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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1923

Page

2

Death probe in Mrs Charles Webb case widens

Rye NY September 28 Special Charles Webb, husband of Mrs Gertrude Gorman Webb, faces scrutiny by Westchester DA Arthur Rowland after Mrs Webb died at Westchester Biltmore Club. Doctors found corrosive substances. nurses to testify. Evidence points to possible poisoning. death investigators seek further results over several days.

Webb Rye Charles Webb Gertrude Gorman Webb Westchester-Biltmore Country Club Here William J Meyer White Prams Arthur Rowland Westchester County White Plains Friends York New York Pecore

Ward acquitted after dramatic courtroom finale

Ward walks free after lengthy trial as jury clears him of murder charges. Cheers erupt as Ward embraces wife Mrs Ward and supporters, while Judge Mills and Justice Wagner reflect on the verdict amid scenes of celebration.

Obstructionist Republicans Attacked by Gov Smith

Governor Smith, addressing the Democratic State committee in Town Hall, accused New York Republicans of obstruction to progress and urged electing a Democratic assembly to push remedial legislation. He defended his party’s record, calling past obstruction a conspiracy against public welfare and praised the Syracuse convention principles.

New York Smith Democratic State Committee Town Hall Tech Mzasmea Syracuse jJast Republican Party

State Police raid Ash Creek Inn in Fairfield

Descending upon Ash Creek Inn in Fairfield yesterday afternoon, State Police Sergeant Frank Virelli and officers Samuel Metcalf and Leo Carroll seized a quantity of whiskey and gin, arresting proprietor John Moriarty, released on £600 bonds pending arraignment in Fairfield Town Court next Tuesday. Foreclosure and possession of property is sought by Antonio Mancini of Danbury in a suit against Antonio Rezo, also of Danbury, for alleged note default.

Ash Creek Fairfield Frank Virellii Samuel T. Metcalf Leo ¥. Carroll John T Moriarty Pairfield Town Court Antonio Man~cini Danbury Antonio Rezo

Bitten Boy Seeks Hospital Treatment After Rat Bite

A 14 year old boy, Ferdinand Fortin, was bitten on the index finger of his right hand by a rat early yesterday morning. He went to the Emergency hospital for treatment.

Ferdinand Fortin

Death of Mrs Charles Webb Attributed to Natural Causes

Mrs Charles Webb daughter of Jenings Gorman and a wealthy heiress died at the Westchester Blitmore Country club under natural circumstances. Coroner Fitzgerald noted no investigation needed and no poison found. husband Charles Webb disputed doubts about a natural death and cited a prior mild pneumonia.

New York Charles Webb Jenings Gorman Westchester- Blitmore Country Club Edward Fitzgerald Fitzgerald

Three West Haven Students In Critical Car Crash

A Marmion car driven by Bermingham skidded at Kimberly Avenue and Emsteer Street, West Haven, crashed into a tree, ejecting Jennings and Wallace who suffered serious injuries. Bermingham is held for reckless driving. the trio, returning to the university, remained unconscious with prognosis unclear. A milkman witness saw the speed estimated between 60 and 76 miles per hour. The engine and front seats sustained severe damage. police expect further X rays or photographs to confirm injuries.

Bermingham Walace Dim Street Kimberly Avenue West Haven Paice H Cat Hore New York Matters

20 Year Term For Arson Reported In Foster House Fire

July 18 testimony described a fire in the Foster residence starting in the ground floor laundry guarded by odors of smoke and gasoline. Residents heard someone running through the house and yard as Bernas was arrested hours later at his rooming house on South Maine Street. He claimed to be in his room from 10 PM to 3 AM, though witnesses placed him elsewhere.

Ward Fitngerald Ralph Ward Justice Wagner Judge Mills Wald Mills Campbell Alan R Campbell Ellwood M. Rabenold Foreman Scheling Pelham Heigh Burries Coridor Mrs. Ward Mr. Ward Hs Wife Wood Thers Senator Rabenell Mils Senator Rathswold Mra Wood Walter Wards Wagner Foster Mia Carlson Bernas South Maine Street

Charges teacher accused of striking child at school

A teacher faced charges after allegedly whipping a child to keep two girls off school property. Parents witnessed the incident. the case was reviewed by Probation Officer Anna Buckley and brought before a judge. The proceedings resembled an investigation more than a court ruling.

QC Rourke

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