06 Dec 1923
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1923
Page
1
Westport constable admits involvement in theft linked to liquor licenses while a former officer faces charges in a liquor case. A grand jury may indict today as the ecology board and local officials push revocation actions. Also reported are court notes on divorces, local arrests, and a nearby poultry show opening amid unsettled regional news.
Stamford police report Constable Michael Dominick of Westport, who resigned last week, was arrested by Westport Chief Charles Quigley on charges of highway robbery and malfeasance. Federal agents aided by Group Head Baward B. Doolan allege Dominick, linked to a truck carrying 235 gallons of alcohol, hid the loot in multiple locations. Key witnesses include Joan Renzulli and Helen Steed, with the case tied to Blue Ribbon Express. The arraignment occurred this morning with possible binding over to the December term of the Criminal Superior Court.
Hartford December 3 members of the Connecticut Natureopathy Examining Board were summoned to appear before an extraordinary Grand Jury. The proceeding targets revocation of licenses for doctors practicing natureopathy in the state. The board members include Dr. F. B. Coombes New Britain Dr. F. S. Hurlburt New Haven and Dr. F. P. B. Smith Bridgeport all graduates of Blumer College of Natureopathy.
U S authorities charge a quack with issuing worthless medical certificates to unqualified persons. District officials allege fake degrees allowed practice in medicine and surgery. Police obtained a warrant for arrest amid ongoing probe into credential fraud.
The Hartford area reports combined figures for all State Savings banks and savings departments of banks showing deposits and assets rising in the year ending October 13. Deposits increased by 14.93 and assets by 78,903,536.27, marking an unprecedented gain compared with 1922 and offsets from 1920 declines.
The sixty-eighth Congress convened amid a deepening stalemate over the speaker race as Republicans and insurgents maneuver for rules changes. President Coolidge plans to address joint session at noon, with legislative action postponed until after Christmas holidays due to unorganized committees and pending confirmations.
Washington December 3 The guide of President Coolidge will address Congress tomorrow and be broadcast to a large portion of the United States. Engineers expect about a million listeners as WEAP in New York WCAP in Washington and WJA in Providence participate using six radio stations and specific wavelengths. The broadcast is scheduled for twelve oclock standard time with details of the Senate assembly to follow.
Hartford dispatch states Attorney General Healy ruled that a grand jury may seek revocation of licenses with affidavits showing fraud. Hugh M. Alcarn, States Attorney, presented evidence to the Public Health council supporting revocation actions. Dr. Ernest Markham declined comment on additional orders, noting no new business beyond prior records.
Judge Allyn T. Brown presided over a $40 000 alienation of affection case in the Superior court yesterday. Merri Barker testified that continued nagging and bickering destroyed affection within months of marriage, countered by family clashes and a piano door barricade incident. The plaintiff Merri Barker and defendant Louise Barker faced cross examination as tomorrow’s defense argument looms.
Reservoirs are full and water supply for winter stands at 18 feet. Despite heavy summer rainfall, forecasts predict colder weather and extended dry spells, with weather observers noting trend toward continued cold. Water managers report reservoir levels near capacity and anticipate steady flow to city needs through the season.
A joint session before Judges John Kellogg and Allye G. Brown will handle 21 divorce cases with a special session for 23 more. Most petitions allege desertion or cruel treatment with nine filed by husbands and twelve by wives. Key case includes Jedlery Wilson versus Alexander Wilson detailing grounds of desertion cruelty and misconduct.
The state attorney faced a bribery dispute as prosecutors alleged an offer of $100,000 to drop the case. Sentences for the conspirators varied, with two years for some and concurrent terms. punishments included liquor removal and fines under Prohibition era charges, while the court ruled sentences would run concurrently.
Westport youth Michael M. Freekie, aged old, was sentenced by Judge Wolfe in the Superior court to five years and one month in the Cheshire Reformatory after pleading guilty to a premeditated assault on Rythe Main of Westport. State's Attorney Cum Youngs called the act thoroughly disheartening for the community. DeVoe received a suspended sentence for statutory burglary after taking a correspondence course in prison.
An Albany Central passenger train derailed near Garrison, New York, without injuries. The Albany express slipped from its tracks after colliding with a freight car, causing delays and minor damage to the freight and passenger cars. Officials from the railroad stated no crew or passengers were harmed.
Seven people died and thirty were wounded in a riot between unemployed citizens and police in Warne Westphalia. The unrest began when unemployed groups gathered and clashed with authorities, prompting police to fire in response as tensions escalated.
Michael Dominick, detained on a $10,000 bond, confesses to holding up a Stamford truck and forcing men to deliver the load to his brother in law's garage.
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