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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1924

Page

9

Final Rush Today Seeks Reduction of Assessments

The board hears appeals from Woodlewart Clark of Geneva and other Bridgeport firms over higher valuations. Rubbri Company, Weldlich Broe Co and Rudgrpors Cad Light Co face changes. officials seek compromise to avoid litigation as final session looms with many appeals likely pushing totals toward 240 million.

Ain OF Relief Henry Greenstein John ¥Aluwell Thomas Metornitete Woodlewart Clark Geneva Wan Bridgeport Works Funeral Electric Company Chaies Po Hol- Ho Plasibont Onmfield Rubbri Company Weldlich Broe Co Frank Wo Iodd awa +. ing Held and Todd Rudgrpors Npany Red Notre David S Day George T Tne Loch Tuerday Tebruar

Dismissal of Indictments Against Jack Walton in Malahow

Seven indictments against Jack Walton were dismissed in state court today by Judge Sam Smith who sustained Walton’s quash petition. The prosecution argued the grand jury failed to legally indict, leading to the conviction being overturned based on improper indictment procedures.

Malahow Fautie 4F Simith Waltons Fon Ie Wogrand

Disabled Veterans to Hear Reports Tonight

Vic J. Banville post Disabled American Veterans will meet tonight at the Welfare building auditorium. The treasurer and adjutant quarterly reports will be submitted. A bonus resolution will be acted on. Carnival and dance plans are to be finalized and membership applications discussed. The Woman's Auxiliary, now organized, will hold its first meeting next month with officers to be elected.

Vic John J. Banville Post Disabled American Veterans Woman's Auxiliary

Thousand Feet of Track Torn Up in Wreck at Devon

A wreck on New Haven’s Wa terbury division near Devon derailed two freight cars and a caboose on extra freight No 321, breaking a wheel and delaying traffic for over an hour. No injuries reported, tracks reopened by noon after 64 new ties were laid and extensive work by section gangs.

Devon Waterbury New Haven Road Wardmaste Lou P Bristol Bridgeport New Ratia

Colby Silent On Offer From Doheny Reported

Colby refused comment on reports that E. O. Doheny sought to keep him on as legal counsel during Doheny’s dissolved partnership with Woodrow Wilson. The claim followed by Frank J. Uogan’s denial that Colby had any involvement with Doheny.

Colby Doheny Bainridge Colby Toda E. U. Doheny Hig Law Woodrow Wilson Frank J Uogan Ab Doheny

Lodge Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Dense Attendance

Freundschaft Rebekah Lodge No 1 marked its 50th anniversary at the Gray 190ms on State Street drawing more than 350 members from the lodge and surrounding towns. Delegations from Deborah Lodge 18 New Haven, Columbia Lodge 16 New Exeter, Harmonnie Lodge 20, and others attended, with gold pieces awarded to long-serving officers and initiates.

Freundschaft Rebekah Lodge State Street Deborah Rebekah New Haven Olumbia Rebeksh New Euxen Harmonie Rebekah Katherine Dust Noble Siven Ng Sint Lodge Strattford Muensterborg No Pequonnock Louie Clary P xX Mia Loaumwa Hving Augusta, Roth Tena Gunzenhauser Marie Mills Mia Katherine Lammer- Hit Lena Koestne Frrand Elizabeth Meyer Nobis Amelia Hdwards E. Meyer Augustin Roth Assembly of Iloria Pavoldunt Mary Scott Willimantic Misa Michel Lb. Barrows New London Mary LD Johnson Torrington Misa Clara Douglas Forestville D. C Emma Meyer Plara Ford Harriet Wilson Kate Legents Mary Gerbich Altan Wella Katherine Lammeerhirt Kate J. Reynolds Jennie Speaks A. Hillman Mary Fisher Charles Fowler Thompsonville James Cooper Mystic Willam Hutchinson Dorry Whitney Orville George Bramantar Sentinel

Robinson elected president of Employment Managers Association

Hugo YW Robinson of Bullard Machine Tool Co was chosen manager of the Employment Managers Association to replace Noton S Smith who resigned as president. Smith, longtime Manning Maxwell and Wonobe employee, departs for Mansfield Ohio to become personnel manager of Westinghouse Electric Products Co. in Bridgeport, while his plant’s Factory and Baseball Leagues honored him with a gold pen and pencil set.

Hugo YW Robinson Bullard Machine ‘Tool Company Noton Smith Bridgeport Manning Maxwell Wonore Mansfield Ohio Westinghouse Electric Prodigts

Pope receives Bishop Rice from Vermont

The Pope received in audience the Rt Rev Leo J Ric bishop of Burlington Vermont, ending his quinquennial visit. The bishop left America before U.S. bishops could complete the visit, while the Pope appeared well and vigorous. In New York, Arthur Hianscombe Tiritish, a lecturer and writer, died in his Cornelia Hotel room. asthma was the cause, noted for his interest in George Washington and his book The Cradle of the Washingtons, adapted for the screen recently.

Leo Joseph J Ric Burlington Vermont Holy Bee Rice America United States Tice New York Arthur Hianscombe Nulgrave Institution Cornel Notel George Washington Sulgrave Committee

Automobile dealer files for bankruptcy in Groves area

A local automobile dealer petitions bankruptcy listing assets at 4 131 and debts at 6 126. The firm operated a salesroom at 1996 Fairfield Avenue before ceasing business three months ago. Daniel P. Larkin of Groves Avenue is named as the manager of the company.

Ae Matmon-Fairfield Company Fairfield Avenue Daniel P. Larkin Groves Avenue Tne

Injunction Sought Over Quarry Blasting Damaging Home

Dominick Nature of Redding sues I. W. Ward of Ridgefield in Superior Court seeking 15000 damages and an injunction to stop blasting at a quarry near his home. He says the blasting trembles his house, cracks walls, loosens plaster, breaks windows and harms his health.

Dominick Nature Redding I. W. Ward Ridgefield Natale Plaintaff

Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promised to Boost Health Fast

An advertisement touts McCoy s Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a pleasant, sugar coated remedy for convalescents. It claims rapid weight gain for thin adults within 30 days and improved appetite for weak children, with a money back guarantee if five pounds are not gained.

McCoy Am Dlndle Leverly Rug McCoy's

Camphorola Promises Quick Relief for Child Coughs

An old advertisement touts Camphorole Camphorola as a cure for children's coughs and croup. It claims the remedy penetrates the throat, loosens phlegm, and clears airway passages for safer breathing, urging parents to keep it handy.

Rheuma Rheumatic Remedy Ad Promising Quick Cure

An old advertisement touts Rheumatiam as a cure for rheumatic pain and related conditions. It claims to cleanse kidneys liver and blood, relieve swollen joints and neuralgia, warns of heart involvement, and suggests buying from Hindle and Levelty Drug Stores to end suffering.

Vibeurra Hindle Levelty Drug

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