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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1927

Page

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Mexican Revolt Crushed as Train Service Resumes

Mexico City reports after the failed revolt led by Generals Gomez and Serrano that the government views the movement as finished. Serrano executed. Gomez and Almada still at large with a small force in Vere Cruz region while federal troops press to trap remaining pockets. Train服务 resumed between Mexico City and Vera Cruz as public calm returns.

Mexico City Associated Press Arnulfo Gomez Francisco Serrano Calles Serrano Gomez Almada Perote Star of Vere Cruz Dis Perse Mexico Abels Gehers] Alvarez Vera Cruz Obregon Sonora Luiz Guterrez Jacinto Trevino Cesareo Castro Francisco Oslo Robelo Revolutionista Antonio Herrejon Lopez Gomes Puebla Pederico Corbodi Matamoro Gabriel Cerverkay Francisco A. Martinez Hia Celles Gustavo Salinas My Aviation Department Corvera Naya Federale Salinas Tumoulipari vKalhat Clemente Barral San Nicolas Barral Puchuca J. Basurto Tepe Hidalgo Tepeji

Schnee Home Ransacked as Thieves Strike Weekend

Readers learn of a theft at Schnee's residence with several hundred dollars in valuables missing over the weekend. The page also notes a Yale student en route to preach in a nearby town and various community happenings including a Jewish Feast of Tabernacles opening, a bride’s nuptials, and local court actions.

Schnee Page St Yale North Avenue Tabernacles Declaréa Lillian Rome Loula A. Robinson Hospital Fund Fifeenth Isaac W. Birdseye

China Like Bone Fighting With Dogs Declared

Irving S. Cobb reports a sharp, satirical clash over Chinese policy and rhetoric. The piece depicts contentious language and confrontational imagery amid an Oct. 9 New York dispatch, highlighting provocative views on China and its treatment in contemporary debate.

China Cobb Irvings New York

Remus Expects Execution in Killing of Wife

George Remus, famed bootlegger, declares he will not hire a lawyer for his murder trial. He plans to tell the jury a straight factual story and faces the death penalty. He says he has little left to pay attorneys and maintains he cannot afford a defense. He recounts the night of the shooting with dramatic, controversial language as he describes the victim’s last words and his own reaction.

Cincinnati George Remus George Rémus Remus Atlanta Maaan

Two Killed in Crossing Crash at Greenwich Village

A Boston and Albany passenger train struck a touring car at a village crossing near Greenwich, Massachusetts, killing Eugene Parent and Grosvenor Welden and injuring six others including several children. Driver Robert Lee Jr. and eight occupants were aboard the car. State police investigate the accident.

Greenwich Mast Associated Press Athol Boston and Glenwood Boulevard Springfield Gan Lee Mary Jane Hospital Were Petersham Barracks

Fighting Scot Stowaway Repels Crew at Sea

A stowaway James McGovern from New York and Scotland, aged fifty two, fought the Celtic crew with a rusty razor for about 20 hours. He was subdued by Police Special Beat Officer William J. O'Brien after a tear gas bomb cleared the cabin.

Bobton Associated Press White Star Mner Celtic Doston Polite Force Paychopathic Hospital James MccGovern New York Scotland McGovern Britain Celtic Toom Stewart Gilbert Berry Harbo Jeremiah O'Neil William J. O'Brien

Volstead declares malt shops subject to arrest under law

Minneapolis dispatch reports Andrew Volstead, author of the national prohibition act, says malt shop operators can be arrested under Section 18 Paragraph 2 for possession or sale of materials intended for brewing intoxicating liquor. Northwest prohibition chief Ovate says raids will target all malt shops in the northwest.

Father of Prohibition Enforcement Act Northwest Enforcement Unit Minneapolis Minn Associated Press Andrew Volstead Northwest Prohibition Enforcement Unit Volstead Twin Cities Trator Northwest Volatead

Scott's death by own action proves insanity

Chicago Oct 9 The dramatic career of Russell Scott ends as he hangs himself in Cook county jail cell amid a murder case. His wife Catherine and attorney say his act proves insanity, while prosecutors note it would have brought the death penalty anyway. Scott, once an actor writer and promoter of a bridge project, faced life in prison after years of court fights.

Chicago Associated Press Russell Scott Joseph Maurer Scott Cook County Mfe Faw Detroit Windsor Ont Catherine Scott William Scott Stewart New York Germany Boorn Helland Liberty Magazine George Sylvester Viereck Philogophy Kafferty Plato

Thieves Loot Attorney Schnee's Brooklaxy Home

Burglars entered Abraham C. Schnee's residence at 77 Brooklaxy avenue and ransacked the house over the weekend, taking jewelry and valuables worth several hundred dollars. The discovery came at 7:30 last night when the family returned and found the interior in disarray. Detective Sergeant Frank M. Holbrook investigates. entry was through a rear unlocked window. Partial list includes a bracelet with emeralds, diamond pins, a seed pearl brooch, seed pearl neck chain, a Howard watch, cuff links, a Colt revolver, and other items.

Abraham C. Schnee Brooklaxy Avenue Frank M. Holbrook Detective Bureau Thesiglara Howard Venice Italy

Fifth victim dies in West 35th Street bombing

A fourth story tenement blast on West 35th Street killed another person, bringing the toll to five dead and 12 injured. Mrs Anna Kelalis, 34, died after leg amputation at Bellevue hospital. her mother and daughter also perished. An unexploded gelignite bomb found in the wreckage indicated a high powered explosive, with detectives calling the blast deliberate. Investigators sought a link to an unidentified man whose body was found among the rubble, debating if he experimented with the device.

New York Associated Press West 35Th Street Anna Kel»ailis Bellevue Hospital Robert W. Withers Department of Combustibles Fire Department Withers

Preacher's Car Strikes Pedestrian. Man Injured Seriously

Michael Casey 60 of 143 Wade street was struck at North avenue and Norman street yesterday at 9 46 am. He was taken to St Vincent's hospital in serious condition with probable skull fracture. Walter J. Homan of 236 North Bright avenue, a student preacher, was driving and under arrest on reckless driving charges after the accident. He was released on a 1000 bond for appearance in City court. Casey was crossing North avenue about 30 feet east of Norman street when struck by the mud guard of the car then knocked unconscious in the gutter. Homan stopped about 66 feet away at the Norman street intersection. An ambulance and Dr. Mayercik took Casey to the hospital. Further details were pending last night.

North Avenue Norman Street Michael Casey Wade Street St. Vincent's Hospital Walter J. Homan North Bright Avenue Gohittler California Yak Divinity School Willow Street Newsie Homan Casey Homen Police Department John J. Mayercik Caney

Gillette to push metric system in Congress this week

Washington and Roon report Senator Gillet Republican of Massachusetts will introduce a measure to replace weights and measures with the metric standard in the new Congress. Representative Britten Republican of Illinois will offer a companion bill in the House. In Germany, Princess Victoria zu Schaumburg-Lippe, 61, announced engagement to Russian student Benjamin Alexander Bubkoff, 27, at Dvorjamin.

Washington Associated Press Gillet Massachusetts House of Representatives Britten Vinnois Ronn Germany Victoria Ia Schaumburg-Lippe Mateer Dvorjamin Alexander Bubkoff Honn Univeralty

Bail bid in South Jersey murder case for Lillendahl Beach

Mrs. Margaret Lillendahl and Willis Beach of South Vineland seek release on bail after being indicted for the murder of Dr. A William Lillendahl on September 16. They are to apply tomorrow before Chief Justice Luther A Campbell of New Jersey Supreme Court. Proceedings follow their Atlantic County jail arraignments.

Mays Landing WN. J Associated Press Margaret Lillendahl Willis Beach South Vineland Tts Dr. Livendale Atston Road South Jersey Cameron Hinkla Atlantic County Charles M. Phillips Lilliendahl

Radio Commission Member Dies in San Francisco

Lieutenant Colonel John F. Dillon, sixty one, a member of the Federal Radio Commission, died at Letterman General Hospital. A native of Bellevue Ohio, he served in the U S Army from 1883 to 1912 then became a federal radio inspector. He supervised radio for the Sixth district from 1919 before his appointment to the commission last March.

San Francisco iBy Associated Press John F. Dillon Federal Radio Commission Letterman General Hospital Bellevue Ohio Dillon United States Army New York Washington Cleveland Chicago California Utah Arizona Nevada Hawaiian Islands

LILLIENDALL BOY WILL STAY AT UNCLE'S HOME

Eight year old Alfred Lilliendall remains with his uncle J Sherwood Thompson at 1888 Brewster Street as his mother Margeret Lilliendall awaits trial for the murder of her husband Dr A William Lilliendahl. Thompson denounces speculation and asserts his sister’s innocence.

Lilliendall Margeret Lilliendall Mays Landing New Jersey Alfred J. Sherwood Thompson Brewster Streat A. Wiliam Lililendahl Thompson Slater

Milford Man Burned to Death in Shore Road Car Crash

A Milford man, George Hickey of Mow Haven Avenue, was found burned beyond recognition in a car wreck on New Haven Avenue and Morningside Road. The eight cylinder sedan, owned by George Metzger of Bridgeport, overturned after crashing into a fence and caught fire. Hickey, identified by a blue suit remnants and a ring, died at the scene. investigators and a coroner examined the case as the driver Metzger was later located in Bridgeport.

Milford Shore Road Mary Danbury Thia County Hawley Lauralton Hall Westport Weston Lethbridge George Hickey Mow Haven Avenue New Haven Avenue Morningside Road New Haver Hickey Frank McLaughlin Neugetuek Mur Devon Savin Rock George Metager Broad Street Bridgeport George Dumraene Automobile Meteger Gaturdey Matsger el Mir Mew Lever Ae Tee An Hickey William Hickey Indian River Bridge Mclaughlin Fire Department Milfore Poolle Eftorte Metzger Bridedport Beay Wes Theron Ford River Street Billford

Bridgeport Teens Confess Auto Theft Spree

Sixteen year old Russell Frisbie and sixteen year old Salys tore Guzzi confessed to stealing thirteen automobiles for rides in Bridgeport. Captured on Rowstey Street after an attempted car theft, they recount dates from late September to early October. They are held at police headquarters and to be arraigned in City Court.

Bridgeport Russell Frisbie Broad Street Salystore Guzzi Aixteen Warren Street Rowstey Street Henry Sullivan Sullivan Frische Third Precinct Guzzi Videa

JEWISH FEAST STARTS TONIGHT IN BRIDGEPORT

Orthodox Jews in Bridgeport begin the eight day Feast of Tabernacles with services at synagogues tonight. Future services are planned for tomorrow Wednesday and next Monday to Wednesday. The feast marks joyous religious observance commemorating the Israelites wanderings and harvest festival, with citron and palm symbols prominent in Orthodox homes. The festival ends at sundown Tuesday and starts the one day Elmhat Torah, when the final Torah portion is read and Genesis chapter one begun.

Bridgeport Tabernacles Palestine

Weston Special Election Heads to Break Tie for First Selectman

Weston prepares for a crucial special vote to fill the first selectman and assessor posts after tied results at last week’s municipal election. Democrat Samuel Shethar and Republican Irving J. Lockwood each earned 134 votes for selectman while Republican G Warren Bradley and Democrat Henry Rowland each had 138 for assessor. Polls open 6:30 am to 5 pm. Ballots will be officially counted about 6 pm. Citizens from all walks halted daily duties to participate, ensuring every vote counts in this close race.

Weston First Selectman Ennuel Samuel Shethar Irving J. Lockwood Fir Selectiman G. Warren Bradley Henry Rowland Aasensor Arthur C. Bradley New York Nelda

Paralyzed Palacios football player near death

Cast Berry 18, Palacios, Tex., remains alive after 300 hours with artificial respiration as doctors warn death is near. He was injured in a truck collision during a game last Saturday and now suffers lung paralysis, with a motor plane sent from Houston and friends sustaining him in 15 to 30 minute shifts.

Berry Barry Houston

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