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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1923

Page

5

Court Questions Candy Firm Bookkeeper In Bankruptcy Hearing

Testimony in bankruptcy court reveals chattel mortgage of 000 given by TL Dorkin & Sons to creditors. David Dorkin and bookkeeper Margaret Sewliy accused of undisclosed transactions as Crescant Candy was acquired after bankruptcy. Details show outside-office handling of finances and stock grants to Selma Stone and others as Dorkin family members seek clarity on loans and shares. Hearing continued to collect books and records.

Chattel TL Dorkin & Sons Candy Manufactorers David Dorkin Margaret Sewliy John Weegh Attontev I Philip Slavatski Bes Ness Dorkine Company Crescant Candy Company Oes Gan David Joseph Dorkin Selma Stone Gratis Nto Scout

Nine Roads Plan Largest World Terminal in Chicago

Chicago officials announced a vast Dearborn terminal project to replace the aging station with a three-unit head house a monumental office block and two 20 story structures. The plan envisions submerged tracks extensive boulevard links and double decked streets to eliminate bottlenecks and expand the downtown area while accommodating nine roads and possibly adding more. Construction hinges on approval by the seven roads sharing the station and negotiations with New York Central and Rock Island.

Chicago Dearborn Bottle Neck Loop Foxy New York Central Manhattan Island U. G. Hetzler Jae Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad Seven Roads Rock Island TaSalle Street Grand Central Folkstrad Deaborne Street 16Th Street Tolk Street Clark Street Grand Central Terminal New York Michigan Avenue Wabash State and Clark Streets South Water Street Passengar State Street

Bridgeport Man Restored to Civil Service Status

Washington Feb 16 Leon Slattery of 913 Howard Avenue Bridgeport former superintendent of the engraving and printing bureau Treasury Department was reinstated to civil service after 28 officials were dismissed last March ife restoration follows White House executive order and ends the stigma though many dismissed still seek other employment Slattery has no desire to return to government service after discharge

George H. Manning Bridgenor Telegram Washington Las J. Slattery Howard Avenue Bridgeport Bureau of Magravi Treasury Hag ‘Deen Civil’ Service Commission Slattery Mong Willy White House Man Presiden Bureau of Iungraving Baa

Five petitions for divorce filed in Superior Court Thursday

Five divorce petitions were filed in Superior Court yesterday. Ina Kelly of Bridgeport seeks a decree against James Kelly, now missing, married April 1, 1918. Custody of three minor children is asked. Laura MacDonald of Norwalk sues Donald MacDonald of Hartford, married July 3, 1918. he has reportedly drank heavily since July 1, 1922. Custody of a minor child is sought. Meriabeth Eliva Driscoll of Bridgeport seeks divorce from Gerald Jeremiah Driscoll, on grounds of intolerable cruelty. alimony requested. Julia Isabella Feeley of Bridgeport seeks divorce from Frederick I. Feeley, married Sept. 1, 1907. two minor children named and custody sought. Grace L Katzman of Stamford sues George C Katzman of Canaan, married Nov. 23, 1902. desertion alleged since Nov. 10, 1916.

Ina Kelly Bridgeport James Kelly Donald & MacDonald Hartford Laura MacDonald Norwalk Mirabeth eLiva Driscoll Gerald Jéremiah Driscoll F Julia Isabella Feeley Frederick I. Feeley Grace L. Katzman Stamford George C. Katzman Canaan

Reception to New Westport School Officials

The Women’s Town Improvement Association will hold a reception Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frederick M. Salmon on Eight Street for Superintendent of Schools Mr. Rut and Mrs. Arthur Tum. Mr. Rut was appointed head of the local schools, succeeding the resigning John A. Young who moved to Bridgeport as assistant superintendent. Mrs. George Picknell heads the entertainment committee, with Mrs. W. T. Osborn and Mrs. Franklin Bailey securing Mrs. William O. Bulmer of New York City to sing. Other features include school teachers’ attendance and Alumni activities for Naples Bligh school graduates forming an Alumni association to revive an athletic council without a graduate manager. Also noted are local residents plans and several town news items.

Westport Ap Prevament Association Frederick M. Salmon Arthur Tum Rut John Va. Young Bridgeport George Picknell Pranklin Bailey Willian O. Bulmer New York City Hutt Lowell Mass Willian Dickson Maly Street New York Joseph Varady Withard

Resignation filed by Porto Rico governor E M Reily

San Juan Puerto Rico edition reports Montresly presented a resignation to the resident warding his position as governor to take effect April 1 due to health and need for rest. The Associated Press notes the move as a complete change.

San Juan Tee Associated Press Montresly Provertier Porto Rico Lews Health

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