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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1926

Page

4

Widow Denied Work Injury Claim for Camerons Widow

Samuel Cameron aged 39 of Falrtat4 died April 11 from blood poisoning that followed a work injury. Compensation Commissioner Edward T Buckingham ruled Cameron’s widow Anna R. Cameron is not entitled to compensation under the Workman’s Compensation Act. He was an employee of W Mainhead & Sun company.

Samuel Cameron Edward T Buckingham Cameron Anna Nail W Mairhead & Sun Company Wis

Prescription for Colds Grippe Flu Dengue and Malaria

A short note describes a remedy labeled for a range of illnesses including colds grippe flu dengue bilious fever and malaria. The fragment hints at a medical kit or preparation intended to treat diverse tropical and febrile diseases.

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Nail Shifts Cause of Bank Cavern Death Examined

Hearings before Commissioner Buckingham reviewed Cameron’s death after a nail pierced his heel at the Mechanics and Farmers Bank vault. No infection at the entry point. rapid poisoning developed from knee area. Experts debated injury versus infection as cause. Doctors Gardner Sugtin Godfrey supported injury possibility. LeBaron Peters testified post mortem showed no infection at entry.

Mechanics and Farmers Bank Buckingham Cameron Charles W Gardner Emil 8 Sugtin Charles Godfrey Tr WH LeBaron Peters Samuel Retch Urama Gate Camerons

Ear growth predicted in modern city residents says expert

An eminent Vienna car specialist claims that the noise and clamor of modern city life are creating a race of elephant-eared men and women. He bases his prediction on measurements of patients' ears over the last thirty years, noting a gradual increase in ear size.

Mfe Vienna Playsloan

Gypsies Held After Stratford Trust Co Theft

Stratford July 21 special report two young gypsy women were arrested in Worcester after a theft of 600 dollars from Stratford Trust Company. A male companion was held. the trio faced $2,600 bonds each. Police traced a high powered Indiana car to the suspects and said extradition to Stratford would follow if identified. The case was kept quiet to avoid alerting the thieves.

Stratford Tao Mypsy Stratford Trust Company Werd Worcester Maas Titlas Indiana Wihant PB Nichols Laem Lene Carrer Margarita Carambas Madic Manville Stan Frank Cranger Worcester Trafic Squad N Chels Stratford Department Granger Stratford Polics

Bold bank robbery described by Worcester police

Nine days after the alleged robbery the Worcester police recounts a bold theft at a bank. Two women entered the bank with one distracting staff while the other concealed a bundle of money in her clothing and escaped quickly. Chief Nichols seeks the arrest of the suspects Syapales.

Worcester Nichols Sypales

Bus Owners Drop Fight With State On Earnings

Connecticut bus owners end their challenge to state taxes for the first half year after a Wednesday meeting in Hartford. Grey Line grossed about 240000 for the first year, paying roughly 7180 in tax. Trumbull line grossed 22000. Hartford New London line earned over 200000 last year with nearly 7000 in tax. Interstate operators continue suit seeking exemption under the interstate commerce act. Patrick Healey says association maintains no right to tax for half year, while recognizing the state may deserve some deference on highway benefits.

Connecticut Tastford Grey Line Trumpull Rus Ctty Trumbull New York Patrick ¥. Healey Motor Stage Association

Republicans Meet as Women Of District Gather In Huntington

Over 100 Republican women gathered at Mrs John B Russ home in Huntington for a district event. Speakers included Mrs Wallace N Mitchell and Mrs Henry Leroy Lewis with remarks on governance and home life. Attendees from nine towns and guests from nearby cities joined in the caucus style gathering with mentions of Shelton and other communities.

Huntington John B. Russ Huntington Republican Club William K Mix Monroe Russ Shelton Mitchell Wallace N Mitchell State Central Committee Newtown Henry Leroy Lewis Fairfield County Republican Women's Club State Board of Education John H. Hill Stratford Monros Fairfield Westport Trumbull Redding Danbury Bethel Bridgeport G. O P Finnette Nichols H Willard Fleck Fairfield County Republican Women's Association Benjamin Bentley Weils Hollow Easton Mary Frances Bentley George Bradbury Nichols Avenue Coventry James Kelly James Jr Brooklyn Floyd Booth Ripton Street Misa Florence Lattin Wella Hollow New York William Rauer Charles Wi Goldapink Cedar Beach William Rau US Navy Frederick Hall Shelten Avenue

Eleven items slated for Fairfield town meeting agenda

Fairfield voters will discuss eleven items at the town meeting next Tuesday at 8 o'clock in Roger Ludlowe High School gym. Topics include Post Road route, sidewalk needs, lane elimination at Grasmere Ave junction, land gift from Annie B Jennings, right of way across town property to Ludlowe road, a new $83,000 school bonds issue at 4.5 percent and rescinding an $83,000 bond at 4 percent, installation of new fire hydrants, and town court expense appropriations. Also on the docket are map filing actions by Town Plan commission and settlement of a Superior court action by Kata A B Jennings and Arthur C Jennings regarding property boundaries in Southport. The warning is signed by First Selectman Burr, Second Selectman Hall, and Third Selectman O Dwyer.

Fairfield Roger Ludlowe High School Grasmere Avenue Post Road Grassmere Improvement Association Misa Annie B. Jennings Powder House Board of Selectmen Ludlowe Road Wairflel Land Improvement Company Town Plan Commission Superior Court Kata A. B. Jennings Arthur C. Jennings Southport Willnw Street Harbor Road Mill River Southport Harbor First Selectman Frederick A Burr Second Selectman Stanley Hall Third Selectman Wiliam O'Dwyer

Lougheran Risks Match Set for 19 Round Bouts with Risko

Boston promoters announced a July 30 nineteen round bout featuring Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia against Johnny Risko of Cleveland, set by the Queensboro A. C. for the city.

Boston Tommy Loughran Philadelphia Johnny Risko Cleveland Queensboro A. C

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