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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1926

Page

4

Pendthrift Duke Aces Debts By Mother's Will

New York July 14 AP Hamilton seeks to enforce a trust against the Pendrith Duke to pay debts from a fund created by his mother. The Duke disclosed no money beyond a bankruptcy trust, with 1.236 million left by his mother to cover debts, and prior court rulings upheld the trust terms and barred using the funds to pay his claim. A federal attempt follows to compel an accounting of receipts and disbursements to force payment.

New York Hamilton Aso Hamilton Wiam Angus Diego Montisuke Wanchester ‘Lane Duke England Supreme Court United States Trust Counyis

Building Permits Granted for 37965 Dollars

Building commissioners on Tuesday afternoon approved permits totaling 37965 dollars for projects on Bond street 1046 Main street and various addresses. Projects include brick and steel warehouse for General Electric west side Bond street mezzanine for Union Metallic Cartridge company store front changes 1048 Main street and multiple garages and frame structures across Pine Street Waldorf Avenue Harlem Avenue and Savoy Street with several individual owners named.

Ceneral Electric Company Bond Street Union Metallic Cartridge Company Reck Main Street Board Building Commissioners EK W McNeil Growers Avenue General ‘Electric Company Nelson Tuo Gilman Street M Poldroff T Cahill Over Street iCarl Beck Inchnateel B. M Fitzpatrick Erage Harlem Avenue F Rabinowicz Savoy Street

Puffed Wheat Promoter Describes Tastes of Health Food

Earl Richter, famed as the largest man on the Minneapolis police force, argues that food should taste good as well as be good for you. He notes that while “toating food that’s good for you may be all right,” he prefers fare with real flavor.

Earl Richter Minneapolis

Murderer's Wife Ends Fast in Effort to Save Husband

Mrs Catherine Scott wife of condemned Chicago murderer Russell Scott continues a public fast of 43 days to raise funds and seek clemency. On July 14 she has lost 14 pounds by day four, hoping Robert Scott's plea in Chicago may save Russell who faces execution for the same murder.

Detroit Catherine Scott Russell Scott Chicago Scott Russell Robert Scott

Motorcycle Rider Crashes on Lordship Road

Pasquale Giannotti of De Witt Street New Haven dies when his motorcycle hits a telegraph pole after misjudging a curve on Lordship Road near the first bridge. Four companions riding two bikes were en route to New Haven. Giannotti, ten years’ experience, was going about 25 mph per driver Giulio Pulli. Witnesses testified none had been drinking as Coroner John J Phelan heard the case.

Lordship Pasquale Giannotti de Witt Street New Haven John J Phelan Ciannotti Glannotti Lordship Road Julius Marganti de Witt Ar Rest Giannotti Guilseppe Puli West Carlisle Street Pulli Dominick Monnecchi

Await Decision on Floating Ship at Block Island

New London July 14 AP salvage experts await the arrival of a Merritt-Chapman & Scott wrecking tug from New York to decide whether to refloat the grounded steamer Mateor off Block Island. The ship carries 3600 tons of soft coal. five men remained aboard as owners, insurers, and salvors assess salvage versus abandonment.

New London Verritt-Chapman & Scott Company New York Block Island Merritt-Chapman & Scott Company Eugene O'Donnell Boston Sprague & Sons F G Small J. W Raynes E S Hamblin R E Gilles Charles Boirier Scott

Bank Cashier Receives Farewell Gifts at City Savings Bank

Raymond L Thibault, longtime City Savings Bank cashier, was surprised with a traveling bag and Waterman pen set when bid farewell by his employer and Treasurer R W Cagswell as he prepares to join the new Black Rock bank and Trust Wo opening July 24. Harold G Main, Locomobile Company cashier, also leaves to join Black Rock and was presented a Hamilton watch by office staff.

Raymond L Thibault City Savings Bank R W Cagswell Thibault Black Rock Bank and Trust Wo Gavings Bank Harold G Locomobila Company Black Rock Bank Hamilton

Firemen Called by Train Whistle Delays Blaze at Stamford Barn

Miss Florence Randolph awoke to a blaze at 1 a m in Stamford on her Celidge street premises. A passing train engineer sounded the locomotive whistle, summoning Glenbrook firemen who battled a large barn and shed flames. Both structures and high value survivors were destroyed. Estimated loss about 19 00, partly covered by insurance.

Stamford Florence Randolph Houa Cellige Street Glenbrook

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