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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1925

Page

9

Court holds pavement hole not city fault in Bridgeport case

Judge John W. Banks ruled the street hole that caused severe injuries to Albert Coleti from 183 Lexington Avenue over three years ago was not the City of Bridgeport’s responsibility. The decision directed a new trial and placed liability on the relevant employer or the street railway interests, depending on trial evidence, with damages potentially payable by the defendant company rather than the city.

Conneticut Company

Charred body of missing woman found on mountain

Fragments identified as clothing and jewelry belong to Annie Richardson known as Anna Sullivan who had been missing from Pottsville for a week. Police say examination indicates she was slain where her body was found on Broad Mountain about 1½ miles from town.

Will file briefs in Weissman case new U Lavon

A federal courtroom session on April 6 ordered the U S district attorney and counsel for Weissman to file briefs and the motion to quash. The Weissman case, already before the U S Supreme Court, had been pending for months in a bankruptcy matter described with unclear terms.

NEW Uwavon Angus Joseph Weissman United States Supreme Court Thomas United States District Attorney Wussman Trelctient Ince Weissmin Onions Millen Lalars Drsgaous Bankruptos

Plan to Provide Partin Recreation System for Girls

STLAGG April 6 reports a new program launched by the Amateur Athlete Federation to develop a standard gymnastic and athletic pathway for girls. Sponsor Herbert Hoover promotes physical activity and citizenship while aiming to balance competition with enjoyment, encouraging healthy bodies and minds.

Partin Stlagg Withou i Amateur Athlete Federation Lmng Ron Mirs Hebert Hoover Hedersson She Sud

Woman Removed as Contestant of Will

April 6 report from Suffolk County Prubwie court states Hinnah Campbell was struck from the will contest of the late Lotta Mahtree by Judge Tudge Priest for failing to answer interrogatories. Defaults entered against Hanna Clamberlain and Katherine Maneely. other contestants also removed. They agreed to furnish per her claims.

Bgsson Hinnah Campbell Lotta Mahtree Tudge Priest Suffolk County Prubwie Hanna Clamberlain Katherine A . Maneely

Sargent Rules On Payments Of Plane Royalties

Washington attorney general details that government royalty payments for airplane patents will hinge on Comptroller General McCarl’s ruling. He outlines separate handling for past liabilities and future royalty arrangements with aircraft makers, including the Aircraft Association and firms Wright and Curtiss, noting Congress ended the wartime agreement in 1921.

Washington Borney Sargent McCarl Secretary of the Navy Tbis Navy Department Comptrol Reniac Secretary of War Airiafl Association Inc Wright Aeronautical Coporation Curtiss Acordplane & Motor Navy War Departments Manufacturers Arcraft Association Congress

Identified Woman Found Dead in Meriden Hotel Room

Police seek identity after a 45 year old woman registered as Mia Wortley at a Meriden hotel and was found dead in a chair with a pencil and unfinished word puzzles nearby. Hotel staff noted she planned to depart Sunday morning and carried $368 in cash or valuables.

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Budget Committee Plans Fall Budget Hearings

Nedherent chair presided at the Kinince Federation Budget committee meeting at the University Club. The committee set the budget hearing for September 19 and planned two 2 hour sessions per week for budget work, aiming to finish by mid Grtabe. Attending members included R 1 Nelthercut chair, Judge John W Banks, Dwight Wheeler, Freamick Comthodes, George Ty Warren, Arthur Mush, and Clarence King.

Kinince Federation University Club Nelthercut John W Banks Dwigh Wheeler Freamick George Ty Warren Arthur Mush Clarence King

Dr Cook Buns Leavenworth Visit Delayed Arrival

Dr Cook Buns Leavenworth arrives at the Federal penitentiary at 11 08 o clock and meets Warden W A Tuddle at 11 95 o clock then goes to his office. He signs in and hails the officers. Three minutes late, he departs.

Leavenworth Fredeai Federal Penitentiary Todas

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