Barrel Mystery Gang floods city with counterfeit fives
Secret Service declares counterfeit five dollar bills in Bridgeport and New England tied to Sicilian outlaws of the barrel mystery gang. Reports connect the notes to a series of New York murders and a long criminal feud, with several men linked to the gang now missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrel Mystery Gang
Secret Service
Bridgeport
New England
New York
New
Hall
Seino
Business Men's Assoc
Bridgeport Business Men's Associaton
United States
Sicily
Cemsea
Benedecto Madonnio
Buffalo
N. Y
New York City
Giavanni Zarcone
Loddicca
Sain
Dayton
Gne
Umen
Ianea
Petrosini
Danbury
Giuse Morello
Pietro Inzarcllo
Loboido
Zelaya Moves Against Bluefields in Central American War
United Press dispatches from Port Limon report President Zelaya shifting from Rama to a flank toward Bluefields, with provisional President Estrada surprised by false reports of Zelaya’s strength. Some 3,000 troops march on Bluefields while Rama holds under 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Port Limon
Colton
Zelaya
Rama
Bluefields
Estrada
Kama
Zeta
Estrad
Ramans
Ences
United
Washington
Enrique Creel
Mexico
United States
State Department
Central America
Senor Creel
Knox
Moffatt
Zelayun
Gin Leon
Trina Xing
Zei
Buckingham Demands Adequate Trolley Service in Bridgeport
A five member committee meets with Connecticut Co. Superintendent Chapman at City Hall to press for improved Bridgeport trolley service. They discuss car heating, vestibule additions, car cleaning, smoking on platforms, and faster, more frequent service for 25,000 factory workers, with 20 new Worcester–built cars due soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
Connecticut Co
Buckingham
H. H. Jackson
McMurray
Clampett
Bullard
Jackson
Bridgeport
Cate
Ming
Companie
Rene
Paradise
Brice
Iance
Worcester
Ring
Vesti
Main
Parkfield Avenue
Stratford Avenue
Ccm
Connecticut Railway Co
Stratford
Walt
Connecticut Company
Mae
Atlantic Hotel
Wife Wins Insurance Judgment After Husband's Death
Theresa Biro of 551 Bostwick Avenue was awarded 198.25 against the Bridgeport Hungarian Sick Benefit Society in a suit over a 350 life insurance policy after her husband, who died by suicide September 3, failed to trigger payment. Attorney Abe Geduldig appeared for Mrs. Biro as the defendant did not contest. The undertaker billed 141.75 for funeral expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Biro
Bostwick Avenue
Bridgeport Rokeczi Hungarian Sick Benefit Society
Abe
Geduldig
Geduldig & Moerva
Biro
Friends Will Pay Young Cables Bills
Attorney C H Shapiro states friends of Mr Cable have settled debts of Consolidated Groceries company. Incorporators include William A Cable Sylvester A Miller and John P Moulton. Esposito was solicitor. his uncle Joseph Esposito supplied a cash bond. Cable and Moulton disappeared after debts contracted in Cannon Street offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Shapiro
Consolidated Groceries Company
William A. Cable
Sylvester A. Miller
John P. Moulton
Negro Swell Sees Sights and Loses $22
A Boston man named John Carter arrived in Bridgeport on Monday to see the sights. He reported $6 stolen, then $115 more, with police unable to assist or determine his purpose in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carter
Boston
Bridgeport
Feed dealer leaves city with heavy losses and liens
Morris Mellitz of a feed store at Ogden and Hallett streets departed the city leaving behind about 500 in debts to Berkshire Mill Co and L Neuberger Co. Shapiro Shapiro hold several claims. Gerson Ziff pawn broker’s stock and business at 9 Water Street was sold at auction for about 1200 to Irae H Kleban formerly of Ki ben and German.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Mellitz
Ogden
Hallett Streets
Bis
Berkshire Mill Co
L. Neuberger Co
Shapiro & Shapiro
Gerson Ziff
Water Street
Irae H. Kleban
Ki Ben
J. Harry Crossley
Pity for Aged Sinners Moves Judge Wilder
Judge Wilder discharged two elderly Black women Emma Apperson and Emma Freeman from charges tied to an immoral establishment on Middle Street known as Checker Board. The house had been painted last Saturday and several patrons were arrested. Freeman denied wrongdoing and said she lived there six years prior to the blizzard. Apperson claimed Freeman owned the house. Freeman, nearly Rheumatic, faced relocation and a suspended sentence for Apperson, with Freeman’s charges dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilder
Emma Apprraon
Emma Freeman
Middle Street
Checker Board
Apperson
Health officer explains placard use for disease cases
Health Officer EB McLellan said he never placed cards to favor anyone and would post a fever or diphtheria sign where it is visible. He reserves discretion to avoid harming neighbors, noting a grocer who lost 25 percent of sales after a placard near his store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLellan
New Auto Markers Rules Outlined by State Secretary
Superintendent Birmingham received word from the secretary of state detailing post January 1 marker rules for autos. Private owners will feature red background with white figures while manufacturers dealers and liverymen use white background with red figures. Operators on manufacturers dealers or liverymen vehicles will bear a black background with yellow figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Secretary of State
Aged couple jailed for breach of peace and vagrancy
Martin Colitz and Lena Colitz, an elderly pair, appeared in city court this morning on charges of begging and vagrancy. He received 30 days in jail plus a $1 fine and costs, while she was sentenced to 15 days behind bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Lena Colitz
Wall Street Irregular. gains end first hour
Wall Street shows an irregular pattern with some issues rising above yesterday’s close led by rail stocks. American Ice dips four points on the verdict, but late 15 minute tone strengthens and some early losses are erased as bonds remain steady and other issues firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
American Ice
Rodgers Sued by Swan Estate Over $35000 Notes
Frank L. Rodgers of Fairfield is sued by Fred S. Small administrator of Samuel Swan’s estate for $35000. The suit stems from eighteenth notes Rodgers sold to Swan, totaling over $30000, with papers served by Deputy Sheriff Peter Doolan and the case returnable to the Superior Court. Rodgers has no property in his name. Mrs. Rodgers holds title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Rodgers
Swan Estate
Fairfield
Fairfield County Bar Association
Tripp-Rodgers
Henry Wheeler
Stratford
Fred S. Small
Hartford
Samuel Swan
Swan & Bushnell
Rodgers
Swan
Peter Doolan
Chaquette Power Co
Perpetual Power
Davenport
Bar Association
Swindler Victim: Forges Pastor Richardson Name
A young man calling himself George Grant swindled Grant Paint Co. of 11, Baer Brothers Cigar Co. of 11, and Rovegno fruit dealer of 16 on State street Monday. He used checks signed by Pastor John MacLaren Richardson and by Charles B. Cole, received change, and fled. Detective Cronan is on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Grant
Grant Paint Co
State Street
Baer Brothers Cigar Co
Rovegno
Edward Cronan
Ier
G Grant
John MacLaren Richardson
First’ Presbyterian Church
Richardson
Charles 8. Cole
Mr. Richardson
Mr. Cole
Miscellaneous Classified Ads Include Property and Goods For Sale
A collage of brief notices lists items for sale and services including furniture, an Oldsmobile touring car, milk wagon, grand piano and other instruments, rental 5 room flats, a chicken house, lamps, stoves, and a call for agents. Also seeks a lost gold pocketbook, cornet lessons, and notices of meetings and thanks for bereavement.
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United Stateries
W. T. Vernon Register
Renue
H. Treat
Treasur
New Orleans
Blosfelds
Peceeyey
T Ee
Maffatrons
Des Moines
Bluenelds
Conn.co
Benefit Society
Cable
L H. Kleban
Judge Wilder
Wall Street Today
Callie
Ted
T. Lavin
Ae Gregory St. Treto
Peck & Snyder
Challenger’s
Crescent Ave
Tudio
Hancock Ave
West Ave
Sherwood Ave
Coleman St
Stratford Ave
Warren St
ZES
Pastor Richardson
Liberal Commission
Fremont
Concord
N. H
Lexington Avenue
South Georgia
Fruitland Colony Co
Adams St
Chicago
Prett
Hreward
Atlantic St
Fowler Clark
Milford
P. O
Conm
Lincoln ,Specialty Co
Dept. D
Olneyville
Providence
R. TL
MN. McNamara’s
East Main St
QB. H
Queenie B. Hall
K. W. McNeil
Iranistan Ave
Tirtpo
L. Adrian Vernon
Wheeler & Wilson Band
Ann Street
Ion
W. Phillips
Hancock
Chickering Bros
Steinway
McPhail
R. S. Howard
Milton
F. Forch Piano Co
Noble Ave
Fairfield Ave
Tmws
J. Lessen
Lee St
Stamford
Bartenders’ Union
K. J. N. Sears
Sec
Eucharistic League of the Sacred Heart
Third Order of St. Francis Societies
Patrick Coughline
Heap
O'Neill
F. Fotch Piano Co
F. Fotch Piano, Co
Sheridan St
Arctic Street
Yviolin
Fotch Piano Co
Bunnell Street
Luke Lamb's Market
M. Steinert & Sons Co
Main St
Aeolian Company
Titts
Newfield Avenue
Wittstein
Steinert
Main St Tirte
Golden Hill St
Weeeee Ave
Sears
Warner
Field Avenue
Ralph L. Miller
Farmer Publishing Cs
L._C. SMITH
Underwood
Monarch, Oliver
Remington Typewriters
Dial & Lee Music Co
Cannon St
Ancelus
Imost
Bridgeport Homseres
Skageport
New Haven
Gonn
Cern
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