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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1927

Page

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We will rebuild at once urges St Mary's pastor

Rev M Ernest Wilson told worshippers at Waltersville School that St Mary's will rebuild immediately after a devastating fire. He said parishioners should remain steadfast, that fifty years of parish work would continue, and a new church would arise more glorious than before. A meeting was set for this evening to plan the rebuild and Jubilee events.

St. Mary's Church M. Ernest Wilson Waltersville St. Mary's St. Mary’s Pather Wilson God Catholica Bridgeport Wilson St. Mary's School Father Wilson Walternville School St. Mary’s School John J Wilan Hartford Seidgeport Milford Yale Alexander Alison Gays Leong Tong United Church Ishop St. Anthony’s State Fairfield County Smith Trumbull Norwalk Westport Court Stratford Huntington Grange

State Policeman Injured in Motorcycle Fall at Greens Farms

Westport dispatch reports State Policeman Lesley Longfellow of the Westport barracks was thrown from his motorcycle yesterday afternoon at the Shore road and Morningside drive corner. He suffered cuts and bruises to his legs and arms, was treated at the barracks by Drs. William J Tracey and Edward J Tracey of Norwalk, and will be off duty for about two weeks.

Westport Lesley Longfellow Westport Barracks Longfellow Shore Road Morningside Drive Greens Farms William J Edward J Tracey Norwalk Gitt Mike Smith Howell Soulo C. K Heady Janis H. Maher James Maher Jr J. Quirk Thomas Wee King Street Martinsburg Bridgeport First Presbyterian State Street Myrtle Avenue George J. Smith Road Street Milford Alison, Jr Eaby Chuch W. G West Virginia

Fire damages salt lake city paper plant and nearby buildings

Fire in the rear of the Carpenter Paper Company in Salt Lake City’s business district caused about 900 dollars in damage. By 11 o clock, two hours after starting, the blaze was not controlled and three additional buildings were damaged.

Salt Lake City Assoriated Press Carpenter Paper Company

It Depends on Who Wears the Shoe Says Cobb

Irving Cobb notes that Chicago a play about murder in New York scores big, predicting Broadway style murders will captivate Chicago audiences. He suggests the city’s taste flips between New York and Chicago homicide humor and aesthetic.

Irvings COBB New York Chicago Broadway Manhattan

Bridgeport girl dies and Yale student arrested

A Bridgeport girl was killed and another seriously injured in a Milford Turnpike accident. Yale University student arrested in connection with the incident. Also listed are varied local items including church events, community notes, and sports summaries.

Taken to Hillside Home after ambulance aid for hungry man

Verea Ludwig, aged sixty two, of 176 Pine Street, was taken by ambulance Saturday afternoon to Hillside Home in the Emergency hospital. He was destitute and weak from lack of food.

Verea Ludwig Pine Street Hillside Home

Flying Governor Wins His Wings As Capable Pilot

Connecticut Governor Trumbull earned the title of The Flying Governor by soloing at Brainard Field. He arrived from Plainville for flying lessons, then flew three solo trips lasting about thirty minutes with Lt. Copland. Knox said he may apply for a pilot license, to be granted on request.

Hartford Associated Press Connecticut Trumbull Plainville Aloe Bramarield Henry C Copland 118Th Copland Governor Trumbull Brainard Field Clarence M. Knox

Exiled Chilean Leaders Leave for Buenos Aires

Former President Arturo Alessandri and several ex ministers sail to Buenos Aires amid reports of Chilean government exile orders. Argentina says its ambassador attended a dinner with exiled Chilean figures where conspiracy claims surfaced. Malbran offered resignation as tensions ease toward settlement.

Santiago Chile Associated Press Arturo Alessandri Herman Ernesto Barros Jarpa Luisalberto Carole Ematio Tlustrado Buenos Aires Alessandri Argentina Associated Preas Ricardo Maibran Luig Ozquierdo Ambrssador Washington Benito Villanueva Senate Aleasandr Malbran

Destitute Chinaman Charlie Doo to receive burial aid

A destitute Chinese man Charlie Doo who died Saturday at Hillside Home near Bridgeport is to receive burial help. Leong Sunshing Joe, a Bridgeport merchant, will either organize funds with the On Leong Tong or arrange a church burial with United Congregational Church if needed. The On Leong Tong in New York plans to send a representative, and Joe will personally oversee the arrangements to ensure a proper burial. The body lies at Louis E Richards funeral parlors on Main Street.

Charlie Doo Hillside Home Potter's Feld Doo Leong Sunshing State Street Joe On Leong New York Tong Boo Joe" Leong Sunshing On Leong Tong Bridge- Port Louis E Richards Main Street Mr. Richards United Congregational Church Park Avenue Charlie Doe

Lindbergh Ends Air Tour and Plans Rest

Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh completed a 22 350 mile U. S. tour in the Spirit of St Louis finishing just ahead of schedule at Mitchell Field New York. He said he has no fixed plans and plans to rest a few days then visit Michigan flying other planes, with St Louis likely later. A crowd of about 2 000 cheered his arrival and his remarks about overhauling the aircraft.

Feele Michigan Mitchel Field Associated Press Charles A. Lindbergh St. Louis Lindbergh Philadelphia Jty

McMullen Defends Farm Policy Against Borah Plan

Governor Adam McMullen of Nebraska warned that Senator Borah’s plan to control Western delegates at the 1928 Republican National Convention could jeopardize farm legislation and aid reactionaries. He argued the move would split Western support and imperil the party’s general election prospects, urging opposition to Borah’s tactics in primaries.

Lincoln New Associated Preas Adam McMullen Nebraska Borah McMullen McMillan Becausatt Prank v. Lowden Illinois Agriculture Borsh

Four Cars Stolen Found Abandoned In Bridgeport Streets

Four automobiles reported stolen were found abandoned on Bridgeport streets yesterday and returned to their owners. A sedan owned by Abe Lifshit, registration F-39012, stolen from James street and Harrar avenue between 9:30 and 11:15 last night, was recovered. A roadster belonging to Edward Wilson, stolen from in front of the Ritz dance hall in Black Rock at 12 05 yesterday morning, was found on Cannon street. A touring car owned by William Hill, stolen from 98 Arch street Saturday night, was recovered on Chopsy Hill road. A touring car owned by H B Waterous, stolen Saturday night from the railroad station, was found on Revere Street yesterday. A car stolen October 21 from Congrea agreet, owned by Frank Frederick of Milford, was recovered in the North End.

Bridgeport Abe Lifshit Main Street James Street Harrar Avenue Edward Wilson Whalley Avenue New Haven Black Rock Cannon Street Wiliam Hill Archstreet Chopsy Hill H B. Waterous East Hampton Revere Street Con+grea agreet Frank Frederick Milford

Hankow Breaks All Relations With Nanking

Hankow's political council declares severance of all ties with Nanking accusing it of breaking promises to Wuhan. The foreign affairs commissioner has informed consular representatives. The retreating Wuhanite fourth army mined the Yangtao river for about 100 miles between Nanking and Wuhu, hindering many Chinese and foreign steamers without local military permission.

Hankow Associated Freas Nanking Wuhan

Women colleges face funding crisis says top leaders

Boston October 28 The heads of Barnard Bryn Mawr Mt Holyoke Radcliffe Smith Vassar and Wellesley issue a joint Atlantic Monthly article warning that men control most philanthropy for higher education. They argue women students total 8600 nationwide, with half marrying soon, and urge equal funding to ensure parity in education and opportunity.

Boston Associated Press America Atlantic Monthly Barnard Bry Mawr Mt. Holyoke Radcliffe Smith, Vasser Wellesley Virginia Crocheron Gildersleeve Marion Edwards Park Mary E. Wool Jay Ada L. Comstock Willam Allan Neilson Henry Noble MacCracken Ben F. Pendigton

Japanese Dirigible Explodes In Midair Over Kozujaland

Special Cable Dispatch from Tokyo reports Japan's sole airship NRG destroyed in a midair explosion during naval maneuvers off the Izu group. Seven crew saved, one critically hurt, emperor reviewing the fleet nearby. Built in Japan from Italian design, launched last April, engine trouble and high winds blamed.

Tokio Japan NRG Kozujaland Izu Umberto Noblie Amundsen Norge Mobile

Husband slays lover at Santiago carnival tragedy

At the Santiago spring carnival Marvin Gazetto a prominent businessman leapt into a decorated car and seized Elena Thanez Dvalle De Garetto also known as Pix strotte. Rivero Al dunate Manuel Rivero Al dunate pursued Gazetto and shot Garetto who returned fire killing him.

Santiago Associated Presa Marvin Gazetto Estado Street Plettot Hine Gerette Pan Rivero Garette

Grayson Plane’s Third Hop Ends in Return to Start

The Dawn flown by Wilmer Stuke returns to Old Orchard Maine after engine trouble and fog delay while attempting to fly to Europe. Navigator Brice Goldsborough recounts a near-miss landing, noting one engine failed and fuel dump allowed a controlled return. Radio contact with Conhome County aided the decision to land on the starboard side.

Old Orchard Maine Associated Press Grayson Europe Wilmer Stuke Brice Goldeborough Copenhagen Cape Sable Conhome County Ber Harbor Paul HH. Clark The Dawn

Madeira Island greets Ruth Elder in Funchal

Ruth Elder and co pilot George W Haldeman arrived aboard the steamship Lima in Funchal Madeira Island. Crowds cheered as they landed and a formal reception followed at the hotel. Elder declined interviews citing fatigue and reluctance to discuss her Atlantic flight. The Lima planned to sail to Lisbon Tuesday. Elder later caught a cold at Pont Delgada amid photographers and film crews.

Funchal Madeira Island Associated Press Lima Ruth Elder George W. Haldeman Lisbon Haldeman Miss Elder Bella Journaiste Azores Atlantic Miss Eller Lisben Portugal Sims Ponto del Gada

Bridgeport Girl Killed in Milford Turnpike Crash

A two-vehicle crash on the Milford turnpike near Bridgeport killed Frances Thomas a Bridgeport girl and left Winifred Smith critically injured. Driver Howell and passenger Boyle were hospitalized with injuries as investigators consider reckless driving. The victims were returning from Yale football events and the accident occurred after Howell attempted to pass another car into soft sand before the car overturned twice.

Mittwng Frances Thomas Ninstept International Iiver Sompenyard Y W Miss Boyle Napec Intendess Logan Bros Groomy Gereld H. Howell Yale Univerity B. Hunting Howell Tuxedo Park N. Y Fie Thomas Sven Elm City Bridgeport Howall Ming Smith Mise House Mathind Bowell A Howell Milford Howell Conrad Sattowics Markson Neene

All Sinclair Dil Lease Trial Resumes Today

Washington October 23 The criminal conspiracy trial of Albert B Pall and Harry F Sinclair enters its second week with Justice Siddons weighing whether the government may present to the jury testimony given before the Senate oil committee four years earlier The government seeks to introduce Sinclair’s statement about visiting Fall at the Three Rivers New Mexico ranch during Christmas holidays of 1921 to discuss Teapot Dome lease.

Washington Preas Albert B. Pall Harry FP. Sinclair Justice Siddons Senate Justice Hoebling Doheny Ioan California Sinclair Fall Ben Special Oil Counel Three Rivers New Mexico Christman Teapot Dome Martin W. Littleton All T E “Zddy Roy A. A. Tallmatt Interior Department Teapot A. W Ambroee

Paterson Lumber Yard Fire Causes 200000 Damages

Paterson New Jersey, Oct. 33. A 400 foot open storage bed and half of a large enclosed store of Dillistin Lumber were destroyed by fire tonight. The blaze drew all city fire equipment, damaged about 200000, showered sparks on hundreds of houses, and caused three additional alarms. Susquehanna yard engines hauled 20 cars of lumber away from the area. Passenger service on the railroad was halted for three hours.

Paterson N. J Aselated Press Dillistin Lumber Company Susquehanna Railroad

Straton Holds Healing Service at Calvary Baptist

Rev Dr John Roach Straton led a first divine healing service at Calvary Baptist Church in New York. About 30 people knelt as elders laid on hands, with one lame girl first to come forward. After prayer anointing with oil, a woman with neuralgia was reportedly cured instantly.

New York Associated Press John Roach Straton Calvary Baptist Church Straton Thoas

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