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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1927

Page

7

Assault Victim to Collect $500 in Damages

A Greenfield Road resident and factory worker, Antony Wolfe, seeks $500 from Gus Anderson and Gus Winn of Bridgeport for assault and battery after a April 24 1924 incident on Greenfield Road. Wolfe testified Anderson drove drunk into a ditch and Wham then stabbed him and restrained him as Anderson punched him.

Iony Wolfe Greenfield Road Tairfield Gus Anderson Gus Winn Ioth Bridgeport John Richards Booth Anderson

Fairfield youths testify in assault trial in court

Witnesses Joseph and Silvio Fuse and William Wolye described the attack observed by them yesterday. The defendants had no legal representation in court. Wolfe's attorney said the pair were arrested by state Policeman Lea Carroll after the assault and fined in Fairfield town court.

Joseph Silvio Fuse William Wolye Fairfield Wolfe Lea Carroll Fairfield Tow

Weed Terrace to Rise on Boston Post Road Homestead

Greenwich June 16 The Weed homestead on the Boston Post road once bought by Isaac Weed for one hundred pounds sterling was sold today by Miss Emhily Stuart Weed for over 250000 dollars Elmer Laskin of Mt Vernon N Y bought the property and will erect Weed terrace a group of apartments The three acre tract fronts 210 feet on the Post road and Miss Weed inherited it from her father the late Jacob P Weed A portion of the homestead was erected just after Weed bought the property

Greenwich Ol Weed Boston Post Road Isaac Weed Nune Weed

Judge Foster to sit here for first time next March

Allotments of Superior court judges released show Carl Foster newly appointed to the bench will preside in this city for the first time from March B 1928 to the close of the court terms in June 1928. Other county assignments include Baldwin Simpson Yeomans Booth Brown and others with varied dates through early 1929. Four naturalization sessions are planned with Baldwin and Brown presiding at specified sessions. Supreme Court of Errors meets in this city October 26 and April 10.

Superior Court Carl Foster Alfred C Baldwin Ernest C. Simpson Edward Yeomans Ray John Richards Booth John Rufus Stamford Norwalk Allyn L. Brown Alfred C. Baldwin

Wife 10 get $1 275 from her husband

Frances Leszczensky of Shelton sued Joseph Leszczensky of Warsaw Poland for equal property distribution in a $6 000 action. Judge John R Booth entered judgment for $1 275 after dropping non support. The wife testified of cruelty, financial neglect, and threats. she claimed funds were diverted to other women and that she was forced from home.

John Richards Booth Frances Leszczensky Shelton Joseph Leszczensky Warsaw Poland Noaperty Lesacrens Bridgeport Avenue Lesserensky

Bus 70 Replace Trolley On Part of Derby Run

The last trolley car between this city and Derby will depart Saturday around 11:20. Afterward the Connecticut company will run trolleys only to Peck’s Mill Bridge and buses will operate to Derby. J B Potter cited Public Utilities Commission approval and noted trolley service to Peck’s Mill is temporary and may change. Bus service opens Sunday morning on the same fare and transfers occur at trolley connections.

Derby Connecticut Company Peck Mimi Bridge Walities Commission J. B Potter Bridgeport Alvision Peck’s Mill

Acidosis and Acidity Remedies Promoted by State Commission

State Conservation Commission literature touts Saratoga Natural Geyser Water as a pleasant dependable way to reduce acidity and relieve indigestion and sickness. Saratoga Natural Hathorn Water is recommended for internal cleansing without harsh effects, with gentle thorough action, best taken before breakfast for a full day’s benefit.

State Conservation Commission Saratoga Jon Datike Sun

Police Manual Author Dies at Summer Camp

Daniel J. Dalley, a noted Boston lawyer and author of the Police Manual of Arrest, died at his Farmington Me camp. Born in Brookline fifty years ago he practiced criminal defense and contributed to Democratic politics as a two time national convention delegate.

Boston Associated Pyress Daniel J. Dalley Farmington Manuel Brookline

Local man named vice president by coal dealers

New London June 16 The New England Coal Dealers association re elected W A Clark of Boston as president at the 25th annual convention. Officers re elected included G A Sheldon treasurer C R Blair secretary and Mrs B I Clark executive secretary. Vice presidents named were J C Miller Portland Maine H C Osgood Nashua N H N E Pierce Burlington Vt C L Young Worcester Mass R L Miner Providence R I and J B Gregory Bridgeport Conn. Executive committee members include R S Heyes Newport R I S C Edwards Auburn Me G U Etterstead Hartford Conn P Moore Manchester N H W B E Atkinson Newburyport Mass and H Putnam Brattleboro Vt. Delegates urged conservative newspaper advertising to reach trade. Joseph E OToole Washington D C vice president of the National Coal Dealers association lauded past achievements.

New London Associated Press W. A. Clark Boston New England Coal Dealers' Association Griswold Hotel Eastern Point G. A. Sheldon Greenfield Mass C R. Blair Amherst B. I. Clark Met J. C Miller Portland Maine H. C. Osgood Nashua N. H N. E. Pierce Burlingto CL Young Worcester Tt. L. Miner Providence R. I J. B. Gregory Bridgeport Conn S. Heyes Newport R. L C. Edwards Auburn U. Eterstead Hartford M. P. Moore Manchester W. BE Atkinson Newbur Pot Mars H. Putnem Brattleshore James C. Cotter Joseph E O'Toole Washington D Naional Coal Dealers’ Association

Hutchins Named Yale Law Teacher

Robert M. Hutchins, acting dean of Yale Law School, resigns as Yale secretary to become professor of law. Appointments name Hutchins as professor, with Carl A Lohmann confirmed as university secretary. Other faculty moves include Rudolph J Anderson, Louis W. McKeehan, and Grover F. Powers receiving professorships or directorships.

New Haven Associated Press Rober M. Hutchins Yale Law School Les Yale University Hutchins Anson Phelps Stokes Een Carl A Lo School of Medicine Facultie Corporation

Woman Killed Self in Greenwich After Bloodstained Note

Medical Examiner John A. Clark reports Mrs Emma Walker Hoerbert formerly of Detroit died by suicide with a knife. A bloodstained note mentioning her daughter and the word property was found. Survived by daughter Miss Marion Herbert of Greenwich. father Hiram Alexis Walker, founder of Walkersville near Detroit.

Greenwich Associated Press John A. Clark Emma Walker Hoerbert Detroit Agiette Greenwich Hospital Herbert Marion Herbert Hiram Alexis Walker Walkersville

Swan to Report on Zoning Progress

Herbert S. Swan, New York zoning and traffic expert, will brief the City Plan Commission on Bridgeport traffic survey progress in Behrens' office Monday afternoon. The report covers a new berm, rerouting, parking use, and street extensions to address through and local traffic.

Bridgeport New Berm Herbert S. Swan New York City Plan Commission Mr Swan Behrens

Sewage contract awarded to Sanitation Corp for 70 257 bid

Mayor Behrens awarded the sewage screen and pumping plant contract to the Sanitation Corporation of New York City for 70 257, the low bid for 30 000 000 gallon capacity screens and three 10 000 000 gallon pumps. Disposals Equipment Co. of New York was the next bidder at 83 750. Plans for the disposal plant are to be readied in days with bids to follow for construction.

Behrens Sanstation Corporation New York City Bostwick Avenue The Sanitation Corporation Disposals Equipment Company New York Congress Street Bridge Knowlton Street Housatonic Avenue Sanitation Corp Alex. L. DeLane James C. Harding Fuller & McClintock William D'Qlier Ithe City D'Olier Harding

New Britain Man Henry Russell Will Worth $2 Million Probate

The will of Henry H. Russell, former president of the Hus sell and Erwin Mtg. Co. of New Britain, probated by Judge Arthur B. Catkins, disposes of about 2 million dollars in trust to United States Security company for Hartford. Widow Elizabeth Miner Russell and two sons receive income, with adopted children excluded. Specific bequests cover automobiles and household effects and a life use of Ocean Avenue property. Residue to trust company for fee, with income shares allocated to the widow and sons. The will, dated 1923 and clarified by a 1925 codicil, governs the estate.

Kew London Dene Associated Press Henry H. Russell Hussell and Erwin Mtg. Company of New Britain Arthur B. Catkins United States Security Company Hartford Elizabeth Russell Ocean Avenue United States Security Trust Company Elizabeth Miner Russell Shail

Five Treated Here for Slight Injuries

Five cases of slight injuries were treated at the Emergency hospital by Dr. David S Greenspun yesterday. Victims ranged from a dog bite to a man injured at work when a chisel slipped. Names include William Lucas, Sterling Pachowski, Michael Duband, Walter Urbanowza, and William Press with various minor wounds.

David S Greenspun Willam Lucas North Avenue Sterling Pachowski Madison Avenue Michael Duband Noroton Walter Urbanowza Knowlton Street Wok Wiliam Press Palisada Avenue

Greenwich Vern Bes. Former burgess dies in Jus Lome

Greenwich June 16 A preshow note reports the death of Preshi Thomas J Exnp former burgess and former superintendent of the borough highways at age 65 in Jus Lome He leaves a widow and a son Sp Ainry E Healyprintf

Greenwich Apsoe Thomas J. Exnp Jus Lome Ainte Ainry E Healy

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