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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1926

Page

20

Stamford Tailor to Face City Court on Assault Charge

Stamford July 20 Joseph Maranzo a tailor of Vavifle Street faces arraignment in city court tomorrow on a charge of assault with intent to kill for firing four shots into his former sweetheart Miss Rose Raffele after she refused his advances. Raffele had been confined at Dr Larner Sanitarium for weeks after an escape attempt from Stamford Hospital.

Stamfold Joseph Maranzo Vavifle Street Miss Rose Raffele Kmla

Liquor runners fined in Darien incident spillover

Noah Brown and Charles Francis, both from Boston, were fined 125 dollars each and given suspended 30 day jail terms by Judge Charles Bates Dana for violating the honor law. Francis claimed the 40 gallons found in Brown’s car were for a Boston club. Brown said he accepted the job for 160 dollars. Brown’s wife’s illness was cited as motive. John J. Floffikins of Sanford was fined ten dollars for a car without lights and twenty dollars for speeding.

Darien Noah Brown Charles Francis Boston Charles Bates Dana Hunor Francis Francia John J. Floffikins Samford

Death claims Waterbury political figure after long service

Waterbury July 20 longtime Waterbury legislator and six term alderman John Hurley died at his home this morning. Hurley led the Fifth Ward and was known to sway more votes than any other man in Waterbury, with a career spanning the state Senate from 1907 to 1930. He remained a colorful figure in sessions limited by time and amendments, leaving a mark on local and state politics.

Waterbury John Hurley Hurley Idiley Sonn Hurley State Senate Senate

Stamford 10 Gets New Street Lights

Stamford residents will see new street lights installed after the traffic committee approved funding and manufacturing bids. The committee notes the Main Street lights have performed satisfactorily and outlines plans to open bids at the next meeting.

Stamford Paiuforl

Infant Falls From Window In Three-Story Plunge

Igene Wornwell reports a 1 1/2 month old infant from 134 Engle Street fell three stories from an open window at home. The child, named Irene, suffered a forehead laceration and a sprained wrist and was transported by ambulance to St Vincent's Hospital after Dr. C W Nichols was summoned.

Igene Wornwell Engle Street St Vincent's Hospital Te Irene C. W. Nichols Stratford Avenues Lainty Vincent

Farm Bureau Field Day Slated at Outpost Farm Ridgefield

Fairfield County Farm Bureau plans its annual field day August 10 at the Outpost farm Danbury Ridgefield owned by Colonel Louis D Conley. Senator Furan Binghem will address a crowd expected from all county towns with a farm tour, nursery features, and a luncheon at Colonel Comeys lodge.

Danbury Aspeal Fairfield County Baureau Outpost Farm Hidgefield Louis D. Conley Furan Binghem Connecticut United States Binghoam Alate Ridgefield Comey

Girl Hurt When Struck by Auto in Stamford

Stamford July 20 Seventy Mabel One of Shippean Mall was treated at Stamford hospital for cuts and bruises after being hit by a car driven by George Fi Simpson of West Norwalk Avenue Darien John Rasnas eight years old of 480 Pacific Street also treated after falling from a motor bike operated by W J Feeney Jr Edward McClean of 40 Jefferson Street was struck by a car driven by Charles Kophitz of 354 McClean Avenue Yonkers while riding a bicycle Attended by Dr A H Hewitt

Stamford Mabel Shippean Mall George Fi. Simpson McClean Nue, Yonkers A. H. Hewitt

Woman Celebrates Ordination Anniversary at Long Ridge Church

Mrs Anna A Turtes, pastor of the First Congregations Church of Long Ridge, marked the third anniversary of her ordination. She is noted as Wallfield County's first woman minister ordained and Connecticut's third. Her husband Porvey Morey as administrator speaks to church success and community support.

Stamefort Hes Anna A. Turtes Church of Long Ridge Wallfield County Connecticut Torrey Bridge Morey

Oil Co Pays Half Million for Land Near New Field

A Superior Court appointment gives the company Dah i.cup control over 15 000 acres north of a new oil field where multiple communities have begun drilling. The half million payment funds go to a sister and a nephew residing in the Azores.

Mexico Defiant On Church Laws

Mexico City July 20 President Culley vows strict enforcement of new church region regulations to take effect July 31. He warns Catholics against beyond legal action, saying the government will punish any overstepping. Catholic societies plan cautious meetings to decide their course after July 31.

Mexicociety CAP Culley Montecey Iix«eclstor Republic Catholicu Asittle

Four New Haven sergeants restored to full rank

Four New Haven police sergeants Reynolds Quinn McTierna and Doherty, demoted last May, were reinstated to sergeant by the Board of Police Commissioners. Four of five members voted for reinstatement with July 1 as the restoration date, following a Superior Court order. The efficiency committee chair opposed, while the corporation counsel will seek a decision on liability for back pay during their grade A duties.

New Haven Board of Police Commissioners Econcerneu Thomas Reynolds Michael Quinn James T. McTiernna William Doherty Arthur FP. Elly James A. Murray

U.S. Alarm Clocks Export Surge Over Last Three Months

George B. Manning reports U.S. exports of alarm clocks to foreign markets reach 184 821 units in the last quarter. Watches also show a decline in value, with 170 640 exported and 13 064 being jeweled watches. Clock imports total 24 048, while overall export data highlight timing and product mix in early 20th century trade.

Meech Apel Mat United States United States Department of Commerce United Stes Jenor Alardin. Klin Agari

Three Victims of Cuts Treated at Emergency

Mrs Colesten Stewart age 28 of 370 Olive street arrived at the emergency hospital with a split lip from a punch by her husband. Pat Patrick age five of 600 Stadison Avenue received a laceration to be treated. A youth was cut by glass in the leg while playing. Toney Roest age one of 179 Lonnen Avenue fell down stairs and bled from the scalp. One infant Mony’s head required further care.

Colesten Stewart Olive Street Fertorgency Hospital Pat Patrick Pal Loinnen Avenue Stalin Mony

Stamford soft drink stands to obey sanitary law

Stamford authorities announced a campaign at Amemord on July 20 to compel vendors of fat drinks and ice cream to provide hot and cold running water in their stands. Slaughter house owners failing to comply with state sanitary rules will face prosecutors.

Amemord Caine Aldo Audi

East Meets West In Town Of World War Casus Bell

Sarajevo Yugoslavia July 20 AP twelve years have passed since the crime that sparked the world conflict the little Bosnian town remains calm and unpretentious amid Europe's reconstruction. Tourists photograph the assassination site while locals carry on in bazaars and crafts as Sarajevo grows as a tourist center blending East and West with donkeys camels and modern motor cars in the streets.

Sarajevo Yugoslavia Europe Turkey Muhamet Iife Gole Bosnia-Herzegoving Yaso-Slevia Orient

Morse Too Ill to Face U S Charges

Charles W Morse a 71 year old financier and shipping man described as paralytic and unable to answer questions due to artery and heart disease. A physician certificate filed in federal court says Morse is too ill to appear to plead to a five year indictment for fraud in the sale of shipping stock. Doctor Barker of Bath Maine signed the document. Morse died last week of apoplexy at Bath.

New York Charles W Morse Nash Rockwood Moorse Holmes Morse Hndi Bor. Barker Bath Rockwood

Abandoned Canoe Mystery Solved at Fairfield Beach

Fairfield Beach canoe mystery solved after John Boyle of Fairfield confirms the broken craft found on Penfield reef belongs to a waterfront resident. Royle notes the canoe had been used near the beach for months and was broken in half before it washed onto the reef with no one seen aboard the day before discovery.

Fairfield Beacd John Boyle Fairfield Pharmacist Fairfield Beach Penfield Reef Royle Rayle

Alleged Motorcycle Thief Bound Over in City Court

Judge Ralph Beers found probable cause in the case of George Oakleaf, a lodger on Grand Street, Myrtle Beach. Oakleaf, charged with breaking and entering and stealing a motorcycle from a fellow lodger, the matter was held open for more evidence. The judge later bound the case over to the September term of the Superior Court.

Ralph Beers George Oak Leaf Lonlmaker Revidig Grand Surret Myrtle Beach Road Street Boerg Susperior Court

Girl, 16, Illtreated, Leaves New York Home

Dunn sixtee n Smith street New York City girl aged 16 was taken into custody after being found wandering the streets. She said she ran away from her home because her aunt mistreated her. She had roomed in different areas for a week.

New York Mercad Dunn Weet Youth Street New York City Aant Ashe Cusendh Rivereidt Stamford

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