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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1926

Page

5

Westport Aliens Stand Trial in Firearm Case

In Westport the State game warden and local police conducted rounds after complaints of loud gunfire in Roseville road district. Aliens were charged with firearm possession. Joseph Wotz, fined 50 dollars plus costs and ten days suspended jail for illegal possession. Constance Cheska pleaded guilty to possession but was found not guilty on use of weapon.

Westport Charles 8 Disbrow Fairfield County Roseville Road Jusbraw Volved Ag Allen Joseph Wotz Wotz Constance Cheska Cheska T Chase

Court Keeps Cheska's Case Open After Fine

A court fined Cheska twenty dollars plus fourteen dollars costs but continued the case after considering his family burden. Cheska, a laborer with nine children, has an eldest son of 15 who cannot work and was recently released from hospital. Other cases were continued, including accusations against Bisholas iotta and Ralph Restier for illegal possession of a firearm, and a juvenile case involving a minor with a gun charge. Armistice Day services and a Red Cross Roll Call drive were held, with Commodore Longfellow visiting to address first aid, life saving, and safety demonstrations. A miniature Spanish castle by Nicholas Daswerige and Christian Bauer will open for public viewing.

Costa Cheska Ana Bisholas Iotta Ralph Restier Roseville Road Blotto Restier Hhair Isnn Cegular Transei Sor Godot Sylvia Fuller Gorham Avenue Westport William Sik The Te Pelice William Matthias Anson Leary Donald Crawford Harry Keene Gerald Mygatt Harry Connors Thomas Leonard Harry O'Connell Siven Bedford Junior High School Parent-Teachers’ Association Staples School Commodore W. E. Long I Heaiquarters American Red Cross Commodore Longfellow Commodore W. E. Longfellow First Aid and Boy Scouts Bedford Commodore Washington Avenue Nicholas Daswerige Christian Bauer Norwalk Morene

Runaway Auto Causes 4500 Damage to House in Worcester

Worcester Mass November 12 An automobile parked on Elliott street rolled down a steep incline reaching about 50 mph in 300 yards and crashed into a house on C street. The impact demolished the car, crushed a front foundation section, knocked off a corner of the building, broke gas and water pipes, and flooded the lower floor. No one was reportedly hurt.

Worcester Masy Elliott Street C Street

Frost Arson Appeal Over Labor Conspiracy Case

The Supreme Court adjourned without date after arguments on the Frost arson appeal. Frost contends the Bethel factory fire arose from labor union animosity tied to an 18 week strike, with defense alleging “Mysterious Jack” Noyer and Gottlieb possibly one person. The case cites alleged union influence and payoffs to workers’ families as part of the contention.

Supreme Court of Frost Wiliam _Homley Met Camley Judgs Comley Banks Mainry Cumminga Bethel Cumminge Noyer Geggs New York Cummings Jack" Noyer Jack'' Neyer Cohen Gottlieb Noyer- Gottleb Gottleb Stamford

Bay State Move Seeks Radium Fund for Cancer Care

Boston November 12 AP An appropriation of 129000 to buy two grams of radium for cancer treatment will be asked of Massachusetts legislature by the State Department of Public Health An additional yearly 10000 for ten years to cover care and distribution of radium will be requested Dr George Higelow commissioner said similar bills faced opposition over ensuring proper use Commonwealth will soon admit cancer patients to Norfolk hospital where radium will be supervised and a cancer clinic network expanding at the station will require more radium

Boston Massachusetts State Department of Public Health George Higelow Public Health

Mother's Mistake in Medicine Kills Baby

In Corning on November 12, a six months old girl named Margaret Dorothy died after being given camphorated oil instead of castor oil by Mrs. Samuel A. Jack. The oil had permeated the infant's system before hospital care could help.

Corning, N Samuel A. Jack Corning Margaret Dorothy Ack Corning Hospital

Diazites pick Dina for Nicaragua presidency in surprise move

In Managua observers report that Congress in an extraordinary session named Adolfo Dina as President of the Republic. General Diaz will replace Emiliano Camorra who seized governing power from the Liberals earlier this year amid political turmoil.

Managua Nicaragua Adolfo Dina Te Republic General Diaz Emiliano Camorra

Mother Killed As Son Drives In Fatal Baker Ville Crash

Mrs. John Scanlon, 36, of Nepang, was killed when the car driven by her 16-year-old son Joseph overturned while trying to pass another car. He escaped with minor bruises. The Scanlon vehicle followed a Belden car and misread its signal, leading to the fatal collision. The Belden driver was not charged.

Bakerville Conn John Scanion Nepang Joseph Scanlon 4. H. Belden Belden Lene

Disease Outbreak Blinds Residents in Chiapas Town

Reports to the Federal Health department describe a mysterious affliction in Monte Christo Chiapas causing total permanent blindness in at least one hundred residents and threatening more. A medical commission and Dr John D of Illinois study a suspected parasite and skin irritation linked to the condition.

Mexico City Monte Christo Chiapas Federal Health Department Medical Commission Atrvier Wren Cal Protession John D Illinois Medical Dezions Chiapas

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