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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1927
Page
2
Coach Case McLaughry blames mental state and poor beadwork for Brown football defeats. He says the 14th straight loss shows the team is not broken and can rebound with a new start. Veterans must be brought back to form to lift morale and compete with major opponents.
Three people were slightly hurt when a two-car crash at Madison avenue and Grand street caused about 1200 in damage. Bazil Maragoff and George Bartram each owned one car. Maragoff’s overturned, injuries treated at Emergency hospital. Witnesses include Ferold Holtzman and Ann Menke.
In Monroe on October 24 a sparsely attended meeting of Stepney and Huntington milk producers delayed plans for a mass gathering. Only two attendees remained when the session opened, with no Huntington representation present. A joint meeting for October 31 will issue the call, inviting surrounding towns, amid disputes over contracts and uncollected sums from Bridgeport and New Haven distributors.
In New Haven on October 24, United States District Judge Edwin Thames fined Albert Klotzer of Manchester $50 for writing a beer recipe while selling malt and hops. Federal agents noted the high volume of sales and the careful written instructions Klotzer provided. The court and spectators found the episode humorous while addressing prohibition enforcement.
A servant recounts a planned murder scheme against Miss Morse as two months of discussions and methods are described. Mamie Todd funded the plot, passing money to Elmer Dey via the hired killers. Witnesses Burke and McCrellis note loans preceding cash payments, while Morse’s will leaves Miss Morse half the family estate.
Parishioners at St. Marys church raise funds in a 60 minute meeting with pledges totaling 66,000 after an initial 1,000 gift to rebuild the church. Father Wilson praises parish confidence and the Catholic Daughters plan a card party and dance to aid the cause.
The Men’s League of the Sacred Heart church moved to send a letter of sympathy to Rev. M Ernest Wilson pastor of St Mary’s during a meeting in St Charles parish hall. Plans were made for a social during Thanksgiving week with Charles Carroll as committee chair. John Mites chairs bowling Joan Broderick cards and Robert Christie basketball under a council of Catholic church representatives. Rev Timothy Byrne led in prayer as officers will be elected at the next meeting.
Mrs. John J. O'Rourke presided at the Council of Catholic Women gathering at the Catholic Community house on Washington Avenue. Rev. Thomas Gloster led a prayer, with reports from secretary Mrs. W. J. Carroll, and remarks by Rev. Charles Hosey on St. Patrick's parish needs. Clarence King announced the Catholic Charitable bureau aided 74 children. Additional reports came from St. Stephen's parish by Rev. Stephen Chernitsky and Sylvan Crest Catechism center organizer Mrs. M. O'Dwyer. A vocal solo by Lucy Dileo with accompaniment by Mina Josephine Bene and Merk. Jenn McElroy named chair of the nominating committee for the next meeting in December.
Ripper Board backs at water and an open letter asks a Milford mayoral candidate to defend Bridgeport’s home rule. The missive alleges the 41- member Manufacturers’ Association pushed the Ripper Bill to strip Bridgeport of tax control and claims appointments to the Ripper Board align with the candidate’s campaign interests. It questions support from D Fairfield Wheeler and whether the board backs the candidate’s bid, urging a public response.
Milford Oct 24 A will of Winfield C Graham died Oct 15 was found by Milford Probate Judge Omar Platt The estate favors the Milford Library Church of Christ Congregational Milford and Milford Hospital The total value remains unknown as an administrator must qualify to inventory the property and estate details.
Lionel Marlon pleaded guilty to liquor law violations and was fined 250. Karl Derbacker of New Haven was acquitted on charges of possessing and transporting intoxicants. May 13 government and defense analyses differed on alcohol content, ranging from 1.03 to 1.97 percent versus 0.47 to 4g percent.
London reports Princess Torhika Ushiind, wife of the late Prince Badaneru, has died at age 70. The Exchange dispatch from Tokyo notes the emperor canceled the October 30 Japanese fleet review and returned to the capital.
Miss Winifred Smith of 1557 Tranistan avenue remained in critical condition at Milford hospital after a fatal auto accident on Milford turnpike. Gerald H. Howell Yale freshman from Tuxedo Park New York, driver of the car, recovered enough to leave Milford hospital and is held for investigation. Miss Frances Thomas of Bridgeport W C A was killed. her body was shipped to Martinsburg West Virginia for burial.
Eliza beth Farone aged forty four of 12 Oak street was arrested on a liquor law violation after police raided her premises. A half pint colored alcohol and a five gallon can of grain alcohol were seized and a bottle of coloring matter found. Farone posted 300 surety bond through Angelo Antignani of 65 Terry place. Attorney Samuel Reich to defend her in City Court.
Joseph Shantekt aged nine of 47a Gregory Street was hit at Gregory and Columbia at 4 15 p m yesterday by a car owned by Ernest Schwart 375 Park Avenue driven by Alvade Behwarty 374 Park Avenue aged seventeen The boy ran into the street and fell The car passed over his left leg but he rose with slight injuries He was taken to Shelber 1636 Fairfield Avenue for treatment
The Navy dirigible Los Angeles on a training flight from Lakehurst N J to Newport R I was reported passing over New Haven Milford Boston New Bedford and briefly over Newark as it adjusted its route toward Newport with plans changing to stop in Boston en route.
Federal lawyers report weak claims to Teapot Dome oil leases. Testimony outlines how Fall, Sinclair, and Ambrose guided a lease through offices and into Zevely's hands while government officials were present. Witnesses describe confidential negotiations and later court intervention to terminate the lease.
Mayor Thompson faces criticism over plans to remove English biased books while Chicago scrutiny rises. McAndrew suspension widens feud as school board trial stalls. Library panel votes on book review process and calls in veterans and patriotic groups to assist in reading contested titles.
A major earthquake centered near Juneau rattled Alaska with strong shocks felt from Ketchikan to Cordova. Repairs were planned on the Ketchikan Wrangell line and the Juneau to Haines Skagway cable as a Seattle based repair ship prepared to sail.
Battling Levin sky former light heavyweight champion of the world knocked out Ted Jackson colored champion of Ohio in the fourth round of a ten round bout at North Bergen New Jersey. Levin sky weighed 188 pounds Jackson 177.
Agnes Molnar, a 46 year old mother, died at her Wallingford home after returning from a day at the local factory. Dr J H Burton attributed the death to a heart attack, with no medical help arriving in time.
Jens McMahon, matchmaker for Tex Richard, announced Jimmy McLarnin has signed for a three fight series at Madison Square Garden. The first bout would pair McLarnin against Billy Wallace of Cleveland if Wallace agrees to the Western match.
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