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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1924

Page

5

Court Unable to Track Used Car Values in Suit Over Auto

John Totok of this city sued Thaddeus R MacCartis of Bridal Port for damages alleging the seller deceived him about a used car's condition and model year 1918. Judge Fudge Wall ruled the plaintiff had ample opportunity to inspect before purchase but offered no timely complaint, noting disputes over second hand auto values and the car’s true condition.

John Totok Sie Damagey Thaddeus R MacCartis Bridal McCarty Mike Court Common Pleas Et Sydee Clarence Roo Lal Fudge Wall Lorek Dante Hitler

Healy Opinion Sought in Insurance Tax Refund Case

The Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Toward P Puntim asks Attorney General Frank E. Healy for an opinion on whether refunds or protest payments by New York life insurance companies should be allowed and how refunds should be issued by the state. The inquiry covers reciprocal relations with New York and whether Connecticut firms' refunds for unearned premiums are due when New York cancels policies.

Usfiord Sat P Puntim Frank E. Heals New York Connect

Demonstrator in Accident Pleads Guilty in Reckless Driving Case

Waltiel Lefebors of Jaski pleaded guilty to reckless driving in a March accident on Main Street. Brooks, injured, sued defendants for 259000 dollars. case settled out of court Wednesday with Brooks receiving 200. Lefebvre was fined 27 dollars plus costs and the court recommended suspension of the driver’s license for four months.

Waltiel W Lefebors Jaski Common Pleas Brooks Pichard Buidgeport Moor Wainstreet Flunting Eberco Cour Tude Weopham Superion Lefebvre

Father Ordered to Transfer Property to Son

A Milford man testified that he deeded property to his son under an agreement the son would provide for him and his stepmother. Judge Banks ordered the transfer of the property to the father, directing the deed’s reversal to secure support.

Movida Jude John W. Banks Jamis D McDonald Joseph Milford Lanks

Unique Device of Rum Sellers Revealed in Charlestown Saloon

Police halted a moonshine scheme when they uncovered a hidden 20 gallon tank beneath a Charlestown saloon floor. A pulley and weight mechanism dumped alcohol as officers closed in, saving a ration of moonshine and arresting three men.

C. Deice Charlestown Ameral

Left $1,000,000 by Death of Father Still Drives Taxi

Lamden NF report says a taxi driver, Philip Scholle, continues driving despite news his father, a theatre and film producer, left an estate in London. Attorneys confirm substantial assets but details remain unsettled with figures ranging from 400 to 900 dollars daily concerns.

Lamden London Philp Scholke Scholle

Suspended sentence for wife’s plea in local case

A series of minor offenses were heard with suspensions and fines. George taddo of 115 North Wierington Avenue received a suspended sentence. Bush of New Slaven fined 100 dollars for conduct at a trolley incident. Lew s sveried 39 Gayo serene and others faced charges, including arson and property damage.

Senvice George Taddo Wierington Avenue Crviuneer Bush New Slaven Fiat Tant Square John Devine Broad Street Puan Solazae Main Steel

Legion Building Fund Remains $2500 Short of Goal

Local fundraising for a new legion building continues with $2,500 still needed to reach the $30,000 quota. Yesterday's subscriptions added several amounts including $194 from the Curls Congregational Church and $100 from Omer G Jennings. Other donors include Mullins, Scott and Redgate, the Rectors Guild, Henry Blodget, Catholic Daughters of America, John P Gorham, and multiple lodge members from Lincoln and Bridgeport.

Aimerican Region Curls Congregational Church Omer G Jennings Foifeld Mullins Scott Redgate Trosdon Williams Joseph L Lhochiss Westerbug

Super-Power Plan Along Atlantic Soon Under Way

June 13 report states Susquehanna Power Co will be optioned by Philadelphia bankers to fund a $50 million expansion on the Susquehanna River. Plan aims to develop a multi-state market for hydroelectric power from Maryland to New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Electrification of the Pennsylvania Railroad between Washington and Philadelphia is part of a broader drive to modernize the line and push a regional super power development fostered by Hoover. The anticipated merger of numerous smaller power firms would form a sweeping eastern power initiative.

Falilmores Susquehina Power Company Mven Susquehina Drexel and Company Philadelphia Maryland Baltimore News Susquehana Power Company Philadelpia Binkers Jdio Susquehana River Maryu Delaware New Jersey Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Railroad Washington United States Hoover

Holstein cattle herd sale sets record prices abroad

The John Wrickson Holstein herd sale drew buyers from across the nation and overseas. Robert Risso of Lima Peru bought ten head as 59 head sold first day averaging over $1000 each. A standout, Wisconsin Yorkes Sixth, brought $6800 to Winterthur Tarma in Delaware.

John Wrickson Toalas Bay South America Japan Canada Robert Risso Lima Peru Wisconsin Yorkes Winterthur Delaware

Wash Frocks in Broadcloth Voile and Linen Styles

Lightweight frocks selling at $9.75 feature linen and voile tracks with hand made and hand drawn detailing. The designs are described as cool, charming and styled in the latest models.

New Silk Frocks at 14 75 Delight season’s finest silks

Beautiful summer frocks for misses and women with many stylish options. Flat crepe crepe de chine georgette silk varieties in colorful prints. Cape backs trims pleats and sport styles highlight the season. Priced at 14 75.

Summer sale features day frocks in new shades

Fashionable new models in summer colors for street and afternoon wear priced at 24.75 dollars. The sale emphasizes superior quality workmanship and stylish details with two tone sport frocks lace trimmed models and exclusive informal wear for club and dinner occasions.

Little Girls Pantee Dresses at 1.98 in fresh stock

A new assortment of pantee dresses for little girls in sizes 2 to 8 arrives. The wares include Normand voile plain organdy and lace trimmed options with various combinations of plain and dotted fabrics. Mothers are urged to shop Saturday while the size range is complete as these duplicate values sold out previously.

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