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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1924
Page
7
Nov 28. Police answer a mysterious call to the Brooklyn home of Miss Louise Hollis a wealthy spinster of Decatur street found unconscious from ammonia fumes. She dies at a hospital after exposure as authorities investigate the incident.
A 50 year old woman, Miss Hollis, was found with her head in a pool of ammonia and a bottle of Hallidley nearby. Police opened an investigation to determine if an intruder caused the death.
Frank Falco a Brooklyn bricklayer and father of six was shot to death at a busy street corner as two women pedestrians were drawn to safety by a confederate. A second gunman waited in a large black touring car while the trio escaped after the early morning assault. Multiple shots shattered windows but no other injuries were reported.
Immigration officials ordered an investigation into Charles Ponzi’s presence in the United States. If the unnamed filing proves true, deportation proceedings may follow. Ponzi, who arrived years ago, allegedly remained in the country unlawfully while facing multiple criminal charges and a prison term.
New York November 28. Dr John Martin Thomas president of Pennsylvania State College told delegates at the Inter Fraternity Conference that American education is moving west. He cited a 309 percent rise in state college enrollments from 1890 to 1918 versus a 113 percent rise in private institutions. He predicted that northeastern colleges like Harvard and Columbia may become relatively smaller in national higher education as public schools expand. He noted 15,000 public high schools now exist in America, up from none a century ago, with a new one being built daily.
Mrs Clara Geib, Stamford resident and widow of Dr Henry P Geib, was released on $1000 bond by U S Commissioner Hugh J Lavery pending a December 12 hearing on narcotics charges after surrendering. relatives had earlier failed to produce her and a warrant was issued but not served.
Hartford Nov 28 General Frank T Hines announced Major Thomas J Bannigan of Hartford as regional manager for the new regional office of the Veterans Bureau in Hartford The office handles all Connecticut veterans petitions for adjusted compensation and ratings and replaces the former sub district office where Bannigan was manager.
The Scandinavian Bell Ringers known for touring the country will appear at First M. E. Church on Saturday evening December 6. The five bell ringers operate 126 bells and will be joined by Bridgeport soloists Misa Iisther and M. Berg Elissamdberg, plus a male chorus of 22 singers from Norden.
Washington November 28 campaign expenditures filed with the clerk of the House by candidates for representative include Connecticut Freeman Republican 543 dollars.
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