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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1927

Page

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Seven Doctors and Druggist Cited Before Prohibition Hearing

Five Bridgeport physicians, two Danbury doctors, and one druggist are summoned to appear before Prohibition Director Putney following an investigation of allegedly irregular prescription issuance and filling. Names include De Lamoue Lilienthal, Samuel Lerner, H A Neue, Andreas Lazlo, Maurice Levy, and druggist M B Wer, with Danbury doctors James Beckman and A R De Janis. Hearings set for September dates. some doctors plan to defend with counsel.

Tuly Thin City Fisnx T Putney de Lamoue Lilienthal Howard Avenue Samuel Lerner State Street H. A Purney Andreas Lazlo Fairfield Aenue Maurice Levy Fairfield Avenue Howard Pharmacy Tee Danbury Lerner

Milford Boys Believed Drowned After Canoe Disappearance

In Milford on September 7 Special Correspondent reports a high certainty that Frank Red Munay and John Gary, both of New York, are drowned after vanishing in a rented canoe from Myrtle Beach. The craft was identified in New Haven by Nicola Vissicchio of New Haven Police, confirming the owner’s link to Myrtle Beach.

Milford Frank Nicola Vissicchio New Haven Visauchio Charles

Woman 101 to Fly After Banquet in Boston

A 101 year old woman plans a celebratory flight after a banquet in Boston. The event involves governors from three states and a grandchild, with nurses and attendants aiding the elderly flyer. The journey follows a birthday gathering and city parade before the flight.

Chicopee Mats Boston Almatta Broan Chicopes Grandmi Apiinefield Maine

Detectives Doubtful on Kidnaping of Miss McClure

Corning New York September 7 detectives doubt Miss Geanie McClure a Johnson City schoolteacher was kidnapped. An anonymous letter cited Tan som as holder, but investigators find no hospital or medical need evidence. Relatives, including Detroit brother R H McClure, pursue clues while a Buffalo correspondent offers help.

Corning N. Y Associated Press Johnson City Geanie McClure Duncan McClure R. H. McClure Detroit Binghamton Rochester

Fourth Victim Dies In Real Estate Office Shooting

New York authorities report the death of Robert McGroarty, the fourth victim, from injuries after a fall during the fatal shooting at a Lower East Side real estate office. Charles Bernstein, Baltimore dress merchant, surrendered and is held without bail in homicide court as investigators recover two revolvers used in the attack.

New York Associated Press Water Department Lower East Side Charles Bernstein Baltimore Bernstein Berstein Arthur D. Carey Robert McGroarty Victor J. Steinberg 44th +street

Bartram dies after auto crash in Darien Connecticut

Earle Bartram of 568 Clinton avenue Fairfield county Connecticut died at Bridgeport hospital after injuries from a three week old car collision with a New York bound bus in Darien. He was 39, born in Bridgeport, son of Edwin T and M Lilian Grumman Bartram, survived by brother Harry and extended Bartram family including aunt Miss Alice A Bartram and uncle J Percy Bartram. He belonged to Brooklawn Country Club and enjoyed golf and bowling. He attended the Park Avenue Institute. Unknown continuation note.

Kearle Bartram Clinton Avenue Fairfield County Connecticut Bridgeport Hospital Darien New York Stamford Hospital Edwin T M. Lilian Grumman Bartram Harry Department of Health Alice A. Bartram Brewster Street J. Percy Bartram Vanity Bartrams Brooklawn Country Club Bridgeport Old Park Avenue Institute Bartram

Indicted for Rum Running Plots In Boston Case

A federal grand jury in Boston indicted 11 men for conspiracy to violate the tortre act in what officials call the largest rum running ring along the New England coast. Sigmund Rand of Central Falls Rhode Island once dubbed King of the Bootleggers is among those charged. Rand previously received two years in federal prison and a 5000 fine after a Rhode Island conviction. Also indicted are former Coast Guard employees and Boston men tied to bribe schemes to land rum. In Hartford, Walter E. Shean’s parole petition was denied, meaning another year in prison for his role in a New Bantam robbery that ended with a policeman’s death and links to Gerald Chapman’s execution. Miss Herminia Gruendler declined to discuss marriage plans with Shean.

Boston Associated Tess New England Sigmund Rand Central Falls R. I King of Rhode Island Rand Lberty Federal Atlanta Coast Guard Charles J. Haywarth Winchester East Boston Guar Sidney Nichols Norman Rose John W Gott George Tabbutt Stoneham John Magnus Hartford Associated Press Walter E. Shean Board of Parole Wethersfield Shean Gerald Chapman Migs Herminia M. Gruendler Greenfield Mass Gpnghdier Miss Gruendler H. K. W. Scott

Ireland Philadelphia Hop To Start Today

Dublin dispatch reports Captain Metnatosh and Joynson-Wreforl plan to fly the Princess Kepla to America early tomorrow morning from Baldonnell weather permitting. The departure could be delayed by unfavorable conditions and is contingent on clear skies.

Ireland Philadelphia Dublin Metnatosh and Joynson-Wreforl Kepla America Baldonnell

Courtney Plans to Continue Flight Today

In Coruna Spain on September 7, Capt Fireuk Y Courtney said favorable weather could allow a morning flight at six o clock to the Azores. He indicated the previous forced return from Plymouth was due to a slang lead of overheated equipment, but the current condition is described as perfect for departure.

Coruna Spain Fireuk ‘Y Courtney Azores Plymouth

Four Members of Cline Jury Picked From 52 Called

Rockville Sept 7 Four jurors chosen from the 52 talesmen summoned will hear the Leonard Cline murder trial after the first day. The selected are G N Sterry John Swanson Charles Long and August Mattern. Thirty six were excused for preformed opinions or opposition to capital punishment as the court prepared a second panel.

Rockville Associated Press Leonard Clins Wilfred Irwin Tolland County Frey Q. Vinton Gling William A. King Samuel Harvey Cline Laneh Talesman Mansfield Irwin King John S. Wierergo Grand Rapids Mich

Plane Sir John Carling Speeds Toward London England Flight

Harbor Grace N F Sept 7 The Sir John Carling a Stinson Detroit monoplane with no radio left Cape St Francis heading over the Atlantic on a London Ont to London England non stop flight pilots Tully and Medcalf were unaware of the Old Glory SOS and hoped to complete the journey today as other ships search the sea for sighting.

Sir John Darling Terry Tully James Medcalf London Ont England Atlantic Cape St. Francis Titto Sir John Carling Detroit Brock and Cule Tully Medcalf France Royal Flying Corps Provisional Flying Corps of Canada Carling Furness Nova Scotia Liverpool Batternoon Newfoundland

Old Glory search ends in vain amid aviation mystery

A multipage digested summary reports a failed search for the Old Glory aircraft near Rome after a minor mishap. It notes SOS signals, a Fokker designer's caution about engine failure, and ongoing efforts by Windsor and other groups to aid an Atlantic or global flight attempt with the Old Glory project.

Old Glory Engine Failure Found by Builder Says

Anthony H G Fokker, designer and builder of the monoplane Old Glory, says engine failure was the only possible cause of the aircraft’s ocean landing. He notes single engine over water flying is risky, compares to Byrd tri motor planes, and explains fuel efficiency driven by single engine choice.

Anthony Fokker New York Associated Press Anthony H. G. Fokker Bruno and Blythe Byrd France Maitland Enberger Hawaii Fokker Hearst

Flight weight concern sparks monoplane dispute

New York dispatch reports designer Anthony Fokker warned that extra passenger weight in the Old Glory increasing margin of safety may threaten takeoff from Roosevelt Field en route to Rome. Pilot Philip Payne and Fokker representatives clashed as plans emerged for an Atlantic search by Royal Windsor pilots Wool and Schitler from Harbor Grace Newfoundland.

Old Glory Bertaud Fokker Payne Atlantic Old Glory Crew Bridgeport Patriare Ernest F. Rogers Salr Intyn Oven Peirfield Reraingiun Atlas Board of McKerson New York Associated Press Roosevelt Field Maine Rome Anthony Fokker Philip Payne Harbor Grace N. F Phil Wool Duke Schitler Royal Windsor Windsor Wood Boreaux Ayers Phil Wood C. A. “Duke" Schiller Old Orchard

Navy Unable to Halt Schlee Brock Trans-Pacific Flight

Washington September 7 The Navy declined to bar the proposed Pacific flight by William B Brock and Edward F Schlee replying to Detroit friends that the action would be death by own choice Acting Secretary Robinson said he lacks authority though expressing sympathy A letter from E Leroy Pelletier representing over 100 relatives urged denial Robinson replied the department has no authority over private individual movements.

Washington Associated Press Detroit William B. Brock Edward F Schlee Navy Robinson Leroy Pelletier Schlee Brock Japan

Detroit Plane Begins Long Flight to Siam

The Pride of Detroit, piloted by W. S. Brock and Edward F. Schlee, started at 6:50 a.m. from Rangoon toward Bangkok, Siam, facing perilous terrain and frequent storms over the 380 mile direct route. If delays occur, the crew may press on to French Indo China next, about 400 miles northeast.

Rangoon British India Associated Press Pride of Detroit Bangok Siam Brock Edward F. Schlee Bangkok Menam

Distress Signal May Have Been Prompted by Minor Mishap

A trans Atlantic search story from Harbor Grace to Cape Race follows Old Glory's last SOS signaling five hours out of Newfoundland. The mysterious loss prompts aviation experts to weigh a minor mishap and possible in flight failure as ships race to locate the downed monoplane amid varied reports and hopeful recoveries.

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