Jury Finds Two Tongmen Guilty in Old Chinatown Case
A New York jury convicted two tongmen linked to the Hip Sing and Leong tong factions after fingerprint evidence matched prints on a murder weapon. The defense plans an appeal to the Supreme Court as the case marks a landmark use of fingerprint testimony in a Superior Court trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Une Leon
Hip Sing
Chin Lats
Vin Liing
Beo Hoo Wing
Joseph A Vunrot
New York City
Frederick Drewen
Fersey Civ. N.F
Moo
Hoo Wang
Supreme Court
Wis Denind
Jenniiss
Micrel II
Saoom
Viucago
Sam Ong Jing
Joon Leong
Manster
Zens
Sam
Jetter
E Deas J. O'Brien
Sancisco Cal
Soo Hoo Wing
Edwin Soo
Louis Marr
New England
Fatally Hurt In Mill Shafting Incident
A World War veteran, father to several children, died after a mill shafting accident at an apartment house on Matty Street. The mother and four or more younger children faced hardship as neighbors and the community offered support while hospital care was sought. Alfred, a child nearby, described the dangerous shafting and the moments before the fatal incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrdman Robert McCullough Tay Mierear
Matty Street
St. Vincent's
Altough
Long Hill
Alfred
Dee Room
Alfreds
Peter
Ford Gear-Shift Car to Start Production July 1
Detroit police report Ford will begin producing a four-gear shift automobile on July 1. The Model T Ford will be discontinued before that date, and the city council was informed as it considers a future purchase. Theodore W. Kalbe, secretary of the police department, presented the plan and noted any orders for more Model T vehicles would require action within two weeks. Ford declined to confirm or deny the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detrot Mays
Detroit
Theodore W. Kalbe
Kalbe
Ford
Doctors Demand Dry Law Change at Medical Conference
Dozens of physicians urged new rules at the convention, proposing a questionnaire to gauge the medical value of alcoholic liquors and possible congressional action. Delegates supported a stance that lay legislators should not regulate therapeutic use, while doctors would advocate regulated prescribing under medical supervision. Sessions featured eminent clinicians addressing heart disease and rehabilitation successes in rheumatic cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
WAL
Congress
Prohibition Bureau
American Medical
Scieniife
Association
Tada
United States
Ot A Conner
New York
Bedford Aids Norwalk Hospital Expansion Plan
E T Bedford has indicated support for Norwalk Hospital and its expansion. A new nurses’ home already named for Mrs Belford, plus a 1918 completed hospital, face crowding. Rift estimates total 510,009 for building and equipment with endowment funds of 19,000 and 10,000 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fale
Belford Norwalk Hospital
Redfori
Goldberg Freed Of Murder Charge
The adjacent homeowner Goldberg faced a murder charge after a shooting March 14. Testimony revealed conflicting statements. Goldberg claimed Anna Tolim attempted to seize his pistol and it discharged. Judge Scudder found insufficient evidence for murder or manslaughter and directed a not guilty verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldberg
Anna Tolim
Townsend Scudder
Snyder
Scudder
8 Die in Torrent As Dam Gives Way
A torrent breached a dam sending a wall of water about twenty feet high along the river banks. The flooded area spread to the Cattail Continent region, and residents in Wilson reported no live sightings as authorities investigated the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Wison
Welty
New Building for Y M C A Assured
Bridgeport community supports YMCA drive with powerful donations and honors. Day, Dowd S Day presented with emblem. A V Bodine and James L. Goodwin praised, campaign totals across divisions reach substantial sums with Team 34 and Division A leading per-day subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thas
Dowd S. Day
General Cherman
George L. Godwin
Worke
Sir Day
Bridgeport
Ala
Smith Blautinda
Te Speeink Gaits
Cine Vlem
Das
BR. Valhoun
Assemmion
Dridgeport
Citis
Vna
Chamber of
Cone Mere
Comeraive
A. V. Bodine
Sherwood
Geonse L. Goodwin
Dirator
Jonal Cornell
M.A
Vhanks Y da Worku
Coward
Erneman O. . Rhodes
Quintina Lineburgh
Miller
Bitzer
T Brown
Plorian
Philips
Keough
Wintter
Tia Mays
Tod
Brennan
Crosby
Davey
Newlett
Potter
Bay
Ai Decker
Lacas
Englehard
Meyer
Scaleanager Moore
Quigle
Sprague
iTeuwn
Walters Johnson Grisvial
Curtes Bullard Jennings
Ambulance Calls And Hospital Transfers Messy List
Ambulance calls report multiple transfers to Vinecut and St Vincent hospitals. Patients include a 41 year old, a mental case, a 37 year old, and others with compound fractures, limb injuries, and bites. Address fragments and unclear names appear throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Fred Smerk
William Geadsell
Hillside
Vincent's Hospital
Belias
Vane
Thoret Leaves Paris for Moscow Flight Record Attempt
Le Bourget Franne May 18 AP Gievenant Thoret famed French air records departs for Moscow in a 40 horsepower plane at 6 18 p m aiming to establish a world nonstop flight record for light aircraft He carries 266 liters of fuel and 18 liters of oil with a projected route over Saint-Quentin Laon Cologne Berlin Minsk and Smolensk seeking 1500 miles in about 23 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LE Bourget
Franne
Gievenant Thoret
Bekler
Moscow
Salssuns
Laon eColucne
Berlin
Minsk
Smiotensk
Ite
Connecticut Man Named President General of the SAR
New London May AP Tresten M. Hingers was elected president general of the Sons of the American Revolution and serves as Connecticut’s treasurer in his second term. A descendant of a notable colonial Connecticut family, he has long been active in SAR and historical societies and has served as mayor of New London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vin Coolidge
United States
Rogers
J. AR. Danforth
New London
W. Ort. Barenett
Adrian
Oic
Connecticut
M. 3B. Beardsley
Bridgeport
Hovers
the & of the American Revolution
National Society
Jrom Hertford
Leverete Bolk
Col
Louis J. Cheney
Prank G. Gay
George §. Goddard
Seymour W. Robinson
Herbert A. White
Clarence H. Wickham
Li R. Wilams
Clark Telden
New Over
Willams
W. Buckingham
M. Joseph Chetterton
Neberr
Findley
Orland
Bruthnel
Frederick A. Doolittle
Harry H. Pritchard
Tracey B. Warren
Moeriden
Frank B. Sands
Willam A. Suheneck
Trev
J. R. Danforth
Tariffville
Charge Mitchelson
New Tartford
Clarance R. Jones
Ferryville
Ldgae
la. Pond
Fraw
Westport
Wilam HH. Burr
Oldamily
May
Tirnest M. Hingers
The
Sons of the American Revolution
Historical Societies
Invading Black Fleet Bombards Coastal Forts Near New Bedford
Reports say a Black naval force shelling Fort Rodman near New Bedford and Fort Todman near Long Island Sound as part of an invasion attempt. The West Virginia radio message indicated several enemy vessels eight miles southeast of Block Island opening fire on Fort Avdeamshere and Fort Wright. Air reconnaissance spotted the fortifications while Black seaplanes returned fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Adanig
Chatham
Mass
Om Cape Gud
Connecticut River
Fort Rodman
New Befford
Buzzgari’s Bay
Zenna
Gay Tread
Martha's Vineyard
Rodman
Blac
Long Island Sound
Fort Todman
Andron
Charles F. Sludges
Meetings Tonight Notify Fraternal Groups in Bridgeport
Local telegram notices call all fraternal and veterans groups in Bridgeport to inform The Telegram of meeting times and prices for tonight events. Listings include Veterans of Foreign Wars, Pythian Sisters, Elks, Philatelists, Ride Club, and many lodges and social clubs with addresses on Cannon Street, Main Street, and surrounding avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laitur Bridgeport
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Raymond W. Harria
Cannon Street
Pythian Sisters
Celanthe Temale
Majin Street
Sixth
Republican Elub
Madison Avenue
Charles Guiiet
Tridgeport
Muensterberg Lanlye
Main Street
Buritfield
Chapel Street
Piast
Assa Poles
Stoo
Denominations Unite for Re opening Week Service
Bridgeport hosts community fellowship at First Presbyterian with Rev Prlexan der Alfgon and Navy chaplains. Clergy from Park Street Beale St John’s St. Mary’s and others offer salutations as Judge Foster and business leaders praise the church’s impact on Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Comime.ce
Bridgeport
United States Navy
Prlexander Alfgon
First Presbyterian Church
Shoutdersons
Stanton W. Salisbury
L. S. Navy
New York Navy Yard
Charles JM. Crawford
Chamber of Commerce
Wiliam Norace Day
United Church
Tou Rutledge Beale
Park Street Congregational Church
Mindgeport Pastors’ Association
Stephen Sh Sheena
St. John's
Bridgepor
Eles I Calhoun
Aeon
Calhoun
Empire Builder's Son Weds Dancer in Montana Court Action
The Empire Builder's son Walter Hill married a dancer amid divorce hearings. The bride, daughter of Maw C. R. Meyers of Langland, N.M., and her father, W. Marl Richardson, a Saskatoon financier, plan to settle at the Hill ranch near Livingston. The divorce case awarded the first Mrs. Hill $25,000 cash, another $25,000 in installments, and $1,000 monthly for life. Witnesses testified to alleged cruelty. the proceedings lasted about 15 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Maw C. R. Meyers
Lang Inland
W. Marl Dtichardson
Saskatchewan
Canada
Hil Ranch
Livingston
Yeal Montana
Walter
Pacific Coast
Minnesota
Monta
Will
Todas
Bertaud and Bellanca Vow for Second Meeting Amid Flight Tensions
Early reports recount Bertaud and Bellanca planning a second meeting later today after a bombshell from Chamberlin sparked talk of a break between the two flyers. Weather and ice risks loom as they weigh routes, with radio-equipped ships under consideration and pilots awaiting favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
France
Bermuud
Columbia
Doaum Ta
Breitcopeke
Chaubertin
Chan
Bertahd
Bertatnt
Po Crane
Uhat
Ryu
Unai
Amurs Lindhemhais
Crater Bay
Kelly confesses love for woman on witness stand
Los Angeles May 18 AP Ita Kelly motion picture actor confessed love for Dorothy Mackaye on the witness stand in his murder trial of Ray Raymond. He testified he fought Raymond after being accused of loving Mackaye and described a ten year acquaintance with Raymond and a developing affection for his wife. He recounted arranging visits with Mackaye and Raymond, a confrontation in which he struck Raymond, and related that Raymond had insulted him and his wife. Medical testimony followed noting possible causes of Raymond’s death including nephritic coma and brain swelling, with witnesses discussing shifts in the case and the influence of alcohol and disease. The state argues a blow by Kelly led to the death, while witnesses defended the actor and Mackaye’s roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Ita
Kelly
Dorothy Mace Kaye
Ray Raymond
Actres
Raymond
Misa Mackaye
Salad
Miss Mackayr
Raymon
State Alley
Charlotte Lee
Neta
Kay
al Han
Nigel
New York
Thomas McHugh
Walter Sullivan
Reymond
Welly
Dorothy Mackaye
Sullivan
Mackaye
McTingh
James Kirkwood
Owen Davis
Authors' League of N“Rer
Cood
Three surrender in brewery case bound over for hearing
Three men bound over on similar bonds for a Wednesday hearing by Commissioner Flin after a misdated Monday hearing. Federal agents plan to indict all connected with the brewery case, seeking warrants and new theories on equipment ownership as investigators pursue conclusive evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conmissioner
Flin
Clave
Winn
Urey
Unclear OCR Draft on Flight Tie Injunction Case
An OCR fragment outlines an injunction affidavit by Bertaud proposing a pilot navigator role with Levine and a corporation. It notes a dispute over Bertau as pilot, with Oestree and Gaevine denying consent and a July date mentioned, signaling a contested aviation matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertaud
Levine
Pertaud
Bertie
CLINE WEAK FOR COURT HEARING INQUIRY
A coroner’s inquest heard Mrs. Irwin as the sole witness on day two while the outlook remained uncertain. The letter from J P Irwin of Cleveland describes family ties and a plan for Wilfred Irwin to seek employment under probation supervision, amid his alleged mental difficulties and alcohol use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iain
Inwin
Arthur C. Bull
Wilneston
Mra. Rin
Crazed farmer detonates near school amid mass casualties
A farmer exploded a device at a village school killing several and injuring many as classrooms were destroyed. Teachers Miss Henrice Sterling and Trelsa Paul escaped with minor injuries while dozens of students perished or vanished. Governor Green and wife aided relief efforts as investigators pursued a possible motive tied to a local dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrice Sterling
Iis Trelsa Paul
Miss Sterling
Seriool
Coege
Fred W Green
Gansine
Varen
Wiscout
Een
Kehoe
Lansing
Taresips
Duieksas
Theackson
Wetioewis
James M'Gee Former Contractor Dies in Wethersfield
James M’Gee eighty four died Wednesday at his home 159 Church Street Wethersfield Conn He survived by four daughters two sons eight grandchildren and one great grandchild He was born in Quebec Canada an early resident here a contractor and realtor He retired about ten years ago Funeral Friday at 9 from his residence to St Peter's Church Wethersfield burial St Michael's Cemetery Bridgeport Friends invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Meee
Church
Wethersfield
Conn
Ates
Newell Grey
Detroit
Mich
Lester Nutter
Devon
Minnie Meetice
Newark
N. J
Agnes McGee
Harttorn
John Fat
McGee
Quebec
Canada
McGas
Hartford
Requem High Mn
St. Peter's Church
Grady
St. Michael's Cemetery
Bridgeport
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E. T. Bedford
Norwalk Hospital
WSPAP
Y.M.C.A
Thoret
Paris
Presbyterian Church
Empire Builder
Bellanca
Jen
Page mc
Cline
Tartford
Feaf
Wilkred
J. P. Irwin
Cleveland
Wilfie
J. J. Irwin
Fartford
Wilfred
Mansfield Center
Wifred
Clin
Irwin
Aline
Virginia
Crazed Farmer Dynamites School
Oied
Minot
James M’gee
Borgaina
COMPA
McCar McAgowdrook
Mohican
Lyon & Chase
Black Rock
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