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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1927
Page
6
Reports from Leeds show scientists debating cosmic rays and Earth heat sources. R A Milliken discusses cosmic ray observations, while C H Ladder estimates coal potential and possible extraction, and Hodgson argues Earth’s interior heat surpasses coal reserves.
Alfred H., elected State’s Attorney of McHenry County, fled after a warrant charged him with law violation. A whisky ring implicated county officials, including Sheriff Lester Eddinger and postmaster N. Jen. Authorities issued warrants for several others, with a grand jury anticipated and a broad indictment possible beyond 40 to 50 persons.
The State Board of Fisheries and Game plans a Lake Bristol outing with 1500 expected attendees. Events include accuracy and casting contests, rifle and traps, canoe and rowboat races, archery, woodchopping, fishing trials, swimming, diving, and a barbecue dinner with prizes worth over 1,000.
South Bend Ind Sept 2 An ex Ku Klux Klan leader currently in Indiana prison appeals to the United States district court in Michigan City to obtain freedom. He is serving a life term for the murder of an Indianapolis girl, contending his 1925 conviction was illegal due to an unsigned unverified change of venue.
Philadelphia faces a theatreless and movieless Monday as musicians, motion picture operators, and stage hands threaten to strike if demands are not met by midnight Sunday. The Theatrical Managers Association offered a seven dollar raise over three years, while musicians sought 30 percent and restoration of removed orchestras in seventeen theatres. About thirteen hundred workers would be affected.
Rapid City records by Associated Press that President Coolidge will discuss a possible fall special Senate session to address contested election cases. Two contests loom for Illinois Senator Smith and Pennsylvania Senator Ware, both Republicans, with concerns about campaign funding.
Ernst Vierkoetter, winner of Saturdays 21 mile marathon swim, signed a film contract after a screen test. He declined to disclose the producing company or salary awaiting his Chicago theatre debut. Martha Stager of Portland finished last woman, kept her leg temperature longest among the women and men but accepted 1500 dollars of the minor prize.
Ruth and Gehrig connected for two home runs each in Philadelphia and added to their season totals as Ruth hit his 44th and Gehrig his 42nd and 43rd. The pair drove in runs against Rube Walberg during the game as New York pressed toward the season milestone.
Le Bourget reports dense fog along the French coast delays Trans Atlantic flights expected to resume Sunday. Farman brothers and pilots Giyon and Corbu discuss fixes after a failed attempt while Coste’s Breguet remains grounded. Tango Bird piloted by Tarascon completes a trial flight with 1000 liters of fuel, weather conditions to be reevaluated.
Grant Weakley a 43 year old guard at a state brick plant operated by prison labor in Junction City Ohio was shot and killed by prisoner Patrick Riley at Dr Kishler dentist office. Riley and fellow convict Fred Kellogg fled toward Liberty but were captured about a mile away. Kellogg was wounded as deputies pursued them.
Obituaries for Julius Pfau Mrs. Margaret Hussey John K Schwarz John J Brolley Henry Dayton Bristol and a brief New York baseball rule note describe funeral arrangements, burial places, and survivor details. The items name addresses in Fairfield and Woodbury and cite church services and cemetery interments.
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