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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1923

Page

3

City files suit seeking damages over Empire contract

Bridgeport sues United States Fidelity and Guaranty for 500000 alleging Empire Construction failed to finish Stratford avenue super structure in time. City says delay caused extra costs and that Empire has refused to pay. Holbrook Cabot Rollins have also sued Bridgeport for 500000 over the same project.

Bridgeport United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company Maryland Empire Construction Company of New York Stratford Avenue Ted Wich Empire ‘Construction Company Holbrook, Cabot & Rollins Boston Aiready Cornell Empire Construction Co

Will Tell Farmers How to Prune Trees in Stratford

Nov 12. Tomorrow at 2 50 o clock Aeon TF Baker will turn his young orchard of 209 apple trees over to the Warm Bureau for a pruning demonstration. Mr Barrows, experienced in the orchard game, will give farmers useful pruning pointers to boost orchard profits if followed.

Stratford Baker Barrows

University Club Co Increases Its Stock

A notice filed in the town clerk's office reports an increase in the capital stock of University Club Co from $126,000 to $250,000. An issue of 2,250 shares at the same par value as existing stock will be made.

University Club Company

Denver Man Named as Director of Mint

Washington November 13 Robert J Grant superintendent of the Denver Mint was appointed by President Coolidge to be director of the mint He will succeed B F E Sabey who resigned recently Grant was not listed among leading candidates but was recommended by Secretary Mellon and backed by Melville Guatle of Las Vegas Nevada and Frank G Watson of Salt Lake City now deputy commissioner of internal revenue Grant has headed the Denver Mint since 1921.

Washington Robert J. Grant Denver Coolidge Ynint BF. E. Seabey Grant Mellon Wi Melville Guatie Las Commissioners of Internal Revenue

Confessed knife wielder held on bond after liquor theft claim

Domenico Barletta, 15, confessed to possessing a quan liquor seized at his store on March Avenue as wedding refreshments and faced 290 dollars in costs. another suspect Domenick Fogliz, 147 Thompson Street, admitted stabbing Nicolas Castelion of North Washington Avenue and awaits court after bond set at 1590 dollars.

March Avenue Domenico Barletta Barietta Domenick Fogliz Thompson Arrist Nicholan Castelion North Ieington Avenue Sundaet Castelilo St. Vincent’ S N Peter Scinto Anllett Street Margaret Glenna George Nelson Whiting Street John James

Former Governor Acts as Divorce Referee Today

In Superior court here today former Governor Marcus H. Holcomb will act as referee in divorce actions. Cases heard include Butterworth v Butterworth of Stratford seeking divorce and custody for four children, Emmis v Emmis of Bridgeport for intemperance and cruelty, Landesman v Landesman of Bridgeport for alimony and divorce, Mead v Mead of New York for custody, Babcock v Babcock of Milton for divorce, Fehrmann v Fehrmann of Danbury for cruelty and desertion with custody and alimony requests.

Marcus H. Holcomb Norrh Hart Butterworth Arthur Butterworth Stratford Plant Bessie Emii John Emmis Bridgeport Annie Fischer Landesman William Landesman Edith Pearl Dunster Mead William ‘T. Mead New York Alton Babcock Mary McGovern Babcock Milton Mass Agnea M. Puhrmann Frederick 4. Fehrmann

Hughes rejects using state offices to aid Chester concessions

New York November 12 Secretary of State Hughes declined to intervene in private business matters to guarantee American control of the Chester concessions in the Ottoman-American Commercial venture. Henry Woodhouse, a large stockholder for the Ottoman-American company, had urged verification of reports that Americans held the concessions. Hughes said department practice forbids involvement in internal affairs of private firms and is not in a position to comply with the request.

New York Hughes Chester fActora Uleo Woodho Ale Hughes A. M Nelly State Department

Norwalk Inquest Reserved Involving Fatally Injured Woman

Coroner John J. Phelan reserved decision in the Norwalk inquest into the death of Mrs. Elikly Guin who was fatally injured in a two axle collision with a truck driven by Iavid Guth of New York. The trial involved disputes over compensation and demands for a definite arrangement, with one party pressing for regular Thursday meetings.

Decis John J. Phelan

Ellis Island Stowaway Tale of Gold and Deportation

In New York a German stowaway named Josef arrives for the fourth time as officials prepare to return him to Hamburg. He veils a plan with barbering tools to fund life with his wife aboard a ship, while aboard Mount Glinton an American liner two days out, a newly arrived couple is found. Officials ponder why his trade isn’t shifted to rivals.

OW York Ellis Mucigol Joud New York Hamburg Josef Machel Jim Noack Tia Mount Clay Aiv

Two Children Rescued From Burning Store

A fire at 242 Catherine Street yesterday morning led to the rescue of two children who reportedly started the blaze while playing with matches. The fire damaged the store and injured Dam, with a person named PeCusara sustaining serious injuries in a Saturday automobile crash.

Catherine Stro Dam Wag PeCusara

Biddeford Leader Recalls Remarkable Ex Experience

Biddeford orchestra leader credits Wanlac treatment with his current splendid health after previous nervous breakdowns and emaciation. He says Tanlac rebuilt him from a nervous and physical wreck and urges readers to try the product as sold by druggists.

Biddeford Tence Yson St. Biddeford Twag

Fine Tonic Laxative Promoted By Druggist Today

A druggist extols a tonic laxative as a fine remedy for stomach comfort and digestion. The claim highlights weight in health value, promising improved bowel action and pleasant effects for children and adults alike.

Dts Who

Luggage Department Relocated To Basement In Store

Luggage department moved to basement to free space for Santa. A wide selection of trunks and bags advertised, including leather briefcases, weekend suitcases, Dupont fabric cases, and deep cowhide options. Prices range from $1.50 to $55 with various sizes and features, basement rear location noted.

Santa Boston Dupont

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