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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1920

Page

3

Socialists Win German Election Amid Turbulent Vote

Reports from the ASS indicate the independent Socialists led in the first Reichstag race with the largest share. Mathias Birtberger, former vice chancellor and finance minister, is elected from Württemberg, while Karl Helfferich’s run in Hawrburg is doubtful and the German Nationalists suffer losses overall.

Bemlin Reichstag Mathias Birtberger Vee Minster Wwuerseihons Karl Helfferieh Osywherg Cor Wanandare Count von Barnstert Dist Bernstarts Aml

Marr Reappointed County Health Officer in Annual Meeting

Attorney James A. Marr of this city was yesterday appointed to serve as county health officer at the annual meeting of judges of the Supreme and Superior courts held at Warton. Other county appointments included jury commissioner James W. Avery and messengers Sidney E. Harley and James E. Avery, with notes on resignations and committee assignments for the coming year.

James A. Marr Sthis City Stroedshimess Supreme Warton Pfairtiek County Briedford, Ui Jamest W. Avery Messenger Superior Court Sidney E. Harley Haries John W. Bonthin City Suite Bar Bsaminngien

Namara Sues For Injunction In Union Square Property Dispute

DeVar Warner sues D McNamara in Superior Court seeking a permanent injunction and $1000 damages. Warner owns property on Main Street near Union Square, while McNamara owns land nearby. He alleges McNamara’s rear land strip trespass risks breach of peace and seeks removal of a fire escape that extends over Warner property.

Superior Court DeVar E. Warner D. McNamara Warner Main Street Union Square McNamara Contentio Warne

Steers Plunge Into Sea Off Havana Harbor

Hundreds of fine steers stampeded aboard the American steamer St. Charles and plunged into the sea off Morro Castle near Havana harbor Saturday afternoon. Many were eaten by sharks, while a small number swam ashore and wandered the sobs of the harbor.

Havana St. Charles Morro Castle

Alleged forger victim of new device in bank scare

New York June 3 A paying teller at an uptown Pacific bank branch activated a button triggering automatic door closure and lowering of pistol boxes to exit guards. Actor Jackson C Anthony, alleged forger of a forged check, was confronted under arrest as he left the assistant paying teller window.

Neay York Ani

Claim advertising cuts prices across consumer market

Indianapolis June report from the annual convention of the Associated Advertising Agencies of the World discusses the impact of advertising on pricing. Speakers argue that advertising lowers production costs through mass scale and enables low prices, while noting consumer costs may be affected by ad revenue and taxes.

Indianapolis Ind Lee Nuon Joseph J. Johnson New York University School of Comuercn

Smith Collects Nearly $6 Million in Taxes

Tax Collector Howard P. Smith reports nearly 5 million dollars in taxes collected since April 1. Lae money was received in April totaling 550.54 and 137,278.18 in May.

Howard P. Smith

Two Seek Divorces In Separate Petitions

Joseph Srihassy petitions the superior court for divorce from Esther Sailvassy of Hungary alleging she left him December 1 1913 and returned to Europe. He seeks custody of several minor children. Ella Gilbert of Fairfield asks for divorce from Stephen Gilbert of Bantam Kentucky alleging cruelty and desertion since June 7 1917. They were married May 25 1915.

Joseph Srihassy Esther Sailvassy Hungary Sailvassy Europe Ella Gilbert Fairfield

Jury Sessions Resume in Superior Court Today

Jury sessions before Judge Frank and Haines resume in the superior court today. Assignments include Harry W. Miller versus The Bridgeport Vehicle Company et al, William F. Hart in The Greenwich Savings Bank et al, Mary Curran versus Frank G. Buck Miller, Abraham Spelker’s The Stamford Electric and Manufacturing Company et al. Four cases slated for Wednesday and four for Thursday.

Frank & Haines Superior Gfses Harry W. Miller Brdseport Vehicle Company William F. 5. Hart Greenwich Savings Bank Mary Curran Frank G. Buck Miller Abraham Spelkers Stamford Electric and Manufacturing Company

Common Pleas Judge Boon Sets Hearing Dates

Judge John R. Booth assigns four cases for today in common pleas court four for Wednesday and sight for Thursday. Judge J R Walsh will preside over criminal side Monday pleas court Friday civil cases set for Thursday.

John R. Booth J. J. Walsh Pleas Court Iofay Bri

Harmony Lodge Meeting Tonight At Lodge Rooms

Harmony Lodge hosts a regular meeting this season with multiple committee reports expected. Delegates including Shapira, a Nassomel Grand Judge Convention delegate, will present his report on recent events and the Warenoun situation at the gathering.

Shapira Gleveland Thin Mr. Shapira

Colby Apologizes to England for Insult Reported

Colby officials tendered a verbal apology to the British ambassador for an insult involving Irish workers and a burning incident last week. Authorities in Washington DC have been asked to submit an official report before a formal apology to the British government.

Noton

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