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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1927

Page

5

Plea Entered by Ten in Worcester Cattle Fraud Case

Worcester Mass Feb 14 ten Water county defendants pled guilty to conspiracy charges in the cattle case indictments before Judge Webster Thayer. Some faced additional counts of larceny but were not entertained. Names include Louis S Jacobson Anthony Woz Vrountan J Francis Quirk Jr Marvin J Rider Owen J Wallace Samuel Aranoff Israel Gillette Max Cohen Soimel Maittel Eli Jacobson. Pleas end the term cable case series. no further trials until May term. Grand Jury returned 32 indictments after statewide and federal investigation into frauds on indemnity claims of tubercular cattle. Three defendants already convicted Louis S Jacobson Raymond L Faver and David Cohen awaiting Supreme Judicial Court ruling. speedy disposition planned once law is clarified. Non-suit terms pending Supreme Court ruling.

Worcester Mass CAI Water County Superior Criminal Court Webster Thayer Leely Louis S. Jacobson Pleasant Street Leominster Anthony Woz Vrountan Central Street J. Francis Quirk, Jr Franklin Street Marvin J. Rider Chestnut Street Laominster Owen J. Wallace Merriam Avenue Samuel Aranoff Wattbank Street Israel Gillette Wendford Street Max Cohen Soimel Maittel Palrtux Street Eli Jacolson Ortivkus Louis 8. Jacobeon Letsminster Raymond L. Faver Weatboro David Cohen Sutton Supreme Judicial Court Supreme Court

Hartford Unlicensed Doctor Fined In Police Court

In Hartford on February 24 Judge George H. Day fined Dr Iward Henry Moriarty $200 plus costs for practicing medicine without a license. Moriarty appealed with a cash bond of $362 to pursue the case in higher court. Some patients praised the doctor after the verdict, crowding to shake his hand, prompting a courtroom recess.

Hartford George H. Day Iward Henry Moriarty Moriarty

Hartford Woman Drinks Poison Die In Hospital

Emma Chanin eighty seven or eighty eight, daughter of Harry Camp, living near Ellington, took poison and died at Hartford Hospital this afternoon. The act’s motive could not be determined.

Hartford Rockville Emma Chanin Harry Camp Ellington

Dictaphone Bowlers Banquet Honors Corporate Champs

The fourth annual Dictaphone corporation bowling banquet drew over 66 guests at the Farm. A local dance orchestra performed, with vocalists Messrs Victor Horn and Walter Barret. Vice-president A. V. Bodine stressed social life value, while G. I. Trelaeare and J. Bowen organized the event. Prizewinners included Sticks, Davis, Horne, Neil, Halpin and Johnson.

Dictaphone Corporation Victor Horn Walter Barret A. V. Bodine 1 Nager G. I. Tréaleare J. Bowen Messepra Davis Horne Neil Halpin Johnson

Americans Eat Less Meat in 1926 Despite Record Beef Output

Feb 24 AP reports Department of Agriculture data showing per capita meat and lard consumption at 142.8 pounds in 1926, the lowest in five years. Beef per person reached 63.4 pounds, pork 65.7, veal 8.2, mutton and lamb 5.5, and birds 13.5. Total meat output rose 240 million pounds despite fewer animals slaughtered, signaling population growth outpaced production gains.

Department of Agriculture United States

Beer Dumped From Seized Waterbury Brewery

Federal agents in Waterbury seized the Helmann brewery and permitted about 1500 de alcoholized beer barrels to be dumped into the sewer to avoid heavy maintenance costs. The action followed the brewery’s seizure several months prior.

Waterbury Wal Helmann

Pro-British Histories Spark Public School Debate

Chicago reports criticism from the American History Society urging that three history texts used in public schools be reported to Mayor Dever and the board. The texts cited include A History of the United States by Gordy, Our United States by Guitteau, and The Silent Reader fourth series by Howlin. Critics say they are glitzy, omit key American founders and ideals, and show hostility to revolutionary heroes.

Chicago Mayor Dever Board of Education American Wisteries United States William Wiske Gordy Willion Ducks Guitteau Lewis and Howlin Utr

Arson laws may stay unchanged after hearings

Hartfort hearings on arson and holdup with firearms showed no immediate amendments to state statutes. Lawmakers noted concerns over strict penalties, with support from officials and witnesses emphasizing inadequacy of current rules. The committee considered bills to tighten arson laws but expected unfavorable reports and potential misclassification of some fires as arson.

Hartfort Pe Gona Capitol Judiciary Committee Joseph Esposito New Haven Theodore E. Stetber Connecticut Percy Bushy New York National Association Jusher Hartford Chamber of Commerce Martin J. Fleming Moran Hartford Martin

Funeral of George Ingersoll Held Tomorrow in Stamford

Stamford Feb 24 Funeral services for George Pratt Ingersoll former U S minister to Siam will be held tomorrow afternoon at his Glenbrook road residence Rev Gerald A Cunningham of St Johns Episcopal will officiate Prominent out of town visitors are expected to attend Interment will be at Ridge Meld Mr Ingersoll survived by widow Alice Witherspoon Ingersoll a son Colin and a daughter Gertrude all of Stamford He had a glimmer home in Ridge Meld area and previously lived in Stamford before moving back to town

Stamford George Pratt Ingersoll United States Siam Glenbrook Road Gerald A. Cunningham St. John’s Episcopal Church Ridge Meld Ingersoll Shamford Alice Witherspoon Ingersoll Colin Gertrude

Meriden Chief James Landrigan Leads Mourners at Funeral

Thousands gather at St Joseph s Church for John I McGovern funeral chief of police who resigned February due to health. Rev William J Dd presides with Michael Martin leading the ceremonies at Pearl Cemetery. Attendees include Meriden officials and officers from several police departments.

Meriden

Tris Steart of Movie Stardom Contemplates Return

Tris Steart of Hollywood, a former York artist model, considers resuming film work as health prompts delay. An upcoming event at the Bridgeport Traffic Association meets Monday, with Thridford and Crick topics on the agenda and a guest speaker.

Hollywood Iris Stuirk In York Aly Mantha Borane

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