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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1925

Page

2

Neighbors Fight Involving Police Over Pheasants

The Bridgeport dispute centers on three pheasants taken and two assassinated, with Dr. Hagobian denying claims of an interview while the police chief and board president test up the inquiry. Testimony spans police powers, charter provisions, and proposals to curb keeping game birds, amid long-standing neighborhood tensions.

Herald Noc Hagoblan George Re Simon Poca Patrick J. Flanagan Dawe Police Board John F. Regan Simeon Flanagan Frank L. Wilder Hagobian Detective Bureau Wilder President Dawe Wider Theoolice Board City of Bridgeport Hagublan Hagokien Fowla Board of Wealth Board of Aldermen Board of Education Warren Harding High School Dawe Deniet A Haomering Pawe Hagobran Ae Uagobian Dentst Intersteature Hagovian Dawr Flugobian Ivaded

Vindicated Girl Thanks Friends After Jury Decision

A court report notes a vindicated girl thanks supporters as jurors reveal two ballots were used in the trial. The first ballot was nearly unanimous and the second followed with similar sentiment, signaling a clear outcome.

Pivaseiplants Dinnes Ms Alling

Woman Prisoner Attempts Death Near End of Term

Litkin Brown, 28, colored, imprisoned at the county gate, attempted to cut her throat in her cell just before a five day release. Sentenced for assault with intent to kill last July, she had shot Josie Brown in June and was taken to Norwalk by taxi at gunpoint. She was removed to J Vincent's hospital, where surgeons treated a severed trachea, clerical authorities said she was not in danger.

Dn O Litkin Brown Lexington Avenues J. Vincent's Hospital Criminal Common Pleas Court Josie Brown Norwalk H. A. Savitz

Roads of County Yield Rich Booty

Police report a fuel of 100 gallons of alcohol seized from multiple cars in Darien Ridgefield and Dudley arrests. Dominick Daganpine and Stanley Capernack face city and state charges after alcohol was found hidden in vehicles. Arrests tied to illegal transport of intoxicants, with fines and jail terms imposed in Ridgefield and Stamford area courts.

Ferry Street Simon McCann Chapel Street New Haven Darien Dominick Daganpine Wallace Sears Ridgefield Stanley Conrad Capernack Dudley Mass Stantes Wman Tony Bunbury Stamford Bantey Conrad Copernack Ridgefeld Barracks Biggerfield Town Court Meyer Callant Dorchester

France Aroused By Girl Spy

A disputed case in France involves James Leather and Philips accused along with Marcel who operated a radio accessories shop in Part. Police searched the store for evidence while Leather and Philips admit ties to British intelligence. Dispatches claim the three are of unimpeachable integrity, but authorities suspect a ruse to extract information.

James Leather Wth Flcher Farelen Roland Yard Kpaw Pars Marcel Rt. Wd Ny Mera

Questioned King Responds in Tax Collector Letter

A regional clerk reports a dispute over a $7,000 tax lien voided by a firm name Refily and King. The letter to Beene denies the check and names Louis J. Hevly as Board of Public Burghs official not a member of the firm. The delivery remains under mystery as the challenger notes the contents were not disclosed.

John T King Tus Howard Challenger Beene Texes

Judge Hinman to Take Seat on Connecticut Supreme Court

Governor appoints Judge George Hinman to the state Supreme Court, elevating him from the superior court bench in February 1926 to succeed Justice John F. Keeler who retires at the age limit. Hinman, born in Alford, Mass, and long associated with Willimantic, has served as attorney general and in the state legislature. The article notes a coincidental link to a prior Hinman, Joel, a former supreme court justice, though no listed kinship.

Litchfield Capi Olympia Macri Litchfield County George BE. Hinman Connecticut John Trumbull Hinman Connecticut Supreme Court John F. Keeler Supreme Court John Bagnano Keeler Palace Theatre New Haven George S. Winman Willimantic Curtiss Sttorney Amman Berkshire Courier Great Barrington Willimantic Journal Willimantice Marcos TH. Holcomb Litechheh Joel Hinman George Hinman

Restaurant guest sent to prison for concealed weapon

State's Attorney Garlick urged a severe sentence after Mitchell, accused of beating and throwing stones at a fellow diner, pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed weapon under a new statute allowing up to five years. Defense claimed the revolver was carried for self defense and not used recklessly. Judge Dick Ingen urged caution against unwarranted gun ownership and emphasized avoiding further violence.

Mitchell Assaut Garlick Robert G. DeVorest Mitetel Branchi Judy Dickenar Dick Ingen Seta

Mother and Babe Found Dead in Stamford Home

Police and ambulance responded to a gas accident at a Stamford residence. A mother and infant daughter died, likely from gas exposure, while a man attempted to turn off the jet. The husband was at work, and two other children were at school at the time.

Stamford Wre Gentile Gentiles Vile and Towne Compuns Ehildren Tody John Phedan

Trial Ends in Victory For Olympia Macri

Olympia Mack walks free as the New Haven County Superior Court jury returns a not guilty verdict on the murder charge after a retrial. Judge Hinman discharged the prisoner and spectators cheered outside the courthouse. The case, involving Bagnano, followed a prior deadlock in the first trial and featured extensive testimony, with the defense denying premeditated murder and claiming self defense under certain conditions.

George BH. Hinman Davey Mort Darling Wlof Dodd Gav Fipy Hinman Mr. Koletsky Witchfield County Hon Mack Jutge Hinman Olympia Theresa Wred Tria New Haven County Tweenh A. Whitney New Haven yPung Joseph Koletsky Maecr Palace Theatre John Bagnano Bagnano Lucy New Hunten Irving A. Andrew Andrew Auing Wnoletsky Koletsky Maven Joan J. Roula Banbury Booth Urtchfield County Yen County Bar Association Litchfield County Superior Court George Hinman New Havan Jorge Hinman EU Mix Tne John TL. Buel Litterfield Teenaneg Counir Miss Mack Litchfield Alling Staife Veniremen Anl Talesmen Chesen William Z. Han Marriel Tehn & Davery Dixnty Terringten Desser Traemon Rharon Fanny Batis PD Ehildren Winipd A. Anderson Fartvrt Sid Farmer Macried Chiren Charles W Rishan Forty Raat Cevk

Ambulance Call Log From Daily Record Briefing

Daily Record notes ambulance dispatches at 3 05 p m for Jac Swartz 2464 Beardsley vivre after a fire at Automatic Machinery on Tlonsatonic avenue intersection with Fast Washington avenue. Taken to St Vincents hospital. A $330 charge noted for Lilian Brown 47 Lexington avenue after a throat injury in an attempted self harm incident. George Hawley listed at eleven 2 Manaver street with injuries from a home incident at Nortoan street. Taken home.

Jac Swartz Tlonsatonic Avenue c Washington Avenue St Vincents Hospital Lilian Brown Lexington Avenue County All St. Vincent’s Hospital George Hawley Manaver Street Tire Nortoan Street Sreken Luceruilan Middle Lttle Ingor

Obituary notices and funeral arrangements in Fairfield area

A Fairfield area death roundup lists Richard J aged sixty one at home on Poplar Terrace in Fairfield after a short illness. Several others including Margaret OBrien, John Prendergast, Constantine De Mattia, and George S. Dibble are noted with funeral times and graves at local cemeteries. Also mentioned are obituaries for Mary Hattersley, William Pleadwell, Grace Cureau, Lawrence Osborne, Emma Van Wagner, Amalerite Struck, LeRoy Bobbett, George Meath, and George Carter, with service details and burial sites in Stratford, Bridgeport, Lakeview, Mount Hope, and nearby towns.

Richard J Rage Poplar Terrace Fairfield Bullard Machine ‘Tool Company George I. ‘Mattersley Mary J. Hattersley George H. Hattersley Stratford Waller A. Crane Windsor Avenue Buerial Lakeview Cemetery T. Cureau Grace Lowden Cureau Alfred T. Cureau Longbrook Avenue Mix Emona VanWagner Emma Vane Wagner John Brice Dalton

Fire reports on Roosevelt street dump blaze

Fire crews respond to a still alarm at the Roosevelt street dump with minimal damage. At 1:02 p.m. box 4414, a fire in a better room caused slight damage. Automobiles catch fire on Washington avenues near Housatonic and Best. Engines 1 4 and truck 3 respond.

Toosevelt Street Marhtne Co Housatonic Washington Avenues Tenek Morrison Ingines Rt Ebepaleal

Arrivals for Empire Cat Club Show At Park Avenue Hotel

Dozens of cat carriers filled the Park Avenue hotel as the twelfth annual Empire Cat club show opened. Traveling cats dominated entries with a royal Siamese cat drawing praise for its multicolor coat while attendees fussed with brushes and cosmetics, turning the aisles into a whispered, purring spectacle.

New York Park Avenue Empire Cat Club Royal Siam

Woman Chief Calls for Stricter Federal Enforcement

A report by Mrs. Wiebrantd argues the federal judiciary is at capacity with 39 072 convictions to process and urges more judges and staff to speed criminal case disposal. She notes rum smuggling shifts, cites Nassau and Havana as key hubs, and calls for clearer seizure authority and boundary definitions.

Wilebrandt United States Ring Feneral Nassau Bahima Havana Corba Amirs Wieprandt

Coolidge Names 24 Connecticut Postmasters in Nomination

President Coolidge sent to the Senate 24 Connecticut postmaster nominations who had held recess acting posts since adjournment. The list includes Norwalk Norfolk Milford Ansonia Middlefield Orange and several towns. confirmations are expected promptly as prior approval came from two Republican senators.

Washington Dee Coolidge Senate Connecticut Congress Mairfield

Body of Corbett girl believed in river search

Northampton Mass December 8 AP a new clue today spurs a river search for Miss Alice M Corbett of Utica a T Smith college junior missing since November 18. State Detective Daly cites a Holyoke man who saw yellow debris float past the dam and suspects it may be the crumpled slicker tied to the student.

Northampton Mass Connecticut Holyoke Windsor Alice M. Corbett Utica Jolyoke Joseph V. Daly Daly Holyoke Dam Miss Corbett Hoske

Car stolen here involved in chase

Police pursued a stolen car through Westport and Norwalk at high speed after it left Bank Street Bridgeport. The thief abandoned the vehicle near the Yon line, eluding Officer Tantasky during a swift motorcycle pursuit. the car was found later with the key missing.

Dee Westport Bank Street Bridgeport Norwalk Bocith Paul Tantasky Koon

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