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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
5
A fragment from the Kansas City Journal records a dialogue about marriage. The old bachelor asks if one is down on matrimony and contemplates letting well alone, reflecting a cautious view on wedlock.
London reports on December 3 as Bonar-Law and the British government press the Allies to demand the surrender and trial of the former Emperor William. The chancellor announced a government committee to study how much the enemy could pay, amid war-time fiscal concerns.
An inventory in the estate of Charles J5 Wisenman, a late mason contractor in this city, lists total property at 9 539 40 with personal property 7 199 40 and real estate 2 400. John Speidel and William Bisemman served as appraisers of the property.
Milford reports the Honor Roll now complete after a year of canvassing. Rose and Maipass faced hostility and suspicion while gathering names, with locals advised to withhold information. A full list is nearly ready for Town Clerk Rose to verify against the municipal board, with lives lost to be confirmed before gold stars. Names of service members still missing should be sent in promptly for inclusion.
Sued for $55,000 in a note action Arthur Wittand allegedly gave to Manly A. Ruland last year and the note remains unpaid. The suit, brought by Irving and Manly Rue hind of New York City, is returnable to the Superior Court for the January term. Also noted is aBridgeport tax collection campaign led by Thomas Q. Smith and William F. Husgell to recover back taxes across property business and auto assessments. Thomas Q. Smith is on the collector’s payroll. William F. Russell, former assessor, aids due to familiarity with assessments.
Senator Kellogg argues for a League of Nations as a world tribunal to arbitrate disputes and foster public opinion, not a global government. He urges an open treaty system, German reforms, and a public-sentiment driven alliance to prevent war and maintain just relations.
Engineer H deb Parsons testified in Bridgeport Superior Court that the piers for the Grand Street Bridge were built in practical accord with city specifications. The $240,000 claim by H. DeVoe Tompkins, Inc. against the city was adjourned as hearings continued, with questions about one operation concrete work and a nine day delay by Tompkins witnesses. The hearing was expected to resume and extend through the following week.
John G. Evans of this city was awarded 350 damages by a Common Pleas jury after claims a passing automobile brushed him from a trolley running board. Jyans sued Arthur J. Corbett for 1000, alleging Corbett's car collided with the trolley. Corbett denied liability claiming trolley at fault. witnesses said trolley sped 30 mph and rolled 120 feet before stopping. Attorney Henry J. Shannon said Corbett negligent. This was Shannon's fifth win before the Camman Pleas jury.
The article explains chipped gear teeth on outer edges should be chamfered by grinding. Grinding may heat the gear slightly to reduce further chipping, allowing continued use until a replacement is installed.
The present Swedish queen is closely related to Germany’s imperial family as a granddaughter of Emperor William, making her a first cousin of the German emperor. A Brooklyn citizen notes travel exposes bluff about foreign benefits, urging personal travel to see through pretenses.
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