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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1927

Page

2

Depinedo Seaplane Mission Brought To Azores

The Italian fascist Dominian De Pinedo was believed en route with a seaplane near Flores in the Azores after a rough sea hampered tow by a schooner. Reports say one wing was crippled and authorities hunted the plane and its tow while Rome’s anxiety over his Azores flight eased with hopeful official notes.

Worta Rayal Azores DePinedo Tre Newfoundland Beira Rome Smome Italy del de Pinedo Santa TV Per

Eleven year old Irene to be laid to rest in Mountain Grove

Funeral services for Irene, an eighth grade pupil at Jackson School, will be held Tuesday at 2 PM. Her mother’s note said the child knew she would die and asked for blessings from classmates who will attend, led by teacher Miss Schwartz. The service will be at the Hungarian church on Pine Street, with students from Mountain Grove present.

Irene Teresa Boz Med Pine Street The Trene Rose Markash Lizzie Sarasi Rose Lizzie Gusayi Mary Lengyell Margaret Gregor Helen Evelyn Bella Julia Haydn Mountain Grove

Arnstein Questioned by Police in Chicago Case

Jules W Arnstein, once jailed in New York over an $85,000 bond theft, was taken in for questioning by Chicago police. Detectives said he checked into a hotel under the name J. W. Arnold and came to see “Big Murphy,” a former federal prisoner, amid rumors of a new flashlight signaling device. The husband of Fanny Brice, Arnstein’s motive remained unclear as detectives pursued leads on associates connected to the case.

Pri Lindbergh le Bourget Parisian Chancellery Hetrick Louis Bleriot Bleriot M. Patniere M. Barthou Charlies Fontaine France America St. Louis

Stolen motorcycle recovered after report in Canfield

Canfield garage owner on Kossuth street reported a theft of a motorcycle owned by Steve Koper. The bike was stolen from the garage and later found abandoned on Arctic and Kossuth streets by police. It was returned to the owner.

Canfield Kossuth Street Steve Koper Arctic Sd Kossuth Streets

Lindbergh Arrives in Paris After Channel Flight

Lindbergh tours Le Bourget aviaries and meets French officials. He signs autographs sparingly, visits Blériot and the French cabinet, and receives a Napoleonic Medal. A crowds-packed day ends with meetings at the Chamber of Deputies and embassy celebrations.

Washington plans celebration for Captain Lindbergh

Washington moves to honor Captain Charles Lindbergh with a grand demonstration in the capital as government agencies vie to host the aviator's homecoming. President Coolidge may attend on his return from vacation. War Secretary Davis backs Medal of Honor and Distinguished Flying Cross, while St Louis sponsors guide arrangements. The Navy has offered a destroyer and the Shipping Board invites Lindbergh to travel home aboard the Leviathan.

Associated Press Washington Charles Lindbergh United States National Capital Lindbergh Coolidge America Boiling Field Davis War Department Mississippi Valley Harry F. Knight H. K. Bixby St. Louis St Louie Navy France Shipping Board Today

Miss Hehir Appointed as Clinic Supervisor

Miss Katherine Hehir R N who has been acting supervisor of the City dispensary since Miss Eva Hugo resigned was named supervisor by the Board of Governors. The appointment is effective immediately and raises her salary from 1800 to 2600. Dr William H Curley stated their temporary work showed they were eminently fitted for the positions.

Katherine Hehir R. N Eva Hugo Board of Governors William H. Curley Mary O'Kane Curley

Lindbergh Lands With One Tenth Fuel Left

Paris May 25 AP Captain Charles A Lindbergh landed at Le Bourget after flying from New York with only one tenth of his gasoline remaining. A committee from the Aero Club measured 200 litres left this morning in the captain's presence. He began with 2 047 litres and consumed about 18 gallons per hour.

Paris Charles A Lindbergh le Bourget New York The Aero Club

New York Congressman Magee Dies After Heart Attack

Walter A Magee of Syracuse a Republican congressman from New York's Thirty fifth district died tonight several hours after a heart attack in his office. He was a veteran lawmaker and served on key House committees.

Syracuse N. Y Walter A Magee Congress New York Magee House

$30,000 Offered for Non-Stop Hop to Japan

Hollywood theatre owner Bid Grauman announced a $30,000 prize for a successful non stop trans Pacific flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo. The offer aims to prove a nonstop journey possible and showcases Grauman's promotional push in Hollywood.

Japan Hollywood Calif Grauman Today Los Angeles Tokyo

Mayors, Crawford praised at Bridgeport Chamber dinner

A Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce dinner gathered leaders including retiring president George B. Crawford and incoming president Sanford Stoddard. Speeches honored Crawford’s four years of service and showcased plans, while officials and guests were introduced. A demonstration of Coast Artillery searchlights highlighted wartime defense efforts.

Dargue Behrens George B. Crawford Chamber of Commerce Robert Crosty Crawford Sanford Stoddard Stoddard Bridgeport Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce George Mr. Crawford

Connecticut College of Pharmacy first commencement

Fifty seven students received diplomas at the first commencement exercises of the Connecticut College of Pharmacy in New Haven. Curt P Wimmer of Columbia University received the first honorary Master of Pharmacy degree. Bernard Cooper won the Curt P Wimmer gold medal. Yetta Liebman and Edward Falcone earned two prizes from the Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association for proficiency and general excellence in pharmacy. Carl Anthony Esposito received the Fred Eaton prize for the best notebook in pharmacology. WR Lip and Junion prudent were awarded the tuition prize for the senior year for the highest examination paper.

New Haven Connecticut College of Pharmacy Curt P Wimmer Columbia University Bernard Cooper Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association Yetta Liebman Edward Falcone Carl Anthony Esposito Fred Eaton WR. Willipina Junion Prudent

Foremen Conference Plans Win Wide Manufacturer Support

Connecticut plant leaders met at a round table banquet at the Stratfield hotel to back a foremen conference idea begun in 1926 by Bridgeport Brass and backed by federal and state boards. The aim is to align foremen with executives to cut waste, maintain equipment, reduce costs, and boost department productivity through group discussions led by elected foremen.

Connecticut Panuel Stratfeld Hotel Bridgeport Brass Company Cait F. Dietz Bridgeport Brasa Company B. Bent Hubbard Manufacturers Association A. B. Meridith Education Dietz Hubbard Herbert J. Henson State Trade School J. C. Wright Federal Vocational Board H. L Fiddler J D Wilcox Mer New Britain H. J. Hanson Bridgeport B. Knapp Stanley Rule and Level Company H. B Murdock Stanley Ruvie HPC Ralph General Electric Company I. L. B Stevens New Departure Company H. L. Tyghison Manning Maxwell and Moore A B Meredith Hartford Wright Federal Board For Vorational Fayation Weahington A. Clavé Manufacturers’ Association Merksy M J Wilcox Manufacturers’ Association Meriden H L Fiddler Federal Vocational Boand Washington DC D. Packard State Trace School Dan+ bury

Battleship fires fastest standardization trial result

The Battleship Florida, recently modernized from coal to oil, logged a speed of 2232 knots in a standardization trial off Rockland. The Navy department announced the record as the fastest battleship in the fleet.

Washington Plorida Rockland Maine Navy Department

Forelady Arrested on Arson Charge in Factory Fire

Eva Sheevitz alias Kurland, forelady at the Reduso Rubber plant on Main Street opposite the State Armory, was charged with arson after a warrant issued to replace a prior conspiracy charge. Bond set at 2000, alleged accessory before the fact in Fire to collect 28000 insurance. factory owner J B Siegal sought on arson warrant. She collapsed in City Court after arraignment and was revived before jail.

Eva Sheevitz Kurland Taft Avenue Reduso Rubber Keduso Company J. B Siegal Recluso Company Shaevitz

Senator Edge Praises Good Will Flyers Lindbergh Flight

United States Senator Walter E Edge lauded the pan American goodwill flight by airplane during a Wildwood New Jersey luncheon. Major Robert A Dargue and Walter Lochner, officials of the commercial association, explained fog and mist delayed the arrival and forced a Delaware River taxiing for safety. The crew missed Wildwood, skirting Virginia before landing at West Wildwood beach and continuing to Atlantic City then Bridgeport.

Wildwood N. J Charles Lindbergh United States Walter E. Edge Senate Foreign Relations Committee Edge Wildwood Chamber of Conmerce Robert A. Dargue Walter Lochner National Association of Commercial Association West Wildwood Dargue Lochner Atlantic City Bridgeport Conn

Canada weighs break with Soviet over Britain relations

Ottawa May 25 AP The cabinet faced a decision on Canada’s role in a Sino Soviet trade pact amid Britain Soviet tensions The question: should Canada continue trade under the 1921 treaty or sever ties while Britain acts The issue hinges on whether Britain’s termination affects Canada automatically or if Canada may maintain relations under the agreement The cabinet reviewed the treaty and an order in council to determine Canada’s stance.

Ottawa Canada Great Britain Soviet Union Britain Cnergneay

Hawaii Flight Offer Prompts Private Air Line Interest

A Hawaii flight prospect attracts a $25 000 offer as efforts mount in Honolulu and California to establish a westerly air link. The sole previous attempt to fly from the West Coast to Honolulu occurred August 31, 1926, by two Navy planes under Commander John Rodgers, one forced down at the 200 mile mark while the other reached near 100 miles from Hawaii before fuel ran out. Rodgers and crew were rescued after nine days adrift.

Pacific Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Sydney Australia Hawaii Philippines Japan John Rodgers Honolulu Charles Lindbergh New York Paris Navy San Francelsco Rodgers California

Plane crash tale sparks fevered search in fog

Government officials reviewing the schooner Albert log found no evidence to support reports of a missing flyer seen May 9. Rumors that Capt Nungesser and Col. Byrd or other French trans Atlantic flyers reached Newfoundland persisted, with sightings from Harbor Grace to Placentia Bay on May 9 and May 14, as local farmers and villagers reported hearing or seeing an aircraft crossing the coast.

Albert Nungesser Col Newfoundland New York Harbor Paris Harbor Grace Conception Bay Here St Lewrence Placentia Bay Burin Peninsula Lewrence Cape Pine

Harbor Grace witnesses report distant plane sighting

A string of residents in Harbor Grace and nearby areas claim to have heard and seen a large white plane over the town and surrounding waters between May 9 and May 14. Reports place a drone over Sound Island and Conception Bay, with multiple corroborations from Harbor Grace residents and others in St Lawrence and Whitebourne. No conclusive identification was made, and authorities weighed the mundane explanations against the possibility of an aircraft or other aerial event.

Atlantic Harbor Grace Johnson Hinto Imperial Bor Grace Munn Moriarity Sound Island Placentia Bay Harbor Main Conception Bay Woman Law Alice Kelley Harpor Grace Eben Peddle Bear Cove Whitebourne St. Lawrence Ambrose Clark St. Lawrence & Westwar St. Pierre-iliqueion Cape Pine Albert

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