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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1927

Page

8

JAIL TERMS SOUGHT FOR DEMPSEY FIGHT SCALPERS IN NEW YORK

United States Attorney Tuttle seeks prison terms and a $10,000 fine for scalpers profiting from Dempsey Bharkey fight tickets. Key witness Joseph Boynton, head ticket seller at Madison Square Garden, describes “overage” payments, cigars, and Scotch as incentives. Authorities restate intent to curb ticket speculation amid widespread resales and out of town agency involvement.

New York Associated Press United States Tuttle Lader Joseph Boynton Madison Square Garden Corporation Ticket Agency Cotter Boynton Garden Ringling Circus Tex Rickard I. Boynton Chicago Newark Boston Buffalo Philadelphia Alexander Peterson John A Chapman China Delane Maroney

Dr Baker to Speak on U S Agricultural Resources at Pacific Institute

Dr Or Baker, United States agricultural economist, will play a dual role at the Institute to Pacific Relations in Honolulu this month. He will present data on U S agricultural resources related to population and provide information on economic and political issues of Pacific nations, with emphasis on China.

Or Baker United States Institute To Pacific Relations Honolulu Baker

Condition of girl fails to improve in Norwalk crash

Miss Evelyn Compton twenty of Yonkers was badly hurt when a car she rode crashed into a telephone pole at Fort Point and Van Zant avenues. Driver Earl Kelly Twenty one thousand bail for careless driving and no license. others injured included Dora Sweeney thirteen and Mabel Murray eighteen both discharged. Lee Chute in critical condition with concussion and possible internal injuries.

Norwalk Evelyn Compton Radford Street Yonkers N. Y Fort Point van Zant Avenues Miss Compton Earl Kelly Francone Street Dorchester Mass Kelley Dora Sweeney Norwood Street Neponset Mats Norwalk Hospital George Compton Mabel Murray Neaponset Compton

Mayor to Receive New Crescent Avenue Firehouse Plans

Henry N McCathron president of the Board of Fire Commissioners will meet Mayor Behrens today to ask that the mayor take over the Crescent Avenue firehouse plans. If approved the plans go to the Financial Advisory Committee. The meeting mostly covered routine business.

Henry N McCathron Board of Fire Commissioners Behrens Crescent Avenue Fire Commissioners

Black and White Sport Fashion Reaffirms Elite Look

In a season leaning color, black and white remains the premier smart attire. The article notes the recurrence of extremely elite sport clothes in classic monochrome, highlighting its enduring appeal amid modern color trends.

Miller elected as president of Y board for another term

Paul Miller was chosen president of the MCGA board of directors at a meeting held yesterday The complete directorate was elected at the annual meeting of the organization last Thursday Eight other officers were elected including George H Woods first vice president George A Sherwood second vice president Robert D Goodard treasurer and W Og Lindewigh recording secretary Trustees will be A W Bnumvitt Henry D Simonds and L T Warner Local organization elected Frank J Brennan grand knight of the Knights of Columbus as a director under resolutions of 1922 and 1925 permitting non evangelical appointees Committees appointed with named members and terms for five four and two year director terms

Paul Miller McGa Board of George H Woods George A Sherwood Robert D Goodard W OG Linedwigh W Bnumvitt Henry D Simonds L T Warner Frank J Brennan Knights of Columbus of Bridgeport MCA Brennan P L Miller George Woods R D Goddard H Read D S Day George A. Shersod A V. Bodine H H Read W Parker Seeley W B Spencer R D. Goddard E S Wolfe Fred S Pee Donald W. Baird Frank R Custard William O. Florian F W Quigley C W Collins George M Barker E Bassett L Lennis J Hansen Ray $ Whittes H E, Brown W. B Spencer T. Warner H A Chaffee T H Beckwith W G Lineburgh A S Huntington EB Brown C W Bitzer J § Nickum KH © Gish W H Strang J Grady Booe T. T Phillips Elilore Curtiss Eliott Curtiss Harold C Main Harry H. Read F. W. Coville Julian L Archer Maurice R Perry Harvey Stowe A. M Marsh H A. Chaffee W. Bodine Walter B Lashar Sumner Simpson Andrew R Smith D H Warner Frank Brennan W. Parker Seeley

Woman Injured for Second Time In Bridgeport

Mrs Anna Bennett aged 42 at 676 Carroll Avenue was struck on Stratford Avenue yesterday and treated at Bridgeport Hospital with contusions abrasions and a dislocated clavicle. Driver George G Ferris of 768 Judson Street Stratford transported her to emergency care. Also, 12 year old Albert Michlewski of 277 Hough Avenue received an elbow abrasion after being struck by Harold Van Stone of 888 Park Avenue and treated at the Emergency hospital.

Anna Bennett Carroll Avenue Bridgeport Hospital George G Ferris Judson Street Stratford Stratford Avenue Alexander Sollosy Bridgeport’ Hospital Albert Michlewski Hough Avenue Harold van Stone Park Avermue

Pollution rumors scare bathers at Seaside Park

Captain Max Baum reports a sharp drop in bathers at Seaside Park after rumors that Connecticut tigers were polluting Long Island Sound waters. Bridgeport health officer D William Hall Coon denied the bench area was affected, noting weather and disease fears may be reducing crowds.

Seaside Park Connecticut Max Baum D. William Hall Coon Bridgeport Bng Pathers Baum

Ambulance Transfers For Eye Injury And Auto Crash

Ambulance moves from Emergency Hospital to Bridgeport Hospital with patient Rosario Mastroni age nine at 1100 am for Traumatic glaucoma eye and later Anni Bennett age forty two at 430 pm from Emergency Hospital to Bridgeport Hospital after auto collision causing contusions abrasions and a dislocated clavicle.

Lmergency Hospital Bridgeport Hospital Rosario Mastroni Fulton Street Newfield Avenue Cohn Anni Bennett

Black Velvet Hats Return in Printed Cal Tonas

Fixture data highlight black velvet hats again, noted for charm with printed cal tona on black backgrounds, showcasing period millinery style and design emphasis.

Court transfers shoe labor row in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Supreme Court ordered transferring a bill in equity to the Superior court for final determination. John D Dolan of Boston, president of the Shoe Workers Protective Union, seeks to enjoin Edwin Newdick from acting as arbitrator in Haverill shoe industry disputes. Defendants include Newdick the Haverill local union and Myer Tornstein and other trustees of the Haverill Shoe Manufacturers association.

Boston Associated, Press Massachusetts Supreme Court Superior Court John D Dolan Shoe Workers Protective Union Edwin Newdick Haverill Newdick Myer Tornstein Haverill Shoe Manufacturers Association

Missing Husband Sought After Wife Goes Insane

James Bailey, missing from Oneco, his wife driven to insanity by his disappearance, may be in New Hampshire. A message from Suncook, NH reports Bailey seen there and Justice of the Peace C. B. Montgomery is seeking him in connection with the wife’s misfortune.

ONECO James Bailey New Hampshire Suncock Bailey Justice of the C. B. Montgomery

Maid Wins Suit Fails To Collect In New Haven

Esther Bruschel, a housemaid, won $81,500 in a breach of promise suit but cannot collect from Chief of Police Philip T. Smith who holds the funds as evidence against her former sweetheart Nick Spiak, a fugitive. Spiak, also known as Joseph Novak and Michael Fedorowitch, faced counterfeiting allegations tied to a rooming house two years earlier. Detective James O'Brien found a $1,000 bond, $285 in cash, and other items when inspecting Spiak’s room, which remain evidence.

New Haven Associated Press Esther Bruschel Philip T. Smith Nick Spiak Leonard C. Nickerson Milas Bruschel Smith Spiak James O'Brien Splak Joseph Novak Michael Fedorowitch Miss Bruschel

700 shipped to W R Hearst Ranch in California

An express car from Nashua New Hampshire carried four small zoo animals bound for William R Hearst’s San Simeon ranch. The Benson wild animal farm shipped two giraffes seven zebras five Australian ostriches three kangaroos two black antelopes and several small animals.

Nashua N. H Associated Press William FR Hearst San Simeon Calif Benson Wild Animal Farm

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