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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1927
Page
2
Barricaded in a seven year struggle Vanzetti bids farewell to Dante and family, asserting innocence and martyrdom. He and Sacco pledge their ideals live, praise solidarity, and thank supporters including Mrs Henderson and a benefactor as they face execution after long trial agony.
The article notes that Vanzetti's sister will display his ashes with no time set for releasing the bodies. More than 160 Backo-Vanzetti sympathizers paid small fines in municipal court today for violating city ordinances by picketing in front of the State House and in Charlestown. An earlier letter by Vanzetti to Mrs Jessica Hen eersor of Wayland expressed thanks for interest in himself and his sister who came from Italy to visit him in his last hours. The Sacco defense committee said the men died true to their character and faith and that the state refused to heed the conscience of many kings.
New York dispatch reports Millicent Rogers the former Countess Salm arrived with her fiancé Arthur Ramos from Argentina aboard the Olympic Absoluten. When asked if she would wed Ramos she replied absolutely. She declined to discuss future plans. Ramos said no date or place had been set for the marriage.
In Boston on August 23 six of 154 demonstrators arrested for marching near the State House in Sacco Vanzetti protests appealed their 10 fines in Municipal Court. Arthur Garfield Hays said he would take the case to the Supreme Court to challenge the city ordinance on siting and jollying.
New York Aug 23 Magister Ewald imposes a 60 day sentence on Harold Wood thirty-two for distributing Sacco Vanzetti literature in front of Jefferson Market court. Magistrate cites congestion and says there is no room for Reds here. Wood cites prior arrests in Chicago and St Louis. Herman Zucowsky, twenty-nine, fined $5 for disorderly conduct for Sacco Vanzetti sympathy plans on his car on lower Broadway and obstructing traffic.
In Boston on August 23, Associated Press reports the records finalize the ages of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. Vanzetti is confirmed at forty, Sacco at thirty six. Celestine Madeiros of New Bedford, executed with them, was twenty five. Sacco had the shortest prison time, entering after sentencing in Dedham last April. Madeiros had been in prison since July 1926, initially listing twenty four, while Vanzetti had seven years and Sacco began serving after an East Bridgewater hold up conviction.
Webster police investigated a small blast on the front steps of the Dost Office late last night. The explosion, aimed at news about the Sacco Vanzetti executions, caused little damage. Five men fled in an automobile after a patrolman ordered them to stop. a guard remained at the building through the night.
Rioters clash with police in Geneva damaging the League palace and arresting suspects amid warnings to curb unrest. In Paris and London, Sacco and Vanzetti demonstrations turn violent with windows smashed and police clashes. European papers dissect the death penalty impact, while Allied officials assert order and monitor the situation.
Reports from Finland Argentina Australia South Africa and the United States describe protests and boycotts following the Sacco Vanzetti executions. Workers urge bans on American goods, unions call strikes, and police suppress demonstrators as crowds gather at legations and consulates.
Jean Armstrong Alquist filed suit in U S District Court accusing Cecil B DeMille and the John Doe motion picture company of copyright infringement. She claims the film King of Kings borrows 58 scenes from her 1919 novel The Wooing of Mary Magdalen and was loaned to DeMille.
The Hillside Department of Public Welfare commissioners accepted the new addition at a Hillside home meeting. Superintendent Angus P. Thorne led an inspection and announced the addition will open to inmates on September 1 to relieve crowding.
The Automobile Club of New Haven offers a reward of 106 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of hit and run drivers, whether the case involves injury or property damage, as a public safety initiative announced August 23.
Middletown August 23 AP Coroner L A Smith found no criminal responsibility for Carmelina Faraci who was struck by an automobile on August 16 Edgar L Johnson of Hartford the operator was exonerated The machine passed through an underpass as Faraci darted into the street to catch a parade bound for a carnival The coroner noted the underpass was lighted but urged warning lights for added protection
Washington Aug 23 In a Navy led development the ship to shore flight concept originated years ago and reached practical use in Puget Sound in January 1811 when Lieut Eugene Ely launched from a warship. The Leviathan’s runway is shorter than the old Pennsylvania deck and a revolving catapult enables takeoffs and landings, marking a major advance in aerial naval operations.
Helen F Davidson of New York sues Leroy Davidson of New Canaan in the Superior court for 87000 in alimony. The May 28 1924 divorce decree ordered $60 weekly support, but none has been paid.
Florence Alabama August 23 By Associated Press arrest tomorrow of four of the masked men who flogged Marie Bishop predicted by detective L E Safford investigating the affair. He said he had furnished sheriff's office sufficient information on the floggers identity. Miss Bishop the second victim whipped near here in recent months was taken from her home July 6 by eight masked men and carried into the woods. She kept silent out of fear and believed the motive was jealousy.
Fifteen destroyers and one light cruiser under Rear Admiral Luke McNamee were ordered to join the search for missing Pacific aviators. Rear Admiral Jackson, commander of the Pacific fleet, ordered the additional force with plans for a thorough scrutiny of the water area where the planes are believed to have landed before calling off navy operations on Thursday.
Lester Byrne twenty two shot his wife Lucille twenty one and then killed himself in Miami after coming from Frankfort. Police say Byrne, tied to a Chicago robbery gang, was wanted by Cook County authorities on murder charges related to a recent robbery.
James Sper thirteen of 998 Warren Street sustained a palm laceration to his left hand yesterday. He required seven stitches and was treated at Emergency hospital by Dr Sydney Mooney.
News and business cables span vast distances with 24900 miles linking North and South America and 25000 miles connecting Europe to Latin American shores. High power radio stations operate across South America and the wider world.
Vatican confirms Pope Pius XII prayed for Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti and did what he could with authorities after a telegram from Michele Sacco. In Torre Maggiore Italy on Aug 23 news of the execution reached the Sacco family, the aged father sobbing as Sabino Sacco recalls his brother’s innocence and a local crowd gathers in prayer and mourning.
Adverse easterly winds and dense fog between Roosevelt Field Long Island and the Grand Banks prevent a start today for the Old Glory. Dr James H Kimball of the weather bureau said the conditions keep the mission grounded.
Southampton Aug 23 A broken gasoline gauge forced postponement of Captain Frank Courtney British aviator’s planned flight to the United States via the Azores The Associated Press reports the hopoff was delayed late today while survey work and prep continued awaiting proper fuel measurements
Clarence Chamberlin, first passenger with Levine on the trans Atlantic flight, lands in Omaha after a Shenandoah to Fort Crook run. He praises Levine’s nerve and notes Levine feared losing payroll money rather than facing danger, while Chamberlin calls Lindbergh careful and explains the trip's meticulous planning.
An automobile owned by Emil Hem ming, new police commissioner of Norwalk, residing at 22 North Avenue, was stolen last night from in front of 18 Park Place. The sedan bore Connecticut registration 60842.
Harriet A Judd widow of Frank E Judd dies suddenly at 1060 Stratford Ave aged 73 leaving a son Louis HH Judd three daughters six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren Funeral arrangements not completed John A Hellman of Isinglas Huntington dies suddenly at farm aged 48 funeral at St Pauls Huntington burial Park Cemetery Bridgeport Mary Ellen East wife of Benjamin East dies at 41 Curtis Ave aged 75 funeral tomorrow at 2 30 from home Rev Edward N McKinley officiates burial Lakeview Cemetery Pearl Charnowsky 44 wife of Stephen dies at Bridgeport Hospital survived by three daughters and husband funeral today 141 Holy Street and Holy Ghost Russian Orthodox Church burial Lakeview Cemetery Mary L Maynard mother of Charles Maynard dies at 303 South Quaker Lane West Hartford aged 86 services today 3 PM Johnson Funeral Home burial Spring Grove Cemetery Hartford
Readers with gas sourness and indigestion are advised to take Bisulated Magnesia after meals. The ad claims it neutralizes stomach acidity and prevents fermentation, letting users eat freely and enjoy better health. Buy Bisulated Magnesia prepared for stomach use at local drug stores.
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