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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1927
Page
2
Court in chambers hears affidavits alleging operatives from New York and other cities shadowed jurors during the Sinclair Fall trial. Officials warn such surveillance could deny a fair trial, prompting adjournment and calls for a mistrial.
The report covers closing arguments by Slade and Linde attacking Dr Beck and Isadore Altman and cites State's Attorney Comley defending the verdict against perjury. It notes the jury of Norwalk and surrounding towns convicted Dr Beck in under an hour after deliberations.
In a Washington scene at a soft drink parlor, Edward Kidwell a 31 year old leather worker juror, describes offers of bribes to vote for acquittal in the Fall Sinclair case He details attempts by J R Akers to pressure him and other jurors and recalls conversations about alleged bribes and fortunes from the trial day through the jurors interview and the filing of affidavits.
Sikorsky engineers and mechanics discuss Balchen possibly joining the amphibian The Dawn crew amid a flurry of women pilots eyed for trans Atlantic or cross country ventures Thea Rasche telegrams Mrs Frances Grayson and Mrs Waldo Cory Johnston are noted as possible co pilots while Clarence Chamberlin and Eddie Nirmaier are linked to support roles Mrs Grayson remains non committal but repeats that Stultz would command if used and a proper aircraft prep is needed before any flight.
National Association of Manufacturers backs bigger cuts in the corporate tax share while Felix McWhirter of Indianapolis endorses reducing the levy to 10 percent. Roy C. Osgood of Chicago seeks repeal of the estate tax, arguing it delays wealth transfers and clashes with state taxes. Senator Simmons champions repeal of the inheritance tax amid bookkeeping charges.
Old structures beneath the railroad viaduct on Fairfield avenue were torn down yesterday. New buildings rise behind them and occupants move to the rear. Grading and paving for the traffic line will start next, with the westbound opening due soon.
At a Third District Women’s Republican Club meeting Mrs John B Russ Huntington Republican National committeewoman spoke on The Homemakers Responsibility in Politics. Her address drew enthusiastic response from club members and was followed by refreshments.
Five honored members of Loyalty Lodge will confer the second degree on 125 candidates at Jonathan Lodge of Hertford tonight. Governor Trumbull, Major Stevens, state Grand Lodge Officers, and visiting bandmasters will witness as Loyalty Lodge travels by bus with its band. An escort from Jonathan will meet the Bridgeport bus on the turnpike and accompany the group to the Odd Fellows temple for a buffet lunch.
City officers attend a luncheon at Hillside to mark the opening of a new hospital and dormitory wing. The event mirrors prior openings at Englewood Hospital and the nurses’ home, underscoring ongoing expansion and community ties. New facilities aim to relieve space pressures and support veterans and recruits in the area.
The Primate of the Scottish church RL Rev Frederick Llewellyn Dean will preach at Trinity Church Washington Avenue and Courtland Hill Friday night. Accompanied by Very Rev H Erskine Hill they will address Episcopal clergy and prominent locals. A luncheon at University Club follows. A reception at Trinity Parish House ends the visit. They plan to memorialize Bishop Seabury by rebuilding St Andrew's Cathedral in Aberdeen.
Officials urged action to curb dumping along the Naugatuck river banks and to invite industries to propose practical, economically sound plans to reduce pollution from factory by products. General Washams noted pollution as a state issue, with fines up to 200 dollars for dumping garbage or refuse in state waters, while stressing the need for viable remedies before enforcement.
In Bucharest Prince Nicholas decorates Mor rs of Chicago for service to Roumania and aiding relief efforts. The grand cordon honors his work aiding displaced Roumanians and prisoners of war, with mention of links to American banking support and a proposed $40 million loan.
Ruth E'. Der is to be featured in a bronze sculpture by an artist associated with the American city scene. The article notes a formal commission for her likeness, depicting her in a prominent public setting at a royal palace in a historic ceremony.
Wille Williams, a 30 year old San Francisco newsboy crippled in birth with a disabled left arm and leg, travels the country selling Telegrams. He arrived in Bridgeport from New Haven and plans to visit Norwalk, Stamford, Greenwich and later New York before settling in Buffalo.
In Hartford two more resignations were announced in the federal Prohibition Enforcement Bureau. Henry J. Fletcher, long in charge of industrial alcohol withdrawals and revenue work in Connecticut, forwarded his resignation to Administrator Marker and asked for a transfer. Miss Eleanor B. Smith, clerk in charge of reports, retired to join a private business institution after being slated for transfer to Boston.
Detectives were asked last night to recover a gold watch lost by Lem nalas Victor of 1276 Fairfield Avenue after he was struck by a car at Clinton and Fairfield avenues at 12 36 a m Sunday. The watch held the only photo of Victor's deceased wife, a keepsake he values above the watch itself. Victor is in St Vincent's Hospital recovering from fractures of both legs bruises and possible internal injuries. his condition was improved considerably at press hour.
John D. Rockefeller Jr donated five hundred thousand dollars to the international fund for rebuilding the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford on Avon England. Mrs August Belmont announced at a Clarence A Mackay dinner. Half of the gift to Britain and 250000 added to the American drive bringing total to 450000 with plans to raise 1000000 in a national campaign.
Funeral services are listed for Deniz Bumwan at 6:30 AM and St Dares Church at 9 PM for the 63 year old. Survivors include son Willan T Bulman and three daughters Mrs Charles Plaley Mrs John T McMahan and Mrs John Flanagan. Burial at St Michaels. Also burial for Jolan Moray at 10:30 AM at First Hungarian Reformed Church and Mountain Grove Cemetery. Oliver Wilcox services held at Read Memorial Chapel Mountain Grove cemetery. Betsie Wrought, wife of Eugene B Du mp ty, remembered at her mother’s home with funeral to follow in the afternoon.
Prohibition Commissioner James M Doran will personally rule on the quality of industrial alcohol each manufacturer may produce next year. All permit renewals must go through Doran, who seeks to limit output to 85 million gallons, a cut of 5 million.
Hartford November 1 By Associated Press Raymond F Crowell alias several names wanted in Hartford by Federal authorities on the charge of raising a postal money order has been arrested at Scranton Pennsylvania and is held for the next term of the United States District court at Harrisburg on December 4 It is likely that after disposition in Pennsylvania he will be returned to Connecticut to face the Hartford charge Investigation is being made by Postal Inspector Howard Courter of Hartford into similar offenses reported from New Britain Bridgeport and New Haven Information backings Acting Postmaster William T Meyer says Inspector Courter is the only man having any information on Crowell s activities here
Diana Kane the film actress married director George Fitzmaurice at 7 o clock in Hotel El Mirasol Santa Barbara California The best man was Robert Schable and bridesmaid was Mrs Constance Lewis Attendees included Colleen Moore Lois Wilson Carey Wilson Robert Kare and Mrs George Archabboud The Rev Paul Davies conducted the ceremony Honeymoon planned as a motor trip along the coast
Boston November 1 police raid on the Elks hotel resulted in seizure of 39 quarts of liquor three gambling machines and the arrest of two men John Murphy charged with operating a lottery and Harry Carey for keeping and exposing liquor for sale The raiding squad acting on Watch and Ward information then searched nearby Hotel Clarendon seizing 12 gambling machines and about 8100 in small change with no arrests.
At 12 30 this morning a car owned by Tracey Smith of 28 Whiting Street turned over on Crescent avenue near Pembroke street. Smith suffered deep hand cuts and was taken to St Vincent's hospital after first aid, with a planned operation and stitches. The other vehicle, driven by Steve Meneth of BL Hallett street, struck Smith's car and was arrested on a reckless driving charge. Both cars were heavily damaged.
KEW HAVEN Nov 1 In a voluntary bankruptcy petition Joseph M Howard of Hartford listed assets of 280500 almost all in real estate. Debts were 184895. The filing shows Howard as a contractor who built apartment houses as a commercial venture and apparently did not heed the old warning against putting all one's eggs in a single basket.
Dolly Justus and El Cunningham, both teenagers from Indianapolis, died when their automobile crashed north of town on the way to Jeffersonville for a Halloween wedding. Passengers Paul Jamica and Naree Lyons, both 19, were injured. All were in Halloween costumes. Lyons and Miss Cunningham were reportedly en route to be married.
Washington D C Nov 1. The Springdale Cons post office with a preset location at Hope Street will be leased for another five years. The Post Office Department announced the proposal by Vick Realty Company owners of the property to lease to the government for a five year period. The lease includes provisions for heating lighting and water fixtures.
Thirteen people were arrested yesterday in Bridgeport on tax delinquency charges as part of an ongoing campaign by Tax Collector Howard Challenger. All defendants posted bonds of 810 to appear in City Court. Names listed include William W. Tucker 211 Ol street James Verdi 557 Grand street Albanese 35 Calhoun avenue Richard Young 755 Ellsworth street Nicholas Anderson Black Rock avenue Lawrence Zemsk 138 Gard street Thomas Zoleba Clifton place Dominico Vendetul 1698 Madison avenue Michael Zavadyancik 54 Bi street Merriam Fulistan 313 Bu ne street Donato Zerderama Sherman street Andrew Yish 114 Burroughs street James N. Yulem 87 Pa street.
Five automobile incidents occurred from yesterday to last night in Bridgeport and Ansonia. William Kirby and Fred Daniels each drove damaged cars with no injuries reported. William Muccia collided with Arthur Casey and struck a parked car, causing minor damage to all three without injuries. James Keeithus and William Stacks reported minor damage after a Broad and Atlantic street collision. Steve Santos was knocked down by Willie Mason near Fairfield and Howard. Santos treated for a scalp wound and discharged. Irene Kehar, six, was struck near Hallett and Barnum and taken to Bridgeport Hospital with a skull fracture.
General Pershing sailed from Cherbourg aboard the Leviathan for the United States after a holiday in France with the American Legion convention. A committee of Legionnaires gave him a hearty farewell. The general said he enjoyed his stay and would return next year if possible.
London November 1 Conservative Daily Telegraph and Liberal Westminster Gazette tally results. Conservatives net +7 with 70 losses while Liberals +12 and 33 losses. Socialists show a strong net +105 with 12 losses. Independents net +16 with 25 losses.
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