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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1926
Page
9
An elderly Stamford man avoided his wife’s funeral as police investigated threats linked to her death. Witnesses described a tense scene near St Johns Church while authorities prepared a suspect inquiry. The deceased’s family reported distressing remarks and a dramatic disruption surrounding the procession.
A Providence man, 49, was found dead in his office this morning. Police and medical examiner believe the body had lain undiscovered for about a week. He was native of Trevatence and resided in the western end of the city. survived by a brother and sister.
Over 100 Tale students will work as clerks in New Four post offers starting today. They will stay at a small hotel on First Street and Bishop Avenue in New York. Officials allowed these students to earn Christmas money by working away from college in emergency duties.
New Britain man William Leo Hoff man, age thirty nine, was arrested this afternoon on charges of using the mails to defraud. He allegedly advertised to teach a detective course and obtain money from prospective students but did not provide the promised instruction. He will be taken to Hartford for a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Connett.
London reports Dorothy Arnold's 16 year disappearance inspires Agatha Christie. Police hold a letter to her husband and a sealed note to be opened if her body is found. Christie, once a happy wife, is suspected by some of murder though experts suggest memory loss or self hiding.
An entire squad of New York detectives is assigned to find Herman Rittner, an international crook and jewel thief who preys on wealthy leaders in the United States and Europe. The spree includes multiple gem robberies with loot totaling about $1,000,000 and several high profile early 20th century thefts linked to his aliases while lingering in New York.
Washington December 19 The American navy has not met the feS-3 ratio set by the Washington conference Admiral Eberle chief of operations told reporters today Needing to build four submarines to reach the ratio the navy is bulking on efforts as Britain maintains a larger undersea fleet
New Rochelle College plans a holiday dance on December 29 in Stratfield Hall from 9 to 12. The event will feature a popular orchestra and is organized by Miss Mary M Dewitt, with a committee headed by Miss Dorothy Keane and other student leaders.
Stamford December 13 Special Willam Murchio known as Murphy of Main Street is believed to be the peeping figure who has harassed local residents for months. Detective Sergeant George McCarthy led the ambush and concealed a youth near Prosecuting Attorney Max Spelke’s house. The suspect admitted peeping and is held on breach of the peace as investigators proceed.
Worcester, Dec. 13. The Worcester County Bar Association adopted resolutions of confidence in Judge Webster Thayer amid criticism of his rulings in the Sacco Vanzetti murder case. The resolutions laud the integrity of the courts and the bar, stressing calm, orderly judicial procedure despite public outcry and misrepresentation.
In Lille France Madame Lefebvre aged sixty one had her death sentence commuted to life in prison by President Doumergue after being convicted of killing her daughter in law Madame Andre Lefebvre. The motive cited included hate and greed over an expected eighth month pregnancy. The case followed a trial where mental irresponsibility was raised by her counsel and France’s presidency maintained a long standing ban on executing women.
The North German Lloyd line contracted for Columbia type trans ocean liners the largest and fastest in German service. Each vessel will carry about 40,000 tons with engines and sails to reach New York through the English Channel ports, boosting service between Germany and the United States.
Winter storms in the North Atlantic wrecked the French schooner Breville near St Pierre Miquelon as one crew member drowned. A tug was sent to aid survivors. the vessel carried a general liquor cargo from Bordeaux when it went down about 16 miles from the area.
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