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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1927

Page

14

Coroner Warns of Fireworks Peril in Accident Finding

Coroner John J Phelan cautions stricter supervision of fireworks displays after the Norwalk death of Julius Poppsevon 123 Elavanne. An explosion during a religious commemoration caused by miniature bombs and a failing containment injured spectators. the coroner holds no criminal liability but urges enhanced safety measures and limits on high power devices.

Julius Poppsevon Elavanne Norwalk Norn John J Phelan Popp Gvei Patro Rc Santa Meme Della Marver Society

Inquest Reveals Bombs Used in Spectacle Exhibit

Testimony at the inquest describes a show where after rockets and set pieces, 27 bombs remained as the finale. The four inch bombs were placed on the lot surface in wooden frames with fuses connected, inserted in upright galvanized cylinders and containers typical for such use.

Italian extradition case ends in release for Gautert

United States Commissioner McLaughlin discharged Giuseppe Gautert of Tortington from Hartford County Jail. Italy sought his return to serve a 21 year murder sentence for an 1912 Calitri crime. The decision rested on evidentiary discrepancies and a lack of murder element under Connecticut law. Hearings occurred September 6 and 9 in Hartford.

Hartford Associated Provs United States Charles Jo McLaughlin Giuseppe Gautert Tortington Hartford County Pendincx Italin Ialy Gautert Calitri Avellina Italy Wastries Frank B Kellogg McLaughlin Deunken Beach Gauteri Pasquale Caposella Gauter Connecticut

Mrs Watson Wins With Exhibit At Garden Club Show

Mrs Sam Watson of Sasro HL won the award for the most outstanding exhibit in Fairfield Garden club fall flower show held in the estate garage on Post Couch Penfield road from 2:30 to 6. Mrs Henry Sturges earned the top points in the specimen section while Mrs G Edwards led in artistic arrangement. The event drew a record crowd amid scarce chrysanthemums and featured rare colors of gladioli dahlias and other perennials. awards were announced by Mr Brock and a three-judge visitors committee.

Fairfield Sam Watson Sasro HL Fairfield Garden Club Deve H Warner Penfield Road Henry Sturges G. Edwards Fairfield Club Dallas Brock Mallory Johnson Ire Kennard Westport C H. Phelps R T Vanderbilt Flame M. H. Hincke Watton Grout TreVer Warner Watson Sterrett D. H. Warner HC. Sturges

Fairfield Garden Club Flower Show Highlights Key Winners

The Fairfield Garden Club exhibit awarded blue ribbons to Mrs G P Brett Mrs Charles Homer Mrs Dutro Plumb and others for artistic arrangements and plant displays. Special classes recognized children and numerous gardeners and organizers including Mrs DeVere Warner and Mrs H Rennell with officers and committees listed. One feature noted was extensive use of wild flowers in artistic arrangements.

G. P. Brett Charles Homer Dutro Plumb John DeWitt I. DeVer Warner D. H. Warner H. C. Sturges Vanderbilt Brett Miss Frame Middlebrook R. R. Selleck George Edwards Stevenson May Cameron Clark B. DB Pierce, Jr Watson Choate G. Q. May C E. Sturges H. B. Stoddard DeWitt Arthur Marsh G. C. Edwards Kate Rennell Daphne Richardeson Frances Stevenson John Taylor Arma Henry H. Rennell David Day Charles B. Homer Clarence B. Sturges Wilmo F. Wheeler David Fleming B. W. Ainsworth Arthur M. Mersh Virginia Perry Frederick Wells Hugh Wharton Virgilis Perry Ernest Truslow H Hinckley Gira John R. Reyburn H. B Soci Alfred Verry Gardner Millett Fairfield Garden Club Robert Shackleton John R. Rey Henry H Rennell LL Riker Virginia Esther D. Waterman Joseph Wickham Roe Katherine A. Wilcox J. W. Roe Annie B. Jennings Thomas Laskor Henry Rennell John FR. Reyburn Rhoda Sharps Ernest Trustow Billboard

DUMMY COP INVENTOR DIES IN ROCHESTER

Joseph I M Quigley 69 Rochester police chief died here after illness since last Christmas He led the International Association of Police Chiefs and served as a charities and corrections commissioner He originated the silent policeman traffic control device

Rochester Josephi M. Quigley Higby International Association of Police Chiefs

Heart Troubles From Irritation and Toxemia

A health column explains heart derangements from overeating and gas pressure, plus chemical causes like toxins and stimulants. It notes rheumatic fever can leave heart murmurs, warns against excess drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, and urges hygienic care and diet to prevent tachycardia and other issues.

Personal letters sought for Dr Frank McCoy advice

Readers of the Bridgeport Telegram are invited to write Dr Frank McCoy with their intimate problems and receive a personal reply. Enclose a self addressed envelope and address letters to Dr Frank McCoy Bridgeport Telegram.

Bridgeport Telegram Frank McCoy

Blackheads Go Quick By This Simple Method

A dubious remedy claims to dissolve blackheads in two minutes using two ounces of Chrontie powder applied with heat. The ad suggests vigorous rubbing over the affected area for instant results, urging readers to obtain the powder at a drug store.

Blackheads Yur

Devon Devon Carnival set for Sept 22 24 at old club house

Special correspondent Thomas Campbell returns to New York after visiting son in Ellis Street. Devon Improve ment Association plans a large carnival Sept 22 23 24 at the old Devon Athletic Club house Lennox Avenue marking the 21st anniversary since 1906. Committee members and subcommittees named for tickets doors refreshments and more.

Devon Thomas Campbell New York Ellis Street Witber Baker Neugatuck Avenue New London George Moreh Nauzeatuck Avenue D. J. Seanart Ityercif Worcester Mass Fred Dixon Florida The Devon Improvement Association Inc Devon Athletic Club Lennox Avenue Bridgeport Avenue Devon Social Clan Roker Smith John J. Toomley Edward A. Palmer Harold F. Stone Arthur Oldroyd F Wargo A. H. Chamberlain D J. Sullivan R. F. Bettany M. E. Harris H F. Cotton Hoffman Henry Valimont J. H Lister Victor Kristie J. J. Soomey H. M. Hanks A. Flood F. Wargo

Former Los Angeles Millionaire Sentenced for Mail Fraud

E Lewis, an 81 year old Los Angeles financier, was sentenced to six years in federal prison and fined 18000 after conviction on mail fraud charges.

Los Angeles E. @ Lewis Louis Millionaire Too Y Wat

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Fie Eld Veale Joseph Callendrelia Gresiyich Althoug Callengrelia Theo Boston Bull Dog Pal Torrington Mrs. Sturges Mrs. Edwards Jime Bridgeport Gas Light Co Health and Diet Advice Frank M’coy J. RM Vanco Margaret Doyle Wood Crawford Ranges Crawford Hadley’s Ruby Combination Coal and Gas Range Victory Crawford Combination Coal and Gas Eaport Broad Street John Bridgeport Hadley
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