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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1927
Page
2
LINDBERGHS account details delays and dangers of the Atlantic voyage from Newfoundland to Ireland. He describes fuel, weather, and a near miss with the coast, then recounts reception at Le Bourget Paris with ambassadors, generals, and crowds. The Spirit of St Louis sits in pride as Doumergue praises aviation’s future.
French crowds gathered to greet Charles Lindbergh as he toured Paris embassies and aircraft displays. He appeared tired yet buoyed by adulation, meeting officials and a small circle of friends while reporters noted his weary weariness and the constant reception during a packed schedule.
School board approves fences for Waltersville McKinley and Grand Street properties with Anchor Post Fence company as main bidder. Contracts raised attention as 131 Waltersville panes broken over a weekend spurred calls for tighter security. Teachers Hired or promoted include Effie Marietto as special examiner and John F Devaney as main training instructor. several teachers receive raises and new duties starting September 1927.
Paris on May 23 reports windows crushed by cheering crowds as Capt Lindbergh arrived at the Hotel Ambassador for a reception. The Lufthansa German Aerial League invites him to fly Paris Stockholm via Bern en route to entertain him.
President Coolidge shows interest in using the Black Hills of South Dakota as a summer residence. He ordered another study to confirm if lodging can accommodate his large party. An immediate decision is expected after mid June with possible use of the state game lodge near Rapid City, Custer or nearby, while concerns include access for staff and media and telephone links.
A new colorimeter developed at MIT by Prof Arthur G Hardy and Frederick W Cunningham promises exact color matching across fabrics inks dyes and more eliminating human judgement in color measurement. The device records a color sample on paper in Cambridge and transmits the data to San Francisco enabling accurate reproduction of the original shade within a few years using a strong optical system and electrical devices.
PARIS May 24 The Petit Parisien nominates Captain Charles A. Lindbergh for the Nobel Peace Prize. The newspaper praises his Atlantic flight for uniting France and America and says it advances peace and understanding as much as the Briand Chamberlain and Stresemann efforts.
The Rev Charles A Marks rector emeritus of St Matthew Church Wilton died at 440 West Avenue after 40 years as a Protestant Episcopal minister He had served nine years at St Matthew's He was connected with the Norwalk Peles chorus and supported municipal efforts since his brother W J Marks of Long Branch died He is survived by three daughters Mrs Lacy Marks Morrison Miss Mary Marks and Jeanette Marks Burt and two sons Charles and Floyd Marks He was a Freemason secretary of the Fairfield County Choral Society and a lay chaplain to the Grand Lodge of Masons for the past decade.
A blaze in Hartford damaged a building housing the charcoal company and Hy ecade Oil on the lower floors, with stock affected mainly by water and smoke. Farber Bedding occupied upper space. the structure sits on a steep embankment aligning upper floors with Walnut Street and lower with Central New England tracks.
New York May 24 AP Charles Lindbergh arranged a steamship return ticket to New York before departing for Paris in The Spirit of St Louis. He carried with him a return order issued by White Star Line agent Herbert Mayham in St Louis. The International Mercantile Marine Co offered Lindbergh passage to New York aboard any White Star line vessel, cabled to Paris.
Ramsay MacDonald arrived from the United States and took his seat in the front opposition with a renewed vigor despite illness. He greeted supporters at Waterloo station and in a Commons debate on the trades union bill, while party leaders signaled potential moves after further meetings and a planned full party discussion.
A jury convicted four individuals in the Kerrick homicide case. Testimony indicated a woman kept an appointment at Kerrick’s apartment before the shooting and stayed all night. The defense claimed accidental discharge during a scuffle after a quarrel, with Isabel’s account supported by Miss Davis and Hunt claiming ignorance amid drunkenness.
Shreveport La May 21 AP Major General Mison M Patrick chief of the Army Air Service declared there was never any doubt Captain Charles A Lindbergh would reach his goal. He said I know him and that he had six years of flying experience and was the best writing in the world for Lindbergh on this open flight.
Paris May 24 AP Lindbergh received affectionate homage from about 100 French cooks and kitchen staff as he passed through the Hotel Ambassador. The aviator, escorted by attendants, was touched and briefly embarrassed by the spontaneous acclaim and light hand pats from the crowd.
Britain threatens to sever trade ties with Soviet Russia after a Moscow trade delegation raid on Soviet house in London. Arcos and allied syndicates exit, Russian assets in Britain face liquidation. Baldwin cites subversive activities and illicit communications, warning of ending the Anglo Russian trade agreement if not halted.
New York May 24 AP reports Broadway plans a Lindbergh tribute dance named the Lindbergh Hop. The piece outlines six basic steps and credits the originator while noting a little practice helps avoid stepping on partners feet.
Mayor Behrens approves city bonds totaling 850 dollars to fund paving sewer and park improvement projects planned for the summer. The sale of bonds by the city finances this work and supports municipal infrastructure upgrades.
London May 71 AP Premier Baldwin tells Commons Britain will sever ties with Soviet Russia amid subversive activity claims. He cites missing war office documents, Moscow links to Arcos trade delegation, and Soviet agents in China and Britain. Debate to continue Thursday on Russia affairs.
The naval plane was forced down en route to Plymouth. Pilot Lieutenant Rundle of the Royal Navy was rescued. the aircraft was towed to Portland.
Betsy Tosscovnell and Se puughters of Liberty initiated 74 new members into the lodge last night. Visitors from across the state attended the meeting held on Unusually Lane. Jasend Van Tassel, a meter, was chosen as a member of the State Council of Bons and Daughton of Liberty.
Major Hobart A Dargue commander of the Pan American Good Will flight to South America lands at Seaside park this afternoon between 4 and 5. He is greeted by delegates from Governor Trumbull and the local Chamber of Commerce as Bridgeport becomes the 13th stop on a 9000 mile seven week itinerary. The New York seaplane accompanies the mission and will be exhibited at the park with police guard. Major William F Ladd and Edward L Kelly represent officials at tomorrow night’s Brooklawn Club banquet.
Michael Adelizi 27 of Meriden admitted two counts of manslaughter in the death of two women struck on April 17 at Barnum Avenue Stratford. The victims were Katharine Warning and Tillie Barman, who had just left church after Easter services in Bridgeport. Judge Artiva F. Els praised his decision to plead guilty and mitigate the sentence.
Notices request fraternal groups to inform The Telegram of event times and locations. Listed are Troskab Lodge 62 Cannon Street Ladies Auxiliary 37 Golden Hill Lincoln Circle No 4 Ladies of the G A R 62 Cannon Street Monitor Lodge No 38 I C C F 187 Broad Street Pocahontas Kyoto Council 16 62 Cannon Street Harmony Lodge No 711 Independent Order of B N B rth 1250 Main Street Central Labor Union 647 Main Street Street FR RB 847 Main Street Pyramid Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine 1005 Broad Street Scandinavian Fraternity Enighet Long Cornelian Wilder Council Loyal Ladies Royal Arcane 1025 Main Street Seaside Council No 79 Royal Arcane 1025 Main Street
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