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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1925
Page
4
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Connecticut prison escape story reports Michael J. McDonnell and Frank Land drilling through cell ceilings at Wethersfield, reaching a roof vent, lowering themselves by improvised rope, and fleeing by river with a river patrol and federal authorities mounting a multi-state search. Rewards offered. authorities seek clues near Connecticut River and Saybrook.
The will of Gertrude S Terry widow of Captain William Terry dis posing of an estate valued at about 750000 was admitted to probate yesterday by Judge Frederick Bartlett. No objections were raised. Captain Terry founded W M Terry Co a wholesale grocer and at one time ran schooners to the West Indies. Mrs Terry held the controlling interest in the firm at her death. There were 41 bequests to friends relatives and employees.
Benjamin Conley aged fifty nine was arrested by detectives from the Bureau of Investigation on a state liquor laws violation. His former saloon at 176 Main street was raided and a quantity of cider reportedly over the legal limit was found. He is held on $300 bond.
A long list of local organizations meets tonight or operates in Bridgeport and nearby towns. Included are Pride of Bridgeport council, Daughters of America, various lodges on Cannon Street Main Street Broad Street Lee Avenue French Street and Elm Street, plus unions, benefit societies, veterans groups, and social clubs.
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