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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1924

Page

4

Religious fanatic slays employer in Plainfield protest

In Plainfield New Jersey on November 27 Mary Kuzinak crazed by religious fervor attacked employer George H Davey with an axe as he slept killing him and injuring Mrs Davey and their seven year old daughter Winfrre The attacker claimed God spoke to her before neighbors restrained her and she was placed in a straight jacket She believed she had to fatally harm them all but was glad she stopped at one.

Plainfield N. J Mary Kuzinak George H. Davey Jesus

Thanksgiving at Sing Sing Death House Inmates

At Sing Sing prison 22 death row inmates shared a Thanksgiving dinner of chicken while awaiting six executions ordered by Albany for January 18. William H O Andersen, a former Prohibition leader, released on Christmas Eve, received a meager package of two loaves and buns as others had richer gifts from home.

Ossining Jessen Sing Sng Frison Albany William HO. Andersen Sing Sing Anderson

Holt appoints publicity agent for campaign

Hartford November 27 Efanilor Holt Democratic nominee for U S Senator has named William A Sheehan Hartford correspondent of the New York Journal as his personal publicity agent for the special Senatorial campaign.

Hartford Efanilor Holt U. S William A Sheehan The New York Journal

Policemen Ordered to Clean City or Quit in Chicago

Chicago police were ordered to enforce laws and root out criminals or resign. Deputy Superintendent Wimmer issued the directive amid a campaign against gunmen. Leo Kiliman, a bystander from last Sunday's shooting in Clickero, died today, the second victim in the affray.

Chicago Wimmer Leo Kiliman Eddie Tancl

Rhinelander Seeks Annulment of New Rochelle Marriage

Leonard Rhinelander, heir to a New York family, filed in Westchester Supreme Court to annul his marriage to Miss Alcea Jones of New Rochelle on October 14, alleging she concealed that she has Negro ancestry. The case grounds a race based request to void the union.

New Rochelle N. Y Leonard Kip Rhinelander New York Alcea, Jones Westchester County Supreme Court

Eight Killed in Two Collisions of Trains and Autos

Chicago dispatch reports eight persons dead in two crashes between trains and automobiles. A Chicago and Northwest Railway collision at Lombard killed three women and two men. A Chicago Burlington and Quincy train struck an automobile at Aurora, killing three others. Named victims include Mrs. Clara Powers and Mrs. Bayly Powers, among the deceased, with several unidentified victims.

Ouicago Lombard L Here Aurora Chicago Lombard Aga Chicago Burlington and Quincy Clara Powers Bayly Powers Ak. Amorar Richard Kaufmen G. Ry. Marshal

Swindler Turns Over Property to Trustees in Halifax

On November 28 in Halifax N C Kovetz arrested on swindling charges voluntarily assigned all assets in the United States to Western Trust Company for Chicago Title and Trust Company trustees of the Koretz estate. Chester Davis and attorneys Hoover Nath attended as the commissioner noted the voluntary declaration of assets totaling over 200000 dollars, excluding Pinehurst North Carolina holdings.

Halifax Hep Kovetz Commissioner Cummunr Oretz Pinehurst N. C

Caspian Sea Storm Claims 48Fishing Boats and Lives

A severe Caspian Sea storm reported by Moretai authorities has sunk at least 48 fishing boats and claimed 48 lives. About 1,600 fishermen are missing or in distress as boats struggle in icebound bays.

Caspian Sea Prarkhan Russia Moretai

Three Frenchmen elected to the French Academy

Paris November 87 Associated Press reports three new immortals were chosen for the French Academy. Frederick Masson’s vacancy from February 1923 was first filled. Georges Leconte, long president of the French Authors’ Society, won on six ballots. Emile Pickard, a mathematician, was elected to the De Vreyonnet chair, with Albert Besnard becoming the first painter to join the academy.

Paris Associated Press French Academy Frederick Masson Georges, Leconte Soc Elec Emile Pickard Charles de Vreyonnet

English Shipping Surfers in Gale Drown Seventeen

Nov 27 In a furious gale sweeping England’s coasts and inland areas seventeen people were drowned when the freighter Hartley sank off Portland. Rescue attempts failed for most of the crew. The Arbe vessel Dispatch refloated after hours of effort. The Royal Mail liner Almienzora broke moorings and narrowly avoided collision with a naval transport at Southampton.

Loundon Associated Wingland Hartley Portland Shannel -Steamier Fieppe New Haven Hambor Southampton Windam Plyanouth Thore

Youths Held After Crash Injures Local Girl

Hartford dispatch reports Miss Kce Lyons of New London severely injured in a morning car crash at the Ten Curves on the New London road in Glastonbury. James A Crawford and William Reardon of Warwick each held on 1000 bonds. Laura Bottinelli, 18, also from New London, is hospitalized with minor injuries.

Hartford Kce. Lyons New London Glastonbury James A. Crawford William Reardon Warwich Miss Lyons Montauk Avenue Francis Hospital Laura Bottinelli

Murray football player sustains broken neck in game

Gilbert Graves, son of Dr W H Graves of Murray, suffered a broken neck while playing for Murray State Normal College against Western Tennessee Normal of Memphis. Attending physicians reported the injury tonight following the afternoon contest.

Murray Gilbert Graves W. H. Graves Murray State Normal Western Tennessee Normal Memphis

Bandit Gang Looted Vermont Bank Nabbed in Vermont

Police raided a house and arrested five men in connection with a Vermont bank robbery of $3,000. Officials plan to identify the suspects tomorrow with help from bank officials. A large touring car believed stolen was also seized.

Probla Vermont, Jil Vermont

Colt's Son Injured in Bristol Motor Accident

Roswell G. Colt of New York, son of the late Col Samuel P. Colt, was badly injured when a touring car overturned on the shore drive of the Colt farm at Bristol. Joseph Peck, who may die, was also hurt and transported to Rhode Island Hospital. The memorial ambulance made its first trip. Le Baron Colt, cousin to Roswell, was fatally injured in a similar curve accident years ago with Albert Chesburg killed.

Providence BR. I Colt Farm Bristol Roswell G. Colt New York Samuel P. Colt United States Toseph Pesk I Peck Rhode Island Colt Memorial Colt Merton A Chessman Col. Colt le Baron Colt le Baron B. Colt Roawell Albert Chesburg

Forest Fires Rally Firefighters After One Day Embargo

In Hartford on November 27 a one day period saw 122 forest fires burning about 4186 acres while hunting was prohibited by Governor Templeton's proclamation. State Forester Hawes reports 5.8 fires per day and 34 acres per fire on average, all fires started by hunters illegally hunting during the embargo.

Tartford Templeton Austin F. Hawes Avayage

Italian militia chief resigns after Garibaldi challenge

Rome November 27 Premier Mussolini accepted the resignation of Dr Iato Ballio as commander of the national militia. Ballio, noted for clashing with Peppino Garibaldi amid a charged Austrian armistice anniversary in Lame, stepped down after the confrontation with the Italian patriot.

Rome Mussolini Iiato Ballio Ballo Peppino Garibaldi Garibaldi Ion

Son of Mayor in Critical Condition in Boston

James M. Rolph Jr., son of San Francisco’s mayor, remains in critical condition in a Boston hospital after contracting typhoid fever as a cadet aboard the steamer President Van Buren.

Boston James MM. Rolph, UE San Francisco the Hospital

Sir Gilbert Parker Injured After Car Accident

Sir Gilbert Parker, British novelist, was injured after being struck by a car on a downtown street yesterday. He suffered severe bruises and lacerations to the head and body and is said to be resting well tonight.

Aiken Moy Gilbert Parker Gilbert

Daughter Refused To Marry Shot And Killed In Buffalo

Mary a 14 year old girl was killed after refusing to marry a man chosen by her father. The killer, identified as the girl’s father, then took his own life. A younger sister nearby survived while the family grappled with tragedy amid a broader debate on birth control.

Bufafalo Mary Slvatore Gigha

Democratic telegraph president seeks prayer spirit in city dispute

A prominent telegraph company president in a Western city addresses a wary messenger amid a labor dispute. He urges calm, pledges support, and signals the company’s readiness to resolve issues through dialogue during Legion Week.

Messanger

Calf Dean Short Payment Sparks Commission Tale

Twin Mills of Uniontown Ky shipped a calf to Rudy Ruark for Tevansle on a commission basis. The animal weighed seventy pounds and brought three cents a pound totaling $2 740. After expenses the merchants sent Ruark three two cent stamps. Ruark kept one stamp and sent the other four cents to Mills Los Angeles Times.

Twin Mills Uniontown Rudy Ruark Tevansle Commmissian Ruark Muls Los Angeles Times

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