State liquor license rebate case reaches ruling in common pleas
Judge John R. Hoeth ruled the 1919 statute allowing rebated licenses constitutional and ordered Fairfield county commissioners to repay Ernst C. Adams 312.50 as his pro rata share of a 759 annual license fee. The decision affects about 806 former license holders in Fairfield county and may prompt statewide suits for similar rebates.
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Common Pleas Court
John R. Hoeth
Ernst C. Adams
Ormer
Supreme Court of Ligrars
Maurice E. Resnict
Fairfield County
Bridgeport
Weath
Court orders mandamus to recover costs in reimbursement case
The text notes a ruling that a claimant may recover costs and obtain a peremptory mandamus for $512.50, invoking a mandamus method per the act, with no provision on the method of reimbursement by county commissioners. The decision cites State ex rel. Buelkley v. Williams, Treasurer, 69 Conn. 131, and finds in favor of the claimant.
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Buelkley
Williams
Electric spark may have caused explosion at gas plant
Springfield Mass February 2 Three people died and scores injured when a purifying plant blast damaged surrounding structures. Investigators now suspect an electric elevator spark sparked the explosion at the Springfield Gas Light plant. Damages estimated around 600000 with replacement costs near 1000000. Suits totaling 67000 filed for property damage. Municipal buildings and nearby fire and police headquarters were weakened by the blast.
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Springfield
Mass
Springfield Gas Light Company
Beardslee Divorce Case Seeks $35000 Property Attachment
Divorce proceedings against Bridgeport Fire Department chief engineer George F. Beardsley include a $35000 property attachment and alimony claims filed by Alice Fitch Beardslee who cites desertion since July 1, 1918. The petition, lodged in Superior Court, seeks severance of the marriage and ongoing support. Beardsley resides at 208 Golden Hill Street with a son.
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George F. Beardsley
Bridgeport Fire Department
Alice’ Fitch“Beardslee
Ir Sherror
Ueband
George F., Jr
Marion McGarra
Bridgeport
Albert MorGarra
Veronica B. Whitehouse
Paul J
Adelphia
Ark
Desertion, Cruelty in Multiple Marital Petitions Across Cities
Newspaper notice summarizes several divorce petitions. Rosella Loach Lattimer of Long Island City seeks breakup from William A. Lattimer with desertion alleged since September 10, 1915 and marriage dated January 15, 1916. Lester Hay of Stamford seeks divorce from Grace M. Hay in Philadelphia on alleged intolerable cruelty. married September 20, 1905. Demetra Handrinos of New York City seeks separation from James Handrinos of Bridgeport for desertion dating January 5, 1930 after October 18, 1905 marriage. Agnes Wheeler Connors of Bridgeport seeks decree against Peter Thomas Connors for intolerable cruelty. married November 26, 1928. Mildred Seism of Greenwich pursues divorce from Charles H. Seism of Westport for intolerable cruelty. married September 8, 1908.
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New York City
Willdm A. Lattimer
Norwalk
Rosella Loach Lattimer
Long Island City
Lester 8. Hay
Stamford
Grace Im. Hay
Philadelphia
Hey
James Handrinos
Bridgeport
Demetra Handrinos
Agnes Wheeler Connors
Peter Thomas Connors
Mildred D. Seism
Greenwich
Charles If. Seism
Westport
American Legion Convention Plans At Milford Feb 16
Milford residents note American Legion posts statewide prepare for a convention at the Amingard Post headquarters on February 15 with state officers and about 50 delegates expected. District Deputy Donald T. Peck of Hust Haven will preside, while funds and bequests to St Andrew’s Guild and the Episcopal campaign support building Saint Andrew’s chapel.
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Milford
American Legion
Ainigard
Depuy Donald T. Peck
Hust Haven
St. Andrew's Guild of
Devon
John M. Lake
Episcopal
Andrewis Chapel
Men’s Federation of
Franklin W. Johnson
Teachers College of
Columbia University
Johnson
Loretta
O'Connell
Marie Rothman
Lauralton Hall
Board of Relief
Assessors
Thurday
Board of Assessors
Relief Board
Devon Union’ Church
Terbert V. Clemens
Women's Relief Corps
van Horn Camp
Sons of Veterans
Oystermen Protest Radel Co Claim To Public Ground
Natural oyster men protest private ownership claims to harbor grounds at Picassa Beach near Seaside Park. The Free Federation and Oystermen’s Association lobby for public ownership and strict boundary lines as the Shellfish Commission nears review. A dispute over shore grounds and spawning sites could spur action in the General Assembly.
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Radel CO
Winton
The
Common Council
Charles L. Lewis
Oyteresta
Picasa Beach
Radel Company
Norwalk
Seaside Park
James B. McQuires
Nes
Shélaish Commission
Free Fledermen's
Connecticut
Nurses training uniform and house dress approval
A brief notice announces blue gray chambray nurse training uniforms and house dresses of excellent quality. Available sizes range from 16 to 46, expected to gain swift approval for use in institutions and domestic wear.
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Judge Booth
Springfield Light Company
of. Fire Force
Bertha
Olga Vreesa
Perry W. Freese
Cortland
N. C
James Harry Devine
Alice Devine
Philip Herrman
Oren Til
P. M
Victrolas
Maiin Street
New York
New Haven
Cwark
Yonkers
Compion
NEW Haven Dairy
Ad Ae An Dairy
Tiu
Cearest
Amlford
Hugh J. Koenig
Pres
Trea Rockwell & Co
Canton Crepe
Pantee
Coty
Main St
Poli’s
Opp
Walter Baker& CO. Ltd
Dorchester
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