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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1923

Page

4

Webb Will Contest Seeks Details in York Case

In York on Oct 28 Charles Webb won an order from the surrogate's court directing Samuel J. Gorman and others contesting Mrs Gertie Emily Gorman Webb's will to show cause why they should not provide specifics of their allegations and the names of those who allegedly brought undue influence. The matter centers on a prior will and who benefited, with Mrs Webb's heirs including her father and brother and cousins contesting. The case touches on alleged fraud and the possibility of undue influence over the widow's final will, which left her estate to Charles Webb.

York Charles Webb Surerogate’s Court Samuel J. Gorman Mr. Webb Gertie Emily Gorman I Webb Webb Westdhestal-Butmore

Regal charter safeguard highlighted by League of Women Voters

Judge Clarenes R. Hall outlined the People’s Home Rule charter to League of Women Voters members in Stratfield after their annual meeting and officer elections. He reviewed the charter’s origin, the revision process, and the push for municipal reform through city charters adopted by many communities.

League of Women Victory Clarenes RR. Hall Stratfield Judge Hall Grange Aittle Judge Full Iea Puy Bridgeport League Invwiven Dupus Goodelty Hall Atwater Lekulman

Federal examiner probes postmaster selection at large

An examiner from the U S Civil Service Commission conducts a broad re examination for the Ridgeport postmastership contest in Denver. The goal is to reassess all candidates on merit after appeals claim the prior ranking was unjust and several local applicants appealed.

Appleants Ridge Port Henry A. Hesse Division of Investigation and Review United States Civil Service Commission Helge Toe Indland Post Office Denver Hexso Liedie Civ Service Charles 3. Greene Arthur Cooney Predeviele J. Wersting Asa Hlosne J. Alex HM Robinson Howard Challenger William &. Baeley

Growing Girls Patent Leather Shoes for Dress-Up

Advertisement lists patent leather shoes for growing girls with field mouse top for dress-up occasions priced at $3.25. Also offered are infant tan shoes in high or regular cut with broad toe priced at $1.75 and $2.25 per pair.

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