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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1919

Page

7

Gill and Keena Resign From Revenue Dept

Gill and Keena tendered their resignations from the internal revenue department effective today. Successors to Gill and Keena have not been named and will be announced by Collector Walsh in Hartford. Gill, a Bridgeport man, has served as city sheriff and assistant city clerk and assessor, with prior Treasury Department work. Keena is a former Norwalk city clerk and has been with the revenue department for three years.

Lawrence J. Gill James A. IxXeena Internal Revenue Department Walsh Hartford Gill Keena Bridgeport Washington Treasury Department Seeng Norwalk Revmue Department

Foreclosure Suit Filed Over $500 Note in Stratford

Alfred A. Hines of Stratford files foreclosure in common pleas court against Pearcy v Budington of Bridgeport alleging a $500 note dated May 31 1917 secured by a Stratford mortgage remains unpaid and possession of the premises is sought.

Alfred A. Hines Stratford Common Pleas Court

Governor appoints sculpture commission vacancies

Hartford December 30 Governor Holcomb today appointed Colonel Francis Parsons of Hartford and H Siddons Mowbray of Washington to fill all vacancies on the state commission on sculpture.

Hartford Holcomb Toflay Francis Parsons H. Siddons Mowbray Washington State Commission On

Drinking of Wood Alcohol as Beverage Continues Despite Fatalities

Washington columnist Predrig J. Haskin reports rising demand for denatured and wood alcohol nationwide while Internal Revenue Bureau tracks cases of alcohol used as beverages. He warns methyl alcohol poisoning causes blindness, outlines enforcement limits, and notes permits for non beverage uses remain broad with extensive government analysis and storage of samples.

Haskin Predirig J. Haskin Washington, D. C Internal Revenue Bureau Avhleh Jenast A. B. Adams Division of Technology

Dunbar Reappointed Chief Sanitary Inspector for 4 Years

Howard Dunbar, chief sanitary inspector of the Hearth Department, has been reappointed for four years by the commissioners. He has served the department for six years, his first appointment effective January 13, 1914. The department has grown from a small staff to 10 inspectors plus ash and garbage divisions, totaling 115 personnel outside those divisions.

Howard Dunbar

Submarine Yard Worker Falls From Height Injures Leg

H B Burrows 30 of 700 Connecticut Avenue lost footing while atop a submarine under construction at Lake Torpedo Boat yard yesterday. He fell 345 feet, fracturing his right leg and sustaining head lacerations. He was rushed by emergency ambulance to Bridgeport Hospital.

Lake Torpedo Boat H. B. Burrows Connecticut Avenue Enmergency Bridgeport Hospital

Three Suits Filed Against Conn Co Damages Totals 17 000

Three actions in which damages aggregating 17 000 are claimed were filed in Superior court yesterday against Connecticut Co. Bessie Crawford seeks 35 900 for injuries on March 21 1919 when alighting from a trolley near Newfield avenue. Frederick Luther seeks 10 000 as administrator for Christopher Luther Jr. killed May 8 after being struck by a trolley near State and Main streets. Agnes Papp sues for 2 000 for injuries July 10 1919 while alighting at Fairfield avenue and State street.

Connecticut Co Bessie II Crawford Stratford Newfield Avenue Frederick J. Luther Christopher Sr Uther Fairfield Avenue State Street

Lackawanna Mayor Seeks State Troops Amid Steel Plant Attacks

Mayor Frank A. Toomey said he would ask Governor Smith to send state troops back to Lackawanna to protect order after repeated attacks on workers at the Lackawanna Steel plant since state police were withdrawn ten days ago. He cited fears of an organized onslaught and reported that Michael Lavel, a cripple night shift worker, was severely beaten after leaving the plant this morning.

Lackawanna Frank A. Toomey Smith Lackawanna Steel Company Toomey Michael Lavel

Apportionment Board Adjourned Meeting To Transfer Funds

An adjourned meeting of the apportionment board was set for four this afternoon at City Hall to take up transfers of funds not decided at the last meeting. Major General Thomas H. Barry, retired former commander of the central and eastern departments, died at Walter Reed hospital at 2:45 a m after a three week illness.

Board of Apportionment and Taxations Thty Hall Barry Washington Thomas, H. Barry Central Department Department of the East Walter Heid

Woman Files Bankruptcy Petition In Pennybroke Street Store

Bertha Goldman, operator of a store at 1397 Pennybroke Street, filed a bankruptcy petition yesterday. Unsecured liabilities total 6598.48 dollars, while assets are 2360 dollars, including 2000 dollars in stock.

Bertha Goldman Pennybroke Street

Bankruptcy filing for Horace Fashion shop owner Albert Goodwin

The schedules in the bankruptcy estate of Albert Goodwin who operated as Horace Fashion were filed yesterday in bankruptcy court. Goodwin filed an involuntary petition and a hearing is set for January at o'clock.

Fashion Shop Albert Goodwin Horace Fashion Shop Goodwin

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