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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1914
Page
4
A detailed recounting of the Buonimo murder case from arrest to execution appeals. Key figures include Buonomo, Matteo, Pinzi, Ricelo, and Big Andrew, with events spanning Stratford, Shelton, Bridgeport, and Hartford. The narrative covers the 1912 crime, trials, appeals, and final 1914 death sentence status.
The case centers on Joseph Ado Peewee Buonomo involved in the October 1913 murder of Motlemma, a poor waitress from New York, said to be linked with vice rings in Harlem and Chicago. Buonomo, known in white-crav e circles, reportedly con fessed to assisting in the crime.
Witnesses linked the Bridgeport white slavery case to New York gangs while Buonomo, known in white slavery circles, faced enemies in New York. He was shot from behind though wearing a protective coat and died hours later at J Hood Wright hospital after stating that seven New York murders stemmed from Bridgeport.
The Mexican foreign minister and delegates at the Niagara Falls mediation conference rejected several American election proposals. They argued U S plans would force a sham vote under pressure for Carranza, jeopardizing both Mexican and U S welfare. They urged a neutral provisional government and said Washington should consult Mexicans on welfare before proceeding.
Washington June 20 afloat and shore leave end tonight as secretary Daniels enforces a naval prohibition order. All officers barred from possessing or serving alcoholic liquor on ships or stations with only medical use exception for ship’s surgeon. Hostesses must stop serving punch at naval functions within yards and academies. Commanding officers hold enforcement responsibility amid mixed reactions.
Vienna reports on Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife’s assassination and the subsequent plan to bar their children from succession. The aging Emperor Francis Joseph faced opposition over the heir’s bold involvement in state affairs, while supporters highlighted Francis Ferdinand’s vigor and military skill and noted the solemn promise to exclude offspring from the throne.
The piece reports on temperance moves across nations and local churches, noting Norway’s army and navy dry messes and Germany and Russia temperance trends. It also covers Stratford marriages and local incidents, including arrests for auto light omission and trolley car conduct, plus a clerical report on town officials’ travels.
A fragmented line references Jaynes Nerya Root Beer Extract and a sweating hose item tied to Tenirn Tinh Rea, with unclear context and no clear event. The readable bits suggest a product mention or catalog fragment without identifiable people or organizations.
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