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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1926
Page
5
A historical report details Gaines claiming innocence as authorities prepare a death sentence. The case involves allegations of murder linked to the death of Lyhia, with testimonies from neighbors and witnesses.
Keeper Goitisky of Norwalk filed a Superior Court suit against Harel Plinthierney of Norwalk, claiming 10 dollars in damages for injuries suffered after a collision on North Carena street on November 22. The defendant allegedly drove into her, causing a fractured wrist and other injuries.
Kusene Walker and his wife J hauffens Adelard Hebert are charged with breaking and entering the home of Lewnates Pearith Warren and stealing furniture in a case referenced as continuing at Southbridge. The report is fragmentary and lacks clear dates or locations beyond the town.
Three farm workers died after suspected poisonings at the Shark farm near Dudley Massachusetts. Anates Geos formerly of New Britain was exhumed for examination while another farmhand, Monk Woolson, died soon after. State investigators and the coroner pursued an autopsy and toxicology tests amid reports the men had taken out life insurance.
The policy allegedly called for 5800 and an attempt to select the insurance led to an investigation. Wilson has a son and two children in Waltonown, Penn, and authorities are unsure about the bad insurance. Some time will elapse before the examination of Gelos vital organs is complete. Mrs Eva Carmaneka, who lives at the farmhouse, was questioned today by McCarthy.
The Stamford Manufacturers' Association calls town tax statements by Frank Rich and the Yale and Towne official unfounded and misleading. They argue home property is assessed at 0 to 14 percent of value while certain properties are taxed at about 39 percent, and say the tax burden harms small taxpayers.
Park Harbor, Maine, Aug 21 CAP The Astors led by Mrs Charles Dane and Sir Astor with Lady Nancy Astor plan a three week lateness visit after hosting a dinner at Mortimer Schiff's. They will travel by motorboat to Virginia and then Roanoke to Reckland and depart from the Main Central rail station for Virginia.
Mass rally at Miserstue park draws about ten thousand expected attendees. Notable guests include U S Senator William Baker Governor Brien Lieutenant Governor Allen and Senator Simeon B Foss of Ohio as orator. Congressman I J Stowles to introduce Attorney C W Bosworth. A sports program is listed.
William Owens, noted Shakespearian actor with a long stage career in New York, died today after a yearlong illness. He starred opposite Juhn Marlowe in Othello and played Shylock in The Merchant of Venice, with colleagues Adadtehin and Mrs. Samuel Insall among the mourners.
Connecticut hat manufacturers and wholesalers urge the Interstate Commerce Commission to adjust freight rates so hats can be shipped in larger boxes. The National Association of Men's Straw Hat Manufacturers and the American Association of Wholesale Hat Merchants, with Norwalk and Danbury members, cite current box size limits as a barrier to favorable rail rates.
The文 passage describes the commerce commission proposing uniform rates per hundred pounds for hats shipped in boxes not exceeding 110 inches in size. It notes not to exceed 70 inches in one dimension and 1 inch in another. The request asks enforcement to align with existing rat shipping stipulations.
Frelen MeerritL Reiber of Westport filed a divorce petition against Joseph Rehber of Westport alleging cruelty. They married in April 1920. Custody of a minor child and alimony are mentioned.
Stamford report states Franey Disney of 55 Brook Street Bridgeport and James Deante of 22 Hamilton Street Bridgeport were arrested for alleged violations of motor vehicle laws. They were released in their own recognizance with conditions pending further action.
General Aguilera, leader of the failed June revolt in Spain, tells a press correspondent in Madrid he hopes to lead another action against the Dictator. He received a light sentence of one year in prison and a fine, while de Uvera’s recent revolt failed.
A damaged line laments that a single paint caused the IA machine to fail and vows not to let it happen again, promising more thorough measures next time.
Norwich headlines report two men punished in court for drunken driving and disorderly conduct after a late night incident. Oras Seymour Ivana received a fine and jail date pending for driving under the influence. Leonard Honelwose was fined for being intoxicated and resisting an officer.
Attorney H. R. Barton of G oh was elected trustee of the firm of J Ralph Jones of ich at yesterday afternoon's first meeting. The truckman and contractor's schedule shows debts totaling 33 702.
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