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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1928

Page

3

Death of Valued Westport Steed Spurs $3,000 Claim

Ruth P. Fleming of Fairfield plaits suit against John H. McCarry alleging a horse named Citeg atones owned by Fleming was struck by a car driven by Garry, operated by Rimacella, on Hayberry Lane. Fleming seeks 3000. Cook seeks 21000 for injuries. Other auto crash suits involve Edward Conroy and Victoria Kubans with 1500 and 25000 claims respectively. Plaintiffs sue Egan and Gray Line Run Corp and Sues Insurance Co. Judge Huxford ruled for store owners against the carriers earlier. Patrick O’Brien sues United Financial Insurance Co for back injury from a runaway team in 1926.

John Rufus Booth Ruth P. Fleming Fairfield John H. McCarry Y Westport Joh Cook Westport Hunt Club Citegatones Hayberry Lane Westport MrGarry Edward Rimacella Cook Edward Conroy Victoria Kubans Pembroke Arctic Streeta John van Egan Arctic Street Gray Line Run Corporation

Air mail rate cut approved by House sub committee

A House post office sub committee unanimously approved reducing air mail postage to ten cents per half ounce. The new rate would be ten cents per half ounce, lowering the current rate for air mail shipments. The action, reported by the Associated Press, reflects the push to simplify and cut costs in early air postal services.

Washington Feo Associated Press House

Change in Wind Saves Palestine from Locusts

A wind shift prevented a locust outbreak feared this spring in Palestine. Locust swarms appeared near Wady and Petawat on a wind toward the coast, prompting government mobilization and flame guns. The wind suddenly veered southeast, driving the locusts into barren desert and averting disaster.

Palestine Jerusales Associated Press Wady Peta Po Estive Slarrat

Senate Hears Dismissal Over Anti trust Case

Washington Feb 6 Major and minor reports condemn and defend the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission over the dismissal of the anti trust case against Continental Baking Corp. The Senate Judiciary Committee considered the reports after an inquiry last session. Senator Walsh urged public reproach for dereliction of duty while Senator Deneneen urged that the decree checked a drive toward a bread trust and aided general industrial stability.

Washington Asselated Press Department of Justice Federal Commission Continental Baking Corporation Senate Judiciary Committee Walsh Montana Borah Idaho Deneen Hitneis Continental Corporation Federal District Court Baltimore Ward Food Products Corporation Continental Was & Subbsrdiary Senate Bread Trust Continental Ward Corporation Den Ilinois Federal Trade Commission

British Parliament to Open With General Election Looming

Lords and commons gather at Westminster for the opening of Parliament likely to precede a general election late this year or 1929. Disarmament, League of Nations, empire issues expected to figure, with a major focus on the equal franchise bill granting women full parliamentary vote at twenty one. Five million new voters anticipated.

London Associated Press Westminster League of Nations Austen Chamberlain Church of England House of Commons Stanley Baldwin Worcestershire Ramsay MacDonald Lossiemouth Sootland America David Lloyd George Brazil

Springfield Doctor Ward Dies After Venerable Career

Springfield Mass Feb 6 Dr Frederick J Ward a physician for thirty years and active in insurance examining work died late last night He formerly instructed in pathology at Columbia University and headed an exemption board during World War II

Springfield Mass Associated Press Frederick J. Ward Columbia University

Tilson Named Judge of Customs Court in Washington

President Coolidge moved to nominate William J. Tilson of Georgia to the United States Customs Court with indications of likely senate approval. The Georgia nominee, brother to House Republican leader John Tilson, has faced prior opposition over residency and legal experience, with former objections by Senator Harris of Georgia. Tilson has served under recess appointments for nearly two years.

Washington Senate Wiliam J. Tilton Atlanta Coolidge Tilson United States Customs Court Republican House John @ .Lilbon Connecticut Tiison Harris Creorgia Tison Middle District Hariig Congress Gure

Cases Against Trio Continued

Pending further investigation in the breaking of a window at Schulte Cigar store, three young men arrested on breach of the peace charges had their cases continued in City court. Also listed are Gerald Clinton, Eugene Boutilier, John Fitzpatrick, and others facing drunkenness, non support, and related offenses with varied continuances and hospital commitments.

Schulte Congress Main Streets John Samolik Pembroke Street Barney Cedzin Seaview Avenue Michael McCoy Arcle Street Robert Kelly Harbornew, Place Kelly Twins Gerald Clinton Goodeek Street Eugene Bouteilier South Avenue Derby John Fitzpatrick Broad Street Norwich Hospital George McLaughlin Prospect Street Cleveland Ohio Joan Boland Congress Street Springfield Norwich Atate Hospital James J. Fenton State Street Peter Brannigan Washington Avenue Henry Kuhl Long Hill Jack Manuel Howard Avenue Marion Meyers Hancock Aveue Agnes Meyers Harry Cohen

Mexican Statue of Christ Bombed Near Guanajuato

A Christ statue near Silao in Guanajuato state was destroyed by dynamite. Dispatches say the monument, funded by Mexican Catholics, stood at a central location for the country. It was dedicated late in Obregon’s era by Monsignor Filippi, who later was deported for religious ceremonies outside a church.

Nexico City Associated Pleas Silao Guanajuato Mexico City Peitor Mexio Obregon Calles Monsignor Filippi Papal Muncio Mexico Flippi

New Haven Foundation Filed In Probate Court

SEW HAVEN FOUNDATION FORMS, New Haven, Feb 6. Arties and resolutions creating the New Haven foundation to distribute funds for community needs were filed with Judge John L. Gilson in Probate court. The organization will supplement the Community Chest, aiding charitable and benevolent enterprises.

New Haven Associated Press New Haven Foundation John L. Gilson Vie Community Chest Bexe- Hichlet Enterprises

Hair nets advertised by Brooklawn and Daisy brands

Advertisement notes Bridgeport made hair nets from first quality human hair in single and double mesh. Available in all shades including gray and white. Priced regularly at 10c each or 79c per dozen for Daisy brand, with double mesh cap shapes offered in all shades and gray and white. other details mention varied pricing and vendors.

Brooklawn Howland's Bridgeport Wellris

Beautifully Colored Silks For Evening Georgette

A brief note on silk fabrics describes softly blended pastels suited to soft billowy skirts. The text mentions evening Georgette fabric and a price of two dollars, with unclear OCR endings.

Georgette

Baby Shop ad offers weighing and mother advice service

An ad from Baby Shop promises a trained attendant at all times to weigh babies and advise mothers. It also lists handmade crochet booties, Madeira bibs, soft blankets, silk comforts, and rubber sets in pink or blue with prices ranging from 25 cents to $5.95.

Ideal t-drawer new home cabinet price sale

A new home cabinet option offered at 39 and 75 dollars with drawer styling. The listing highlights affordable pricing for kitchen storage solutions.

Little Boys Jersey Suits in Blue Brown and Green Styles

Middie or Oliver Twist models offered in blue brown and green with harmonizing slides.

Little Boys

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