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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1924

Page

20

Canada Fights U S Smuggling Along Vermont Border

Inspector Dissailion of the Preventive Branch reports a Canadian effort at Beebe Quebec with searchlights barbwire and 25 officers to stop U S smugglers moving contraband goods valued around 200000 into Canada. A seizure near St Sulpice uncovered a Montreal ring smuggling from the United States over many months. A separate probe into rum and alcohol running along Lake Erie and the Niagara frontier began with a federal grand jury.

Spector Customs Department Beebe Que United States Canada Vermont Bissattion Sisamere Trembiay St Sulpice Montreal Madeyota’ Dbe Chiot

Two Suits Seek Damages Over Injuries From Falls

Stephen Bajuska of Stratford sues Tagle Park Association for 25000 claiming loss of leg after a scaffold fall last June 25. Pillian Profit of Bridgeport sues Bridgeport Port Jefferson Steamboat Co for 2500 alleging spine injuries when a chair collapsed aboard the Park City in July.

Stephen Bajuska Stratford Tagle Park Association Straford Pillian Profit Bridgeport

Counsel Without Jurors Agree On Trial In Real Estate Case

In Superior Court yesterday Judge Christopher L. Avery heard Stiney G deKay of Westport versus Shorehaven Realty Co. The case concerns alleged survey errors after deKay bought an estate. A large portion of session focused on identifying photographs showing the Westport property. The hearing resumes this morning before Judge Avery.

Stiney G deKay Westport Shorehaven Fealty Company Christopher L. Avery deKay Twigs Avery

Madison Fire Destroys Eight Cars At Barn

Fire in Madison today destroyed a barn and eight automobiles with equipment worth about 18000 dollars. Neighbors saved two autos and three horses as flames spread. seven cars belonged to Mr Jenks and one to Robert Norton. The cause remains unknown.

Madison Baer

Norfield Grange to entertain Easton and New Canaan Friday

Norfield Grange No. 146 will host Easton and New Canaan Grange Friday night with a thenksolving supper to follow. The Weston Town Sign committee hires Century Players of Bridgeport for two plays at Weston hall December 6 at 8 50 PM. Local farmers heard mud blasting and ditching tips from F W Knite at Gifford farm despite rain.

Weston Tegram Service Norfield Grange Easton New Canaan Grange John Efeld Godfrey Street Columbus Buckley Peace William Davis New York Davis Weston Town Sign_ committee Century Players of Bridgeport Weston Hall Gifford Farm F. W. Knite S.or Tha Fairfield Co. Farm Bureau George Watenbury Charles Northrop Pound Ridge Aaron Walsh Westport Knight Upper Parish George WF. Sherweed el Wakeman Hartford Ema Treadwell New Haven Lyons Plains Norfield

SHOW ATTACHED ON OPENING NIGHT BUT BOND IS FILED

Stamford reports a legal snag on opening night of Sularim's Pro Frogs. Robert AT. Haines sues Hills Strauss Inc of New York for 5002 claiming engagement to direct rehearsals at 250 per week and acting fees of 400 in New York and 450 on tour were altered October 28. Deputy Sheriff Lincoln Taylor oversaw the performance as it continued after band amid excitement.

Stamford Sularim Louis Mann Canta Robert AT. Haines Hills Strauss Inc New York Alfred Hills Ten- Jamin Strauss Lincoln Taylor Faines

Hubbard Re elected and Connecticut officers named

Hubbard Re elected as president of the Connecticut Manufacturers Association. Kent Hubbard, John Goss and Robert C. Buell re elected to top posts, with four new directors named from Middlesex, Tolland, and New London counties. Kingsbury named director at large, joining other long time industry leaders in Bridgeport and New London.

Wartford Europe Treat Kent Bankers’ Trust Company of New York Manufacturers’ Association Cotthecticut Gent United States Hubbard Kent Lubbard John Goss Robert C. Buell Jpour Middlesex County Joseph Porter EL Scogil, Inc Higganun Tolland County R. T. Tones Gardiner Halli, Jr. and Company South Willington Car. BP. It Port J. P. Arm Kingsbury W. W. Wilcox Wilcox Crit Tanden Company Middletown Tallang County Wiliam Wark Riverside Woolen Mills Stafford Springs TF. J. Kingsbury Bridgeport Brass Company Bridgeport Gliver L. Johnson Aspinocok Company Fewett City

Night Parking Banned in Stamford Streets

Stamford police chief James Heffernan ordered a ban on night parking. Patrols towed and logged 30 cars left on streets. owners will be notified to park in garages. The move aims to reduce theft risk as several autos have been stolen, with many abandoned near Stamford Inter.

Stamford James Heffernan

Harbor Dredging Under Night Work On Government Contract

Morris any dredge Columbia operates at night to complete harbor dredging before cold weather. American Tube and Stamping wharf unloads pig iron steel billets oil and scrap iron from a steady cargo boat stream. Amoy the Chinese junk shown on TV and Leroy Lewis of Lewis Oyster Co tied to Housatonic river. Yale Harvard crew races on Thames next year. Viaduct columns between Union and Wall streets show tide related movement. repair holds until stone columns can be reset.

Morris Any Columbia I S American Tube and Stamping Companies Leroy Lewis The Lewis Oyster Company Housatonic River Yale Union Street Wall Street

Nobel Prize Award Festival Delayed

The Nobel Foundation will not hold the naval Nobel prize ceremony this year as none of the winners can attend for varying reasons. The festival, where prizes are formally handed to winners, is thus postponed.

Syodek Holm Nobel Foundation

Plane crash on Fort Riley leaves two pilots dead

At Junction Oppy Kang on November 26, Captain D. W. Bodinger and Sergeant Irving Astor were burned to death when their plane burst into flames shortly after taking off from Marshall Field Fort Riley.

Junction Kang D. W. Bodinger Irving Astor Fort Riley Marshall Pield

Obituary notices from Fairfield and Bridgeport area

A compilation of funeral notices and obituaries for Virginia Banke Nicl wife of Frank Timp from Greenfield Will and others including Ida J. Kilts Veronica Smykow Laurette Stadtler Mary E. Roberts Agnes Boyd Richard Robinson Nisbet Ryan Joseph Tuoszoll Edgar Fisher Lillian Pullerton Triest LaVallee and more with details on addresses dates and burial places such as Oaklawn Cemetery Union Cemetery St Michael's Cemetery Park Cemetery Huntington and local churches.

Virginia Banke Frank Wesley Greenfield Atrs Henry Whittaker Hawley and Wimot Leen Street Oaklawn Ceyetery Pai Ffield Laurette T. Stadtler Bridgeport Lake Street H.S. Brown Olivet Richard Robinson Lines Avenue St. Augustine's Lillian H. Pullerton Clemins Ipulletton Fairfield Avenue St Sea Bi Mary's Cemetery

National Guard Grows 19 Percent in 1924, Official Reports Say

Major General George C. Richards released the annual Militia Bureau report noting the National Guard strength rose 19 percent to 176 332 in 1924 due to new units and federal recognition. He said 250 600 men目标 seems unlikely this year but progress could occur with continued congressional support.

Richards Congress

Giant Squid Quest Expedition Planned

A New York Zoological Society party led by Dr. William Beebe will sail the 280 foot Arcturus to the Sargasso Sea for the largest deep sea hunting expedition. The mission aims to study hidden life, deploy aquariums, diving gear, and film, with a focus on the giant squid and other deep sea forms over a six month voyage beginning in January.

Arthur Chapman New York Tribune New York Zoological Society William Beebe Gocilety British Guana Pheodore Roosevelt Henry Fairfield Osborn Beebe Arcturall Arcturus Dl'idirendelle Prince of Monaco Sargasso Sea Newark Sierra Leone Diversa Dahomey Bullen Raul Burtseh Mr. Bartsch Bartsch Bartesh Amerinda Musemuma Teebo Borneo Hugh Guiana

Record sentence imposed in New Britain

A New Britain judge fined Joseph Balula 3300 and jailed him six months for selling liquor at a Broad Street store described as the worst dive in the city. Seven policemen testified to Balula's character during the case brought by Prosecutor Joseph G. Woods.

New Britain William C Hungerford Joseph Balula Jawa Gt Sabuluta Broad Street Joseph G. Woods

Stamford Pupils Win National Bet ter Lighting Contest Prizes

Stamford and Darien students are listed among winners in the National Better Lighting contest. Names include Dorothy Schultz Evelyn DeMiles Georgianna O Brien Helen Zuckerman and more from Stamford schools plus Helen Morehouse Elizabeth Wood Margaret Wright from Darien. The selection committee is named as Wi J. O Null Miss Mary Marks Mrs Emma Schniz Mrs Louise Rheame and Miss Eelen Merritt.

Stamford Dorothy Schultz Olean Goodhue Henry Paltrack Low Kiecinsmith Alice Philliy Stamters Evelyn DeMiles Georgianna M. O'Brien Abeth A. Heffernan Aartogs St. John's Warochial School Alice Bartholomew Simon Cipans Marjorie Brown Franklin School Luet Helen Zuckerman Martha Lavandowski Rise School Robert Murray Cove Darien Helen B. Morehouse Elizabethl Wood Margaret A. Wright Wi J. O'Null Mary Marks Emma Schniz Louise Rheame Eelen Merritt

Four Men Fined In Stepney Court For Killing Deer

Four men Thomas Edwai Pulaski Andrew Vasco and Joe Kiindetske were tried before Judge Smalley in Stepney court for shooting a deer found in Jockey Hollow. Pulaski Kandel ske were fined 24 and costs while Patriak and Vasco 10 and costs. The deer was produced as evidence and the offenders were arrested by Constable Mortis French and County Game Warden A J Williamson.

Tele- Patrick ONROE Gram Thomas Edwai Pulaski Andrew Vasco Joe Kiindetske A. J. Williamson Nevada Monroe Sehoola

Robert Manson Afr. Anthony Dies in Stamford

Stamford, Nov 25. Robert Manson Afr Anthony, a prominent local resident, died last night after a tractor accident. He traced his roots to an old Nova Scotian family from Scotland and had lived in Stamford for 37 years. He is survived by his wife and five children.

Stamford Ford Robert Manson Anthony Selmax Nova Scotia Nova

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