Master Swindler Rochette On Trial Again in France
Henri Rochette, famed financier linked to a 1919 Central Mexican railroad bond case, faces a criminal court in Paris on abuse of confidence charges. Once allied with Francisco Madero in Mexico, Rochette earlier swindling accusations involved bucket shops and a 20 million dollar claim. He fled Europe, hid in Switzerland, and reappeared in 1916 with a French army unit before being arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Madero
Mexico
Henr Rochette
Mexico City
Europe
Switzerland
Gaorgss
Baialee
Somewhere in Bridgeport Dinner Recalls a Firm Band of Men
Fragmentary text references a dinner in Bridgeport with a trio of named figures and a boast about a fine group of men. The readable portion hints at camaraderie and pride, but details are sparse. No clear event date or full names are established.
Political revival in 1922 case prompts probes of government bias
In 1922 the political phase of a longtime case resurfaced with charges that officials protected Roghette after his release. A parliamentary committee found government intervention. The arc traces back to 1914 with Gaston Calmette, editor of the Paris Figaro.
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Roghette
Gaston Calmette
Paris Figaro
Shooting revived case ties to former minister’s wife
A shooting death is revived in connection with attacks tied to former minister of finance M Caullay. The case centers on alleged links to Rochette's operations and charges framed against the politician in Piguio amid accusations of involvement in illicit activities.
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M Callaus
Finance
M Caullay
Piguio
Ehages
Rochette
Cancer Victims Increasing Here Across Regions
June 22. Alarm over rising cancer deaths noted by Dr Carter Wood of Columbia University and St Luke's Hospital. He cites England Wales and the United States showing higher rates, with 1914 death rate 79.4 per 100000 and 1920 around 62 per 100000. Vermont records 109.4. Switzerland 126.7. Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts New York also show high mortality.
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Dranas Carter Wood
Cioch
Columbia University
St Luke's Hospital
England
Walea
Wood
Logland
United States
Vermont
Switzerland
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachust
New York
Hugh
Swedish League Defends Americanism at Swedish National Festival
The Swedish Central League hosted its first annual national festival and banquet at the Plas theatre, with speakers denouncing Bolshevism and stressing Americanism. Congressman Carl R. Chindblom urged loyalty and deportation of those not seeking American identity. United Liters leader Watson praised Swedish contributions, as Rev Chellsran and A J Chelder spoke on Swedish influence in American history. musical performances accompanied the event. Additional civic notices and hearings were announced, including hydrant pay, yard extensions, and a public hearing for a language site at Mair Street and Capital Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Plas
Swedish Central League
Stratyfield
Carl R Chindblom
Chicago
Wilson
Afta
Aneny Bach
M. Chindblom
America
Yill Watson
Maso
Telus
Oiselves
Alesande
Hedin
Lie Synefish Centralleagn
Lundred Gueds
Chellsran
Bfejhodygt Ghurch
Amerian Republic
Marden
Ts Lundbarg
Wiss Cady Tedberg
G Helin
Taprlol Avenue
Uidley Street
George A
Ako
Huntington Road
William Street
George Wardner
Fai
Mair Street
Capital Avenue
William 3 Hogan
Aldermen Consider $200000 Bond Issuance At Meeting
The common council is expected to approve issuing 200000 dollars in bonds to meet corporate bonds due July 1, 1979. Last week the ordinance committee members were absent causing postponement. Tonight the council plans to act and inform the public on details.
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Aulon Wes
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Henri Rochette
Paris
Bridgeport
Bill” Steinke
Kece
Jota
Pty
Jem Faye
Geo, Seore
Toy Barley
Coens
Booz
Coppree
GRAE
Doeians
Gions Circur
Gep
Tom
Cere
Coe
Ana Or
Fred BlacBuren
E. Campbeu
Tate Cave Man
Mat ColbBn
Steve Sheipaw
Jorn Brartheware
Rann
Lordship Railway
Cor. Stratford and
Hollister Ave
Lordship
A. M
Urib
P. M
Beak
Stratford
Hollister Aves
Golden Hh St
Golden Hill
Main Street
Cor
Stratford and
Holhsie
Es. A. M
Taedelap
Golden Hi
Mam Sts. A M.—S
White Mountain Refrigerators
Hoosier
Elm Street
Elays Bolshevism
Congress of Vienna
Thomas F Kenne
Yp Oner Au Mobén Flcme
Whoslar Fot Congress
Arch Atrents
Connecticut
Ballstrapt
Housatoni Avenue
Hank T Noonan
North and Coal Company
Lindles Street
Common Council
Meat Department
Queen
Sawyer Blue
Bridgeport Public Market
Tate and Bank Sts
Main Stree
Ford Service
Ford Parts Station
Tri-State Motor
John A. O'Brien
Treas. and
Mgr
Cannon Street
Retail Merchants’ Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Business Men’s Association, Meigs & Co
Peigs & XC
Clothes Tor
Bridgeport, Conn
Maly Si
Mierfield Avl
Marah
Fairfield Aven
J. M. Cowperthwait
Phone Barnum
Buckingham Ave
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