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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1922

Page

3

Thornton Woman Indicted in “Imovie” Murder Case

Thornton actress Alice Thornton, 18, faces murder charges after a sensational Edgewater shooting linked to dancer George Cline at his home. Three men were under arrest. grand jury indictments were reported as Miss Thornton appeared for testimony and awaited further legal action.

Hackensack N.S Assoriated Press Jack Bergen Dare Berson Saranac Lake Arroyss von Neguin Gre Cilno Charlad Scullien Miss Thornton Bergen County Erana Ocean Grand Jury Court House Cilnelifon Supreme Court Parker Hatack Pang Johnson Hart Crest Blue Eyas Ted Urollen

Legionnaires Warned to Keep Out of Politics

Waterbury Sept 4. Keen contest for state offices at the American Legion convention in this city tomorrow with candidates for state commander P Armstrong of Glory and Edward Kelly of Colchester and state treasurer W S Alexander of Meriden and Clarence Scarborough of Hartford. A resolution from New Haven county delegates seeks to have the Legion disburse funds for needy ex servicemen without pay. New posts formed in Golden Tariffville Cheshire and Georgetown. Governor Lake and Clarence Edwards are among guests scheduled to attend.

Waterbury Associated Presa American ‘Legion Legion P. Armstrong I—Lory Edward Kelly Colchester Alexander Meriden Clarence Scarborougk Hartford New Haven Watés Alemander Arnostrenty Hartford County Scarborough New Haven County Tate Gooden Tariffville Ocneshire

Return of Church Property Seized Here

Washington Sept 8 An Associated Press report says that Attorney General Daugherty issued a formal opinion affirming church property is ultimately vested in God. The Alien Property Custodian Miller is ordered to return property seized from the Reformed Church of Hungary in America after concerns over enemy ownership.

Washington Ansacked Press Gener Net Daugherty Ieee Meghoenad Thomas Me JE Miller America

Indictments in Herrin Massacre Case Return 14 Bills

Marion Illinois special grand jury returns fourteen bills including forty eight indictments for rioting and conspiracy to kill against forty eight men. Jury recesses until Monday morning September 18. A man named John Siasick treated for alcoholism at emergency hospital after being found unconscious at Barnum and Seaview avenues. He was arrested and held on drunkenness charges.

Marion Illinois Herri Barnum and Seaview Avenues John Siasick Annatregt Stratford Merning Sissick Petrokran Thomas Gill

Milford vaccination row forces Devon exodus fear

Milford faces a town wide vaccination clash as parents threaten to move children from Devon and Walnut Beach schools rather than submit to compulsory shots. Dr Putney defends policy with state guidance. several pupils were sent home for vaccination certificates or medical exemptions.

Putney Big Mannye Board of Education Clinton Publi Shoals Dr. Putney Canton Leonard M Robert F Russell Willard Katzoff Bridgeport G. T. Brapaw Walnut Beach Bellevue Hospital New Thomas Nelson Louis J. Pons Leo St. Aulold Devon Milford Moocller Myrtle Beach Stanley Dabhorne Omar W. Platt Platt Sept Superintendent of Schools H. I. Mathewson Devon Grammar School

Rum poison probe raids Brooklyn block for toxic liquor

In Red Hook Brooklyn a police and detective raid led by District Attorney Rugton searches without warrants to find the source of poisonous liquor blamed for 11 deaths. Digging through cellars, investigators uncover demijohns, barrels, wine presses, and pint flasks of suspect liquid labeled whiskey.

New York Rugton Red Hook Brooklyn Walla Ruston

Federal raids jail two arrested three summons in Bridgeport liquor raids

Federal Prohibition Agents and Bridgeport police raided homes and a cafe in Bridgeport yesterday afternoon. John Sufko was arrested after a 10 gallon still and several gallons of mash were found in his home. Michael Sedouk’s home required forced entry to seize a three gallon still and liquor. Peter Klymash faced summons over a three gallon still, a quart of whiskey, and a whiskey glass found in his store. John Flynn found in South Norwalk cafe with one quart of gin and was ordered to appear before the U. S. Commissioner.

Bridgeport Wardwell Doolan Flaherty and Kinman Anton Herb Patrick J. Devine John Sufko Senview Avenue Pembroke Street Michael Sedouk Sedouk Peter Klymash Hig Ogden Street Klymash U. S Hugh J. Lavery Doolan and South Norway John E. Miynn Liberty, Square Flynn Lavery

Lieut Maynard’s Body Routed Home to Maynard N C

The body of Lieut Belvin W Maynard the flying parson killed in a Rutland Vermont crash was placed on a train in New York to travel to his hometown Maynard North Carolina. He was moved with a guard of honor and accompanied by Alfred Schutzkelti who served as his mechanic and who was married in an airplane by the aviator.

New York Belvin W. Maynard Rutland Maynard N. C Alfred Schutzkelt

Muriel McCormick Sails for Europe with Opera Plan

New York report states Miss Muriel McCormick leaves for Europe on the Homerie tomorrow. She is expected to join the opera company Harold F McCormick is organizing to feature his bride, former Mme Ganna Walska, per her secretary.

New York Muriel. McCormick Europe Harold F. Mc Cormick Mme Ganna Walska

Milford and town school budgets discussed at Finance Board hearing

Milford High 252 Central Aramimar 775 Woodmont 63 Fort Trumbull Beachs 6 Weat Auxiliary 26 Wheelers Farms Auxiliary 15 Quarry Auxiliary 15 total 1856. A Vislifoge Nured association delegation requested 1000 for needy work. Taylor Library budget also presented. Lorenzo Pratt Oviatt, noted musician, plans to move to St Augustine Fla Oct 1 to join Presbyterian church.

Milford High School Central Aramimar School Woodmont Grammar School Fort Trumbull Beachs Grammar School Weat Auxiliary Wheelers Farms Auxilary Quarry Taylor Library Association Lorenzo Pratt Oviatt Bridgeport New Haven St. Augustine Fla

Facing Hard Battle for Oklahoma Leaders in Felony Charges

Oklahoma Governor J. B. A. Robertson and Lieutenant Governor M. B. Trapp face felony charges as Democrats amid a tough campaign. Trapp denies involvement in false evidence to obtain a county judgment, while Robertson is accused of accepting a bribe. Both call the charges politically motivated and unfounded, with Trapp asserting vindication two years earlier.

Robertson Trapp Ohlahoma Okio Oklahoma J. B. A. Robertson M. &. Trapp

Lillian Kryske Found by Father in New York City

Sixteen year old Lillian Kryske was missing from Noble Avenue and was found by her father in New York after four days away. She had traveled after answering a telegram from a man known as Blondy Davis and stayed at a rooming house on Eighth Street. Police say all her movements in New York are known to them.

New York Blondy Davis Frank Kiusman Wastward Street Blondy Aig Anthony Krynaiske Lillian Lanse Eighth Street Lilian

Youth Hurts Working On Bryant Electric Truck

Frank Keanegged, 718 Howard Avenue, suffered possible skull fracture and head and face lacerations after falling from a Bryant Electric company truck at Union Street dock yesterday afternoon. He was treated at the Emergency Hospital and moved to St. Vincent's Hospital. Edward Manan, 30 Steuben Street, had a deep hand laceration needing stitches. Contained within a chaotic report are stray remarks about smoking and virtue from surrounding dialogue.

Frank

New Haven Road Shifts Train Time September 24

New Haven road will move clocks from daylight saving to standard time at 2 AM on Sunday September 24 to align with state-wide changes. Timetables printed on standard time bases remain unaffected. bulletin notes regional practice ending on the 24th with no major schedule changes expected.

New Haven Road New Havenn Cty New York Astute Massachusetts

Jessie Whalen to Return to School

An 18 year old girl Jessie Whalen returned home at 3 pm after running away to avoid living alone in York. Her family celebrated the reunion and she plans to resume school if it proves to suit her, with possible adjustments to her sophomore year workload.

Retreet York T Ethem Jessie Whalen

Dog found starving rescued after tense confinement

A famished Irish terrier was found in a tenant house at 81 Broad Street. Humana Society representatives took the weak, hungry dog to emergency hospital of Dr. R. D. Martin after neighbors reported nightly disturbances for two weeks. The animal was tied at first and ferocious when approached, now under care while owners are sought.

Don Hospital Tr. R

Connecticut Federation Demands Impeachment in Haven

The Connecticut Federation of Labor executive board adopted a resolution demanding impeachment of Attorney General Harry M. Dougherty. It cites constitutional concerns over an injunction against mor al riot shop men and sends copies to state Senators and Congressmen. Resolutions for Volstead act amendments to permit light wines and beer and supporting an old age pension were also adopted.

Haven Harry M. Daugher United States Connecticut Federation of Labor Washington

Miners Adjourn After Hot Debate at Shamokin Convention

The Shamokin convention saw vigorous debate as miners pressed for demands from the scale committee. A motion to adopt the committee’s report and ratify last January’s terms faced resistance, with President Lewis inviting Mr. Murray and other delegates to speak before action. Murray drew applause then boos during the session.

Sease Finar Scale Lewis Murray

Building Permits Authorized by City Board

Klaven building permits totaling 13500 dollars were granted by the Board of Building Commissioners last night. Projects include sign at 1 William Street and several structures and repairs across Clark, Prescott, Hart, Arcadia, Main, East Main, Edna, and Clifton avenues plus storefront changes and a two family frame trams house.

Clifton Pines I. Carey Arcadia Avenue T. A Main Street Charles Berger East Main Street Win& G Bernstein Edna Avenue A. Lomnitzer

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