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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1927

Page

4

Indictment Sought for Boston Billy in Nassau County

Nassau County DA Edwards seeks seven counts of lobby against James F Monahan known as Boston Billy Williams before the Mineola grand jury. He is expected to plead not guilty if indicted. Three further indictments against Arthur Barry are considered. Barry serves 25 years for a Sing Sing jewel robbery at Jesse Livermore's Kings Point home and aided in prosecuting Nonahen, accused as an accomplice in robberies across Long Island and Westchester.

New York Associated Press Edwards Nassau County James F. Monahan Boston Billy" Williams Mineola Monahan Arthur Barry Barry Sing Bing Jesse Livermore Kings Point Nonahen Longland Westchester

Suburban witnesses testify as jury nears verdict

It was pointed out may defer addition al Action against him. Mr. and Mrs. Livermore Nathan 8 Jonas of Great Neck and other victim prominent in the suburban colony were witnesses today. The jury is expected to conclude its deliberations tonight.

Two Crane Valve Veterans Die This Week

Two longtime Crane Valve Co. employees, Frank C. Cutter of 1144 State Street and Robert Henry Sirett of 1178 Marion Street, have died this week. Cutter served from 1876 to 1926 before retiring, while Sirett began in 1883 and continued until retirement. Both held Crane Veterans League gold medals and attended the Crane Veterans convention in Chicago in May 1625. Funeral details: Cutter's service today at 6:30 am from his home, 9 am Mass at St. Peter's, burial at St. Michael's. Sirett's funeral at 2 pm from his home with Hon. H. A. Davenport officiating, burial at Park Cemetery.

Crane Valve Co Frank C. Cutter State Street Ant Robert Henry Sirett Marion Street Crane Veteran's League Chicago Cutler St. Peter's Church Io St. Michael's Cemetery Mr. Strett H. A. Davenport Fomer The Peoples’ Presbyterian Church Baril Park Cemetery

Hollywood extras attempt suicide at after party

Virginia Burke, 17, swallowed two poisons after leaving a party for film extras at Marjorie Stewart's home. She is in critical condition in the psych ward. Genevieve Taylor, 20, cut her wrists for fun. treated and returned to her sister Madeline Reacher's house.

Hollywood. Onlif Associated Hollywood Virginia Burke Marjorie Stewart Stewart Genevieve Taylor Fim Madeline Reacher

Prohibition Enforcer Refutes Rich Bias Claims

A former Prohibition official recounts a New Jersey liquor seizure involving lawyer J. Bayard Kirkpatrick. He describes orders from Treasury officials to return the liquor, contested communications, and subsequent investigations, noting tensions over enforcement and eventual personnel changes.

Yale Buys Site for Berkeley Divinity School

Yale University today acquired four parcels on the south side of Lake Place, long eyed as the Berkeley Divinity School site. The total assessed value is about $60,000 and deeds were filed in the town clerk’s office.

New Haven Assocated Press Yale University Today Puth Lake Place Berkeley Divinity School Lown

Man Arrested for Possessing Liquor in Hartford

Antonio Digeilo of 126 North Cherry Street Wallingford pleaded guilty to possession of alcohol at a hearing before U S Commissioner Charles J McLaughlin. Federal prohibition agents seized six quarts of alcohol at his premises. He faces charges of possession and sale and is held on $5,000 bond for the September term of the U S District Court.

Volanel Prohibition Department Washington Perse Treasury New York Sommes New J. Bayard Kirkpatrick Wes. Caldwell N. J Kirkpatrick Philip Hamlin Hamlin Csy Hartford Associated Press Antonio Digeilo North Cherry Street Wallingford United States Charles J. McLaughlin Unites States District Court

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