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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1923

Page

11

Damage Suit Opened For 10000 In Superior Court

The $10,000 damage suit by Phebe Volk of Norwalk against Sherman B. O Connor Taxi Co. over her husband Joseph A Valk’s death opened in Superior Court before Judge Brown and a jury. Volk testified on crutches that the driver Henry J. Borat failed to control the cab, and the accident occurred August 11 1923 in Norwalk. Trial to continue next morning.

Phebe Volk Norwalk Sherman B. O'Connor O'Conner Taxi Co Joseph A. Valk Brown Henry J. Borat

Motorists to Answer Before Commissioner Tuesday

Eleven Bridgeporters appear on a list to answer before Deputy Motor Vehicle Commissioner MN Tuesday at the county courthouse. Cases include operating under the influence of liquor for multiple defendants, reckless driving for several, speeding, parking on highway, no brakes, and accidents with convictions. Names and addresses span Bridgeport Milford New Haven Danbury Stamford and Fairfield.

Snow County Court House Bridgeport Fred M. Merritt Prince Street Danbury James Pastors Kimberly Evenus New Haven Alfred Bain North Avenue John D. Francesco Cedar Street Erasmus Ochman Kogsuth Street Joseph , Valentine French Street Lodwick Mastroechio Oak Treet Frank Mileno Campbell Avenue Weat Haven Rocco Morano Gilbert Street Frank Salerno Madison Avenas Leeaas Elberto DeNicola West Main Sriest Stamford

Seltsam Charged With Breaking Club Caucus Pact

George Seltsam, rival to Republican alderman candidate Henry Koehler, is accused by Eighth District Republican Club officers of violating an agreement to abide by Monday night’s caucus result. Thomas McCormick said Seltsam refused to honor the caucus decision after denying fair treatment.

George Seltsam Henry Koehler Eighth District Republican Club Selusam Thomas McCormick

Burglars Strike Barber Shop Seek Haircare Tools

Police search for burglars after A Resman Do's barber shop was found looted yesterday morning. Razors, combs, clippers and an electrical massage machine worth $200 were stolen, with the store reopening that day.

A. Resmando

Inn Proprietor Fined Four Hundred In South Norwalk

Philln Gusilelma proprietor of the Old Castle Inn at Winnepauk was charged with liquor law violations. He was arrested July 26 by State police under Sergeant Frank Virells. In South Norwalk Police court he was fined 400 dollars with costs and given a suspended 20 day jail sentence.

Philln Gusilelma Winnepauk Frank Virells Bridgeport South Norwalk

Weekly pass used on street cars in 30 U S cities

Report from the American Electric Railway Association shows thirty U S cities adopting weekly passes for unlimited rides priced from 1 to 1.75 dollars. The system reduced passenger costs per ride and boosted ridership while easing jitney competition, with varied results across cities including New York, Chicago, San Diego, and Colorado Springs.

U. S Atlantic City Gat American Electric Railway Association Conventinn Kenosha Racine Son City Cedar Rapids Musine New Brighton Aurora Algin Chicago Moline East Moline Rock Island New Albany Fort Wayne Terre Haute Ind Fort Smith Ark Avi Ance C. Tacoma Wash Houghton Mich Gainesville Everett Seallie Hellingham Paducah Lsrede Ide Pomona Cal Astora Dayton Ill Tarentumn Gilfeta San Diego Youngstown England

Health Dept Seeks Aid in Conserving Water

State Health Department issues measures to curb water waste and leakage. Proposals include outside sinks, nonoverflow water troughs, reduce pressure waste with device fittings, mandatory shutoff rules, regular mains surveys, leak testing, and overnight inspection of pipes, fixtures, and toilets for prompt repair.

State Health Dept State siEment of Health

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Taxi Company Tues Seltsam Stein-Bloch Corllay Jr Cortley Jr Raglan Stein Bloch Connors MAIN Elm Street ECAR
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