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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1927

Page

5

Remington Sued Over $90,000 Business Dealings

In Hartford in October 1923 Deputy Sheriff Charles EB Laid served papers on the secretary of State in a $50,000 damage suit against Charles H Remington of Mamaroneck New York former vice president and assistant treasurer of the Automobile Insurance company by Harrys G Hall of New Haven Hall accuses Remington of false representations to induce him into a business partnership and contract negotiations spanning 1920 to 1927 including distribution rights for gear shift products and an exclusive sales contract with Hall Remington Hall Distributors Inc and Remington Ball Distributors Inc are named with the suit seeking an injunction to prevent the transfer of shares and damages of 85 000 plus.

Hartford Associated Press Charles EB Charles H Remington Mamaroneck Automobile Insurance Company Harrys G Hall New Haven Mall Remington Hall Actus Life Remington Wasice Aetna Nugenera Automobile Furance Company Craig Connecticut Anthrops Gear Shift Corporation United States Pennsylinia Tor Wetford Remington-Hall Distributors, Inc Delaware Corporation Hall al- J*seg Remington-Ball Distributors Inc Charles M Robinson Bir Hall

22 Millions Owed by Steel Concern Receivers Named

Wickwire Spencer Steel Corp enters receivership facing annual losses since 1925. United States District Judge Hazel appoints Edward C Bowers and Charles L Feldman as receivers after American Steamship Co claim of 4644 for transport of stone and ore. Bond amounts set at 26000 each.

Alffalon Wickwire Spencer Steel Corporation United States John R New York Charles L Feldman Buffalo

Airplane Race Postponed By Bad Weather At Lordship Field

The airplane race at Lordship flying field was postponed due to bad weather. The Hartford bound plane planned to participate did not fly yesterday, likely delaying the event to next Sunday afternoon.

The Lordship Flying Field Hartford

Wine Gent in Warmth and Vitality for Winter Ailments

A vintage style note extols Wine Gent as a comforting tonic for winter weaknesses. It claims to steady nerves, lift spirits, and aid influenza and colds, presenting warmth and vitality as its key benefits amid cold season.

Weather bans and ocean hops hinder overseas flights

London Oct 23 The Air Ministry issued a propaganda bulletin stating present weather conditions make overseas flight unlikely. Experts noted reports of Mrs Frances Grayson attempting to depart for Europe this morning. A dangerous low pressure area lay east of Nova Scotia with strong winds across the Atlantic.

London Atlantic Air Ministry United States Frances Grayson Europe Nova Scotia

General Dickman Dies at 70, Third Army Leader

Major General Joseph Theodore Dickman longtime cavalry officer and organizer of the Third American Army died at his Washington residence at age seventy after a sudden illness. He served from West Point 1881 through World War I commanding the Third Army in its advance into Germany and later led the eight corps area at Fort Sam Houston before retirement in 1923. Survived by a widow two sisters and two daughters, his legacy spans campaigns in the Philippine insurrection, the China Relief expedition, and prominent Allied service.

Washington Associated Press Joseph Theodore Dickman Dickman West Point Diskman Germany Lysis United States Great Britain France Italy Belgium Fort Sam Houston Texas Second Cavalry Port Ethan Allen Vermont John R E Murphy Dayton Ohio F W Freck Chm Stueve Wapakone H E Knauss Charles W Foster

Father Beats Wife His Son Kills Him

Chicago report details 28 year old William Schumacher confessing to shooting and killing his father Christopher Schumacher a McHenry County farmer. William, who was estranged, cited his mother’s cruelty and years of abuse as motive. He described his childhood hardships and said he acted to protect his mother. Schumacher planned to plead guilty at arraignment.

Chicago Associated Press William Schumacher McHenry County Christopher Schumacher William Bert Henry

Yale Still Strongly Christian McKee States at Yale Sermon

Rev Elmore M McKee quoted Cyrus Northrop in a first sermon as pastor of the Church of Christ at Yale University urging that Jesus Christ remains central to Yale’s tradition. He told students in Battle Chapel that intellectual search leads to Jesus as the highest life experience offered, as Yale enters its 170th year and preserves religious heritage.

New Haven Associated Press Yale Jesus Christ Elmore M Mckee Cyrus Northrop Yale Universty Jesus Mr McKee University Battel Chapel

Carroll Writes of His Experiences in Federal Prison

Earl Carroll recalls his return from prison and details life at Atlanta Federal Penitentiary. He writes of 3200 inmates, the loneliness and drama, a mute chorus of laughter, nurses, a radio with Tunney-Dempsey, and the enduring question of reform versus punishment. He reflects on Chapman and the humane treatment within limits, while vowing to try to remake himself.

Carroll Earl Carroll New York Atlanta France Roxy Broadway Chapman Gerald Chapman Hell Txelf Rean

Postmaster to be picked in Noroton

The Civil Service Commission will examine candidates for Noroton County postmaster after Postmistress Miss Margaret Kelly’s term ends December 19. Congressman Merritt favored an exam to create a list of eligibles, with the $1600 yearly pay and a late November filing deadline.

Miss Kelly Merritt

Government is the shoes Nob ody notices it much unless it pinch es

Congress men and farmers are two classes that do not understand what the farmer wants, according to a remark on government relevance. The speaker implies that people ignore government until impact is felt, highlighting disconnect between lawmakers and agricultural needs.

Congressmen

Ex Sailor Plans 1500 Mile Row to Miami

Charles Selita a former sailor announced from the Battery his plan to row a 12 foot boat roughly 1500 miles to Miami. He will hug the coastline with heavy clothing a few sandwiches and water, aiming to finish in about three months with overnight stops along the route.

New York Associated Press Miami Charles Selita Bellters

Brakes Blamed For Subway Crash At 207th Street

An Associated Press report says a brake failure caused a rear end collision of two Interborough Rapid Transit trains at the 207th street station. 35 people were injured, including motorman Matthew Ryen, who said he could not stop the train despite a clear view of the standing train. Inspectors found the controller handle in neutral, preventing automatic braking, tying up Broadway New Lots Line traffic for over two hours.

New York Associated Press 207Th Street Matthew Ryen Sev Ely Todd Columbus Hospital Commission Broadway-New Lotsine

Paris Fashion Shows Echo American Demand For Same Styles

Paris society flocked to the Blue Room opening as Paul Poiret argued American women fuel demand for identical models. Notables wore white satin and chiffon gowns with diamonds, fringe, and veils, while Elsa Maxwells Embassy Club premises reemerged under Julie Thompson and Robert Guedy.

Berifin Paris Paul Poiretts Elsa Maxwells Embassy Club Julie Thompson Robert Guedy Deauvilles William Reardon Blue Room Charles Munn Felix Doubleday Patou Maadame Masuludo Leonora Hughes London Blue Train Casa Maury Alice Anakeskin Ichiffon Victoria Bullock James Corrgan Chanel DuBonnet Jean Nash

Stresemann Warns Germany Not Rich in Speech

Berlin October 23 Germany not a wealthy nation Stresemann told a Liegnitz Silesia meeting. He warned that unemployment relief and better economy must not obscure Germanys need for productive use of foreign loans and urged civil service reforms to ease Reich budget burdens.

Berlin Associated Press Germany Stresemann German Peoples Party Liegnitz Silesia Reich

McCoy's Tablets Promoted as Fast Weight Gain Remedy

An advertisement extols McCoy's Tablets as a simple inexpensive weight producer. It claims rapid gains for underweight men and women, promising increased flesh, energy, and vigor with an ironclad guarantee after four sixty cent boxes or money back. Obtain McCoy's Tablets from druggists nationwide.

McCoy

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