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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1922
Page
11
A blimp drifted over the sea before arriving at Langley Field after an engine failure off Cape Henry. The airship held a four mile northwest breeze, then stabilized and landed. All five crew members were reported none the worse for the incident.
An old ad-style piece urges readers to drink water and milk to flush the kidneys and bowels. It promotes Dr Carey’s Prescription No. 777 lithium-hindla tablets as a cure, claiming nine of ten overlook toxin buildup and urging a ten day test with a money back guarantee.
Arthur Barry of Worcester Massachusetts had murder charges dropped to manslaughter after a preliminary hearing. State’s Attorney Homer Cum mings announced the action following a long conference with Barry’s counsel George F. Mara and Robert G. DeForest. Barry plans to plead not guilty and seek a bond as the case proceeds to the September term. The shooting outside Schwaben dance hall on French Street on April 13 left Peter Wagner dead after an argument about an insult to Mrs LeRoy Gregory. Barry and a companion reportedly left the hall pursued by Wagner and Gregory’s husband, with witnesses noting trouble and a hurried exit to the street.
Mrs Helen Joy Lee of Detroit, daughter of Henry J B Foy, was granted a decree of divorce from Howard B Tee after charging neglect and improper conduct. She said he spent much time at golf links, neglecting her and their children.
Carlo Brunette, a Mohican Co clerk in the fruit department, arraigned in Superior court for theft of 5394.02. He was sentenced to the reformatory with sentence suspended for three months and placed on probation. He allegedly entered the cashier’s office April 15 and stole a $45.33 check and $48.19 in cash after finding no one present. He cashed the check at an Last Side trust store where he was known.
Jude Isaac Wolfe in the Superior court heard the case of May Cook administrix of the estate of her daughter Ethel Cook against Joseph Simon seeking 10000 dollars for the child's death from injuries suffered July 26 when she fell 23 feet from a second story veranda rear of home. The rail fastened with four nails two rusted to a coal box gave way and she was thrown to the ground causing skull fracture and death.
Mrs Catherine Ham of Greenwich sued John Smolewski for $5 000 breach of promise claiming after her husband died in December 1929 they grew close and he proposed marriage but later refused due to her five children. The Civil Superior court jury awarded her $500 in heart balm damages yesterday.
Evidence heard in a civil action brought by George H. Symonds against John B. Schwartz of the Swartz Brothers Co. Judge John Booth reserved decision. Symonds claims his car was struck on September 10 on William Street near Artic by a machine operated recklessly by the defendant’s agent who allegedly lacked a licensed driver.
Mrs Rosa Levy of Grovestreet was arrested yesterday on two counts of bigamy. Believing her first husband Isaac Grainick of Philadelphia had died eight years ago she married I Levy. The first husband confronted her in Bridgeport. threats were reported to authorities and she was bound over to Criminal Superior Court in 100 dollar bonds.
One safe dependable treatment relieves itching and cleanses and soothes the skin. Ask any druggist for a bottle of Zemo and apply as directed. Soon irritations pimples blackheads eczema ringworm and similar skin troubles will disappear. Zemo penetrates and banishes eruptions, making skin soft smooth and healthy.
Court officials read part of the information in the complaint against Giuseppe Romano formerly of this city but later of Norwalk charged in the Superior court with horse theft. A bond of 300 was forfeited. The case describes Romano hiring a horse and wagon on August 15 from Jake Trevalitz of 647 Bast Muir Street and not returning the rig, later found in Norwalk with a third party buyer for 25. The complaint details Romano and companions allegedly firing the rig for 4, paid in advance, with Romano attempting to drive but aided by another. The narrative includes courtroom humor about propulsion and a joke about sailors shouting "O ye, O gow."
Pleas of leniency heard for Myron Dickinson George Spencer and Julius Kindley all of Newtown charged with breaking and entering. Judge William M. Malin of Superior Court yesterday ordered six months in jail with execution of sentence suspended.
Travelers Insurance company appeals a Compensation Commission award granting Della Brogan of Stamford ten dollars weekly for 312 weeks after her brother T Kennedy a mason employed by J la Bugo of Greenwich died in a shaft elevator accident.
Henry Hirsch a New York diamond dealer was arrested on charges of conspiring with Arthur F. Chase and the Vardemans in a $500000 bond robbery of the Chase tonal Bank. Chase confessed to stealing bonds intended for shipment to Boston and implicating others. Bonds recovered except about $60000. Chase held on $75000 bail. Hirsch questioned.
A crowd of about 720 butchers and dealers heard J J Langton, a noted expert in heat packing, speak at the Stratfield on the Confederated Home Abbattoirs plan. He outlined the packing house proposal, traced meat packing history, and a film titled From Hoof to Table was shown for educational value before home consumption.
A Federal inspected plant hosted the inaugural Better Health campaign meeting. The session outlined plans for a series of discussions aimed at improving public health awareness across the state and other regions.
The Park Board awarded a contract for road dressing to Connecticut Quarries Co. of New Haven at 1.40 dollars per ton, with New Haven Trap Rock Co. as the only other competitor. Bids for screenings were received and reviewed, with B. D. Pierce noted as president of Connecticut Quarries Co.
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