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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1926
Page
2
New York reporting details a chaotic courtroom scene as experts question fingerprint evidence and hospital waivers. Senators and defense lawyers maneuver over Mrs Hall and Mrs Gibson as testimony unsettles Somerville proceedings.
SOMERVILLE New Jersey November 17 A defense witness will be called who resembles Henry Stevens in the Hall Moss murder trial Dr John F Anderson of New Brunswick will testify Mrs Marie Demarest says she saw Henry Stevens in a New Brunswick automobile the morning after the murder The defense argues mistaken identity and plans to summon the Dr as a double to bolster that claim
Washington reports that Senator Butler's reaffirmation as head of the Republican National Committee follows President Coolidge's wish that he stay in the post. Reactions vary from belief in Coolidge as candidate in 1928 to views that the move stabilizes the party and maintains Coolidge's control until his own decision on a second term.
Parnell led the House of David colony in Benton Harbor where growth peaked around 1921. Two Bamford sisters accuse him of criminal assault and claim blood purification rites were used. State actions seek to disband the cult and appoint receivership for misused member‑contributed funds. Parnell denies charges calling the case a frame‑up as diamonds and uniforms vanish from the once‑famed colony.
Doctors from all schools rally to support a bill for the upcoming Legislature session to amend the Medical Practice Act. Critics claim current rules allow license revocation without notice or hearing, violating the Fourteenth Amendment and the right to due process.
Damon Runyon notes in Somerville court that the Pig Woman may be unable to testify, risking a stalled case for Alexander Simpson as he relies on her account of the 1922 De Russey lane murder. Doctors doubt her strength while Simpson plans to press on with other witnesses and alibis as the trial nears Thursday.
Somerville New Jersey November 17 The Hall Misls trial adjourned until tomorrow and the town wore a Sabbath like calm The court basement telegraph clicked sporadically as 25 000 000 words were sent by a single company a potential world record for a newspaper copy transmission Mrs Frances Stevens Hall remained at her Newark home while Willie and Henry Stevens had no visitors at the jail this morning
In Somerville New Jersey on November 17 AP reports Eleanor Mills who was killed with Rev Howard Wheeler in September 1922 would have turned 38. James Mills her husband and daughter Charlotte say the death tally in Mrs Hall and her brothers’ case is paused on her birthday. Charlotte says it would be hard to face court and hear Mrs Gibson recount the murders.
At the Manrifield County American Legion and Women's Auxiliaries convention in the Y M C A here tonight thirteen posts were represented. During the business session prior to the banquet members disapproved moving state headquarters from New Haven to Hartford citing political dangers. State Commander Harry C Jackson of New Britain, whose term ends January 1, 1927, said politics would not interfere with Legion business and supported headquarters relocation. Banquet service was by the Westport Women's auxiliary.
Thomas M. Gannon of the State Board of Prison Directors announced that a paroled convic t may face revocation for false representations after Sint S. Millard, on parole from San Quentin, hosted Queen Marie of Romania in Seattle and profited about 900 dollars. Millard says he posed as a Romanian to invite the Queen to a theater event raising funds for Romanian children. The event yielded 900 dollars, allowing him to repay a 45 dollar loan and cover a dinner bill.
Rail executives projected 1947 business would hold to the 1946 level despite looming freight-volume uncertainty. Presidents Crowley Hale Holden Baldwin Pearson Davis Loomis cited optimism for steady volumes and a favorable year ahead for major lines including New York Central, Chicago, Burlington and Quinty.
State granges across the United States mull a proposed Armenian orphan plan presented by Louia J Taher of Obin national master. The plan would have state granges fund clothing and education for one child each, with final action by individual state granges.
Edward H Twohey longtime immigration inspector was dismissed by the secretary of labor for misconduct after a September suspension and an investigation. The Montreal official said charges alleged he was sometimes under the influence of intoxicants affecting his ability to perform government duties.
Grand sub chief ranger of Connecticut and active member in the combined membership drive for Foresters of America will speak at tonight's meeting in Germania ball Bridgeport.
A high school teacher, Flury, drew national attention after earning a $1 Forum prize for a Socialism definition. General Fries demanded Flury’s removal, citing ideas for district schools. Arizona Governor Hunt defended Flury, and the DC Board found no cause to dismiss him. Fries warned he would escalate to patriotic groups if needed.
The cat was sacred to Isis the moon and worshipped with ceremony as a symbol of the moon. Bast Bastis represented solar heat and was portrayed with a cat head. Diodorus cites that killing a cat, even by accident, carried death punishment. Diana is said to have taken feline form to anger giants.
Bridgeport stage crowds applaud the Central Hirsch school production of The Red Mill, a 1905 hit popularized by Fred Stone. Don Kidder, Kid Conner and a large student cast perform vivid scenes with ambitious sets and costumes. Proceeds fund a new romance piano for the school.
Herman Scholz of Albercrombie Company narrowly escaped death when he slipped on the Arcad e hotel roof during a storm. He grabbed the flag staff base and held on until rescue. He was attempting to save the Elks fair display banner, which advertised the December 1 event at the Elks clubhouse. the banner was ruined.
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