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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1926
Page
17
A landlord claims a blast destroyed a flat and cites a still declared to be the property of Julian Lipinski as part of the suit. The report notes the explosion's impact and the ownership assertion around the illicit liquor operation.
Witnesses testified in Civil Court that a blaze at a unit on East Main Street near Hamilton damaged the building. Nathan Sochovit, grocer and proprietor, blamed Lipinski for causing the fire and occupying the premises illegally. Judge Piedecick set a hearing on damages totaling $260, with Amila Todvisil, a Polish countess, presenting the defense. Jury expected to hear final arguments today.
London officials express surprise at a Borah proposal accusing Britain of claims linked to wartime blockades. Government circles expect the claims to fade, noting Britain cannot bear additional taxation amid heavy wartime costs.
Ad text touts a bicarbonate based remedy labeled as a pleasant stomach aid. It claims to calm tormentations in the bowels and purify the system without purging. Promotes 25 cent bottles and a 20 percent variation by Phillips Twenty.
A New York man asserts that Beth Lant Freedman and partner Frost planned a warehouse arson to cash insurance. The witness described meetings, an alleged $75,950 policy, and arrangements involving Samuel Cohen and Eddie Baker. Trial proceeded with cross examination set for today as prosecutors edge toward closing arguments.
Two minutes after a special final jury indicted Iarry Sawyer J. Negro today on a charge of criminally assaulting Mrs Cullen Amburgy wife of a prominent dentist, he pleaded guilty and was sentenced to death. He was started at once for the state penitentiary at Moundsville under a heavy guard of state police. Mrs Ambussy was attacked a week ago.
Arrested by federal authorities for obtaining money under false pretenses and using the mails to defraud Gordon W Disharoon who allegedly ran a 80 day divorce mill. A hearing set for April 19 as investigators pursue possible fictitious ties to Yucatan and manufactured divorces for Philadelphia and other couples from a home in Upper Darby Pennsylvania. Washington connections with Yucatan to be explored through the state department and Secret Service.
Hartford March 17 AP) Robert O Taton United States internal revenue collector for the Connecticut division predicted today that income tax collections for the fiscal year just closed will equal the total amount received during the previous year when 40 million dollars was collected. It is expected that 109 thousand returns will be filed this year as compared with 1428 thousand the year before. Collector Waton said the returns indicate increased prosperity in this state.
Geibaird Baldauf whose married life spanned twenty five years faced a divorce denial. Judge John W Banks ruled alcohol use did not justify abandonment or cruelty claims, noting mutual brawls and offensive language in the home. A cross complaint by Baldauf claimed desertion. custody was split with two children to each parent and reasonable visitation rights granted to both.
In New London on March 17 AP reports a Votive court case involving Thomas Turisco who pleaded guilty to theft and fraud at Patterson Inc candy store. Peter Athinaols faced no trial after pleading not guilty. Max Goldstein was discharged after admitting to padding cream while employed by Mohegan Dairy. Judge H Victor Prince presided as Turisco testified detailing losses and a scheme with Goldstein to overcharge for cream and steal merchandise over three months.
Paul Boncour socialist leader in the Chamber of Deputies and League of Nations figure has been retained by former Crown Prince Carol of Roumania as attorney to defend a 10 million franc suit filed by his ex-wife Jeanne Lambrin. The case may not be heard for two months or until November with defense arguing Paris courts lack jurisdiction.
In Providence Rhode Island on March 17 two Coast Guardsmen were arraigned in federal court on secret indictments charging piracy to violate the production act. Dorset W Aldrous posted $2000 bail after pleading not guilty while Fredstick Oshoing Hardy pled not guilty to two indictments and was released on $4600. Six other Coast Guardsmen are expected to answer indictments tomorrow.
Valuables left at a basement shop on William Street appear untouched as a Tuesday burglary attempt targeted David Bronstein’s store and John Watker’s meat market at 337 William Street. No injuries reported. Police investigating the scene and reviewing surveillance.
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