentions May 16 and a player named Duamy, with unclear actions and a closed hand. The readable facts point to a contract play notation fragment from a bridge item in a historical paper.

Ee NE Duamy

Auction Bridge by Micton C Work

A weekly bridge puzzle invites readers to bid a new deal and choose the first trick. Each day a deal is presented from dummy, with guidance to plan the cam baton and not rely on exposed cards. Readers submit slips, compare results next day, and aim to score by correct answers.

Dimmy

Police Get Clue To Child Killer In Bronx Incident

NY AP reports May 15 tour women described a short stocky man with swarthy skin as the suspect in the murder of 12 year old Yetta Abramontt on a Bronx roof. They saw him on the third floor, he spoke broken English, and fled after attacking her, leaving a grisly scene with fractured ribs and threats. The killer reportedly left her home on an errand for her mother and was found on the apartment roof before midnight.

New York Bronx Seth

Stratford Corps Grabs Second Prize in New Haven Drum Corps Show

In New Haven the Stratford Corps won second prize as twenty four corps performed on ILinen Green during the New England Drums and Drums Muster. Hartford school council claimed top honors in the bagle parade, with strong showings from New Haven and Naugatuck schools. Individual awards went to Harold Prior and Mildred Tierney among others, with Stratford earning second place in cymbals and drummers.

Haven Ilinen Green Eimvand Guts Watt Pracs Happy Ad Vetturk Surattamd Secotut Hartford Thah School Council Warold Prior Hondira Letseh Firsd Mildred Tierney Veterlapy Gurl Seguis Joha Kistrom Stratford Naugatuck X Prives New Haven

More Than Half YMCA Building Fund Is Pledged

Bridgeport campaign workers report YMCA building fund pledges totaling 324,724, a little over half of the estimated 500,000 cost. The drive ends tomorrow night as officials announce efforts to boost subscriptions. Local businessmen and teams list sizable subs, with several donors contributing large amounts toward the campaign.

4 News MLC. A Bridgeport Hia Sou5 New Niche Roseland Bridgeport Chamber of Commercce George L. Goodwin Camyntiugn Team G. EB. Edwards Walter Johnson Mames Herrmann Jennings K. Boagh Eintyre

Brandegee Heir Would Block Sale

A contest over the will of the late Star Frank Brand of Connecticut emerges near Washington as the Brandegee heir seeks to thwart a sale of land once owned by the senator. Mosey G native of the late senator appealed to Treek ville court to set aside the sale. General Zalimsk claims about 140000 dollars were offered for acres of the property. The land had been privately held before a public sale plan.

Washington Frank Brand Connecticut Oakville Mentomery County Maryland Mosey G Treekville Zalimsk Clain Malinski Rocheste N.Y Renates Byean

Vaudeville Actor Held by Police in Boston Inquiry

Theodore Murphy vaudeville actor, listed as New York resident, detained by New Britain police to await Boston authorities over a past marriage charge. He claimed to have traveled for vaudeville engagements and said he married at least once. Boston police recognized him from prior engagements and took him into custody. For Elmer A. Johnsen, a Pennsy railroad mechanical engineer, died of pneumonia after a long career on major line projects.

New Britain Theodore Murphy New York City Posies Boston Meglet Murphy Air Aldenk Fallon Whitley New Htsen Whitny New Thien Palice Boston Court W. Pp. McCue Boston Police Yori Elmir A. Johnsen Suniusun Pennsylvania Railroad Binmels

What Price Glory at Cameo Theatre review

A wartime photoplay at the Cameo presents a vivid realism of army life. Two veteran Marines and a Gavin girl drive a tale from the Far East to the Front in France amid love and conflict. Strong performances by Ceninin Wlage Victor McLagten and others fuel a potent antiwar message.

Cameo Theatre Cameo Laurance Maxinel Anderson Iddl William Fox Kevil Walsh Price Usurt Ceninin Wlage Victor McLagten Quirt Dmunick Lowe Charmaine Dolores Vel Toy Shange Hal Mabel Nis

Jack Mulhally Film at Polps Vaudeville

See You In Jail First National photoplay now at Poli ts Vaudeville Theatre features Fack Mathiall ada son of Bridgeport supporting the actor from the Scuti and Alice Day and Mack Swain. The comedy with a spring of thrills includes Country Store prizes and extra attractions tonight. The double headline vaudeville bill today adds Charlie Abbott Eddie Tislind with song dance and comedy. Frank Whitman violinist and Botty Miller Company lead a ranch life piece. Cured in the Excitement is a Mack Sennett comedy and Pathe news reel shows trans Atlantic flyer preparations.

Poli'ts Vaudeville Theatre Fack Mathiall Adathe Bridgeport Alice Day Mack Swain Ingby Ars Charlie Abbott Eddie Tislind Flo Perry The Little Sisters Russell Small Attra Rc Etion

Lois Moran in Palace Photoplay at Palace Theatre

Lois Moran headlines The Whirlwind of Youth at the Palace in a drama with Vera Vernette and Donald Keith among others. A vaudeville bill features Tlurry Fox with Beatrice Curtis and six dancers, plus Eddie Clayton and Frank Lennie in A Sun Flac in London and other acts in a varied program.

Jinis Moran Marie Aueen Palace Vera Verentna Donatd Keith Alyce Mills Larry Kent Gareth Hughes Charles Lane Atery Iren Tlurry’ Fox Beatrice Curtis

Nationae Guard Night at Majestic Tonight

Tonight the 42nd Regiment of the National Guard visits the Majestic Theatre to see a new comedy Suir al Dawn and the film The Big Parade with Georgi Kk Arthur. The 24th East Artillery Band provides a concert at 8 o clock. Bridgeport Musicians Union books the event. Major Lafayette Evats leads a parade from the Armory through downtown to the theatre. Marceline Day stars alongside Louise Edgartine in a romance plot with Karl as a boastful sergeant. Other films include Jewish Providence and The Collégian.

Mansger Rosenthal Majestic Theatre Suir al Dawn Georgi Kk Arthur East Artillery Bridgeport Musicians' Union Lafayette Evats Citizens Military Bucksrooms Heatt Tne Marceline Day Cearge Marces Karl

Japan Concerned Over Its Social Situation

Officials of the Japanese government report rising social strain as capital and labor tensions grow and landlord and tenant disputes intensify. A religious survey shows 8,600,009 adherents to Shinto and 7,070,000 Christians, with 214,000 adherents to another faith. The report, prepared for a May 26 assembly, notes morality eroding as new systems take shape.

New York CAP Board of Foreign Missions Xeane Assembly Frenne Japan

Buffalo lawyers seek impartial Sacco-Vanzetti committee

A group of Buffalo attorneys led by former county judge George Irda sent a petition to Governor Alvan Touffer requesting appointment of an impartial committee to review the Sacco-Vanzetti case. The effort aims to obtain fair reconsideration of the controversial execution.

Vfpfalo Buffalo George Irda Alvan Tofuller Miasae Uaeels

Building Program Needs Foresight Says Wynkoop

Wynkoop, business manager of the nation al association and editor Frank Bruce cited a need for foresight in school building as crowded rooms and aging facilities strain systems. He warned that over building today will reduce future options and stressed careful surveys, budgets, and planning for 10 years ahead.

John Wynakoop Nattetool Busines Tt Radio Wantwep Philadelphia Hunter High School Hridgeport Boards of Education Walla Lumerrow W& Municipal Nelvering Willie America ATS Itar Jumer High School Chicago Milwaukee Detroit Cleveland Tuesa Denver Cimerina Frank Bruce American School Board Journal Sela Pudgeport Schood Lisiness

Danbury Raid Cases Continue In City Court

The cases of Mrs Aden Uarimer and her husband of Taft Trimmngls onteent Danbuss were continued in city court until next Saturday at the request of Judge Martin Vs Cunningham. Both defendants are charged with violation of the liquor laws and are free on $1000 bonds. Investigators from the police department pursued ties at the home L.

Meret Aden Uarimer Taft Danbuss Uky Hernenin Judee Martin Cunningham Coun Tinnener

New Danbury Factory to Make Straw Braid

Danbury’s Sperial The Trotu-Cellulose Co. filed articles of incorporation to build a Danbury factory for artificial straw braid from paper pulp. Incorporators include Be OC, Charles Gould, Benjamin Freedman, and Charles Kaucher of Bridgeport. The product aims to supply hats for men and women, following a German invention.

Danbivty Afr Kaueher Voussnig Danbury

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