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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1927

Page

2

Horwitz Counsel Pleads To Court In Contested Trial

The defense attorney Mr Slade accused the jury of bias and coercion led by juror Fairchild as the trial continued, arguing the system hinders fair outcomes. Judge Marvin promised a decision after further consideration while Horwitz sat attentive in the courtroom.

Erwin Fairchild Trumbull Linde Andi Fridence Mta Tre Slade George E Clark Hornitz Carl Beck East Main Street Horwitz Dorothy Mr Reynolds Becks Dr Horwitz East Malin Street Mi Slan Dr Beck Fahenild Faurchild Slace Fairchild Martin Daniel J McCarthy Connecticut Marvin Lergly Horvitz Martin Wa

Grand Jury Opens Probe of Tampering Oil Lease Case

The District of Columbia grand jury continues with testimony and public scrutiny in the oil lease tampering inquiry involving Sinclair, Fall, and associates. Key figures, including Mason Day and Donald Woodward, yielded not yet testifying further, claiming immunity or scheduling further court appearances.

Surkinshaw Tomorow Kidwell Mason Day Sinclair Exploration Corporation Inquirers Burns Harry F .Sinclair Donald Woodward Washington District of Columbia Supreme Court Albert B Fall Mayflower Owen J Roberts Gordon Siddons Fall Sinclair Justice Siddons Mra Fall

Atwater questioned over loan firm ties and alleged payoffs

A heated exchange accuses Atwater of aiding a loan firm and soliciting loans from the poor, with demands for disclosure of commissions and interest rates. Mayo Behrens and Challenger exchange questions on a $1000 alleged handover and Atwater’s ties to a loan company and later references to a Lithuanian district event at St Cyfile hall.

Atwater Mayo Behrens Behrens Alf Spenk Toniel Lithuening Hall Giro

Yochelman Appeal Heard Here in Court Case

The trial featured debate over admissibility of a dying declaration by a girl who accused Yochelman of the impending death incident. Judge Dillon argued the declaration should be limited and possibly struck, while State’s Attorney Comley defended its admissibility and claimed one statement could render the other harmless if properly admitted.

Yochelman Dillon Esterday Dillion United States Miss der Comley Combs

Dawn Chamberlin to Pilot The Dawn in Maine Plan

In Orchard Maine Chamberlin shows determination to pilot The Dawn for an ocean crossing. Baiden discusses next steps while Mrs Grayson explains delays and possible aviation projects including Havana to Key West and a Copenhagen flight.

Orchard Maine iDenmark Balthen Chamberla Thei Grayson Chamberlin Beng Havane Cuba Key West Fla Baichur Havana Copenhagen Miz Grayson Havana Cube Key West Planti Lane Sevice

Paris Celebrities Cheer Ruth Elder On Return To New York

Ruth Elder and George Haldeman, two American flyers, resumed celebrity status in Paris after a weekend of rest and four official engagements. They attended a luncheon hosted by Willy Coppens at the Poety Aircraft company, were welcomed by journalists at the Anglo American press club, and drew a crowd of nearly 1000 at the Bois de Boulogne clubhouse of the International League of Aviators before leaving Friday for New York.

Paris Associated Press Ruth Elder George Holdeman Desses New York Famour Pelletier Daisy Sadi Lecomte Arrachart Willy Coppens Poety Aircraft Company Misg Elder Haldeman International League of Aviators Bois de Boulogne

Republicans Hit by Gov Smith Cont Red From Page One

A derailed exchange shows Gov Smith denying Roosevelt claims about state investigations and gambling raids in Republican clubs. Roosevelt accuses GOP officials of protecting gamblers, while Smith counters with fiscal ignorance charges and calls for truthful public leadership.

Roosevelts UN 5 Govenor Smith Roosevelt Republican State Committee

Westport records third fire in three days at Armstrong Bradiey home

Westport reports a third blaze in three days as Mrs Armstrong Bradiey Street Compo Brick house partially burned. Firefighters say a portable heater sparked the incident just after she moved in and had not yet unpacked. Plumbers nearby rushed in to help smother flames and two rugs were damaged before four fire companies contained the fire. Ownership of the house is listed as Edward Von Castleberg.

Westport Mie Penry Armstrong Bradiey Stieet Mra Armstrong Joseph Layden Gus Klein Westport Fue Aegument J Edward von Castleberg

Businessmen Urge Corporation Tax Cut in Washington

Washington November 2 The Associated Press reports business organizations urged a broad cut in corporate income taxes before the House Ways and Means committee. A majority backed 42 percent cuts, while Treasury proposed 18 percent. Debate focused on the overall rate, deductions, and scope of changes, with witnesses urging significant reduction now if treasury conditions allow.

Washington Associated Press Business Today Treasury

Von Pritwitz Urged as German Ambassador

Washington November 21 A telegram from the German embassy in Berlin asks Secretary Kellogg to consider DI Wilhelm Von Pritwitz Gaffron as persona grata to succeed the late Berend Ago Von Maltean as German ambassador, though no confirmation was given and no formal action announced.

Washington Presior O CG Daftais Hewelace Secre Lary Mate Kellogg DI Wilhei von Pritwitz Gaffron Beran Ago

Memorial visit links Seabury to Aberdeen church history

Honored by Lord Bishop Deane and district clergy, Seabury’s ordination link to Philo Shelton anchors Fairfield’s role in early American Episcopacy. The delegates urge Aberdeen to erect a Seabury memorial cathedral, with bas relief of his ordination entry scene. Conducted communion and events mark the Connecticut Branch meeting and a tea at Mrs Wheeler’s Post Road home.

B Lusk Ridgefield Hinton Locust Valley Long Island Beane G A Racapppt St Michaels Episcopal Church Tunxis Hill Road Fairfield William Schroeder Trinity Episcopal Church Southport E . Acheson Connecticut J A. Radoppi St Pauls Episcopal Church Norwalk W H Jepson St Luke's Episcopal Church Bridgeport Beeman Scotland Seabury Philo Shelton Uring Weston St Johns Shelton America Aberdeen Deane England Rome St Augustine Church of England Charles Seabury Fairfield Church Womans Auxiliary Episcopal Church St John’s Church Trinity Church Samuel Wheeler Fairfleld

Van Loon Marriage Eyed As State Takes More Parental Roles

Mrs Goodrich voices doubt about marriage as a private bond, noting the state increasingly assumes parental responsibilities. She argues this shift alters the traditional family relationship and could affect future unions.

Macdonald Stoeckel Deny Sign Authority

Westport November 2 Special Motor Vehicle Commissioner Robbins B Stoeckel wrote to First Streetman King W Mansfield that the authority to place walking signs in front of the Westport Library along itate street from Main street corner to the drawbridge tests is in the hands of the State Highway Commissioner Yah. Macdonald and Mansfield discussed the ruling and quoted public acts while both parties note attempts to avoid congestion during heavy football traffic at the center.

Westport Robbins Stoeckel First King W Mansfield Westport Library State Highway Commissione Macdonald Mansfield Sterckers Rertion Fm Wie Publi Sélectimens Certer

Auto runs 59 miles on a gallon of gas

Fragmented OCR reads like a garbled note on fuel efficiency and engines with repeated words and stray names. It mentions miles per gallon, engine terms, and scattered phrases about cars and gas usage, lacking coherent context or clear entities.

Infant Care Notes From Hospital Bedside Scene

A fragmentary patient care note describes infant feeding and digestion concerns, caregiver actions, and the early near dawn routine in a hospital setting. The text references castor oil, weight checks, and parental involvement as part of newborn care.

Yale Band Scores Greatest Triumph In Local Concert

The Yale University band drew about 8060 fans to Central High School auditorium for a Bridgeport fundraiser benefiting Yale education. Highlights included Maich Blue medley, Morning Noon and Night, The Long Cheer March and US Field Artillery March. Yale alumni and local officials attended a Yale Day assembly at Central High.

Yale University Bridgeport Central High School Yale Alumni Association Fairield County Yale Eil Honolulu Moon Jfp Downing Margaret Young US Field Artillery Boy and the Birds Yale Collegians Bright College Samuel I Edward T Buckingham E T Buckingham Manag Phil’ Bunnell Samuel C Shaw Yale Band

Man Arrested Here for Cleveland Police Case

Acting on a telegram from Cleveland Ohio police the arrest of Joseph Andrews of 886 Main Street on embezzlement 250 was made yesterday by the local Detective Bureau. Roberts was arrested at 205 pm and held on a 1000 bond. Details of the case were not released. Blue Club Coach Lines excursion to New York and seats available by phone.

Cleveland Ohio Joseph Andrews Main Street Cleveland Joseph Roberts Roberts John J Seery Andrews

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