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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1923

Page

20

Templeton Signs Papers to Bring Maddock to State

Templeton issues extradition papers signed by Governor Templeton and County Detective Antonia Tomanto to return Elarald Maddock and his wife Viola of Roxbury from New York City. Maddock faces murder charges in Roxbury for the July 8 taxi-driver death. Viola is held as a material witness.

Torrington Telestam Charles 4. Templeton Antonia Tomanto Luitchfield County Elarald Mad Voeka Viola Roxbury New York City Wastie Triniie Waterbury Bedford Village Maddocks Connecticut Tringle Brewsters Danbury Madducks

Bankrupt grocer owes city back taxes of 275

Adolf Zeisler a grocer of 428 Wancock avenue Bridgeport filed voluntary bankruptcy. The clerk of the United States district court listed liabilities at 2260.50 with assets 350. Creditors included Bridgeport Taxes City of Bridgeport Sava FB Al Jacob Arnold Bernstein Bernstein & Kurman Bresky Bridgeport Paper Comstock & Willett Goldberger Hofich Marcus & Sobel Read & Tullock and others.

NEW Wavisn Adolf Zeisler Wancock Avenue Bridgeport Unitedweisser Sava al- Jacob Arnold Bernstein Bernstein & Kurman Bresky Iridgeport Paper Comstock & Willett K. Goldberger F Hofiich Marcus & Sobel Afiner Read & Tullock Wifhiam Sehridt

Greenwich Board Reports Healthful Water Supply

Greenwich August 23 The Health Department and local physicians report inquiries about diphtheria and typhoid fever tied to water but say Greenwich water is excellent. Official state tests deemed satisfactory with only one diphtheria case and one whooping cough case in a population of about 23 000. Typhoid source remains unknown but linked to seafood consumption.

Greenwich State Department of Health Easih Alphiheria O Greenwiel

Unmasked bandits rob State Bank of Troy Ind

Two unmasked men held up the State Bank of Troy Indiana late today and compelled the cashier and roller man into the vault. They secured about four thousand dollars and escaped in an automobile.

Ind State Bank of Troy

Man Sues for 4090 Dollars Over Bicycle Collision

John Mierzcjewski of Stratford filed a suit in Superior court against Henry Lehipal alleging injuries from a June 14 collision on Ros euth street and Crescent venue when a truck operated by Lehipal struck him. Case set for action on the first Tuesday in September.

Roseuth Street Crescent Henry Lehipal John Mierzcjewski Stratford Lehi

Freundschaft Rebekah Lodge Holds Annual Outing

The Freundschaft Rebekah Lodge held its annual outing at Mrs. George Pilom's home in Sport All yesterday afternoon and evening with over 40 guests. A business meeting preceded a social, followed by games, dancing, and music. Refreshments were served. another picnic is planned at Walnut Beach on September 6.

Freundschaft Rebekah Lodge George Pilom Walnut Beach

Heavy fines for motorists under liquor influence

Four motorists were charged with driving while under the influence. Alfred Hayne was fined 200 dollars and costs with a 10 day jail term. Muel Pluntt received a fine and costs with a suspended sentence. Owls TL Chapman paid 150 dollars and costs with a suspended 10 day jail term. James J. Woolsey got a continuance to August 29. Floward Hawly was released on 100 dollars bond for trial August 29. Wank Celille was fined 35 dollars and costs for reckless driving. Orr was found not guilty of reckless driving and discharged.

Ade Ty City Alfred Hayne North Avenua Muel Pluntt Westport T Owls TL Chapman Engewood Place Whd Jams J. Woolsey Haliett Street

Vacations Hold Up Civic Centre Exchange Plan

The article reports a stalled exchange plan involving the Burroughs Library and City National, tying the civic centre project to Mall Street at Broad, Bank, and State Streets. Library Board quorum is needed to approve, with William Burnham and Henry 4 Bishop returning from vacations. Mayor Atwater notes no hurry.

Mall Street Burroughs Library City National Bari Broad Bank William Burnham Henry Bishop Library Board Moremany Atwater Bis

Attempt to rob grocery store ends as owner wakes

The incident occurred at a grocery store on Lexington Avenue when the owner awoke to see men attempting to pry a window. Police reported no entry and the thieves fled. In a separate case, burglars entered the Willim D. Bishop garage on Courtlaid Street by smashing a window, leaving an open luggage box and stealing four wheels from a small wagon.

Anthony Tairua Mike Sur Lexington Avenur Willim D. Bishop Smi

Boston Poised For Incoming Immigrant Liners

Boston announces September 1 arrivals as liners return to port of entry. Ships named include Samaria Wini fredian White Star Haverfort and others expected to dock or be redirected to New York. Officials posted notices indicate this port will see multiple steamers tied to immigration flow.

Boston Nis Samaria Winifredian White Star Haverfort Rite New York Ter Taal Feai Saveral Iminks

File $1,500 Action Against Newark Co

Giuseppe Bacchiocchi of this city filed in the superior court a $1,500 suit against the American Insurance Company of Newark. He claims his automobile insured for $1,000 was stolen December 10, 1923, during a policy effective July 28, 1922 for one year. The action is returnable on the first Tuesday in September.

Giuseppe Bacchiocchi American Insurance Company Newark Nich Yuesday

Police Arrest Man as Minor Drives Car

A man was arrested after a minor operated a car owned by him, charged with allowing a minor to drive under state law. Hedegard of Colorado again faced arrest early yesterday and was released on his operator's license for appearance in City court this morning.

TE. Hedegard Sat Colorado Agenua

Father of former administrator of local fuel dies

James A Skinner aged 83, longtime Bridgeport resident and father of James D Skinner, former local fuel administrator, died Wednesday at Bridgefield. He served in the Civil War, later lived in Syracuse and Denver, and moved to Bridgeport in 1920. Survived by two sons James D and Edmond N of New York. Funeral in Baldwinsville tomorrow.

James A. Skinner Bridgeport Bridgefield Mr. Skinner James Skinner Syracuse Cornelia Norton Baldwinsville N. C Denver Col Daniel T George W. Skinner James D Edmond N. Skinner New York Baldwineville

Arrest Made in Paterson Theft Case Involving Sisko

Stanley Sisko, a boarder at 9 Lafayette street, Paterson New Jersey, was arrested yesterday on a theft charge after Stanley Piel reported a Bureau in his home ransacked and $1100 missing. Piel identified Sisko as a suspect who disappeared after the loss was found. Sisko is to be arraigned in City Court this morning.

Stanley Piel Lafayette Street Stanley Sisko Paterson N. J. Sisko Piel Sisko

Contract breach suit for 10004 in Superior Court

Mart Romgivin of this city sues Steve Farkas of Tolland in Superior Court for damages of 10004 alleging a July 41 contract to exchange farms in West Willington for two properties in Stra with a July 14 completion date. The defendant allegedly refused to fulfill terms.

Marty Romgivin Steve Farkas Tolland Iast Byne Farms West Willington

Unclear Skin Care Ad Claims Prompt Cautious Note

Readable ad text touts quick eczema relief and skin healing with antiseptic "s quid" style product. Claims promise removal of eczema pimples and blackheads, with low prices. Tone mirrors era sensational health advertisements.

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