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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1926

Page

3

Widow and husband sues widow in New York mob case

Wealthy widow and listed parties in New York face a civil suit over damages and probate concerns. The complaint names Mrs Oinit as defendant with claims tied to estate operations and alleged damages. All parties are nonresidents of New York, and the case proceeds with unspecified meetings and potential damages timeline.

New York Wulot Chiuso Texollins Meltyre Mcintyre West Coast Vieruta Pat Estate Operato Oiinit

Memorial for late New York Mayor Gaynor to be unveiled

A memorial for the late Mayor William J. Gaynor of New York will be unveiled at the Brooklyn end of the Manhattan Bridge at 1 o clock. The Memorial Association, led by Commissioner R A C Smith and secretary Robert Adamson of National American Bank, expects speakers including Mayor Walker and Governor Smith with Norman Gaynor and Gaynor children in attendance. Relatives Mrs. Gaynor and others from New York and Long Island are listed as attendees.

William J. Gaynor New York City Brooklyn Aanhattan Bridge R.A. CG. Smith Gaynora Robert Adamson National American Bank N Yorkelty Ttma Mee Walker Coverner Smith Willead Norman Gaynenay Inorant Het- Nerman Ea Nail Gaynor Rufus Geynor Sis Wo Rennard All York and Long Island, Mra Merchants Protective Credit Service New England Connecticut R. P. Nason

Eklund Death Reported Accidentally By De Luca

Dr J R De Latea said Eklund’s death appears accidental and not suicide as first suspected. The Lake Torpedo Boat superintendent was found last week near the harbor after disappearing in February. Coroner Jom Phelan will determine the cause, with notes that long delay before discovery weakens motive. Simon Lake’s letter claimed Ecklund could have received aid if he had asked.

J. R. de Latea Tund Lake Torpedo Boat Plant Naey Sines Jom Phelan Eklund Deluca

Cowboy Posses Sweep Hills in Indian Slayer Hunt

U S frontier tale reports posses and deputies scouring mountains forty miles from town hunting George Nelson a young Navajo accused of abducting Leonors Wolfe daughter of a sheepman. Wolfe and his uncle were away when the Indian seized her tied her hands and demanded surrender, then freed her before attempting to kill Wolfe’s kin.

Shevir George Nelson Frida Tat John A. Wolfe John &. Wolfe Leonors Wolfe Miss (Wolfe Dese Wolfe Hee Ana M Wolfe Navid Queauing Miss Wolfe

Precedent Sought On State Seizures In Prohibition Era Case

The Supreme Court will decide if the federal government may sell vehicles seized by state police under the prohibition law. An appeal from Providence challenges a block Island motor boat seizure tied to William Hart Dredge and others. Lower courts differed on federal authority versus local cooperation in seizure enforcement.

Wastington Supreme Cour Providence Bay Block Island William Hart Dredge Dodge Utay Linding Hauer Federal Distriet Court Court of Appeals Huauwer

School to Open After $2,500 Fire

Stamford May 10 Special. Glenbrook school damaged by a mysterious fire last night. Fire found too late and spread from basement to first floor. Stamford fire department helped save the building. damage about 2500 dollars. Forty children had an unexpected holiday.

Stamford Glenbrook School Stamford Fire Department Theseabrook Fire Company

Fraud suit against naval officer starts in Porto Rico

Trial of a US government fraud case against Lieut. Commander Virgil Baker began before Chief Justice Enr elio Del Ture in San Juan Porto Rico. The government alleges he obtained a $500000 land lease on the Van Geroni mo reservation by fraud and improper transfer between War and Navy departments. Baker contends the lease had special Congressional authority and disputes the land value, promising forthcoming testimony.

Juran Porto Rico United States Virgil Haker U.S. Navy Daker van Geronimo Enrlio del Ture Supreme Court of Baker War Department Navy Department Congréss Congress

Plainfield Elimination Of Grade Crossing Plan Approved

Connecticut Public Utilities Commission allocates costs for removing the grade crossing on Fophop's Crossing in Plainfield. Distribution assigns 45 percent to the railroad, 30 percent to the state, and 15 percent to Plainfield, with total estimated cost about 70,000 dollars. The petition was filed by Ligiabay Peminivtener Mac Donald.

Jiartford Publcc Atilitics Commssion Plainfield New York New Traven and Hartford Railroad Company State of Connecticut Ligiabay Mac Donald

Featuring Furnishings for the Bride's Home

The store highlights wedding home furnishings with a focus on brides and their new households. It emphasizes economical pricing without sacrificing quality, noting better value through advantageous purchasing and a wide selection of gift items for couples starting married life.

Special Sale of Silver Plated Hollow Ware at $5

A porch sale offers a collection of silver plated hollow ware at $5. The assortment includes Bread trays Sandwich trays Well and tree platters Vegetable dishes Fruit bowls Relish platters Flower baskets Water pitchers Candle sticks Sugar and creamers Meat platters Cheese and cracker dishes Cake trays Compotes Gravy boats Pie plates Casseroles and more. Limited quantity available on the main floor front porch.

Draperies for the Bride’s New Home Offers Special Drapes

A department showcases window dressings with made to measure shades and inventive designs. Sunfast silks at 1.50 per yard, damask stripes 1.50 to 3.50, cretonnes 29c to 1. Art muslins 28c, lace curtains 4.50 per pair, Bedford curtains with silk fringe and bullion fringe sets priced at 8 dollars.

Dainty Linens for the bride's new home catalog notes

An advertisement lists fine linens for a bridal home including pattern cloths ranging from 70 by 70 inches at 5 dollars to larger 72 by 108 inch cloths up to 9 dollars with matching napkins. Designs feature chrysanthemum tulip rose and carnation patterns plus doilies centes and scarfs in various laces and borders.

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