Olympia Maert's Testimony in Fatal New Haven Theatre Shooting
Olympia Maert, charged with murder in the February 26 1925 New Haven Baluce theatre lobby slaying of John Bagnano, testified at length before adjournment detailing a troubled relationship and alleged coercion. She described repeated demands for money for her child Lacey, threats from Bagnano, and the moments leading to the shooting on Center and Wooster streets, including an alleged revolver threat and a crash on the Wooster street bridge.
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Litchfield
Olympia Maert
John Bagnano
New Haven
Joseph Koletsky
Olympia
John Bagug
Marion Bugnano
Jonna Hed Koletaky
Carrie
John Bag
John
Fat) Bagnane
Center Street
Carrie Ragnano
Sirin
Crown Street
Wooster Street Bridge
Johnny
Pat” Tagnane
Lacey
Kolets
Arnon A. Alling
John Bagnane
Palace Theatre
Wren
Tle
Flo
Johnny Gorgins
Olyampia
Camly
Bobs
Abe
Source of Liquor Supply Uncovered Distillery Seized
Fairfield December raid by Constable Rennett led to the seizure of a large barn distillery behind John Mastroianni’s Black Rock pike home. A 350 gallon giant still and 200 gallons of alcohol were seized along with multiple cans and barrels, and the suspect faced a $2500 bond and town court arraignment for making liquor for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Arthur J. Rennett
John Mastroianni
Black Rock Turnpike
Collector Queries King s Lieutenant in Tax Dispute
Tax collector Howard and challenger Arthur F E Conner, longtime political lieutenant for John T King, met in conference to discuss a delayed personal tax payment. A letter addressed to Edward A Drew, City Hall tax collector, was diverted to New York Customs before reaching local tax office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard & Challenger
Arthur FE. Conner
John T. King
Deven
Edward A. Drew
City Hall
Customs Department
New York
Elaborate Program at Church Fair Planned
An elaborate program of entertainment has been arranged for the Newfield Methodist Episcopal church fair in the parish house tonight and tomorrow night. Tonight features selections by the Sunday school orchestra, including violin solo by Miss Ethel Kelso, recitation by Miss Dorothy Smith, tenor solo by Joseph Blackman, and cornet solo by Miss Lisie Pullen. Tomorrow’s program after the clam chowder supper includes a Sunday school orchestra, piano duet by Misses Ma[e] Ho word and Natalie Huheriin, soprano solo by Miss Luze Phynn, recitation by Miss Sadie Caldwell, and baritone solo by Walter M. Gould.
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Newfield Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday Scheel
Violla
Ethel Kelso
Dorothy Smith
Joseph Blackman
Lisie Pullen
Slisses Mae Howord
Natalie Huheriin
Mr Iluze Fhynn
Misa Sadie Caldwell
Walter M. Gould
War veteran found unconscious on Danbury lawn
A man, believed to be Crarge Russell of Lynn Massachusetts, a World War veteran, was found unconscious on a Danbury lawn near the railroad tracks. He was taken to Danbury Hospital with what physicians think is war poisoning exposure. a return address for a Mrs Margaret Russell of Lynn appeared in his pocket.
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Danbury
Dec
Crarge Russell
Lynn
Massy
Danbury Hospital
Moe
Mra. Margarettussel
Jynn
Mass
Tiorge Ftussell
Jury Admonished After Woman Rushes From Theater Lobby
Court adjourned for the day at 4 30 with Judge Hinman warning the jury to exercise caution on the slippery walk to the courthouse. A witness rushed from the theater lobby prompting concern over safety as proceedings paused.
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Hinman
Vourthouse
Graveyard Dispute Settled At Parade Hill Cemetery
A stipulation approved by Judge Newell Jennings ends a long quarrel over gravestones at Parade Hill Cemetery New Canaan. G Elmer Jones pledged to restore stones removed or disturbed and replace markers where possible within three years while maintaining graves intact. The town and families receive civil relief without bodies moved.
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Parade Hill
New Canaan
Newell Jennings
G. Elmer Jones
Jones
God's Acre
Br. Jones
Remiy
Lakeview Cemetery
Parade
Raymond Hackett
Stamford
Town of
Jacob Klein
Maurice Resnick
Irish Boundary Plans Held Up
In London the Irish boundary commission’s award was postponed after a Commons statement by Premier Baldwin following a Cosgrave consultation. The delay eases tension and signals a possible settlement between the Free State and Ulster on a boundary based on current lines, tied to financial terms of the Irish treaty and a share of UK public debt estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Irish Boundary Commission
House of Commons
Baldwin
Cosgrave
Free State
Ulster
United Kingdom
Pair Sentenced in City Court for Assault
Charles Lelly and William J. Burke, both 20 and of 68 Arch Street, were found guilty of assault and each jailed 14 days. Myrtle Williams, 40 Courtland Street, committed to the State Farm for drunkenness. Edward Beloin, 45, 62 Wordin Avenue, fined 25 dollars plus costs for possessing a gambling machine. machine confiscated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lelly
Arch Street
Wiliam J. Burke
Jalin
Myrtle Willams
Courtland Street
State Farm
Edward Beloin
Wordin Avenue
Wilson stamps to be out on birthday
Washington December 2 AP The die proof of the new Woodrow Wilson 7 cent stamp was completed today by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and Postmaster General New announced that work will be rushed to have the flat issue on sale December 28 the birth date of the war president.
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Washington
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Postmaster General
New
House Break-In Reported With $14 Stolen
John Cerr of Alliston Road told police late yesterday that his home was entered during the day and $14 taken. He provided no explanation for the theft or clues about the robber's identity.
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John Cerr
Alliston Road
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Ben Gay
KNOX
Walt Jae Peewar
Charles B. Knox Gelatine Co
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Johntown, N. F
Kuhn
Epsom Salta
Wrug
Hartigan
Porter
State Ar Una Toy Rite Macy
Fairfield Avene
Olinpia Magri
Amerigo Safette
Amerigo Caselle
Syracuse
Wilson
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Waite Rose
New England
Westchester
Assachusetts Baking Co
Telegram
Elizabeth York Miller
The
Bridgeport Telegram
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