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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1924
Page
3
Probate court heard arguments over the estate of Perlikowski as heirs contend figures. An initial value of 24 000 indicated, later estimated at 1,? million. nine heirs and two sisters attend. Court noted expenses of 199 automacy fee and 500 administrator fee, with distribution to occur in nine portions after affidavits from Polish heirs are translated.
Judge Paul L Muller accepted accounting while opposing parties disputed heirs in Poland. Allegations include undisclosed assets and a potential appeal to the Superior Court. Representation includes Michaehina feonovicek, Prances Cone, and Morehouse for the estate.
Nov 14 report quotes Senator Cummins denying any bid for president pro tem in the new Senate. He says he would accept the chair of the Judgings Committee if satisfactory railroad legislation passes this session. The piece notes Senate leadership dynamics with Democrats and Republicans shaping the commerce panel and endorsements for a Republican leadership team.
An old silver mine was discovered on William Wrigley’s Catalina Island. Two carloads of ore, valued at about 96,500 dollars each, have already been shipped to San Francisco. Wrigley indicated the mine may have lain unused for decades.
PC Smythe of Toronto began a long canoe voyage from London toward Rome after paddling from Sydney to New York City. Weather conditions are favorable for the cross channel leg and the aim is to teach along the way.
Jeanderoux previously on trial for breach of trust in duties is cited as a jail representative in New York for the fake art scandal. An antiques dealer Demotte is alleged to have produced spurious works, with a one month jail term and fines totaling 25 francs and 773 dollars.
French customs and gendarmerie posts on the Spanish border have been strengthened. Spanish police report heightened vigilance after unconfirmed rumors of groups gathering in the Pyrenees and cars shuttling with passengers, arms, and ammunition.
The Far East section reports a lengthy session on admitting women to drug dens. Speakers referenced the French Revolution, League of Nations women rights, and leadership of France and England as markers of civilization. The conference ultimately decided to remove the word women from the exclusion list.
Oscar A Istafson, an office manager and efficiency expert for William T Hoeppner Son Company in Balmalore, was arrested yesterday and held for larceny of 144 661. He pleaded innocence and declined to discuss the complaint filed by the State Attorney, while prosecutors say Istafson has investments over 100000 in legitimate business and no extravagant spending or stock market speculation was found.
United States Customs officials seized narcotics valued at over $5,000 and several gallons of liquor from a cargo bag belonging to Joan Rodrigues a Portuguese national who arrived yesterday on the Fabre Liner Canada Rodrigues was jailed under heavy bail by the Federal Grand Jury. Eleven bottles of drugs were concealed inside a gallon can filled with Portuguese jam and a bottle hidden in a hollowed yam.
Farmers near Moraline Swamp southeast of here search for a wild animal thought to have attacked hunting dogs last week. No carcass found, but dogs entering the swamp suffered claw injuries and one cried out in distress before hunters found it badly mangled.
Moody selected as chairman of the board in a town meeting last night with Democrat Georga Snath chosen secretary. The assembly discussed the coming fiscal year budget and set a next meeting to consider requisitions.
A man identified as Mychael Rhymes was arrested yesterday in Thompsonville on a complaint by his wife. He was brought to city court for arraignment this morning at 881 Broad Street.
The Republican Town Committee hosts a celebratory dinner in Stratfield to mark the presidential election with a large turnout. John T King is expected to attend and speak at the event alongside elected Aldermen and successful candidates.
Fire at the Mutual Cutting company factory on Taylor Street in Danbury caused extensive damage to building and stock estimated at $50,000. Loss reportedly covered by Sulanian.
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