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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1926

Page

10

Stratford Times Faces Devon Bank Suit and Attachments

Stratford publisher Michael J. Goode faces a Devon Bank attachment for about 2,875 dollars to secure 2,970 dollars claimed from the paper. The case, filed in New Haven, follows a transfer of firm assets to Walord C. Fowell for one dollar, amid other notices and local church and civic events in Stratford.

Stratford Michael J. Goode Electkician Roorts Eoporter Stratford ‘Pines Rhenlf Frank Y. Fasanella Devon Bank and Pearl Company Mike Connecticut Stratford Times Warold C. Fowell

Delaware Defends the Whipping Post in Crimes Fight

Delaware officials defend the whipping post as a deterrent, arguing it safeguards life and property better than abolitionist pleas. They cite cautious use, focusing on habitual or dangerous criminals, with officials asserting public flogging protects communities near Philadelphia and Baltimore.

Delaware Brooklyn Eagle George Black Police Wilmington Philadelphia Baltimore New York Hare Therbert Rice State Criminal Court Black Pennsylvania

Heet's New Colorless Liquid Heals Aches And Pains

A Cincinnati chemist team introduces "Neetfeet" a colorless liquid that does not burn or smell. It claims positive action on rheumatism lumbago sciatica and sore aching joints and muscles. The product sells for 69 cents per bottle with an applicator at drug stores.

Edward Wesley Cincinnati

Woman nominated for Seattle mayor in primary race

Seattle candidate Mrs Gertha Landes led the six-person field with a large vote margin, as she became the first woman nominated for Seattle mayor. Incumbent Mayor Edwin J Brown also secured a nomination for the upcoming primary in the race backed by supporters.

Seattle Wash Gertha KK. Landes Henry Landes University of Washington College of Solanes Edwin J. Brown

Bandits Escape After Shootout in Baltimore Robbery

Three men shot Assistant Paymaster W. J. Berlin of the Western Maryland Dairy and Patrolman Patrick Durkin in Baltimore. The bandits fled in a car with 13,000 dollars in cash and 3,000 in checks after snatching a money satchel near the Dolphin Street plant. Durkin and Berlin were struck as they approached a bank. Durkin fired. Berlin was wounded and the money satchel vanished.

Baltimore W. J. Berlin Western Maryland Dairy Company Patrick Durkin Berlin Dolphin Street Linden Avenue Burkin

Smith well indicate campaign support for four year term

Albany Feb 24 AP Governor Smith refused to run again for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination but said he would play a prominent role in the campaign. He endorsed a plan for a four year term for elective state officers with elections aligned to presidential years.

Albany Smith

Borah Declines to Intervene in Tyrol Boundary Row

Milwaukee Wis Feb 24 AP Senator Borah chairman of the Senate foreign relations committee received a message from Innsbruck seeking aid for southern Tyrol He said he could not commit to action while Imperialism guides policy He warned against using US funds for imperial aims and criticized debts tied to Italy He spoke en route to Racine for a speaking engagement.

Tyrol Milwatker Wis Borah Senate Innsbruck Fiera Wilson Munsolin Italy Racine

Child Smoke Victim Dies In Hospital

Torrington Connecticut Reb Rose Mi lang three and a half year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Mi lang died at Charlotte Hungerford hospital from smoke inhalation after a fire damaged the family home yesterday. Her sister Eleanor aged two was described as fair. Fire crews found the girls side by side in a clothes closet where they had fled the flames and were unconscious when found.

Torrington Reb. Rose John Milang Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Eleanor Miramen

Fox Killed by Automobile Crank Near Groton

In New London Reb 24 AP Tall Crouch a bank clerk of 37 Groton killed a fox yesterday near his home by using an automobile crank. He saw the fox ahead while driving and stopped, overtaking it on foot. Three weeks earlier Lubin Klee a 13 year old also of Groton killed a fox by throwing a milk bottle at it.

London Tall Crouch Groton Lubin Klee

Hairdressers Fee Question Clarified by Attorney General

Hartford hearing notes that hairdressers and cosmeticians commission may charge a single five dollar fee for license applications. If the applicant passes, the license is issued. if not, the fee is forfeited. About sixty applicants attended the House Ball in the capitol today.

Hartford Healy Mary Holmes Hairdressers and Cosmeticians Commission Erneral attorney-General

Man Seeks Divorce on Fraud Charges in Bridgeport

Joseph Pudel of Bridgeport filed in Superior Court yesterday seeking a divorce from Anna Metcalf Pool. He alleges fraud in obtaining consent to marriage claiming she falsely represented she was chaste. they wed December 10 1924 and the marriage was not consummated.

Joseph Pudel Bridgeport Mledy Superior Court Anna Metcalf Pool

President's Son Boxer Loses Decision At Amherst

John Coolidge son of the President boxed Matthew Silverman of Bromlyn NC in Amherst College, a three round bout won on points by Silverman. Both sophomores, Coolidge fought in his first ring appearance as Silverman used speed and power to edge ahead in the two minute rounds.

Amutast Mass. Med John Coolidge Ni Uc Amherst College Matthew Silverman Bromlyn N. C Silverman Elias Coolidge Rym Fstia Siverman Biverman Vrughes Cooldge Silver Coollige

Babe Ruth Farm Foreclosure Notice in Sudbury

Cambridge Mass Feb 24 Babe Ruth faced legal trouble as a Middlesex county probate registry attachment placed a $400 claim against his Sudbury farm over a breach of contract. The writ requires Ruth to move from St. Petersburg to confront the case on March 20.

Cambridge Mass Babe Huthy Middlesex County Registry of Datas “Ing Swat South Sudbury Liawrence Boyce St. Petersburg Via New York Yankees

Finance Board Review of Appropriation Condition

Stamford February 24 Special. Corporation Counsel Adelbert A Skeel issued a fifty fifty opinion to the Common Council on the Board of Finance power to make appropriations conditional on spending for a specified purpose. He says conditions must be reasonable. the Board may not arrogate control from the Dominion Council. The opinion finds the request to specify pump type for sewerage department an unreasonable condition.

Stamford Adelbert A. Skeel Common Council Oty Board of Finance Yominion Council Board of Finance Sewerage Department

Porcupine Co Sues For 22000 In New Haven Case

The Forcupine company Talr Held sues the 0 College Street Corporation in Superior Court seeking damages of 30000. A balance of 22000 is claimed due for structural steel supplied by Fairfield company to a building under construction in New Haven. Delays in work allegedly caused extra costs to the plaintiff.

Forcupine Company Talr- Held College Street New Haven Fairfield Company Plainiff

Matamel promoted as natural kidney and swelling remedy

A customer recounts kidney trouble, back pain, and swelling Another man reports nightly sleep loss from illness The ad claims Matamel, a non drug remedy from Mexico, relieved symptoms after hospitals failed It urges readers to obtain Matamel from Hill Drug Store 993 Main Street and other outlets including 109 Main St and State St.

Lisner H. Bs. Lace Chester Waters Hirmeelf Apella Aalene Blngol Hill Drug Store Main Street A. Matamel Manin St State St

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