Ochelman Taken A Cell Liberty Bail Denied
Ochelm an taken to the county jail before noon yesterday as bail was denied. The court scheduled a be h for appeal to the state supreme court following a ten year prison sentence for murder.
18 Mar 1927
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1927
Page
1
Ochelm an taken to the county jail before noon yesterday as bail was denied. The court scheduled a be h for appeal to the state supreme court following a ten year prison sentence for murder.
A dense OCR fragment lists names, places, and events across politics, weather, and public notices. The garbled text references figures such as Dr SMe and Amerson, mentions weather forecasts, legislative topics, and scattered place names, suggesting a mixed-page news summary rather than a single cohesive story.
Bridgeport bills may be reported today as lawmakers discuss measures across sectors. The fragmented notice references various ports, barges, and local issues, detailing proposed actions and potential outcomes for the city and region.
Washington rejects halting chemical industry for peace, arguing vital products aid civilian life and that defense against gas and bacteria attacks must continue. The memo stresses that nations cannot safely agree to abandon preparations, regardless of any international treaties.
A jury was chosen in Norwalk for the murder trial of Antoniou Padula charged with shooting and hiring others in a August 11 fatal attack. The court adjourned then ordered an extra panel for tomorrow as proceedings resume with jurors and attorneys, including William J Comey as lead prosecutor.
A Crimie Commission report describes air pistols and gas revolvers sold without restriction. The article details features, capabilities, and mechanisms including a long slender gas gun and a knife gun. It notes public safety concerns and mentions named individuals and locations tied to the inquiry.
Poet Edgar Lee Masters, in a Westport interview, laments city noise from radios and trade commotion destroying mental activity. He revises selections, argues quiet should be preserved, and notes he can find solitude back rooms to write away from distractions. Continued on Page Twenty.
In Ossining on March 17 AP reports Governor Smith Ward commuted the death sentence of Harry Cowan, a blind man, to life imprisonment after juror recommendations and prosecutorial input. Cowan’s case intertwined with misses Burton’s death. two Rochester men, Josey Vili and Joseph Poventano, faced execution for a separate murder. The broader court action questioned zoning regulations in Bridgeport as attorney Cullinan seeks to challenge how premises are used for auto repairs.
Princeton figures debate debt settlements linked to the debt commission and U.S. obligations. Mellon contends debtor nations received lenient treatment while Hibben argues for revision. discussion references statements from the debt commission and press reports.
A Stamford committee voted to oppose a bill creating New Town of North Stamford and to reject a request by secessionists. The motion passed with no supporters, and the measure to establish an inspector for meters of gas electric and water utilities will receive an unfavorable report.
Police report shows Leo Grindrod of Newfield Avenue was detained yesterday after a disturbance near the village. Percival Serge Wile identified the suspect and forward charges include breaking the peace.
Major Simanto Beires winged a world plane to Fernando de Noronha island at 10:16 am completing the major leg from the Bissagos archipelago. He notes no navigation difficulties to the island but weather forced a fuel stop before continuing toward Port Natal and Rio de Janeiro.
Wall street traders pushed blue chip issues to fresh peaks as National Lead and peers surged amid dividend hopes and capital changes. General Motors and DuPont rallied briefly amid profit taking while steel and railroad stocks also touched new highs, with market leaders like Lackawanna and Southern Pacific among top movers.
Two measures dubbed birth control and racing bills failed in the 1827 session as Judiciary committee reports forecast defeat. The racing proposal aimed to fund state revenue above 1000.96 annually but was rejected in both chambers amid church opposition led by Dr. Joseph Shapiro, who urged defeat while present in the House.
Federal Judge J C Wilson grants probationary freedom to Dr Frederick A Cook Arctic explorer and promoter serving a 14 year sentence for mail stock promotion. The move may lead to further appeals as government opposes post sentence probation and prep for possible Supreme Court review.
A former cowboy testifies about passengers at the Leviathan aboard wine near the captain’s table. He notes a fine for a crew member over a bottle and discusses officers’ attempts to avoid intruding on passengers’ glasses and baggage while at sea.
Crowded hearing in Hartford on proposed women jury service measures sees both men and women testifying. Rosemary Anderson objects to denial of rights while supporters, including Senator Walcott and Rep. Finklestone, argue permissive or mandatory service with protections and exemptions. The session highlights partisan divides and League of Women Voters opposition.
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