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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
11
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The Connecticut Trust & Safe Deposit Co sues to clarify who receives the Barnum trust surplus income and to clear the administrator of liability. Herbert Barnum Seeley, a grand son, held one ninth and possibly another ninth after Mrs. Barnum’s death, with various assignments totaling nine ninths. Clinton Barnum Seeley has repurchased five portions. remaining portions were offered but refused. Witnesses describe low sums advanced for assignments and the legality of transactions. The case, before Judge Webb, continues with examinations focusing on validity of transfers and eventual distribution.
Sugar wholesale prices are predicted not to exceed 10 to 12 cents a pound after January with a possible rise above 10 cents. Despite large Cuban raw sugar imports and 20 million pounds of refined western sugar arriving, Bridgeport dealers lack clear allotment details. Federal Food Administrator Williams notes a sugar famine break but warns retail prices will rise above the 10 cent government standard. Local estimates set likely range at 11 to 14 cents.
Two applications for divorce were filed yesterday in the Superior court. John E. Robinson of this city seeks a divorce from Mary Green whom he married September 4, 1901 in New York, alleging desertion since October 1. Mike Juhos also seeks a divorce from Jon Juhos, both of this city, claiming cruelty and desertion since November 14, 1914. They were married April 14, 1916, and have one child, John, four years old.
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