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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1926

Page

24

False clues misled Hall Mills probe in Jersey case

Somerville New Jersey November 4 The false clues were a unusual development in the investigation of the slaying of Rev Edward W Hall and his chorister Eleanor Mills. They were called false clues because the prosecution rejected them after investigations that drew national attention. A diary found in Washington and a pistol in Philadelphia were among the more notable items. The case timeline traces events from September 1922 to the trial start, with hearings, exhumations, and multiple arrests and bail issues as authorities pursued new leads in the Hall Mills murders.

Somerville APS Edward W. Han Eleanor Mills Thom Obieg Henry Nelss&m Illnois Penitentiary New Jungwick San Francisco Jersey Manasquan Henry Wells Brooklyn Sewid Fe Leviathan Errone Philadelphia Simpson Washington Edward Wheeler Hall Eleanor Rhinehardt Mills New Brunswick

Premier Musso calls extraordinary session on Nov nine

Rome reports Premier Mussolini has convened an extraordinary Chamber of Deputies session for November 9 to push a proposed bill imposing the death penalty on those who attempt to kill the head of the regime.

Rome Musso- Net Chanthee of Deputies

Fingerprint Expert Amazes Hall Mills Jury in Trial

Somerville New Jersey November 4 fingerprint experts led by Joseph Faurot testified Willie Stevens left index finger prints on a card found with the body of Hall’s companion Eleanor Mills. The Pig Woman ill and hospital bound halted further questioning while defense and judges reviewed the implications of the new prints and the ongoing debate over witness reliability.

Somerville N. J Stevens Willie Stevens Joseph Faurot New York Willie Dominie Hall Eleanor Mills Faurot Alexander Simpson Jane Easton Ibson Fig Simpson Pile McCarter Francis Noel Stevens Halil Henry Willis Parker and Cleary Court of Oyer and Terminer Shmpson Gibson Salome Cerrenner Fenater Mrs Hall Henry Stevens Commissioner Faurat Rev Hall Wise Mr. Hall Commissioner Faurot Senator Simpson Dr. Hall Wilkes Faucot Ile Rand Lo Wille Fred Drewen Newark Edward A. Schwartz Bureau Repords Senator Case General McCarter Ralph Gorsline Misa Catherine L. Rastall de Russy Hall Joseph A Faurot New York Police Department Edward Schwartz New York Police Force Frederick Drewes Jersey City

Rum Boat Party Tales Hideout and Prohibition Plots

New York November 4 AP two indictments in federal court recount a wild rum run and bathtub party aboard the vessel Elma off Cape Hatteras. The crew staged champagne bathing a bearded hijacker in a wig while coast guard boarding parties seized the ship. Indicted are Walter Wieder John Gould Christ Kinder Cecil Kinder Robert Anderson Morris Torden William Duffy Steve Tretis and LL Kouzington as ship crew members accused of conspiracy to violate federal prohibition and tariff laws.

New York Coday Elma Coast Guard Cape Hatteras Hlacker Piand Fair Carroll Walter Wieder John Gould

Simpson Appears 70 Hold Whip in Hall Mills Trial

Somerville New Jersey November reports describe Alexander Simpson, famed Napoléon of the New Jersey Bar, wielding aggressive tactics in the Hall Mills murder case. He opened with a rapid, unorthodox push, presenting two surprise witnesses and challenging defense alibis, while the diminutive prosecutor directs the courtroom with a sharp, confident pace as the trial moves into its second day.

Somerville N. Nova Alexander Simpson Napoleon New Jersey Hall-Mills Frances Stevens Hall Menry Willie Stevens Hdwandt Wheeler Hall Ginger Pleanor Mills Simpson John &. Dickson Notts Plainfield N. J Charlotte Dickson Wille Stevens Dicksona North Plainfield Bound Brook Willie Hall

Miss Baker Again Calls Off Wedding Romance in Belgrade

Belgrade November 4 Miss Mary Landon Baker of Chicago ends romance with M Pouritch the former Serbian consul. The disruption follows her discovery that Pouritch is actually Pouritch and not a noble man. Rumors place Miss Baker returning to London where a young peer has long sought her hand.

Belgrade Mary Landon Baker Chicago Miss Baker Alister McCormick M. Pouritch Pouritch Baker London

Episcopal Meeting on Budget in Hartford

Hartford nov 4 the budget of the national council of the Episcopal church is under discussion at a meeting hosted by the women’s luxury of christ church cathedral Visitors from parishes across the state attend Rev Arthur R McKenzie corresponding secretary and Rev John K Shyrock headmaster at St Paul’s school Anking China are among the speakers The million dollar budget includes home projects and missionary work in China Japan Africa Alaska and Latin America

Hartford National Council of the Episcopal Church Christ Church Cathedral Arthur R McKenzie the Council John K. Shyrock St. Paul's School Anking China Japan Africa Alaska Latin America

Beauty award sparks church shooting in Pomeroy

In Pomeroy Ohio a church beauty contest led to a three cornered fight after the winner Bess Opal Little was taunted by Wesley Little and his son Kendall. Kendall Little and Wesley Little were hospitalized with injuries. One man, Eva Jones’s accuser Thurman Jones, was charged with shooting with intent to kill, claiming self defense.

Pomeroy Ohio Jal Wesley Little Kendall Little Little Bess Opal Little Eva Jones Thurman Jones Littles

Indictment Charges Conspiracy in Prohibition Violations

The act of 1922 charging illicit liquor importation and two conspiracies. Named defendants include Mark J Phafi Steven Fatlon Thomas Palton Ernest Jangson Lea McMillian Russell Hodges and John Korontine.

Mark J Phafi Steven Fatlon Thomas Palton Ernest Jangson Lea McMillian Russell Hodges John Korontine

Fingerprint Evidence and Mrs Gibson Testimony in Murder Trial

A contested fingerprint on a calling card ties to Willie Stevens as defense argues delay in photographing the print. Mrs Jane Gibson, cancer patient nurse and key witness, remains gravely ill and unable to testify as trial unfolds in New Brunswick with witnesses including Ralph Gorsline and Miss Rastall detailing night events and gunshots in Dr Hall's lane.

Vorslins Senator Simpson Simpson Burns Ageney William Garvin de Russes Lane Garvin Henry Stevens Gorsne Jane Gibson DeRuseey’s Lane New Ruasey’s Ralph V. M +grstine Gorsline Gorsling

European winter air schedule eyed by passenger lines

European air passenger operators are weighing a coordinated winter timetable. The move aims to streamline routes, reduce gaps, and improve reliability across member carriers amid seasonal demand and weather-related disruptions.

Europe

Democrats to Pick Counsel for Stamford Officials

Stamford Democrats win city and town control and begin appointing offices. Expected picks include Attorney Thomas J. Ryle for town counsel and J. Walter Madigan as corporation counsel, with salaries of 1500 and 3500 respectively. City Engineer John C. Williams to be retained. other inspector and board appointments anticipated.

Stamford Democratic Party Bersun Phillips Democratic Board of Selectmen Thomas J. Ryle J. Walter Madigan Mocratic Thi Common Council Madigan General Assembly John C. Williams

Obituary notices from Westport and surrounding towns

A series of obituaries from Bridgeport area towns notes Bridget Flynn of Westport dies at home and is mourned by two children. John Shea of Stratford dies at 43, survived by wife and six children. Funeral plans and burial details follow for several locals including John Rozman, Joseph Alderson, John Kelly, John Finister, Joseph B. Clifford, Martin E. Doxey, Giovanni Riccio, Walter Wilcoxson, John Chinchak, Elizabeth Hannen Costigan, and others with church services and cemetery interments listed.

Bridget Flynn John Flynn Westport Compo Street Church of the Assumption King Street Misa Mary Flynn Edward Coyle Michael Coyle Henry O'Lerry Owen Feeney John Joseph Sea John Joseph Shea Stratford Avenue Stratford St. Vinecent’s Hospital Della Shea John Agnes Marion Robert Helen Margaret Ellen Shea William Fraser John Daley William Ixruger Hugh Begley Benjamin Smallwood Margaret Shea Jeremiah Shea John Rozman Post Road Fairfield Kings Highway Holy Trinity Church Bridgeport Mountain Grove Cemetery John Kelly Bridgeport Hall Jack Kelly Patrick J. Corrigan Arch Street James and Elizabeth Ward Kelly Corrigan James H. Kelly St. Augustine's Church John Finister Willianstreet New York New Haven and Hartford St. Vincent's Hospital Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors Mary FE. Finieter Frank St Charles’ Church St. Michael's Cemetery Joseph B. Clifford Fortynine Ann Street Clifford John Glenn Bridgeport Towing Company St. Mary's Church J. Foley Josephine “Triola Gang HW Clifford Greenport L. 1 Anna Mortimore Lawrence Vernon Ward Katherine Mary George Carman Giovanni Riccio Noble Avenue Helly Rosary Walter Wilcoxson Walter Wilconson Navy Christ Church Union Cemetery John Chinchak Bruce Avenue St. James’ Church Bunal Elizabeth Hannen Costigan Elizabeth Hannen Costigan Thomas Costigan Broadbridge Avenue Straford

Drug theft from Danbury doctor’s auto at theatre

Police believe a man stole two bags from Dr. William M Stahl’s car after a theatre performance in Danbury. One bag held drugs and narcotics, the other contained surgical instruments of value only to a physician. The instrument bag was later found nearby.

William M Stahl Danbury

Man Uses Candle To Check Gas Sets Car Ablaze

Stamford report says James Tarasciom, 21 High Street, used a lit candle to gauge gasoline in his new car. The candle was held near the tank and flames engulfed the vehicle before the fire department could extinguish them, leaving the car ruined.

Stamford James Tarasciom High Street

Greatest Prosperity Of America Is Coming

Charles M. Schwab, head of Bethlehem Steel, told the Bond club in Philadelphia that the United States faces a new era of prosperity for industry. He warned of ups and downs but urged confidence in a solid, long term growth trend and preferred industrials for securities. He said he was happy in business and would retire only when no longer enjoy it.

Philadelphia Charles M. Schwab Bethlehem Steel Company Bond Club America Schwab Eult

Mussolini Promises Acts to Silence Opponents

Rome reports Mussolini vows swift actions to erase organized opposition and punish life threats. Measures expected include retroactive death penalty for anti fascist plots, overhaul of police, and expulsion of uneasy party members as extraordinary session is set for November 9. Local squads target anti fascists as arrests continue.

Zambon General Capello Musaolini Gino Lucetti Violet Gibson Chamber of Deputies Turati Justice Rocco Interior Federzon Mussolini National Fascist Directorate Grand Council Lkely Duce Chamber Senate Padua Parma Atedmer

Car kills woman in Newington. lawyer and chauffeur held

Meriden dispatch reports Isaiah Treebove, 32, New York lawyer, and Rufus Wood, 24, chauffeur, arrested after Mrs. Arthur L. Young, 50, was killed on the state highway near the Chete Dancing Pavilion in Newington when an unidentified car fled. Police identify vehicle by left damaged headlight. two men questioned and to be arraigned on reckless driving evading responsibility and manslaughter.

Meriden Isaiah Treebove New York City Rufus Wood Nagra Arthur L. Young Young Newington Leehove Leebove Wood Warracks

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Petr Hallenaumed Henry Lekman Tor Dickman B. Hall Italy Thorts Charsel County Juda Cary Seleage Carpender Gummiete Supreme Court Parker Bell Mall Will Henry Carpender Aurot de Russy’s Lane Damon Runyon Universal Service Joyce Hawley Mimic Wine Bath Episcopal Meeting Administration of Justice Gorshne Mrs. Mills Jenry Stevens Tinto Geraline Thomas Ryle Joseph Alderson H. A. Remington Lakeview Cemetery Martin E. Doxey Southport Station Street St. Thomas’ Church Burlaway St Thomas’ Cemetery Chigi Palace Austria Bologna
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