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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1924

Page

5

Mortgage scope on trolley lines occupies court

A $800000 mortgage issue backing five percent gold bonds brings American Trust Company of Boston against Danbury and Bethel Street Railway Company and others. The case, before Judge L P Waldo Marvin in Superior Court, involves eleven defendants from four states including Frank Weege and the City of Danbury. A foreclosure sale is sought with proceeds to creditors.

American Trust Company Boston Danbury and Bethel Street Railway Company Juge L. P Waldo Marvin Frank ©. Weege Danbury Danbury Railways Company J. Moss Ives Danbun Arthur St Flint Superior Court Ives American Frust Company Mr. Weege

Slide Rule Class Grows at Bridgeport High School

Bridgeport High School’s slide rule class, started three years ago as an optional aid for homework and science prep, has expanded to over 760 students. The five season course, taught by Frank M. Ham, includes two demonstration rules and will highlight advanced uses next Thursday. Examinations will be given to entrants for the 1483s and the course aims to prepare for college work.

Bridgeport Ifith Ient Pups Frank M. Ham Bridgeport High School

Mother Uses License To Free Driver Arrested For Wrong Way Travel

George Kauffman of 23 Herkimner street was arrested on Fairfield Avenue near Colorado Avenue last night for driving on the wrong side of the street and without an operator s license. His mother brought his license to the Third Precinct station and he was released.

George Kauffman Herkimner Street Fairfield Colorado Avenue Third Precinct

Only Member of Family to Escape Gas Dies

Buchard Tiston, 18, son of Mrs Mary Liston of 1917 Main Street, died yesterday at his home after a gas leak while the family slept. His mother and several young sisters were overcome by illuminating gas, killing two children earlier. He survived as the sole family member uninjured. He is also survived by sister Mrs Joseph Bernardo. Funeral from his mother's home Thursday at 8:30 a.m., then St Patrick's Church at 4 p.m. High requiem mass. Burial in St Michael's Cemetery.

Buchard Tiston Mary Liston Main Street Joseph Bernardo St Patrick’s Church St. Michael's Cemetery

Arrested for Cutting Corner at Grovestreet and Laurel

Alexander Fohja of 202 Connecticut Avenue was arrested by a Third Precinct officer last night for cutting the corner at the intersection of Grovestreet and Laurel Avenue.

Alexander Fohja Connecticut Avenue Third Precinct Grovestreat Laurel Avenue

Man Declares He Should Be Hung At Polish Church

John Trynsky of 1661 Lloward Avenue told bystanders at St Michael's Polish Church on Steeling Street that he would be hung for his sins but no license to hang him existed. At 9 PM last night at Second Precinct, Dr A J Sekerak from Emergency Hospital examined him and ruled him mentally unbalanced, sending him to Hillside Home for observation.

John Trynsky Lloward Avenue St Michael's Steeling Street A. J Sekerak Hillside Home

Governor Brandon to Speak in State on Tour

Governor William W. Brandon of Jabama arrives to kick off a Democratic nationwide speaking tour. He will speak at a Hartford luncheon for women and later address a Bristol meeting, continuing the campaign for the national ticket.

York William W. Brandon Jabama Underwood Hartford Conn Bristol

Johnstone Vance Rejects Major Parties in Race

Hart ford area editor reports New Britain Democrat nominee Johnstone Vance declines party ties. He is not a registered Democrat and prefers not to be labeled Democrat or Republican, while not endorsing La Follette Wheeler views. Campaigns indicate he is traveling in Maine as inquiries continue.

Hartford Tolnstone Vance New Britain Today Tenard Vance Caucun Congressional

Advertising Enables Store to Sell Out All War Equipment

Advertising enables a store to move all wares, including vintage items, prompting rapid sellout and restocking needs as demand surges. Local shoppers report heightened interest in limited stock, with officials noting new promotions and potential supply delays during peak sale periods.

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