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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1926

Page

10

Verbal clash in bankruptcy hearing over Negri estate

In Bridgeport a tense bankruptcy court session centered on the estate of James Negri. Attorney Arthur Klein pressed Orfeo Piccivilio, manager of City Loan Corp and receiver, asking if he had ever been a receiver before. Piccivilio denied prior tenure while trading sharp remarks with Klein. Referee John Keogh admonished counsel as the exchange grew heated and questioned the need for records in the proceedings.

James Negri Bridgeport Furniture ‘Denier Arthur Klein New Haven Orfeo M. Michivillo City Loan Corporation Negri Piccivilio Theelelin Piceirillo Piceiritto

Seized Alcohol To Be Used At Portsmouth Navy Yard

PORTSMOUTH NT July 18 AP Liquor seized by coast guard and prohibition forces at Reabrook beach last week is sought for use by the Portsmouth navy yard. Captain P T Jackson supply officer asks that 1450 gallons be turned over to the supply department to last about a year for mechanical uses if the court grants the request.

Portsmouth Portsmouth Navy Yard United States Court Jackson Coast Guard Prohibition Reabrook Beach Federal Supply Department

National Guard General Examined at Camp Devens Mass

Major General Payne of Connecticut, commanding the 43rd National Guard division, reported to Camp Devens to take a second federal recognition examination. The test, prepared by Major General Edward L. Logan, covered operations of the 26th and 43rd divisions. Results will be announced after War Department action.

Camp Devens Mass Morris Payne 43Rd National Guard Connicticut Connecticut National Guard War Department Fort Leavenworth Edoward L. Logan

Dialogue Reveals Boy's Admission About Smoking

A concise exchange shows a boy admitting he smokes and fears exposure. The woman asks if he knows what happens to boys who smoke, and he replies that they must hide cigarettes or risk his sister discovering them.

Weaver story corroborated by three witnesses

The investigation into Floyd Weaver’s shooting progressed as three witnesses testified yesterday, one likely hearing Weaver declare he shot himself. Weaver remains in grave condition at Bridgeport hospital with a bullet wound near the right lung. his wife Angel Weaver is recovering from surgery at Bridgeport Hospital.

Floyd Weaver Madison Avenue Weaver Vincent’s Hospital Pauline SK. Bauer Charles ‘Street Investigation Bureau Bauer al Viestors Angel Weaver Tom Thumbstreet Bridgeport

Garden Party Benefit Aids Stratford Leaguer Of Women Voters

A gala event planned for Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Louis Weidlich's Stratford home benefits the Stratford Leaguer of Women Voters. Proceeds support the league's merge to the state budget. Mary Sales Hancott school pupils perform dances. refreshments follow. garden tours available. Mrs Hatey Wilcoxson presides.

Louis Weidlich Stratford Stratford Leaguer of Women Voters Mary Sales Hancott School Weidlich Hatey Wilcoxson League

Stratford V. N. A. to Begin Drive

Stratford Visiting Nurse Association launches a house to lease canvass to raise funds for nurse services. The VNA employs two registered nurses, Miss Laura Johnson and Miss Helma Manson, with Mrs Harry Wilcoxson chairing the committee and a large group assisting.

Visiting Nurse Association of Stratford Sears Stratford V. N. A Laura Johnson Helma Manson Harry Wilcoxson Margatet DeLacour Jtelen Beach Dhan Hiers Leroy Lewis DeRuyter Howland Briggs Barnum A. Hining Jason Lyon Charles Graham Harry Burns J. G. H. Hennessey Ka ‘Aie Ehild Yellington Walker

Coast Guard Fires On Pleasure Craft Off Massachusetts

A cabin cruiser owned by A. Amler Kent was fired upon by a Coast Guard patrol boat off the Massachusetts coast after being mistaken for a rum-running vessel. The Kent party, including Mr and Mrs Kent, was aboard when an airplane spotted the craft, leading to a three-shot boarding and subsequent clearance to continue.

Washington Rum Runne A. Amler Kent Philadelphia Radio M Cost Guard Massachuetts Air Lampaint Coast Guard Aml Kent Coast Guards

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