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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1926

Page

8

East Main street zoning clash halts five car garage ask

A large group opposed James A Smale’s plan to convert a five car garage to a repair shop at 23594 East Main Street in a B business zone. The zoning board discussed legality under new rules and noted prior consents, state law constraints, and nearby similar cases.

EC. Gillman East Main Street Avenue Com- Council James A. Smale Persom Gillman Elektothi Ged Board of Prajzal Smale Oanic Noble Avenue Building Commission Texas New Section Yoh. G. Schwarz, Jr Appeals Board Building Board Mepma Lester Ferris No Avenue Mmate Crabtree Bruce F.young Savoy Naple Ie le Avenue Julius Pak

Had Your Piles With Petersons Ointment

Many thousands of men and women describe months of agony ending after a few applications of Petersons Ointment. The ad claims mighty healing power for eczema skin eruptions pimples rashes ulcers sores and burning feet with a suggested price of 35 cents.

Reith

Arizona Primary Probe Concluded

Senator William H. Kling closed hearings on the Arizona slush fund charge in Los Angeles. F. W. Lowry of Prescott refused to reveal donors or accounts tied to the Ellinwood for Governor club. Counsel Thomas J. Croaff claimed funds moved toward Carl Hayden’s campaign, while Lowry denied knowledge of any diversion or California transfers.

Los Angeles Cal William H. Kling Arizona F. W. Lowry Prescott Washington Lowry Ellinwood-for G . P. Hunt Thomas J. Croaff Ralph H. Cameron Ellinwood Club Camigion Fund Carl Hayden Senator Cameron Hayden California

Planters Bank of Cottondale Shuts Doors in Florida

Jackson ville Florida Nov 8 The Planters Bank of Cottondale Florida did not open today due to alleged discrepancy and probable shortage announced by comptroller Ernest Amos The bank is capitalized at 14000 dollars

Jacksonville Fla Planters’ Bank of Cottondale Ernest Amos Comptralier

Students File Pleas in Abatement Suit Over Hazing

Forty students at Connecticut Agricultural College filed pleas in abatement in the damages suit brought by Charles T. Reynolds of New Haven. The action stems from hazing he alleges occurred at the college.

New Haven Connecticut Agricultural College Charles T. Reynolds

Ex News Publisher Sentenced for Forgery in Mississippi

HATTIESBURG MISS November 8 AP Dr G B Harmon former newspaper publisher and minister was sentenced in Circuit court to ten years in prison after pleading guilty to seven indictments charging forgery of notes totaling 35000 The sentences run concurrently He admitted forging the notes to buy a newspaper in the city.

Hattiesburg Miss G. 8. Harmon I Prizon

Trumbull names Thursday holiday in honor of dead

Hartford AP reports Governor Trumbull proclaims Armistice Day to be observed statewide with two minutes of silence at 11 o’clock and suspending business as a tribute to soldiers and civilians who died for victory in World War I. Schools, civic groups to observe silent tribute and exercises.

Hartford Urgrn Trumbull State Board of Education Flace Arma Herale Deid

Women Leader Urges Equal Wages in New York

Mrs Clarence M Smith, state chair of the National Women's party, told the New York State Industrial Survey commission that long hours injure men and women alike. She argued women earn about half the wage of men due to tradition and prejudice, while Emmanuel Koveleski of the State Federation of Labor challenged her claim on unions and organizing women.

New York Clarence M Smith National Women's Party New York State Industrial Survey Commission Fmanuel Koveleski State Federation of Labor Mrs. Smith American Federation of Labor

Wrecker Wins Hartford Job for County Building Site

The New Haven Wrecking Company on Bircholp Street, New Haven, won the Hartford County building committee vote to tear down and remove buildings on the Washington and Lafayette streets site. The contract pays 875 to begin immediately, with a 30 day completion, while Edward A. Isaacson of Hartford bid 83,000. The winner earns title to lumber and materials from the wreckage.

Hartford Navy New Haven Wrecking Company Bieholp Street New Haven Washington and Lafayette Streets Hartford County Building Committee Edward A. Isaacson Hartford

$4000 Action Brought Against New Canaanite

Lawrence DeMothe once running a Hast avenue school in Norwalk now located in New Canaan faced a $4000 damages claim. Roy McCormack of New York sues on a $3000 promissory note, with $4000 sought in damages. The case returns to Bridgeport Superior Court in December, and Norwalk property owned by the defendant was attached by Deputy Sheriff Edward B. Doulers.

Norwalk Lawrence DeMothe Hast Avenue New Canaan Roy McCormack New York McCormack DeMotte Bridgeport Edward B. Doulers

Westcott Nominator of Wilson Hospitalized in Camden

Former judge John W Westcott who spoke for Woodrow Wilson’s nomination was moved to a hospital today from his Haddonfield home after two weeks of illness. The transfer follows a decision to admit him for further care as he recovers from his condition.

Camden N. J John W Westcott Woodrow Wilton Wistcoth Haddonfield

Crash victim near death in Danbury

Danbury dispatch reports Mrs. Lou’se Tinckley of Staten Island was hospitalized with a fractured spine and multiple broken ribs after a car skidded and overturned while she was en route to visit an uncle. The accident occurred when the auto veered off the road and overturned near Patterson, N.

Danbury Lou’se Tinckley Uiy ‘Lerrace Staten Island K. Woo Hese Dentivie P Tah Hinckley Vas Aja. Stammer Liding Ner Patterson

Worcester patrolman goes on trial for taking bribes

John A. Krervich, a Worcester patrolman, stands trial on charges of accepting bribes from traffic violators to refrain from enforcing traffic laws. The case opened in Superior Court before Judge Nelson Brown, with jury selection under way and the officer suspended pending the grand jury’s action on multiple counts.

Worcester Mass John A. Krervich Teday Nel Brown

Man kills self to avoid police chase in Springfield

Samuel Smith, 45, of Springfield, leaped from a third story window of his rooming house after believing police pursued him for unpaid taxes. He died of injuries today. The incident follows a period of mental distress and hallucination, with authorities noting no immediate arrest.

Springfield Mass Samuel Smith Mital

American Railway Express Plans Letting Freight Fly by Plane

New York November 8 agency report says American Railway Express 10 will carry packages by air on two routes forming part of a national air network. The system will operate by April 15 with Air Transport Inc. and Curtiss and Wright affiliates handling pickups and deliveries. The venture emphasizes speed,-night flights, and minimal accidents as proof of concept.

Niew York American Railway Express Aie Tebert K. M. Conte Todiy Trpline Wien Acr Triansport, Inc American Remiveree Howard HE. Coffin National Air Transport Inc

Bids Called for Willimantic School Project

Hartford November eight bids on a new model and practice school at Willimantic have been called for from several architects statewide by Frederick Santa comoptrailer of the state department of education. The 1926 legislature appropriated 200200 for the building to replace the one lost in a 1924 fire. The new structure will include five suites of three rooms each an assembly hall and a gymnasium with Windham to pay one third of the cost.

Hartford Willimantic Frederick Atnta Comoptrailer State Department, of Education Windham

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