O'Brien Granted Chance to Amend Receiver Suit Pleading
In Superior Court Judge Isaac Wolfe allowed James O'Brien of New York to amend his complaint in the receivership action involving Fairfield Land and Fairfield Building companies. Defendants argued prior cases disposed of the matter, but the judge said new evidence could be added if offered, and O'Brien may include allegations supporting a temporary receivership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O'Brien
New York
Fairfield Land Company
Fairfield Building Company
Isaac Wolfe
Oprign
William Hara
Arthur Marsh
O'Brien
Gines
O’bren
Court Summons Stratford Council in Recall Action
Stratford's Town Council will appear in the Superior court at 8 am Tuesday to show cause why a recall election should not be ordered under the charter. Petitioners allege failure to act on recall petitions. six districts are affected and names include Robert Turney Vito Benedetth Richard Stanton Ralph Sherwood and Mills Tomlinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford Council
Cyster
Stratford
Straford’s Town
Ell A
Robert B. Turney
Vito Benedetth
Richard J. Stanton
Ralph C. Sherwood
Healing
Supreme Court
AH. Hunter
Isaac Wolfe
Superor Court
Bankruptcy settlement proposed for Horvath druggist charge
Nicholas Horvath of West End, a druggist, faces criminal court on a steamship ticket fraud tied to his agency. He offers creditors 15 percent settlement, with five percent cash and ten percent in notes, while total liabilities exceed 50 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xpect
West End ’ Druggist
Theankruptcy Court
Nicholas Horvat
West End
Til
Criminal Superior Court
Jodie Tabbie
Horvath
Credi
Conductor Testifies at Coroner's Hearing
Coroner John J. Phelan heard testimony about the death of Fortunato Trine, 20, of Westport, who was killed while walking the tracks near Compo Station by Train No. 371 bound for New York. Conductor Gilliland and engineer Allen testified the man walked along the westbound track and did not heed the inbound train approaching from behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teximony
J. Phelan
Fortunato T Rine
Westport
Compo
Ound
New York
YW. W. Gilliland
James S. Allen
Chino
Lively Legal Tilt in Action Against Hotel Man's Estate
A probate court session features heated exchanges between McLean family counsel over ownership of an automobile valued at 131,105. Howard K. McLean claims the car was bought by his father Charles K. McLean and given to him, with ownership records later altered to others including Mrs. McLean. The case arises as McLean's attorneys press fraud questions about the bill of sale and the legality of shifting liability. The hearing continues with witnesses including mobile salesmen and attorney Burroughs, who previously handled the Seaside hotel matter.
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Wihion
William H. Comley, Jr
Superior Court
Simeon Pease
John &. Pullman
Bridgeport
Comley
Fairfield County
Howard KK. McLean
Charles K McLean
David Price
Joseph Shapiro
R. Arthur Brown
Frank Wilder
Samuel C. Shaw
McLean, Jr
David Fitzgerald
New Haven
Henry C. Burroughs
McLean
Sim
Seveeral A Mobile
Atttorney Burroughs
MccLean
State Streets
Burroughs
Chartes RK
Lner
Wilder
Imaq
Artomey ‘Wilder
Park City Lumber Co Receivers Named in Superior Court
Judge Jenac Wolfe named temporary receivers for Park City Lumber Co. Charles W. Toyle and Arthur C. Tyler appointed with appraisers W. F. Sevarn and George A. Alling. Receivers posted a $10,000 bond. A hearing to permanent the receivership is set for next Friday. Company liabilities listed at $150,000 with $200,000 assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Cour
Jenac Wolfe
Park Cit Lumber Compiany
Charles W. Toyle
Arthur C. Tyler
W. F.sevarn
George A. Alling
New Haven
Coroner Holds Inquest Into Death Of Boy Norko In Boston
Coroner John J Phelan led an inquest into the death of eight year old Stephen Norko hit on Boston avenue by Irving Byelas. Witnesses testified the driver traveled at high speed to avoid the accident. The court continued the manslaughter charge against Byelas to Thursday with bonds of 1000 dollars.
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John J Phelan
Stepher Norko
Eught
Boston Avenue
OY Irving Byelas
Byelas
Will‘Yam Booth
E. Harkins
Madison Avenas
Norko
Haarkins
Bysias
Henry E. Bliss
Bunnell Street
Byelan
Mellon Will Hold Wilson Fund As Subject To Tax
Washington dusk report says Secretary Mellon will uphold the IRS ruling that contributions to the Woodrow Wilson Foundation are not exempt from federal income tax. Blair and solicitor Mapes met Mellon and agreed the Foundation, as organized, resembles the Roosevelt Memorial Association and must reincorporate as an educational association to allow tax-free contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon
Wilson
Washington
Internal Revenue
Blair
Woodrow Wilson ‘Foundation
Mapes
Wilson Foundation
Roosevelt Memorial Associaion
Wilson Organization
Indian war fears in Canada over Six Nations land dispute
In Hamilton Ontario a dispute over land seized by a returning soldier and occupied by George Wise near Osweken triggers warnings of potential hostilities. The Department of Indian Affairs reports an ultimatum of invasion by government troops, with Six Nations demanding Wise surrender and local authorities awaiting mounted reinforcements to arrest him.
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Hamilton
Ont
Canada
Six Nations T
Ene Department of Indian Affairn
Asieh
4 Nations Tribe
George Wise
Brant County
Wise
Great Britain
Osweken
Appoint Receiver For S. & S. Coal Company
Francis J. Brennan of this city was appointed receiver for S. & S. Coal Company, defendants in an action brought by George B. Clark of this city. The short calendar session in Superior Court yesterday saw Judge Wolfe issue an order naming Abraham Handelmat and others as action defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis J. Brennan
Cos! Company
George B. Ciark
Wolfe
Abraham Handelmat & Corsipfendagia
Dangerous curve widening planned at Nash’s Corner Westport
Westport May 5 Spect The Selectmen have completed plans for widening Nash's Corner on the Boston Post Road The project will include banking the outside curve and 809 feet of cement road with poles moved and passing lanes to handle fast-approaching autos The selectmen consider pavilion operators for Compr Beach and an American Legion Memorial Day parade with Veterans of Foreign Wars Also National Hospital Day to be observed May 13 and local resident John J Sullivan of Saugatuck renovating his store continuing stationery confectionery and real estate business
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Westport
Selectman
Nash
Boston
Selectmen
Compr Beach
American Legion Committee
Ciil
National Hospital
Saugatuck
Scullivan Wiill
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O’brien
Aplin
Ein
Neuss
Neuss & Vaughn
Broad Street
Corner State St Street
Howard K. McLean
Stepmother
Park City Lumber CO
Boy
Byel As
S. & S. Coal Company
Palm Beach
Lion Clothing Store
Main St
Poli’s
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