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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1926
Page
2
Four men set out before dawn in a plane near a field under overcast skies. Lieutenant Curtin, hopeful with maps and weather charts, predicted Paris in 87 hours. Ten minutes later he escaped death by a narrow margin as the plane crashed, killing two others near the Raymond prize race.
Five people were injured in two car crashes yesterday in Connecticut City. Two victims were taken to St Vincent's Hospital for observation. In the Arctic and East Main streets collision two trucks collided and damages were reported. both drivers escaped injury.
Washington dispatch reports Major General Charles P. Summerall will become chief of staff of the U S Army, succeeding Major General John J. Hines when he retires in December. Summerall, a former court martial president, faced no confirmation hurdles and will lead the army as the youngest active corps commander in France.
Between January 1921 and December 1925 about fifty thousand immigrants entered Palestine. Jews formed a large portion, moving toward the Merom and Jordan regions, with many settling on farms and in new settlements during this period. The record notes broad settlement trends and regional distribution.
New York report states Captain John R. Irwin withdrew from the Sikorsky New York to Paris expedition amid a dispute over taking Captain Homer Berry. Irwin, previously a wireless operator on several failed flights, has survived prior polar and airship rescues.
Captain Rene Fonck famed French air ace and Lt Curtin escaped as their Sikorsky liner crashed after a takeoff from Borususwlt field. Two crew members, Charles Mlavier and Jacob Moff, died when fuel tanks exploded. Both crews were later treated for shock.
Baltimore banker John Hambleton, guest on a Sikorsky test flight from teosetest field to Washington, said today the disaster was due to inadequate testing. He argued the giant aircraft had never carried such a heavy load and that the pilots and planners were novices with a ship of that size.
In York on September 21 an official cancellation was issued for a "good sport" dinner honoring Captain Homer Merry. The event was called off as the York-to wary Wieht accident prompted the withdrawal of key opposition figures and crew members amid recent fatal incidents.
In Watertown New York Sep 21 Jacob Isl amoff a mechanic with Sikorsky died in the start of the New York to Paris air effort. He left his aged parents in Constantinople and hoped to reach Paris then return to visit them. His motive was to see his mother and father again, not thirst for glory or gain, according to fellow workers.
Hartford dispatch reports Lawrence Ferrone and fellow convict Edward Slattery accused of bribing prison guard Mari Davis to aid an attempted escape. Davis bound over for trial on bribery and aiding escape. Ferrone faces possible extra time, Davis seeks prison sentence, Slattery already imprisoned for murder. Police gather evidence as other escape conspirators are sought.
In Tunxis Hall Fairfield Ralph Boemmera picked up a loaded blank partridge pistol used in Fourth of July celebrations. He aimed at his fifteen year old brother Frank and pulled the trigger. A cartridge wad struck Frank on the left side of the face and lodged under the skin and eye. He was taken to Minerceny hospital where Dr. Haberlin attempted to remove the powder and wad from the eye. The boy narrowly avoided losing the sight of his eye.
State Forester Austin F. Hawes reports the first forest fire of the season in Hartwood, burning a tract owned by Z. V. Gruman in BidseMeld, Fairfield County on September 5. He urges vigilance as the danger season nears and asks the public to watch for sparks and fires.
The trial of Dr. A. R. Campo began before Judge L. P. Waldo Mirvin in the Criminal Superior Court. Campo, arrested July 18, stands accused of manufacturing spirituous liquor on hospital grounds at Independent Relief hospital in Noroton. Prosecution showed three stills in operation on hospital property and two men living in the hospital garage. Evidence included alcohol samples, including denatured alcohol and high proof spirits, and barrels of Najol from Standard Oil. Police Chief Havith and Darien force described the raid, noting the elaborate setup and cuts in the building. The defense challenged relevance of a wall alteration, but the judge allowed the point. Proceedings adjourned until this morning.
New Haven reports Mrs. Hattie E. Winslow, formerly of Elm City, died when a veranda collapsed during a hurricane in Scam Florida Saturday. She had run the Winslow bakery here and moved to Miami three years ago. Her husband, two sisters, two brothers and a grandson were unharmed.
Manila dispatch reports Governor General Leonard Wood underwent an operation for a hernia at Sternberg Army Hospital. Surgeons said his condition is favorable following the procedure and recovery should proceed without complication.
Ambulance log records 9 00 a m for Mrs F Lane city three 2918 Pairfield Avenue surgical case Taken to Bridgeaport Hospital at 3 05 p m for Aliee Radley age forty two 430 Osden Street taken to Hillside Home at 3 45 p m for Vincent Arpad age twenty four Nineteen Wordin Avenue noting a laceration to right eyebrow Cornwall and Pathicen company
Private Charles J. Turner of Auburn New York died when his parachute failed to open after a practice jump from 1400 feet in a plane piloted by Lieutenant Wilson. Turner served in the Eighth Photographic Section of the Army. The fatal accident occurred as Turner leaped from the aircraft under a pre arranged signal.
District workers led by Mrs. W M Van Neus and Mrs. Frank Wilder held a planning meeting at Maplewood to organize distribution of a 10 000 member goal. Miss Amelia Wenderoth urged ongoing support for disaster relief, veterans' claims aid, and public health nursing in rural Kentucky and West Virginia, calling for volunteers to make this Roll Call a record event.
Eldie Lord, Waterbury junior lightweight, faces Mike Rellkerino, former 130 pound champ, in a ten round main event at Nutmeg Stadium New Haven. Paoli plans final signing. betting on Ballerino to claim a hard fought win after a disputed decision in a recent Connecticut ring clash.
Two men who claimed to be Robert A. Morse and George Roberts from Milton Massachusetts were brought to headquarters after questioning. Inspector Willian A Tiley from Usia Island arrived and freed the taxi drivers who said they were hired to transport the Spaniards to New York. The two Spaniards gave a statement about abducting Japanese from a ship in Boston and driving them to New York, with orders for further investigation.
Milford public and high schools report 2816 total registrations through Sept 17, with the high school achieving its largest enrollment and a freshman class of 123. Night school will open at Milford High with Americanization classes under Principal Frederick Gorham. prizes to be awarded by the Stow chapter of the D A R.
The British press notes Princess Astrid of Sweden, famed for charm and accomplishments, has chosen Crown Prince Leopold of Belgium as her intended husband. Astrid, an adept horsewoman and musician, is praised for domestic training and languages, while Leopold is described as quiet and dutiful in the Grenadiers.
William T. Tilden will be speaker at the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce lunch at the Stratfield Hotel next Monday noon November 27. It will be the first fall weekly luncheon. Tilden, former national tennis champion, will discuss the French Invasion and provide insider information as host Robert A. Crosby notes. The Chamber plans to invite recent tennis tournament winners to the luncheon.
Two witnesses to the fatal New York to Paris airplane flight recall the crash. Colonel Haod E. Hartner, vice president, and Gerard H. Sandler, counsel of Argonauts Inc., sponsor the flight, express sorrow. Sandler says the tail never left the ground and Captain Fonck could not control the heavy load. Wheels hit a ditch. the landing gear buckled, plane caught fire.
New York September 21 AP Politically corrupt practices in Pennsylvania and Illinois primaries are blamed on voter apathy by John Hays Hammond head of National Civic Federation political education. He urged education of youth to vote intelligently and emphasized citizens must vote to curb bosses and machines and defend a free nation. He spoke to a citizenship conference urging young Americans to recognize their responsibility in municipal, state and national elections.
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