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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1926

Page

5

Three Convicts in Court Hearings in Hartford

Three prisoners from the state prison at Wheatfield appeared in civilian clothes for a holiday court session in Hartford Superior Court. Judge Edwin Dickenson hosted, with State's Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn as master of ceremonies. Alcorn identified Charles Danstreau and Walter H. Knowles as escapees from August 7 and Eugene La Flamme as a man who attempted an act at the prison factory on June 19, while the ritual encountered some confusion.

Hartford Wetharafeld Edwin €. Dickenson Hugh M. Alcorn Mr. Alcorn Charles Danstreau Walter H. Knowles Eugene la Flamme Knowles

Plea Conflicts Delay Court in Connecticut Case

In a Hartford area hearing, convicts Dansereau, Dangereau, Lallarme and others faced plea questions. Dangereau admitted a breach of trust and disputed escape guilt while counsel debated representation. Defense assignments shifted as court prepared for separate trials and possible sentencing for Knowles and Dansereau.

Knowles Dangereau Dansereau

The Patriarch Opens Yale Theatre in New Haven

Yale University theatre to formally open with five dedicatory performances on December 10, 11, and 13. Boyd Smith of Elkins West Virginia wrote the play and Professor George Pierce Baker announces the cast. A prologue by Lee Wilson Dodd accompanies the opening. Five thousand invitations have been issued.

New Haven the Patriarch Yale University Theatre George Pierce Baker Department of Drama Boyd Smith Elkins W. Va Lee Wilson Dodd

Broadway Prayer Answered Actor McLean Sells Play

New York reports that actor director Ted McLean signed with a major producer after a dramatic Broadway plea. He vows his greatest play will be staged and promises details of the project, the producer, and the new success will come through official channels. In Camden a divorce suit notes weight loss claims amid marital strain.

New York Broadway White Light Ted McLean McLean Marjorie Rambeau Nana Bryant Genevieve Lee Blossom Seely Wil Camden N. J Edward HE. Paige

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