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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1927
Page
2
Westport reporters note heavy football traffic without major accidents. Police report two minor crashes with slight damage, one arrest for unsafe braking, and no injuries. New traffic systems and timed signals kept routes moving. peak car counts reached about 2 400 through town.
The body washed ashore at Silver Beach Milford was identified as Samuel A Finley, 55, of Waterbury by his wife Mrs. Amelia Finley. Finley had been employed by Walker Products of Pittsburgh and left Waterbury about a week ago after writing a note of ill health. He had lived with his wife in Waterbury for years and left no known relatives in Waterbury.
Forty four automobile drivers were arrested over the week end for violating the Bridgeport parking ordinance. Each paid a fine of 81 as first offenders and the cases will be called in City Court. Listed motorists include Charles L May, Deby 16, and many others at addresses across Bridgeport and nearby towns.
Lindbergh spoke briefly praising college support for aeronautics and the future role of university students in the industry. He flew from Curtis Field to attend the ceremony and returned shortly after. Letters of regret from President Coolidge and General Pershing were read at the event.
The Chicago court case centers on Malon M Cormick and his estranged wife Mme Walka whose marriage followed a Paris residence dispute. Reports say he provided $10 million in gifts, jewelry, and ongoing support to bolster her status as an opera singer while denying further legal moves abroad.
A man, after despondency, shot himself in his house this afternoon. George Deon, a resident, fired a revolver bullet through his head, ending his life.
Rev Ralph E Diffendorfer spoke at Washington Park Church on The Power to Become outlining why missionaries serve heathen peoples. He recounted field visits in Sumatra and near Fuzhou and described brutal customs overcome by Christian endurance and collective witness.
A legendary manhunt in Berks County ends when accused bank robber Glas is identified by witnesses at the scene and turned over to police by Mrs Lydia Styer. State police and postal agents backed by armed teams had tracked Glas for days, offering a $5000 reward dead or alive.
Washington Nev 13 Rear Admiral Jones will retire today after four decades of naval service. He earned the Distinguished Service Medal the Navy Distinguished Service Medal the French Legion of Honor and a Brazilian honor for his role in the 1880 Samoan disaster aboard the U8 Mipele and during later naval duties including the three power conference and Genoa mission.
The minister's wife, Mrs Forbush, believed to be suffering a nervous malady, was found in a cabin near Washington Maryland after an extensive search by police, Scouts, and locals. She was to be taken to a private institution in Baltimore for examination and treatment while her husband awaited in the lobby during their motor trip from Washington to Florida.
Chicago November 13 By Associated Press present credit methods for auto purchases have withstood time and will not shift to liberalize down payments or terms. C Hanch of the National Association of Financing Companies says standard auto financing terms require a one bid down payment and the balance in a year. He notes losses under these terms are trivial and far lower than in other industries. An open account with no down payment exists and the average unpaid balance at purchase is 8550 with a billion dollars indebted on cars nationwide.
Four holdup men cornered a milk wagon in Hanson on November 13 and escaped with 150 as the wagon driver and helper were bound and gagged. The money was the weeks total of collections from the rounds run by Charles R Griggs and his helper Joseph Frost. The robbers forced the pair from the wagon with revolvers and then fled, leaving the team to watch their escape. Wealth may be a disease but it seems not to be catching.
Special correspondent reports a series of shootings in Walkers Farm district after a horse owned by Frank Quitbeck was killed and another wounded weeks earlier. Deputy Sheriff Beers, State Police, and Ridgefield officers investigated. authorities expect an arrest soon.
Tonight two bombs were thrown at a formal banquet where General Obregon was to be guest of honor. Obregon escaped unharmed though glass cut his face. Two bombers, Lamberto Ruiz and Antonio Thido, were wounded and taken for medical care. Police questioned a third suspect as investigators sought motives. The president and others blamed political enemies.
Reported wrecking of the German D-1220 seaplane near Horta after radiator trouble delayed its flight from Warnequeude to Amsterdam and beyond. The D-1230 Junker also faced delays. both planes awaited favorable weather for a New York attempt, with Berlin press noting growing impatience over the postponement.
Government lawyers challenge McMullin tale of false juror reports while corroborating witnesses Lamb Glasscock deny Potomac flying field visits. George Aikens confirms Lambscal repairs during alleged period. Daniel Burkley testifies McMullin served valiantly in war and hails him as a fine soldier from a respected family.
Three automobile accidents in Bridgeport left two people wounded and a motorcycle rider hurt. David Bradley of Danby on a motorcycle and passenger Mrs. Cleo Cousley sustained cuts and bruises, with Cousley hospitalized. A second collision at Beechwood and Norman injured Dr. Albert Lesenton’s passenger Neilson. minor damage reported. A third incident involved Peter Sinko and a rental car with minor injuries and no serious damage.
Milford Nov 13 A Special COR respondent Joseph Andi of Bridgeport was arrested on a reckless driving charge after his southbound car on Gulf Street collided with an oncoming vehicle near New Haven Avenue at 3 PM The second car occupants Theodore Ford Mary Ford Florence Ford and Robert Brown all of Bridgeport sustained scratches and bruises but none were seriously hurt The Ford vehicle rolled onto its side The defendant's case is set for November 21 in Milford Town Court.
In Vineyard Haven Mass a tug Cheektowaga reported the loss of two coal barges each carrying 600 tons after a storm from New London Conn. Both barges sprung leaks in heavy seas and one barge drifted away. A crew of two men was rescued.
An automobile owned by Dr William Horace Day of the United Church was stolen Saturday evening from Hanover Street rear of the church and found abandoned on Atlantic Street at 8 this morning. An auto belonging to E Stader of 1200 Main Street was stolen Saturday night from State Street and recovered at 2:30 am yesterday on Waterties Avenue near Cedar Street. A taxicab owned by the Hickory Tax Company stolen Saturday night from the railroad station was found yesterday morning on Lake Street near Beardsley Street.
Bridgeport police report two vehicles stolen last evening a motor truck from Lindley Street garage and a pleasure car owned by John Schwartz 112 Lorraine Street taken from in front of the Liberty Theatre on State Street between 7 and 6 pm registration H 365 found later on Gilbert Street. Marcus wholesale produce dealer 492 Water Street reported a motor truck stolen from a lig garage early yesterday morning at 10 20.
Funeral services for Lawrence A Wolf aged twenty four at His name 107 Berls hire avenue and St Josephs church with burial at St Michaels cemetery list other local deaths including May Cohenis ed seventy one of the citys oldest Jews and Joseph E Barry, editor, among survivors. The column records multiple funeral times, family survivors, and burial plans across Bridgeport and nearby towns.
A burglar alarm at the Caesar Misch clothing store at Main and Golden HIM streets rang at 1 47 am. Police surrounded the store and searched the interior but found no sign of burglars or anything wrong.
A plain box alarm at Foster Beste clothing store failed to reveal smoke or fire after a thorough search from ceiling to attic. Chief Daniel E Johnson and Assistant Chief George F Beardslee led the response. investigators suspect a sprinkler head malfunction triggered the alarm. Frank Hepjamin reports a burglary of 435 from his Courtland street home on Saturday night. police are investigating.
Police today investigated a possible backyard fire linked to the death of a boy found burned near his home. Dr. Fischer doubted a bonfire. authorities found no evidence of a fire or ignition in the woods or nearby yard. The boy’s funeral was held Tuesday.
Four players sustained injuries during a Seaside game. RPTN resident from 2056 Wain Street suffered a knee trauma and was moved to St Vincents after first aid at the scene. Eighteen year old from 1482 Seaview Avenue was admitted for a dislocated left shoulder, strapped by Dr Lerman. Michael Raman of 33 Salt Street and Michael Bilts of 222 Prince Street were treated. Raman regained consciousness and was sent home, Bilts left with facial injuries.
Fairfield reports a fatal car incident where a vehicle crashed through a fence and pinned Lawrence A Wolfe to drown him. The driver, George B Skelly, admitted drinking at an inquest. Skelly released on $1000 bond for Town Court appearance. Frank J McCusky is a co occupant and law relative. The deceased resided at 107 Berkshire Avenue, Bridgeport.
Charles C Coakley was arrested yesterday afternoon on a Stratford warrant charging him with support obligations to his family. He was turned over to Stratford police Officer Hughes and will be arraigned in Stratford court this morning.
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