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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1922

Page

11

Watts Dismissal Questioned In House By Rep Johnson

Washington April 76 The Watts dismissal of W O Watts special agent of the Justice Department for disloyalty to the department was laid before the House by Rep Johnson Republican South Dakota. Johnson said Watts served in three wars and was offered a Major commission to defect with promises. The Attorney General had ordered Watts removal and a memorandum related to admissions and information about cases circulated.

Washington W.O. Watts Department of Justice Daugherty House Johnson South Dakota Johnson Gald Watts Gether Irene Aba Waus

Three Sentenced After Raid In Tin City

Three men were convicted following a raid on a disreputable house in Tin City. Sentences include 30 days in jail for one defendant and fines with jail time for others. Elena Clarke received additional punishment in Connecticut for prior offenses.

Ivesira Siniavo Tin Norn Ding Elena Clarke Ellered Connecmate Ucut Farm Wornith Jolt Quantowrlig Tres Gurtgins Quenters

Morris Company sues Olto Krause for unpaid debt

Papers filed in the Court of Common Pleas allege Morris Company seeks 800 dollars for merchandise delivered to Olto Krause and unpaid. The suit asks the court to compel payment of the debt.

Olto Krause Morris Company Comanon Fleas Krause

Central Property Owners Appeal High Assessment

In Superior court yesterday notices of appeal from the Board of Relief decisions on property assessments were filed for Blue Ribbon Garage at 178 Cannon Street with a valuation of 105 765 and Post Publishing Company at 14 Middle Street with 829 832 assessed, both contesting higher figures. Attorneys Dr. Manrica S. Rosen and Charles H. H. Shapiro represent owners claiming valuations far lower, listing eight properties in Fairfield Avenue, Broad Street, Main Street, Join Street, Crescent and Nobie avenues, and Washington avenues.

Board of ‘Relief Blue Ribbon Garage Cannon Street Board of Assessors Post Publishing Company Middle Street Wang Manrica S. Rosen Charles HH Joseph G. Shapiro Ainim Fairfield Avenue Broad Street Main Street Join Street Crescent Nobie Avenue Washington Avenue

Woman 15 Awarded 883 For Lost Automobile

A Superior Court jury awarded 883.21 to Catherine A. Gibson administratrix in the estate of Margaret Gilton in a fire loss case. The policy with Yorkshire Insurance Co covered a 1800 auto destroyed November 1 1920, with misrepresentation and concealment alleged as defenses.

Catherine A. Gibson Margaret Gilton Yorkshire Insurance Company, Ltd Wso

Intemperance Wins Divorces for Woman Emily BE

Judge Allyn Tarrows grants Emily BE Harris two divorces from Richard Harris, both of Brookfield, on grounds of Intemperance. Custody of their minor child awarded to the plaintiff. Court notes no intolerable cruelty and denies alimony.

Emily BE Harris Richard Harris Brookfield Allyn Tarrows Sunemor

Morris Products Co Sued by Telegraph Co

The American District Telegraph company files suit in Superior Court seeking $641.10 plus costs for night watch and fire alarm service at Morris Metal Products on Union Avenue between January 1, 1921 and February 1, 1923. The action is over alleged unpaid charges in the borough.

American District Telegraph Company Grainst Morris Metal Products Company Snperior Plaintife Night Watch Ang Fire Alarm Service Ari Jts Union Avenue Bex

Horvath Failure Spurs Fresh Actions in Bankruptcy Case

In the wake of Nichalag Horvath financial trouble, two new suits were filed to recover promissory notes given by Horvath to Rudoton Kish. Superior Court actions name Horvath backers as defendants. It is alleged Horvath hired Kish for a $1,200 loan payable within six months in July 1921, indorsed by Joseph Suilag and M. J. Greon.

Nichalag Horvath Horvath Rudoton Kish Eve Superior Court Kish Ahree Joseph Suilag M. J. Greon

Plaintiff receives mortgage installment and interest in foreclosure

In a foreclosure suit over property at Harral Avenue and Coleman Street, Alice M. Casey wins a Superior Court judgment for the mortgage installment due at filing plus interest. The Memorandum of Judgment adds interest on the balance, totaling a debt of 666.18 with a note amount of 416.18 plus accrued interest.

Harral Avenue Coleman Alice M. Casey Charles L. Gough

Shelton Man Asks Divorce Wife In N J

Alexander Krawee of Shelton filed for divorce in Superior Court from Christina Krawee formerly of this city now in Jersey City. He alleges desertion in May 1924 after their Jersey City marriage on April 1894.

Shelton Man N. J Alexander Krawee Shelton Ala Christina Krawee

Note Protest and Suit Over Unpaid Loan Proceeding

Kish sues for 8000 dollars claiming the note and protest fee were not paid. A second suit targets Jacob Weimstok N J Greenstein and Cornelius Crongradi over a note Horvath signed on August 8 1921 for 1200 dollars due January 4 1922 and protested.

Duke and Duchess of Talleyrand Reconciled in Court

April 26 report confirms the reconciliation of Duke and Duchess Talleyrand. Lawyer Mattre Jicules said the divorce suit would be withdrawn as both parties agree to reconciliation. The couple plans a second honeymoon departing from Marseilles for India then Tokyo, with hopes of a return to the United States later this year.

Tallayrand Mattre Jicules Anna Gould Seine Reviera Merporatory Marseilles India Tokio Tntimates Japan United States France New York

Lautih Khan Takes Tambriz In Triumph

Constantinople April 26. A Persian force led by Lautih Khan seized Tambriz the second capital of Progresra after battles with Teheran loyalists. He entered the city with his troops, occupied public buildings, issued a manifesto, and promised prosperity and Persian independence. The Shah’s governor and aide were arrested and tried by court martial. Revolt cited money shortages and Bolshevik propaganda as rallying causes.

Constantinople Tambris Pera Sowers Wis Sheroshane Louiih Tambriz Persa

Laundering Pongee Ironing Damp Causes Wrinkles

After laundering pongee, fabric becomes spotted and unsightly if ironed while damp. Pongee should be dry before ironing to avoid damage and dull appearance.

Hold Builder in $10,000 for Deaths From Fire

Wey York April 26 Barnet Epstein builder of the Washington Heights apartment house where Mrs. Laureate Helms and her two children died in a fire. Epstein was held in $10,000 bail on homicide by magistrate McQuade. Witnesses said the building’s conditions allowed tenants to move in without completed electric connections and a candle used for light was believed to start the blaze.

Wey York Barnet Epstein Washington Heights Laureate Helms Grand Jury Maztatrate McQuade Roagistate Epstein Helms

Pimply skin cures with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets

Rural advertising blurb promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentler alternative to calomel for cleansing blood liver and bowels. Claims include clearing pimples reducing bad breath and fatigue while promising safe non irritable action and vegetable composition with olive oil. One or two nightly for a week advised with prices 16¢ and 5¢.

Ed@waren Inok

Trinity awards two prize fellowships to graduates

Hartford April 24 Two prize fellowships to Trinity college graduates were announced by the faculty. K P B Gladstein of Hartford and Verner W Clapp of Poughkeepsie N Y receive the Rus cell fellowship with an annual income of 500 dollars and awarded by faculty vote. Clapp receives the Mary A Terry fellowship yielding about 900 dollars annually and awarded by the college president on faculty recommendation.

Hartford Trinity College Kpb. Gladstein Verner W. Clapp Poughkeepsie N.Y

County Health Officers to Meet on Smallpox Situation

Hartford April 26. A meeting of the eight county health officers in the state was called by Dr. John T. Black Commissioner of the State Department of Health Friday morning at the department offices. The purpose is to acquaint Dr. Black and D Stanley H. Osborn director of preventable diseases with the smallpox situation in the state. No further details were provided.

Hartford John T. Black State “Department of Health Department Black D Stanley H. Osborn

Health lecture arouses Bridgeport interest in Natureopathy

Enthusiastic crowds attend demonstrations at Park Theatre on Main Street in Bridgeport as Dr. Blumer and Natureopathic practitioners showcase treatments. Stories describe dramatic patient recoveries from rheumatism, paralysis, stomach troubles, eye disease, and chronic pain, with free demonstrations and further sessions scheduled for April 27 28 and May 1 2. Public invited to bring sick for free care at the theater option.

Ned the Park Theatre Blumer Society For the Research and Advancement Naturegpathy Natureopathy Bridgeport Casey Louis’ Blumer South New York New Haven Madison Arena Test Bridgeport Ac Park Main St Broad 'S

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Rep Bosak Manufacturing CO Scranton Yer Morris Products CO BY Telegraph CO Bridgeport Hospital Bridge Hospital Cristian Une YMCA Rudolph Kish Duke and Duchess OF Talleyrand Lautih Khan Community Chest Main and Wall Streets Christian Union Seaside Institute Black Rock School Casino Bldg State Street Olivet Church Beach Street Y. W. C. A Beach Street St. George’s Hall Stratford Ave St. George's Hall Bridgeport Financial Federation Laundering Pongee Dr. Edwards Trinity Hindle Drug Stores Sve Vincanth Hospital Getholie Charitable Boy Scouts Jewish Pelfire Bureau Narsedssoc YWCA Park Theatre Main St. Brilzeport
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