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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1924

Page

5

Claims Husband Shot At Her During Mouse Hunt Divorce

Anna Barbara Jackson of this city was granted a divorce from Alfred P. Jackson by Judge Isaac Wolfe on grounds of intolerable cruelty. Testimony said he shot at her while hunting mice with a revolver and later plugged a bullet hole in the ceiling with soap to conceal it. Other cases heard yesterday included Nicholas Bell and Mae Bell desertion case, Johanna Frederick and Godfrey Fredericks, Alice Devine and James H. Devine, Albert Henry Coombs and Glady Alice Coombs, and James Stamatiz and Helen Stamatiz, detailing desertion and misconduct.

Anna Barbara Jackson Alfred P. Jackson Isaac Wolfe Jackson Nicholas Bell Norwalk Mae Bell New Haven Ted Johanna Frederick Bridgeport Godfrey Fredericks Alice Devine James H. Devine New York Albert Henry Coombs Glady Alice Coombs James Stamatiz Woolwalk Helen

Economy Ray Mac Courtship Briefed Amid Family Costs

The New York Sun notes Ray Mac's courtship was brief due to his girlfriend's large family. Seven siblings meant high expenses to win favor with the crowd, underscoring the social costs of courting in that era.

Mac Fay New York Sun

Advertisement for Leonardi's Cough Syrup Creosoted

An early ad describes Leonardi's Cough Syrup Creosoted as a remedy for clogged throats, coughs, colds, bronchitis, and croup. It claims quick relief without straining and highlights antiseptic action. Sold by Leverty Drug Co stores.

Leonardi Anl Leverty Drug Co

Birth Rate Drops 141 In City During 1923

City birth total for 1923 reached 3 288 according to the Bureau of Vital Statistics figures issued yesterday up 41 from 1922 The 3 193 white births 72 negro births and 1 Chinese birth are recorded The Twelfth district led with 537 births followed by the Sixth with 444 and the Ninth with 334 in the year.

Bureau of Vital Statistics Yesterdyy

Tax bill leads to intra party clash in committee

The article reports a split in Congress over income tax rates. Democrats push a partisan path while Republicans seek compromise. Senator Couzens press calls for 25 percent surtax cuts. Mellon defends proposals but withholds specifics. Moves to repeal truck taxes and cut auto duties fail.

Voolidge Garner Texas Longworth Repubcan Mellon Cougens Michigan Couzens

Allied experts review German railroad status in hearings

Jan Patus reports the first expert committee examined Germanys railway finances with Wil lem Ac-worth of Britain and M Lefevre of France. The sessions focused on eliminating the deficit and funding railways as key to Germanys economic recovery. Further hearings in Berlin are planned to hear German traffic experts and form recommendations.

Patus Associated Press Gemany Wilam M. Acworth Great Britain M. Lefevre France Gernetn Germany Berlin

Obituary notices from Patagport area deaths and services

A string of obituaries records the deaths of Irene Rogers Clarke and several residents including William Miller John Steinmetz Delia M Kelly Marvia Louise Terew Rev Matthew A Lavey Alice Hersfield Meymarlin Isaac Gorbur and others. Details cover addresses, survivors, funeral services at St Charles St Michael and Park Street Congregational churches, and burials in local cemeteries with service dates and clergy.

Delia M. Kelly Thomas Kelly Noble Avenue J. McGivney St. Charles’ Church Robert Lionnelly Denila Moran Elizabeth Nulan Harry Quinn Patrick O'Neill James Gavagan Thom McGuire Thomas Baker William Kelly Harry Smith St. Michael’s Cemet Father McGivney Marvia Louise Terew Maria Louise Ter Fe Joseph Terew Stopert L. Zink Daugh Robert J., Zink Lid Grant Sireck A'Elr T. FF. Rutledge Beale Park Street Congregational Church Mountain Grove Cumovery

Husband Accused of Abuse and Theft Prompt Divorce

Landa B H Weaver, of sh ity, was granted a divorce from Daniel H Weaver, who is in county jail for stealing an automobile. Mrs Weaver testified of his past troubles and cruel acts. Basgett, sister-in-law, corroborated. Judge Isaac Wolfe presided.

Landa BH. Weaver Daniel H. Weaver Isaac: Wolfe Basgett Weaver Wolfe

OR PAPA Jack-Mae and Mama Mat Exchange

In a playful exchange from New York Sur Hitie, Jack-Mae is praised as pretty while Clarence jokes that a hug would trigger a shouted Mama mat. The lighthearted dialogue reflects casual street chatter.

Papa Jack—Mae Clarence Mamamat New York Sur Hitie

Grange Masters Seek Manufacturer Aid for Time Change

Hartford news reports Allen B. Cook of Connecticut State Grange urging industrial groups to back agricultural needs by supporting standard time. Guests from Massachusetts New Hampshire and Rhode Island joined the Connecticut meeting to compare public opinion on daylight versus standard time and its impact on farming.

Hartford Jan Allen B. Cook Conventicut State Grange New England New Fingland Ki. H. Gilbert Massachusets Herbert N. Sawyer New, Hampshire C. Palmer Chapman Rhode Island Connecticut Cook Mr. Cook

Mrs. J. M. Richardson to Lecture on Charms

Mrs. Dehn McLaren Richardson will speak at the charm course meeting of the Golden Hill W C 4 Monday evening. Her topic is The Charm of Gentle Manners. A new course at the W C opens Thursday on Home making and Household Administration focusing on budgeting time finances and house care. Miss Edith J. Smith, new staff member, will lead the course and work at the boarding home. she studied at Columbia and Pratt and was a dietitian in New York hospitals.

Dehn McLaren Richardson Golden Hill W. C Edith J. Smith Mis Smith Columbia Pratt Institute New York

Time standard vote seen favoring standard time in Connecticut

An interview with Governor Templeton indicates 8 percent of Connecticut residents would back standard time, suggesting the issue will soon be settled in favor of standard time indefinitely.

Anid Templeton Connecticut

Canfuto laborer awarded verdict against Erie railroad

A Canfuto laborer, Stephens, was awarded a $65,200 verdict by a jury against the Erie Railroad for injuries after a switch engine crashed into his car in the Hornell Ice Storage yard last September while he worked icing refrigerator cars. The suit sought $100,600.

Wornell N. Vi Tan Stephens Erie Railroad Hornell Ice Fin Erle Ing

Robes and Kimonos at Reduced Beacon Prices

Readable fragment lists discounts on robes and kimonos. Flannel robes formerly 2.98, Beacon flannel robes, cotton crepe kimonos once 4.75 to 4.95, and breakfast coats previously 11.50. No clear sale dates or store name beyond Beacon.

Goodyear Beacon

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