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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1919

Page

9

Judge Webb Shifts Court as Riverside Collision Case Moves

Judge J W Webb moved his civil court session to the commissioners room on the first floor of the county building due to heat. The case of William Krisch of Norwalk against Connecticut Co centers on a $3500 damages claim for a car wreck with a trolley in Riverside Norwalk on June 26 and was not completed before adjournment.

J. W. Webb Civil Superior Co Notes County Connecticut Co Stamford Public Utilities Commisson Webb William Krisch Norwalk Agas the Connecticut Co Riverside Norwalk Connecticut

Hartford youths held for fleecing hotels

Two Hartford youths accused of fleecing hotel guests in Scranton Pennsylvania were arraigned in court as fugitives from justice. One claimed to be Raymond Bill, son of a former police chief. the other named Edward Deitrich, son of a New York City official. They were remanded to the Tombs and police chiefs in nearby towns requested they be held until they could be sent for.

New York Scranton Raymond Bill He Conn Edward Deitrich Ford Deeds Pen Yan Mira

Parrott Will Admitted to Probate in Court

The will of the late Henry R. Parrott was confirmed and admitted to probate by Judge Paul L. Miller yesterday. Appraisers named by the court are Hamilton S. Shelton Louh Powe and Frank I. Wer, bankers and attorney. The estate is valued at about $126,000 with the widow as chief heir.

Henry R.pratt Paul L. Mille Hamilton S. Shelton Louh Powe Frank I. Wer Attorfey

Motorman Held For Death Of Manaski

Coroner Phelan rules Motorman Clifford Hitt legally responsible for the death of John Niszmanski after a November 21 trolley crash on F avenue Park Terrace. Niszmanski died December 6 at St Vine hospital from injuries. Coroner says Hitt could not see due to his watch check. witnesses Hodel and Niszmanski stood near the car. Coroner seguirá to criminal authorities for final action. Hitt remains charged.

Phelan Clifford Hitt Brooxa Street John N Ski Manaski Pine Hitt St. Vine Hospital F Avenue Park Terrace Nizmanski H Hut Bok John Hodel Cora Phelan Hades Alee

Government Housing Changes Move Dwellings to Treasury

Congress passes bill transferring government housing from the Department of Labor to the Treasury. The shift will not affect local sale houses or operations in Briport, though the change is not expected to alter nearby housing sales.

Louis VT Bri Port Ara Department of Labor Treasury Department Congress Saleho

Landlady's claim settled on estate of deceased Butler

The estate of James T. Butler, a Bridgeport soldier who died intestate, was placed into probate. Mary G. Beaver, the landlady, presented a claim for 4100.20 against a total estate of 712 cash plus claims. John Maloney and Maurice Schack were named as commissioners to distribute the estate. Funeral expenses and small bills will be paid from the assets.

Mary G. Beaver James T. Butler

Winchester Smith Willimantic Plant Idle After Closure

About 150 chiniets and moulders at the Winchester Co. in Willimantic became idle as the plant closed. The firm granted a wage increase but workers demanded an eight and a half day with ten hours' pay and threatened to strike at 9:40. At 7:30 a tire was posted closing the plant for inventory until December 29.

Winchester-Smith Willimantic Smif Winchester ‘Co

Montenegrins Resist Serbs Near Cattinge Front

Paris dispatch reports fierce fighting by Montenegrins against Serbian forces around Cattinge in December. An official communique from the Montenegrin government in a Paris suburb claims Serbians used women and children as human shields to hinder Montenegrin defense.

Paris Silentenaeria Catitinge Montene

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