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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1927

Page

5

Driver of death auto is grilled at Remus trial

Cincinnati November 23 The state nears completion of its case against George Remus in the Eden Park shooting after testimony from driver Klug and others tied Remus to the car chase. Witnesses described escorting Remus to the scene while disputes over conspiracy claims continued amid defense challenges.

Cincinnati Associated Press George Remus Eden Park Remus George Klug George Connors Blanche Watson Connors Pennsylvania Raiload Klug Miss Watson Duke Chester R. Shook Walter K. Sibald Haited Remus Pennsylvania Shook George Convers John Cassidy Ort

Falls 30 Feet Into River But Is Unhurt

Harold Bergin Bridgeport engineer working on the twin Fenton river bridges at Manafield Connecticut fell about thirty feet from a tree while a laborer cut below. He unhooked himself and jumped clear as the tree toppled, escaping without injury.

Harold Bergin Bridgeport Fenton River Manafield Conn Bergin

Lawyers 10 Get 31868 In Fees In Bowers Case

In Superior court Judge John Richards Booth ordered fees and expenses totaling 31868.81 paid from the late Dr William C Bowers estate. The will and estate values are outlined with Mrs Katherine S Shepard as administratrix and trustee for her three children William Frances and Martha. Attorneys for the administratrix and trustees receive substantial sums as the court directs annual 1000 education funds from net income for the children.

Superior Court John Richards Booth William C. Bowers Katherine S. Shepard New Haven Supreme Court of Errors Booth Shepard Union and New Haven Trust Company Elbert O. Hu

Unclothed Man's Body Found on Monhegan Island

The nude body of a man was found on an eastern point ledge of Monhegan Island Maine. The body had been in the water so long that identification is impossible, with the head gone. It was then taken to Boothbay Harbor.

Monhegan Island Maine Associated Press Mann Booth Bay Harbor

Two New Conference Coaches Successful

Chicago reports two Big Ten newcomers, Dick Hanley at Northwestern and Tad Wieman at Michigan, have survived their first seasons. Hanley, after three conference losses, was retained by Northwestern, while Wieman’s Wolverines, despite two league losses, were seen as reasonably successful by alumni and students.

Chicago Associated Pess Big Ten Dick Hanley Northwestern Tad Wieman Fielding H. Yost Ann Arbor Elan

Stratford High presents Kath jevn in strong opening

The Stratford Senior class opened Kath jevn a merry musical play at Stratford High School to capacity crowds. Mary Alice Gaffney led the title role with a cast including Beth Sperling Hisse La Pine Charles Bassett Ivy Hor William Stone Albert Wilcoxson Edward Kelket and Peau Strayer. Harvest Whist hosted by the Cronoque Guard club drew a large turnout and New Year’s Eve plans are underway for the Copney club dinner dance. Barry Flood Fa former Legion commander, recovering after nasal surgery, stays home. Stratford police returned from Montreal after a false lead in the Ferrara murder case.

Stratford Mary Alice Gaffney Beth Sperling Hisse la Pine Charles Bassett Ivy Hor William Stone Albert Wilcoxson Edward Kelket Peau Strayer Qronoque Guard Club O. Newcourt Copney Club At ‘Fai Paxt Az‘fai Barry Flood Harry Flood Anderson-Dinn-Kochlse Americal Legion Warwick Avenue Montreal Patrick J. Flanagan Stratford Police Department Canada Albert Ferrara Elizabeth Neéchols Trtford Avenue

Thanksgiving Feast Aboard the Newport Navy Station

John Paul Jones ordered a grand feast for the fleet creating a storied naval Thanksgiving tradition. The Newport Rhode Island Navy Training Station plans a lavish menu including cream of tomato soup, turkey with stuffing, baked ham, mashed potatoes, cranberries, and desserts. Sixteen Bridgeport recruits will join the celebration, joining sailors across ships and shore establishments in a nationwide festivity.

John Paul Jones United States Navy Ancle Jim United States Newport R. I Uncle Sam Newport Station Vermont Naval Training Station Newport R. I Bridgeport Rees Davis 4. Y. Harman William Francis John Negal William Cram

Holiday lull as birth certificates and marriage licenses lapse

A quiet day at the Division of Vital Statistics left no birth certificates filed or marriage license applications taken. Clerk Miss Cove L Freyler cited Thanksgiving ahead of a new five day processing rule as the reason for the pause, noting such a lull is rare in recent months.

Division of Vital Statistics Miss Cove L. Freyler

Darien Officer Cleared Of Blame For Death

Coroner Joni J. Phelan ruled no criminal responsibility in the November 19 death of Willam Bowman a Darien policeman killed when struck by a motorcycle driven by fellow officer Albert H. Ruman during traffic duty on the Boston Post road Bowman stepped into the path of the speeding cycle to avoid an oncoming auto and died.

Joni J. Phelan Darien Willam &. Bowman Bowman Albert H. Ruman Bowren Boston Post Ruman Bowmen

Broiled Eggs Hold Up Patents Suit in New Haven

In Unity States District court a mix up over a patent case turns on “broiled eggs” that prove to be baild eggs after witnesses fail to identify the dishes. The hearing centers on alleged toaster patent infringement with a homey scene aided by a score of electric toasters in the courtroom.

New Haven Associated Press Unity States District Court

Back to Africa movement leader Garvey to be deported soon

Marcus Garvey, five year term commuted after his Atlanta prison sentence for using the mails to defraud in the Black Star Line case. Immigration officials plan deportation to Jamaica in the near future, with relatives awaiting action. Garvey led a back to Africa program that stirred controversy and drew Klan attention during his imprisonment.

Atlanta Associated Press Marcus Garvey Insila Africa Negro Colonization Project Federal United States Garvey Jamaica John W. Snook Black Star Line New York Marcus Garvey Negro Universal Megro Improvement Association Black Stay Line Ku Klux Klan Edward Clarke Young Imperial Klariff Klan

Independent Steel Firm Denies Merger

Pittsburgh November 23 Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation the largest Independent producer in the United States denied any plan for a merger of Independents. Steel men noted United States Steel owns ore boats and the railroad over which most steel companies receive raw materials. Such advantage in the prevailing line would force any independent combination to be on a vast scale to compete.

Pittsburgh Associated Press Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation United States New York United States Steel Corporation

Duty freed from Foreign Legion deserter sails for America

Bennett J Doty of Biloxi Mississippi, who faced a death sentence for desertion from the Foreign Legion, is released to return to the United States. He enlisted under the alias Gilbert Clare and was pardoned after serving part of an eight year term. Instructions for his discharge were sent to Sidi Bel Abbes. Doty hopes to travel via Paris to the U S. He had previously shown resignation to completing his term but welcomed release amid ill health claims and press sensitivity.

Paris Associated Press Bennett J Biloxi Foreign Legion United States Doty Sidi Bel Abbes Gilbert Clare Memphis Tenn Legion Ministry of War Syria Charles Campbell, Jr Switzerland Pleasant Stovall

Milford Hospital Escape After Two Week Stay

Officer Eugene Bergeron recovering at home after two weeks in Milford hospital due to injuries from being run down while directing traffic at Spring Street and Bridgeport Avenue. Mr and Mrs Fred Osborne return from a Bermuda honeymoon and plan to reside at Silver Sands. Devon Ladies Aid Bazaar set for December 2 at Union Church with grab bag candy and decorations. committee led by Mrs Howard Hallock. Students Catharine Scannell and Andrew Scannell home for Thanksgiving weekend. families planning visits from New Rochelle College and Holy Cross.

Devon Eugene Bergeron Milford Hospital Spring Street Bridgeport Avenue Fred Osborne Bermuda Islands Silver Sands Ladies’ Aid Socity Devon ‘Union Church Howard Hallock J. Howard Elliot Gordon Lingard William A. Sullivan C. Plummer Arthur Rydene Frank Douglas Catherine Gcannell New Rochelle College Andrew Scannell Holy

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