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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1921

Page

4

Four trials in a fatal necktie loan case end in mixed findings

Carbone held for the death of Testano after an argument over fifty cents. Testano slain near his home on July 16. A second verdict absolves Finelli of blame in the death of a woman from a July 1 accident on Lexington Avenue. A third case notes a clothesline fall as a separate incident with uncertain outcome.

Cormer J. Z. Phelan Holis Giuseppe Testano Frank Street Testar Carbone Carbona Sam Vincenzo Trestana Vincenzo Testano Finelli Peter Finelli Welen -Alteri Cornnor Phelan Corona

Woman's fall at rails ties to deadly crossing incident

On Brewster Street crossing, a woman attempted to reattach a line bracing, slipped from a railing, and collapsed to the ground. The railing’s strength was ordinary. Investigators report the death of 11 year old Francis Hanmer of 2838 Fairfield Avenue in the incident at the New Inlon Railroad crossing on July 28.

Alates Invon Francis Hanmer Fairfield Avenue Brewster Street Airgelil

Leather dealer fined for defrauding U S

Herbert Martin, a leather goods dealer in New York, pled guilty to defrauding the United States on corporate taxes. The firm was fined 2007, with pleas of guilty entered by both parties. The U S attorney noted potential long term tax schemes by various businesses. Judge Shepard postponed jail, citing pleas of guilty saved government trial costs.

Herbert Martin Trea Fey Abt United States of Oollsary United Tes Hayward Rold Eine SRO Ion Sheyid Je

Hops Truck Incident Leaves Man With Arm Injury

Alfred Kole, 74 George street, lost his grip and was run over by a Miller Lumber motor truck yesterday. His left arm was severed by the wheels, a three inch section torn away. He was treated at the Hospital for the lacerations and other injuries.

Witching Horor Qork Miller Lumber Company Alfred Kole George Shevt

Waterbury Boy Struck by Auto Injured

In Waterbury a 2 year old boy named Josena Stahewicze was struck by a car near the Connecticut Light and Power Co office. The child suffered injuries but the driver, Anthony Colveei, remained at liberty on his own. The incident was investigated as a possible accident at the curb.

Waterbury Josena Stahewicze Anthony Colveei Smnathes Connecticut Light & Er Co Caluc St Moe Coronsr

Medtigate Prices Kills Sup Providend Santain Georg

A garbled report notes a fatal incident involving Medtigate prices and a providential figure in Santain Georg. Details are unclear but the event centers on a cancer-related context at the Se commit.

Have Girls Given Up Chewing Smoking Instead

A feature notes shifting female habits from gum chewing to smoking, with satirical tone. It references social scenes, a stenographer tale, and public perception while discussing changes in women’s behavior and appearance in everyday life.

Widower Hospitalized In Odd Alleged Incident

An unclear evening event involving Mia Minnie Eccles of Sas Aventh Avenue is described as disruptive and bizarre. Police report shows a man named Jolly Host present, while Eccles claims to act out. The account includes unstable mood and references to household items as improvised props during the incident.

Susre Sylly Mia Minnie Eccles Sas Aventh Avenue Gers Ack Vinnis Ipo

Weet Party Severn Street Incident Raises Alarm

A chaotic scene unfolds as a suspect assaults Augustine Delaney with a bottle during a disturbance near Weet Party-Seventh Street. Delaney sustains severe head wounds and is hospitalized. witnesses recount a joking hospital exchange and the perpetrator’s laugh amid the chaos.

Stalian Augustine Delaney Interrupe Prokusse Bellevie

American steel bids undercut British price in state contract

American firms offered bids 20 percent below British competitors for a seven million dollar steel contract for the Indian State Railway. The tender marks the first time the contract is placed outside Britain. Report notes the first locomotive built in America.

London Central News Bho Indian State Railway

Illinois Governor Liable to Arrest and Prosecution

Judge Smith’s ruling allows Governor Small to surrender voluntarily as the embezzlement probe into his acts as state treasurer advances. Sheriff Master of Sangamon County will proceed, via telephone notice, with a plan to arrest if needed, clarifying the governor’s immunity limits while stressing accountability for elected officials.

Small E. &. Smith Sangzam Sntain England

Senator France sails for U S August 17

Riga reports Senator France plans a brief stop in Russia before proceeding to Berlin and New York. He secured a berth on the Rotterdam steamer, due to sail from Rotterdam on August 17. He says he is in good health and will have an immune trip, offering no new remarks on his views.

Riga Nssia Riles Tui Berlin Rotterdam New York Francs

Arctic Explorers Ship Rammed Delayed in Arctic Venture

North Sydney July 26 The departure of Donald B MacMillan and his party for the Arctic was delayed when the schooner Widened was rammed by the steamer Stella Maris at the wharf. The vessel was struck amidships near midships and its seams opened, delaying the voyage as supplies were taken on.

North Sydney N.S Donald B. MacMillary Arctic Widen Stella Maris de Bowdain

Aldenson to Elect Registrar at Alderman Meeting

Board of Aldermen will consider electing a military enrollment registrar at the next Monday meeting. The incumbent is Frank B. Elliott, with a salary of 359 dollars per year. A brief note from Holy Still, Arkansas, recounts the Golden Garland County tale of Olden, jailed on moonshining charges, who plans to attend Sunday school after bail.

Board of Aldermen Frank BE. Elliott Spring Ark Golden Garland County

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