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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1927

Page

5

Fairfield Jail Term For Firing Shots

Fairfield Sept 15 A man identified as George Boscombe was jailed 30 days after firing four shots at a neighbor. In town court Judge Clarence P Hall suspended one count. Boscombe faced intoxication and assault charges. Other local cases included fines for reckless driving and accidents on Kings Highway.

Fairfield George Boscombe Jennings Road Ned Fou Clirenece P Hall Gland Trafic Anthony Mush Kings Highway George W DeNomme Won Street Bridgeport Paul Cooper Tollsome Hill Road

Follies on Leviathan entertain Legionnaires

On the Leviathan voyage to Trance the American Legion aboard the Tesiathin staged a Follies show after a day of events including a bridge tournament. General Pershing addressed veterans, affirming faith in them as both Legionnaires and soldiers.

Leviathan Associated Press General Pershing Legion

Norwich Chamber Names New Secretary

Walter H Pilcher formerly assistant secretary at the Rochester Chamber of Commerce succeeds John O Rourke as secretary at the Norwich Chamber of Commerce. On September 30 the local Chamber will inaugurate a campaign to increase its budget to 11000 dollars.

Norwich Walter H Pilcher Rochester Chamber of Commerce John O Rourke Norwich Chamber of Commerce

Danbury Boy's Body to be Shipped Home

Danbury. Mrs Charles Dunikowski of 36 Coalpit Avenue awaits word on her son Michael Fridzak third class torpedo man aboard the USS Whipple found dead in Kiel Germany. Navy telegrams promise full particulars after Whipple's investigation ends. Fridzak enlisted at eighteen, served four years, reenlisted for another four.

Danbury Charles Dankowski Coalpit HU Germany Navy Department Michael Fridzak Whipple Kiel Dunikowski Washington Bunel Szak Danbrey Heith Navy Elel

Rumor Claims U.S. Destroyer Crewman Victim in Kiel Visit

A fragment reports a United States destroyer crewman was found in Kiel harbor amid rumors of a fight with anti American groups during the U S squadron visit. Officials deny violence and say harmony prevailed between American sailors and German residents.

Kiel

Taft at Seventy Still Serving as Chief Justice

The last living former president William Howard Taft turned seventy yesterday. Born Cincinnati September 15, 1857, he served as president from 1909 to 1913 and later became the tenth chief justice. His career included roles as secretary of war and Yale law professor, with a long public service record noted amid wartime and postwar duties.

Taft United States William Howard Taft Supreme Court Wiliam Howard Taft Cincinnatti White House Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt Republican Party Denver Pacific Coast McKinley Mde Philippine Commission Woodrow Wilson Kent Yale University Harding Shie the Supreme Cout

Southport Man Fined in City Court

Albert A Garafola of Southport paid $100 plus costs after judge William J Buckley fined him for driving past a standing stretch on July 12 at Fairfield avenue and Princeton street. Buckley remitted $50 of the charge. The scene included other cases: Carl Anceton of Villa Agendas faced speeding at 32 mph on September 11 with $825 and costs. Omideo Znelly of Braod Street cited for improper registrations with $15 and costs. Nick Minkos of Sylvan avenue fined $5 for operating without a license on September 8. Other defendants listed included Henry Renz, Frank Györbski, Jacob Witkin, Andsw Yin, John Belt, Jol. Wl 2 Cremie feet, and Fipa Haine with various equipment and registration issues continuing into September.

Albert A Garafola PFO Southport Wiliam JF Buckley Fairfield Avenue Princeton Street Buckley Wee Carl Anceton Villa Agenas Mikin Coste Omideo Znelly Operatu Nick Minkos Sylvan Avenue Oller Frank Giyrbeski Oll Jacob Witkin Oak Street New Haver East Mintiot John Belt Highland Street Joseph Rosenfield

Armed Man Holds Up London Mail Train

An armed man boarded a London mail train at Chippenham and demanded money. In a frantic struggle, passengers confronted him before he ordered the cash returned and fled. A man believed demented was later arrested after the clash.

London Fondon Assobang Be Triste Chippenham Chippentiin

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