New Britain herald., 1929-07-01
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 JOHN NELSON, 72, DIES Knights of Pythias Elect Officers Mrs. L. A. Loomis Celebrates 70tii Birthday-Town Court Disposes of Two Cases-Intcresting Items. As the result of three accidents in Plainville during the weekend four men were injured, three so seriously that they required treat ment at the New Britain General hospital. Two arrests were made in one case and another may be made today in another following an inves- tigation by the police.
 Man Hurts Back
 Daniel Nesgoda, 23, of Westwood Park was taken to the New Britain General hospital last evening suffer- ing from severe injury to his back. Hospital authorities thought that the mans back was broken but fol- lowing an examination this morn ing, it was found that he had severely wrcnched it.
 The details concerning Nesgoda s injuries are very uncertain. When questioned at the hospital, he said that he was given a friendly push against veranda rail at his home which caused the injury. He refus- | cd to state who had pushed him and said that several friends had gather ed in the neighborhood but thai there had been no trouble of any | kind.
 Constable George Schubert wa. notified of the accident late las evening and will conduct an inves tigation today, There have beer rumors concerning fights in ths neighborhood and the officer vii determine whether Nesgoda's injur, resulted from an accident or fight
 Two in Hospital
 As the result of a collision with telegraph pole on Whiting stree near Homestead avenue about 6:2, o'clock yesterday morning, J. Cos tello, 30, of Waterbury and Johl Shea. A, of 160 Vernon street. Man chester, are in the New Britain Gen eral hospital suffering from lacera lions about the head and body. Cos tello is also suffering from an injur, to his back.
 The two men and a woman namet Julia Augustine, 19, of Center street ForestVllle. were riding in a ca owned by Shea and believed to hay, been operated by Costello when tn, accident occurred. Following an ex animation by Dr. George F. Cook the men were removed to the hos pital. The woman was only sightl, shaken and was able to go to tn home of local friend. Costello i a member of the fire department il Waterbury and is attached to Co. in Waterville.
 An investigation was conducted b, Constabl Schubert. He said toda, that Shea will be charged witt reckless driving, while Costello vii be arraigned in court for driving car without an operators license The three were taken to Dr. Cook who examined them for drunken ness, but the health officer free, them of this charge.
 The car in which the trio wer riding was completely demolished In it's contact with the telephon polo, the car broke off a transforme that landed on the body of the ma chine. Constable Schubert consider all three persons extremely fortu nate that the injuries sustained wer not more serious.
 Painfully Injured
 Painful decorations about the hea, and body were sustained by JosepI Grenier of Broad street, forema at the Trumbull Electric Mfg. Co late Saturday evening when an aut he was operating collided with trolley car near the intersection 0 Broad and Whiting streets. He wa attended by Dr, Lawrence H. Frost The injuries were not serious.
 Escapes Injuries
 John Bradley of Plainville had narrow escape shortly before mid night in Cheshire when a number o nitrogen and acetylene tanks on truck he was driving exploded an set fire to the truck.
 Bradley jumped to safety. Tn truck, owned by the Trudon Freigh Co. of Bristol, was completely de stroyed. Bradley believes the ex plosions and fire were caused b someone who stole a ride and wa smoking cigarette.
 The fire lighted up the district fo miles and it was necessary to detou traffic because of the blaze.
 Awarded Contract DiMarco X Reimann, Inc. c White Plains, N. Y, has been award ed $7,000 contract for the buildin of section of the subway in the cit of New York. Work will start a once and will be completed withi s 80 months. About 500 men will b ; employed.
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