Absent Witnesses Halt Civil Cases Again
A judge and court faced renewed delays as absent witnesses halted cases. Proceedings stalled after key testimonies were incomplete and prior continuances arose from inadmissible letters and language barriers.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1925
Page
3
Missing nurse Sunshine linked to Shepherd murder trial
Estelle Gehling the nurse known as Sunshine, said to testify she and Shepherd were lovers and that he killed Billy Nelson McCinto with typhoid germs. Gehling vanishes two weeks before trial after leaving a host where she stayed two months. A summons server cannot locate her for final questioning before she would take the stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghicgago
Estelle Gerhling
Sheperd Wipe
Precihus Sunshine
Peat Pal
Tettera
Loving Carl
Shepherd
Billy Nelson McCinto
Tne
Miss Gehling
Oil Well Blows In City Flooding Mile Area
A massive gas and oil well in Los Angeles erupted with a roar today flooding about a square mile in the district. Police rushed to the scene to keep spectators away due to fire danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Califoune
Athens-On-the- Hill
Eres Iit Ay
Jailed for Misuse of Society Funds in Stamford Case
Howth Stamford was sentenced to thirty days in jail by Judge Frederick W Huxford in the Criminal Court of Common Pleas for misappropriating funds as an agent of the Beneficial Loan Society. He had collected 662 dollars from Eugene H Palmer and 4 B Chichester with a promise of later payment. he pleaded guilty after jury selection and has made full restitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Dsing
Howth
Stamford
Tudge Frederick W Huxford
Criminal Court of Common Pleas
Montys Colles Ted
Beneficial Loan Society
Stamford Howth
Eugene H Palmer
Chichester Stamford
Aged Widow Seeks Return of $168 Deposited by Brother
Fairfield Probate Court delays ruling on funds worth 168 dollars left by Mary O Brien of Pringleport. She, now nearly 78 and penniless, says her brother Patrick Burns deposited the money in his name after a car accident left him injured and later died. She claims the sum was her money and pleads for timely settlement so she will not be construed as a charity case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
O Brien
Ferdon Street
City Savings Band
Patrick Buns
Mary
Babrick
Woodhull Company
Tim
Patrek
Patihuk
Pringeport
Patrik
Patrick
Tatrew Burns
Marcy
New Road Sends Cars to Lordship
Opening the highway from Stratford Avenue in Lordship Manor has spurred a surge in Bridgeport to Lordship traffic. Residents report car counts peaking at five per minute and about 2 400 cars daily, with higher nighttime volumes before midnight. Moonlit gatherings at Lordship are planned as electric lights replace dark waters for bathers along the Sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hialtic
Stratford Avenue
Lordship Manor
Bridgeport
New York City Clerks Push Five Day Marriage License Rule
New York City clerks urged a five day interval between license application and grant and pressed a law banning marriages for girls under sixteen with parental consent. They argued exceptions may be allowed when special conditions justify earlier marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
New York State
A&P Announces Employee Shared Reorganization Plan
Boston June 4 The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea company to reorganize with employees playing a major role in management and allowed to subscribe for stock A holding company in Baltimore will control four divisions Each division gets its own board of directors Employees with five years service may subscribe up to ten percent of wages for the year and those with one year up to ten percent on preferred stock The New England division covering six states plans 620 new stores and six warehouses at New Haven Conn to open next March William J Davidson, an 18 year veteran, elected president of the New England division
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Baltimore
Maryland
Company 5
Lhoge
New England
New Haven Conn
William J Davidson
Auto slip covers for cars cut dust and save upholstery
A vintage ad describes auto slip covers that protect interiors and keep dust out as windows are lowered. Prices range from 3.95 for Ford and Chevrolet coupes to 11.75 for many brands, with orders by mail or phone. Installation uses snap fasteners on a third floor counter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Chevrolet
Essex
Dodge
Durant
Chrysler
Cleveland
Window shades and awnings sale notices
Ready made window shades complete ready hang with guaranteed roll in many colors. Ready made awnings listed in several widths priced from 59 to 3.50. Also offered are dress lengths of fine voiles and broadcloth with patterns and a summer frock example priced at 3.95. Located on third floor and main floor center in Porto Rican maid shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coter
Police Reject Prohibition Bonus System in Alexandria
Washington dispatch reports Alexandria Virginia police vote to end special rewards for Prohibition era arrests. Managers approve a $10 monthly salary increase for every officer, while bonuses for arrests vanish to restore balanced law enforcement. Eight officers sign the resolution, citing improved efficiency and focus on broader crime control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington D CC
Alexandria
Adoga
Washington
Alexandra
Manage Motion
Molon
Pleads Guilty to Murder and Gets Life Sentence
Giovanni Vattari admitted murder in New Jersey leading to a life term after a September 21 incident. He shot Joseph D Angelo at his home injuring Mrs Amett Srota, then fled to Ontario before being located and captured by police. Jealous motive cited, case details include arrest location and witness status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartlord
Tiovann Vattari
Joseph D Angelo
New
Ovhawa Ontario
Insurance Chief Promotes Quick Policy Sales At Meeting
Metropolitan Life Vice President James B avenaugh spoke at the Stratfield hotel ballroom urging life underwriters to simplify their pitches. He warned that agents carry excess baggage in talk and argued for a brisk, effective sales approach to secure policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B.avanaugh
The
Metropolitan Life Insurance
Walas
Pudgeout Life
Ruesta
Stratfeld Hotel
Inter
Silk undergarments echoing bride and graduate gowns
Describes pure white silk underwear coordinated with bridal and graduation outfits. Highlights chemises in crepe de chine or radium-trace priced $2.95 to $4.95, step-ins and bloomers $1.95 to $4.95, gowns with Jenny neck $3.95 to $4.95, and lace trimmed slips $3.95 to $4.95. Second floor, rear.
Sleeping garments for girls in varied colors and sizes
Sleeping garments for girls described in multiple styles and sizes from 2 to 16 years. Items include crossbar muslin sleepers with drop seat, two piece muslin pajamas trimmed with silk frogs, Billie Burke style crepe pajamas, and fancy figured crepe sets. Prices range from 75 cents to 1 dollar and 50 cents.
Parcel Post Rates Jump After June 15
An additional charge of two cents a pound of any fraction of a pound will be collected on all parcel packages for foreign countries after June 15. The present rate for packages to foreign countries is twelve cents a pound or fraction thereof. The additional charge is known as a terminal charge.
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Salemn Bridgeport
Davey Brothers
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Bridgeport Public Market Grocery & Delicatessen
Sunshine
California
Main Street
Wasrap
N. Y
Howland's
Conn
Virgina
Howland Dry Goods
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