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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1920

Page

8

Six Divorce Cases Set for Hearing

Six uncontested divorce actions are set for hearings at the short calendar session of the superior court Friday mornings along with various motions. Listed for trial are Edith M. Jayne versus Leon B. Jayne, Lilian Raymond versus Walter Rimmond, Gertrude M. Jacobs versus Philip B. Jacobs, Carrie B. H. Howard versus Russell R. Howard, William A. Davenport Jr. versus Emma B. Davenport, Wettla Bradley versus Harry Bradley.

Superior ‘Court Edith M. Jayne Leon B. Jayne Lilian Raymond Walter Rig Jmond Gertrude M. Jacobs Philip B. Jacobs Carrie B H. Howard Russell R. Howard Wiliam A. Davenport, Jr Emma Daverporty Wettla Bradley Harry Bradley

Aviator Lands Machine Wrecks in Bloomfield Street

Bloomfield Ni Oct 18 An airplane en route from Hellerfield crashed in a city street today. The unnamed aviator survived the crash, with authorities launching an investigation into the wreck. Local residents reported the incident caused minor injuries and significant property damage.

Bloomfield Street Bloomfield, Ni J Hellerfield

Pilot Herbert Chandler N S makes forced landing

Herbert Chandler of Mineola NS piloted a plane when its motor failed while near a populated inlet. He steered between five houses, clipped a tree, dashed across a street, and leaped clear before the aircraft struck another tree. He was uninjured.

Herbert Chandler Mineola Chandler

Irregularities in War Contract Settlement Revealed

Washington report details findings by special investigation on the Standard Steel Car Company war contracts. Claims previously totaling 4.7 million dollars were settled with a 3 million dollar agreement. Of this, 500 thousand was fixed profit on 200 howitzer carriages. the balance, 2.2 million, covered negotiated items.

Washington Chargin Standard Steel Car Company Oin Saya Im Bake Chicago Ordannes Board

Utilities Commission Denies Stamford Appeal

Hartford Oct 15 The public utilities commission denied the petition of Charles I Segly and about 190 Stamford Gas and Mediic Co customers to block the companys gas meter charges The commission said no one appeared at the hearing in support and no facts were presented to justify changes in the disputed rates

Hartford Public Utilities Commission Charles I. Segly Stamford Gas and Mediic Co

Soviet clothing rule abandoned by Russian authorities

Washington October 13 plans by the Russian Soviet authorities to limit each person to one suit of clothes and one pair of shoes have been dropped after adverse comment. The state department was informed by Consul Quartan at Viborg Finland that collection of clothing for the army will continue on a voluntary basis.

Washington State Department Quartan Viborg Finland

Wilson's League Not a League To Promote Peace

Providence Oct 13 Senate Lodge argues at a Republican meeting that the proposed league by Wilson abandons Washington and Monroe doctrine. He warns it would endanger U S sovereignty, urging support for Harding and opposition to any alliance with European powers. He cites neutrality policy and urges Americans to avoid binding commitments.

Providence. BR Monroe Senate Lodge Hard United States Senator Lodge Washington Cononues England France Europe Wilson Elso Germany Senate Herding Repubblican Mgr. Wilson Paris Mr. Wilson League of Nations Thej Harding Wilson League Cox America League Council Assembly

Local merchants list key addresses in Hallandville risk notice

A long list of storefronts and street addresses appears, featuring D M Read Co and many others at Main Street Stratford Avenue Pembroke Street State Street and nearby roads. The compilation includes pharmacies, druggists, variety shops, and grocers with numerous street numbers and cross streets.

New Citizens Invited to Y M C A Night

Invitations were sent to men who secured citizenship papers to attend New Citizen's Night at the Y M C A this evening. Archbishop Campbell, pastor of Washington Park M B Church, will speak on The Responsibilities of Citizenship.

Naturalization Court Aechibald F. ‘Campbell Washington Park M. B

Court reserves decision in compensation appeal

Judge William M. Marble in the superior court yesterday reserved decision in the appeal of Norwalk Tron Works from the compensation commissioner ruling on Michael Del Matto who was killed while employed by the firm several months ago.

William M. Marble Norwalk Tron Works Michael del Matto

Cases Assigned Before Superior Court Today

The civil docket lists trials before Judge William M Maitbie including James Jones versus Anna Fenn Jones, Bety Mertesz versus Anna Hajnal Kertesz, path divorce actions, Benjamin Hartis versus The Autotyré Co of Waterbury, and The Park City Construction Co et al versus Michael Boone et al.

William M. Maitbie Superior Court James Jones Anna Fenn Jones Bety Mertesz Anna Hajnal Kertesz Path Benjamin Hartis The Autotyré Co Waterbury Park City Construction Co Michael Boone

Suit Transferred to the Superior Court

The Bridgeport Trucking Co. versus Bridgeport Engineering Co. suit for $8,090 damages was transferred yesterday from the court of common pleas to the superior court after filing with the clerk. The plaintiff alleges breach of contract involving the parties and the case moves to the higher court for resolution.

Bridgeport Trucking Co Bridgeport Engineering Co Court of Common Pleas Platntims Clan Damigas

Shame on Them Warns Against New Baby Remedies

A dated exhortation rebukes pushing new remedies for infants and urges mothers to rely on Fletcher's Castoria as a safe aid in baby care, contrasting it with unfamiliar substitutes and warning against untested products for scarcely breathing babies.

Fletcher Baba

Pyramid Pile Suppositories Offer At Drug Store

A promotional notice touts Pyramid Pile Suppositories as quick relief for piles and rectal troubles. It claims the product helps itching and hemorrhoids, urges use of a coupon for a free trial, and markets a 67 count box at a drug store.

Unsightly skin eruptions prompt quick Poslam relief

Urges immediate treatment of pimples and rashes with Poslam, a concentrated healing remedy marketed for men women and children. Claims fast soothing action and easy healing, with sales pitched nationwide from Emergency Laboratories New York City.

West 47Th St New York City

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