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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1926

Page

3

Compensation Denied Wife for Husband's Death

A widow of Frank Povelsky of Pembroke street was denied compensation for her husband's death after he fell from a platform while working for the Naugatuck Valley Tea Company. The Compensation Commissioner ruled the widow was not dependent, while Povelsky's mother was deemed dependent and awarded weekly compensation of five dollars for 312 weeks plus funeral expenses.

Kate Pevals Frank Povelsky Pembroke Street Naugatuck Valley Tea Company Dteath FR. Huckingham Swordine Wee Ly Aber Povalsky Povelsky Beardster Park

Proves Mother Is Your Closest Friend Jersey City

J Paull recalls waking with a bad taste and foul breath, despite healthy teeth. A friend linked the issue to constipation. After taking Carter’s Little Liver Pills, stomach and bowels relieved, foul gases gone. Druggists sell 25 and 75 cent packages.

Jersey City J. Paull Carter

Youth and Wife Held by New Britain Police

A New Britain police action involved a youth and his wife, with the groom’s mother approving the marriage after an investigation anchored by the elder caretaker. The report notes community scrutiny and ongoing inquiries into the couple’s union.

NEW Britain Police

Senator predicts early action on Italian debt pact

Senator Cleman Smoot of the Senate Pinan committee predicts early favorable action on the Italian debt settlement. The House has approved the debt commission plan but Senate opposition grows. Secretary Mellon warns that rejection could delay any future settlement with Italy and complicate talks with France.

Washington Senate Cleman Smoot Pinan Seer leHen Reid Congressional the Debt Commission House Freshlent Mellon Italy United States France

Wealthy contractor shot after all-night cabaret brawl

In New York on March 2 a wealthy electrical contractor Al Fred Bell, 30, was shot in the thigh during a fight at Bist Street and Sixth Avenue. The assailant, who fled, reportedly began after a passerby bumped Bell. Bell was treated at Presbyterian Hospital and released home.

New York Alfred Bell Bist Street Sixth Avenue Bell Presbyterian Hospital

Mike Martin Promotes Liniment for Pain Relief

A historical ad feature touts Mike Martin's Liniment for rheumatism neuritis and back pain. It claims rapid, mild, non blistering relief suitable for athletes and children, with a personal guarantee and mail order prepaid options through drugstores and direct sales.

Mike Martin

Welfare Department legal adviser to resign today

Attorney Dorothy A Cohen, legal adviser to the Welfare Department, submitted her resignation to Superintendent Thorne Tay. The timing and successor are unclear, likely to be decided at the regular monthly Welfare Board meeting Friday afternoon. President Elty Husted had no idea who would replace Cohen.

Dorothy A. Cohen Menariment of Publis Thorne Tay OLB New York Welfare Elty Husted Miss Cohes

Anniversary of wedding for aged couple at Spring Lake Farm

Jonn Demarest aged ninety eight and his wife Susan Winters aged ninety three observe their wedding anniversary at Spring Lake Farm home of Mrs. Pater S. Pulls. They credit hard work and a cheerful home life for reaching old age. They value church, radio and aviation dreams, have four children, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Jonn Demarest Susan Winters Fife Sy Mear Hin New York

Suit to recover bond tied to Boston bank robbery case

In Superior civil court a suit seeks 37 500 from Commercial Casualty Tasarange Co of Boston Hartford and New York for Charles Stanton in connection with a robbery at First National Bank. Stanton, seen in the bank, was followed outside and pointed out as a possible accomplice. A teller’s case was manipulated by a hook to steal a package, but the other suspect escaped and Stanton vanished after posting bond.

New Mar Commercial Casualty Tasarange Co Boston Hartford New York Charles Stanton First National Bank Superior Stanton

Rev Townsend Die a Well Known Minister in Boston

Nashua N H March 2 Reverend Townsend a well known minister died in Boston after a career as a Universalist priest and Unitarian church pastor in Sioux City and other towns. A student of history he wrote and lectured on multiple subjects and served as secretary for New Hampshire Audubon society. He was 1d years old.

Nashua N. OH Failey Boston Todas Lawrence Seminon Or& Universalistwinister Unitarian Sioux Town Lawn New Hampshir The Audubon Society

Convict Escapes York Hospital Window in Bellevue Ward

A city ward at Bellevue hospital was breached last night when a prisoner sawed bars of a grated window in the observation ward. He left a dummy in the bed and fled, while police pursued him in connection with a taxicab incident.

York Weho Bellevue Hospital Den

How many pieces in your china set and Lenox origins

The article notes the first White Howse set had 1700 pieces and describes Lenoxware origins in Trenton New Jersey with Walter Scott Lenox creating the first factory in 1889. It mentions Frank G Holmes as a key designer and outlines production methods, color processes, and recent valuations of American china ware at 114,348,733 dollars with major manufacturers in Ohio and New Jersey.

America Trenton Ni J Lenox Walter Scott Lenox China Cuba Venezuela Frank G. Holmes Ohio New Jersey

Hunt glassware leads world in cut glass production

The largest quantity of cut glass is made in American factories led by Hunt glass. The catalog shows a complete assortment of practical pieces including bowls compotes lunch trays cracker and cheese sets sugars and creams. Prices range from $1.25 to $13.50 with colored wares in orange green or amber and solid color pieces as low as 50 cents. Hand decorated pieces reach up to $10.

Hunt Glass

Glass Houses Enjoyed in Jamestown Valuation Report

A Jamestown report notes glass products valued at 303 828 914 dollars in the latest available assessments. The item references West Virginia and Ohio in the regional context.

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Sing Patriotic Songs and Tailored Top Coats This Week

Advertises morning songs at 8:45 and tailored woolen overcoats or suits at the same price of 37 dollars for this week only. Customers may choose style, add personal tweaks, and order extra trousers for 9.50. Main floor rear.

See How Shoes are Made Exhibition Move

A large display of shoe machinery, a near copy of the Smithsonian Institute exhibit in Washington DC, is now on the Main floor rear. The exhibit aims to educate and enlighten visitors about the many machines and operations involved in making a pair of shoes.

Smithsonian Institute Washington D.C

The Sewing Machine Club promotes low initial fee

The club advertises a nominal one dollar membership that goes toward the machine price chosen by the member. Customers select a New Home or New Ideal model, with prices from 39 dollars up to 100 dollars, and pay the balance in regular installments while using the machine at home.

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