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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1924

Page

4

Mrs Hugo Bach Confesses in Coconut Grove Floggings Case

Nov. 11 report states Mrs. Hugo Bach confessed to instigating a flogging plot against her husband by a Ku Klux Klan group. The victim, Blubscl, was found at his business, taken to the woods, and severely struck. he lies in a hospital in serious condition. The confession names the Egers, and Mrs. Hubsch is said to have attempted suicide in jail. Rewards totaling 1500 dollars are offered for conviction of flogging party members.

Emeami. Fia Hugobach S. Cocoanut Grove Igeist Sheriff’s Office 4& Ked Blubscl Ike Hibsch Egers Hubsch Hubach Victor Hugo Germhan I Hubsch New Fort City Stabesh

Derby Resident Catherine Hartsburg 64 Dies After Illness

Catherine Hartsburg of Derby aged 64 died at her Derby home after a lengthy illness. She survived by two children Raymond and Walter Fewer, a sister Rose Fewer and a brother Walter Fewer of Westfield. Born in Bridgewater she lived most of her life in Derby. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Henry Smith of Elizabeth Street recently broke three bones in his foot and is using crutches.

Derby Catherine Hartsburg Derby Avenue Kristian Hartsburg Rie Hartsbure Griffin Hospital Bridgewater Rose Westfield Walter Aid Raymond Waler Henry Smith Elizabeth Street Crigenlas Joseph Cricgulas Oak Avenues Italy Dast Derby Shelton Uthber Connecticut Company Anthony Gentile John Gentile West Street Dominick Carmen Joseph John Prank Nicholas Henry IF

U.S. Action Sought to Stop Flogging Four Convicts

Houston Texans report Attorney George Dixon will seek federal injunctions in U S court to halt flogging of four Bassett Blakely convicts at a Texas prison farm. State Judge W Monteith refused to issue the injunction petition. The men allegedly refused cotton field work and urged mutiny. Meanwhile Sioux Falls noted rapid temperature drop after a light snowfall.

Houston Tex Bassett Blakely George Dixon J. C. Hutcheson, Jr United States Court W. Monteith

Stars Prominent in the Heavens This Fall Evenings

The article describes three conspicuous constellations near the meridian on clear fall nights. Cassiopeia appears near due north with its V shaped star pattern, while nearby lie three second magnitude stars in Andromeda and Pegasus within the Great Square. Alpha in Andromeda is located to the north.

Cassiopeia Tao Andromeda Pegasus

Stars Now Brilliant in Heavens

A description of bright celestial objects in the Great Square of Pegasus and the Andromeda Nebula. The article notes a hazy cloud of light visible to the naked eye and discusses the notable spiral nebulae admired by astronomers. It describes viewing the diagram with the top toward the north.

K . Ey Pegasus Andromeda

State's Attorney Comley Appears in First Case

William H. Comley Jr. presided in Fairfield County Criminal Superior Court as Henry J. Snyder faced parole violation sentencing. Snyder received 30 days in jail after prior fines and a suspended term for transporting beer, with additional 16 days and $300 fines imposed in Greenwich Borough Court. Courtroom space constraints caused a brief recess as the September term resumed.

William H. Comley, Jr Fairfield County Henry J. Snyder John W. Banks Snyder Greenwich John R. Booth Criminal Superior Court Banks

Party treasurer payments reveal salary and campaign costs

Tax records show district treasurers including Edward and Bra'erved paid salaries to themselves and reported expenditures. Democratic and Republican campaigns in several districts reveal sums, auto rentals, and funds allocated to party coffers, with detailed spending figures and contributions.

Edward Joseph Fr. Wicler Jon. J. Sheahan Ray William J. Moran Davis Herman Winkler Allan Fbleon Thay John’ J McGuinness Pata Party James J. Ossey John J Ducati Clifford J. Buck Bboard Rayvmone Arnold Demaanie Lawrence’. J. Gill

Postmaster Says Shelton Post Office Will Stay In Place

Postmaster Norman C. Kruer announces the Shelton post office will remain at 611 Howe avenue. Irving F H. Rave wins a ten year lease, the bid $1500 annually, 25 percent under the next lowest bid.

Shelton Norman C. Kruer Ieving Peck Hows Avenue Peck Washington Airfield County Post Office Department Irving FH. Rave Fll Howe Avenue

Mrs Harding Improves in Doctors Bulletin

Marion March reports Mrs Florence Kling Harding showing signs of improvement per Dr Carl W Sawyer. The bulletin notes she was exhausted earlier but later felt stronger and could take more nourishment, as Armistice Day observances noted with gratitude to soldier boys.

Marion Florence Kling Harding Carl. W. Sawyer

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