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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1921

Page

9

Son contest in Kennedy estate after self death

Frank M Kennedy of Massachusetts contests the will of John A Kennedy who died by his own action leaving an estate under 25 million largely in insurance. The will allocated most to Bertha M Kennedy of Gaylordsville Conn who was named executrix and special administratrix. Frank claims lack of testamentary capacity and questions the dated validity of the will filed for probate.

John A. Kennedy Frank M. Kennedy Massachusetts Bertha M. Kennedy Gaylordsville Conn William_E_ Burton Julia I. Darling Bid Inc Ford Frederick A Bridgeport

Trunk Line Highway Hearings Assigned in Next Two Weeks

The legislature schedules forty four trunk line highway hearings related to the state roads program. Hearings cover small towns with bills naming trunk highways. hearings topple on Tuesday and Wednesday with eight on each day and eight on Thursday. An executive session is planned for Wednesday February 16.

Probate Hearing Adjourned In Judge Mille's Court

An interested party appeared with counsel but failed to reach an amicable agreement. Another hearing is set for next Tuesday at 9:30 in the Probate Court. The widow is represented by Addis of Milford and Judge Bartlett.

Judge Mille Tusa Dality Addis Ne Milford Frederic A. Bartlett

Chicago plans 100 miles of shore front development

A War Department engineer Col. W L Judson submits a Chicago district report proposing up to 100 square miles of publicly owned submerged land along Lake Michigan be raised into shore to create vast harbor facilities. The plan envisions an eight foot channel to the Mississippi, linking Chicago to world trade and boosting southern Illinois and cotton belt commerce through a major port expansion. General harbor plans have War Department approval under Esch-Cummmins law.

Chicago Michigan Illinois Sola Mississippi Lake Front Col. Judson Wolf George Lake Michigan Tlinois-Indiana Cal Judson War Department

Prescription Claims Cure for Rheumatism Discovery

Dr Mes H H Allan suffered rheumatism for years and developed a compound he says dissolves acid deposits in joints. He promotes his remedy as a powerful cure once purchased through Hn Me's Drug Store with a money back guarantee after five bottles if no benefit is shown.

Mes Allan Mme Hn Me Allerrha Ilrse

Gets-It Corn Cure Ad Puffed Up Potent Claims

An old advertisement touts Gets-It as a miracle corn remedy promising quick relief. It claims the corn will die and peel away as dead skin, urging readers to buy from druggists with minimal cost. Distributed by Lawrence Co in Chicago.

Gota Laawrence Co Chicago

Delaney Fights Plan to Tax Securities Holders

Bridgeport and state lawmakers debate a five mill tax on stocks bonds and notes under a proposed plan. The bill would tax computed valuations of securities with penalties including fines imprisonment and potential double taxes for nonpayment. It would replace the four mill levy and tax foreign corporate stock while restoring municipal cash allocations.

Harpapord Bridgeporing Cheshire Senate Walter Tator Chan Apell Atitel Treasury Tax Commission

Only Compromise Is Dominion Rule Says De Valera

Ireland would accept independence along lines given dominions like South Africa and Australia. De Valera proposed to give up the republic and end the war if Lloyd George would approve. George rejected the plan during their London conversation two weeks ago.

de Valera Byu Bertellt Paris Ireland England South Africa Australia Canada Idoud-George Republic de Vatere Sinn Fein Livya George Tondor

Mysterious Sign Terrorizes Washington Homes

In Washington on February 2 a chalk sign resembling the figure seven appeared at many houses, spreading fear among hundreds of residents. Several families reported signs on doors and objects. some victims fear they are under threat while others seek police protection from a perceived supernatural menace. Investigators have no clear suspect.

Washingrton Niga Washington

Hearing on Hygienist Training Bill Sets Public Session

Advocates led by Dr Alfred Fone seek a public school hygienist training facility. A hearing before the education committee is planned at the state capitol next Tuesday, with Bridgeport and New Haven figures expected to testify. The state board of education has shown favorable views toward establishing the institution.

Alfred ©. Fone Connecticut General Assembly Tivo Te Flnar West State Capitol Hridgeport State Board of Iiculin Vanes New Haven

Senate Restores Indian Appropriation Amid House Rejection

Washington reports the Senate moved to restore nearly four million dollars cut from the Indian appropriation bill earlier in the House on grounds of order. The bill as passed in the Senate totals about twelve million four thousand dollars with committee allocations including items for industrial education police and enforcement programs and development for government wards.

Washington Indian N Promites Monte Lidiss’ Industrial Educalign

Conference committee named on lobster measurement bill

A House conference committee was appointed yesterday to handle the lobster measurement bill. Representative Beardals of Stratford and Representative L Perry of New Alagen were named to the panel, with duties to reconcile differences for the final measure.

Beardals Stratford Representat L. Perry New Alagen House Ures Committee Cpou Ily -Répresentiti

Glorious news on Camphorole asthma relief

Suffering readers are offered Camphorole as a speedy remedy for asthma bronchitis and chest troubles. The advertisement claims immediate relief, deep breathing ease, and healing vapors reaching the disease seat. Druggists sell the 35 cent size, available in Atlantic City New Jersey.

Atlantic City

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