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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1920

Page

12

Fairfield Man to Get 400000 of Brother's Estate

New York reports say Artin Pemberton Sturges died in June 1919 and left Frederick Sturges of Fairfield Conn a life estate exceeding 400000. The will also bequeathed sums to Princeton University and St Ponts School Concord, with the estate valued near 1 million dollars. Frederick notes a trust exists with income divided among parts including real estate to the town of Kheld and a lengthy settling process. He cannot confirm the exact amount or details of the bequest.

Princeton University St. Ponts School Concord Artin Pemberton Sturges New York Frederick Sturgess Fairfield Conn Frederick Sturges Telegram Kheld

Gov Sproul Urges Gas Supply Conservation in Pa

Harrisburg November 25 Governor Sproul urged Pennsylvanians to conserve natural gas and follow committee recommendations backed by the National Bureau of Mines. He warned of wasteful use amid rising population and growing industrial needs, stressing urgent action to secure for homes and industry.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Sproul National Bureau of Mines Atta

American Slovak Club Seeks New Quarters

The American Slovak Political Club, newly formed, met at St. Cyril school and named a committee to secure new quarters on the East Side. Membership is 130 with President George Lukas optimistic about reaching 900. The club is to foster Slovak interest in Bridgeport politics and will hold a smoker on January 1. Providence beat Lowell 9 to 1 as Gold Bugs dominated late in the game.

St. Cyril School Club Tooms Aud George Lukas Bridgeport

Wheels of Justice Delayed by Cupid in Cambridge

In Cambridge Massachusetts a probation hearing for a consigned member of an auto theft ring was postponed as the defendant arranged a short honeymoon. The court allowed a one day delay after his marriage to Wy Conta, delaying the sentence.

Cambridge Mass Wheels of Justice Dilton Marriel Conta

Mary at Park Shows deft hand of Geo M Cohan

Review of the Prk Theatre production “Mary” now on tour and on today and tomorrow. George M Cohan personally selected the show with a lively cast led by Edna Pendleton and Kona Pierre. The performance offers melody, dance, and comic touches, delivering solid entertainment without a Broadway run.

Mary Geo. M. Cohan Prk George M. Cowan Rand Edna Pendleton Kona Pierre Reav Igle Schutlmer Iick Judels Gaston Joseph Allen Jond Waddle Girard Bert Gardner New Yeas

New York Plaintiffs Claim 6000 Damages in City Case

Frank Gottfried and Joseph Chabot sue Mav Lapides David Feurr Sauel Susman and Benjamin WW Brownstein in New York for 8000 damages claiming painting services at Liberty Bakery from May 20 1918 to October 11 1918. An attachment on real estate was filed to release a lien on the Valveriy building.

Mav Lapides David Feurr Sauel Susman Benjamin WW Brownsteim Frank Gottfried Joseph Chabot New York City Lapides Fenar Valveriy Gottfried and Ghebot Peper Samat Sasman Benjamin Wrownshin

Dentist Favors Plan for State Dental Clinics

The chair of Bridgeport health commissioners and a dentist advocates state funding for dental clinics and hygiene education. Dr J H Callan says the proposal will be discussed by the Bridgeport Dental Society and may reach legislative action after hearings. State education officials reportedly favor the measure, depending on supporter zeal and hearings.

Callahan Bridgeport Dental Society Board of Health Commissioners Dre J. Hy Callan Pars Laké State Board of Education Bridgeport Star

Captain Schutz Seeks Divorce From Princess Milwackern

Nov 9 Cant. Wallace Schitz of Milwaukee, once a hero and engineer, married a Russian princess Nadejda Trowbetzky. A divorce filing cites a Red Cross nurse in Burcae as part of blurred claims, with allegations tied to a former partner.

Milwackern Wallace Schitz Hero Milwaukee Nadejda Trowbetzky Red Cross Burcae Han Victor Dey Heroe Ian Wivaree Ty

Jewish Engineer Seeks Aid From American Jews

Pinchas Ruthenberg, noted Jewish engineer, urged American Jews to back Palestine’s irrigation and mechanical development. He warned that excluding the Toran, the Uitans, or the Yarmuk basin and Lake Meseris from Palestine would render economic development impossible.

Jerusalem Pinchas Ruthenberg Palestine Palestines Frontis Ruthenberg Toran Yarmuk Meseris

Greece press claims Constantine anti German stance

Associated Press reports Greek press editorials portray former King Constantine as not pro German and deny pro German sentiment. They argue Allies will continue support Greece, including finances, while blaming chaos on contracts of the old government amid attempts to exploit Turkey and Smyrna.

Press OF Greece Constantine Atuens, Oh Associated Press Jong Nuid Greece Treace Smy

Plan Bill in Congress for Peace With Russia

CAIVAGO November 2 A resolution demanding immediate peace with Russia and recognition of the Soviet regime will likely be introduced in Congress next month by Meyer London Socialist congressman from New York. London will confer with the national executive committee December 4 to plan its program.

Caivago Russia Congress Meyer London New York Samalist Ate London Namional

Colby Delays His South American Trip

Washington report indicates Colby has postponed his planned South American voyage. The President’s aide said Colby would sail next Wednesday, but his present engagements force a delay. Officials expect the delay to be short and not affect broader plans.

Olby Washington

Mackenzie River Oil Fields Limited Staking Limit Set

Ottawa November 29. The cabinet issued an order limiting the maximum staking area to 640 acres in the newly discovered Mackenzie river oil fields. Tokyo reports successful tests of a new gas shell of Japanese manufacture.

Ottawa Unt Mackenzie River Tokio

Missing theatrical magnate’s bonds recovered in attic

Toronto scene unfolds as $105,000 in Victory bonds owned by missing theater magnate M r Small are found in a dusty attic. Doughty and secretary Douthy led investigators to the stash after months of search, with $103,000 validated against the Dominion Bank loss. The case raises questions about remaining bonds and Small’s disappearance.

Moronto Cht Heamer Jack Baushis Toronto George Sumita Morose Small Mas Nate Sustin Mitchell Oregon City Kings- Wood Roads Ate Simul Dominion Bank Connec O Sermo Pane Bowsaty Bevn Mr. Small Doughty Ben-jamin Cooper Oregon Grand Operahouse M. Small Small Grand Opera House John Poughty Boughtyanya Ambraove Small Syith

Christ Scientists Enter Final Stage Of Factional Fight

BasvON Nov 21 The supreme court today heard closing arguments in a factional dispute within the Christian Science church over control of its governance and assets. Mrs Panic of Brooklyn withdrew, and Attorney General Al ton of Massachusetts argued the directors hold the power to remove trustees. Proceedings adjourned with plans to resume tomorrow as former Gov Bates and Charles Hughes spoke for the trustees and directors in a high profile church case.

Basvon Phe Fay Neneh Supreme Court Christian Science Church Contal Tah Brooklyn Dawson New York Weninsel Fralin'e Deaay The Christian Science Tabliahing Alton Massachusetts Tohn Ty Bates William G. Thompson Tohn ¥. Dittemore

Harding's Vacation Ship Capsizes in Heavy Seas

On the Pastores near New Orleans a Caribbean squall with showers and NE trade winds made the ship roll all day. President-elect Harding's party abstained from the dining room as decks closed. Harding slept late and joked with his son, while Mrs. Harding rested in her cabin.

Winder RE. Harris Pastores New Orleans Typica Harding

Federal agents raid Norwalk home in alcohol seizure

Federal agents Frank Camillan and Haywry Webb raided the home of Joseph Mackay on Leblanc Place South Norwalk yesterday afternoon. They seized a twenty gallon still fifty gallons of mash and a half pint of an unidentified product. Mackay was ordered to appear before United States Commissioner Mugen J. Lavery this morning.

Frank Camillan Haywry Webb Joseph Mackay Leblanc Place South Norwalk Mackay United States Mugen J. Lavery

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