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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1923
Page
4
A Norwalk janitor formerly denied due to late notice of injury wins approval under a revised Workmen's Compensation Act. Special for Sloan, the judge held the case could proceed and retroactive benefits may start from the date of his injury, with support from local citizens and school staff who know him.
A city employee, Sloan, was dusting erasers and emptying wastebaskets after classes ended when he fell from a ladder at the schoolhouse. Though he hoped to stay at his post, the injury proved permanent, leaving him crippled. City Attorney Tammany studied the case and concluded Sloan was entitled to compensation but required special authority from the Legislature, now granted.
May 24 report notes Premier Baldwin unable to unite Conservative factions. The expected cabinet includes Sir Hubert Horne and Anstey Chamberlain. Chamberlain arrived in London amid uncertainty about joining the government. The King will receive the Prime Minister’s list. discussions center on combining premiership with the exchequer. The budget is reportedly adopted, aiming for a temporary double office solution.
Washington May 24 Two Presidents of New England railroads Hastis of the Boston and Maine and C Pearson of the New York New Haven and Hartford today laid their views on railroad consolidation before the Interstate Commission. Pearson favored government plans to put all New England lines into one system, while Hastis urged leaving parts outside and preserving options for stockholders. Discussion covered New Haven’s finances, with Buckland noting a 32,000,000 deficit and potential shifts to stabilize value. Central Vermont lines and related property values were also debated.
The April membership drive under the Y M C A leadership of Wl. Bangs achieved a strong start with 36 new members and 24 renewals early in the month. By month end overall membership rose with additional renewals and new signups.
An orderly town meeting in New Milford voted to spend 49 and repair Bank Church, Binnet, Church, and Main streets with an emphasis on paving the east side of Main Street. Fortytisnd dollars was asked of the residents, needed to hard surface the area by the green.
A resident of Ansomida was fined 325 plus costs for fishing in the Water Co reservoir. Deputy game warden, and local officials cited violation of a water supply protection statute. The case notes that fishing in the reservoir is prohibited and the Water Company safeguards the supply.
Anthony Pasuone, a minor, through his mother Josephine Vascone, sues Henry Davis and others, owners of the Wilding building on Wall Street for $19,000 after a foot and leg injury in an elevator shaft. Attachment of the property was made yesterday per Town Clerk’s office.
Hawthorne Company dissolves its business ties amid internal changes and confirmations of former partnerships. The report notes officials including Ralph Kee and several stewards present, with dates and details partially obscured in the damaged text.
A fragmentary notice reports a loan case from 1912 where a person is to receive $1,000 to settle a $51 debt. The text is garbled but indicates repayment arrangements and subsequent promises or actions.
Automatic porch shades with brackets cords pulleys and wind ropes in green or brown wide slats priced from 4 ft at 3.30 to 10 ft at 9.50. Porch awnings in green white and tan white stripes priced per width from 30 inch at 2. to 48 inch at 2.50. Third Floor center.
A short note indicates Howland’s travel for holiday or vacation plans. It mentions location on the third floor center.
Classified note offering all wool white flannel trousers in plain cream or with black pencil stripe priced at 7.50, 89 and Sto.
An advertisement offers holiday flags in various sizes and materials. It promotes wool hunting flags in 3x5 to 8x12 feet with prices from 2.50 to 7.50, sewed cotton bunting flags, mounted flags, and a combo flag outfit priced at 1.33, urging upgrade of worn flags to honor fallen and thinning ranks.
Advertisement notes men linen knickers in oyster white or natural color. Describes as sensible for golf and tennis, cool and washable with freedom of action. Priced at $3.50 and $5 on the main floor rear area.
A special purchase brings an exceptional assortment of children's parasols to be sold on counter No. 1 Friday. The covers feature pretty plaids and floral centers with plain borders, linen colored centers with embroidery, and matching colored borders. Handled on Main floor with silk cords.
An ad lists boys wash suits at 1.75 with several styles described. Some sizes 3 to 8 are available in plain colors with white or colored trim. The text notes many sizes unavailable in each style and urges buying now at the 1.75 price.
Beautiful printed crepes 40 inches wide light and dark grounds Egyptian and Paisley patterns on offer. A splendid fabric shown at a special price of 2.50 dollars per yard. Third floor, front.
The listing shows tennis racquets and covers, balls, and Wright and Ditson brands. Canoes, paddles, floor racks, back rests, canoe chairs, bicycles, tires, lamps, tents, folding cuts, pocket knives, golf gear, baseballs and bats, gloves, masks and related items with prices from a few tenths to several dollars.
Winter catalog note outlines toys and outdoor gear for kids. Velocipedes priced 3.75 to 4.25, ball bearing models 12 to 619.75, coaster wagons 4.50 to, sail boats 0.13 to 1.00. Fourth floor front display location.
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