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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1927
Page
29
Maurice Rona of Worcester, foreman for Lane Construction on the Meriden Middletown state road, was struck by an automobile Tuesday. He had his right leg amputated today and remains in critical condition at Meriden hospital.
Boston police report a mail order firearms shipment of 300 rifles and pistols was seized with an alien arrest. police intensify weapon checks, shadow travelers from trains, and monitor sympathy processions amid Sacco-Vanzetti coverage.
Salem Mass August 11 Jeanettes M Brooks a Peabody young woman received 6000 reward today when she returned a 6000 emerald and diamond ring to its owner Mrs E C Edwards of Toledo Ohio Brooks found the ring in a wash room in a hotel where Mrs Brooks and her husband are staying
New Britain August 11 A medical team led by Dr Moses Kaprllon reported success in a delicate skin graft to treat an eyelid disorder causing hairs to grow into the eyeball. A piece of lip membrane, two millimeters square, was moved to the inside of the eyelid, correcting the contracting lid. The patient’s identity remains private. Dr Kupalian gained local notice during a past smallpox quarantine.
In Great Bend Kansas on August 11, 41 year old farmer Fred Koett and his 18 year old wife prepared to desert their home after a series of alleged haunting events. Deputies had guarded the farm. the couple reported sightings of a wraith like ghost and disturbances including a wall turned picture, a dog stabbed with a pitchfork, and a moving Virgin Mary statue. Koett said he could no longer endure the mysterious happenings and would leave the property.
Boston police raided a West End hotel room arresting six men all Yonkers residents after radical literature and an electric chair cartoon were found. Authorities questioned them about the New York Subway explosion amid confusion over their purpose in the city. A later South End lunchroom blast was ruled a gas range accident.
Meriden August 11 By Associated Press Henry S Bryant 36 assistant prosecuting attorney of East Hartford was arrested for operating an automobile while under the influence after a crash near Hubbard park last night His case was continued until Saturday in the police court Two companions David Garrity 37 of Hartford and Charles W Ripley of Waterbury were arrested on intoxication charges released on bonds of 15 each The bond for Bryant was not posted or the case was not resolved in court today
Deep River August 11 By Associated Press Gladys Muskewitg aged thirteen Tell into the water at Old Law mill dam yesterday afternoon and was carried through a flume She was rescued after the journey by William Kurve son of Mr and Miss W Kurve While unconscious after immersion she regained today The girl and companions were playing at the dam the flume carries the water around the construction wak The girl was caught by suction of the water.
At the state capital a bid by Leonard Suzio Construction Co. of Meriden won the Mansfield state training school and hospital sewage disposal plant project for 56 529 34. The appropriation was 62 560 with 1 600 population used for sizing. The comptroller authorized state bulletins and 1 275 copies of the New Haven agricultural station report on tobacco and fertilizers.
Dorothy Parker and 34 Sacco-Vanzetti sympathizers paid five dollar fines in Boston municipal court after pleading guilty to loitering near the State House. George Teeple of New York changed his plea to not guilty. others had cases postponed to tomorrow as 36 more defendants face similar charges.
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