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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1920

Page

3

Tammany Leader Fights Indictment

Tammany Hall figure Charles I Murphy and associates including James B Smith and Arthur J Baldwin seek dismissal of indictments in the grand jury case. They argue lack of sufficient evidence illegal testimony and constitutional rights violations amid claims a nonofficial person was present during the grand jury proceedings.

NITW York Charles I. Murphy Faramany Hall James B. Smith Supreme Court Arthur J. Baldwin Ernest, B. Walden Joan A. Mmccarthy

Saloon Keepers Held on Bonds in Prohibition Raid

John Tarasavich and Igproych Temioven, saloon keepers at 193 and 213 Railroad avenue, were held on $500 bonds by U S Commissioner Hugh J Lavery after raids by prohibition agents. Tarasavich faces sale and possession charges for one quart of whiskey, while Igproych is charged with possession after finding twenty five gallons of whiskey and a like amount of tech alcohol. Frank Kramworik of 174 Lindley street was arrested for possessing an illicit still. four gallons of moonshine and twelve gallons of mash were seized. He is to be arraigned before Commissioner Lavery.

John Tarasavich iAnthony Temioven U. S Hush J. Lavery Tarasavich Railroad Avenue Igproych Frank Kramworik Lindley Street Krammick U.S Hugh J. Lavery

Seven Die From Poisoned Alcohol At Edgewood Arsenal

A Baltimore report notes seven civilian Edgewood Arsenal workers died after consuming poisoned alcohol. Nelson Lucius of Rochester and James Davin of Salisbury were added to the fatalities, with Michael O Leary of Baltimore improving but unable to speak. Military officials warned soldiers and civilians about denatured liquor kept at the post amid thefts.

Baltimore Edgewood Arsenal Nelson Lucius Rochester James Davin Salisbury Michael O'Leary

Man Held on 1000 Bond for Counterfeit Charge

Tony Marondi of East Main is jailed in New York City under a 1000 bond for passing counterfeit money. He allegedly tried to pass a two dollar bill altered to twenty on a railroad agent. He had been arrested for carrying concealed weapons and handed to federal authorities. Authorities tie him to the Savia club and a raid linked to two counterfeiters. Giuseppe Barcelona and Joseph Lomibarda, serving six years in Atlanta prison, were arrested.

Tony Marondi New York City Morendi Savia Club Giuseppe Barcelona Joseph Lomibarda Atlanta

Woman Injured Falling From Truck at Park and North

Mrs Rose Shapiro aged 65 of 88 Linen Avenue suffered a compound fracture of the left elbow after falling from a truck turning a corner at Park and North avenues yesterday afternoon. She was treated at Emergency hospital by Dr Owen J Groark and then moved to St Vincent's hospital. Truck driver was James Casey.

Park and North Avenues Yasterday Rose Shapiro Linen Avenue

Trial of Bergdoll's Guard Begins Today

New York report says Sergeant John O'Hare in command of the army guard with draft evader Grover Cleveland Bergdoll at the time of his escape in Philadelphia will face trial tomorrow at Governor's Island. O'Hare is charged with permitting an escape by a prisoner.

New York John O'Hare Army Guard Grover Cleveland Bergdoll Philadelphia Governor's Island O'Hare

Vital Statistics Births And Deaths Reported

Births and deaths filed yesterday with the Bureau of View Statistics at the Welfare building list several entries. A son to Mr and Mrs James Casey of 1091 Madison Avenue on August 31. A son to Mr and Mrs Jacob Ansel of 14H North Washington Avenue on September 3. A son to Mr and Mrs Christopher Suller of 67 Liberty Street on September 7. Daughters to Mr and Mrs Louis Landers of 10 Bonham Avenue on September 2. A death: Willan Ressman of 14 Haslett Street on September 1. Cyril C. Weddell of 1T Newfield Avenue age listed. Jeannette Friedman of Highlands Avenue age 5 on September 7.

anfiDs James Casey Madison Arenas Jacob Ansel North Washington Avena Christopher Suller Liberty Street Louis Landers Bonham Avenue Deas Willan Ressman Haslett Street Cyril C. Weddell Newfield Avenue Jeannette Friedman Highlands Avenus

Canary bloomers new and charming spring understudies

Canary bloomers described as a new and charming bloomer combining drawer and short skirt with no elastic. Model praised as neat and dainty with lace and rosebuds. Made of seco silk in a pink shade, trimmed with Val lace. Priced at $2.25.

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Silk poplin dress with waist belt and pearl buttons

Navy or black poplin dress described as graceful and stylish with gathered waist, wide belt, and two offset pearl button pockets. Skirt praised for beauty, service, and value at $6.50. Located on second floor.

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