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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1927
Page
3
A folded plea argues that two months could yield probative records to prove the defendant’s innocence and justify a new trial or pardon. The speaker complains of denials by a judge, advisory committee, and governor, and asks for consideration and gratitude for support from the reader.
Berlin August 24 API The Sacco Vanzetti case drew letters to the American legation from Communist Students of Berlin University threatening four prominent Americans including a newspaper correspondent with reprisals if executions went ahead. Police were alerted and today another letter from the same group says they have decided to desist from the plan.
In Warsaw Poland a Sacco-Vanzetti demonstrator group tried to force entry to the American legation but was largely arrested and order restored. Communists attacked Pawlak prison but faced charges of mounted police. A strong police guard was posted at the American legation and consulate and at the home of American Minister John B. Stetson Jr.
A vintage kitchen tip touts Magnolia Sweetened Condensed Milk as the key to a rich mayonnaise. The recipe uses 1 egg yolk cup salt 4 cup vinegar cup salad oil and condensed milk to prevent curdling and save oil. It markets condensed milk as super rich and smooth, ideal for sauces and coffee, urging readers to buy from grocers.
Paris August 24 Radical protesters clash with police in Boulevard Sebastopol as a column of about 300 confronts officers. Shots are fired, the mob is dispersed, and patrols are increased. In Nancy supporters attempt a protest parade but are broken up by mounted gendarmes. Windows are broken and minor injuries occur.
New Bedford Mass August 24 The Associated Press reports pending word from Mrs Mary Maceiros mother of Celestino F Madeiros one of the New Bedford gunmen electrocuted Monday night at the state prison for the murder of a Wrentham bank cashier. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery either tomorrow or Friday afternoon depending on her arrival. Services will be simple burial as he died not having the Catholic faith. Thousands viewed the body at a local undertaker's rooms.
August 24. A Rome newspaper denounces Fuller the Puritan in a harsh critique of his actions. The Impero calls the Sacco Vanzetti case coverage heated and accuses Fuller of torturous guilt, saying society is morally degraded by his conduct and execution.
Aurora D Angleo an eighteen year old Sacco Vanzetti demonstrator showed unusually brilliant mentality in psychiatric tests used by Chicago police to assess sub normality. She is jailed on disorderly conduct and inciting a riot charges and faces further action tomorrow while a high school student plans to study law at the University of Michigan.
The county awarded road projects across several towns. Lawton Construction wins on Route 154 with waterbound macadam. Miller Bros. on Route 128. Joseph Mariant lands Windsor underpass repairs. Miller Bros. for Hartland Hollow bridge. Benvenuti on Boston Post Road. Lane Construction on South Windsor and Suffield sections. Lawton Construction to Wapping Road. Lane Construction on Hazard Avenue. John DeMichell & Bro on Toll Gate Hill. Edward Ball Company to upgrade West Hartford traffic routes.
Four women were arrested on capias warrants and later released on bonds of 10 dollars. Names include Mrs Domenic Pelina of 102 George Street, Mrs Charles Brennan of 168 George Street, Mrs Dominick Scinto of 831 Frank Street, and Mrs Vincent Carlitis of 136 George Street.
President Coolidge and party finish a scenic drive through Yellowstone from Old Faithful to Lake Hotel. A late landing delays by nightfall, Mrs. Coolidge slips into chilly water at West Thumb but is unharmed. They viewed boiling fish pots, past Turtle Rock, and recalled the 1908 stagecoach holdup as traveler Mode Wineman witnessed the incident by chance.
In Mexico City a one hour general strike observed from 11 to 12 today protested Sacco and Vanzetti execution. Public transport and telephones suspended while factory workers left their posts. A second one hour strike by night theater and cinema workers was planned for 8 to 9 this evening.
New Haven railroad officials offered no comment on reports of an upcoming purchase of the Winsted Torrington Hartford Jitney lines as an addition to the New Haven subsidiary New England Transportation. The Public Utilities Commission office in Hartford has not received any petition from the railroad to take over the bus lines operating from Hartford into Litchfield County.
Lions club members postponed their outing, formerly set for yesterday, to next Wednesday on the Bridgeport Hydraulic company property in Easton. A cheap roast and athletic events are planned amid threatening weather guidance.
Hf Perry Wade former floor manager of Sea board National Bank of New York credits Dr Richards Dyspepsia Tablets with curing his dyspepsia after three years of failed treatments. He reports rapid improvement after the first dose and continued benefit from three bottles taken daily. Wade now in California endorses the remedy and allows publication of his name and address.
An old advertisement fragment lists boys belts in various colors with accessories, a Shakespeare volume gift in textile leather, main floor and basement pricing, rubber products, and wool slip-ons. It hints at school supplies, clothing, and text goods aimed at boys, with several price points and vague product groupings.
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