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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1927

Page

2

Lindbergh greeted by London mob on return flight

London crowds mobbed Charles Lindbergh as he appeared on a hotel balcony, receiving cheers and autographs. Police struggled to keep order while officials urged calm. Lindbergh thanked supporters, praised aviation and said he would consider serious aviation proposals, not sensational offers. He later flew to Brussels where Belgian leaders greeted him warmly.

Lindbergh Hotel de Ville Flanders Max Atood Echegins Brussels St. Gudule Captain Lindbergh Ilike New York Faria St. Louis Europe Nungesser Coli France Belgium Charles Lindbergh Brussals Boutliez Brussels Opera Theatre de la Monnaie M Boullles

Overture Recalls Lindbergh Flight in Palace Theatre Music

Gus Meyers Jr leads the Palace theatre orchestra in an overture tracing Lindberghs epic flight from California to Paris. The score uses School Days California Here I Come St Louis Blues East Side West Side The Flying Age Over the Waves Ireland s Tribute and La Marsaillaise to mark milestones with Our Hero and Wankee Doodle closing.

Charles A. Lindbergh Gus Meyers, Jr Palace Theatre Orchestra California St. Louis New York Paris Palace Theatre St. Louie Lindbergh St Louis East Side West Side Ireland Atlantic England Charlie

Innkeepers Taken in Federal Raids

Federal prohibition officers swept New Haven and nearby areas in rapid raids lasting under two hours. Multiple inns and clubs were searched, with arrests including William Carroll, James Ready, John Missett, and Henry Mitchas, among others. Bond of $1000 set for arraignment. samples sent to New York for analysis. In Wallingford, Long Hill inn seized liquor and proprietor John Missett arrested. Meriden 1711 Club raided, Theodore Jackson and Edward Weingraber arrested, released on $500 bonds to appear before U S Commissioner.

Ridge Inn Tabard Inn Putney New Haven Tee Inn William T. Carroll James H. Ready Carroll Taxein Charles Morris John Joss Fish and Game Club Henry Mitchas Philip Riely Derby Falls Inn Philip Ritting Hof Bray James Certani Cafe Metlone Thomas Fitzsimmons Fitzsimmons Smedley New York Long Hill Inn Wallingford John Missett U. S Robert H. Alcorn Franklin Kennedy First Methodist Church Meriden Associated Press Prohibition Harry R. Knapp Henry Reising Theodore Jackson Carmet Street Edward Weingraber North Colony Street Banda United States Robert H. Aleoris

Stricken Walker Dies En Route to Hospital

Ernest Koteles sixty five machinist of 60 Waldorf avenue collapsed with a heart attack while walking near Ellsworth Street and Waldorf avenue. He was rushed by ambulance to Vincent's Hospital and died en route. Medical Examiner HA DeLuca ruled death from cardiac disturbance.

Ernest Koteles Waldorf Avenue Vincent's Hospital Ellsworth Street HA. R. DeLuca

Lindbergh Receives Belgian Honors in Brussels Welcome

Captain Lindbergh is greeted in Brussels with a grand city hall ceremony. Burgomaster Max praises his transatlantic feat and uniting spirit as Belgian officials and locals cheer, singing the Belgian anthem and presenting a gold medal.

Car fires near park. owner unknown

An expensive roadster on Waldemere avenue near Beaside Park caught fire yesterday afternoon and was towed to police headquarters as authorities seek the owner or driver. Two small children were found unattended after the blaze was extinguished by Hose No. 3. Traffic Officer Leyden investigated the incident.

Waldemere Avenue Beaside Park Leyden

Federal Agent to Be Dismissed

An official notice states that agent Kelleher is to be dismissed from federal service. He says he resigned to tend to a more important matter and has no intention of seeking reinstatement. His suspension followed a refusal to relieve an agent guarding a raided Hartford brewery. The deputy administrator praises his abilities, while noting prior dismissals and reinstatements in his career.

Inter Waterbury Putney Kelleher Hartford Kelleker Department of Justice

Flood Drives 4,000 From Town as Water Rises

Baton Rouge reports 4,000 fleeing as floodwaters rise with 2,000 shelter capacity for ten days. A flood relief conference with John M. Parker and post office officials plans boat use to maintain mail delivery to affected areas. Levees in Atchafalaya basin brace for record high water while towns like New Iberia face backwater and widespread submersion. several streets flood with boats common, one streetfront dry only near a telephone building.

Baton Rouge John M. Parker Post Office Sugar Bowl Upper East Atchafalaya Atchafalaya gab_ Grosses Tete Bayou Crosse Tete McCrea Torras New Iberia Bayou Teche Spanish Lake Towm Telephone Biiding

Yale Law School Receives $100,000 Gift Boosting Law Study

Connecticut governor and Wesley N. Hohfeld noted for shaping jurisprudence at Yale as a $100,000 gift supports expanded graduate work in legal method analysis and jurisprudence. Yale aims to raise $1,000,000 for the law school endowment to fund public service, administrative law, jurisprudence, rotating research professorships, and honors tracks.

Connecticut Wesley N. Hohfeld Yale Walter Wheeler Cook Arthur L Corbin Hohfeld Garver Cook Corbin Mr. Hutchins Yale Law School Yale Endowment

Parade Formations and Holiday Sports Lineup

A detailed parade order outlines six divisions forming along Broad Street and adjacent avenues en route to Seaside Park for a veteran tribute. Officers, veterans groups, and various bands lead a grand parade, followed by divisions with Coast Artillery, Naval, American Legion, and other units. Holiday sports then fill the day with baseball at Newfield Park, golf and tennis at multiple clubs, sailing and polo events, and a large coastal swimming season opening with races and championships across Seaside, Beardsley, and Brooklawn venues.

Broad Street Seaside Park Gregory Street Park Avenue Northe Monument Fred L. Rowe Elias §. Hall, Jr John H. Albert R. Micklesen 243Nd Coast Artillery LE. Evans Coast Artillery Band John Phoenix R.Y. Moore Laurence Eddy Raymond Watt Philip Hurley Frederick Frederickson Claudhins F. Black P. J. Reilly Twentieth Fleet Division U.S. Naval Reserves C. R. Leonard Naval Veterans Association John C. Ross William B. Wstor Bridgeport Marine Band Franklin Bartlett Sons of Union Veterans of Civil War Harry H. Wright Elias Howedy Department of Connecticut Sautomobiles F. A. King National Indian War Veterans Joseph M. Sanger Warner Brothers Grenadier Bishop Camp Thomas W. Rooney Torrington Raymond W. Harris Veterans of Foreign Wars Arthur E. Rugg American Legion Harry Condge Joyc. Smith Catherine McGurty Ne'lie Reilly Yatesvile Yatesville Conn John Banville John W. Hackett Bridgeport British War Veterans of America William Bennett James E. Murphy R. Mills True Wheeler and Wilson Band F. W. Behrens David C. Fleming George O. Fraser, Jr Order of DeMolay Willam E. Andrews T. M. Russell Figte Middletown Bridgeport Girl Scouts Oliver Bridgeport Bears Newfield Park Waterbury Branscos Bears Yellow Mill Park Beachwood Park Mid River Country Club Beardsley Park Links Beardsley Park Y. M. C. A. Mill River Brooklawn Fairfield Country Club Greenfield Hill Country Clan Polo Association Fairfield County Hunt Club Hunt Club Burt Long Island Sound Black Rock Yacht Club Pequot Yacht Club Houastonic Gum Club

Justice Keeler Funeral Private In Stamford

Funeral services for former Justice John HB Keeler who died suddenly at his Stamford home will be held privately at St Johns Episcopal Church Stamford next Wednesday at 3 30 oclock daylight time. The Rev Gerald A Cunningham will officiate and burial is in Woodlawn cemetery. The Stamford City court adjourned Saturday out of respect to his memory.

John HB. Keeler Stamford St. John’s Episcopal Church Gerald A. Cunningham Woodlawn Keeler Bridgeport Stamford City Court Lakeview Cemetery Stamford Conn John E Keeler John’s Episcopal Church Conn Lavery Michael Lavery Noble Avenue St. Charles’ Church St. Michael's Cemetery Morrison Bridgeport Hospital Ida Embree Josiah T. Morrisons Emmanuel Church Newbury Street Boston Mass Forest Hille Mellor Ann Eliza Ramiuel Mellor Roseguth Street Lakeview Nelson Church Lane North Park Avenue Redding Place St. Augustine’s Church Sol Emn Willis Margaret Edward Willis H. A. Remington Barnwm Avenue William Street Mountain Grove Cemetery

Kellogg Pledges Change in Law in Note Discussed

Minister at Washington Vincent Mas Bey said the note will be the subject of conferences on Monday or Tuesday between the prime minister and cabinet members. Canadian officials were reluctant to discuss the note to night until they have time to consider it. Some quarters express satisfaction that the United States will grant British born Canadians who cannot get a quota an extension of time.

United States

Woman Attacked After Leaving Trolley Near Home

Grace Williamson, 21 Chase Street, was assaulted and robbed by a Black man at 1 30 this morning as she stepped from a trolley near her home. Neighbors heard shouts and police found the assailant had grabbed her by the throat and punched her before taking her packed-hook. She was treated in a resident’s house and police continued the search at first light.

Grace Williamson Chase Street John Cody Fourth Precinct Hysterica

Coroner Probes Ansonia Death Mystery

Ansonia May 20 Coroner Ell Mix of New Haven was summoned after the body of John Naples was found in a driveway off Pront street An autopsy is planned Naples 46 had a deep cut behind the ear He lived in the area over 20 years and recently worked for Ansonia Manufacturing company seen on High street by a police officer shortly before midnight

Ansonia Associated Press Ell Mix New Haven John Naples Pront Street Mary Poloto Naples Ansonia Manufacturing Company

Music Teacher Falls From Trolley Injured in Derby

Gun Bob, a music teacher from New Haven, lies in Griffin Hospital Derby after a fall from a moving trolley. He struck the back of his head, suffering a severe scalp wound that required several stitches.

Gun Bob New Haven Griffin Hospital Derby

Judge Keeler Praised by Chief Justice Wheeler for The Late Justice Keeler

Chief Justice George W. Wheeler lauds the late Justice John E. Keeler, praising his land title expertise, probate mastery, and wide reading. He recalls their close partnership on the Supreme Court bench, Keeler’s clear argument in Weed vs Harris, and his wise counsel, integrity, humor, and devout professionalism.

George W. Wheeler John E. Keeler Supreme Court Charles Canfield Keeler Court House Weed Harris Marcus H. Holcomb Templeton Fairfield Court Howe Justice Keeler Hart and Keeler savings bank and trust / company and water company Becauee Grant John E Keeler

Obituary for Charles H. Rowland in St Michael’s cemetery notice

Charles H. Rowland aged twenty died at his mother Mrs Catherine F Rowland’s home at 68 George Street. He is survived by his mother two sisters Mrs Samuel D Smith and Mrs William B Light three brothers James H William H and George R Rowland. Funeral from his home on Wednesday morning and from Saint Augustine’s church. Interment in ERG family plot in St Michael’s cemetery.

Charles H. Rowland Catherine F Rowland George Street M.s. Samuel D. Smith Willam James H William H George R. Rowland Yate

Store Burglaries Reported at Two Local Shops

Police logged two break ins as a rear window entry at 1867 State Street owned by Mrs Ida Feldman and an attempted entry at Jon's Drug Store 276 Bunnell with the rear window broken during Saturday night. Nearby ad promotes Williams' Hooot beverage.

Ida Feldman State Street Jon

Obituary notices from Bridgeport area May 1927 deaths

Multiple death notices list names such as John J Bergin Andrew Dingos Annie M Heady Henry Heath Catherine Hulbert Peter Hron John E Keeler Michael Lavery Ida Embree Ann Eliza Mellor Bessie Nelson Elizabeth Gaynor Margaret Willis with funeral details including dates May 30 31 1927 times and church or cemetery locations across Bridgeport and surrounding towns.

Bergin Saturcey John J. Bergin Am Street St. Mary’s Church St. Michael's Plugor Andrew Dingos Brooks Street St. John’s Weady Annie M Cire W. Heady Lieber Wilmot and West Inc Lafayette Street Bridgeport Lakeview Hulbert Catherines Maria Wateros Hulbert Wilmot Avenue August G. Baker Stratford Avenue West Cromwell Connecticut Hakon Peter Hron Revere Street

In Memoriam Mrs Thoma Senta Dearly Beloved Mother

Beloved mother Mrs Thoma Senta passed away on March 80 1018. We miss you and ache for you daily. Though you left this earth our hearts hold you, and we trust in heaven above until we meet again. Lovingly remembered by her children and grandchildren.

Thoma Senta Bry Denyst Earth Rome Long Tor

In Memoriam for Tene Mr White at St Joseph’s

An in memoriam notices a memorial service for Tene Mr White. The obituary notes a memorial mass at St Joseph's Church on Monday May with family and friends invited to attend. The text reflects a traditional church service honoring the deceased and mentions safety and memory themes.

Mr. White St Joseph's TS St. Mars'x

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