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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1924

Page

5

Legal Opinion Defines Sheriff as County Officer

Attorney General Frank EK Healy in a written opinion states a sheriff is a county officer whose salary and duties come from the county. The ruling answers a New Haven county dispute where Sheriff Geddes sought office supplies and county commissioners argued the sheriff was not a county official. The case, referred through the clerk and state comptroller, centers on officer status across eight counties.

New Yen Lua An Jimpress

Glynn's Expenses Met By Gifts Reported To House

George H. Manning reports that James P. Glynn of Winsted Connecticut spent 810 on his campaign for the 69th Congress. All funds came from contributions with 756 from the Republican National Committee and 25 and 335 from other sources. Glynn turned the full amount over to the Republican committee for use in the Fifth District. Patrick B. O'Sullivan of Derby reported expenditures of 1253.91, largely for newspaper advertising, with 515 contributed by friends and others and the rest advanced by himself.

George H. Manning Washington James P. Glynn Winsted Wifth Connecticut Capitol Glynn House of Representiatives Republican National Capewell Republican Committee Patrick B. O’sullivan Derby

Newtown Republican Rally to Feature Trumbull Talk

The Women’s and men’s Republicans of Newtown plan a joint meeting at Parker House Thursday at 8 o’clock where Lieutenant Governor-elect John H. Trumbull will address the gathering. Wallace N. Mitchell will preside, and all Republican men and women in town are invited.

Newtown Parker House John H Trumbull Wallace N. Mitchell Trumbun Charley A. Theala Newtown Country Club Rose Deora Gomperg Wotsford Bridgeport Anna Buteusky Trinty Guild Walter Ho Sterne Newtown Water Company Newtoen Country Club

Vague Exchange Recounts Plans for Walk and Window Browsing

A desultory dialogue notes preparations for an outing and a request to view shop windows. The exchange includes impatience about standing for long periods and a reference to a companion named Jamie. The Kansas City Star source preserves a casual conversational tone.

Witey Jamie Tably Kansas City Star

Effect of denatured alcohol on a drinker debated in court

A jury in Final Superior Court examined the denatured alcohol seized from Salmont in a case charging him with transporting alcohol for sale. Experts testified about how diethyl etherate additives might affect a drinker, while the defense argued the product could be non beverage grade. Witnesses will continue testimony the next morning.

Henry Greenstein William M. Matthie Stalph Salmont David M. Trevartin Trevartin Binte Varda T. Leavenworth Maltbie

Two Men Arrested in New Haven for Ansonia Burglary

Two men identified as George Evans and George Ford were arrested in New Haven for burglary of the Hellabdle Clothes Shop at 95 Main Street in Ansonia. Officers recovered four coins and two dresses from the suspects when they were caught trying to sell the items.

Angonia George Evans George Ford New Haven Ansonia Main Street

Fire Department Captain Holden Mourned In Holden Funeral

Funeral services for Captain Charles W. Holden of Gridse port Fire Department were held at his home on 121 Ann Street with Rev. Henry Whitehead of Trinity Opal Church officiating. A large delegation of firemen escorted the cortege to Mountain Grove Cemetery. pallbearers were captains Edward Foley Michael Bain Michael Dalley John Killian Nicholas Jorn and Arthur T Platt. Delegates included personnel from Engine Nos. 1 and 6 7 8 10 11 22 with captains and lieutenants listed, plus Chemical No. 1 2 3 and Truck companies No. 1 3 and 9 and their officers.

Charles W. Holden Gridseport Fire Department Ann Street Henry Whitehead Trinity Opal Church Mountan Grove Cemetery Edward FP. Foley Michael Bain Michael Dalley John Killian Nicholas Jorn Arthur T. Platt Emen Peter Petr Albert Schmidlin Edward Feley Thiera Wendt James BE Sanmet McBride He. Lilet Thomas Reilly George Raymond Sullivan James McCormick John Dunn Arthur Thut Thomas Carroll Nicholas Horan Martin Grace Walter H Willliam Hlebte Jerome Turpin Bartholomew Farrell Henry Albus Wiliam Laubscher Edward Barry Joseph Whalen George Hummell Christopher Kier Nan Chemical Company No Michael H. Bain John May Hugh Rodgers John Clancy Chemical No George Killian Nicholay Cousina Chemical William Foley Truck Company No Michael Dailey John Smith John W. Doolan Weham Fiuth Patrick Merriter Augustus Hannon John Ward Sidney Tomlin Edward Thornton Frank Bobalka Prank Howgaie Ag William Iele

Garment workers return as plant reopens in city

Six hundred workers of Wolf and Abrams garment makers on Seruce Street return to work after a parley with management. Talks over wage cuts had led to a shutdown Monday, but long meetings yielded a reopening agreement with the plant staying in Avlageport as its lease expires and renewal remains undecided.

Wolf and Abrhams Gament Gnagkers Seruce Street Betwen West Warlers Qufinuts Avidgeport Ise

Luncheon Club Addresses Bank Check Liabilities

Fairfield Luncheon club discusses bank responsibilities to depositors when checks sent for collection are lost in the mail. Banks cannot be liable for checks not yet presented. deposits are not credited until checks are honored. Depositors advised to stop payment and reissue checks to avoid losses.

Fairfield Dee State Banking Department Fairfeld Trust Company Fairfield Trust Company Trust Company Ita

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