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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1927
Page
2
A chaotic scene centers on allegations of gang activity and a burned house. Investigators note missing members, with references to Birger Rieger and others as possible gang figures. A separate train wreck near Syracuse injures several and prompts an official inquiry into signaling and fault.
A 90th Century line wreck near Savannah station results in multiple deaths and injuries aboard the fourth section bound for Boston. Engineer of the fourth section is killed. authorities review the crash as passengers, including notable names, are accounted for and mourned.
A son, Frank Cope, seeks to end his life after declaring estrangement from his father, millionaire Wilgus of Greenwich village. He writes a note accusing no one, pocketing pills, and speaking of despair before leaping to a fatal fall. The elder Wilgus is a noted railroad builder and patron, once close to public figures.
Fragmented testimony references Gould offering to fund a campaign and disputes over payments during a construction period. The note questions the Premier’s integrity and mentions political factions, Centerville meetings, and long-standing judgments about a late New Brunswick premier.
In court Winey confessed to the fatal shooting but could not explain the revolver's location. His memory of events after the incident was garbled and he showed little emotion. Investigators found no premeditation and charged him with manslaughter after failed searches for proof of intent.
Witness accounts recount a deadly fire at a Montreal theatre where children perished in a narrow stairway jam. Fire crews, police, and coroner officials struggled to identify victims and relief centers formed as families sought missing dependents.
Carl Korewenlews, a 40 year old laborer at the line company, faced charges of breach of the peace and drunkenness after he reportedly drove Zotlan and several children from their home at 76 Mallet Street. The wife said he threatened her and the children with bodily harm, prompting their disappearance to escape. He was held at the Second Precinct station house for City court trial.
New York AP recalls numerous theatre tragedies worldwide since 1811 including the Richmond Virginia theatre blaze killing 69, the 1876 Conway’s Brooklyn theatre disaster, Vienna’s Ring theatre fire with 800 dead, and other major fires across Paris, Detroit, Philadelphia, Chicago, and beyond with scores and dates from 1824 to 1903.
Four Erwin M. Jennings company employees were guests of Mllery E Wilcox manager of the Stamford branch celebrating a business year. The party ended when Harold Alcorn and William Garney were in a car with Root whose car skidded on Long Ridge road hitting trees. The collision left Root dead and Hunt with a fractured skull as they were taken to Stamford hospital by ambulance and police.
Thieves entered Herman Horchler's home at 270 Black Roevenue while the family was out, forcing a front window lock. They stole a woman's diamond ring a wrist watch a string of pearls and a nickel plate revolver totaling several hundred dollars and twenty dollars in cash. The burglary was discovered about 10 30 when the family returned from a theatre and detectives began an investigation.
Buckland reports to the Detective Bureau that two young men tried to mug him at Lafayette and Creek streets on Friday night. He said one was punched in the eye, possibly blackened it, and both fled. He could not identify whether one or both were armed.
Thomas Too, 58, of 1123 North Avenue, a former Negro minister, is in serious condition at Bridgeport Hospital after three pneumonia deaths. Victims include Jennian Jarly Mar, 20, of 302 Rannell Street, admitted to Bridgeport Hospital, and Ira Menizza, 42, of 64 Revere Street, taken to St. Vincent's Hospital.
Wartime activity hummed around the Marine base as Brigadier General Smedley D. Butler ordered the expeditionary battalion into four companies. The force of 467 men and 23 others was to be ready to proceed by tomorrow night. Returning guards arrived for duty, gear being issued as the unit prepared, with Nicaragua seen as a likely destination though no orders had been received.
A reflective piece argues gambling undermines morality and civic life. It warns that seeking “something for nothing” corrupts the moral order, weakens work ethic, and increases crime. The text contends even small bets or raffles erode personal rights and the common good.
The older faction prevailed as the salary was set at 2000 dollars yearly while the opposing side sought 2500. After multiple ballots Pettit won unanimously for pastor at 4600 with Le Duc debarring. Final results list Pettit 73 Le Duc 42 Meengs 20 Mulety 13. Pettit’s background includes Thompsonville First Presbyterian pastorate and Newark West Church in 1900s.
Montreal dispatch reports a theatre fire at Laurier Moving Picture House causing multiple child victims. Ten to sixteen year olds were admitted to Notre Dame and Royal Victoria hospitals, with one fatality at Royal Victoria and six injured at Montreal General. Joseph Vallee escaped via a front wall creak as flames breached the balcony and smoke filled the building, while Jean Paul Pacquet, ten, suffered facial injuries and feared for his parents.
U S policy debate looms as Senate prep for secret session on Nicaragua and Mexico. Coolidge pledges navy support to protect American lives and property while arbitration remains unlikely. State Department notes Mexican moves threaten foreign property and US interests as officials rush documents to Washington.
The death of Henry C. McMahon formerly of 526 Stillman Street occurred Friday January 7 at Mt. Clemens Michigan after a short illness. He was born in Bridgeport the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael McMahon and survived by his wife Margaret LaMoreana and his parents. Funeral services will be from 626 Stillman Street and St. Charles Church with interment at St. Michael's cemetery. Also reported are notices for William C. Norris of 68 Madison Avenue died after lingering illness, Harriet M. Mitchell of Milford dies after long illness, Mary Balint funeral at Frank Polke and son funeral home, Felix Gothard Brandt prayers at 2 pm and funeral at 2:30 pm, Vincent Fusco age 22 dies from injuries from a fall with services at 9:00 and 9:15 am, Mary Angrisani age 15 dies after short illness with services at 4:30 pm and 9:00 am, Mrs. Lillian Irvine of 200 Barnum Avenue dies, Mrs. Mary A. Meirs age 83 dies at Hillside Home with services and burial in Massachusetts, John J. Keane age 76 dies at his residence in Sandy Hook after brief illness with pneumonia. he was born in County Clare Ireland and worked as sexton at St. Rose's cemetery and at New York Belting and Packing before milk routes. Funeral from Gay Street Sandy Hook and St. Rose's Church Newtown with interment at St. Rose's cemetery.
Hugh J Cantor ugh J Lawlor of 537 Myrtle street longtime N H Hartford railroad employee died Friday at St Vincent's Hospital after brief illness He leaves one daughter Lena Murphy two sons John and Hugh Jr two sisters Mary Lawlor and Elizabeth Kalsen and two grandchildren He was a Sacred Heart Church member and belonged to several Fraternal orders Funeral arrangements not yet set
Deaths listed include William P. Pallen formerly of New Haven aged 43 Mrs Angrisani 15 Mary Angrisani of New Haven district aged 15 and Interment at St Michael's cemetery Alice Elisa Avery of Fairfield Conn died aged years Felix Gothard Brandt 57 of New Haven funeral services Grove street and Laurel Avenue Swedish Congregational church Vincent Fusco 500 Hallett street funeral and interment at St Michael's cemetery Joan J Keane Newtown funeral Sandy Hook District St Rose church Highland Mass Hugh J Lawlor 537 Myrtle Avenue funeral Sacred Heart church St Michael's cemetery Harriet A Mitchell Milford Conn funeral in Milford Henry C McMahon Mt Clemens Mich funeral St Charles church St Michael's cemetery Kathryn Ellis Reilly wife of George G Reilly funeral Blessed Sacrament church solemn requiem mass Dr Gould A Stetton Shelton Conn funeral Congregational church Riverside cemetery Martin J Sullivan funeral Church of Sacred Heart solemn high mass.
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