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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1925

Page

7

Refund Slips to Be Issued for Commuters by Wednesday

New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad said in White Plains that refund slips for fare reductions will likely be issued by Wednesday. Purchasers of tickets from August 1 to the time of refund issuance may obtain cash rebates. vouchers will be issued upon presentation of ticket book covers.

Ann Benjamin Spook New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad White Plains Justies Sthay Tompkins Supreme Court Publ Service Commission of New York New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company Grand Central Terminal New Haven Conn Wil Spock Public Service Commission

Water shipment saves freight to Milwaukee via water route

Nearly $50,000 in freights was saved by shipping a cargo of flax seed from Port Arthur to Milwaukee via the water route. The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Tidewaters association issued the report to show the potential of the Lawrence deep water way project.

Port Arthur Ont Milwaukee Great Lake

Council Delays on 1919 Bond Money Resolution

Rapid motions in the Common Council last Monday tangled amendments to retrieve 200 000 dollars in 1919 bond funds from an injunction. The three member committee was to seek court instruction, while the mayor warned of a possible veto and the clerk said the measure is dead.

Common Council W. J. Ard Ara and Koehler Henry Rotireenstein Brown Superior Court Ena Wilbert Sanford Fred W. Harrison oMmpla Ard Fred Hardson Alderman Sanford A&d Tvag D'Alla I. William Behrens

Man Injured by Dredge Cable Near Yellow Mill Bridge

Christopher Hanson forty five a Bridgeport Dredge and Dock Company employee suffered a fractured leg when a steel cable tautened by the dredge bucket struck him on the barge at the Yellow Mill bridge. He was transported to Bridgeport hospital in good condition last night.

Christopher Hanson Bridgeport Dredge and Dock Company Yellow Mill Bridge Bridgeport Ttme Hanson H. A. Savitz

Grocers Bankrupt Skoulos Brothers Adjudged Bankrupt

The Skoulos Brothers company Nor walk grocers was adjudged bankrupt in bankruptcy court by Referee John Keogh. The firm shows debts of $8,959.60 against assets of about $2,700.

Skoulos

Car Collision Injures Fairfield Man Blames Brakes

Patrick J. Mack, forty one, of Danbury road Fairfield, was struck by a Ford driven by John Kalesar on Ash street near Hedford avenues yesterday at about 10 am. Mack suffered a left ankle fracture and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital. he returned home after treatment. Kalesar, arrested on reckless driving and faulty brakes charges, was held on $100 bond. Police say the car could have stopped if brakes were efficient. Mack was crossing the street at the time.

Patrick J. Mack Danbury Road Fairfield John Kalesar Ford

Leader of Narcotic Peddling Arrested in New Haven

Abraham Letitek, named by Federal Agents as the kingpin of the narcotic trade in New Haven, is held on $10,000 bond after a late night arrest. Two others charged with possession of narcotics are also detained.

New Haven Abraham Letitek

Opinion Declines Restoration of Eclectic Doctors Licenses

Hartford August 7 AP Attorney General Healy says state health department should deny restoration petitions of the eclectic examining board for licenses to practice as eclectic physicians in Connecticut. Licenses revoked after grand jury inquiry cited fraud. board members changed, petition signed by four of five. Prosecution possible. Supreme Court previously upheld the council of health power to revoke.

Hartford Eclectic Examining Board Conneticut State ‘Council of Health Frank FE. Healy Ernest A. Markham James E. Hair Ralph L. White John O. Perry Perry Modestine ©. Coppola Raymond C. Prisque Anthony R. Campo Supreme Court High Court Healy Council of Health Salvatore A. Scimeco New Haven Connecticut Eclectic Examining Board Connecticut Hlaaly Seimeco Sclmeco Eclectic Board St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons

Eye injury awards $9167 for Stratford man employed at American Tube

Patrick Breen of 20 Goodwin Place Stratford receives 9167.50 in compensation for the loss of his left eye and permanent injury to the right eye suffered at work on March 11, 1925 at the American Tube and Stamping Company. The award covers half pay for 520 weeks at 17.43 weekly, plus a lump sum representing 20 weeks of working hours through September.

Edward T. Buckingham Patrick Breen Goodwin Place Stratford American Tube and Stamping Company

Shelton Man Reported as Improved After Andover Road Crash

Aug 7. Reports from Lawrence Mass state that Thomas Pennifeather of 200 Howe Avenue remains seriously injured from a car crash on the Andover road near Lawrence that killed three companions. He suffers a concussion and other injuries but is reported to stand a fair chance of recovery. Andover police hold a warrant for his arrest on a technical manslaughter charge.

Shelton Lawrence Mass Thomas Pennifeather Howe Avenue Andover Lawrence

Two Cars Stolen in Stamford Recovered in Newark

Stamford reports a car stolen from Herbert Beardalay of Tokoneke was found in Newark this evening. Two men in custody will be brought back to Stamford. William Ferrett of Stamford was arrested in Elizabeth with a stolen machine tied to Marine Carille at 13 Hast main street Stamford.

Stamford Herbert Beardalay Tokoneke Newark William Ferrett Elizabeth Marine Carille Eprijar

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