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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1924
Page
14
Anna Pileponiak of Stratford pleaded guilty to manufacturing and selling liquor and chose 10 days in jail over a $200 fine. Her husband faced similar charges. she took full responsibility for home brewing and liquor sales amid discussable social strain and financial pressure.
New York dispatch reports Lindsey M. Franklin of Wrushing backed his car into an open elevator shaft and rode five stories down to land on another car just entering the shaft. He escaped with minor bruises while Anghi bald Nesbett of Bayside, in the second car, avoided serious injuries. Both drivers required hospital treatment as both cars were wrecked to prevent crushing.
Chicago November 18 Jacob Franks whose son was kidnapped and murdered by Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb appeared at the criminal court building as a complainant witness against two boys Walter Buyreas and Isnatius Ciomabras They had previously sent Mr Franks a letter demanding 8000 dollars and threatening the life of his daughter Defense counsel urged leniency noting the boys had already spent six months in jail Judge Thomas Lynch sentenced them to another half mile mortuary
Leonardtown Md Nov 18 two African American tenants Isaiah J Butler and John L Milburne are under arrest in the death of Joseph Henry Ching chairman of the Republican State Central Committee for St Marys County. Ching was found murdered at St Aloysius church with a head wound after threatening eviction over rent. The killers struck from behind inflicting three fatal blows. Police believe the assailants approached as he turned and attacked.
A decorative boxed gift shows a trio of hammered silver salt shaker pairs priced to suit modest budgets. The item emphasizes affordability and attractively simple design, appealing to buyers seeking value and style in a small luxury.
A brief note discusses skin safety and fabric care with emphasis on rich suds and mild cleansing properties. It highlights gentle formulas designed to protect skin while cleaning textiles, implying balanced use for both personal care and laundry.
BLUEFIELD W Va Nov 18 The Rev M M Day a Pedera prohibition agent and Baptist minister halted his routine patrol to wed a couple en route to jail The pair named T Carter and Bessie Johnson sought a minister and were married in Day s automobile on arrival in Welch later he married Halile Mullins to his prisoner Clayton Clapper in a second ceremony before resuming patrol for moonshiners
Mr and Mrs F H Daniels of 2367 Stadison avenue announce the wedding of their daughter Jessie May Daniel of New York to J A Jasson, also of New York, set for January 1 1925 in Long Island City with Rev J Brown Will officiating. Mrs Harry Lenhoff of Baltimore is visiting Mrs J Dunn at 633 Broad Street Bangor Mo presents a candidate for the youngest grandmother Lil Vian Clark Pickett 95 years old whose 17 year old daughter recently had a child.
A chart showing braking distances and speeds was presented to a jury in the Criminal Court of Common Pleas in the Carl A Hacklicker case. Engineer Frederick C Stanley testified that at 60 mph a car covers 88 feet per second and that Hacklicker’s lighter vehicle would stop within a given distance if traveling under 28 mph, per the chart.
Norwalk, Nov. 18. Helena Hill Weel elected president of the Norwalk chapter of the League of Women Voters at the annual election. Officers include James G. Gregory first vice president and Georges Thorne Hill Jr second vice president. Sera Lane secretary. Albert M. Fechheimer treasurer. Mary C. Wells of Hartford named secretary of the State Consumer League. Weed and Fechheimer chosen delegates to the state convention in New London to vote for ratification of the child labor amendment.
Greenwich, Nov 18 At a special town meeting the town approved annual appropriations totaling 1,404,192.28 the largest for the purpose. A 17 mil tax rate was set, up one mil from last year amid debate. Property assessments rose to 77,000,900 a gain of 14,000,000. The meeting was presided by Miss Daisy Miner in the clerk’s absence.
Mrs Mary Agnes Feehan widow of Albert Feehan dies at home 280 High Street Milford after long illness She was 81 and a devout member of St Marys Church Survived by five children Robert Chase Miles Sarah Feehan of Milford Duane Webster of New York DJ Feehan of Haverhill Mass and Frank Feehan of Stratford Funeral from her home at 1 30 a m and from St Marys Church Thursday November 20 Burial in St Marys Cemetery
Joseph Searles of Norwalk was fined 20 dollars for driving without a license, reckless driving, and evading responsibility in the Criminal Court of Common Pleas. He also faced a breach of the peace charge after discovery of a purse and money lost by a woman named Anthony Mikes in the streetcar incident.
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