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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1926

Page

23

Stamford Men to Face Court on Gambling Charge

Twelve Stamford men bound over to appear in Superior Court on December 28 for alleged conspiracy to operate gambling rooms. The defendants include Frederich Borg John J Latlard Nichol C Mead Charles Brown George Lemmer James Uonomo Joseph Bonomo Harvey Earp Henry Warp Matthew Fenelly James Muahones and Willan Stepheed. If pleas are not guilty, cases proceed later in the week. Prior fines were imposed on AML and Shepherd and on Joseph Palmer for keeping gambling houses.

Stamford L. P. Waldo Marvin Max Spelke Wil Ass Wibam HH Comley The Cies Cifford Br, Witrga Lingszeport Ranaus Wotsey Frederich Borg John J. Latlard Nichol C. Mead Charles Brown George Lemmer Janes Uonomo Joseph Bonomo Harvey Earp Henry Warp Matthew Fenelly James Muahones Willan Stepheed Aml

Opinion Grants $60,000 in Fees in Oceanic Case

In Haven on May 10 14 Judge Thomas issued an opinion in the American and Trinity Securities Company against American and British Manufacturing Corporation. He ordered payment of $69,000 of fees for services presented, with total bills nearly $150,000. The five year case involves assets in cash and transfers from prior orders of U S courts for New York and Rhode Island and receiverships. Names include Waterman and Greenlaw Providence $10,000 and Louis H Strawse $5,000.

Haven United States American and TrMish Securities Company British Manufacturing Corporation Thomas New York Rhode Island Waterman and Greenlaw Providence Louis HL. Strawse

Meriden Trolley Track Relocation Hearing Held

The Public Utilities Commission held a hearing on Connecticut company plans to relocate trolley tracks at Pratt and Catlin streets and Pratt and Camp streets in Meriden. Mayor Wales L NeBussey Corporation Counsel Danaher and Street Commissioner Sperry represented the city. HF Tippett maintenance of way engineer for the company spoke for the firm.

Hartford Pubic Utilities Commission Today Connecticut Company Pratt and Catlin Streets Pratt and Camp Streets Meriden Wales L. NeBussey Danaher Sperry

Mussolini Plans June Trip to Apulia Region

Premier Mussolini plans a June official tour to Apulia in the extreme southwest of Italy, according to the Giorale DItatta.

Mussolini Apulia Italy Giorale D'Itatta

Merritt speaks at Stamford hospital dedication

Stamford May 10 Special Representative in Congress Schuyler Merritt and Dr George H K Vincent of the Rockefeller Foundation were principal speakers at the dedication of the Stamford hospital plant recently completed. The Rev Gerald A Cunningham rector of St Dunstan s Episcopal church pronounced the benediction. A large number of people inspected the addition to the hospital plant.

Stamford Congress Schuyler Merrit George HK. Vincent Rockefeller Foundation Yesteday Adulbhon Stamford Hospital Gerald A. Cunningham Gl. Dahnis Mipiscopal Choer

Griswold House Threatened As Mansion Burns

Fire broke out at the Lee mansion at Eastern Point Groton adjoining the Griswold hotel. Explosions in the acetylene gas system and a long blaze prompted Groton and New London fire units to assist. Loss estimated between 10090 and 15000 dollars. No injuries reported.

New London Groton Lee Mansion Eastern Point Griswold Hotel Partiens Joes Nameaug Engine Company Xyasonic Street Main Street

Motorists Glad as Trick Lights Are Removed

Traffic men removed trial suspension tram e lights that stood at fifteen busy intersections after police board request. Officers returned to stationed positions and whistles sounded again. Motorists welcomed the return of signal posts to guide crossings as funds are allotted for purchase.

Trafic Board of Apportionment Prises Board

Visitors Save Church Threatened by Flames Middletown

A party led by W. L. Bean saved the Manuel Episcopal Church, a 126 year old building in North Kil ingworth, from a forest fire that consumed forty acres nearby. Congregation rushed to the basement as flames reached the roof, formed a bucket brigade, and prevented total destruction. Furniture was moved and services postponed. Another fire burned over two hundred acres at Haddam’s Bear Hill and Chestnut Mountain.

Middletown W. L. Bean New Haven Railroad Manuelpiscopal Church North Kilingworth George . Gilbert Sphrhs Bear Hill Chestnut Mountain Haddam

West threatens East over New Jersey legislator remarks

Washington May 10 AP The New Jersey Republican representative West told the House he had learned Western interests defeated a price stabilization measure. He accused Traley of coordinating opposition with Secretary Ezra Govier and stressed personal friendship while opposing the Haugen bill. He claimed Farm Relief work lies with the Agriculture Secretary.

Washington APY West Republican New Dermey Trauser Westen Masern New Jersey House Aticulture Remmlttes Cariq

Man Charged After Alleged Child Assault Case

al Spencer, 30, of 1169 Fast Main Street, was arrested by the Bureau of Investigation on breach of the peaceInvestigation bond set at 21040 dollars. He was identified by Pellegrimo Santonpo’s four year old daughter after being accused of leading her to a home cellar and assaulting her. A lineup at headquarters confirmed the identification by the girl and others who reported seeing him leaving the scene.

al Spencer Fast Main Street Bureau of Investigation Spencer Pellegrimo Santonpo Kossuth Street

Whist and Pinochle Night at Eighth District Club

A whist and pinochle event will be hosted tonight by Mrs. M Laddington and Mrs A Plunkett at the Eighth District Democratic Club. Handsome prizes have been selected for winners.

Eighth District Democratic Club

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