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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1928

Page

5

Salamon Wife Seeks Divorce In Insanity Case

In Superior Court Judge Allyn Brow reserved decision on Busan Salamon of Stamford petitioning for divorce from Jacob Salamon a former city resident confined for seventeen years in Middletown state insane asylum. An alienist report declared Salamon incurably insane and Busan testified she married him in New York City on March 3, 1900 before moving here.

Jacob Salamon Middletown Busan Stamford Allyn L Brow Salamon Mr. Salamon New York City

Man Commits to State Lunatic Asylum After 1910

Salamon, once employed at a local factory, was moved in December 1909 to St Vincents Hospital convalescent ward, then committed to the state lunatic asylum on March 10, 1910. In ensuing years his wife visited regularly until recent times. they have a son aged twenty three whom Salamon has not seen since commitment.

Salamon Vincents Almahourse Telato Rae Jude Brown Phe Yee

St Paul Railroad declares interest on new bonds

New York Feb 15 by Associated Press directors of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad declared interest of 1 1 3 percent on the October 1 1927 coupon of the new adjustment bonds The coupon covers February 1923 to June 30 1927 and will be payable when the new bonds are delivered Interest of 1 2 of 1 percent on the coupon due April 1 1928 covering the last six months of 1927 also was declared New securities expected to be ready for delivery shortly X A Scandrett elected president H Byram chairman of the board W W K Sparrow president in charge of finance J T Gillick vice president in charge of operations

New York Associated Press Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Pacific Raiload X A Scandrett H & Byram W W K Sparrow J T Gillick

Dam Break Damages Farmington River Channel in Windsor

A dam failing at Hathaway Pond in Poquonockment Windsor released water into the Farmington River. Heavy rains are blamed for the break. The pond’s water once powered Hathaway mill, closed over 50 years ago, with property damage reported along the river.

Windsor Hathaways Pond Poquonockment Farmington River Hathaway

Collector asks warrants for 70 delinquent taxpayers

Tax Collector Howard has turned over a list of about 70 personal tax delinquents to prosecutors. Warrants for arrest will be drawn for two to 14 years of delinquency. The list includes names, addresses and years of delinquency such as Rose Balaker, Anna Rieger, Catherine Ocina, Fannie Berteling, and many others from Maplewood and nearby localities.

Howard Challenger Prosecutors Office Rose Balakier Thes Allee Baker Tao Min Mednovehl SUS Sterling Ametia Berge Ametia Berge, 7135 Liowmd — Dive Anna Rieger Clinton Inish Berger O&b Maplewood 1Thal Berman Tecibioht Foe Aun Basu Haliett Tao Bendett Atte Fom Jaun Thinstein Rin Maplewood Fannie Berteling Francia’ Bertua Catherine the Heriario Gudello Rove Lapte Michels Ecco Capozz Penbrake Anthony Caruso Nichola Fur Charrannski

Night Club Girl Sues Ames for Heart Balm

Helene G Lambert, a night club entertainer, sues actor Robert Ames for 200000 in a breach of promise case. Supreme Court Justice Delehanty granted a motion to vacate Ames examination before trial, ruling such conduct against public policy. Ames has been married three times, with recent marriage to Muriel Oakes after divorces from Frances Goodrith Ames and Vivien Segal.

New York Associated Press Robert Ames Helene G Lambert Supreme Court Delehanty Ames Ubai Cea Ed Ames Frances Goodrith Ames Vivien Segal Muilel Oakes

Farmer fined after moonshine operation raided in Westfield

In District Court at Westfield a local farmer was fined 600 dollars for illegally manufacturing liquor and keeping liquor for sale. Police raid on his Lemones residence uncovered a still with a capacity about 200 gallons per day and seized moonshine and mash.

Westfield Muss Fe Associated Pressfield Linc’ Pou I Jegally Lemones

Health and Diet Advice Misleading Information

An article in The Journal of the American Medical Association questions the health benefits of physical education and exercise, arguing most evidence shows no lasting health impact outside specific corrective uses. It contrasts physician advice promoting exercise with sensational claims about dieting and “why lazy people live the longest,” urging clear, practical home health guidance.

American Medical Association Seader Journail Springe Resorts Hoth Farms Moe WHS

Personal Service Reader Offers Custom Replies

A reader offers a personalized service to craft replies in response to requests for thanks or introductions. The note provides an address in Bridgeport and mentions Dr Frank Melrigart and Dr Bruce McCor, inviting local inquiries for tailored letters or notes.

Frank Mel” Rigart Bruuk McCor Iridgeport Telegrain

Gypsy Pat Smith Hearing Put Off

Gypsy Pat Smith of Darien and Karin Tjader Smith of New York Eli will not face trial today in Superior Court. the case is reassigned after counsel communications. Mrs Smith counters with misconduct claims. a separate civil suit seeks $10,000 misrepresented gifts, alimony, and custody of Pat Smith Jr., age two.

Gypsy Pat Smith Darien Karin Tjader Smith New York Eli Allyn L Brown Darksmith Mrs Smith

Mrs Douglas G Smith of Greenwich Dies

Mrs Douglas Grahay Smyth widow of the former consul commodore of Indian Harbor yacht club died after a paralytic stroke struck her while driving in Port Chester New York. She was fifty, formerly Louise A Wiswall of New York City, and survived by her husband and daughter as residents of Greenwich. She passed away in United Hospital.

Port Chester Nyy Associated Press Douglas Grahay Smyth Cons Modore Indian Harbor Yacht Club United Hospital Smyth Louise A Wiswall New York City Greenwich

14 Senators Dine At The White House

A group of 14 Senators including four Republicans and one Farmer-Labor attended a White House breakfast with President Coolidge. Present were Sackett Kentucky, Shortridge California, Smoot Utah, Bethel Oregon, Heflin Alabama, Sheppard Texas, Smith South Carolina, Stock Town, Stephens Michigan, Thomas Oklahoma, Trammell Florida,ings Maryland, Tyson Tennessee, Shipstead Minnesota.

Washington Telly 15 Farmer-Labor White House Coolidge Sackett Kentucky Shortridge Californie Smoot Utah Oregon Hefiln Alabama Sheppard Lexas Smith South Stock Town Stephens Michigan Thomas Oklahoma Trammell Florida Maryland Tyson Tennessee Demarats Shipstead Minnesota Farmer Labor

Hot Water Tank Explodes Causing 5000 Dollar Damage

Explosion damages Worcester home kitchen and first floor, injuring no one as a hot water tank bursts at 4 Geiman Street. Fire brigade reports 2000 dollars in damage to the structure while floor timbers on the second story prevented roof collapse. Residents were away at the time.

Worcester Mats Associated Pess James Geiman Ope Aide Brown

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