New Britain herald., 1928-02-24
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West Street Woman Prot6k Penalty for Snowy Sidewalks

A continuance until next Tuesday morning was ordered by Judge H. P. Roche in police court today. in the case of Mrs. Madezdo Riss of West street, charged with violation of the city ordinance relative to snow and ice on sidewalks, the pur- pose being to allow time for an in- Ivestigation into her plea Of pover- ty. Mrs. Hiss owns a vacant lot between 4s2 and 6o4 Allen street and the sidewalk was not touched following two snowstorms. according to Officer Eugene Kieffer. Last night she was arrested and this morning she told Judge Roche her husband has not worked in six months and she has no income from the vacant lot. She cried as she concluded her test imony, which included a declara- ton of her willingness to pay $2 on each of the two counts if she had the money.
 Mrs Rose Benga, owner of prop erty at 79 Orange street, pleaded guilty to the same charge on one count and was fined $2 without costs. She also pleaded poverty but Officer William Grebeck was detail- ed to accompany her to her home to bring back the money to pay the | fine.
 Frank Stone of g Judd avenue did not appear in court and on rec ommendation of Prosecuting Attor- ney Woods, he was ordered arrested and placed under a $10 bond for his appearance in court tomorrow. Ac- cording to Officer Edward Carroll. Stone was notified to be in court to- day for failure to comply with the snow and ice ordinance.
 Benjamin Hotkuski. aged Fl of 2l Fremont street. pleaded guilty to the charge of violating the ordi- nance relative to one-way traffic on West Main street and was fined t5 and costs, execution of penalty sus- pended. Judge w. F. Mangan rep resented him and told Judge Roche there was no question but that the ordinance had been violated, still 1t was not serious. as Officer p. P. Bloomquist testified that there was no traffic on the street, between the Commercial Trust Co. and New Brit ain National bank buldings when Hotkoski drove from West Main into Main street, past the probate court office instead of going around Gen. tral park, at 3:30 yesterday morning. Hotkoskl was wet and cold and was in a hurry to reach a restaurant and get a drink of hot coffee, Judge Mangan said.
 Officer Bloonlquist, in his testi. mony, mentioned the fact that Dr.. David P. Waskowitz was in the car but Judge Mangan objected and Judge Roche told the officer it was immaterial whether "Dr. Waskowitz or Dr. Smith" or anyone else was present. Asked by Judge Mangan whether or not there was traffic on the street at the time. Officer Bloomquist replied affirmatively but questioned further he admitted street where the violation was com mitted. Asked his reason for fail- ing to arrest Hotkoski immediately instead of waiting until Chief Hart ordered the arrest, the officer re- piled that he had reasons"
 Mrs. Elizabeth Balocki, aged 56 of 27 Holmes avenue. pleaded not guilty to the charge of violation of the liquor law, and on request of Judge r. B. Hungerford. the case was continued until tomorrow. Offi- cers Daniel Cosgrove and William Grabeck made the arrest about 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon and seized five 50 gallon and three 25 gallon casks of wine at the Baiocki home. It is said a police agent made a purchase before the raid. Frank Gentle, proprietor of a store at 274 South Main street. pleaded not guilty to the charge Of having a gambling device in his possession. and on request of At torney Alfred Levitt. the case was continued until Monday.
 Six motorists pleaded guilty 10 the charge of violation of the law rela- tive to lights on motor vehicles and were fined $2 without costs each.