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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1927

Page

3

Morrow Named Envoy to Mexico Amid Policy Debate

The article reports on the nomination of Morrow as envoy to Mexico and the varied reactions from Senators and party leaders. Critics question alignment with administration policy, while supporters praise his ability and potential public service. Some members seek clarity on whether he will advance a friendly cooperation stance or reflect a broader policy toward Mexico. The timing suggests Senate confirmation may hinge on defined administration policy.

Mexico Borah Congress Moses New Hampshire Nators Frazier Nye North Dakota Morrow Ashurst Arjona Senate Flotener A Florida M. Monow

Legionnaires Visit Paris Rally Scene at Palace Elysee

Legion members travel from Verdun to Paris with stops at the Cemetery of the Unknown Soldier near Verdun and the Palace Elysee. President Doumergue hosts a reception while General Pershing and General Foch receive the delegates amid security details and Red Cross aid.

Verdun Saint Minutel St Itle Pars Altheath Tas Palace Elysee Doumeigre Pershing - Usadh Foch Tae Palis Legion International Police Court Red Cross Moet

Fight Back in Tariff Dispute Between Nations

The article reports U S concerns over discrimination against American goods in tariff practices. It notes the American note, tied to tariff act 317, and a possible French reply. Washington will not submit to what it calls discrimination without retaliation when examining the French scheduler.

Washington Administration Treisfle

Pulmotor Saves Man From Gas Suicide Attempt

Dr A Sammartino and driver George Fisher used the pulmotor at 6 30 pm to save John C Sikora forty six of 22 Williston street after he attempted to end his life by gas. He was found in a room filled with gas and transported to Bridgeport Hospital where doctors said the pulmotor saved him and he was expected to recover. Despondency is believed to have prompted the act. Sikora had recently arrived in Bridgeport and had worked with Hudson Valley Seat Co. in Wyoming.

A. Sammartino George Fisher Savec John C Sikora Williston Street Sikors Sikora Bridgeport Hosspital Sammarino Bridgeport Williston Avenue Grand Central Terminal New York City Bellevue Hospital Hudson Valley Hudson Wyoming

German starts hop via Orient to 0 8

German aviator Koennecke plans a non stop roughly 1500 mile hop from Angora to reach San Francisco via Aleutian route. Weather will guide the long flight as authorities and backers watch with interest amid delays and fragmented reports from Budapest and Belgrade areas.

Orient Angora Turkey Angola Koennecke Aleutian Islands San Francisco Cologne Adenauer Koeunecke Johannes Hermann George Cedric Solns Ravices Rowmenia

SPECIAL SESSION DEFINITELY BANNE C

Senators elect Smith Minds and Vice of Pennsylvania inform that the Senate will take up cases before the holidays and dispose of them. Senate leaders plan work on legislation. House actions on appropriation bills to follow. House Ways and Means to meet October 21 to begin revenue problem consideration and framing revision bill.

Smith Pennsylvania Coolidge Senate House Ways and

Weston and Easton legal case heard in Easton court

The case of BB F Milly fhaw Selectman of Easton against Weston was heard by a Justice of the Peace in Easton on Monday at 10 oclock. Representing Mills was Mr Coldstein of Shapiro Goldstein and Brody Bridgeport. Paul Conners of Newtown attended for Weston. Damage and public interest centered on town responsibilities and local governance during the session.

Weston Katherine Faucett New London Philp Sullman Danoury Road Toltec William Greene Arnold Town Hall John Z Lane Shore Road Saugatuck

Kiwanis Delegates Convene Amid Rounds of Meetings

The Springfield Kiwanis club led by Gerald A. Forrence and Concord NH, Harry Shook, host discussions on committee appointments and club meetings. Elliot Sunton spoke on the role of music in lively gatherings as Worcester Brass Kiwanis Club president Stephen Wing addressed membership cohesion and retention. A 12 piece orchestra provided music at the Stratfield hotel ball honoring Governor James F Armstrong. 130 Kiwanis women assisted. The day included tours, glee club performances, and reports on attendance, publicity, and the underprivileged child.

Gerald A. Forrence Springfield Kiwanis Club Harry Shook Concord Elliot Sunton Gles Club Worcester Brass Kiwanis Club Stephen Wing Walterville Maine Kiwanis Club Meiniah Norwalk Royal James Hotel John Erskine Stratfield Hotel E. T Bedfords Greens Farms Crofin Knepp Het Fretery Champ's Farm Mto James F. Armstrong Ernest F. McGiegor PhD First Congregational Church Norwill Gew Fitchburg Mass Benjamin Allen Hartford Trusand Willian H Savage Tee Hartford Kiwanis Club Connecticut Jeader Connect Tout Kiwanis T. J. Pardy Bridgeport Lynn Biddeford New England Saele Kt“01s Glub Glee Club Masa Wil Bridgesport Frederick. Taylor Toronto Frank Braithwaite Ernest F. McCregor Conn George Thompson Brighton BE. Philpook Portland Memphis Tenn Arthur. Clark Boston Kiwanis Walter Page Haverhill Charles Schueler Lawrence Gss W. Hill Malden James Firmstrong Philip L. Wheeler Walter J. Campbell Springfield International Kiwanis Resolutions Committee Dierdorff Bridgeport Kiwanis Club Kiwans I New England Kiwanis International

Group Confident It Wild Controls Ninth Caucus

Preparations continued for the Ninth district political maneuver against McCathron. Anti McCathron supporters met at 1332 Pembroke Street to discuss strategy and plan further gatherings with women’s group meeting at 114 Colony Street. Confidence rose that McCathron will choose a suitable candidate, while the anti group eyes caucus control to place delegates favorably. Nomination of Mayor Behrens is mentioned but procedures remain undecided if the anti faction wins the caucus.

Iman Henry McCathron Pembroke Street Andrew Zahansky McCathron Wul Delegatis Ann Ee Behrens

Pair to Stand Trial on Arson Charges Today

In Criminal Superior Court Mrs Eva Shabvitz of Bridgeport and Jack Segal of Brooklyn were scheduled for arson trial. Postponed to this morning due to inability to secure a crucial New York witness. The case involves a May 4 incident at Reduso Rubber, 148% Main Street, destroying merchandise worth 10000.

Sivernon Criminal Superior Court Eva Shabvitz Bridgeport Jack Segal Brooklyn New York Olive Reduso Rubber Company

Aviator Returns To Lion In Wreck

In San Diego an aviator riding a monoplane wrecked after a wrong turn at Tamto desk fork. The craft struck oak trees at about 4:30 PM, flipping the plane. The steel barred compartment where Leo rode remained intact and the beach offered no sound.

San Diego Tamto Desk Leo Jensen

Minister admits he is kidnapped in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Michigan September 20 The Rev Willis J Jordan a missing Methodist minister from Columbus Georgia was admitted by a man at St Marys Hospital to be the kidnapped minister. Jordan said he came to Grand Rapids to be married though his wife still lives in Columbus. He reached Grand Rapids last Friday night and was taken to the hospital Saturday night after developing typhoid fever and related symptoms.

Grand Rapids Mich Associated Press Willis J. Jordan Columbus A. A. Carrol St Mary’s Hospital Nere Willis F. Gordon Carroll Jordan

Man Falls From Couch Kills Westhampton Man

A man in East Hampton named Charles Pulley aged 42 sustained fatal injuries after a fall from a couch struck by his head on a water pipe, causing a skull fracture. Charles Fuller, found on the floor with a deep forehead wound and paralysis, was taken to Middletown hospital, with investigators noting a dizzy spell likely preceded the fall.

East Hampton Associated Press Charles Pulley William Pulley Charles Fuller Loeekvll Mae Ten Middlerea Hospital Milletoy

Kidnap Claim Shrouds Carter Case In New York Court

Local police reported no notice of a missing child in the Carter custody dispute. Marie Carter testified in New York that her six year old son was kidnapped yesterday while on her way to Bridgeport for a contempt hearing. The court postponement and custody arrangement were under dispute amid alleged fraud claims and a potential divorce decree challenge.

John Paul O Carter Loracy Interstate Commerce Commission Bridgeport Marie S Carte Carter Supreme Court Ingraham New York Bureau of Missing Washington Maryland Lawrence K. Brown Garter Brown

Flyers Battle for Lead in Air Race at Spokane

In a rain plagued first day of the Class A air derby from New York to Spokane pilots fight for leadership. E. Ballough Chicago led nine hours and twenty one minutes to St Paul with C. W. Holman close behind. Eleven entrants from New York started toward Spokane amidst crashes and fatalities.

Meyers Chicago Bismarck Miller Elos Glendive Hatlough St. Paul St, Paul Minn Associated Press E. Ballough New York Spokane Perrin C. W. “Bpee Ace At & P.m Ning St Paul E. E. Ballough C. W. Holman N. B. Namer Tex Rankin Waco Texas John P. Wood Nasau Wis E. H. Lee Il Sheure K. Campbell Moline E. W. Cleveland Cleveland i—James Rec Philadelphia Wash San Francisco Army Navy Manine Corps National Guard Felts Field Oois Porter Indianapolis Gofil

Damage suit against Macdonald withdrawn

In New London on September 20 Associated Press reports that after six witnesses in an $8,000 damage suit brought by John J. Keating administrator of James E. Keating of Norwich against State Highway Commissioner John A. Macdonald, attorneys for the plaintiff announced withdrawal to Judge Allyn L. Brown. No defense witnesses were heard. The suit claimed James E. Keating died in a car crash blamed on an oily, slippery Crocker Hill highway at Lebanon on November 8, 1925.

New London Associated Press John A. Macdonald John 3. Keating James E. Keating Norwich Arthur M. Brown Charles Y. James Allyn L. Brown Crocker Hill Lebanon

Rubber Firm Officer Left 667348 to Kin

George H Mayo United States Rubber official died in January leaving his 8687 348 estate to kin. Widow gets life estate and Scarsdale trust use. Brother William Mayo of Brookline MA receives 770 270 and other share, two daughters receive 50000 life estates, and trust funds of 127778 each go to a son and daughter of Scarsdale.

New York Associated Press George H. Mayo United States Rubber Company Scarsdale Wiliom H Mayo Brookline Mans

Woman Withdraws Charge Against Kincade

Mrs Willetta Davis of 755 Howard avenue withdrew charges against Kenneth Kincade twenty one of 93 Colorado avenue in City court yesterday. She had allowed Kincade and his wife to use her apartment while she was away in Alaska for health reasons. The case related to alleged missing belongings. Kincade formerly worked at the circus headquarters in town.

Kenneth Kincade Colorado Avenue Willetta Davis Howard Avenue Davis Kincade Big Bride Alaska E.ury Lane Circus

Obituary notices sweep local deaths in Bridgeport area

Multiple obituaries and funeral notices for Eleanor V. Palmer Alice Bates Emily Scofield John Evans John Haavar John McCullough John L MacAlpine Emanuel Rudolph Emmy Meyer Marie Carroll Flynn Therese Celia list services, burial plans, and cemeteries across Fairfield and Wallingford with details on ages, addresses, and church affiliations.

John Harvar John Haavar Hallett Street Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church St. Michael's Cemetery

Three Gangsters Seized After Darien Abduction Case

John McCarthy of Stamford and Mrs Doty accuse three youths of abducting her after a roadside stop near Darien center. McCarthy fought them off while Mrs Doty was driven to Sound Beach and later dropped at her doorstep. Police pursued and arrested two suspects on Pacific Street and the third at his home.

Harry ©. Smith Mra. Doty Mr. Doty John McCarthy Main Street Stamford Doty McCarthy Darien Mrs. Doty Stemford L Pole Gay Tonneau Neroton United States Department of Agriculture Sound Beach Sway Ahandowed Glenbrook Bry Revere Thorpe Hopkins Street Hartford Pacific Street Frank 8. Parker Arthur Lauerson Charles Haggety Harry Curran

Wall Street Interest in Morrow Mexico Ambassador Pick

Wall Street reacts to Dwight W. Morrow as ambassador to Mexico with little surprise amid retirement rumors from J. P. Morgan & Co. He is a leading financier and lawyer, director at Bankers Trust GE and Palisades Trust, with a long record in public service and finance.

New York Wall Street Morrow George Whitney Tite Willard Straight Morgan J. P. Morgan

When Your Stomach Groans With Gas Quick Test

An old style ad promises fast relief from after meal gas using a powdered or tablet magnesia preparation sold as a mild laxative. It claims relief within five minutes and stresses safety and low cost, urging readers to start using the product immediately.

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