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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1926

Page

17

Self Educated In Prison Wins Release After Board Hearing

The Waterbury state board of pardons held a November 1 session in the prison chapel hearing eleventh petitions for release. Bassett spoke for himself, claiming mathematics and engineering progress as the basis for clemency. Colombe won freedom on his twelfth appeal after more than 30 years, while others faced varied outcomes including defaults and withdrawals.

Waterbury Bassett A. Storrs Campbell Benedict M. Holden Hassett Lawrence L. Lewis New Maven Joseph Colombe Colombe Napoleon Richard Hartford Canada Richard William G. Baxter Connecticut Prison Association Arnon A. Alling New Haven County New Haven Baxter Garrick Diprotio Earle Garlick Fairfield County Thrall Alling Eag Ir W. F. Alcorn Gus Sclafani Stamford Sclafani Crmelo Montagnine Alcorn Selafani Sclafar Sclafn

Religion Is Preventative of Nervous Breakdowns

Dean Charles R. Brown of Yale Divinity School spoke in New Haven on Religion and Health. He warned that many nervous women risk mental collapse under modern life and urged closer cooperation between clergy and doctors to strengthen mental and physical health through faith, hope, and love.

Dean Brown New Haven Charles R. Brown Yale Divinity School

Trunk of Ormiston Finery Ties McPherson Case

In Los Angeles a blue Ormiston trunk seized in New York arrives with 67 items of women’s apparel. Prosecution links the finery to Mrs Aimee Semple McPherson, alleging connection to the criminal conspiracy. Defense seeks dismissal, arguing disappearances and impersonations are not illegal.

Los Angeles Aimee Semple McPherson McPherson Gays Armiston New York Keyes McPherson Bond Carmel Ormiston Angelus Temple Gays Pasadena Keyes An Serted Bullock'a

Texas Pastor Seeks Change of Venue in Norris Trial

The Texas pastor asks to move Norris trial away from Tarrant and Dallas counties arguing his anti vice campaigns created enemies. Mayor Meacham and allies funded $15,000 for special prosecutors while Norris killer Chipps was shot on a mission to Norris office. Citizens testify the county may be unfair to Norris amidst strong local sentiment.

Tarrant County Dallas County Norris H. C. Meacham O. C. Carr Knights of Columbus Meacham Scott, McLean and Sayers Chipps Joe B. Willis Webb Walker J. M. Black

State Leaders Predict Victory in Connecticut Elections

Democratic leaders urge voters to back a legislature serving all the people not a chosen few while stressing enthusiasm for Democratic principles. Senator Hiram Bingham predicts a large Republican turnout and expects a Republican victory backed by confidence in Coolidge and Governor Trumbull.

A. S. Lynch Democratic State Central Committee Connecticut Tyler Morris United States Hiram Bingham Coolidge Trumby

Embezzlement Charges Against Keyes Dropped in L A

Los Angeles officials said the embezzlement charges against District Attorney Asa Keyes were dismissed today by Municipal Judge Charles D Ballard following the arrest of State's Attorney General A Webb. The advancing matter ended with the board of supervisors action and removal from the case.

Los Angeles Asa Keyes Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Charles D. Ballard Cearest of State A. §. Webb

Women and relatives face trial plan in Gibson case

In a courtroom under guard, Mrs Hall and her brothers Willie and Henry Stevens will be first on trial while cousin Henry Carpender follows, as Special Prosecutor Alexander Simmon outlines the plan. Reporters will have seats and photographers in attendance. autopsies show a throat wound and a struggle before the fatal shot.

Hall Willie Henry Stevens Henry Carpender Plana Alexander Simmon Wille Stevenst Alibla Willie Stevens Simpson Gibson Otto H. Schulz New York Mills

Coast Candidate Faces Bankruptcy Allegations in Primary

An Independent challenger to Frederick W. Steiner who defeated him for the Republican nomination and Bert Haney the Democratic opponent faced emphatic disapproval from the Anti-Laton League. Indications pointed to a close vote as A Scott Bullitt and others campaigned with strong confidence amid heated intra party debate.

Frederick W. Steiner Bert Haney A. Scott Bullitt

Tanlac Helps Entire Family Mother of 3 Finds Health Boost

Mrs Guilbert of Springield Massachusetts says Tanlac improved her health after eight weeks of rheumatism swelling and pain. She claims eight pound weight gain restored color and energy while her son also gained appetite strength and vitality. The ad touts Tanlac as made from roots berries and herbs and urges readers to obtain a bottle from a druggist.

Mre Os Guilbert Kingsley Bt Mase Tanlac

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