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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1922

Page

5

Insane Hospital Attendants Bound Over in Derby Case

Rudd town December 28 Associated Press John H Walsh James Morrison and Thomas Tobin attendants at the Conacticut State Hospital for the Insane bound over to the April term of the Superior court on manslaughter charges in the death of inmate Pistro Tallanelli of Derby. Daniel Keefe discharged after evidence showed he was not present. Bonds set at 500 each. Medical Examiner Leveral testified 29 ribs broken and heart injured by a fractured rib. Tallanelli died two hours after being taken to Middlesex hospital following a Mercy Christmas incident.

Ecourt Hevas Tallanelli John E. Leveland Chester Waterman Tallancill Middlesex Hospital Superior Court New Haven Ford New Have Court

Chief Justice Taft Calls Conference of Circuit Judges

Washington December 26 The first conference of the nine senior circuit judges under a new act to expedite Federal Judicial Business has been called by Chief Justice Taft. It will be held in Washington on Thursday. The law also authorizes 24 more district judges and plans transfers of judges to congested districts to improve justice administration.

Washington AssOciated Press Congress Taft

Women’s clubs protest Hays against Arbuckle

In New York on December 26 the General Federation of Women’s Clubs urged Will Hays to block Roscoe Arbuckle’s return to films. Chairwoman Mrs. Wood Allen Chapman said the group would aid rehabilitation but protect youths from reviving the trial’s degrading details and immoral associations.

New York Associ_ ated Roscoe Arbuckle Will

Hartford Grange Leader Ends Life in Personal Tragedy

Hartford December 26 Frank Marri age 65 leader of the local grange and noted market gardener died by suicide today, shooting himself at home after a nervous breakdown. He left a wife and child.

Hartford Aled Frank Marri Hama Hy Teaver

Can You Be Happy Amid Christmas Starvation Crisis

The text urges readers to find joy yet acknowledge stark hunger abroad during Christmas. It warns that many children in distant Bible lands may starve unless people act with generosity and compassion.

Personal Injury Suit Seeks 2500 Damages in Cos Cob

Slag B. Eacl files a personal injury suit against Humphrey A. Lee seeking 2500 in damages for injuries from an accident on May 29, 1922, on the Post road in Cos Cob, alleged as caused by Lee driving carelessly.

Slag B. Eacl Humphrey A. Lee Post Road Cos Cob

Eight Die From Bootleg Liquor In New York City

Eight deaths in New York are attributed to poisoned bootleg liquor with a score of drinkers hospitalized. A Brooklyn woman is arrested as the seller of a drink linked to one fatality. Prohibition Director Yellowley notes smugglers and a home consumption trend despite enforcement efforts.

New York Dee. B.C Associated Press Brooklyn Prohibition Yellowley

Westport Water Company and Town Sued for 40000

Susie Sobody administratrix seeks 40000 damages against the Town of Westport and the Westport Water Company for jointly negligent maintenance of a broken main on Post Road near State Street. A pool of water allegedly caused a car crash injuring John Iovacz passenger Frank Butts, with the deceased later dying. Writ shows 20000 attachment. Accident occurred Oct 3, 1928, about a week before the passenger’s death.

Westportt Wetaport Water Company Post Road State Street John Susie Sobody John Iovacq Frank Buctts Qllowine

Pairfield Court to Try Larceny and Swindle

In Fairfield December, two cases set for arraignment in Town Court Thursday morning. Charles Murtha surrendered to Constable H.R. Elwood and faces larceny charges after arrival at Wethersfield prison. Ralph Morton, arrested by Elwood after a five week pursuit, stands charged with swindling many by posing as an officer for a New York orphan asylum. Martha, turned over to police after a prior prison sentence for motorcycle theft, is linked to a Brooklawn Country Club locker room theft over a year ago.

Fainfield Charles Murtha H.R. Elwood Wethersfield Prison Ralph Morton Elwood Moe Martha Lurfind Fair Brooklawn Country Club Morton Asylio New York

New Motor Vehicle Licenses Start Monday Across State

State motor vehicles commissioner warns motorists to obtain new license markers by December 12. Police will begin arrests New Year’s Day for those without updated plates. Color schemes: green and white for pleasure cars, white with green figures for commercial vehicles.

State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Sneal Police

Danbury Sued Over Slippery Main Street Walk

The city of Danbury is named as defendant in two personal injury cases filed yesterday seeking $2,000 each. Plaintiffs claim injuries from an icy snow accumulate on Main Street site walls and a defective highway, with dates of December 24 1921 and December 25 1921 cited.

Danbury Annelio Fation Danbu Thrutbe van Noshrand Waterbury Dee

Danbury Auto Owner Sues Over 1922 Crash

Charles W. Stevens files suit for damages to his automobile against Nathan Milter of Danbury alleging negligence and reckless driving in an October 20 1922 collision on White Street Danbury seeking two hundred dollars in damages.

Nathan Miltner Danbury Charles W. Stevens Hig Automobile White Street

Tyranny period due for world says Shaw defender

London reports George Bernard Shaw argues democracy is failing and that history cycles through oligarchy democracy tyranny with tyranny returning amid a growing proletariat. He questions whether true democracy can endure and notes Britain drifts toward an elected oligarchy for five years. The piece also mentions Bonar Law trousers and London radio restrictions, plus Lloyd George potential U.S. lectures.

London George Lemary Shaw Europe Shaw Doles Mie Eeeise Great Britain Sunday Express Bower Law Express Andrew Bonar Law St. John N B James Law George Bernard Shaw England St. Pancras

Fairfield Booster Club Creates Innovations

The Fairfield Booster Club held a noon meeting with 45 members at Gaquowa hull. The constitution bylaws and dues were discussed and adopted. Two new offices Yea-Bot and Booster were created and a 10 percent composition offer from Standard Bottling Company of Bridgeport was accepted by creditors.

Paibpibud M Khan Gaquowa Hull Standard Bottling ‘Company Bridgeport Ste*erns John Keogh Bankruntcy Court Ves. Verdas

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