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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1928

Page

5

Youth Adheres To Murder Testimony In Peabody Case

A 14 year old witness in Peabody Superior Court testified that he saw Hassar Abrams with Jamies Kamanis and Corey Metaxotcare near a Peabody variety store on February 7 1927 the body was found buried in the store cellar on March 2 1927. Police described the body’s unearthing by city laborers as testimony continued with medical examiners detailing the post mortem findings.

Salem John A Burnett James Po Minphi Ho Ward Abrams Chaleb Tucker Peabody Georg Burgess Magrath Boswon Die Magrath

Luxury Atlantic Liners Added For Winter Sailings

Two 20500 ton cruise ships Scythia and Laconia enter cabin service from New York and Boston to Queenstown and Liverpool with hot and cold water in every room de luxe suites and baths now offered at 152.50 dollars cabin rates and 107.50 dollars for tourist third cabin with special round trip reductions as ships are pressed to meet demand for luxury travel to Plymouth Havre and London.

Plymouth Havre London Scythia Laconia New York Boston Queenstown Liverpool

Killing of Officers May Inspire New R I Laws

Providence reports a bill introduced in the lower house seeking first degree murder penalties for killings of city or visiting officers in the line of duty. The measure cites the Saturday slayings of Sergeant William A Fiving and Patrolman James H T Breu during a Providence police raid and references the Sherwood enforcement act.

R. J. Laws Providence Associated Press Caplin Murtle Bs Fe Wiliam James HT. O Breu Prnidence

Westport author says women equal men as writers

New York Feb 14 By Associated Press Timorously women enter realms once dominated by men. Matheel Howe Farnham of Compo Road Westport daughter of Ed Howe the Kansas publisher and writer and author of a prize winning novel notes that women writers of 1927 gain warm reception. She argues most women writers are beating men to achievement and cites the prize winner Rebellion.

New York Associated Press Mateel Howe Parnham Compo Road Westport Ed Howe Kansas Farnham Atchison Kar

Fibre Company Sues H. W. Walker Estate

The Fibre Producing Company of New Hartford filed in Superior Court seeking 625000 damages from the estate of the late Harry W Walker. It claims Walker contracted to buy 990000 shares of the plaintiff’s common stock before his death but did not complete the purchase after paying a small amount to bind the agreement. The executrix Edith U Walker denied the claim.

Harry W Walker New Hartford Edith U Walker Walker

Ministers Vote Against Bigger Navy in Torrington

Litchfield Ministers Union met in Torrington and adopted resolutions opposing naval expansion before Congress. The resolutions argued the program would affect the community’s standing, peace, and Christian values, urging lawmakers to oppose new ship construction.

Torrington Associated Press Litchfield Ministers Union Congress

Damages Sought In Theatre Mishap Case in New Haven

Judge Ally Brown heard the case of Mary Casselly of 88 Washington Terrace Bridgeport suing Sam Shubert Theatre New Haven seeking 5000 for injuries after a fall in the balcony. Casselly testified she suffered a head injury and dizziness from the fall tied to an alleged preexisting condition.

Ally DL Brown Mary Casselly Washington Terrace Bridge Sam Shubert New Haven Casserly Cassely

Advertising Club Hears Two Talks at Noon Meeting

At the Starfield hotel at noon the Advertising Club listened to two talks. Dr Philip Henderson of the Junior College of Connecticut addressed members on the profession of business and advertising. Edwin J Enoch, president of the Inh Comps, discussed the upcoming meetings and speakers for the month. A lively discussion followed. Women members plan a Leap Year dance with men as guests. Chairman Mabel Sherwood leads the arrangements.

Necticut Edwin J Enoch Starfield Hotel Henderson Busines Buthcroms Enoch Tnibuc

Mary A Mar ron Works Despite Sprains After Fall

Miss Mary A Marron, second assistant city clerk, reported to work with a sprained right arm and bandaged left ankle after a fall. Despite injuries, she continued duties. The incident occurred yesterday, and no fractures were found.

Mary A

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