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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1927

Page

2

Hindenburg Celebrated by German Nation on Birthday

Berlin witnesses a huge turnout as President von Hindenburg is feted on his birthday. Officials estimate up to one million cheering supporters along the route, with hundreds of thousands more at the stadium and public ceremonies. He urges national unity and reconciling postwar divides while receiving deputations from government, church, and diplomatic corps. A charity fund, created in his honor, will aid veterans and relief efforts.

Pall von Tend Berlin Asses von Windenbug Wilkin I Garmin Amistround Ton Hindenbuic German Republic Natal Tenew Ce Republic Bunting Emdium Cibhiet Pacelli Papil Mico Shancettor Marx de Otion Christlin von Bindenbure von Hindenbun Mae Uasi Ae Sam Mhudenbuis Giut Germany von Hindeubtrg von Hindenburg

Germany’s Hindenburg Honored by U S President Coldidge

President Coolidge extended birthday congratulations to President Von Hindenburg of Germany on his eightieth birthday. The cablegram from the State Department praised his four decades of public service and devotion to the German constitution. The message expressed friendship and admiration from the American people.

Cootidige Washington Coolidge von Hindenburg Germany State Department Commonwealth

Obituary notices of Edward Chaos and Frank Vogel Jr

Funeral services for Edward Chaos twenty eight were held from his West Broadsheet Stratford home and from German Reformed church on Congress Street. Burial was in Park Cemetery. Frank Vogel Jr thirty eight died Wednesday. services from his 621 Central Avenue home and St Michaels Cemetery followed by burial.

Edward Charles Eduard West Broadsheet Stratford German Reformed Church Congress Street Heimei Wieme Park Cemetery Frank Vogel Frank Vogel Jr Cenual Avenue St Michaels Cemetery Charles HE Gueger Charles Greiger Hope Chapel Fairfield Herman G Wtemer Rufus Wales Jens Larson Wilam Hanford Julius Zelensky Oaklawn Hose Rose Karasy Eugene Elizabeth Karasz Spiidgepoort Hospital Fureri Webster Street St Stephens Church Margaret McLaughlin Margaret John McLaughlin Edmond Marin Chase Street St Patricks Church S Michaels Cemetery L_ Bern Joseph P Berry Davenport Street Baptist Church Mountain Grove Robert Filison Robert Ellison Jefferson Street Lakevew Cemetery Adam Zatlidnonis Adam Zaladnoris Park Terrace Oelock St Georges R C Robert Shessin Robert Sheffield Maplewood Avenue St George Episcopal Church Bedihwood Avenue Josephine Filai Pennevivanit Crlotk Oclok John ME Matton Satman Pembroke Street Margaret Hetson Milon Margaret Me Washington Marys Church

Austrians Cheer For Union With German Republic

Vienna October 2. A mass rally in front of the old Royal Palace urged Austria to unite with Germany. The event marked Hindenburgs birthday but focused on Austrias kinship with Germany and self determination. Pan German figures attended while a mass and choir led chants of Die Deutschland and battle hymns.

Vienna Austria Associated Press Germany Paul von Hindenbrg Von

Hindenburg Receives Chamberlin Greeting in Berlin

In Berlin on October 2 Associated Press reports Clarence Chamberlin, the American aviator who crossed the Atlantic, sent birthday wishes to President Hindenburg praising the leader of a remarkable people. The message was signed by Mrs Chamberlin.

Berlin Associated Press Clarence Caamberlin United States Germany von Hindenburg Chamberlin

Girl's Atlantic plane makes hop to Elm City

Miss Frances T Grayson, owner of the Bikeisky amphibian plant, plans trans Atlantic flight as a passenger. A test flight over New Haven, piloted by Wilmer Stultz, earlier circled the city before returning toward Roosevelt Field.

Atlantic Elm City Curtiss Field Associated Press Frances T Grayson Bikeisky Europ Old Orchard Maine Roosevelt Field New Haven Conn Wilmer Stultz New Haven Anapdated Frances T Grazon Europe New Haven Air Terminal New York New

Legion Men In Danger In British Rail Crash

American Legionaries among 285 passengers on the Glasgow to London Royal Scot express escaped disaster when a gale blown elm tree blocked the track near Carligle. The train slowed and the engineer avoided a head crash but struck a large branch tearing engine lamps and windows. No injuries reported. The train reached London an hour late.

London Associated Press Glasgow Carligle Rade

Pope to Meet Levine in Semi Private Audience Today

In Rome the Vatican announced a semi private audience for Charlie Levine with the Pope today. Levine and pilot Captain Walter Hinchcliffe arrived by monoplane Columbia from Rome to Naples, praising the panoramic sunset and calm weather. He expressed the flight as the loveliest I ever made and received letters inviting him for two special audiences with the pontiff.

Rome Associated Press Charie Levine Vatican Walter Hinchcolfe Columbia Naples Panoma Arinta Carlos Levine

Whiteman Family Holds 56 at Reunion in Connecticut

Fifty siaisons and four generations gathered at E M Whiteman’s home in Querida Avenue for a Whiteman reunion. Leander Whiteman, founder of the family, celebrated his 74th birthday and presided at a banquet. Attendees traveled from across Connecticut and New York. The gathering decided to make the reunion an annual event at E M Whiteman’s home.

Leander Whiteman E M Witeman Querida Avenue Leander Wilteman Naho Connecticut Cy Thistle Cerner E M Whiteman Leander Whitemans Ari

New Jersey Lane Focus in Murder Case

In Hammonton New Jersey on October 2 the Associated Press details a murder case centering on a New Jersey lane. Dr William Lilliendahl a 65 year old narcotics specialist was killed on September 15 after a highway robbery involving two men who forced him and his wife off the road. The widow Mrs Lilliendahl was questioned as a suspect while 50 year old poultry man Beach emerged as a key figure, facing charges of aiding and abetting the crime. Witnesses linked an automobile to Beach near the scene though he remained elusive. Mrs Lilliendahl criticized the case as tied to narcotics vendetta.

Hammonton N J Associated Press Lovely Jersey Jane Hall- Adils Stilluk DeRussey Bad Dameless Wiliam Lilliendahl Atelon Indian Mills Rosa William Lilliendah Atston Road Lilliendahl Sotyntay Posner Wills Bend Liliendahls Lilliendahls Liliendahl Peggy Anderson Lilliendal Dave Beach New Jersey A W Lillendahl Willis Beach

ALF L CONVENTION COOLIDGE TO OPEN TODAY

World radio meet opens as ALF delegates gather in Los Angeles for two days of sessions. Governors and city officials greet officials and preside over opening remarks. Washington hosts international radio telegraph conference as major delegations arrive. Over sixty nations expected to participate with proposals to update the 1912 London convention.

ALF. L Coolidge World Radio Meet Los Angeles Calif Ace of Redresses American Federation of Labor Moarow Mnaide Govenor Youn Buren Fitts George Cry J M Dalton State Federation of Mbo Tre William H Green Federation Washington Associatea Press International Radio Telegraphic Conference Germam Bilt Ahesd Manny London Col T F Pares International Bureau of the Telegraph Union Cerhs

Brussels Greets Legion Delegates Amid Parade

A mixed crowd welcomed American Legionnaires as the Mut Infantry Regiment marched through Brussels. Belgian officials and the American embassy greeted the delegation, with national defense ministers extending thanks for U.S. aid during the offensive as guards and dignitaries watched the parade in the city.

Brussels Belelur Associated Press Ier la Brabancoun American Legionaries Ariickr

Independents Split in Philadelphia For Mayor Nomination

Philadelphia independents gloved for control of the Republican mobilization under Senator elect Willem S Var e with J Himptor Moore and Withington factions clashing. A conference ended in disarray leaving two independent mayoral tickets likely in November.

Philadephia Assoc Ated Press Moe Een E Ee Part Iit

Five Die in Boston Fire Blamed on Delayed Alarm

A Chinatown Boston fire killed five members of the Hamaty family and severely burned Toppil Scagdy. Neighbors attempted to alarm the block, but the delay allowed flames to spread before emergency crews arrived. Firemen estimated losses around 85000 as the cause remained unknown.

Boston Assiuated Peter Hamat Alice Libby Lillian Aleck Hamat Toppil Scagdy Lawrence City Hospital Athur Mamaly Dean Lawsony Lawson Joseph Donovan Bamaty Ennils Eugene Peckham Peckham Hamnaty

Coal Mining to Resume in Illinois Mines

Chicago October 2 Work will be resumed this week in most Illinois bituminous mines after a six month stoppage About 200 of 226 mines employing about 76 000 men will restart on the basis of the Jacksonville pay scale of 8 750 a day while a four member commission studies the supply mine situation The decision follows the April 1 settlement and the new wage scale will be set February 7 1928 by the joint scale committee of miners and operators if needed and changes made.

Chicago Associated Illinois Satundaya Jacksonville Siiply Aituaton

May Be Wins Special Race at Greenwich

May Be the Swedish 1X meter boat won the special race at Indian Harbor Yacht Club defeating European challengers in a final for the Scandinian gold cup. The event concluded the international series at Seanan Haka Corinthian Yacht Club with May Be securing the trophy.

Greenwich Associated Press Seananhaka Corinthian Indian Harbor

Woman 106 Claims Wine Aids Longevity In New York

Mrs Francois Lezas piesto of Grant City New York marks her 108th birthday claiming wine supports longevity. She says moderation helps and recalls drinking wine with every meal before prohibition, noting current wine quality prevented celebrations and expressing a wish for a better bottle to toast.

Grant City Francois Lezaspiesto

Yale President Angell Warns Against Youth Dictation

New Haven October 2 By Associated Press President James R Angell urges students to temper ambition with responsibility as Yale opens its 227th year He stresses that older generations should not dictate youths paths and lauds Dean Charles Reynolds Browns retirement to devote time to the Divinity school at Yale Campus life and hopes for new discoveries frame his address

New Haven Associated Press James Rowland Angel Yale University Angell Ives Alue Yale Angell Sa Dj Jin Pat Charles Reynolds Brown Church of Christ In Divinity School

Ram Runner Uses Smoke Screen Held Near Border

In Newport Vermont Associated Press report Gordon Young of West Danville faces Federal and state charges after customs patrolmen halted him near the Canadian border. He carried over 800 bottles of ale and liquor and appeared before U.S. Commissioner Cleary, held on bail. Vermont U.S. Attorney James Brownlee filed counts for smoke screen use and driving without plates or license. Young pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Newport Gorden Young West Danville Ta Es United States Cleary James Brownlee Young Vermont

Arne Borg Sets New Half Mile Swim Record in Vienna

Arne Borg of Sweden, swimming for Illinois AC, broke the world half mile mark at the Diana Swimming Club in Vienna. His time 10 minutes 28.7 seconds, about ten seconds faster than his previous 10 minutes 98.3 seconds, achieved last year in Philadelphia.

Vienna Associated Press Arne Borg Illinois Diana Swimming Club Philadelphia

Endowment drive backs New Park City Hospital plan

The New Park City Building Fund announces an endowment fund to guarantee annual running costs and to support middle class access. They seek 10000 donations from Bridgeport area families and aim for Jewish state-wide gifts to fund a non-sectarian hospital serving New Haven, Bridgeport, and surrounding regions.

Cohen New Park City Building Fund Association New Park City Hospital New Haven Mi Cohen Bridgeport Hospital Building Fund Association David Feuer Maurice Rosenthal New Park City Jena New York Hartford Rosenthal

Wilbur comments on pacific flight plan no Navy aid

William S Brock and Edward F Schlee arrived in El Paso from Los Angeles and declined to comment on Secretary Wilbur's statement that the Navy would not aid anyone attempting self harm. Wilbur had rejected plans for a Midway beacon to guide the round-the-world flyers crossing the Pacific. The aviators showed no sign of discussing the trip further.

EL Paso Tex Associated Press William S Brock Edward F Schlee Los Angeles Wilburs Navy Department Schlee Department Pacific Ocean Japan Midway Islands Pacific Wilbur Brock

Farmington Woman Dies in 99th Year

Hartford Oct 2 An Associated Press report notes Farmingtons oldest resident Mrs Elizabeth Pinney Sage binery nine died at her School street home Unionville Saturday evening Born February 4 1828 she was the eldest child of Erastus Almon and Elizabeth Patterson Ploney Survived by her son Dr Henry P Sage of New Haven and sister Miss Mary A Finney of Unionville Funeral is set for Tuesday morning at Unionville.

Hartford Associated Press Farmingtons Elizabeth Pinney Sage Binerynine Unionville Farmington Erastus Almon Elizabeth Patterson Ploney Bage Henry P Sage New Haven Mary A Finney

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