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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1922

Page

4

Youth confesses to killings in East Side lodging

Edward Hodnett, 23, walked into Police Headquarters in New York and admitted shooting Mrs. Lilian Schmidt and Bernard Rosner in a furnished room. He claimed the deaths were accidental and said he had occupied the room for five months.

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Man confesses after fatal double shooting at home

Bodnett says Rosner and another man were friends. He claimed the other man pulled a revolver during a talk and it fired, killing both. Bodnett fled to a friend's house, then confessed, saying the shooting may have been accidental. The dead lodger was identified by Mrs East. The woman had admitted involvement with bootleggers.

Rosner Bodnett Ang Rusney Algli Joseph East Hodnett Districtt Attorney’s

Woman Appeales From Fine After Police Breach of Peace

Mrs Sophie Agonig was arrested after she attacked officers during a liquor search at Railroad Avenue and Broad Street. She was sentenced to 13 days in jail and fined $25 plus costs for breach of the peace, and plans to appeal the $250 bond.

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Kellogg's Bran Promises Health through Constipation Relief

An ad explains that poisonous buildup from constipation harms vitality and ages the body. Regular Kellogg's Bran is promoted as nature’s food, not a remedy, to keep the bowels open. Two tablespoonfuls daily recommended, with meals, for all ages and even children, as Bran supports growth, energy, breath, and overall health.

Avery An Belloge Kellogg's Kellogg’s

Ferris Strength in Michigan Senate Bid Gains Attention

Detroit dispatch reports Democratic candidate Ferris is strengthening hopes to win Michigan's U S Senate seat, with Ford's backing noted. Analysts cite his rallying of Progressive voters, Republican defections, and a volatile battle amid Harding's policies, coal and rail strikes shaping the race ahead of the election.

Ferris United States Senate Baker Terris Alor Campain

Salle Defends Pootatuck Yacht Club Cup in Short Race

The Salle, a 56 foot Seabury mide built cruiser owned by Rear Commodore James Li Flaveng, will enter the Afsh cup race at Pootatuck YC on Sept 17 from Stratford. Expected 17 challengers. Spectators along Bond’s dock and Stratford vantage points to view, race starts at 2 PM. Special Pequot Yacht Club race scheduled for tomorrow with tea service 4 to 6.

Salle James Li Flaveng Pootatuck Yacht Club Salle Hardwine Cup Seabury Morrig Moelehta Shipbmiding Corporation Or & Line Walter Lee Pootstuck Club Vlattsburg Yacht Club Bond's Dock Badell's Fawis Pequot

Parents Help Wife of Missing Greenwich Man

The father and mother of Charles Ro Lane, missing since September 10, arrived to assist his wife who suffered a nervous breakdown after his disappearance. The wife and two children were destitute, supported by friends, while a social service warrant was issued for an arrest in Waterbury.

Greenwich Charles Ro Lane Waterbury New York New York. He Nevurned. the Social Ser'fee

Nolan Denies Charges In Gas Meter Looting Case

William Nolan aged 18 of 113 Barnum Avenue denies charges of theft tied to a ring of young men accused of looting gas meters. Detectives report no change in his plea of not guilty despite inconsistent statements from Nolan and others involved.

William Nolan Barnum Avenue

Jubilee Singers Planned Concert at Playida Institute

Conc ere planned concert by the Jubilee Singers of Playida Normal and Industrial Institute. They will perform Thursday evening under the auspices of the University Men's club with a program including negro spiritual readings.

Playida Normal and Industriel Ydnstitute Acter Universatiel

Volstead Act War Echoes in Michigan Contention

A fragmented report notes debate in Michigan over the Volstead Act and Prohibition policy. It cites party factions and imminent tests of persistence, with limited readable details on dates or exact actors involved.

Greenwich Police Chief Leaves $10,000 Estate

Greenwich Sept 8 Sperial Police Chief Andrew Talbot who died Aug 11 left a personal estate valued at $10,000 per a petition for administration filed in probate court. His wife Susan was named executrix. He left no real estate. practically all of the amount goes to daughters Florence and Evel who are expected to share in the will.

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