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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1928

Page

9

Teller Who Stole $2000 in Bank Freed on Fine

Milton T. Clark, former teller of Second National Bank, pled guilty to embezzlement of $3000 from the bank on January 27, 1925 and was fined $500 and given a suspended year in prison or probation. The court warned of possible execution if he reappears. Other defendants faced lesser charges and penalties.

New Haven Associated Press Milton T. Clark Second National Bank Federal Atlanta Thomas Clark Charles Lynch Waterbury John Watertown Collins Charles Priest Priest

Iman Pays $5 After Ignoring Stop Light

Arrested Monday night in Black Rock for passing a stop light Anthony Tucciono 888 Stratford avenue appeared in City court yesterday morning fined $5 for stopping light violation $25 and coats for having cooperative license Other cases included Raymond D Kelly non support $10 weekly or six months jail Frank Grasso arrested then by Railroad Policeman J Nel for railroad violation continued to March 22 Clifford st Johns non support continued to April Willem Forahsy theft suspended sentence to Cheshire

Black Rock Anthony Tucciono Stratford Avenue Albert J. Merritt Raymond D. Kelly Kossuthtreet Frank Grasso Logan

Judge holds back injunction decision in Norwalk case

Judge Alyn L. Brown reserved decision on a motion for a temporary injunction filed by Clyde Broadwell of Norwalk and others against Harold Gorham of Norwalk. The case concerns blocking construction of a business block adjoining a residence in Norwalk.

Alyn L. Brown Clyde Broadwell Norie Harold Gorham Norfrom Nortralk

Global Stock Boom Draws Buyers Worldwide

A Wall street commission report notes speculation on the New York Stock Exchange has become global. Orders move via telegraph and cable, airborne deliveries aid quick transfers from Pacific coast and western cities, with transfers from Canada to Montreal and Toronto. A Berlin call sought 3,000 GE shares and a Swiss broker waited for confirmation.

New York Associated Press Wall Street Commission New York Stock Exchange Air Mall Pacific Coast Canada Montreal Toronto Berlin General Electric

Leaked Charges Hit Texas Cotton Broker in Senate Probes

Arthur R. Marsh testifies before a Senate committee alleging William L. Clayton of Houston engineered control of the cotton futures market and cornered low grade cotton. He cites worldwide propaganda against the New York Cotton Exchange and access to USDA market reviews. Clayton’s counsel denies claims and the panel moves to probe War Finance Corporation borrowing by Anderson Clayton.

Washington Associated Press William L. Clayton Houston Tex Anderson Clayton Cotton Trading House Senate Arthur R. Marsh New York Department of Justice Clayton Marsh New York Cotton Exchange Department of Agriculture Heflin Alabama Dentes David H. Miller New Orleans Exchange Miller Houston House Anderson Clayton War Finance Corporation Capper Kanson

Coroner rules shovel death accidental in Port Chester case

Coroner John J. Phelan of Bridgeport finds the death of Anastas ia Pires, 42, of Port Chester accidental after a steam shovel bucket pinned him to the trench wall during sewer work on March 14 in Sound Beach. Pires, employed by Daly and Merritt Construction, had signaled the bucket’s descent. brake failure and water on the brake band are noted as possible causes.

John J. Phelan Bridgeport Anastasia Pires Port Chester N Sound Beach Pires Daly and Merritg Construction Company Port Chester

Principal of Academy Coolidge Attended Dies in Southboro

George Sherman, 74, Amherst graduate and former Black River Academy principal in Ludlow, VI, died at his home. Born February 20, 1854 in Brim Held, he educated at Winchester OH Tawton and Wheaton seminaries and belonged to the Northboro Chamber of Commerce and Notaboro history society. Funeral set for 3:30 p.m. today.

Southboro Associated Press George Sherman Amherst Black River Academy Ludlow Coolidge Brim Held John and Sophia Prince Sherman Winchester N. OH Tawton Wheaton Seminary Memo Northboro Connstee Nottaboro Histore Reat Ay

Postal merger to unify Mackay and ITT systems

New York March 20 The merger of Mackay companies with the International Telephone and Telegraphs company was announced by Clarence H Mackay and Sosthenes Beyn. A new Commercial Postal company under Mackay will acquire Mackay stock and form an International Cables unit to oversee cables. Wireless service will supplement cables with trans Pacific links including Honolulu Manila and inland wire transmissions.

New York Associated Press Mackay Companies International Tele+phone and Telegraphs company Clarence H Mackay Sosthenes Bebn Americas Mackay Postel International Cables Company Mackey United States Canada Mexico Atlantic Pacific South America West Indies Trans-Pacific Wireless Honolulu Manila Mackey Companies Commercial-Postal Company International Telephone and Telegraph Company

Nora Bayes Rites Will Be Private

Nora Bayes dies in Brooklyn Jewish Hospital. Funeral to be private with Christian science rites. burial to follow away from public tribute. Condolences pour in to her husband Benjamin Friedlander as the theater world mourns. Godchildren of Genesee Home orphanage in Rochester honor their fairy-actress godmother Nora Bayes with ongoing yearly ceremonies and support.

New York Broadway Nora Bayes Brooklyn Rochester Mareh Genesee Home Miss Bayes Ivsus Jennile Jacobs

Rabbi Sues Church Over Unpaid Salary in Lynn Case

Fabbi Raphael Goldstein of Lancaster files federal suit against Heth Et of Lynn Congregation for about 4000 claiming breach of contract after being discharged on January 13. He alleges he was to receive 4200 dollars yearly and the church has not paid 3000 in salary nor 400 in expenses.

Boston Associated Prece Fabbi Raphael Goldstein Lancaster Heth Et of Lynn Idm Rabi Goldenstein Silegen

Original Wright plane attracts royal family

London March 20 The original Wright plane which Orville Wright piloted to his first sustained flight at Kitty Hawk proved a great attraction to the king and queen of England today. The plane, landing in England February 21, drew interest in the new science museum buildings at South Kensington opened by the king.

London Associated Pres Orvile Wright Kitty Hawk England Science Museum South Kensington

Railroad Legislation Due for Action Soon

Washington March 20 President Coolidge has received assurances from members of Congress that bills suited to the consolidation of railroads would be taken up and likely passed.

Washington Associated Press Coolidge Smpers Congress

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