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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1927

Page

2

Inunction Bars Fight Film Showings In Connecticut

A federal judge issued a temporary injunction restraining officials from interfering with Connecticut screenings of the Tunney Dempsey fight films. Leonard Film Co of New Haven plans a CT release, asserting exclusive rights, while a similar restraining order was granted to Julius Gros. A permanent injunction hearing is set for October 31 in Hartford.

John A Leonard New Haven Leonard Film Company Mr. Leonard New York Connecticut Hartford Grand Theatre Oes United States William E Egan Hartord Thomas Julius Gros Gros Moses Davia Hertford

Dunne Beer Case Ends Sudden Collapse in New York

The Dunne beer conspiracy case closes abruptly as 11 defendants face dropped charges and Barney Dunne and his son plead guilty to smuggling involving a New York brewery raid on West New Brighton. Sentencing for Barney Dunne is set for October 31. The case centered on a multi million dollar beer operation linked to the Dunne family.

New York Associated Press Sewinst Barney” Dunne Wester Tork N J Dunne Barney Unex Ely Cnaryen Manufacture & Posseasion

Y M C A Lowers Boy Members Age Limit

The local Y M C A announced a policy change to admit boys under nine. A nine to seventeen class will form this Saturday in Badlock gym, with weekly tests and fitness routines led by the boys' work secretary William E Abbot.

William E Abbott Badlock Gapies Reley Roe Exercias

Takes More Than Two to Make a Quarrel Cobb Takes More Than Two to Make a Quarrel

Irving Cobb recalls a comic tale about a peace maker who encounters a quarrel over a dispute between America and France. A husband denies a quarrel, insisting there is no difference of opinion, while his wife asserts she will not receive her portion of his wages.

Irving COBB New York America France

Rival candidates meet at Algonquin club dinner

Bridgeport news notes Kit page 13 covers rival candidates meeting at the Algonquin club. Other items include a cigarette blamed for an early morning fire, a court discussion on Dead girl wards, and a court case where Dr Horwitz faces a trial. Reports also mention health debates on prohibition, a storekeeper robbery, and traffic issues in Fairfield County.

Bridgeport Algonquin Club Lions Club Buckley Horwitz Behrens Atwater State Fairfield County Thomas Connecticut

Witness charges Mrs Knapp forged names on checks

Albany dispatch reports Mrs Florence E Knapp former secretary of state was charged by her secretary Mrs Luella Ninde in the census administration probe. Ninde testified that 83,945.90 in expense vouchers bore Knapp endorsed names or signatures. Forty five checks were presented in evidence with 33 signed in Knapp’s hand or deemed by Ninde to be her handwriting. Ninde said she never received the funds and had not been indebted to Knapp. The accounts allegedly covered various trips and expenses, some not performed by Ninde or connected to census work. (Continued on Page Ten)

Grayson Carroll Broadway Siys Remus Taylor Hnapp Liliiendahrvevains McCarter Hall Rio de Janiero Argentina Tennessee Rome Albany Associated Press Florence E. & Knapp Luella V Ninde Ninde Knapp College of Home Economica Syracuse University Minde Elthe

Carroll Goes Back to New York Today

Atlanta, Oct 19. Earl Carroll to return to Broadway tomorrow after over four months in the Atlanta Federal penitentiary. Dr Charles T Nellans says Carroll has gained weight and become physically stronger while in prison. His release on parole awaits final papers from Washington, with liberation expected before noon tomorrow.

Atlanta Earl Carroll Broadway Atlanta Federal Penitentiary Charles T Nellans New York Mberty Washington

Klan Leaders Denounced as Lawless in Alabama

Attorney General Charlie C McCall resigns from the Ku Klux Klan after alleging the leadership is lawless and that Klan heads shield and plan crimes. He cited recent floggings and intimidation while praising state authorities seeking to enforce the law.

Klan Montgomery Ata Associatedl Press Ku Klux Klan Alabama Lawleas Charlie C McCall Onvonta Blound Cilnshaw Kian T MrCall

Athlete Escapes Death In Williams College Hit and Run

Arthur Fox former Brown athlete and Williams College baseball coach survived a highway crash with minor injuries after his car spun out while speeding toward New London upon learning he had become a father. A second vehicle veered into his path forcing the skid and rollover.

Williamstown Mess Iby Associated Press New London Conn Arthur Fox Williams College Wbia Fox

Interior Secretary Visits Connecticut Power Projects

U S Secretary of the Interior Dr Hubert Work toured Connecticut Light and Power Company's hydro electric plants at Stevenson and Lake Danbury. He was joined by Dr David Cheater Brown and chief engineer Charles Campbell to view the setups and discuss ideas. Henry Roraback of Hartford was to accompany him but could not. Work will stay with the Browns in Danbury through the week.

United States Secretary of the Interior New Fairfield Westport Fairfield Danbury Hubert Work Connecticut Light and Power Company Stevenson Lake Danbury Work David Cheater Brown Charles Campbell Secretary of the Interior Tdeas Campbell Henry Rorabsck Hartford Prealtant Hertford Secretary of Interior David Chester Brown

Socialist Mayor Candidate Targets Rivals in Dry Act Clash

Jasper McLevy, Socialist mayoral candidate, attacked Democratic nominee Fred Atwater and Mayor Behrens over tax abatements and enforcement, inviting a public policy debate as critics frame a broader dry act crackdown. A Hartford citizens committee formed to support law enforcement and cooperate with police, echoing the Simpson prohibition era push.

Jasper McLevy Fred Atwater Atwater Sebvens McLevy Hebrews Behrens Atwates

Sherman poet wins national Poetry prize in Chicago

Malcolm Cowley of Sherman Connecticut is one of four poets honored by Poetry magazine for his seven poems titled Blue Juniata Now 29, a Harvard graduate who studied abroad and translated French works He’s married to a noted artist and moved to Sherman two years ago Other winners include Leon Turner of Sweetwater Oklahoma Jessica N North of Chicago and Maurice Lesemann of Chicago for their respective poetryGroup name In Oklahoma Impersonal and New Poems were featured.

Chicago Malcolm Cowley Sherman, Conn Mr. Cowley Blue Juniata Connecticut Harvard University Harvard Maurice Lesemann

James F Mooney Dies at Home in City

James F Mooney longtime landscape contractor and president of James Mooney and Sona died after a short illness at his home 412 Mountain Grove street He helped beautify Senaide park and many city homes Surviving are his son William and daughters Miss Grace Mooney Mrs Filla Paetsch and Miss Zeta Mooney Funeral at his home tomorrow morning at 6 30 and burial at St Michels Cemetery with St Peter s Church membership noted

James F Mooney James Mooney and Sona Company Mountain Grove Street Senaide Park Mooney Company Hin Mooney Copperhead St Peters

Dancer Falls From 12 Stories in Times Square

Eighteen year old Jane Johneer a Kansas City dancer was killed in an apparent accidental fall from a 12th story hotel room window in the Claridge hotel Times Square New York. Police noted the death after her mother Mrs Ethel Johnson arrived to claim the body for return to Kansas City.

New York Associated Press Jane Johneer Kansas City Claridge Ethel Johnson Bartel

Marine Band Arrives for Two City Concerts Today

The United States Marine Band led by Captain Taylor Bronson arrives this morning at eleven o'clock for two concerts at the State fimoy on Main street, under police and fire department sponsorship. The afternoon show at two thirty is free for seventh and eighth graders, with an expected 4,000 students in attendance. An evening performance for adults only at eight thirty will be announced by the local organizing committee.

Taylor Bronson United States Marine Band Main Street Papua Stichfield AS Oc'nck Cnet

Hall-Mills parallel noted in Lilliendahl defense case

Newark October 18 former New Jersey attorney general Robert H McCarter and chief defense in Hall Mills case has been retained by Mrs Margaret Lilliendahl and Willis Beach charged with killing her husband Dr William Lilliendahl The defense plans joint trial while Lilliendahl and Beach remain jailed at May's Landing The case mirrors the Hall Mills murder in tone and cast with detectives and Hammonton attorney Charles M Phillips involved in the defense

Newark N. J Robert H. McCarter New Jeraey Hall-Mills Margaret Lilliendahl Willis Beach South Vine Wiliam Lilliendalt Hammonton Mra New Jersey Rumason Liliendehlesse Charles M. Phillips Mrs Lillendahl Hall

Body of Mather Found in Hole on Mount Elbert

Richard L Mather of Niagara Falls New York 33 years old wealthy mountaineer disappeared after starting ascent of Mount Elbert He fell into a five foot hole near the peak and died gloves and field glasses found near the discovery site Searchers and locals aided by Frederick Lovelace Niagara Falls official and Mather's wife who stayed at a hotel before the climb previously climbed peaks near Colorado Springs and Trinidad Colorado

Twin Lakes Colorado Associated Press Richard L Mether Niagara Falls Mather Mount Elbert Dilzzaad New York Frederick Lovelace Power Company Moaga~ra Falls Colorado Springs Trinidad

Fall Alone Court Insurance Secrecy Ties to Oil Leases

Washington October 18 government witness Pinney testified Fall ordered secrecy on Teapot dome oil leases as trial unfolds. Sinclair defense argues patriotism drove actions. Littleton admits 230,500 in Liberty bonds used after Fall left cabinet, asserts 26,000 payment for travel related work. Defense claims Plot planned by subordinates. government cites 256,000 from Liberty bonds as bribe in lease favoring Sinclair.

Inney Harry P Sinclair Martin Littleton Sinclair Littleton Fall Haring Shelek Wee Russia Litteton Tha' Sinclair Edwin Denby Interior Navy Departments Liberty Bonda Pall Interior Department

Boy Slayer of Father Bailed for Funeral

Darrel Dutton, sixteen, confessed murderer of his father Frederick Dutton, was admitted to bail of 910,000 to attend his father’s funeral in Wrights Pennsylvania. Bond signed by sympathetic business men. He said he shot to frighten his father during a drunken rage after threats toward his two young sisters, Florence seven and Imogene three. The boy is charged with murder.

Clean Associated Press Darrel Dutton Frederick Dutton Wrights Darrel Title Florence Imogene

Grayson Plane Delayed by Rain at Old Orchard Maine

A northeast rain storm and dense fog halted the Mikoraku plane The Dawn crews from Old Orchard, Maine. The weighing and gear testing were postponed to tomorrow while passengers visited Sanford Biddeford and Portland. Brice Goldsborough noted likely two weeks before winter cold halts Atlantic flights. no decision on future flight plans before week’s end.

Old Orchard Maine Associated Press Frances W Greyeon Sanford Here Kiwanis Club Bidderford Portland Cung Saco Brice Goldsborough Mra Grayson Atlantic Tha Graysons Sen New York

Lisbon Hopes To See Ruth Elder And Pilot

Disparate reports swirl over Ruth Sider and her pilot George Haldeman’s route as the Portuguese mail boat Lima nears Lisbon. Rumors say they may abandon Lisbon en route to Paris by hydro airplane, with Lima due around October 24 or 25 and reporters awaiting confirmed plans in Madeira.

Lisbon Associated Press Ruth Sider Azores Lima Ina Eider George Haldeman Parla Funchal Madeira

Experts Disagree on Dry Law Results and Alcohol Deaths

Cincinnati and New York health experts presented opposing views at the American Public Health association. Dr Haven Emerson of Columbia argued indirect evidence shows public health improvement from prohibition, while Dr Louis Dublin of Metropolitan Life contended prohibition failed to reduce adult male mortality and linked rising alcoholism deaths to broader health trends. Dublin noted improved outcomes for some groups but overall death rates from heart and kidney diseases rose. The session also elected officials including Dr William Peters of Cincinnati as vice president and re-elected treasurer Dr Louis Dublin.

Haven Emerson Columbia University New York di Lewis Dublin di Dubin Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Une Dublin Hernan N. Bundesen Chicago Public Health Association William Peters Cincinnati Vce George Weuler James Ruperts Hamilton Ant Louis Dub Ia Treasurem Homer N Calver Rurelpry

Washout Derails Train Killing Engineer and Fireman

A Lackawanna Passenger train from Binghamton to New York plunged into a washout near Ralletead Pennsylvania in dense fog after heavy rain. Engineer Milton Esterbrook of Elmira and his fireman died, while passengers endured a severe jolt though no others were seriously hurt.

Ralletead Associated Press Lackawanna Binghamton N. Y New York City Milton Esterbrook Elmire N Hallsted

Kellogg and Bingham discuss China at State Department

Secretary Kellogg conferred with Senator Bingham regarding the Chinese situation. Details kept to a minimum, the purpose to glean insights from Bingham after his Far Eastern tour, as Minister MacMurray returns to Peking after leave.

Washington Kellogg State Department Bingham Connecticut China Minster MacMurray United States Becom Peking Hexton

Also Mentioned on This Page

United States Court W. S. Attorney Associates Press Inter Motion sunney-Dempesey Edwin Thomas United States District Court Leonard Film Com- Loy David Wetnatock Mab Alfred Unger Barney” Dunne Dunne Bee City of Home Captain Wen Featlees Dr McCoy Princes Cadman Wenrt Army Yale Dan Skilling Damon Runyon Pinky Silverberg Wee Burn Woodway Enag Ax Paulino Khapp U. S. Secretary of Interior Conn Dr. Work Herbert Brown the Olives Church Roscoe Vining Anti-Saloon League Rey Mr Simpson Sherman James F. Mooney Dancer Marine Band Mars. Lilliendahl Lilliendahl DeRussey John J. Gregory de Russey Great Swamp Road Wood William Lilliendahl Edward Wheeler Hall Mra Tamberlain South Winstead Hole Finney Roosevelt Goveernment Paul BC. Pinney Ome Naval Oid WEA Isbon Ruth Elder Ohio American Public Health Association Newspapref Achive
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