Henry Ford Sued Over Six Million Stock Deal
Henry Ford is named defendant in a chancery suit filed in circuit court by Henry M. Leland and Wilted C. Leland on behalf of nearly 2000 Lincoln Motor stockholders. The suit challenges Ford’s February 1922 purchase of Lincoln from a receiver for 80 million and alleges failure to honor a verbal agreement to buy outstanding stock.
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Pontiac
Mich
Associated Press
Henry Ford
Henry M. Leland
Wilted C. Leland
Lincoln Motor Company
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Lelands
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Wittrey C Leland
Lincoln Company
Assulated Mig Nesia powder or tablets for gas relief
A vintage ad style note promotes a medicine to neutralize acids and ease indigestion. It claims to relieve gas pressure around the heart and sour stomach, advising purchase at drug stores. The phrasing resembles an old drugstore catalog tone with several misspellings.
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Gomi
Nota Limatve
Keep Your Stomach Young and Sweet Ad Page Claim
An advertisement promotes a digestive tape product claiming it dissolves waste and relieves indigestion sourness and drowsiness. It markets Instint’s pill and tape pills as a remedy and notes millions use the product annually.
Ford and Lelands Face Suit Over Lincoln Motor Reorganization
A stockholders bill of complaint claims Ford and the Lelands orchestrated a reorganization of the Lincoln Motor Company after receivership. It alleges Ford paid $6.8 million to stockholders and creditors, then seized control, dismissing Leland direction, with the plaintiffs seeking return of property or stock. The suit asserts misrepresentation and seeks to bar Ford from retaining the acquired assets.
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Detroit
Bor~ton
New York
California
Lincoln Motor Company
Rccording
Th. Ford
Ford
Bil
Lelands
Coporation
Pntrol
Leland
Fords
Henry Ford
Tulk
Treelands
Haing
Ray Suit Settled Out of Court in Middletown
Bertrand A Ray settles with Hartford National Bank executors over Frederick L Ray's will. Ray to receive 550000 cash in addition to trust provisions including a trade school in East Haddam. dispute over the estate and mental capacity of the testator referenced. Judge Browne dismisses the jury after a week of testimony.
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Middletown
Associated Press
Bertrand A. Ray
Hartford National Bank and Trust Company
Frecerick EB Ra
Eat
Frederick L Rey Bertrand A Ray
Orleina
Eland
East Taddant
Ray
Beri
A Ray
Allyn L Browneis
Hartford Police Captain John F Butler Dies After Illness
Captain John F Butler of the Hartford police department died today after an illness of several weeks. He served 35 years on the force and had been captain for the past 15 years. Burial and memorial details were not announced.
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Hartford
Associated Press
F Butler
Hartford Police Department
Force 35
Senator Wheeler outlines Connecticut natural resource recovery
Stratford senator Charles Wheeler spoke at the Advertising Club luncheon in Stratfield hotel, detailing how Connecticut rebuilt its natural resources after decline post World War I. He likened policies to nutmegs and described tree planting, stream and harbor cleanups, and water quality gains, urging public investment and awareness.
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Senate
Charles ‘Shang” Wheeler
Stratford
Elth
Stratfield Hotel
Senator Wheeler
Connecticut
Wheeler
Acta
Inter
Re~ Gaard
Maibor
Councilman Crum named mayor of Bristol after mayor's death
Councilman Raymond Crum was chosen to fill the unexpired term of Mayor John F Wade who died November 7. Crum appointed Frank W Dutton to the council seat left vacant. The charter offered no succession plan, and the council opted not to hold a special election, adjourning after resolutions on Wade's death.
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Bristol
Associated Press
Raymond Crum
John F Ware
Crumb
Frank W Dutton
Wade
Lunchroom Magnate’s Estates Reveal Six Million Sum
From a Fleet of eateries to a holding company, John Thompson’s estate lists six million dollars in assets. The will centers on 74698 shares of John R Thompson Securities stock, with executors John R Thompson Jr, Henry M Henrik, and the Commercial Trust and Barings Bank of Chicago. Separately, 14 physicians at Edward Hires Jr Memorial Hospital for World War Veterans face 90 day suspensions without pay over liquor prescription allegations.
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Wallkegan I
John Thompson
John R Thompson
Chicago
Tar
Herald and Examiner Today
Edward Hires, Jr
Maywood
Washington
Velour Window Set with Drapes and Valance
A velour window set includes two side drapes and a rose and blue valance. Prices listed as 4.50 and 5.95 with location noted as on the third floor.
Special Silk Umbrellas On Sale For Women
A local ad promotes a special lot of 16 rib silk umbrellas priced at $3.50, now available for $2.95 on the main floor. The copy notes the common impulse to buy a nice umbrella before rain and positions these umbrellas as affordable, stylish protection with amber handles.
Dinner Sets at Discount Prices in Fourth Floor Sale
English porcelain 100 pieces offered at 32.50 from regular 40.50. Also available 55 for four piece sets, previously 65. Located on the fourth floor with clearance pricing.
Ourti Floor Quality reception with RCA Sound 100 A
The article notes the Ourti floor quality reception featuring the RCA Sound speaker model 100 A. It highlights audio clarity and consumer appeal, with emphasis on the new technology and its fit for modern listening rooms.
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RCA
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City Body
Porto
Bridgeport
McCallum
Hei
Sunbeam
Cavalier Tuxedo
Kuppenheimer
RCA Radiola
India
Radio Shop
Ourti
BOM
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