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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1926

Page

5

Goff denies aiding Merton in seven million claim

The testimony centers on Senator Goff and the Merton alien property claim. Williams, Miller’s executive, testifies he did not meet King or Dawes, says he followed his office record, and describes the rapid approval of the $7 million award and coaching on the claim.

Miller Gotf Secord Buckner Goff Johnson Willams Bfarding Steuer Daugherty Merton Foot Galloway Dougherty Harding Golf Bueckner King George E. Williams Thomas W. Miller John T. King Harry M. Dawsherty Williams Miner Ichard Merton Wiliams Isempan Promi Federal Attorne Emory HR Tuckner Jett R Attorney General’s Department Yeate-Day Europe Senator G United States George E Williams Daughtery Jesse Smith Gov American Metal Company Adna BR. Johnson Gort Sten Elstedlan Oold aAnet Anatiean Metal Miller Daugherty Yeaterny Yestucu Willam Rand Rand PRP Ay Williams Mer Syahd Urett States Mack Leveth Bate Transfer Edward Crutert Sane Vctie Diecusae New York

Leghorn talks signal Franco British harmony hope

European commentators assess a Leghorn conference between Sir Austen Chamberlain and Premier Mussolini. The aim is a steel and market accord among Western European states to curb intra bloc competition. Press reports from Giornale D’Italia and L’Impero stress Rome London ties, while Briand and Stressemann at Thoiry previously pursued harmony.

Austen Chamyberlain Mussolini Great Britain Italy United States Giornale D M. Briand Dr. Stiesemann Thoiry Rome Leghorn Berlin France Germany Sir Austen Miss Solind

Red Cross Florida Row: Controversy Over Aid and Toursim

A Miami relief funding flap pits Red Cross officials against Florida politicians and hotel interests. Governor Martin calls Payne's charges amazing while Red Cross telegrams accuse local officials of exaggerating needs. The dispute centers on aid distribution and the claimed impact on tourism with about 7,000 Miami area families needing help and broader Florida relief at stake.

Florida Mazer Belebt Richmond Miami Romth Martor Brigar Red Cross Bright Phorida Farne Payne Mystic Shrine O'Connor Ahiphring Woard Leviathan Sebring Fra Od John W. Martin John Barton Payne American Red Cross Associated Press C. Pinckney Richmond, Va

Man Fined for Possessing Liquor in New Canaan

New Canaan on October 1 reports Special Leonard Burresci had liquor seized in a chicken coop by police. He was fined $200 and costs with a suspended 0 day jail term. A Salleccia received $150 fine and 20 days jail on a similar charge for liquor seized in a barn.

New Canaan Leonard Burresci A. Salleccia

Evangeline McPherson Case Shifts To Doorman Testimony

Testimony from Thomas Melville the Hotel Clark doorman places Mrs McPherson at the hotel on May 18, five hours before she was reported missing. He describes her with a portfolio bearing her name and says she looked at him steadily before taking the elevator. Prosecution cites this as crucial while defense notes contradictions in earlier statements.

Denman Evangelist Fund Dr. Merton MacPherson Oakland Cab Keyes Kennedy O. K J. A Los Angeles Ormiston Thomas Scott Melville McPherson Clark Ocean Fark Mrs Moore Paul Hibbard Andrews Hotel San Luis Obispo

Evangelist Plans Stamford Service

Stamford residents hear Captain Gypsy Tat Smith will conduct evangelistic meetings at Stamford IMRL church every night except Saturdays at 7 p m for a week, with afternoon sessions Tuesday and Friday from 3 to 4 p m at First Baptist church. Visitors from afar must stay at their hotels on Sundays but may attend weekdays. He is billed as "The preacher of five continents."

Stamford Gypsy Tat Smith Stamford Imrl First Baptist Church Messing Lerel Gypsy Pat Smith Continents

Richmond Mayor weighs recall of city desk letter

The mayor of Richmond weighed recalling the desk sent by the city and sought guidance on accepting further distributions. This evening, $1,000 was received from the Retail Merchants Association, but action awaits your positive instructions.

Richmond Justifiad

Marine officer drowns in car crash at San Francisco Bay

Colonel Alexander Williams, in charge of Marine Corps recruiting in the Western district, died when his closed car plunged from the Embarcadero into San Francisco Bay. Witnesses saw the vehicle cross the wharf and dive thirty feet into the water. Williams, previously convicted at a San Diego court martial, had been transferred to San Francisco. The incident prompted a joint navy inquiry led by Rear Admiral Thomas Washington.

Navy Marine Corps Thomas Washington Twelfth Naval District Williams San Francisco Alexander Wiliams San Tilego San Francisco Bay Willama Ihe San Diego Smedley D. Butler General Butler Philadelphia Colonel Williams Butler WiHanis Waa Bay

Baltimore Robbery Crew Lapses in Escape After $47000 Haul

A Baltimore trio fled after a $47000 robbery as one man dropped a box with $600 in silver. Police later found Hanko dead in a car with a rifle, shotgun, and pistol nearby, and Danito possibly killed by accident or by a partner. Elizabeth Hunter identified the deceased as John W Danko from laundry markings bearing T-83-B.

Cary Hanko Danito Misa Elizabeth Hunter John W. Danko Danko

Bicycle Rider Hurt When Hit by Auto

George H Upaan of 209 Maplewood Avenue was lightly injured yesterday after being knocked from his bicycle on Cannon Street between Main and Broad. Lindstrom, 44, of 50 Silliman Avenue, a member of Lindstrom Tool and Toy Co, operated the auto and took the injured man to a doctor for a bruised knee.

George H. Upaan Maplewood Avenue Cannona Street Main Broad Lindstrom Fortyfour Silliman Avenues Lindstrom, Tool and Toy Company

Police Probe Laundry Damage After Attempted Wreck

Police investigate a Thursday night incident at a Masson Avenue laundry plant. Water from a hydrant flooded the steam room and a shed over the building, with a broken lock and water damage found when the laundry reopened on Friday morning.

Pembroke Masson Avenue

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