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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1926

Page

7

Mad Dog Spreads Fear in Stamford Bites Four People

Four residents, two men and two children, were bitten by a dog owned by Peter Mocarski after it ran loose in Stamford. Dr I Davis and Hearth Commissioner Petrid reported the dog had become increasingly aggressive, leading to its restraint and rabies precautions for bite victims and other local dogs. The owner was urged to inoculate his animals and seek medical advice for bites.

Stamford Peter Mocarski Db al Jen Harthod Davis Pavis Vesterdis di Davis Ti Davis Petrid

Ducking Humane Abuse Case Ends in Fine for Cos Cob Man

Greenwich special court heard a cruelty case against Jerome Constantino of Cos Cob. Judge James R Mead fined him for cruelty to a dog owned by neighbor Joseph Crosta, citing his family obligations for not sending him to jail. An officer testified the dog bore wounds, including ax strikes, and might have died from suffocation or blood loss after being buried alive.

Greenwich Haroug James R Mead Jerome Constantia Valles Constantin Joseph Crosta Constantino Contantino Zantaic Patrick Fla-nagan Seece Wounda Bach

Frenchman Learns Contents of Note in Socks in France

In St Flour, Achille Garrigues found warm woolen socks with a folded note from Saskatchewan Canada tucked inside. After ten years of hoping someone could translate Finglish, a local woman finally deciphered it for him. Florence Sherman signed the note, expressing thanks for the warm gift.

Paris Achille Garrigues United States Canada Achille St .Flour St Flour Schille Achilles Florence Sherman Saskatchewan Tre

Woman violator given suspended sentence in Quar law case

Darien July 1 Special Miss Varral armen of 102 West 42nd street New York was fined 25 and given a suspended staff sentence for violation of the Quar law by Judge B Dana last night She was with Thomas Luckese of New York and Louis Cara also of New York when they were arrested with 38 bottles of creme de menthe and 46 bottles of benedictinen Their arrest followed a trip to Pittsfield Mass They faced prior fines and sentences and claimed they did not know the sack story or its contents and admitted no extra clothing when leaving New York

Darien Varral Armen West 42Nd Street New York Ghven B Dana Thomas Luckese Louig Cara Pittsfield Mass Sar Impreda Axa

Bathing suits donated for Liddies in Stamford

Stamford telegram reports Spetal William and Robbins of Orange Conn sent a bundle of bathing suits to the Liddies who Live none for the street shower baths. John G Phillips contributed $100 to buy more suits as other cash donations arrive amid updated notes from The Bridgeport Telegram.

Stamford Spetal William & Robbins Orange Conn Suamford Fire Department John G Phaillips Suis Danx Mi Bridgeport Telegam

Elsie Janis Recovers Most of Confiscated Gems

Actress Elsie Janis, separated from jewels worth up to 50000 dollars, regained most confiscated pieces after a three hour session with Treasury agents and port officials. Two pieces remained under investigation, with only a customs seal and a single worn pendant returned.

Elsie Janis New York Elsle Janis Trevars Department

New Belgian Tax Hits Foreign Natives and Hotels

Brussels July 27 AP government decree signed by King Albert imposes higher taxes on foreigners from England United States Holland and Germany. Foreigners face 10 to 20 percent hotel levies if renting rooms flats or houses their payment to the state is 30 percent. A 10 franc daily tax on foreign owned automobiles and a 40 percent hotel surcharge for foreigners are set by the decree.

Brussels Albert England Holland Germanny Hotel Pitts

Five-Week Cotton Strike Settled at Berkshire Mill

Two thousand Berkshire Cotton Manufacturing workers return to work Thursday after a five week strike. An agreement between mill officials and striker representatives ends the protest against the three frame system in the board room.

ADAWS Berkshire Cotton Manufacturing Company

Naval Academy Grid Team Home From Sea

About seventy five midshipmen from the U S Naval Academy football squad arrived from Philadelphia after a period at sea. They will take a month’s leave of absence before reporting for practice on August 27, with Midshipman TH Wickhorst as captain this year.

TH Wickhorst

Three Burned in Jail Fire at Saranac Lake

Three men were burned, one seriously, early today when a fire destroyed the town hall jail and Adirondack Enterprise offices. Fire spread prompted urgent rescue by Saranac Lake and Lake Placid departments. July 27.

Saranac Lake Adirondack Enterprise Sa-anac Lake Lake Placht Dre Saranac

Lesco Cleaning Fluid Praised by Society Women

Society women praise Lesco cleaning fluid for rapid action and no ring or odor. It cleans grease spots paint marks fruit stains on milk linen woolens suede and even delicate fabrics without damage and with a pleasant aroma. Sold in bottles at drugstores and department stores in town.

Lesco

Gripple's Theft Of Food Leads To Cheshire Term

A city court sentenced Michael Dolyak for burglary and forgery tied to stealing food from several stores. Despite earlier probation due to a leg amputation, Judge Buckley ordered three months in Cheshire, noting the offender’s prior misconduct and the need for reform.

Gripple Cheshire Dolyahk Berkshie Avenue Bank Bank Vanville Toval Dollas Michael Dolyah Dolyak American Bank and Trust Company Hillside Grorery William J Buckley

Car mounts curb injures man and flees in Stampord

A driver mounted the sidewalk at South and State streets, striking a man who was knocked down. The vehicle fled the scene but bystanders obtained the plate number and reported to police. The injured man was treated at a local physician’s office.

Stampord Ralph Burzie IO Victory Buzyko

Two Men Fined for Stealing Dog in New Haven Case

Piro Esponto and Peter Pinto were each fined 8 shillings 3 pence and costs in Himden town court for allegedly stealing a dog from Wartin Amato of 1396 Driwell Avenue New Haven. Three witnesses testified the pair placed the dog in a truck nearby. the men denied guilt. Arrests were made in Bridgeport by Sergeant J Whelehan and Officer H Barons.

Wartin Amato Driwell New Haven Piro Esponto Peter Pinto Himden Mondas Thy J Whelehan H Barons Bridgeport

Started With Nothing Store Owner Bankrupt

A man named Hartt Mendick opened a candy and stationery shop at 1663 Fairfield Avenue after borrowing $350 from a bankrupt estate. Within two months he too went bankrupt and appeared in bankruptcy court before Referee Joan Keogh. Mendick’s stock sold for $60, leaving creditors owed about $352,947 across 34 claims.

Hartt Mendick Fairfield Avenue Joan Keogh

Leviathan Repaired Sails for New York

The Leviathan, repaired, is floated from the South Boston base deck and sails for New York after taking on coal. The arm will resume service between New York and Southampton once in routine operation.

Leviathan New York Boston United States Divdeck South Foston Arm Southampton

Judge to Jail Speeders Under New Policy

Judge James Meadus announced a policy of jail sentences for flagrant speed violations. He imposed fines and costs and suspended a prior case, while another motorist was arrested here for speeding on the same charge.

Galeawich James @ Meadus Bdpai Moenisiy Ot Speeditiz Menukv

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