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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1927

Page

2

Arrested for Fugitives in Trumbull Case and Local Notices

Irving Sherwood of 9A Broadstreet was treated yesterday afternoon by Sergeants Maloney and Liggins of the Bureau of Investigation and held for Trumbull authorities on a charge of being a fugitive. Stratford town seeks quotations for two new duplicated tracks and calls for immediate bids. Carlton Dayrell Town Manager notes indebted claims against the estate of a scrap metal dealer and lists contact details for claim submission.

Irving Sherwood John J. Maloney Herbert Liggins Bureau Alt Otic Stratford Detalla Carlton Dayrell

Died Berglund Burns Camper Carbone Finnegan Funeral Notices

Multiple obituaries list residents from this city and nearby areas with dates November 1927. Entries include Agnes Berglund 50, Isabella Camper 43, Anna Carbone 40, Almira Cosier 1012 East Main Street, Christopher Finnegan 71, John Harvulsk 99, Charles Karalia Detroit, Kopas widow 60, Agnes Ludford 58, Mary Farkas 64, John Sheridan 41, Maurice Soderstrand 17, Thomas Somers 44, Joseph Virgali 68. Details cover funeral home, church services, times, and interment in local cemeteries.

Berglind Agnes C William Berglund Maplewood Avenue Burns New York City James Patrick Catherine Gilligan Burns Lie and Herphy Lafayette T St Patricks Church St. Michael's Cemetery I Campel Gat Isabella Camper South Avenue Sacred Heart Church St. Michael’s Cemetery East Main Street Charles L. Dennis St. Anns St. Michael’s Barbulak John Harvulsk Lerk Shire Avenue St. John’s St Michael's Kops John Kopas Andrew Daniel Deacon Street Holy Trinity Church Lakeview Lidford Agnes Russell Jacob D Ludford Catherine Street Augustine's Church St. Michael's Farkas Mary Rover Farkas St Stepher 5 S T Michael's Sheridan John Edward Sheridan John F and Katherlie Burns Sheridan Hore Fayerweather &T Thomas A D. Somers West Ind Avenue James F Christine Somers Forerly Bridgeport Gladys Jenne Somers Church of the Holy Name Amsterdam Avenue Sind Weet 96Th Street Old St Joseph's Cemetery Waterbury Virgali Joseph Viresla Ashee Ot Moneay St Johns

Remus Leads Jail Religious Service Continued

Remus leads a jail religious service with Franklin L. Dodge, a former US Office agent in Lansing, amid discussion of his murder trial and possible brain deterioration. Proctor Charles P. Tatt notes defense must prove brain degeneration before addressing possible insanity. Court sessions to be reduced to 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. start tomorrow.

Mremus Franklin L. Dodge Lansing Mich Department

Stanley Kills School Prowler After Gunfight at Grounds

Stanley, a Yale alumnus and Berkshire native, returned to a Pittsfield area school with Frank G Crawford and shot Fulco after Fulco reportedly attacked him and was dumped from a car. Fulco, 28, known as an athlete, died instantly. Stanley and assailant Cleary and Mrs St James faced drunkenness charges as police prepared to file shooting case.

Frank G Craw-ford Stanley Fulco Falco Pittsfield General Electric Company Ives Great Barrington Yale Berkshire School Harold Guaranty Trust Company of New York Clarence Gilbert Cleary Mrs. St

Pastor Honored At Final Service In Oshkosh Church

A farewell service for Rev Wong featured a gift presentation including a clock and silverware to the pastor and his wife, followed by a gathering in the basement with refreshments. Wong, a native of Oshkosh, spoke on religion’s value beyond money and its pay in home life, love, and faith. He will be succeeded by Rev Kern from Philadelphia and Mark Anthony of Yale as supply pastor.

Ralph E. Sprague Elizabeth Weng Wartberg, College Clinton Ohio Mount Airy Seminary University of Pennsylvania Oshkosh Wis Zev George Wong James Kern Philadelphia Germany Mark Anthony Yale University Jesus the Christ

Girl shot by man trying to stop dog fight in Torrington

In East Litchfield Arthur Johnson, attempting to quell a dog fight by seizing bed clothes, had a loaded gun discharge. His 12 year old niece Helen Murray of Mount Vernon was hit in the hip, the bullet passing through the abdomen. She was taken to Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in serious condition. The gun was placed there by Johnson's brother Sylden, who did not know it was loaded.

Torrington Associated Press Arthur Johnson Tifle Helen Murray Paul Murray Mount Vernon Charlotte Hungerford East Litchfield Johnson Sylden

Four Women Are in Congress

Washington reports that four women now sit in the House of Representatives, the most ever in a single Congress. Three are Republicans who filled seats once held by husbands, and Mrs Mary Norton of New Jersey is the only Democrat among them from east of the Mississippi.

Washington Associated Press House of Representatives Congress Mary T. Norton New Jersey Mississippi River Florence P. Kahn California Julius Kahn Edith Nourse Rogers John Rogers Massachusetts Harding and Coolidge Katherine Langley Kentucky John W. Langley Langley Norton Medill McCormick Ilinois Ruth Bryan Owen Florda Wiliam Jennings Bryan Edith N. Rogers

Ruth Snyder Pleads Clemency In Death House Wait

In Ossining Ruth Snyder, condemned with Henry Judd Gray for her husband’s murder, laments dying and requests mercy from Governor Smith. She speaks of Lorraine, the burden on her child, and the need to escape the execution chamber, amid a gray death-house Sunday with no callers.

Ossining Ruth Snyder Henry Juda Gray Lorraine Mrs. Snyder Governor Smith Judd Gray Ruth

Garvey to Jamaica for deportation under alien status

Marcus Garvey, famed leader of a Back-to-Africa movement, was turned over to immigration officials for deportation as an undesirable alien after a five year federal sentence for mail fraud. He will depart from Atlanta to New Orleans and board a steamship to Jamaica.

Atlanta Associated Press Marcus Garvey Federal New Orleans Jamaica Garvey Coolidge New York City Universal Negro Improvement Association Provisional General of Africa Gervey Black Star Line Africa

Stolen Car Recovered. Owner Reunited With Vehicle

Alfred Ewan of 3541 Malin Street had his car stolen Saturday night. The automobile was found abandoned on Coleman Street last night and returned undamaged to the owner. Mrs Frederick Trowbridge, wife of First National Bank officer F L Trowbridge, died at her New Haven home tonight.

Alfred Ewan Malin Street Coleman Street Trowbridge New Haven Associated Press Frederick Trowbridge F L Trowbridge First National Bank of Ceeelty

Cars Collide Injuring Boy at Main and Aretio Streets

A crash at East Main and Aretio streets yesterday afternoon involved Joseph Domico and Joseph Bauchenia. Bernard Inssogna, 15, riding in one car, was cut on the forehead and treated at Emergency hospital. Vehicle damage was estimated at 400 to 600 for Domico's car and 400 to 3400 for Esuchenia's car.

East Main Aretio Jacob Lerman Esuchenia Domico

Three More Tax Delinquents Arrested

Three additional priests were arrested on tax delinquency charges after 29 people were taken into custody Saturday night for failing to pay personal taxes. The men named are Samuel Basker 2617 Main Street George F Baker 750 Ogden Street and Thomas J Bierne 749 Boston Avenue. Each of the 25 arrested over the weekend posted a bond of 610 and were released to appear in city court. A man with a puncture wound to the left nipple from falling on scissors was treated at Emergency Hospital. Dr Chester E Haberlin attended. Dr Adolf Lorenz arrives in New York to begin practice with son and daughter in law.

Samuel Basker Main Street George F Baker Ogden Street Thomas J. Bierne Boston Avenue William Rajette Union Avenue Chester E Haberlin

Mrs Lilliendahl On Trial Today

Scene just before the body of Dr Lilliendshl was found. A witness, a middle western businessman driving near the crime scene, saw a man dash to a blue automobile and drive away, and allegedly identified Beach as the man. Another witness, a southern lawyer, was described as even more important, but his testimony specifics were not disclosed.

Lilliendsh Uater Beach

Two accidents injure and arrest two drivers near Fairfield

One man was injured when his car struck a tree on Dewey Street near 161 Dewey. ER Smith of 36 Euclid Avenue Stratfield suffered a facial fracture and bruises, treated at the scene and by Dr Heberlin. A second crash on Fairfield involved William Tanner of 684 Warren Street, arrested for reckless driving after rear ending Andrew Wargo's car near State Street extension. Tanner released on his registration. A third collision at East Main and East Washington involved Ferdinand Curley of 177 Alsace Street Branford and Vincent Kaminsky of 45 Maple Street Branford. Eleanor Beck of 486 West Avenue suffered a head cut treated with two stitches.

Dewey Street O'Clock Wairfield Avenue State Street Extension ER. Smith Euclid Avenue Stratfield Chester E. Heberlin Brutses Cute Smith William B. Tanner Warren Street Andrew J. Wargo Longfellow Avenue Fairfield Wargo State Street Tanner Ferdinand Curley Alsace Street Vincent Kaminsky

Publisher Haldeman-Julius to remarried in companionate ceremony

Kansas City news reports E Haldeman-Julius and his wife to be remarried in a companionate ceremony after his daughter Josephine wed Aubrey Roselle. He condemns traditional church rites as archaic and vows two rings symbolize old and new marriages, stressing love and human ties over dogma.

Kansas City Associated Press E. Haldeman-Julius Girard Kans Josephine Aubrey Roselle Haldeman-Julius L. M.birkhead All Souls Unitarian Church Aubrey Marcel Marcet Haldeman-Julus

Two Cars Collide on Milford Turnpike

Milford Nov 27 A car driven by Harold Garceau of 910 Congress Ave New Haven skidded and demolished a car driven by Edward Thompson of Binderbrook NY near Milford Turnpike shortly before two oclock Garceau tried to pass a car that swerved Garceau backed braked and his car struck Thompson rear of Garceau car was smashed front lightly damaged no injuries Garceau arrested on charge of reckless operation of an automobile

Milford Harold Garceau Congress Avenue New Haven Edward Thompson Binderbrook Garceau

Army Officer Drowns in Honolulu Pier Incident

Captain Willard D Murphy of Battery G, 64th Coast Artillery, Fort Shafter, drowned when his enclosed car drove off a pier in Honolulu. A West Point graduate class of 1917, 33 years old, the incident occurred early this morning at the waterfront dam section.

Honolulu Associated Press Willard D Murphy 64Th Coast Artilery Fort Shafter Murphy West Point

Polish Lithuanian Crisis Deepens Ahead of League Action

Warsaw reports ongoing unease among Berlin Moscow and Kovno circles over the Polish Lithuanian dispute to be addressed next week by the League of Nations. Russia seeks to influence discussions to ensure inclusion, while Poland prepares its case with Foreign Minister Zaleski possibly joined by Marshal Pilsudski. Lithuania's stance tightens as rail, postal, and river outlets dwindle, blocking stabilization efforts.

Warsaw Associated Press Berlin Moscow Kovno League of Nations Russia Lithuania Poland Zaleski League Geneva Marshal Pilsudski Europe Kemel

Father of Dole dies in Boston

Rev Charles Fletcher Pote father of James D. Dole pineapple king and Dole air race sponsor dies at 82 in Jamaica Plain Boston. Unitarian clergyman writer on religion and sociology peace advocate president of the Association to Abolish War. born Brewer Maine May 17 1845 Harvard 1888 Andover seminary.

Boston Associated Press Charles Fletcher Pote James D. Dole San Francisco Hawaii Jamaica Plain Mr. Dole Unitarian Association To Abolish Brewer Maine Harvard Andover Theological Seminary University of Vermont Plymouth Portland First Congregational Jamaica Fiain Frances Drummond Springfield

O Mahony Dies in Prison Hospital After Confession

O Mahony killed a girl and surrendered to police leading them to the body. Motive unknown, charge downgraded from first to second degree murder on state's attorney recommendation. He remained calm through proceedings and later caused injury to Deputy Warden Stan who died later.

O'Mahony William H. Comley George H Stan

Man Found Unconscious on Middletown Street

Francis Long of Durham Avenue was found unconscious near a gas station on South Main Street with a bloody scalp wound. He showed partial recovery but was dazed. Coroner Smith investigated and said Long attended a party at the gas station owner’s last night and may have been struck by a hit and run driver on his way home. injuries include arm and internal injuries.

Middletown Associated Press Francis Long Durham Avenue South Main Street Smith Long

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Trumbull Thie Tate Ety Pereltz Fattoxi Cue Ghiante Renchite Anal Addtrin Noble Ks Nolicr Trintime Slate St Phineas Graham Funeral Home Fairfield Ave. Barnum Dennis & Son Undertaker Funeral Homa Fairfield Ave Barnum Remus Mr Wong Jesus Goa Mr. Wong Lorenz Associated Preas Adolf Lorenz Dresden Albert Lorenz E-Hademan Julius Dole Pineapple King O’mahony Middletown Street Brookview Ave Brooklawn Country Club Brookview Avenue H. L. Blackman & Son Lacey R. Blackman D. C. Patterson Home North Ave Pacific St North Avenue
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