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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1927

Page

11

State rests case against Mitchell in Norwalk trial

The trial of Robert G Mitchell former tax collector of Norwalk proceeded as the state rested its case alleging embezzlement of about 85 000. Testimony suggested a possible 27 000 discrepancy between funds collected and turned over to banks. The defense recalled witnesses and questioned how receipts and rate entries were handled, with clerks unable to identify certain payments or entries.

Te Giminal Superior Court Robert G Mitchell Taa Colletor Norwall Mitchel Norwalk Laudo Marcin Mitchell Christine Hor Mitchells Office Maine Lee C& Shevy Moisin Hortath Tual Nairox

Two Compensation Claims Awarded In Early-Year Rulings

Compensation Commissioner E T Buckingham handed down two findings yesterday. Irma M Bassett widow of Eugene A Bassett receives a weekly retest of $21 for 12 weeks for intestinal nephritis and lead poisoning linked to her late husband’s painting job at Wenstrom and Peterson. Leura G Hadwith, an organist at the Place Theatre, is granted 21 for ten weeks and 21 for 26 weeks as indemnity for 20 percent loss of use after a fall in a concrete floor hole at the theatre caused by an onstage accident and a four week layoff ending May 1927.

Lompen+ salloh Wits E T Buckingham Irma M Bassett Eugene A Bassett Heart Beak Bassett Wenstrom and Peterson General Leure G Hadwith Place Theatre

West Virginia to Ban Malt Rubbing Alcohols

Charleston December 21 Associated Press Virginia’s dry laws will go into effect January 1 when new rules are public. State prohibition commissioner Ross Wells announced the ban on sale of malt extracts and all similar preparations for making malt beverages. He also banned certain bitters and tonics and all rubbing alcohol not approved on grounds of general abuse.

Charilston W Virginias Bepaning Ross Wells

Auto overturns claim in Camilla court clerk death

A Camilla crash report states the automobile crash killed a local court clerk and injured a student, with details limited due to garbled lines. Police and emergency crews responded to the scene as investigators work to determine fault and sequence of events.

Radio Schedule Listing From Page Ten Continues

Daily network and local radio programming across multiple stations. Listings include Dodge Brothers Presenta tion Hoover Sentinels Maxwell Hour and various opera, concert, and hour blocks across Chicago Omaha San Francisco Seattle and more with times ranging from early afternoon into late night.

Dodge Brothers Hoover Sentinels TIGM WEAA Dallas NBC Hooover Sentinels WOC Davenport Maxwell Hour Halkit Clicquot Eskimos Captain Appleblossom WDAL Kansas City Smith Brothers Balkite Hou Milwaukee Maxweil How St. Paul Chicago Opera Omaha Maxwell Hou Balkite Opera WOAL San Antonio Kelvinator Hour St Louis Maxwell Tulka—smith Maxwel McEhroy Denyer Housewives Los Angeles Giuh University of Southern Calif KKE Ituk KNX KPO San Francisco Caswell Hout Nbcrogram All Mio Seattle Maxwell Orchestra ABC Chain KAQ Spokane

Phelan Sets Inquest for Russell Death Friday

Norwalk Associated Press reports Coroner J Phelan has scheduled an inquest Friday into the milling death of Lawrence Russell, a Black man, with three Black suspects in custody. Mrs Russell survived severe injuries and may testify. Defendants Daniel Kevuga and Daniel Darden, along with Naan Darden, are held on murder charges, claiming self defense amid disputes over clothing and a knife, according to authorities.

Norwalk Det Associated Press J Phelan Klawrence Russell Russell Finis Daniel Kevuga Alexander Banks Naan Darden Daniel Darden Dardens

Hillside Volunteers Plan Christmas Card Party

Hillside volunteers announce a Christmas card party at the hall this Friday evening. All members are invited to attend the event hosted by the Hitlade Volunteer Fire Company.

Hillside Hitlade

Explorer touts Africa as cheapest homeland for foreign currency

William West, explorer back from the mountains of the Moon, claims parts of sunny Africa are the cheapest place to live for those with foreign currency. He recalls hiring chickens at three to four pence each and bartering with villagers, noting eggs at 60 for a shilling and other odd exchanges such as empty tins as valued items.

London Africa William West Wret

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