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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1924

Page

9

Senate Ends Mayfield Probe In Coming Week

In Washington May 25 the Senate committees hearing the Mayfield contest aimed to conclude evidence this week. Testimony focused on N W Clarke a former Klan official and his competence under Texas law. J F Collier of Dallas testified the Dallas Klan local kept receipts and expenditures totaling about 964,490 for 1922 23 including roughly 11,000 for campaign activity amid a local election with pro and anti factions.

Washington Senate Mayfck Democrat Texas N. W. Clarke Ku Klux Klan Tamerrew Jd. F. Collier Dallas Klan Masfietd

Goshen Ex-Selectman Dies of Heart Disease

Torrington May 27. James Stampf, 65, former selectman of Goshen, died suddenly of heart disease at his farm in Goshen today. He previously served as town official and was known in local affairs. Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.

Goshen Torrington James Stampf

Dupe Whiskey Permit Trio Fined by Stamford Judge

Three men Ralph Adter Morris Siegal and Arthur Jacobs appeared before Judge J P Waldo Marvin in Criminal Superior Court Stamford on April 24 for involvement in a fake government permit to transport 20 gallons of whiskey from New York to New Haven. Each was fined 100 with no jail, Marvin noting they were not habitual offenders. An indefinite recess followed.

Spiro New York City Prine’pa New York New Haven New Yoberty J. P. Waldo Marvin Criminal Superior Ralph Adter Morris Siegal Arthur Jacobs Smira Stamford Marvin Cent

Press mats of slain priest sent to Gotham

Newspaper mats of Father Dahma the murdered pastor of St. Joseph's church were sent by the probate court yesterday in New York. They are expected to be forwarded to England to aid in riding witnesses to his will. Judge Paul J. Miller was unable to state as to why the mats were desired in New York.

Father Dahma St. Joseph's Si. T New York England

Officer Reunites With Former Chief On Hotel Terrace

A reunion occurred at Stratheld Hotel where Capt. G. J. Maines escorted Training Camp baseball to meet Major John F. Bresnahan, once in command of Camp Cus ter Base hospital and morale chief. They recalled their joint Camp service and Bresnahan’s later work in the Officers Reserve Corps.

Stratheld Hotel G. J. Maines John F. Bresnahan Bridgeport Hospital Bresnahan Camp Custer Maines Gresnahan Offiedrs’ Reserve Corps Fus Cserve Corps

Tornado Toll Rises Across Mississippi and Delta

A series of tornadoes swept across Mississippi Alabama and Louisiana causing at least 11 deaths and more than 24 injuries in Mississippi alone. Reports from Brookhaven and Johnson Station describe fatalities and extensive property damage while another line of storms injured dozens and damaged structures across the delta region. Local officials confirm multiple casualties, with crews continuing search and rescue operations.

Saukbos Wiss Bleén Missisippi Brook Wavenear Johnson Station Brook Haven Greenville Tutt Atlanta Mississippi Alabama Touisiana

Boston tax man held as bandit car driver

Cambridge Mass police arrested William Williams on charges of being an accessory to a holdup at Werbert Hymne Guarantee Trust Company. A messenger was robbed of 19008 dollars while a crowd passed, the bandits fled in a vehicle and license plates were spotted.

Boston Tax Cambrengh Mass W. Williams Tasial Apertyr Boston Todas Rch Werbert Hymne Guaranty Trust Company Messenger West Boston Widge

Mrs Noble Case Delayed in Borough Court

Mrs Noble charged with reckless driving resulting in the death of Garfield Chard, chemical driver, was postponed in Borough court this morning until next Monday. Noble, who has been at Liberty since the accident, was physically unable to enter court.

Grerwwich Rop Noble Garfield Chard Borough Court Noble Mberry

Milford Parade Formation for Holiday Decided

Final plans for Memorial Day include a parade, grave decorations for Grand Army and World War veterans, dedication of 26 trees at Milford hospital, and community exercises at the Soldier's Monument. Grand marshal Clarence I Platt and speaker Leongrid M. Tair will lead. police escort and parade order issued.

Aulford George van Horncamp Sons of Veterans Milford American Legion S. of W Grand Army hLeongid M Tair New Haven Coriander Militars Seloct Clarence I Platt Milord Post J. M Maher Milford — Band Rand Amerecan Legion Sons of Veterans, G Veterans, Women’s Relief Corps Armenean Legion Auxiliary Ally Automobiles Naval 1Stsen Vess Boy Scouts Iro Tarr

Hughes Aids Hays to Bar Pirated Movies

Washington May 1 news says efforts to stop showing pirated motion pictures were presented to the State Department. Amelia Mar Illass, head of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors, urged action to curb the practice of exporting unprotected films to foreign countries.

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Democrats Name Banquet Committee In Plain Text

Democrats name a banquet committee to plan a rally for the Democratic club. Readings note prominent speakers from last year including Senator Walsh and Senator Edwards, who attended a harmony dinner at Farm Black Stock.

Ed Schempp Michaesme Momogram Mocratic Club Senator Walsh Sidi nUeetis Senato Edwards New Dorset Peridipel Pedders Harmony Black Stok

Declared Winner After Death in Local Contest

Three weeks after the death of 14 year old George Kovacik of Port Chester his parents learned he had been one of the winners in a contest for a prize by the Connecticut mane society. The prize of 5 dollars would likely be given to his parents. Over 1058 payers were submitted in the state, and Greenwich schools took 20 cash prizes and 13 honorable mentions.

Grurnwich George Kovacik Port Chester Connecticut Mane Society

Lincoln Would Be Called Radical Today Says Frear

Representative Frear of Wisconsin defends insurgents on the floor, arguing Lincoln would be deemed radical and demagogic today by New York influenced critics. He cites business and political power, Chambers of Commerce, and media control as shaping party loyalty and national policy rather than the people.

Lincoln Radical Frear Washington Congress Irrear Wisconsin House New York Coopers Union America Chambers of Commerce Congresa Countis Ins

Woman Victorious in Counter-Suit After Auto Crash

Wilbur F. Henrick sued Mary Morawakt for 16006 damages from a collision on Faultuld avenue last June 10. Acting Judge Clarence I. Hall awarded Morawakt 583.71 plus costs. Morawakt had countered with a 1000 demand. Judge Ives awarded 276 plus costs to the plaintiff in a separate Fairfield case against Iver o. Tvercon regarding an accident on Tiatslas avenue last September.

Wilbur F. Henrick Mary Morawakt Clarence I. Hall James Kuash, Jr Fairfield Ivero Tvercon Bridgeport Tiatslas Avenue

Maine Driver Held After License Charge

John J. Myrick of South Gold Shore, Maine, was arrested yesterday on a charge of driving an automobile without a license. Victor Bardinel, of 565 Fairfield Avenue, was arrested on a similar charge.

John J. Myrick South Gold Shoro Victor Bardinelli Tarfield Avenue

Mrs Vera DePugh Praises Tanlac For Digestive Cure

Mrs Vera A DePugh of 36 Washington Street Brighton Massachusetts says Tanlac cured her two year indigestion. She gained nine pounds, regained energy, appetite restored, sleeps well, and feels healthier. She declares Tanlac the best. Tanlac sold by all druggists. Also Fanlac Vegetable Pills for constipation advertised.

Tanlac Vera A. DePugh Washington Street Brighton Vusaniac Clco Antirell Taniac

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