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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1924

Page

6

Stamford Man Held for Trial on Arson Charge

Stamford November 1 Prince Albert Robinson of 709 Main Street bound over to Superior court on arson charge after Fire Department and police testified a October 30 fire at his home was incendiary in origin. John Graham, same address, saw no defense. Insurance records showed Robinson increased coverage and Graham added furniture insurance.

Stamford Prince Albert Robinson Mainstreet Robinson John Graham Victor Weit Denuty L. ¥. Krom Graham Theodore Harris New York

Hold Up Fails Continued from Pa lies say

Fragmentary report recounts a man firing at a stranger after mistaking him for his father during an incident in a yard. Police search followed but details are unclear. Also contains an ad for Marmol tablets claiming weight loss and appetite suppression.

Kannia Arui

New York Broker Joavis D Stanton Dies in Madison

Joavis D Stanton, 37, president of Stanton & Co and a New Rock Exchange member, died at home in Madison after several months illness. Former vice president of New York Trust and head of Madigan Trust, he served in World War I and later in the Alsace Lorraine campaign before transfer to the purchasing department under General Dawes.

Madison Joavis D. Stanton Ig. Stanton & Company Rigmiben New Rock Exchange Tewaa Denictanty Trust Company of New York Madigan Teast Company Stanton Purchasing Department Gen Dawes

Disaster in New Jersey Fire Kills Four and Injures Many

Severe fire in Warners New Jersey traps several guests and burns dozens. Four people including James Bennett 89 years old of 1147 South Boulevard New York die in hospital from injuries and burns. At least a score treated for shock smoke while four are in hospitals. Wiremen battle high winds and low water pressure caused by a water supply defect as officials work to confirm further losses. The Seaside Lodge fire erupts near midnight but is brought under control with 75 guests in the building.

Rothwell James Bennet South Boule York Nettie May Stock South Fork James Bennett Us47 Southern Boulevard New York Oman

Fire destroys barges and ships in Staten Island waterfront blast

An explosion on barge 44 of the Lambert Transportation Company caused a blaze that destroyed two ocean going vessels and the barge, with docks and oil cargo losses total about 7.87 million dollars. Captain Fred Myers and a carpenter on another boat were missing, while Sinclair steamer crew suffered burns and injuries as flames spread rapidly through the deck. The sufferer count included several crew with torn clothing, bruises, and burns. The incident also damaged Penguin and Chris Kultmaan crew members. A transfer accident contributed to the losses, with the overall wreckage and cargo loss totaling the night’s toll. Firefighters battled through the night, ignoring drifting flames.

Staten Island Numiber Lambert Transportation Company William Boyce Thompson Sinel Navigation Company Penguin Jung

Water conflict stalls Owens Valley water fights in Inyo County

Inyo County officials moved to curb Owens Valley ranchers amid a Los Angeles petition for a temporary restraining order to stop water waste from reaching the LA aqueduct. The action targets a large ranching community around the Alabama waste sites as governor calls to avoid National Guard involvement. In Stamford, Antonio Gerolamo was wounded and Donato Laginostia and his wife faced assault charges after a domestic dispute escalated to gunfire and stabbing.

Independance Ca Noy Associated Press Ludge Dehy Superior Court Inyo County Los Angeles Owens Valley Los Angeles Aqueduct Collina Inyo Long Pine Sma Army of Alabama Mark Waterson W. Ro Metarthy Sacramento Richardson National Guard

Murder Warrant Sworn For George Stuyvesant

Prosecutor Joseph E Woods swore out a first degree murder warrant for George Stuyvesant replacing one for Gerald Chapman the gunman sought since Oct 12 A man and a woman who reportedly witnessed the department store murder will travel to New York to identify Stuyvesant Extradition to Connecticut aims for Hartford Superior Court in December with a $3500 reward on the patrolman slaying and larger offers from Governor Templeton and a New paper.

George Stuyvesant Leste Joseph E. Woods Gerald Chapman Stuyvesant New York Connecticut Superior Court Hartford Shean Patrolian C.templeton

Helpless Aboard Motorboat Rescued Near Rum Row

Six men reported missing near Montauk Point were found aboard a small motorboat lashed to the stern of the steamer Hiram McLean anchored off Block Island. Coast guard cutter Cassin towed them to New London for landing. the motorboat sank, and the Cassin sank it with gunfire to clear a navigation hazard. The men were released with no charges. their identities were not learned.

London Hiram McLean Rum Row Block Island Fantauk Point Coast Guard Cassin William E. Munter New London Montauk Point Desroyer New Casal Ater

State Police Move to Westport Quarters

State police moved from the courthouse to new offices in Westport. The oc tice squad will use a small office in the courthouse building while the bar racks are completed, with county commissioners receiving the larger former headquarters for this district.

State Pole Bridgeport Westport Oc Tice Squad Court House

Kidnapes Treasurer Steals 15000 Funds in City Heist

A treasurer at Frankman Theatres in the downtown district was abducted and escaped with about 15000 dollars while transporting funds. Police probe ongoing as details remain unclear.

Ell Frankman Theatres Hen:towntown

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