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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1921
Page
3
Lawrence Mass Oct 3 The body of Edward B Searles recluse millionaire of Kitchuen was ordered exhumed for autopsy today. District Attorney Howard Donnell announced after anonymous reports that Searles was poisoned.
A terse note states that there is no evidence at present to warrant belief that the death resulted from pale sin or violence. The language suggests preliminary findings amid ongoing inquiry. Further investigation expected to determine cause.
The government will move to dismiss the Keystone Watch Company anti trust suit filed earlier. The action is pending before the clerk of the Supreme Court and was noted today in Washington.
An estate of six thousand dollars tied to an accidental drowning death of Hugh Kerins on September 17 is claimed by Teien Farley as sole heir. A probate court hearing is scheduled for October 30 to allow others to come forward.
About 5,000 taxpayers will see ten percent added to their property valuation as a penalty for tardy listings. Commissioner Connor granted limited extensions, keeping the tax office open late with a grace period. Despite advertising the deadline, roughly 40 belated owners arrived yesterday, unaware a time limit existed, while over 74 percent filed on time last year.
North and Strate Teachers Association plans the first annual fair on the lawn of Mre Agu Mohr to raise funds for pupils at Washington and Garden schools. Prizes for fattest bottle, best posters, and best garden produce, with contests for health education, in hopes of a sunny Saturday in October.
The Socialist Party congestion held a meeting at 306 Waterfield Avenue and nominated Jasper Ma Lev for mayor, with qodfeld and Patrick Coones f as other nominees. The slate also listed city clerk, treasurer, selectmen, and several education and tax officials, including J Dunn and Ben Kaplan, among others.
The apportionment board will meet this afternoon at 4. Transfers of funds are expected from other departments to cover work connected with the enactment of women. The meeting aims to authorize the apportionment and overview budget adjustments for the period.
Beacon tires arrive in desired sizes with the same prewar prices. The store promises eight thousand miles service on the tires and urges buyers to act now while sizes and prices hold. Sizes listed include 32 by 3 1-2 at 44.45 dollars and larger road tires up to 34 by 4 at 55.90 dollars.
The Black Rock School Alumnae Association plans a dance on Gelber 7 with an illustrated program and entertainment by prominent performers. Parents of students and former teachers will act as patrons, and officers include President Helmar Olson, Vice President Geraldina Lubens, Treasurer Richard D. Mathewson, Secretary Vien Th Beach, and Social Chairman Bane Gnyt.
Obituary notices report Catherine Nolan wife of James Nolan died at home 443 4 street after a short illness. Survived by husband six children and two sisters with funeral set for tomorrow at 9 oclock in St Charlie Church. Also Mary O Donnell died at 159 East Main Street after a brief illness. Survived by husband and four children with funeral arrangements pending at St Michaels.
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