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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1928

Page

8

Youth Faces Court on Jewelry Theft Charge

Frank G Perris, former Provincetown youth, arraigned in Municipal Court on charges of larceny of jewelry and cash valued at 33,000 from Frances Lewis, a Boston widow who had applied for a marriage license. He pleaded not guilty and was held for trial next Wednesday. Prosecutors allege a romance led to extortion by a blackmailer posing as a detective who confronted Perris and Mrs. Lewis in Boston.

Boston Presa Frank G Perris Frances Lewis Marbielord Wis Ferriss

Marriage agreed. jewels stolen in blackmail ploy

A statement describes a marriage arrangement as agreed while alleging jewels were taken in a blackmail scheme. The account suggests pressure and coercion connected to the alleged theft.

Rabies Reported in 25 Bay State Towns

Rabies has spread to 23 cities and towns in Massachusetts over the past 67 days, says Frank B Cummings director of the state division of animal industry. He warns the spread is due to failure to properly restrain dogs in their cities and calls the situation serious.

Roman freed when former pal shows bias in evidence

In a Superior Court trial, William Roman, charged with burgling Orlando Spigaiola’s store on November 14, the accuser George Zaninelli testified with grudges and conflicting claims. Zaninelli said Roman was the burglar, while Roman denied it. testimony suggested bias and the judge dismissed the charge.

Five Waterbury Men Fined for Gambling

Five Waterbury men were arrested in raids and fined a total of 655.76 dollars in City Court. Four faced policy wagering charges and one was charged with frequenting a place where police played. additional defendants are due in court Saturday on related charges.

Waterbury

Suspected Gem Smuggler Held in Border Case

Suspected gem smuggler Barnotwsky, described as a diamond dealer from Antwerp, Belgium, was taken into custody by special customs agent J W Roberts at Rouses Point New York. He was brought to St Albans Vermont on charges of conspiracy in gem smuggling, accompanied by his wife.

ST Albans Associated Press Barnotwsky Antwerp Belgium J W Roberts New York Rouses Point Bartnozsky

Portuguese flyer forced down near Gaza in flight to Goa

Portuguese aviator Charley Bleck, flying from Lisbon to Goa, Portugal India, was forced to descend between Gaza and Jerusalem. His plane damaged but he is safe. Bleck aims to finish the journey, already 3400 miles of roughly 4800 total.

Lisbon Portugal Associated Press Charley Bleck Goa India Gazr Jerusalem Ids Gils Bleck Everyhinty Baty Neessus

Youth 100K Miss Gibney Car Confined In Reformatory

Judge Newell Jennings yesterday disposed of several youths who pleaded guilty to taking cars without owners’ permission. John F. Beane, 18, of this city, was sent to the Connecticut Reformatory. Evans took a car on Cannon street owned by Miss Susan A Gibney and deserted it later. William Chik, 18, and George Sydes, 19, were sentenced for joyriding in a car owned by the Maimon Auto Co. James Pepe, 22, labeled a theatre sheik, received ten days imprisonment on a statutory charge after an attempted assault on a girl. Eugene Boland, 44, charged with embezzling 613,450 from Eureka Vacuum Co., received a suspended sentence and probation. Tony Cairo, 18, and Tony Moana of Stamford, given suspended sentences to the Reformatory after pleading guilty to theft. Joseph Hayanuikis and Joseph Banian, both facing multiple counts of breaking and entering and robbery, may be used as witnesses against George Vertucci who pleaded not guilty.

Jebeer Criminal Superior Court J ‘Age Newell Jennings Ot Uils Group John F. Beane Connecticut Reformatory Evans Cannon Street Miss Suaan Gibney Ater Shane William Chik George Sydes Maimon Auto Company Hom James Pepe Sheik Im Jai Eugene Boland Chareed Eureka Vacuum Company Tony Cairo Tony Moana Stamford Joseph Hayanuikis Church Street Joseph Banian Hallam Street Bridgepot Mey George Vertucci

Auto thief sent to prison after escape attempt

Vincent Gibson twenty five of this city and Walter Jersup alias Waller Chesnn faced Judge Newell Jennings after confessing to stealing two cars on December 13 and December 14. Both men were captured fleeing a board fence on Goodsell street as Sheriff Simeon Pease limped from a leg injury. Gibson received one to two years in state prison while Jersup’s fate was to be decided later in the day. Public Defender DeForest argued Gibson’s tuberculosis risk.

Sidder Vincent Gibson Petty Newell Jennings States Wherry Crimson Jull Judge Jennings Carshell Walter Jersup Waller Chesnn Specifl William Jackson Goodsell Street Gibson John Dugas Joseph Marlalso North End Jesup Jeapup Samuel Dworkin Sherif Simeon Pease Gibbon Robert G DeForest Jennings

Man Given 30 Days Jail for Assault in South End

Thomas Neilson an elderly man was charged with assault with intent to injure. He received a 30 day jail sentence in Criminegl Superior York yesterday after the February 13 attack in the South End when James Finnerty was cut by a knife. The case was heard in chambers.

Thomas Neilson South End James Finnerty Chembers

Kellogg's All-Bran Promotes Health and Vitality

An advertisement extols Kellogg's All-Bran as a guaranteed remedy to constipation, promoting health, youth, and happiness. It claims All-Bran prevents disease by avoiding the "deadly" effects of constipation, urges daily consumption, and praises its natural cereal form, versatility in cooking, and wide distribution through grocers and eateries.

Kellogg’s Kellogg Battle Creek

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