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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1920

Page

5

Zemsky suits exonerated in Schine auto accident case

Superior court verdict in two Zemsky actions against Julius Schine finds no fault by the driver. Leon Zemsky, a minor, claimed $10,000 for injuries after an October 30 1917 incident when his hip was injured by Schine’s car. Harry Zemsky sought $3,500 for expenses and lost services.

Civil ‘Superior Court Leon Zemsky Harry Zemsky Julius Schine John Keeler Schine Coms

Would Extend Day Law to Consular Districts

Senator McNary of Oregon introduced by request a bill to extend the provisions of the national prohibition constitutional amendment to American citizens living in consular districts in China and other countries where it does not conflict with treaties with those nations and the United States. The measure was referred to the judiciary committee.

Washington McNary Oregon China United States

Refusal to Move Couple Out of City in Larceny Case

Philadelphia authorities denied permission to remove Salvatore Sacarelli and Julia Laraila from the city to answer a larceny charge. Prosecuting Attorney DeLaney said only an authorized officer may take them out. The woman allegedly took 450 dollars from her husband and eloped with Schine. Defense contends no negligence by Schine. Attorneys Cornelly Zemskys and Thomas Cullinan appeared.

Salvatore Sacarelli Julia Laraila Philadelphia Yeaterday DeLaney

Statewide fishing ban begins January 20

Special Game Commissioner A J Williamson announced a state ban on fishing from January 20 to May 1. No fishing is allowed on any ponds statewide, marking the first enforcement under this Connecticut law. The season opens May 1 for all fish except bass, which opens July 1. Pickerel and perch are in season locally as anglers report good catches through the fee.

A. J. Williamson Connecticut

Clothing prices to hit new high level say dealers

Chicago dispatch reports at the National Retail Clothiers mid winter convention that clothing prices are expected to rise further. Delegates note current levels are high, with many predicting increases from 25 to 40 percent as the next gowns and suits come to market.

Universal Servic Chicago National Retail Clothiers Associaton H.W. Ing Ational State of Weshington

Nosing Committee Active in Prohibition Effort

By Universal Service Washington January 18 The Nosing Committee, a cabinet of national prohibition, uses keen scent to detect liquor at social events. Members attend functions to report to district attorney offices the next morning. Those with unusual breaths are summoned before the grand jury to explain how liquor entered their system.

Universal Service Washington National Prohibition Grand Jury

Death of Mrs Horger Inquest Hears Witnesses

Coroner John J. Phelan held a hearing on the death of Mrs Julia Worger struck by an automobile driven by Ray LeCroix. Stratford resident Fawin Callender testified he did not see the impact but heard a scream and saw Mrs Horger between the front and rear wheels. weather was misty and light poor. Callender reported the car seemed to stop abruptly and notified the Main street traffic officer. Phelan reserved his finding.

John J. Phelan Julia Worger Ray LeCroix Win Callender Stratford Golden ‘Hill Street Main Street Phelan

More Men Are Rescued From Sunken Steamer Afrique

A lifeboat from the steamer Afrique, sunk in a heavy storm off the coast of the Vendee department, washed ashore. Nine survivors report one officer, eight crew, and three soldiers leaped into the sea to escape the disaster, with others missing.

Nanuths France Afrique Department of Vendee Boa

Nettleton Seeks Divorce in Stratford Court

Frederick W. Nettleton of Stratford files for divorce from Grace Beach Phillips Nettleton in Superior Court. They wed February 27, 1897 and desertion occurred September 1, 1916. The couple are well known in Stratford.

Posertion Frederick W. Nettleton Stratford Grace Beach Phillips Nettleton Nettletons

Coal settlement gets under way in wage dispute

Washington January hearing opens as the coal strike settlement commission begins its formal review of claims by histuminous miners for advances in wages and shorter hours. John Lewis and mine workers representatives present the fund findings proposing a 60 percent wage increase and a thirty hour week among concessions.

Andy Ahing John T. Lewis Lating Lewis Sociates

Clean sidewalks urged after storms by police chief

Superintendent of Police John Redgate issued a fresh warning yesterday morning calling for prompt sidewalk clearance after the recent snowfalls. The message stresses keeping paths free of obstruction for public safety and smooth pedestrian movement.

John Redgate

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