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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1927

Page

5

Wife of Dentist Dies Suddenly at Vacation Resort

Mrs. Bessie Bell of 2493 Main Street, wife of Dr. Morris Bell, a dentist, collapsed while phoning friends during a family vacation at Haines Falls, Green County, New York. Heart trouble is suspected as the cause. She died minutes after her husband arrived with their two children. Funeral arrangements are being planned in New York.

Bessie Bell Main Street Morris Bell Haines Falls Green County New York State Brll Loby Eva Lous H. Bietweiss Mrs. Bell Dr. Bielweiss Deen Hai Harold

Judge Remits Fine to Father of 11 in Meriden

In Meriden Aus 22 Associated Press reports a two week continuance in police court for Edward LineDerimet of Woonsocket Rhode Island charged with driving while intoxicated after a Tilollo related accident on the Meriden Middletown road. Harold Pistat of 37 Front Street Brien in MacDermott suffered a fractured accident remains in Meriden hospital. A further two week delay was granted for Thomas F. Buter of 4 Hichi Kaney Colony plate who faces charges after a wrist injury and a car collision. John H. Johnson of 123 Windsor Avenue pleaded guilty as a child need the money more than the state’s needs, per the judge.

Meriden Aus Associated Press Dia New Heaven Edward LineDerimet Woonsocket R. 1 Tiollo Mericen- Middletown Harold Pistat Ated Brier MacDermo Meriden Keonpct Thomas F Kane Colony Plate John H. Johnson Windeo Avene Jonnson Cnaldren

Four Men Arrested Over Flogging Of Florence Girl

In Florence Alabama police report four men were arrested in connection with a flogging of a local girl named Miss Bishop. The incident allegedly occurred months ago with threats and intimidation by the men, who furnished the sheriff with details as the case unfolded. Prosecution awaits further action.

Florence Ala L. FE. Satratios

Fly-Tox Protection Promised Amid Technical Confusion

Fragmentary notes describe Fly-Tox providing protection amid unclear data on tests and safety. Mentions of death risks, public interest, and calls for proper instructions persist, with conflicting details from multiple sources.

New Haven Man Forbids Minister Drink Arrested

New Haven Aug 22 Charley Martin 34 invited minister Samuel F Roobinson to have a drink during a United American Free Will Baptist service. He advanced with a pint bottle causing the service to halt. Police detained him and he was sentenced to 80 days in jail for general breach of the peace.

New Haven Associated Press Charley Martin Samuel F. Roobinson United American Free Will Baptist Church Martin

Four Auto Injury Damages Filed In Superior Court

Four civil suits filed in Superior Court seek damages for auto injuries. Ralph L and Ellen L Dennis of Stamford sue Christopher B Garritson of Stamford and George Eron of Darien for 8000 each after a June 16 1927 collision on Shore Road Darien. Michael Farkas of Stamford sues Frank J Daley and Joseph Catino for 85000 after an May 8 crash on Strawberry Hill Road. Jennie E Warnek of Norwalk sues Oliver P Parlett for 5000 after a July 28 1920 collision on the Boston Post Road Darien. Joseph J Richter of Stamford sues Caroline Masterson and Katherine South for 8000 alleging Miss Masterson lost control driving on Iroquois daily.

Ralph L Ellen L. Dennis Stamford Christopher B. Garritson George Eron Darien Dennis Shore Road Garriston Evan Michael Farkas Frank J. Daley Joseph Catino Farakaghi Strawberry HS Daley Plainhine Enny E. Warnek Norwalk Sit Ainst Oliver P. Prarlecte Boston Post Road Caroline Masterson Katherine South Joseph J. Richter Miss Masterson Miss Smith Plainsuit

Armed Guards Patrol Worcester Court in Thayer Session

Worcester Mass August 22 By Associated Press Anxious guard action marked the criminal court opening as armed men patrolled corridors and approaches to the Worcester county court building protecting Justice Webster Thayer amid the Sacco Vanzetti case fame Sheriff Albert Richardson led precautions with deputies at every entry including J Harry Flinn Fred W Boynton Danial H Rice Arthur A Keefe William Johnson and George H Ramer others. A state trooper in plain clothes monitored outside the judicial office until Thayer’s noon lunch.

Worcester Mass Associated Press Worcester County Courte Albert Richardson Webster Thayer Sacco- Vanzertl Lee Bulle Delaney Lowel Judicial Office Thayer

Man 48 Elopes With Girl 16 Father Seeks Aid

August 22 report from Monson Mase AP details Elmer Cleveland a farmer seeking help after his daughter Dorothy May aged sixteen ran away with a man identified as P. Rogers alias Kimball or Perry a suspected ropper. Police and family say the girl left Tuesday.

Monson Mase Associated Press Elmer Cleveland Dorothy May Aida Cleveland Hert P. Rogers Kimball Perry Rogers

Moodus Noises Reported Again by Residents

Local residents report hearing moodus noises again in the evening. A cryptic phrase and garbled OCR text describe multiple sounds heard near Moodus, with unclear timing and scattered details.

Three Couples File for Decrees in Superior Court

Four divorce petitions were filed in the Superior Court yesterday. Howard H. Howard of Stamford sues Bertie Bewley Howard of Knoxville alleging desertion since January 1923 after their Tennessee marriage. Annie Waner Keles of Stamford sues Solomon Keles for intolerable cruelty. Mary Gallucet of Stamford sues Leonard Gallucet for intolerable cruelty with custody and support asked. Minnie A Webb sues George E Webb alleging desertion since December 1914 with alimony requested.

Howard H. Howard Stamford Bertie Bewley Howard Knoxville Tenn Tennessee New York City Annie Waner Keles Solomon Keles Mary Gallucet Leonard Gallucet Minnie A. Webb George E. Webb Port Cheater

Sand Bank Falls Smothers Youth at Four Corners

In Portland Connecticut on August 22 Francis McMeken seventeen was crushed and smothered by a forty foot sand bank while filling a truck at a bank owned by John Hanson. Fellow worker Walter Kusminski escaped as sand rushed to his knees. Rescue efforts lasted about fifteen minutes before the body was recovered.

Portland Conn Francis McMeken Cenath Walter Kusminski McMeken Kusminski John Hanson Four Corners Middletown

Hoover Creates Board To Study Cotton Uses

A new Commerce Department unit will research new uses for raw and manufactured cotton. Edgar Crosby of New Bedford, Mass., will head the division with four cotton trade and chemistry experts. The board invites input from cotton producers, users, and traders to expand uses and extend demand, aiming to sustain or surpass past consumption levels of up to 16 million bales.

Washington Associated Press Commerce Department Edgar ©. Crosby New Bedford Mass Hoover

Veterans to Light Flame at Shrine

Paris August 22 The survivors of the American volunteers group in the French army will light the flame at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier on August 24, marking the anniversary of the first American volunteers. Four men remain alive Joseph Ganson Robert Subiran James Bach and Jean Mouvet will bear the duty each anniversary.

Paris Associated Press American Legion French Foreten Legion Joseph W. Gan The Volunteers Association Robert Ssubiran James Bach Jean Moeuvet Maurice Mouvet Switzerland

Boy Killed While Climbing Moving Truck in Willimantic

Lionel Blain fourteen was fatally injured at Hemmpton Willimantic Conn when he tried to reach the driver's seat of a slowly driven truck operated by George E B Nichols. He died at St Joseph's Hospital. Coroner Arthur G B of Danielson opened an inquest in police headquarters.

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