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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1922

Page

20

Legacy claim of Mme Lietardy under probe in Paris

An inquiry in Paris scrutinizes the tale of Mme Lietardy alleging Miss Heller named her heir on a condition that she adopt Miss Heller’s interests. The case traces an 15 000 franc loan from a banker who later fled, and the will’s discovery led to fraud charges, with repayment and further investigation into the forged ties of heirs and the yacht linked death.

Paris Mme. Lietardy Flic Lillian Pair Meller Loston Miss Heller Ames Bre Lintardy Lietardy Probeg Wits Chaos J. Fale Mise Heller Gintardy Old Chap Mediterranean Sea Mme Liotardy Othar Mme Heller Sinter Cattaul Caire M. Tose Listardy Listaridy

State Penalty Tax Under Fire in Court Fight

December report from Martford notes Assistant Tax Commissioner Charles Holcomb will plead before the U S Supreme Court January 2 contesting a New York Bankers Trust case over a penalty tax on estates. Estate of Lent McMullen of Norwalk valued at 204237.40 faces state taxation rules arguing decedent owed property taxes where resident.

Hiedigett Tike Mankeen Mike McMullen

Cantilever Porothy Deda of Grover Boots Pumps Oxfords

A fragment notes a home gift idea featuring Cantilever footwear labeled Porothy Deda of Grover Boots and pumps or oxfords. The garbled line suggests a promotion or catalog blurb but lacks full context or clear event details.

Railroad Bills Before the Congress 134

A survey notes numerous proposed federal measures relating to railroads. House and Senate bills cover rate regulation, discrimination bans, safety, wages, claims, and jurisdiction. Proposals include anti-strike laws, special rates, yard and warehouse upgrades, and state commission authority changes.

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Saloon Closed as Nuisance in Waterbury Court

In Waterbury police court Tudee W. J. Laskin ordered the saloon at 4 Wood Street closed, labeling it a public nuisance. Teuts Shaev, proprietor of the establishment, faced dismissal, while two quarts of "joomahs" seized by police were turned over to federal officers.

Waterbury Tns Tudee W. J. Laskin Wood Street Teuts Shaev Jesso

Xmas Gifts Ban in Stratford Schools Sparks Rule Clarification

Stratford official rule limits holiday gifts to teachers amid financial strain. Superintendent C. C. Thompson says the Board of Education instructed reissue of last year’s policy banning gifts, aiming to curb personal expenditures and maintain school decorum.

Stratford C. C. ‘Thompson Board of Education

Caseys Provide Xmas Socks for Soldiers

Santa Casey's sock donation program aids shell shocked soldiers in hospitals nationwide. Knights of Columbus hospitalization service supplies Christmas footwear and other comforts including razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and smoking materials to veterans.

Caseys Santa Casey United States Knights of Columbus Knights

Milford Forum to Feature Popular Speakers Series

The Milford Forum scheduled at the town hall on Sunday evenings in January and February, under Milford Men's Federation auspices, will showcase a series of lectures by popular speakers. The event aims to attract residents and raise interest in community forums.

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