Trio waiting for chair is last to hear of reprieve
Chronology shows Nicola Sacco Bartolomeo Vanzetti and Celestino Madeira were the last to learn their executions were postponed until August 22. News arrived at 10 22 am and 11 45 am official word followed. Warden Hendry announced a reprieve before documents were filed, prompting a chaotic scene as reporters scrambled for details. Madeira, expected to die, ate his final meal while others remained stoic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicola Sacco
Bartolomeo Vanzetti
Celestino Madeira
Siu
Charlestown
Massachusetts
Hendry
Moe Thane
William L Reed
Charles T. Beaupre
State Police
Vanzetti
Italy
Sacco
Mudeirus
Hendey
Madeiros
New Bedford
Death of EightYearOld Boy In Car Crash Claims $10000
Mary Lobiola administratrix of Anthony Conte estate seeks $10000 damages in Superior Court for the death of eight year old Anthony Conte struck by a car owned and operated by John Swock on September 10 1926 at Wayne Street and Westfield Avenue. Swock absolved at coroner inquest and passenger Paw Swarney later took responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swock
King's Highway
Yatrflel
Mary Lobiola
Anthony Conte
Arso
Bridgeport
Wayne Street
Westfield Avenae
Swock
John J. Phelan
Paw Swarney
Fairfield
Swarney
Ne Friend
Delay Sought in Naming Receiver for Bilton Firm
UT District Court Judge Eawin g Thomas of Norwalk was asked to defer appointing a temporary receiver for Bilton Machine Tool Company after attorneys and principals met seeking an out of court settlement. Pinney of Cleveland, stockholder, contends mismanagement under a 1924 voting trust. two recent hearings and three conferences aimed at settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eawing Thomas
Norwalk
Bilton Machine Tool Company
Harry H. Pinney
Cleveland
dbio &@ preferred
Thomas
Thomas Kanas
Samuel Reich
Miller, Morgen and Reich
Pinney
Clarence E. Bilton
U. S. District Court
Bilton
Truck Advances Promise Faster Freight and Passenger Service
John A Jensen of the local General Motors branch told the Kiwanis club that airplanes will not only supplement but replace heavy trucks in time. He outlined pneumatic tires, a six cylinder motor, and lighter chassis lifting truck speeds from 12-15 mph to 25-40 mph as manufacturers continue improving chassis and power for human freight and passenger transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teirplanes
John A Jensen
General Motors Bravch
Kiwenis Club
Jensen
New Haven Fireman Faces Theft Charge
In New Haven on August 1 a fire department member Hugh J. Riley and Robert E. McBride were held on theft and burglary charges after a warehouse break in Sunday morning. Both posted $1000 bond for Superior Court. They claimed intoxication and denial of breaking in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Auguay
Associated Press
Hugh J. Riley
Aere Department
Robert E. McBride
Superior Court
Riley
Parker Resigns Bridgeport Post for Newark Secretary Job
Edward L Parker, head of the Bridgeport Family Welfare society for five and a half years, has resigned to become secretary of the Social Service Bureau in Newark New Jersey. He will start October 1 1927 and his Bridgeport resignation becomes effective a week earlier. No successor has yet been named though several candidates are under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L Parker
Bridgeport Family Welfare Society
Anip
Social Service Bureau
Newark
Mr Parker
Republicans Will Choose Candidate Coolidge Model
Washington dispatch notes Republicans project continuity with Coolidge, seeking five major entrants in a cautious race. Dawes emerges as potential alternative if voters crave Roosevelt-type leadership, while party leaders will largely shape the convention outcome amid voter indifference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Wark Sullivan
New York
Washington
Dawes
Geneva
Roosevelt
Mr. Dawes
Hoover
Wood
United Sites
Untitled Proverbic Reflection on Work and Wealth
A fragmented piece suggests a reflection on men and effort, noting alcohol, movement, and money as factors shaping work. The tone hints at a buoyant, humorous urban saying about productivity after drinking and the value of wealth in guiding action.
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Rockwell
Trio Wating
Warden
Buckingham
Price
N. Buckingham & Co., Ince
State ST
Delay
Bilton Firm
Club
Parker
Newark Post
Sullivan
Ihrty
North Pole
USA
Ip. m
Ertaa
Kinney
Boya
Goodyear
Misses’ & Children’s
Oxfords
Main
Post’s Majestic
Saperp
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