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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1927

Page

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Girl killed as car overturns on Fairfield road

Four occupants were riding in a car on North Denson Road Fairfield when a front wheel collapsed sending the vehicle over. Seventeen year old Luiss Mary Lasky of Cedar Road Greenfield Hill Fairfield died at the scene. Driver Joseph Sadowsky nineteen of Osborn Hill Fairfield was critically injured with brain exposed. Passenger Peter Filo of Bridesport suffered fractures and internal injuries with even chance of recovery. Mrs Filo, wife of Peter, suffered a leg injury and possible internal injuries. All were taken to city hospitals.

North Denson Road Fairfield Luiss Mary Lasky Cedar Road Greenfield Hill Joseph Sadowsky Osborn Hil Pres Hour St. Tincent Peter Filo Sulndren Fairfield Avenue Bridesport St. Vincent's Hospital Filo Helen Sodowsky Ashe Miss Arthur J. Bennett James Nemeth North Ben‘een Miss Lasky Fother Miss Lasker File

McLevy Presses Tax Relief in Bridgeport Mayor Race

Jasper McLevy, Socialist candidate for Bridgeport mayor, blasts rivals for avoiding tax policy debate. He says candidates focus on trivialities and urge timely discussion to address tax muddles and taxpayer relief, urging voters to choose experienced leaders for home building and development.

Jasper McLevy Sociaist Bridgeport Tex Board

Burglars Ransack Mrs. Paddock's Bronx Home

Burglars entered the residence of Mrs. Raymond Paddock at 24 Bronx Avenue by forcing a rear window between Saturday afternoon and yesterday afternoon. The family returned to find the home ransacked but nothing appeared stolen.

Raymond Paddock Bronx Avenue

Youth Arrested For Taking Three Cars

Curtis Bhelton, seventeen, of 226 Island Brook Avenue, colored, was arrested yesterday for taking three cars without owners permission. The vehicles were later found abandoned. Bhelton, described as a joyride suspect, was held at police headquarters for a City Court appearance. Cars taken include a Frank Haux of Fair Held vehicle on October 30, an I Bowman owned car on November 2, and a Edward J. Shurerue of 2528 Main Street vehicle yesterday morning.

Curtis Bhelton Island Brook Avenue Shetton Frank Haux Fair- Held I. Bowman Edward J. Shurerue Main Street Bridgeport Post

Flood floods Hartford district as river rushes through area

Incoming waters cripple power plants and force hundreds of homeless to shelters in Hartford and East Hartford. Vermont and New Hampshire aid offered as six thousand seek refuge in Springfield. Cattle losses reported. planes survey devastation. broader regional impact touches bridges, roads, and farms.

Hartford Connecticut Hartford Hall Montpelier Trumbull Vermont New Hampshire Springield Connetcicut Coolidge Northmapton al Smith Bridgeport

Sinclair Officials To Be Heard Today In Oil Jury Probe

Washington observers expect new developments as the grand jury probes the Teapot Dome era Sinclair oil conspiracy. Sheldon Clark of Chicago and W J Burns head of Burns detective agency are key witnesses summoned to detail how jurors were surveilled and reports sent on jurors. Other Burns employees face charges or summons while defense of Sinclair remains linked to alleged efforts to influence the panel.

Washington Associated Press Mila Sinclair Oil Sheldon Clark Chicago Sinclair Refining Company W J. Burns Clark Burns Detective Agency Harry ¥. Sinclair Albert B. Fall Teapot Dome Naval Oil Reserve Sinclair Fall Sinclair Companies Henry Mason Day Sinclair Exploration Company Burns McCoy Supreme Court Grand Jury Burns Agency Burns Oh Nell Burkinshaw Day Douglas Catchim Catchim Marine Corps Catehim Hampton Roads Bernice K. Heaton Robert C Flora Bradner Holmes Sherman Burns Ossining Burkinshaw Department of Justice Veniremen Department of Jusce Baltimore

Coroner to Inquire Into Holmer Death

County Coroner John J. Phelan will open an inquest this afternoon in the County Court house into the death of Fritz Holmer twenty five of 1112 How ard avenue who was killed Saturday afternoon by an automobile at Maple wood and Howard avenues In City court this morning cases against Dr Maurice J Greenstein at 649 Maplewood avenue and Stephen moved of 2369 Fairfield avenue drivers of the two cars which figured in the crash and one of which struck and killed Holmer all be continued pending the outcome of Coroner Phelan s investigation Both drivers are held on technical charges of manslaughter with bonds of 1 000 fled to each case.

John J. Phelan Fritz Holmer Howard Avenue Maplewood Howard Avenues Maurice J. Greenstein Maplewood Avenue Stephen Fairfield Avenue Holmer Phelan

Sex Experiments Denounced by Bishop in Pulpit Speech

New York bishop William T. Manning condemned ministers professors and women praised as moral leaders who push free love and trial marriage. He urged Christians to speak out against sex experiments and unmarried unions as an outrage to God and an insult to decency.

New York Associated Press William T. Manning St. John the Divine Christian Church Trinity Church Morgan Dix Manxing

Chicago offers $10 000 prize for new history textbook

Chicago Mayor Thompson backs an America First Foundation contest promising a $10,000 prize for a new all American history textbook in city public schools. A committee of educators will judge entrants. Christian Paschen funds the award. the winner will be announced in July.

Chicago Associated Press Thompson America Furst America First Foundation Christian B. Paschen John J. Gorman America

Wife Elopes Trigger Man's Suicide in Waterbury

Harvey Ladue, 39, of 284 Woodstock Road, killed himself after his wife left with their daughter Dorothy and reportedly with a former border. Neighbors saw the wife and child depart in a car Friday. Ladue left notes explaining he would die to avoid facing friends after his wife boasted of leaving with another man. The daughter’s whereabouts were unknown.

Waterbury Noy Associatde Press Harvey Ladue Woodstock Road Dorothy

Debts settlement seen as possible says Soviet premier

Premier M. Ry koff in Kremlin interview marks Russo French debt talks as a sign that Russia US negotiations could work. He argues czarist debts block easier agreement, cites need for political and economic cooperation while urging capital investment on favorable terms without risking Russia's future.

Moscow Associated Press Alexis Ivanovitch Rykoff Council of Come Thissars United States America M. Rykoff Charles E. Hughes Soviet Russia Mr. Rykoff Kremlin Russia Talvatt Fressie

Six Reported Dead In Vermont Floods

Burlington Vermont Nov 6 Five are reported dead at Johnson and one at Wolcott after floods in the La Motte River valley cause vast damage. Johnson lacks drinking water and drug supplies as food runs low.

Burlington, Vi Associated Press la Molle Johnson Jonnaon Wolcott Hnson

Van Loon says he and Frances Goodrich live apart

Chicago dated Associated Press report quotes Henry Podvitch Van Loon saying he and his father Henrik William Van Loon and Frances Goodrich maintain separate apartments. He explains the arrangement to allow both people space for work, noting they still see each other daily and share some routines. The elder Van Loon confirms the setup with a light remark.

Chicago Associated Press Henrik William van Loon van Loon

Flood Strikes Hartford Area as Connecticut River Rises

Hartford area residents endure floods from the Connecticut River with 30 to 40 homeless in East Hartford community hall. Families seek shelter as water breaches homes. gas, power, and telephone services are disrupted. Authorities warn of typhoid risk from sewage flooding and vow vaccination and aid as rescue continues.

Troops Recalled as Montpelier Flood Recedes

Montpelier relief troops withdrawn after Vermont governor says no further need. Army flyers map flood area around Montpelier and Barre as bridges wash away and water recedes. In Springfield area 6000 homeless as Connecticut River floods ease and relief agencies open shelters. Militia patrols streets to deter looting.

Bay State City Connecticut Boston Associated Press Fort Ethan Allen Burlington Montpelier Preston Brown First Corps Weeks Vermont Brown Stmy Barre Concord N. H Springfield Mays American Legion Salvation Army West Springfield Agawam Western Massachusetts Association of Chamber of Commerce Holyoke West National

Milk Producers Halt Secession Aid to Flood Area

In Stepney a mass meeting of about 80 milk producers and Connecticut Milk Producers' Association officers debated separation but took no action. State officials announced aid offers to Vermont and New Hampshire flood areas while declining New York help as Connecticut manages the emergency. Governor Trumbull praised local efforts and said outside aid is not required though appreciated.

Trumbull Black Hunt Vermont andington-Stepney New Hampshire al Smith Huntington Stepney Connectocut Milk Producers’ Association Connecticut Mik Producers G Association State Association Robert C. Mitchell Southbury Clifford Hough Hartford Associated Press Vermont New Hampshiire Smith New York Connecticut

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