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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
11
Sealer of Weights and Measures Dennis Kelly urges action against short weight in ice sales. He cites numerous complaints about 25 cent pieces and 25 pound blocks, notes dealers’ scales are tested, and says prosecutions can follow if short weight is found. Consumers are urged to report concerns to Kelly.
The Four-Superstem Amusement Company sues William D. Nichols for Forest 74,000 for faulty steam pipes and radiators at the Hipper Avome Theatre. Allegations state the theatre could not be heated, forcing closure and $75 daily losses for two weeks until replacement apparatus was installed, totaling $11,200. The suit was filed recently in Superior Court.
Samuel Shapiro of this city was ordered by Judge John J. Walsh in the Common Pleas Court to pay $1920 with interest from September 10, 1917 for a bill of jewelry purchased from the Continental Jewelry Co. Shapiro refused payment saying the goods were not merchantable and that he was represented.
Several bankruptcy petitions were filed including John Krakosenvich owner of a grocery store on Ogden Street. His liabilities amount to 2 199 965 and assets 750 on hand. Trafil Lakotks, once his partner, disappeared. Creditors will be heard on June 30 as receivership reports await action. Emanuel Taub, partner, claims debts of 11 486 in US court. Annie Schiff owner of Bridgeport Market faced stock sale debate. fourth percent offer rejected for lack of creditor consent. John Tower of Norwalk filed for bankruptcy with no assets.
Anthony Kacsany sues Alexander Gondolo and John Jemery for 2000 damages from a November on Bostwick Avenue scene. He alleges Gondolo and Emery beat him, slashed his head four times, and left injuries lasting weeks. The Common Pleas action, before Judge J J Wilder, adjourned to Tuesday with others involved in the fight.
Reports say French sailors revolted at Odess ships, broke gates of Fort Pontanalite prison, and paraded Rue Dupont before guards halted their bid to free imprisoned comrades. Reinforcements arrived. gendarmes doubled as authorities brace for further unrest.
Nine dreadnoughts of the Atlantic fleet with destroyers and supply ships arrived in New York waters and will anchor in the North River until July 4. The ships Pennsylvania Arkansas Texas New York Utah Florida Delaware and North Dakota lead the battleships joined by the aircraft carrier Supply and the Shamrock with a dozen destroyers. Over 12,000 sailors will be granted shore leave.
Judge H J Curtis of the Superior Court reserved decision yesterday in the real estate dispute between George Gascoigne of New York and Laurence Timmons of Greekwick. Gascoigne claimed damages of 20000 dollars while Timmons countered with about 16000 dollars. The case concluded yesterday afternoon.
Five transports bring back 16 925 troops to New York, listing ships Prins Frederick Wilhelm from Brest with 3622, Panaman from St Nazaire with 2167, South Bend from Bordeaux with 2270, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria from Brest with 5486, and Great Northern from Brest with 3881, still under way. In Superior Court Mrs Fiora Deckand remains on the witness stand under cross examination in Cassidy real estate breach case, after a long questioning about transactions between Cassidy and Deckand.
Corporal William J Counihan, badly wounded by a bayonet head wound at the Meuse-Argonne fight, returned to the United States and registered with the Service Benger ton Week committee at City Hall. He served with Headquarters Company 147th Infantry 30th Division at Chateau Thierry Toule and Meuse Argonne. Clarence R Ackerly was also wounded and registered. he is a member of Company B 807th Engineers 4th Division and was hurt by shrapnel in the hip and chest.
Frank W. Pisarek sues Della P. Legere in Common Pleas court over a real estate sale. Pisarek claims an agreement to sell a property for 16000 and a 2 percent commission of 3200 was earned after locating a purchaser. Legere denies that Pisarek secured a purchaser and the case was not completed.
An ad for Nap A Minut featuring Dr Weidlich promotes porcelain dental substitutes to restore missing or decayed teeth. It emphasizes improved appearance and confidence, claiming natural looking, functional teeth through a patented porcelain method and urging readers to visit offices at Main and Cannon near Kresge's.
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