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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1926

Page

6

Son’s Revenge On Father In Baltimore Family Tragedy

In Baltimore suburb Crtoveville, Harry M Rowe attacked his father Dr Harry M Rowe with a iron bar, stabbed his sister Portia 16, and wounded his stepmother. Mrs Rowe, aided by police, reported the son entered the library and struck the father as blood trails marked the home. Portia suffered a breast stab wound, with Mr Rowe aged 67 gravely injured. Police searched for Harry M Rowe as he slumped in a wrecked library.

Baltimore Harry M. Rowe Harry MM. We Portia Crtoteville

Annapolis man linked to deadly attack on family members

A 30 year old Annapolis man whose name appears in the report attacked his stepmother at a fireplace, pursued Portia who fled and was stabbed, and then chased Mrs Rowe who escaped by leaping from a second story window breaking her arm. The suspect fled in a car. A prior business feud with his father is cited as a possible motive.

Portia

American freed as Mussolini insult charge drops in Rome

John Adams Abbott of a Boston family was released after an Italian magistrate ruled he did not insult Premier Mussolini. The altercation began outside the Vatican Garden after Abbott and guide Salvatore Astrologo argued over queue positions, resulting in Astrologo's fractured jaw and ongoing assault proceedings.

Rome ADP John Adams Abbott Boston Mussolini Abbott Salvatore Astrology Vativean Garden Abbott’s Astrofogo Astrologo Abbutt

St Patrick Night in Dublin Square at Devon Theatre

Devon on May 22 hosts a three act comedy St Patrick Night in Dublin Square by the Children of Marys Sodality of St Charles Church Bridgeport. Proceeds go to the church with local amateur cast and a post show Altar Society reception in St Ann’s parish hall. Committee includes Thomas Burna as general chairman and assistants John Cannon Frank Curnan Rolland La Vallee John Goghegan William Rabidou George Vincellette M E Harris Chaylea Kelley Nell Darvie Dennis Dwyer.

Devon Devon Theatre Children of Mary's Sodalty St. Charles Church Bridgeport St. Patrick's Night Dublin Square St. Ann's Parish Bridgsport Ccnrt Altar Society St. Ann's Thomas Burna John Cannon Frank Curnan Rolland LaVallee John Goghegan William Rabidou George Vince

Despondent Husband Takes Poison in New Haven

May Erwin C Heritage of 5a street found her husband’s body on the floor after hearing a noise from upstairs. He was said to be despondent over ill health and died by his own action.

New Haven May Erwin C. Heritage Street

Suspended policeman Heal before board in Milford

Milford May 4 Special policeman James W Heal suspended over allegations he deserted Town Clerk W W Rose during an assault on two youths last Saturday night He appeared before the Board of Police Commissioners but no action was taken The board explained deterrent purposes and discharged to hear the remaining charges against Pasquate Montano 21 Pearl Street New Haven and Harry Levey 22 Arch Street New Haven Their cases are set for Town court Saturday.

Milford James W. Heal W. W. Rose eMeral Board of Police Commissioners Pasquate Montano Pearl Eured New Haven Harry Levey Arch Street Rose

Wormen's Guild Supper In Huntington Parish House

The Wormen's Guild of St Paul's church will hold a hot supper in the Episcopal parish house on Tuesday May 11 starting at 6 o'clock. Mrs Clement I Griggs chairs, aided by several named ladies. Bank Day reports show small savings by students across five rooms. Mrs Edward A Beers and Miss Ethel M Beardsley visited Bethel Saturday. Cedar Cliff Rod and Can Club members advanced park structures at Farmill street grounds with a serving of evening lunch. Widow Helen Louise Martling died Saturday. funeral held Monday at 2 PM with Rev George Judson officiating at Homelands Nicoly avenue and gawn cemetery instruments mentioned.

Huntington Wormen's Guild St. Paul's Church Clement I. Griggs Floyd Booth Edwin Vargashe Felix Weselowski Herbert C. Ferris Huntington School J. Balwin Stevens Miss Palmer Miss Balmer Helen Louise Martling J. B. Martling James Nicholaw Homelands Nicoly Avenue New York Bridgeport George Judson Congregational Church Gawn Cemetery

New Day Director in Philadelphia Utilizes Sleuths

Philadelphia May 4 AP a large force of prohibition agents in the city continue rounds to rearrest saloons deemed wide open under Frederick C. Baird's program to dry up the town. Agents recruited from Pittsburgh will pursue evidence of violations and soon more search warrants will follow. A uniformed motor patrol will shadow suspicious vehicles on highways, with about 50 new men needed to cover the area including New Jersey.

Philadelphia Prohibition Frederick C. Baird Pennsylvania New Jersey Baird William Murdock Yates LD. Fetterman Pittsburgh Fetterman Thomas c. Javanaugh

Challenger to issue warrants on delinquent taxpayers

Tax Collector Howard S. Challenger announced that warrants will be issued for delinquent personal taxpayers after April books are posted. April tax total was 2,926,000 paid in 9,612 accounts, with 865.00 on the biggest day and 11:49 p.m. closing clerks. Arrears totaled 88,000 and personal taxes 44,000. these are included in the April total. Delinquents will receive notices by mail once postings are complete.

Howard S. Challenger

Nichols Fathers to Dine with Sons

The sixteenth annual Fathers and Sons banquet will be held tonight at Nichols church with about 140 expected. Most fathers work in Bridgeport and the event is a social high point for the community. James Lee Ellenwood, a nationally known speaker, will be the orator for the night.

Fathers and Sons Nichols Shurch Bridgeport James Lee Ellenwood

Laborer Charles Stresak Found Dead on Rail Tracks

The body of Charles Stresak, 48, of Meriden, a railroad section hand, was found on the New Haven road tracks opposite Colony Street early today. A medical examiner said he was struck by a southbound train while working on the tracks. No reason for his presence was found.

Meriden May Charles Stresak Thissetty Iaven Road Colony Street Bradstreet Adu

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