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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1922
Page
4
Noank lobstermen protest government vessel maneuvering in the Race area where cables lie at slack water damaging traps and buoys. Last year officials ordered a halt to interfering gear, with further action anticipated through state advocacy in Congress.
In Superior Court Judge William M. Maltbie reduced Vincena Capal lonzo Vincena Capal lonzo’s bond from 35 to 3000 at the request of Public Defender Robert DeForest. The defendant is held in connection with the theft of leather valued at $0,000 from a Bethel warehouse. Some jewelry notes mention bracelets formed from small heads.
Robert Thompson a 20 year old Norwalk Negro youth pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of his stepfather James Wilson on April 10. He was sentenced to one year in jail with the sentence suspended and placed on probation due to illness. The State Attorney said Wilson beat Thompson's mother for money to fund gambling and drinking and Thompson fired in defense when Wilson attacked his mother. The judge said the youth was not a criminal and suspended the jail term as a deterrent while noting his illness.
Coroner John J. Phelan conducted an inquest into the injury of George C. Clark a Bullard Machine foreman of 77 Harmony Street who lies in danger at St. Vincent's hospital. Clark was struck Saturday night by a car owned and operated by James Burnham of Main Street near Vinecelicita Street. Witnesses said the car was about 15 miles an hour and none saw Clark until he suddenly appeared in front of the machine. direction at impact unknown.
Connecticut Breweries Company officers vow to contest a petition for receivership and dissolution filed by stockholders in Superior Court. A Friday short calendar set, with a hearing likely next week, as Judge Isaac Wolfe and lawyers met to discuss the case. Officers claim the company is solvent and no one is suffering.
Arthur Barry charged with manslaughter in the death last month of Peter Wasner after a fight outside Schwaben dance hall. Judge William M. Maltbie continued the case in Superior Court until the September term. Barry pleaded not guilty and the bond was set at $2,506.
Boston May 16 Special The Reston and Maine stockholders meeting was halted after an injunction petition filed in Lee Supreme Court to restrain counting votes for directors. Edmund J Codman, a stockholder, seeks to stop New Haven shares from voting. The Boston holding company owns 226000 Boston Maine shares and the meeting was adjourned for two weeks as Judge Decomrey issued orders pending return May 13.
Washington May 16 The Chilean Peruvian parley began with optimism but quickly showed signs of difficulty. Chilean delegates reportedly want to raise the validity of the Anson treaty early, while Bolivia pressed that its interests be considered. Any agreement would be formalized in a signed protocole by both sides.
Judge Newel Jennings and a jury heard evidence in a $6,000 damage action filed by Philip Garfinkal against Denning et al. over a Stamford, Connecticut automobile accident. The trial occurred in the Superior Court yesterday with jurors listening to testimony and arguments.
Judge Willim M. Maltbie sentenced six men to state prison after a Dewey club raid. Five pleaded guilty to manslaughter. sentences ranged from six months to 15 years. One defendant, Wicknickt, pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and received six months. The judge cited Connecticut’s stance against New York and New Jersey gunmen and the premeditated nature of the crime. The State's Attorney described leaders and co conspirators, while defense pleas for leniency were noted.
The case of Michael Koenig against Jennie Nussenbaum and others was settled yesterday in the Superior Court before Judge Isaac Wolfe. The dispute concerned property title between William Street and the Berkshire Mill pending further actions.
Judge Isaac Wolfs ruled yesterday in Warren A. Welia versus Carlisle Tire Corp, granting the plaintiff £11,622.82. Additional proceedings may determine a law day for foreclosure on mechanics liens.
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