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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1921
Page
10
Probate court Judge Miller heard applications for administration of Hugh Kerins estate filed by multiple heirs following his death when he fell from a vessel off Wall Street. Possible city damager suit discussed over protective failures and the accidental death policy reportedly limited to one hundred dollars for injury.
Coroner John Paelan will convene a hearing into the death of Salick, 40 street, who was killed on a freight train Friday night. Frank Gaswick, 28, who was with Salick, will be questioned about warnings given before the incident. Reports say Gaswick leaped from the bridge after Salick did not heed warnings. two advertising agents present may testify regarding rival hotel managers and photographs.
The Bridgeport Telegram features a photo from the Maplewood Avenue chemical crew showing their “Get there first” motto. Captain Caniel E Jonanson praises the group for quick responses at the fire department, signaling pride in the men who man the first tap.
Oct 11 report from Madrid details a scheme in the Spanish Colonial army where substitutes paid 4,000 pesetas to avoid service, while the army treasury received only 2.90 pesetas per head. The practice enabled recruiting offices to siphon vast sums as men never served, amid Moorish rebellion tensions and casualties at Melilla.
A draft note recalls how substitutes and returning men filled units, leaving some companies with soldiers who had never previously shouldered a rifle, reflecting inconsistencies in term completion and unit readiness.
Det. 10-Ersil Bunst of Téliet leaked to his expense in a modern passenger elevator. Ryan was arrested after fifteen trips in one car and refused to exit when questioned. He faced charges of joy riding and obstructing use amid claims of orderly conduct. A fine was assessed.
The New Haven section of the American Chemical Society will meet this evening at Seaside Club. Dr Givens will present "Manufacture and U. of Lacquer." The talk is to cover insights from major chemical houses. Members and others interested are invited. In a separate AP brief, bandits robbed the Foerstal Bank at Dyer stealing about $10,000 including $6,000 in cash.
Lorens Hagenbeck, famed animal man, spoke in Chicago on October 19 1936 urging humane zoos. He argued zoos educate, inspire prosperity, and reduce crime by teaching kindness to animals. He advised keeping animals with minimal barriers, grouping by origin, and using displays that remain visible to the public. He suggested African animals be kept together for efficiency.
Paris dispatch reports Thontort, official Keeper of the locks opposite the Lauvre, preparing to open and erase the tusks for passage when the river level allows. Officials note the locks age and a consistently high river for thirty three months have kept the water at a stable level.
Edward s Olive Tablets offer a mild laxative effect substituting calomel for liver and bowel relief. The ad claims quick correction without tooth damage or harsh after effects and links constipation to headaches dullness and sluggish feelings. It urges use when feeling logy heavy and brain foggy.
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