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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1926

Page

2

Murder trial lingers as Pearl Bahrner key witness

In a sprawling Jersey City trial, Pearl Bahrner's testimony becomes pivotal as defense seeks to discredit key details about the crime scene. Prosecutors rely on a "pig woman" witness to place the Stevens family at the crab apple tree where the bodies were found, while the defense presses fingerprint and victim-mutilation questions.

New Grunsche Raymon Schmaders Rass Behneider Pi Hall Raymond Pat Tryin Legaus Pearl Bahrner Raymond Schneider Perel Ramond Schnewer Nick Rihm R Pearl Nick Rahmer Scotch Plazna New Jersey Raymond Schneller Cifford Hayess Leon Kauffman Ote Beahmer Codler de Russes Haymond Hayes de Rugser Ray Balmer Benater Alexander Simpson Qary Jane Gibson Jersey City Ahe Somerville Stevens Crab Apps Simpson de Rusey Jeary Shums de Russey Taylor Navy Arsenal Grasn Mia

Case Highlights In Sumerville Md El al Miliscin

Outstanding developments in the El al Miliscin case show Senator Simison preparing to present surprise witnesses who will testify. Man Bianess Stevens Hath and Willi Stevines in De Russey Lane the night of the murder. the witness is not appeared in the Life before the dant tibson dy reported to be imperia in the Terey City wogmitul show Likely to tihe the tind taesitis a We die sds meat wee. The so de ear no oitish pre semtetion 6 ot oct ola the mid To ot rant wee About iu more witnesses Will appen for the proserution.

Sumerville EL al-Miliscin Simison Wilk Seei Man Bianess Stevens Willi Stevines De Russey + lane Tibson Imperia Terey City

Hall Case in New Jersey Trials Delayed Again

Somerville court proceedings in the Hall Mills murder case continued with no Armistice day rest as prosecutors and defense lawyers kept busy. Witnesses including Barbara Tough and undertakers Sutphen and Hubbard were set to testify, while Senator Alexander Simpson pursued a key witness in New York.

Somerville Frances Stevens Hall Henry Willie Stevens Hleiner R Mills Edward W Hall Tite Holfing Floer Jane Gibson Jersey City Simpson Hans Mills Minzter Hall Razor Ty Size Louise Gaiste Riehl Hall Barbara Tough Samuel P Sutphen John W Hubbard New Brunswick Plana Jersey City N J Alexsands New York New Jersey Jane Guiss Gibson Somersie Phillip S

PatR Held When Police Find Ale Cargo In Car

Joseph Billino of 2923 West Seventh Street and Botts Milrot of 1619 Twenty thet Street Brooklyn were held for $1086 bail on the charge of supplying liquor. Patrolman Herman Albyt Reman nabbed them while driving through town. Two bottles of ale were found in their car.

Joseph Billino West Seventh Street Ant Botts Milrot Brooklyn Herman Albyt Reman

Woman Senator to Talk At GOP Victory Dinner

Darien November 11 Special Lieutenant Governor J Eawin Brainard and State Senator Mrs Alice P Merritt of Hartford will speak at the Republican victory dinner on Monday evening at the Canis cottage on the Post Road. About one hundred guests were invited to attend. the event was arranged by Ernest B Gioffet, chairman of the Republican town committee.

Darien J Eawin Brainard State Senate Alice P. Merritt Hiartford Monda Canis Cottage Post Road Hinest B Cioffet Kinenin Connecticut Frost Buckingham Lincoln Guy Buckingham Buchipam

Movie of Moose Hunt Entertains Kiwanis Guests

Kiwanis ladies night featured dancing and a showing of a hunting trip film. Ralph Barron and Walter Busheng filmed the voyage from Worcester Massachusetts to a New Brunswick village, detailing a 15 mile trek and a mouse path shoot. Mr Batran introduced the film and Fred Bayers played a saxophone solo.

Kiwanis Stratfield Ralph Barron Walter Busheng New Brunswick Kivants Club Worcester Mass Mttle St John New Brunswick Mr Batran Fred Bayers Sousa

R T R A Cares For 104 Patients

The Emplores Tuberculosis Relief association cared for 104 patients in Saratoga or at home during October. Secretary Henry D Neale reported 209 calls and visits to Laurel Heights, Shelton Undercliffe, Meriden, and Englewood hospital. Treasurer’s report shows $6,969.55 receipts from various firms. expenditures $1,768.44. Visiting Nurse Association reports 219 cars on ETRA cases and 213 nursing visits with 1k for advice. Bills of $971.82 ordered paid.

Bridgeport Bras Co Amer Chain Co Holmes & Swirds Co Underwood T Pewriter Co Visiting Nurse Association

Wife Dead From Gas Poisoning In City Home

Walter Johnson of 261 Harriet Street found his wife Elsie Johnson dead from gas poisoning yesterday after a water heater leak. Emergency services pronounced her dead. medical examiner ruled accidental. She was fully clothed, napning on the bed, with an overcoat drawn over her. Only survivor is the husband.

Walter Johnson Harriet Street Elsie Johnson Ising i Ben de Mark A Gildea Peters

Coal Interests Meet at London in Long Conference

London Nov 12 After lengthy conferences between the Cabinet Coal committee and coal mine owners and miners' executive the government handed to the miners' executive a memorandum of proposals for settlement of the industrial strike The memorandum will be submitted to a conference of miners delegates today but it is not known if the executive will recommend acceptance

London Cabinet Coal Committee Coalmine Owners and

Peaches Seeks $1000 Weekly alimony in court

In Poughkeepsie on November 11 AP reports separation actions between Bu Wank Browning and Frances Tiernan Browning. Browning seeks $2500 counsel fees and $1000 weekly alimony. motions adjourned for completion Monday as双方 await rulings on temporary support and related stipulations.

Wests Piaing Bu- Wank Browning Frances Tiernan Peates Poughkesps

Norwalk Unveils Buckingham Armistice Tablet Ceremony

Norwalk observes Armistice Day with the unveiling of the William A Buckingham tablet on the town green. Gen Russell Frost lauds Buckingham's service, detailing his wartime leadership, militia efforts, and fiscal acts reflecting state loyalty and memory of the Civil War era.

Norwalk Buckingham Tablet Novy Tl William A Buckinghim Berith Botc Thia State Russell Frost Buckingham Buckimnghin G Buckingham Neratk Frost Burk Rehiny

Soldiers Riot in Dublin After Armistice Day

Excited soldiers returning from Phoenix Park sparked clashes in Dublin streets. Police baton charges dispersed rioters as nine hospitalizations were reported and a youth Republican march on Grafton Street shouted anti monarchist cries.

Dublin Phoenix Park Grafton Street King George Fhoenix Park Frederick Cave

New Haven Armistice Day observances held

Hundreds gathered in Woolsey Hall for the Armistice Day close of New Haven’s eight year milestone. The day featured school ceremonies, flag salutes, and patriotic talks. Legion posts held services at local churches and a World War Memorial Building dedication occurred in the evening.

Armistica WCWS Harry W Congdon Connecticut Campion Fife Bridgeport Veterans of Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion Hall Golden Hill Street Alfred J . Faulkner Veterans of Foreign Park Board Victory Drive Beardsley Park Central High School Armistice City Assembly United Patriotic «Sociation Berth Sprague New Haven Woolsey Hall American Legion Cegeter Church FinHan-American Post No 93 Legion Howard Avenue Congergtional Douat Btrickland Now Toend Infantry Hin World War Memorial Armis‘tec

Danbury Memorial Service Marks Armistice Anniversary

Brief memorial exercises observed the eleventh armistice anniversary at St James Episcopal Church Danbury noon. Local veterans groups attended as Judge To Mass Tes delivered a patriotic address. The American Legion held a public service at its new hall with entertainment and dance to follow.

Danbury St James’ Episcopal Church Marcus TW Helcomb

Armistice Day Observed in Meriden and Rally

Armistice Day events in Meriden featured Captain W Alexander, 26th Division veteran, urging unity across classes and religions for postwar cooperation. He argued France needed funds over food and that the U S could help secure a satisfactory settlement of the French war debt. St Josephs Boys Band and the Colonial Male Quartet from Hartford performed for the gathering.

Rockville W . Alexander Meriden Alexander United States St Josephs Boys Hartford

Laxative Brom Quinize Tablets Endorsed as Preventive Remedy

An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a preventive and proven remedy. The package bears the signature EB W Grove and lists a price of 20c. The text hints at health claims common to era patent medicines.

EB. W. Grove

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