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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1925
Page
4
In Washington on March 28 authorities uncovered one of the most complete distilleries, a residence once the Spanish embassy near Connecticut Avenue and E Street. Thirteen stills, 70 gallons of brandy, and 700 pounds of mash were seized. Charles Reed, the occupant, was arrested.
Experts testified before Coroner John J Phelan that a two year old crane cable failed as a 33 foot reach boom mounted on a locomotive crane toppled, crushing foreman Carlos Mastroni. The American Tube and Stamp ing Co faced recommendations for safer replacements and improved devices to ease load.
Washington March 26 Theodor Bortel who entered the United States in 1922 faces a hearing on charges of misusing funds for relief and engaging in fraud across New York Montreal and Cuba. Investigators say he posed as a wealthy New York businessman borrowed money from passengers and obtained $2000 in New York by forging a milliner’s name on a $5000 check, with departure and deportation threatened if proven.
Bandits menaced manager Merman Shabshelow at the Prudential Insurance company on Strand Avenue Brochi and four burglars with revolvers stole $8200. Suspect sought.
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The Loyola council Knights of Columbus Brooklyn plans a 30 day tour from New York to Niagara Falls. The itinerary includes the Colorado Rockies Grand Canyon of Arizona California Yosemite Salt Lake City Royal Gorge Chicago and Niagara Falls.
Hackensack New Jersey March 26 packages containing 41420 in currency were found sewn to the undergarments of Maggie Meyers when brought to Hackensack hospital with a broken leg. Mrs Meyers said she had saved the money over a long period and hid it fearing her husband would not support her.
The Provincial Board of Health ordered vaccination for every person in British Columbia. The directive applies to those entering the United States from Vancouver and reflects sweeping public health measures amid the spread of disease.
Washington March 26 The will of Samuel Gompers was authenticated here today by a jury in the District of Columbia which decided against the charge that Wisberth Gompers the widow, had been unduly influenced by Labor Wade to obtain the estate.
The bodies of Mrs Mary McClintock and Dr. Oscar Olson will be exhumed tomorrow from long ago graves to provide evidence in the murder trial of William D Shepherd. Coroner Oscar Wolff granted the order on petition by the State's Attorney's office.
March 26 James E Waters known as Lone Wolf Burglar meets his wife at Charles Street jail in Boston. She vows support, asks him to stay quiet and to fetch clean clothes as he faces charges for robbing Norfolk shipping magnate Southgate's home on March 4. A daughter of Southgate identified Walters from a photo as the thief who stole $500 in jewels.
A new Roman Catholic church to replace the one burned last Saturday is planned by St Patrick Parish in Collinsville. D J Riordan named chairman of a committee with Rev James I Smith, pastor. The edifice will cost 10000 to 60000 dollars with 2000 dollars to be raised by weekly pledges. Services are held in the Town Hall until replacement.
March 26 report says a first transatlantic air route from the United States to Europe may soon be available for $600. A German or American operator trialed the 4RX now in Los Angeles as part of a naval aeronautical society event.
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