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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1924

Page

28

Chinese tong leader Chin Jack Lem held on high bail

In Tombs Court a squad of attorneys pressed to reduce the $20,000 bail for Chin Jack Lem, reputed Hip Sing tong leader and Chicago Cleveland fugitive. District Attorney and On Leong tong counsel argued Lem is the most dangerous Chinese at large and instigated the recent hostilities. Justice fixed bail at the high amount. extradition hearings and indictments in Chicago pursues.

New York Tombs Court Chin Jack Lem Chicago Cleveland Vitale Supreme Court Tong War Districta On Leong Tong United States Hamilton Lewis Lewis

Norwalk Grocer Joseph Tedesco Fined 450 and Jailed 15 Days

Joseph Tedesco, proprietor of a Norwalk grocery and spaghetti house, was fined 450 on three counts and sentenced to 15 days in jail by Judge George H Vosburgh for selling liquor and keeping liquor with intent to sell. Appeals bonds set at 7650. case tied to prohibition law.

Norwalk Telegram _ Service Joseph Tedesco George H Vosburgh Iil Tedesco Poliee William R Pennington John A Mills

Spectators Searched as Klan Trial Opens in East St Louis

Witnesses and spectators entering a Federal Court in East St Louis were searched for weapons under orders of Federal Marshal J A White in the Williamson County Ilquoi case arising from Ku Klux Klan raids. Several weapons found. nine men arrested for concealed weapons after clashes between rival factions near the Federal Building.

East ST Louis II English Williamson County Ilquoi Casea Msrehal J A White Federal Building Manshala

Wrecked Plane of Airman in North Sea Found

Lisbon reports a Tekker seaplane fragment found in the North Sea confirms an accident involving Commander Sasahura Cabral en route from Amsterdam to Lisbon. Cabral and a companion disappeared after a suspected explosion possibly linked to smoking aboard. Rescue by fishing vessel is uncertain.

North Sea Lisbon Sasahura Cabral Aamsterdam Cabral Amsterdam Comomander

Victims to recover but assailant dies in shooting scene

At Atluboro Mars on November 20 a gunman Joseph Piren who wounded his wife her father and brother then killed himself. Mir Pires 18 fled to her father Virgin Veluce home and was shot twice but expected to recover. The father and brother Manual ages 20 and another injury were listed as recovering. Also reported is the funeral of Louis D Stanton longtime tax official and broker headed to New York.

Atluboro Mars Joseph Piren Pawtucket R JI Mir Pires Virgin Veluce Manual

Norfield Grange Elects Robert Wilson Master

Norfield Grange No 14 elected Robert A Wilson as Master at their last meeting. Ralph Odell was chosen Overseer, Elizabeth Bioch Lecturer, Ralph Odell Chaplain, Roland Gifford Steward, Francis Bennett Gate Keeper, Raymond Fitch Assistant Steward, Florence Banks Lady Assistant Steward, Lillian Odell Ceres, Margaret Clifford Flora Mabell Patchen Pomona Mrs Frank Bennet Pianist, George Waterbury Executive Committee for three years. The Weston Down Sign Committee arranged with Century Players of Bridgeport to present two plays at Weston Hall in early December.

Whston Navy Norfeld Grange Robert A Wilson Ralph Odell Elizabeth Bioch Irs Roland Gifford Francis Bennett Raymond Fitch Florence Banks Lillian Odell Ceres Margaret Clifford Flora Mabel Patchen Pomona Frank Bennet George Waterbury Weston Down

Liner President Harding Aids British Schooner Veronica

East Hampton NY November 20 The President Harding reported aiding the British schooner Veronica left helpless about 100 miles off Cape Sable after a raid by pirate raiders. The crew faced a smashed lifeboat missing compass broken chronometer and provisions for two days with Veronica owner in Halifax asked to send a tug.

New York Harding United States Line Veronica Capa Sable Hamburg M KK Warren Halifax Compass Easthampton Lnet Harding Las Night Cape Sable

Columbia Honors Norwalk Native Mayo's Chemist Kendall

Prof Howard C Kendall, head of the Mayo Foundation chemical division, receives the Chandler medal from Columbia University for services to science. A Norwalk native, Kendall will deliver the Chandler lecture in January at Columbia and has been with the Mayo Clinic since 1914 as a research chemist with thyroid research advancements.

Worwalek Howard C Kendall Mayo Foundation University of Minnesota Chandler Columbia University Kendall Norwalk Collmibia Columbia Inte George & Kendall Mark W Norman Darien Mayo Clinic Efe

California fugitive surrenders in Kern County forgery case

Ransom Crockett, sought in Kern County California for a forgery valued at 315,900 dollars, surrendered to Chief of Police O’Neil on November in Providence. Crockett had been wanted in California and reportedly gave himself up in Providence on Friday November 20.

Crockett Kern County Cal O'Neil

Brandeis Daughter Admitted to Practice Before Court

Miss Susan Brandeis daughter of Associate Justice Brandeis was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court. She becomes a new special assistant to the United States attorney in New York City.

Washington Susan Brandeis Brandeis Supreme Court Brandes United States New York City

Widow Arrested For Boy's Death In Tennessee

Mrs Peal Baskin a widow is under arrest in Lebanon Tennessee after Paul Patterson a 21 year old law student at Cumberland University Springfield Missouri died from two gunshot wounds. Patterson was shot at her home last night and died three hours later in hospital. Witness R H Swann said Patterson and he had been together earlier, buying whiskey. Baskin turned over a pistol used in the shooting. Patterson was the son of a former Missouri Congressman and a notable criminal lawyer.

Lebanon Tenn Peal Baskin Paul Patterson Springfield Cumberland University Missouri Patterson Baskin

Bridgeport Couple Honored at Newtown Party

Newtown November 20 Telegraph Service A Bridgeport couple Mr and Mrs Alfred Josson were feted last evening at the residence of former State Senator and Mrs M J Houlihan with seventy friends in attendance celebrating their recent marriage at St Rose church. Guests included members of the Jolson and Houlihan families and local residents. The event featured games music and a chicken supper in the new home built by contractor William P Kennedy.

Newtown Alfred Zossen Bridgeport M J Houlihan Josson St Rose's Church Alice Houlihan Mra Jolson Aleen Houlihan Bridgepeit John Cahill Florence Sheehan Gertrude Crome Agatha Kennedy Ilelen Roach Anna Connors Jean Lafhor Agnes Bailes Margaret White Wora McNamara Agnes Houlihan Hourigan Ingle Jolson Hjordis Jolson Bridge- Hart Charles Phillips Cornelius Houlihan Thomas M Hoehan William P. Kennedy Willam D Parker Parker House Florian Thomas MM Trolian William 2D Parke Thomas J Maloney Edward P Talty Hdward Bridie Paul V Cavanaugh Gerbert Beers Wiliam P Kennedy James B Nichols JI Cavaniueri F Crowe J White Edward Pitzschler

How to Banish Piles by Dr Leonhardt HEIM-ROID Remedy

An advertisement proclaims a new internal treatment by Dr Leonhardt for piles. It claims to identify the pile cause and offers HEIM-ROID with a money back guarantee. Hindle Drug Store Leverty Drug Stores and druggists are authorized sellers.

Leonhardt Leverty Drug Stores

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