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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1926

Page

6

Forester Urges Brush Fire Rules After Rain

Forester Austin F Hawes urged strict brush burning limits after rain as part of new state policy. During April fires peak and most incidents occur from mid month to early May. In 1925 state forest wards reported 66 fires burning 3 acres costing 200000 dollars with 670 fires between mid April and May 15, and April alone saw 51 fires covering 8377 acres. The three worst months were March April and May with high fire counts.

Startford Austin F. Hawes

Gilpatric Estate Trustees Win Suit

Putnam March 3 AP A jury in Putnam ruled in favor of the trustees of the bankrupt G Harold Gilpatric estate against Mrs Rose Levine for 2600 dollars and 223 dollars interest on four notes given to Gilpatric as cashier of the wrecked First National Bank of Putnam. The verdict followed a brief trial after the judge charged the jury.

Superior Court

Stover Slander Suit Dismissed In York

Mrs Lillian Agnes Stover widow of a hotel keeper had a 100000 slander claim against her alleged daughter Princess Blaine Von Der Lippe Lipski of Washington. Supreme Court Justice Ingraham dismissed the suit saying it is neither libel nor slander to deny mother daughter ties. The trial began Monday with Stover testifying the princess was the second of three children born to her. A baptismal certificate for Sarah Ellen Betts was offered as evidence.

York Lillian Agnes Stover Blaine von der Lippe-Lipski Washington Supreme Court Ingraham

McCoys Rinoln Emulsion Promises Constipation Relief

An old advertisement promotes McCoy's Rinolin Emulsion as a cure for habitual constipation. It claims ten days to regular bowels and lasting benefits, asserting the product cleanses toxins and improves energy, vision, and skin, with money back guarantee.

McCoy Rinohn Hindle Leverty Deng Drugonists Hinolin Pep

Sloan's Liniment Promotes Quick Cold Relief at Home

Advertisers tout Sloan's Liniment as a rapid cure for colds when used with a hot bath and inhalation. Instructions describe soaking, applying to throat and chest, wrapping to trap heat, and repeating sessions for lingering symptoms. Ready for home use with 35 cent price at druggists.

Sloan’s

Cascarets Laxative Ad Headlines Freshen Up Nicest Product

An advertisement touts Cascarets as the nicest laxative with candy like taste. It claims quick relief and a refreshed system for men women and children, noting gentle cleansing without gripe or sickness.

Business Men of Stratford Plan Annual Election

Stratford March 3 Special Theodor Oakey well known local druggist is expected to be proposed for president of the Stratford Business Men's association at the annual election next Tuesday evening. A banquet and get together at Cook's Inn Stratford avenue is planned as part of the event with many business men and guests anticipated. C J Kraus local electrical contractor is chairman of the arrangements committee.

Stratford Theodore Oakey Stratford Business Men’s Association Cook's Inn Stratford Avenue C.J. Kraus Housateale Grange James Gallagher Madison Square Garden Stratford Poultry Club Paradise Lawn Flrral Park Huntington Road Huntington Packard Red Cross Stratford Post American Legion Sterling Memorial Building Legion Post Oronoque Building Association of Oronogue Lodge of Odd Fellows Sterling Memorial Hall Lodge of Odd Fellows Lodge Walter Redfern The Building Association George B. Rowland Edmund Pitzer James Mallett Leroy Beach Robert Fyfe William Pixley John Tooth BE. Rebstock

Former Bank Clerk Confesses Larceny

Alexander McKenzie of Cambridge surrendered 46 federal authorities on a secret indictment charging larceny of 7381 dollars from the Atlantic National Bank. Francis P. Emerson of Dorchester, formerly a bank clerk, was arrested days earlier on similar charges involving forged deposit signatures and checks.

Boston Alexander McKenzie Cambridge Atlantic National Bank Francis P. Emerson Dorchester Emerson

Army plan calls for 2200 planes and expanded air service

Washington March 8 AP A five year army aviation construction program would equip the army air service with 2,200 airplanes at its end. The plan, released by Secretary Dwight Davis and Morin of the House Military committee, proposes 1,650 regular army officers 810 reserve officers on active duty and 25,000 enlisted men including 500 flying cadets.

Washington APA Army Aviation Army Air Service Dwight Davis Morin House Military Committee

Fishing Schooner W. C. Smith Damaged by Fire

The British schooner W. C. Smith and her cargo of salt fish were badly damaged by a blaze in Gloucester Mass. Two men aboard when the fire started were awakened by Poe captain of the Julia who towed the vessel to Pavillon Beach and beached it after fireboats and the coast guard fought the flames.

Gloucester Mass W. C. Smith Poe Julia Pavillon Beech Coast Guard

French Socialists Lose Levy Fight in Chamber Debate

Paris March 3 AP Socialists fail to win a capital levy as a substitute for government financial measures in the Chamber of Deputies. Discussion continues on the Senate sent bills while Communist pressure for direct taxes prompts Finance Minister Doumery to defend raising new revenue by fifty percent.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Jonet House Senate M. Doumery

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Gilpatric Estate Trustees Stover RCOY Sloan Business Men OF Stratford Plan Stratford News Annabel Paris George A. Mallett Company Cushing Club Walter H. Goddard Daniel Pratt Broadbridge Avenue Main Street Selleck Place Piatt William Lewis Patrick O’neil Curtis Place Lewis Ds Susan Wilcoxson Lewis France Lux Aoap Lever Bros. Co Massachusetts ARMY Levy Komictine Pacific
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