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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1927

Page

20

Scouts Rescue Boy From Brewster Pond Ice Breakthrough

Stratford December 22 two Stratford Troop 2 scouts Morton Ellsworth and Pulled an exhausted ten year old Bridgeport boy from Brewster's pond after he fell through thin ice. They crawled across ice to reach him, pulled him free, and started a small fire to warm him. The rescued boy is the son of Lewis Kramer of Disbrow Ridgeport.

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Man Held Over Crave Charge Involving 12 Year Old

John Fred Allen Bilas aged twenty nine and Joseph Rowland were arrested in Bridgeport after disappearing with a 12 year old boy. They were charged with two counts of a statutory offense and enticement of a minor. The pair were found in Staten Island and later brought back to Bridgeport by Thomas J Malone. The case involves prior reports of a missing person and investigation across Bridgeport and New Haven.

Brind Eport Brazen Island John Fred Allen Bilas Joseph Rowland Shiit Taten Island Allen Green Wich New Haven Bridgeport Jebes Investration Bureau New York Henderson Boy Islroad Staten Island Ember Addess Sat Itrand Henderson Bridgepo Ty Allen Briugeport Beant Thomas J Malone Boucht Charlee Stones Crick Ion Aler Britepot Authoritie

Self Defense 8 Negroes Plea in Russell Slaying

Coroner opens inquest into the death of Russell Russell who with his wife were attacked last Saturday by three Negroes using a hatchet and knives. Eight defendants claim self defense as they recount the fight, with Nat Darden and Dan Parden admitting knife blows while others deny involvement. Witnesses describe the scene as Russell and his wife were attacked and the hatchet used, and the inquest will decide possible degrees of guilt.

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Sheriff Exhibits Hickman to Crowd in Pendleton

A crowd gathers as Sheriff Hickman appears and is examined by officials. The scene unfolds with statements from county authorities and observers noting the tense atmosphere and unanswered questions surrounding the event.

Hickman

MRS JAMES ROURKE IN DIABETIC COMA AT HOSPITAL

Fragmentary report notes Mrs James Rourke in a diabetic coma. She was removed to Bridepot Hospital in a critical condition. Dr Peters attended and center area officials reported the transfer amid unclear surrounding details.

James Rourke Rourke Bridepot Ton Peters

Driver Stricken as Friend Saves Car From Wreck

A driver collapsed at the scene of a crash while a companion acted quickly to release the vehicle from the wreckage. Emergency responders arrived as police began coordinating aid and assessing injuries.

Obituary notices and funeral services across Bridgeport area

The BRIDGEPORT area obituary page records funeral services and interments for multiple residents. Names include Susan Jane Hope, Filomena Aurile, Minerva Dayton, Alice Demers, Emma DeForest, and Abraham Rothman, with services at local churches and cemeteries such as Mountain Grove, St Michaels, and Adath Israel. Interments follow at Park Cemetery, Rutgefield, and other local plots. dates and exact times vary by family.

Alice Demers Alice Demuery Carroll Court Stravford Avenue Park Cemetery

Joh Jo hannsen nominated for sachem of Ackenash Lodge

Milford reports the semi annual nominating night for the Ackenash Tribe Red Men at Broad Street wigwam. Nominees include John Johanneen for sachem and Thomas Phelan as sagamore, with other officers named. Elections set for next Thursday. baskets to be distributed by Milford post American Legion and Ackenash Tribe.

Milford Broadstreet John Johanneen Sachem Thomas Phelan Sehier Sagamore Hary Glasberg Junior Sagamore George Moris Raymond Smith William Shephard George A Mortis Ernest E Kropper Mr Morris Great Council of Connecticut Albert D Strang Ernest I Otis Walter Rider Frank Purcell Crarge A Moris Ackenish Tribe Milfad Charles L Doherty Devon Victor Fillibroune E Street Dixon Woodmont Benio Milford High School Fiwikhn Keefer Fred Ho Keefer Maple Street New York City South America Young Keefer Radio Corporalon of America New York S T Peteracichi New Haven Affai Orville Bescher Wesleyan University Old Friends

Man Hit Jumping From Auto In Bridgeport Incident

A man was hit by a car after jumping in a vehicle on a Bridgeport street. He suffered possible head injuries and was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital in critical condition. Police arrested the driver on preliminary charges with a $1000 bond, while another suspect faced related accusations.

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Woman, Ninety, Breaks Leg in Fall

Mi Phoebe Wicks, ninety, of Sterling Wideys Heme on Prospect Street, suffered a serious leg injury after a fall Saturday. Her advanced age makes her confusion and condition concerning, and she was taken to hospital for treatment.

Phoebe Wicks Thortune

Domestic upheaval ends with man taken to Hillside

A 75 year old man, William Bedell of 219 Pennington Street, was removed by city ambulance to Hillside Home after a domestic disturbance. Bedell, described as mentally deranged by his son’s widow, was found in a nervous condition at 5:40 PM. After initial treatment, the ambulance returned at 7:15 PM and the doctor ordered his move to Hillside for observation.

Willian Bedell Pen-ington Street Hillside Bedell Mahe

Pickpocket Steals $220 From Louisa Silver at Station

A pickpocket in Bridgeport iniNoad station robbed Louisa Silver of 740 Capitol Avenue of $220 as crowds flowed to and from the city for Christinia. Silver learned of the loss at 11 PM after discovering his wallet missing from his pocket. He reported the theft to detective headquarters.

Bridgeport iniNoad Louisa Silver Capitol Avenue Chistinia Detective Headquarters

Congress High School Musical Clubs Present Christmas Concert

The Christmas concert by Congress High School musical clubs drew a strong audience in the school auditorium. Under Mrs Dorothy Goldstein, the Congress High Orchestra featured many players including John Meyer, Watson Cole, Ellery Burbank, and Paul Cullinan, with a large cantata cast and Carl Singers performing carol singing in a lively program.

Congress High School Dorothy Goldstein Congress High Orchestra John Meyer Red Henge EM Daliinger Watson Cole Wellington Berkely Harry Stone Albert Osman Ellery Burbonk Tsiolins Paul Cullinan Adolph Rosenzweig Ernest Leicht Charles Leshineky John Kovel, Devso Nagyfy Michael Fusco Henry Cetola John Keller Henry Hobbermen Joseph Odice Btuert Stevenson Gilibert Diorio Bela Deepke Fred McGuire Donald Mahoney Billy Hyde Greve Deak Velchy Gerletz Fred Curtis John Leake Louis Standish Thomas Lynch Andew Feher William Sveda Francis Juliano George Kaled Trank Bottomley David Albrecht Frank Pateky Albert Spear Harry Stein Anthony Cranach George Stumbris William Teinbrecher Wiliam Curley Monroe Eisenberg James Speer Francia Pakumbo Stephen Kish Bert Gilden Ellery Burbank Ciro Anthony Caanad William Syeda James Bpeer Ernest Moorey George Stumbles John Tiernan William Kantor Wiliam Steinbrecher Joan Currey Pred Wilson Harold Katz Lutien Johnson Bernard Arnold Steve Deak William Kozma Fred Gaffney George Kaleda Edwin Fisher Louis Coloniere Bela Csapke Frank Toth Benard Riley Carmelo Barletta Louis Reeves Louis Solart Norville White Howard Lee Phillip Candite William Klein Joseph

Berlin Aims To Capture 1928 Tourist Trade With Season

Berlin plans a May to July season featuring concerts at historic castles in Berlin and Potsdam. The program will echo the period when the castles were built, including operatic productions in civic and state theaters, plus two weeks of athletics. Snowy window displays and artistic garden displays will highlight private estates and public parks in the closing quarter.

Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Potsda

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