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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1927

Page

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Connecticut Fight Film Injunction Blocks Interference

A federal judge issued a temporary injunction restraining U S officers from interfering with Connecticut exhibitions of the Tunney Dempsey fight films. The Leonard Film Co of New Haven will begin distributing the films. a permanent injunction hearing is set for October 31. In Hartford, the Grand Theatre will resume showing the films likely tomorrow afternoon after a brief seizure incident.

New Haven Associated Press Connecticut Chicago Edwin G Thomas United States District Court Leonard Film Com John A Leonard Leonard Fim Company Leonard New York Hartford United States Willam & Egan Thomas Julius Gros Gros Moses Davis Tims District of Connecticut Asociated Press Grand Theatre David Weinstock Alfred Unger

Dunne Beer Case Ends Abruptly After Dismissals

In New York on October 19, the Associated Press reports the dismissal of conspiracy charges against Barney Dunne of Wester York NJ and 16 others. The case centered on a brewery operation in West New Brighton and a raid that yielded 600 000 in beer. Barney Dunne and his son pleaded guilty to possession and related counts were dropped for the remaining defendants.

New York Associated Press Barney" Dunne Wester York We 2 Dunne Barney New Brighton Wew Talend Berney” Dunne and Hia Son Shaver Freh Dunnes New Jer

YMCA Lowers Age for Boy Members

The YMCA announces a reduced boy membership age to nine, starting Saturday. A class for ages nine to twelve will form, meeting at 9 am in the gymnasium with group games and modified sports under the Physical Department supervision.

Loca Y McA William E Abbott Gots Astoday

Takes More Than Two to Make a Quarrel Cobb

Cobb retells a tale of a peace maker who encounters a marred couple in a quarrel over wages. He notes that without a difference of opinion there is no quarrel, implying only perceived disputes fuel international tensions. The piece satirically reflects on debates over debt between America and France.

Irvin Ss. Cobb New York America France Asid

Rival candidates meet at Algonquin club dinner

Rival candidates meet at the Algonquin club dinner as campaign activity intensifies. Coverage notes include Behrens and Atwater targets and broader political maneuvering noted in state reports.

Witness Charges Imrs Knapp For Forged Names on 10 Checks

Albany N Y Oct 19 Mrs Florence Be Knapp former secretary of state is charged by witness Luella Ninde with endorsing her secretarys name to 33 expense checks totaling 345.90 drawn in Nindes name. Ninde testified she did not receive the funds and could not recognize most signatures. The accounts covered trips for Census work and personal uses, some never taken or never in the places listed.

Albany N. Y Associated Press Florence BE Knapp Luella V. Ninde Ninds College of Home Economica Syracuse University Ninde Mra Knapp Ahé Mre Ninde

Carroll Returns to Broadway After Prison Stay

Harl Carroll will begin his return to Broadway tomorrow after over four months in the Atlanta Federal penitentiary. Dr Charles T Nellans reports he will weigh 25 to 30 pounds more on release and appear physically stronger though mental strain unknown. Parole papers were expected from Washington tonight and liberation was arranged for tomorrow noon.

Atlanta Associated Press Harl Carroll Broadway Atlanta Federal Charles T. Nellans New York Nellans Carroll Liberty Washington

Klan Leaders Denounced as Lawless in State

In Montgomery Ain on October 19 the attorney general Charlies McCall resigned from the Ku Klux Klan denouncing its leadership as lawless. He said the Klan is aiding crimes and shielding offenders while law officers seek to enforce criminal laws.

Montgomery Ain Associated Press Ku Klux Klan Alshama Charlies McCall Oneonta Klan Prac

Athlete escapes death near Williamstown incident

Arthur Fox, former Brown athlete and now baseball coach at Wil Haus College, nearly died in a collision while speeding toward New London upon learning he had become a father of an eight pound boy. His car skidded, rolled once, and he escaped with minor injuries after swerving to avoid another vehicle.

Williamstown Mass Associated Plass New London

Interior Secretary Visits Conn. Hydro Power Projects

Secretary of the Interior Dr Hubert Work visited Connecticut Light and Power Company's two hydro electric projects at Stevenson and Lake Danbury. He was joined by Danbury resident Dr David Chester Brown and chief engineer Charles Campbell. Henry Roraback was to accompany him but could not due to duties. The visit continues through the week.

Danbury Hubert Work United States Secretary of the Interior Connecticut Light and Power Company Stevenson Lake Danbury Work David Chester Brown Charles Campbell Tdeas Campbell Henry Roraback Hartford Secretary of Interior David Cheater Brown

Socialist McLevy Opens Push in City Campaign

Jasper McLevy Socialist mayoral hopeful blasts the two major party nominees and calls for a public discussion with Pred Atwater and mayoral incumbent Behrens. He questions tax abatements and accuses both parties of fault, echoing prohibition raids led by Rev Charles W Simpson. A law enforcement committee at the University Club vows to cooperate with police.

Walt Jasper McLevy Pred Atwater Democratic Party Atwater Behrens McLevy Atwate Herbert Brown Olivet Church Roscoe Vining Hartford Anti-Saloon League Mr. Simpson

Sherman poet Malcolm Cowley wins Poetry magazine prize

Dispatch from Chicago reports Sherman Connecticut native Malcolm Cowley wins one of Poetry magazine's four national awards for a collection of seven poems led by Blue Juniata. Cowley, 29, Harvard 1918 graduate, writes for magazines, translates from French, and lives on a Sherman farm. Other winners include Leo Turner, Desuica North, and Maurice Lenemann.

Chicago Malcolm Cowley Sherman, Conn Cowley Connecticut Harvard University Harvard Mr. Cowley Pennsylvania Juniata River Maurice Lenemann

Mooney Landscape Firm Leader James F Mooney Dies

James F Mooney, president of Mooney and Sons landscape contractors, died at his home 412 Mountain Grove street after a short illness. A longtime city gardener, his company completed major Seaside Park work and beautified many homes. He came here from Shrewsbury Mass at age six and leaves a widow, a son Ron, two other sons William and James, and three daughters. Funeral arrangements listed from his home to St Peter’s Church with burial at Mohawk centers.

James F Mooney James Mooney Mooney Shrewsbury Mass Ron William Fila Paetech Gince Mins Zeta Mooney Hia Ita St Peter's Cinvech Machwek

Dancer Dies After 12th Floor Fall in Times Square

Jane Rohnson an eighteen year old solo dancer from Kansas City is killed instantly after falling from a 12th floor hotel room in the Claridge News reports police call the death accidental Mrs Ethel Johnson her mother said the dancer had felt dizzy and opened the window for air in mid morning as the crowd gathered to watch the body was prepared for burial back in Kansas City

New York C.t Associated Press Jane Rohnson Kansas City Claridge Ethel Johnson Miss Johnson Earl Johnson Times ‘Square

Marine Band Arrives for City Concerts this Morning

The United States Marine Band led by Captain Taylor Branson arrives in the city at 11:00 AM to perform two concerts at the State Armory on Main Street. An afternoon free concert for seventh and eighth graders is set for 2:30 PM, while an adults only show is scheduled for 6:00 PM. Police and fire officials will escort the band from the railroad station to the Britannia hotel. Over 4,000 students expected. Mayor F. William Behrous and officials organized the visit.

Taylor Branson United States Marine Band State Armory Main Street F William Behrous Btrittiria

Lilliendahl Defense Ties to Hall-Mills Case Emerges

Mrs Margaret Lilliendahl faces charges for the slaying of her husband Dr William Lilliendahl. Robert H McCarter, former New Jersey attorney general, to defend alongside Hammonton attorney Charles M Phillips. Willis Beach and Myra Hall parallels are noted as trials may be joined. John J Gregory works for the defense while Postmistress Tamberlain is a key prosecution witness. The two cases are staged for November 12 at May’s Landing jail setting.

Grayson Carroll Broadway Dancer Remus Vimet Taylor Barber Knapp Lilliendahl Rewins McCarter Hall Rio de Jamero Argentina Tennessee Rome McCoy Parkes Cadman Elseinesh Finance Beware N. J Robert H. McCarter New Jersey Hall-Mills Bee Margaret Lilliendahl Willis Beach South Vineland Poultry Raiser Wi Mam Lilliendahl Hammonton Rumson LilMendah Charles M. Phillips DeRussey's Lane John J. Gregory Lilliendahl de Russey Great Swamp Road Wood Trail William Lilliendahl Edward Wheeler Hall Tamberlain South Vineland

Mather Found Dead After Fall Into Hole on Mount Elbert

Richard L Mather, 33, Niagara Falls financier, moved to Colorado seeking climbs near Mount Elbert. His body was found today after missing since October, with injuries from a fall into a five foot prospect hole during a blizzard. Dispatches say his wife in Niagara Falls had not divorced him. Search parties and mountaineers had scoured the snow clad slopes.

Twin Lakes Colorado Preas Richard L Mather Niagara Falls Mather Mount Elbert New York Frederick Lovelace Power Company Niagara Falla Colorado Springs Trinidad

Fall Alone Put Through Oil Leases Secrecy Charged

Washington October 1 Government witness Finney testified the Teapot naval oil lease was finalized behind closed doors in the Interior department with strict secrecy at Fall's order. The case pits former Interior Secretary Fall and Harry Sinclair on conspiracy to defraud the government of naval oil reserves. Defense said Liberty bonds paid for legal work and denied a bribe, arguing patriotism and subordinates drafted the lease.

United States Secretary of the Interior New Fairfield Westport Fairfield Corner Page & General Teapot Dome Interior Department Finney Nis Harry ¥. Sinclair Warlier Martin Liteieson Sinclair Littleton Interior and Wavy Department Fall Ichiet

Boy Slayer of Father Bailed for Funeral

Darrel Dufton, sixteen, confessed murderer of his father Frederick Dufton, forty seven, at Wrights Pa. He was admitted to bail of 1000000 to attend the funeral. Bond signed by sympathetic businessmen. Dufton said he shot to frighten his father in a drunken rage as the parent threatened to kill his two younger sisters Florence seven and Imogene three. The boy remains charged with murder.

Dunne Bec Organizaion City of Rome Associated Press Darrel Dufton Frederick Dufton Wrights Darrel Florence Imogene

Grayson Plane Delayed by Rain at Old Orchard

A northeast rain storm drenched Old Orchard Maine grounding the Sikorsky plane Dawn and delaying testing. Mechanics cannot work as cold dampness halts gear retraction work with a possible restart by weekend. Mrs Frances Grayson and party toured Sanford Biddeford and Portland and attended church services in Saco.

Old Orchard Maine Associated Press Sikorsky Frances W. Greyson Sanford Here Kiwanis Club Biddeford Portland Saco Brice Goldsborough Grayson

Lisbon Hopes to See Ruth Elder and Pilot

The Lisbon correspondent reports rising interest in Ruth Elder and her pilot, George Haldeman, as they travel aboard the Portuguese mail boat Lima from the Azores. Rumors cite a possible direct hydroplane flight to Paris, bypassing Lisbon, with the Lima due October 24, 1935. Correspondents scout Funchal and Madeira for definite plans.

Lisbon Associated Press Ruth Elder Azores Lima Elder George Haldeman Paris Funchsl Madeira

Experts Split Over Dry Law Health Effects and Alcohol Deaths

Cincinnati reports two leading health experts presented opposing views on prohibition at the American Public Health Association meeting. Dr Haven Emerson cited indirect evidence of public health benefits while Dr Louis Dublin argued prohibitions failed to cut alcoholism mortality among adult men. Dublin noted mortality in men declined for some diseases but overall alcoholism deaths tripled in recent years. Herman N. Bundesen of Chicago was elected Public Health Association president with officers named from Cincinnati New York and Ontario.

Haven Emerson Columbia University New York Louis Dublin Dublin Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Emeiro TM Herman N. Bundesen Chicago Public Health Association Jet Public Health Willan Peters Cincnanti Vicr-Pesidents George W Wolles Janes Roberts Hamiton Poe Homer N Calver

Washout derailment kills two on Lackawanna train

A Lackawanna local from Hinghamton to New York plunged into a washout near Halletead Pennsylvania. Engineer Milton Esterbrook of Bimbe New York and the fireman were buried in the wreckage. The mail car left tracks but did not top the embankment. Passengers were not injured. Dense fog after heavy rain impaired visibility.

Halletead Associated Press Lackawanna Hinghamton N. Y New York City Milton Esterbrook Bimbe

Kellogg Reports China Talks With Bingham at State Dept

Secretary Kellogg met at the State Department with Senator Leimter Bingham of Connecticut to discuss the Chinese situation. Bingham had returned recently from an extended Far Eastern tour and was to provide his firsthand impressions and views on the current disturbances in China. The purpose of the conference was described only as gathering a first hand statement from the senator.

Washington Associated Press Kellogg State Department Leimter Bingham Connecticut China Mima MacMurray Jug Bees Peking

Also Mentioned on This Page

United States Court Tunney-Dempsey Pany Bridgeport Algonquin Club Lions Club Buckley Gourt Horwitz Fairfield County U. S Army Yale Dan Skilling Damon Runyon Pinky Silverberg Wee Burn Woodway Negan Paulino Imrs Employe Sre. Knapp Klan U. S. Secretary of Interior Conn Dr. Work Roraback Ted Sherman James F. Mooney Marine Band Hole Interior Fail Roosevelt Bindair Tial F.C. Finney Cincinnati Ohio American Public Health Association Bingham Nlewepaper Shfeiv Es
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