Ogden Named Trustee in Bridgeport Die Company Case
James W. Ogden was chosen trustee for the insolvent Bridgeport Die and Machine Co after a contentious hearing in Bankruptcy Court with Referee John Keogh. Opposed by George B. Clark, and facing claims of improper solicitation, Ogden's trusteeship was confirmed with votes totaling $44,179.56 from creditors. Clark held $3,798.81 in votes. a prior letter from Ogden while receiver was deemed forbidden solicitation. The company, tied to several local creditors and a total liability of $66,838 with $10,500 equity, was declared voluntary bankrupt, linked to Porter Box, Connecticut Office Supply, Barnum Forge, and Compressed Paper Box companies.
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George B. Clark
Bridgeport Die
Machine Head
James W. Ogden
Bridgeport Die and Machine Company
John Keogh
Brisk Contusion
Georgeb. Clark
Lorin W. Wills
Clark
Ogden
Keogh
Connecticut
Distro
New York
Reveree Keogh
Ogien
Keard
Ogden d S Trustes
Willie
United States District Court
Keom
Sant Shat Myr
Willis
Osdentes
Tam
Rustec
Yeserday
Elra
Porter Box Company
Connecticut Office Supply Company
Barnum Forge Company
Compressed Paper Box Company
Bridgeport
American Hardware Company
W. S Buckley
Barnum Motor
Bridgeport Forge Company
Dr. FP. EB. Muckmiller
Bridgeport Gas Light Company
T. M. Warnes
Bridgeport Testing Laboratory
Sli
Bridgeport Betting Company
Bridgeport Flydeaulic Company
Filion Machine Tool Company
A. W. Burritt Company
Bridgeport Coat & Apron Supply Company
A. Borg
Chapman & Bangs
Crane Compan
Cave Welding Company
Cain Compan
Cutting Woods
New England Coal Company
Connecticut Marine Boiler Works
Chamber Hny& Shropshire
Dw DeWolfe
R. G. Dun & Company
Ernest C. Eccles
Electric Repair Company
H. M. Edlsworka
Frank Fl. Fargo Company
John H. Finnegan
Gledhill Company
Charles Freene
G. W. Goodsell Company
John Hallipenny
Harrison, Schnee and Coorey
J C. Haenerberg
R. M. Houston
Hawley Hardware Company
Lynch Trothers
P J. McGee
Thomas Morrissey
Merchant
Buckingham Marsh
Mls Company
Frank Miller Lumber Company
Silman & Stam Company
Godfrey Company
Southworth's
T’nstech Iluminating Company
Unierwood Typewriting Company
Radio Programs Boost Listener Interest Tonight
Three radio programs stand out Brunswick hour Evertady hour and U S navy night with Admiral Hilary Jones as speaker at the last event through WJY at 9 45 p m WBZ will feature S T Dana president of the Society of American Foresters at 7 15 p m on New Forests For Old Radio moving picture receivers will be tested in homes of government officials Washington inventor C Francis Jenkins to stage a public demonstration also noted are claims of radio cures and a Seattle fleet flagship testing new short wave apparatus with plans for polar experiments and wide area communication
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Hilary Jones
WJY
WBZ
S. T. Dana
Society of American Foresters
Washington
C Francis Jenkins
Seattle
Australia
North Pole
Bethel pirate suspect sought by U S officers
White Plains officials, led by U S Marshal Cunningham, seek Bernard Davis alias Alfred Harding on piracy charges tied to the 1922 J Scott Hankinson raid off Gloucester. Connecticut also charges him in the Bethel factory arson case of April 2, with alibi defense claiming he was at home in Lynbrook, L I.
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White Plains
United States
Cunningham
Boston
Bernard Davis
Alfred Harding
Connecticut
Harding
Bethel
Conn
Lynnbrook
L. 1
Comrades in Arms Honor World War Hero Herbert Martin
Fairfield April 27 Special Large delegations of American Legion members English and Canadian War veterans attended the funeral today of Herbert Martin who died at work in Bridgeport Mills last Friday. The 2:30 funeral cortege left Greenfield road for St. George's Episcopal Church where a Legion mass was held. The Legion guard of honor and pallbearers Frank Bailey Patrick Daly William Sweeney Thomas Walsh Henry Wahlgren participated. Burial followed in Mountain Grove cemetery. Survived by wife Elizabeth and five children John George Lawrence Herbert and Robert. He served in the Black Watch regiment noted for heavy losses at Ypres in World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Herbert Martin
Bridgeport Mills
Greenfield Road
St. George's Episcopal Church
Bridgeport
Erskine Kelly
Legion
Father Kelly
Frank Bailey
Charlies Bailey
Patrick Daly
William Sweeney
Thomas Walsh
Henry Wahlgren
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Elizabeth
Hetherington Martin
John
George
Lawrence
Herbert
Robert
Black Watch
Ypres
Bootleg Baronets Letter Blames Patrol In Cash Crisis
A confidential missive from Broderick Hartwell warns of a disastrous financial setback if cargo cannot be landed. He urges secrecy to protect contributors and avoid press disclosure that could thwart efforts to salvage value and land the remaining balance.
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New York
Gands
Broderick Hartwell
Accountant Addresses Credit Men Tonight at University Club
The Bridgeport Credit Men association will hold a 6:30 PM meeting at the University Club featuring H. F. Steward of Steward and Monde New Haven on Financial Analysis from the Viewpoint of the Creditor and Arthur B. Weiss on Bankruptcy Law. An open forum will follow both speeches.
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Bridgeport Credit Men's Association
University Club
H. F. Steward
Steward and Monde
New Haven
Arthur B. Weiss
Seward
Meetings Tonight In Bridgeport And Nearby Lodges
Local listings show meetings tonight at multiple Bridgeport sites including State Armory and Broad street lodges. Names such as Mithra lodge, Carpenters and Joiners, I O F, and K of P appear among the groups, with assorted temples and circles hosting sessions.
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Bridgeport Rifle Club
State Armory
Konckapotanauh Tribe
I. O
Main Street
Mithra Lodge
Carpentera and Joiners
Elm Street
Immediate Relief Association
Broad Street
Court Pequonnock
Catalpa Circle
Shenandoah Lodge
Housatonic Avenue
Corinthian
Muscnt Temple
Freundsehe
Betsey Ross Council
Daughter of Liberty
Cannon St
Red Rose Ohelo
Palle
Warner Elde
Signs of Summer Arrive as Streets and Parks Stir
Warm weather brings outdoor life with awnings rising and shoe shines returned to the streets. A newsie is caught by a friendly traffic officer near Main Street, then warned kindly. Seaside park sees walkers and beach cleanup as tides drop debris ashore. Sheriff D Elia to serve warrants for May 4 meeting to elect two registrars. officials expect reelection of Drew and White as registrars. May 4 may also bring Alderman Bale’s resignation and a second meeting warning. Tax collectors report a sharp rush with $250,000 collected by day’s end, with $887,000 previously. Garden apartments tennis courts receive yearly repair and tournaments, and the Tennis Association led by Ill man runs leagues. M A tennis courts near Tranistan Avenue and Atlantic Street are busy, with 17 courts and advance reservations. A Y coaching commission teaches beginners.
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Donato D'Ema
Behrens
D'Elia
Sherifia
WiWam Lousbury
Thomas I. White
Arthur A, Bale
Tranistan Avenue
Atlantic Street
Ex Kaiser Cheers Election News in Fragmented Germany
Amid flatfolded remarks on Von Hindenburg’s election, German political factions split over a workable majority. Rightist coalitions push to avoid a parliamentary rsn and the fate of Prussia’s Traun ministry looms as parties weigh foreign policy and republican constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilerr Geasler
Vi Hindenburg
Prus
Otto Traun
The
Kreunzeitung
Sten
Die Zeit
von Hindenburg
Germany
Deutache Alcometie Zaltune
Ft Adda
Berliner Tageblatt
Wilhem IE
Prominent Leader Praises Hindenburg as Unstained Patriot
Louis Hilzinger of the Steuben Society lauds Paul von Hindenburg as a patriotic, peace seeking leader who stands for Germany's self respect and rebuilding. He notes Hindenburg’s age, conservative stance, and view that peace is the only path after World War I. Fulzinger adds surprise at the election and hopes for no new war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindenburg
Louis Hilzinger
Barnum Avenue
Steuben Society
German Republic
Germany
Mr. Hilzinger
Dr. Marx
von Hindenburg
Mr. Fulzinger
Election of Von Hindenburg Signals German Sentiment and Risk
Editorial analysis surveys international reactions to Hindenburg’s ascent. British and French observers fear renewed rigidity in policy and cautions over Rhineland tensions. The piece notes German optimism for return to prestige and reliance on foreign loans to stabilize future development.
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Marshal von Hindenburg
Germany
France
Rhineland
Tannenburg
Amsterdam
Girl Killed as Car Strikes Near Mill Hill Avenue
A man was reported dying after a trolley car collision on Parrim Avenue near Mill Hill. Clifford B. is charged with reckless driving after witnesses said the car struck the man who jumped from the trolley, leaving him with a fractured skull and rushed to Bridgeport Hospital. The driver was initially summoned for court while the injured man’s condition remained critical.
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Clarence FF
King Street
Stratford
Bridgeport Hospital
Helms
Clifford B
Trowe
Mate
Hite
Parrim Avenue
Mill Hill Avenue
Hirt
Hitt
Bids for 500000 Library Will Be Asked Tomorrow
The Central Burroughs public library plans a $600000 project with bids due by May 21. Three proposals cover carpentry masonry and painting plumbing heating and ventilating and electrical work. The Library Board must advertise under city ordinance and will select the lowest responsible bid while bids are open to nonresidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
New Central Burroughs Library
Central Burroughs Public Library
Library Board
Bridgeport
Frederick J. Dixon
Finding of Facts in Chapman Case Draws Appeals
The draft argues trial rulings on witness testimony and exhibits including revolvers ammunition and personal effects. It claims Judge Jennings overruled objections by Frederick J Groehl and contends key identifications and venue rulings were improper. Chicago era references andWitnesses include Alcorn Gideon Johnson Shean and others with Chapman’s alleged presence in New York and alleged alibi gaps.
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Chapman
Hugh M. Alcorn
Reinhart L. Gideon
Alcorn
Stite
Frederick J. Groehl
Jennings
Davidson and Leventhal
T’strolman Skelly
Ford
Apo
Walter Eshean
Mr. Gideon
James J . Governor
Praterick Barnes
Albert A. Newton
Charles W. Murphy
Danbury
Freedman
New York
New Rtalia
Edward L. Johnson
Shean
Trig
Gerald Chapman
Iincan
Gerald Chapmen
Prize Money Goes To Needy Writers
Miss Edna Ferber winner of the 1924 Pulitzer for So Big donated her $1000 prize to the Authors' League fund for the care of needy writers and artists in a letter stating the gift partial discharge of great obligations.
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New York
Edna Ferber
Authors’ Leagues Fund
Ferber
Grass fire threatens two stations as flames move through Stratford area
A grass fire on Stratford avenue spread to Koxgath and East Main street yesterday at 5 45 pm. Residents feared two nearby gasoline stations would be hit. An alarm for Box 631 summoned several fire companies. No damage was reported.
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Stratford Avenue
Koxgath
East Main Street
Police Capture Ansonia Driver After Wild Chase
Shelton April 27 special George L Lewis of Ansonia appeared in court to answer charges of reckless driving driving under the influence and intoxication. A dramatic pursuit ended with Lewis being captured after his car overturned injuring a woman named Mia Lewis and another occupant. James Wood was found guilty of intoxication with a $5 fine and $17.56 costs. Peter Geraldi, driver of the car involved in a fatal accident, faced charges of reckless driving and gross negligence with cases continued pending coroner report. Peter Sakes was charged with neglect of his children and his case continued until May 11 while Geraldi’s breach of peace case continued until May 1.
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Sheltox
George L. Lewis
Monda
Lewis
Shelton
Donovan
Howe Avenue
Merth
Huntington Road
Mobil
T' Reservoirs
Lew
Plac
Bonda
Peter Sakes
Peter Geor
Fear Forest Fires New Haven Warns on Fire Danger
Weather Bureau warned of very dangerous atmospheric conditions as humidity drops and a brisk northerly wind intensify fire risk in forests near New Haven. Ad promotes laxative Brom Quinine tablets with dubious health claims and ends with a generic advertisement attribution to W. Grove Co.
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New Haven
Weather Bureau
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Wils
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Laurel
Leverty Drug Stores
Oukey Drug Stores
Howland Dry Goody Co
D. M. Read Co
Smith-Murray Co
Laurel Laboratories, Inc
East 34Th St
New York City
Phillips Mlk
Magnesia
Plonrer
ALE Mioplesos
Montenamatad Wali Swvatory
Saber Scientifa
M. Echlossman
SOM
Third Ave
36Th. &T
CAAT
U. S
Claim Harding
Gloucester
Comrades IN Arms
Bootleg Baronet
Mmer
Fairfield Avenue
Seaside Park
Edward A. Drew
Drew
Famies
Garden Apartments
Illman
Tennis Association
Org
Kaiser
Vossische Zeitunz
Democraty Party
Ith
von Hindenhuis
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Ami
Apperry
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Euvers
Helzinger
von Hinedenburg
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Visistarstie Smuvit
Dawes
State
Gilbert Streets
Charles 8. Palmer
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Washington, D. C
U. S. Capitol
White House
Congressional Library
Smithsonan Institute
Lincoln Memorial
Washington Monument
Mt. Vernon
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co
Touraine
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