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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1927

Page

8

Auditors Wife Killed as Cop Is Shot Blame Rises

A chaotic West Side apartment scene left Wishustina Quinlan and a poodle dead and four men seriously wounded. Walter Sharland, linked to the case, claimed to protect his wife yet faced police charges. Different witness statements shed light on who fired first, while Mrs Quinlan sought protection after threats.

Upper West Side Wishustina Quinn Wuthew Amailean Telephone and Telegraph Companiy Walter Sharland Quinlan Sharland Gomez Seo Mildred Rover Gover David Frothingham Shatlind

Penalized couple in liquor law case before Judge Merritt

In city court Judge Albert Jo Merritt sentenced the husband to 200 dollars and costs and three days in jail after a session in which Joseph Michlewski of 277 Hough Avenue was also sentenced to 30 days and 200 dollars in costs. His wife, appearing as tre sser, faced arrest and charges for the same offense of making liquor with intent to sell. her case was continued for further consideration.

Albert Jo Merritt Mert Fares Montis Joseph Michlewski Hough Tress

Girl Held by Police Has Appendicitis at Danbury Hospital

Special Miss Selena Poiit, nineteen, formerly of South Salon, New York, held by Danbury police on a runaway charge, was seized with appendicitis this afternoon. She was removed to Danbury Hospital for an operation after being brought from a home in New Ovowaire.

Danbury Selena Poiit South Salon New York Danbury Hospital New

New Way to Take Corns Off in 3 Minutes

A curious ad claims a quick method to remove corns in three minutes using a wet paste and a foot soak. The text promises painless, fast results with simple steps, suggesting a cheap treatment and minimal equipment for home use.

Bridgeport Girl Wins Pharmacist's Papers

Miss Filgenia M Prencipe, daughter of Mr and Mrs Pasquile Prencipe of 442 Hugh Avenue, passed the Connecticut state pharmacist examinations in Hartford. She is the only Bridgeport girl with a college of pharmacy diploma, graduating from the Connecticut College of Pharmacy in New Haven, and plans to join her father’s Harrar Avenue pharmacy as an assistant pharmacist.

Filgenia M Prenciy Pasquile Prencipe Huw Avenue Hartford Bridgeport Miss Prencipe

Sportsmen to Seek State Trophies at Connecticut Event

Connecticut Fish and Game societies plan the second annual state meet under State Board of Fisheries aid Game at Bristol on Sept 3. Fairfield County group aims to defend Walcott Cup as 19000 expected attendees test team entries in swimming, trap, small-bore rifle, pistol, flycasting, archery, boat racing, wand chappers, horse pitching, coon hunt and more with captains named for each team. Tickets for a dinner are available via Albert E Eccles or Chief State Game Warden.

Connecticut Fish and Game Societies Staite Board of Fisheries Aid Game Eile Bristol Fish and Game Protective Association Fish and Game Connecticut Fish and G Me Societies Fairfield Fish and Game Association Max A Baum Wall Henry Deans Henry Haamen B Stickles George E Givers Charles van Stone WoLang Joe Aurillio Sivers Mr van Stone Connecticut Charles R Disbrow W Nnamore Bill Mealin Mr Palmer AE Merritt Jocal Enites Alpheus Winte John Leeland Carrles Kerry Eecles Jers Daddy Dale Charlies M Penny Curene Stlitz Perry George Hair A A Copelley Fairfield County Fish and Gime Protective Association Bridgeport

Taylor killer suspect found to be ex convict

Boston July 1 By Associated Press George Talor Stamp burglar held in Salem jail charged with the murder of Stella Kale at Sansbury beach identified as Elmer Thompson coal miner clog dancer and West Virginia convict. The Boston Advertiser will say tomorrow it learned from Warden Robison at Moundsville that Thompson served five years for robbery and was released in 1918 after good time.

Boston Associated Press Ceorge Talor Stamp Birber Salem Stella Kale Poratkal Sansbury Beach Elmer Thompson West Virginia I A Robilion Moundsville Taylor Ccatuse

Hoover and Hoover visit Coolidge focus on floods

President Coolidge hosts Secretary Hoover for a Mississippi flood briefing at the White House. They discuss pressing issues including possible Congress session timing and other national matters as Lindbergh and aides confer in Washington before Hoover heads to California.

Associatid Pressi Coolidge Jecelin Domimerce Hoover White House Missssippi Wkcl Congress Decembe California Charley Lindbergh New York-to- Pata

Cop On Vacation Causes City Police Fracas

Milford July 18 Special Cor respondent A police officer on vacation faced a chaotic arrest scene after clashes with several men including electricians James Callahan and Peter Jepson and painter Eugene Merritt. Callahan and Jepson were fined 843 and 928 respectively plus costs for assaulting officers. Merritt also punched. The incident began after a verbal dispute with taxicab driver Louis Haviland near police headquarters, with further blows exchanged as officers attempted to restrain the group.

Milford Charles Fowler Fowlers Jame Callahan Linde Broon- Inn Peter Jepson Fitih Fowler Saturda Jepson Callahan Louis Haviland Havel Street New Haven Eugene Merritt Powle Hind Charles Worrell Brooks

Gamble Winner at Empire City

Empire City New York July 18 APW Zole Je with Laverne Fator aboard won the Bronxville handicap a mile and one fifteenth in 1 45. Fate captured his third straight victory. Earlier he won the first race and then Elix Carlham. Gimble won the second by three lengths over Priceman. Finnie won at Lincoln Fields in 1 44 4-5. Windsor featured Chittagong at 1 16 3-5 with Lockerble second. Raceland’s feature went to Queen Cora over seven furlongs in 1 26 4-5.

New York APW Zole- Je. Jrs.s Laverne Fator Bronxville Empire City Fate Ore Wooldridge Rosedale Windsor Chittagong Lockerble Fibeck Queen Cora

Glara Bascom Wins Circuit Stakes At Grand Circuit Meet

Glara Bascom driven by Tommy Murphy won the 232 tote stake to open the Grand Circuit meet in Detroit after a three horse finish with Sybil Volo and Plain Mary Budge poll among the contenders. The 214 trot split into two divisions due to many entrants with Galaxy and Lana Moksio winning the two divisions. The three year old pace went to Yolo Roo db J P Besy after a hard race.

Detroit Ciara Bascom Tommy Murphy Sy Sirise Sybil Volo Marshall Washington Courthouse Ohio Plain Mary Budge Connecticut Galaxy Goshen N Lana Moksio Indianapolis Yolo Roo J P Hellygood

Vienna Riot Victims Buried in Same Tomb

Paris dispatch reports Socialist leaders propose interring Vienna riot victims in one large tomb with city paying funeral costs. A commission will arrange funerals. At the same meeting a resolution urged immediate end to the general strike and resumption of work in all trades except for the postal telegraph and telephone services. later utility workers were ordered back to duty.

Paris Associated Press Tims Tigt Vienna Havas Viena Geneal Strke Inilioad

Austrian Strikes Settled at Last in Vienna

Keubeca minister of finance announced the termination of the strike and government stability. The palace of justice and other government buildings were saved from flames, with 500 felons wounded and hospitalized. The government appeals to American and British press for foreign credits as reconstruction begins amid tourism losses and economic distress.

Keubeca Miniter Palace of Justice Austria Uaids Chancuier Berlin Associated Press Seipel Vienna Uccon Viennese Cierte Paris Havas Bratislava Herr Pick Pais Balkans Prague Budapest

Helen Jacobs Wins In Maidstone Club Tourney

Helen Jacobs of Berkeley Calif defeated Penelope Anderson of Richmond Va in straight sets to win her first tournament match at the Maidstone Club invitation event in Easthampton. Other seeds included Eleanor Gass of New York and Roger Griswold of Boston, rain interrupting some action and Wills declining to enter.

Easthampton Helen Jacobs Berkley Calif Catherine Porter Hopkins Philadelphia California Helen Wills United States Penelope Anderson Richmond Andinson Trederick Schmdi New York Eleanor Gass Roger Griswold Boston Fluips Europe Ricca Bhurstedt Mallory Mis Dallas Corbier Mise Francis Up. Waatstal Noj Helene Foilak Bead F Preate

Hornsby Tops All Rounders as League Leader Emerges

A cricketer praises Hornsby for his greatness at the top of the order and as a leading all rounder. The speaker had backed Telewaty as the best, but Hornsby’s performance and a near 400 season average have shifted opinion and forced a rethink.

Hornsby Stancy Ed Telewaty Horsby

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