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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1920

Page

13

Four New Suits Filed in Court For Auto Accident Damages

Four new automobile collision damages suits were filed in Superior Court totaling $41,000. Plaintiffs include Alice May Mills suing Webster C. Vowell of New York for $16,000 for injuries from a collision at Fairfield avenue near Gilman street. Florina C. Moyrell seeks $10,000 from Miranda of Bridgeport for injuries on September 20 last. Scofield of Stamford and Macintyre of Saws Fork seek damages for injuries from a collision involving a vehicle owned by a co defendant and driven by Israel Miller. A separate case involves a Vineya vehicle accident on Fairfield avenue.

Alice May Mills Webster C. Vowell New York Down Byrr De-Fendant Walter Leer Johnson Fairfield Avenue Gilman Street Filex Shel Florina C. Moyrell Miranda Bridgepor Ris Sly Mirandi Miminda Wrensie Scofiald Starmiford Macintyre Injerios Carter Scofield Atenek Bey Israel Miller Neshigenes John Psi Bridgenort Argiane Mareehihd

School Secretary to Receive Wage Increase of $200

The board proposes a $200 raise for Miss Florence 8 fork secretary to Superintendent S J Slawson, part of budget plans. Other clerical staff received 15 to 27 percent raises previously, with Miss Kirk and Miss Nitsche noted for prior steps.

Florence Fork S. J. Slawson Wynkoop Miss Mitsche Avaunt John & Wyrkoop Me Wynkoeop Alfred C. Fones Koop Assista

A Flying Furnace Meteor Flight Fact

A meteor enters about eighty miles up and vanishes from view at thirty miles. It travels fifty miles before atmospheric friction burns it up. The friction is reckoned to raise its temperature by 16,000,000 degrees.

Invention Promises 34 Miles Per Gallon Ford Carburetor

A new carburetor by Air Friction Carburetor Co of Dayton claims to cut gasoline use 30 to 40 percent, boost power, and enable easy starting in cold weather. It allows running on cheaper fuels and promises up to 40 miles per gallon, with a 30 day trial and local-agent opportunities.

Madison St Dayton Ohio Ford Suill Axceep

Sister of Aviator Found Dead Refutes Suicide Claim

The sister of a missing aviator declares suicide impossible, stating her brother was alive two weeks before his body was found and that no powder burns or wounds were present. She asserts a note attributed to him was written by another person and cites evidence suggesting murder.

New “Reether Vinker Angeles Mia Ciegs Merwin O'Reion Mire Morro Associata Rhe Mt Briencide Fae

Meigs Employees Gift Insurance Policy to Staff

Meigs and Company offers a Christmas group life and disability plan with Provisions Insurance of Barbyfora. Eligible employees receive varying death benefits from 600 to 1000 dollars based on tenure, with total disability benefits paid as lump sums or installments, funded by the employer and subject to Connecticut workers’ compensation rules.

Meigs and Company Proveliers Insurance Company Baryfora Meigs & Calye Leon Meige & Co Inu She Wurkien

School Board Orders Ashes Removal at All Openings

School board directs removal of ashes across all schools within seven sections under the school department. It plans next year’s work with a projected appropriation of 2504 for the task. An attempt to have Health Department handle waste collection was rejected as impractical and costly.

Board of Voianis Tnt Board of Sagation 2 Weit Val Sr Levbens. Ie

Town Carries Case Against Constable To Supreme Court

A town appeals a case against a constable to the Supreme Court alleging injury in a motorist incident. The owner of a vehicle seeks damages for medical bills, lost wages, and related expenses while the town seeks recovery of costs and asserts medical services were covered. The case centers on liability and compensation claims.

Supreme Court Arden Devine Bamit Beas Syushi Hlaiey Pride Elelori Tergier Oridy Vie Automobile

Court voids marriage of underage bride Julia Warshaw Berman

Court annulled the marriage of Julia Warshaw Berman of Hlamford to Jack Berman of Newslave finding the bride under age and coerced into the ceremony. Attorney Thomas M. Cute Unan reported an appointment of marriage and the committee was tasked to judge the evidence.

Perie Thomas M. Cute Julia Warshaw Berman Hlamford Jack Berman Newslave Shay Cullinan

Wages of Laborers Reduced Seven and Half Cents

Springfield Mass December report indicates labor wages cut by seven and a half cents per hour as a push from labor groups sees reductions tied to economic pressures. The article notes the action followed by workers and mentions associated union responses and local economic impacts.

Springfield Mass Dex

Milford and Devon Men to Discuss Public Dock Plan

Milford and Devon residents meet at the town hall to discuss a proposed new public dock project. The meeting aims to address concerns about the canal area, bridge construction, and potential impact on local traffic and river usage.

Milford Devon

Sir Geddes' Son Sails From U. S. to Enter Rugby

Demest Cwedes VI year old son of Sir Geddes sailed today from New York aboard the Caravanry bound for Tagien d to join Rusby to pursue rugby. He was accompanied by C Agustin Wlarenes Taney and his mother waved him off from the Mindson River bridge with farewell.

Sir Geddes’ Son U. S Rugby New York Demest Cwedes

Superior Court Hears of Judge Curtis' Death

Traey, clerk of Li Eupesior earrt, testified before members of the Statefield County bar about the judge Curtis death. The memo suggests a meeting to discuss the matter and potential proceedings.

Superior Court Curtis Traey Li Eupesior Earrt Matefield Coun Nemaiber

Disease numbers fall off in city during past week

A garbled summary reports declines in disease cases across the city over the past week with scattered mentions of dips, fevers, and public health notes. It notes totals near forty patients with varying outbreaks and references tuberculosis, typhoid, measles, diphtheria, and other illnesses amid a broader health update.

Ope Peat Emilita Megeles Viiely Gap Hell New Haven Bridgenart Aektiord Newtown Ieasle Attech

Foreclosure verdict in Missionary Society case over note

A court awards the defendant in a foreclosure dispute tied to a $7,000 note given by Willan, Thom p. Ban to Los. The plaintiff accuses a missionary society of default and seeks property seizure, with court action proceeding through the agency of the judge and local authorities.

Renee Dasa Beit Penor Gillah Taryn T. Marois Washish Scommren Torbesten X.Y Willan Thom P. Ban

Legislators in House Consider Fred K Hupford

Legislators in the house prepare for Fred K Hupford nominations in a Stratford meeting Tuesday evening. The event focuses on party leadership roles and delegates for president, vice president, clerk, messengers, and doorkeepers with Field County hopefuls present.

HOUSE Fred K. Hupford Cubea Startford Youse Fyeld Alziit O'Dach

Wife Granted Divorce on Grounds of Cruelty

The Supreme Court heard yesterday a divorce case where Josephine sought dissolution on cruelty grounds. Custody or alimony details were discussed as the judge weighed relevant evidence and proceedings in Stamford.

Livarce Cnatges Urialte Josephine Bo Ind Stamford Row Breakien Jerry

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