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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1928

Page

9

Norwalk Mayor Pushes County Police Training School Plan

Norwalk officials endorse Mayor Anson F. Keeler’s plan for a Fairfield County police training school. Prospective officers from Norwalk and surrounding towns would undergo months of instruction and evaluation before active duty. The proposal, to be presented to police leaders, envisions a Norwalk site with a broad regional radius and multiple annual training terms.

Norwalk Public Savery Anson F. Keeler Cliley Ard S Ap A A. Wheeler Ellshouit Keeler Keeler In Police Officials of All the Cities and Enduree. Ament Kane Rsen Iy

New York state bonds issued totaling 22.5 million

A consortium led by Chase Securities will offer 22.5 million dollars in New York state bonds with yields between three and a half and three point four five percent. The syndicate won the award by a narrow margin, pricing four percent for 87.6 million white and 3.75 percent for 2.4 million, plus a premium on the remaining balance.

New York State New York Associated Press Chase Securities Corporation Synd-Este Whrte

Diamonds Smuggling Ring Tied to New York Jeweler

March 6 report details a ring smuggling $100,000 in diamonds into the United States via the Lapland. Clarence Lamot testified he took $40 for delivering gems to go-betweens Mrs. Rica Lameil and Leonte Scholz. Adler, a New York jeweler, denied involvement, claiming he was framed. Authorities also linked George M. Barron to the case and noted prior arrests of ring members near the Canadian border.

Ty Eral Clarence Lamot Julius Adler New York Antwerp Lamat Ims Lapland Rica Lameil Leonte Schols George M. Barron Ellmot Adler Aerchant Sixth Avenue Briron Yema Lamut Waa Atmos Lasmiot Adiler Charles P. Goldberg Newdiamond Abraham Louis Scholz Rien Larell L. Bartnowsky Brooklyn Auy Place

Hualerlinger to Attend Collectors Meeting

Collector Howard Eighth, and State Tax Commissioner William H Blodgett will attend a conference of all collectors in the Hall of the House of Representatives on March 24. The meeting aims to explain the state tax lien law to collectors.

Howard Challenger William, H. Blodgett House of Representatives Iz Tn

Knapp Census Case Declared Not Prosecutable

Former secretary of state Mrs Knapp will not face criminal charges over the 1925 census administration. District Attorney Herrick cited insufficient evidence for conviction after a Moreland Act inquiry led by Le Boeuf and an earlier governor’s conference. The probe, prompted by Walter Laidlaw of the Cities Census Committee, cited alleged larceny and record destruction but yielded no indictment.

Maret Gothy Florenci E Knapp New York Charles J. Herrick Albany Wowikem Tie Smith Tomikbi Herrick Ottinger Gov. Smith Moreland Act Randall J. le Boeuf, Jr Walter Laidlaw Cities’ Census Committee, Inc

General Garibaldi Tells Life Story At Rotary Luncheon

General Giuseppe Garibaldi, grandson of Italy's Liberator, spoke at a Stratfield hotel Rotary luncheon. He recalled his wars and adventures in the Boer revolutions South America and the French Foreign Legion in World War I, frequently citing his grandfather.

Giuseppe Garibaldi Italy Rotary Club Stratfield Hotel Garibaldi French Foreign Legion

Zoning Board to Hear Petitions March 12

Three gas station applications head the docket for the zoning board and mayoral hearing at 8 p.m. March 12. Petitions include Cities Service Refining at 24 John Street, Andrew Strelecky at 330 Iranistan Avenue, and Reynolds Auto Repair at 100 Dewey Street, plus several others for garages, carnival grounds, and gasoline sales.

Behrens Board of Appeals Cities Service Refining Company John Street Andrew Strelecky Iranistan Avenue Renolds IDO Dewey Anton Cripe Verdin Avenue Harry W. Congdon Post American Legion Fairfield Avenue Joseph R. Crogee Pixiee Place Theodore Hrnyneck Prescott Street Jeynig Mary Zahorsky Bradley Kent Streets Aleft Northeenie John Memergut Lumbber En Jel Bage Street

Harvesters Earnings Rise at International Harvester

Chicago report shows 1927 earnings of 823,350,216.08 or 8.8 percent return on capital versus 1926. Business volume grew due to higher tractor and thresher sales with more big-ticket machinery. Management forecasts improved farm service and notes need for further farmer financial return.

Chicago Moreh Byrd Press International Harvester Company United States

Defiant Paris Spy LaPerre Sentenced to Life

Jules Cesar Joseph LaPerre, branded traitor, was sentenced to life imprisonment after a defiant court appearance. His wife attempted to testify but was not allowed. LaPerre challenged the verdict, claiming the law would not permit death for military crimes outside wartime.

Paris Associated Press Jules Cesar Joseph LaPerre

Fines levied on furniture firms under Sherman Act case

Salcaga March 6 Associated Press reports fines imposed on more than 200 furniture manufacturing establishments indicted for price fixing under the Sherman Act. Pleas of nolo contendere were entered by many to avoid greater penalties while not admitting guilt. Firms named include Helland Lyon Furniture Co of Waverly New York. Marriott Hall & Co of Leeds, Massachusetts. George J Michelson Furniture Co of Rochester New York. TH Joteon Furniture Corp of Jamestown New York.

Salcaga Associated Press Concnrs Ui Fies Tinee Helland Lyon Furniture Company Waverly Marriam, Hall and Company, Inc Leeominster Masa George J. Michelson Furniture Company Hocheater Thjoteon Furniture Corporation Jamestown

Clothing exports drop as American buyers favor U S garments

In Edinburgh exporters report higher cloth output but demand in the United States shifts away from Scottish woolen fabrics. American buyers show a preference for American made garments, easing orders for British mills while overall export activity slows.

Edinburgh Associated Preas United States

Bunyak Fined for Lottery Ticket Sales

In Superior Court yesterday Bunyak was fined $100 plus costs for selling lottery tickets. The case, linked to the Clifford J. Coover Lewis matter, noted penalties and the judge’s admonitions against unlawful sales.

Bunyak

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