Steamer Winneconne Libel Suit Settled in New Haven
In a Federal court today the tramp steamer Winneconne tied to be released after owners agreed to file bond for $250,000. The ship, carrying coal from Wales to Hartford and Portland, was involved in a collision in New Orleans harbor that injured thirteen. The United States Shipping Board had libeled the vessel and countered with the same amount seeking damages for alleged negligence by the steamer’s commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Winnecenne
Fiebel
Hartford
Porthan
United States Shipping Board
Winneconne
Shipping Board
New Orleans
Foreign Transport and Mercantile Company
of & Bridge New York
Souther Harbor
Foot-power cycle plane flies twenty feet at Dayton
On July 20 at McLock Field Lieutenant W F Gerhardt demonstrated a self powered cycle plane, a device he calls a life curiosity. After six months of work he claims the machine is his private invention not a government project. The craft rose about three inches and traveled twenty feet.
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Dayton
Mc+ Lock field
W. F. Gerhardt
Gero- Nautical
Gerhardt
Milford probate notices seek claims against Forsyth estate
FICT OF MILFORD, BATE COURT July 18 1923. ESTATE OF Russell Forsyth late of Milford in said district deceased. Court of Probate in Milford limits six months from date for creditors to exhibit claims for settlement. Those neglecting to present accounts or attest within time will be debarred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to Christina Forsyth Administratrix.
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Milford
Bate Court
Russell Forsyth
Christina Forsyth
Obituary notices from Stratford July 1923 death list
Entries record multiple local deaths and funeral plans in Stratford. Edgar P Beardsley Annie John son Mary L Nelson George W Lacy Edward Sweeney and others noted with addresses, dates, and burial at Union or Nichols cemeteries. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and floral tributes.
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Owens
Nichols
Conn
Mary L. Nelson
Philander Z. Owens
Frank BE. Beard
Nichols Cemetery
Lacy
George W. Lac
Main Street
Stratford
Edward
Charles L. Deninis
State Street
Edward Sweeney
Richard Murphy
Beach Street
St. Charles Church
St. Marys Batterley
Loving memory of James Teeilly with thanks to helpers
The undersigned express sincere thanks for the support in our bereavement for James Teeilly. Special gratitude goes to those who sent offerings to the funeral and to the employees of Remington Ul 3. Quand Court Fequannock FL. Signed L. Po and Louise Reilly. Laugher. In loving memory of the husband and father John Kubasek.
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Remington Accounting Department
James Teeilly
Remington
L. Po
Louise Reilly
Laughte
Third Week Of Zain Ad Contests Opens Wide Prize Pool
A historic ad writing contest enters its third week with merchants offering direct prizes including Spector's Oneida silver and Conlin Co’s Kyik floor stain. Contestants compete for weekly prizes and a final $500 grand cash prize as Sundy paper ads announce new rewards and distribution through participating stores.
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Spector
Oneida Chest of
Conmunity
Spector's
Conlin Co
Conlin Co. Both Conterts
Special Prizes Offered by the Contest Advertisers
Special prizes are advertised by the contest sponsors with details to be sent to the ad advertiser rather than the newspaper. Regular judges will pass on the submissions.
Special Prizes for Best Ads This Week in Local Shops
Local merchants announce special prizes for the best advertisements this campaign week. Prizes include household goods, hardware, jewelry, and apparel from Rockwell y Co, Spector’s, Comstock Willett, Neuss Floor Covering, Hankel, and others. Entries due by August urd.
Merchants In Main Ad Contest Include Many Firms
A list of participants in the Main Advertising Contest shows numerous local merchants and brands across Main Street. Included are Buick Automobiles at The Arthur L. Clark Co, A. L. Schavoir Co, Mantler's Baby Shop, First National Bank, The Rexall Stores, Modern Electric Equipment Co, Spector's Inc, Piquette Piano Co, and others offering groceries, drugs, lumber, clothing, shoes, restaurants, and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick Automobiles
Arthur L. Clark Co
Main Street
Barnum
A. L. Schavoir Co
Pairfield Avenue
Mantler's Baby Shop
B. O
BANK
First National Bank
Main
State Streets
Adams-Roth
Rockwell & Co
Noble
Rexall
Hindle Drug
New Haven
Ull Juhu Street
Spector's, Inc
Fairfield Avenue
Seuss
Broad & State Sts
John F. Keane & Co
Main & John Sts
Milk & Cram
Mitchell Dairy Co
North Ave
Baornum
Piquette Piano Co
Cannon
Hrestaurants
Sheffield
Tohn
John Irving
Barnum Nog
Simple Rules for Zain Adwriters Contest
Bridgeport Post Telegram outlines ad writing contest rules from 1923. Open to nonprofessionals, any advertiser, no fees or subscriptions. Entries on postal card size with name, ads judged by Bridgeport Advertising Club. weekly prize list and winner published in Sunday Post. emphasis on ideas over grammar. prizes awarded for originality not length.
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Bridgeport Post-Telegram Zain
Bridgeport Advertising Club
Sunday Post
Read Company Buys Site With Broad Street Purchase
Read Company completes purchase of property at Broad and John streets for 284000 with mortgage of 320009. The deal includes 173080 from Read and partners, 275008 from the Jadson will be settled, and renovations plan a new building costing about 1.1 million dollars. The transaction involves Dever Warner president and directors including David Ho Day Charles Fantom and Silas Burren.
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Jnun
Dag Muamoed
John Aheel
Autor
Robert M. Jadson
Dever 4. Warner
Read Conpany
J Mr
Larattan
Broad and
Johnstree
Jt Wee
Sommoedarion
Tral’ Frendurty
Broad Street
Bread Street
Sohn Street
Pus
Orties Arcade
Bishon Tie Kocone Euintes Capital
Powellpany
Heli Oy
Ahowhey
David Obamily Chartess Wead
Silas Burren
Bridgeport Trust Company
David Ho Day
PL Warner
Mo. Jones
Three Men and Woman Hit With Large Liquor Fines
In New Haven Judge John S. Booth fined and jailed three men and a woman for violations of liquor laws. Eugene Valenhan of the Toubet Hotel Branford received $200 and 30 days. Albers, candy store owner, $600 and 30 days. Sylvester, Faw and Wetkhowsky were fined $190 and 30 days. All sentences stayed pending appeal or execution pending Nawent event.
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Haven
Dass
John S. Ooth
Aide of Common Pleas
Eugene Va'lehan
Toubet
Branford
Albers
Sylvester
Faw
Wwetkhowsky Exeh
Meetings Tonight At Various Local Lodges And Groups
A fragmented notice lists meetings and locations including Loyal Orange lodge, engineers on Main Street, Master Mates and Pilots, and other groups. Details are garbled with several street names and institutions appearing without clear times or agendas.
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Mourt Marina
Bridgepourt
Loyal Orange Lodge
Willer
Viumboit Stanem
Fairfield Avenue
Bandits Rob Payroll At Metal Co. Plant
Armed robbers seized 3900 dollars from Metal Company payroll and escaped amid gunfire. In Columbus, July 20, Mrs. Viera Vankirk Mitchel, widow of President Harding, died at home near Washington Court House. She was 55 and related to Harding’s circle.
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Columbus
Viera Vankirk
Harding
K Tenpert Harding
Drat Werthini
Sara Ishington
Igo
Cote
Morrow County
Hie
Psi
Dorothy Manners Seeks Dismissal of Adoption Suit
New York counsel for Dorothy Manners says she will seek dismissal of the Darien probate adoption petition claiming Mrs Frances Kernan and her daughter Catherine Kernan are not Connecticut residents. Manners accuses Mrs Murray of involvement in previous adoption schemes and notes Kernan’s guardianship removal has been requested. Manners maintains support for Mrs Murray and details surrounding the custody dispute remain unclear.
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Spegal
j—Frederick J. Sul i
New York
Doreths Manners
Carlo San Mertin
Frances Kernan
Darien
Johne. O'Brien
Larg van Alen Murray
Miss Manners
Abe
Kernan
Catherine Kernan
Murray
Connecticut
Theme Court
Miss Anners
Misa Manners
Aris San Martin
Bogota
Colombia
South America
Gleneral Francis Kernan
Los Angeles
Bridgeport Bank Now Custodian of Fairfield Funds
Fairfield July 20 special to the Telegram. The City National Bank of Bridgeport was made the custodian of the town's sinking fund as the Board of Finance tabled the matter for later consideration. The total budget is 268000 as against 260000 last year, with increases due to Americanization work and domestic science courses in the schools.
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Fairfield
City National Bank of Bridgeport
Adi
Menting Tantehy
Bauenroma
Newtown Estate Fire Damages Property In July Blaze
Fire on Rey Barputt estate on Muir Street caused about 200 dollars in damage to a tin building. Fire brigades arrived quickly, preventing spread to nearby structures. Cause undetermined after the blaze burned for about half an hour this afternoon.
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Newtown Estate
Newtown
Rey. Barputt
Muir Street
Sea Born Babe Entered Under British Quota
A one day old baby, born aboard the Lapland on a British ship, was detained at Ellis Island as British quota prevents entry. Parents are Polish, ancestors long in Poland. authorities note the birth on a British vessel makes the child British. Mother Mrs Sophia Pray Ferrygon waits at Bilis Island with two other children awaiting possible dispensation.
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New York
Taby
Poland
Ellis Island
Lapland
Tommy Atkins
Tts
Ferrygon
Sophia Pray
Bilis Island
Mortgaged Farm Murder Casts Cloud Over Canaan Vermont
Joe Cross, wealthy Vermont farmer, found shot dead at Canaan Hill after a week missing. An autopsy was pending as Ed. Bunnell of Canaan Hill was held on murder charges. Cross family sought a $2300 mortgage on a farm recently sold to Ed. Bunnell, with his wife tipping off authorities about Cross visiting last Thursday.
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Canaan
Vermont
Joe Cross
Canaan Hill
S. Whitney
Burington
Cross
Bunnell
Canaan Hilwan
Milford Phone Rates Spark Bridgeport Directory Debate
Milford and Devon residents seek Bridgeport listing to avoid extra tolls. Harry C. Knight of Southern New England Telephone defends Milford’s low rate and exchange center status, noting no discrimination versus Bridgeport. Milford likely resists joining Bridgeport exchange.
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Iwanis Club
Milford
Devon
Bridgeport
Harry C. Knight
Southern New England Telephone Company
New Haven
Bridgeport Exchange
Knight
Kilwanians
Stratford
Mr. Knighy
Miford
Mr. Knight
Cartoonist Bert Green remarries divorced wife in Conn
New York July 20 Bert Green cartoonist remarried his divorced wife at Cos Cob Conn Sunday. They received the final decree cancelling their first marriage about two months ago. Bert said being apart gave them a new perspective and that they had seen each other since Reno. The Greens were married fifteen years the first time.
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New York
Bert Green
Cos Cob
Conn
Bert
Reno
Greens
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Steamer
Stusband
Caa. i
Airways le
Hughes & Chapman Co
Offee
MD Stratford Ave
BridSecort
Charles L. Dennis
M. J. Gannon Funeral Home Incorporated
Joba St
Cam- Paien
Rockwely & CO
Lady Katherine the
Conlin
BANKE
Ness
Miner, Read & Tullock
Comstock-Willett
Sia
Spector One
Ginette
NEUSS
Neuss Tloor Covering Shop
Hankel One
Warr Schafber
Modern Electric Equipment Co
Jiats & Clothing
Ddanie
Luz Main Street
Barum Lisé
Hadley Co
Viamond Ginger Ale
A. W. Burritt Co
Knowlkou
Sporting Goods
A.J. Hildreth Co. Inc
Patrfield
Paii's Theatre
Barmum
Ayvanize
Conlin Company
Elm
Baroum
Women's Shop & Milelinary
J.C. Neuhoff, Inc
Mat Baroum
Standard
Midale
Crocker
Spector's Inc
Zain
Read Company
Braternal
Engineers
Valethald
Bandits
Metal CO
Lambald
Masa
Peon Megil
Alana
Thes
Windini
Dorothy Manners
Will
Miss Kernan
Mrs. Murray
Bridgeport Bank
Fairfield Funds
U.S
Kiwanis Club
i_ Main
C. M
Voile
Normandy
Woentien
Youngs
Sik
aésarIisch Stores
Golden Hill & Middle Streets
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