Denied share in estate of wife Tuckerman dies
Alfred Tuckerman, 77, noted bibliographer, died at his Newport home after his wife Clara L. Tuckerman left almost one third of a million dollars to Commander Leon Thompson in her will. The will, probated recently, is being contested by Mary Fargo Shelp, a Brewster, New York niece. Tuckerman had scholarly works in Smithsonian collections and was a Harvard graduate born in New York in 1848.
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Mary Fargo Shelp
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US Libels Ship Found With Rum
New York May 25 AP The freighter Herman Winters seized last week with a large consignment of liquor aboard is to be tested in a libel action by U S District Attorney Buckner. Released on 25008 bond, the vessel may face a prohibition case. no libel was filed against the steamship Boston where similar liquor was found the same raid. Both ships belong to the Eastern Steamship line. Officials called the liquor tally the largest seized on coastwise vessels.
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Strike in Twelfth Week at American Thread Co plant
In Willimantic the twelfth week of the strike at the American Thread Co plant began with rain. The company offered to rehire those who return today, while others lose seniority, pension rights, and service conditions. About ten workers returned, with roughly 100 on the producing side of 2,260 out. Agent Don H Curtis said many former operatives had returned earlier and parts of the plant were being prepared. Machinery has been moved in five weeks to a new New York state plant, reducing local staffing by about 90 workers.
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Naval workers fete commander leaving Newport
Formal exercises today marked the departure of Captain Ralph Earle former commander of the Naval Torpedo Station at Worcester. He will become president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Officers and supervisors heard him read his orders detaching him and Captain Edgar Is. Larimer announced his succession. Earle received a gold watch traveling bag and an encyclopedia.
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Klein to Be Honored at Bnai Brith Banquet Tonight
Attorney Jacob B. Klein will be honored at a Stratfield hotel banquet hosted by the Bridgeport Independent Order of Bnai Brith. Grand lodge officers from the district and across the country attend. Speakers include Maurice E. Resnick Joshua Kantrowitz Henry Greenstein Rebbi Jacob I. Meyerovitz Rabbi David Levy and Joshua Meltzer as toastmaster.
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Charles Hertman
Rebbi Jacob I. Meyerovitz
David Levy
Joshua Meltzer
Bridgeport News Highlights From Multiplex Telegraph to Street Changes
The Bridgeport office of Western Union unveiled a new multiplex system enabling four telegrams to be sent and received on a single wire to New York, with a matching line to Boston. A Stratford Avenue bridge siren replaced the old bell, causing delays at gates. Local scenes include a ragged youth with harmonica and odd dances, political chatter over the ripper tax, and evolving transit with former hitching posts fading as autos prevail.
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England Demands Debt Settlements If U S Plan Wins
In London on May 25 Britain told debtor powers that any payment to the United States must be matched by payments to Britain. Treasury official Walter Gulness said negotiations on debts to Britain require debtor nations to settle Britain’s claims in tandem with U S payments.
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Australia Wants Control at Home
Prime Minister Bruce of the Australian commonwealth told a Melbourne dinner that Australians would not tolerate an empire parliament in London. He said Australia should steer its own destinies and seek closer trade consultation with Britain, with an Australian ambassador in London likely to help coordinate among five governments.
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Iceberg sighting near Grand Bank by Tuscania
In New York on May 25 AP reports the steamship Tuscania passed an iceberg about 300 feet out of water and 300 feet long east of the Grand Bank last Thursday. Captain David W. Bone notes the berg was at the southernmost point seen. a Coast Guard ice patrol vessel watched from 4 to 60 feet away as air turned colder.
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Floating - Fee Mountain
Fall River Man and Mill Officer Die in Mass
Edward Barker longtime treasurer of Flint Stafford and Anawan mills, a prominent Fall River figure for over 40 years, died of acute dilation of the heart. Also notes Bridgeport fly counts and public notices on daylight saving time clock issues and a mistaken identity incident in court involving Jerome Marks.
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Flint Mills
Stafford Mills
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