Bridgeport Hospital Offers Free Radium Therapy for the Poor
Bridgeport hospital plans to provide $25 000 worth of radium to aid Connecticut’s poor cancer patients. With 210 milligrams the facility holds the state’s largest radium supply and will treat patients free if the legislature funds hospital expenses. The hospital requests $50 000 for patient food and lodging, with 350 beds ready and 25 more for emergency use.
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Connecticut
Bridgeport
Appropriations Committee
le University
Arge
Thes Hospital
Creevy Estate Valued at 5000 for Probate Action
The estate of the late Andrew Creevy also known as Andrew Krivey who died December 27 was filed in the Probate Court for appointment of his son John E B Creevy as administrator. Creevy left about 5000 to his widow Anna Creevy and his three daughters.
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Andrew Creevy
Andrew Krivey
Andrew Crevye
Jh Probate Court
John EB. Creevy
Creevy
Anna Creevy
Transfer of Large East Main Street Land for $13,800
A warranty deed was filed in the Town Clerk's office transferring a large tract on East Main Street to Marcus Hirsch from Charles A. Riccio Pasquale A eri and Clodomiro Petrucelli for a consideration of $13,800.
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East Main Street
Marcus Hirsch
Charles A. Riccio
Pasquale Aleri
Clodomiro Petrucelli
Bang And Girl Lands Knockout
Miss Evelyn Teaperow, a boxing instructor, repelled two youths who accosted her at a women-only gym. The assailants were logged by police and remanded for sentencing at a future date.
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New York
Evelyn Teaperow
Birt
Leaperow
Lawyer Smythwick’s Bank Checks Under Scrutiny
Fairfield County Bar grievance committee reviews actions of attorney Charles A. Smythwick colored who issued numerous checks while his bank balance stood at 15 cents. Witness Samuel Lessitz testified Smythwick paid him $200 by check dated June 26 1920 later stopped for insufficient funds. Smythwick claimed the stop was due to unsatisfactory car repairs and advance notice of payment halt. Judge Canfield noted prior requests to close Smythwick’s account amid multiple issued checks.
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Charles A. Smythwick
Connecticut National Bank
Fairfield County Bar
Smythwick
Jess
Samuel Lessitz
Hamilton Avenues
Lessitz
Canfield
Government seeks review of gains and profits decision
The government will appeal a Connecticut federal ruling that gains and profits from selling capital assets are not taxable income. The Internal Revenue Bureau will continue collecting taxes on such gains unless the Supreme Court rules otherwise. The Brewster Eldorado and Ryerson cases frame the higher court appeal to resolve the issue. Taxpayers must report gains from capital asset sales on 1940 returns despite lower court outcomes.
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Washington
United States Nuorems Court
Connecticut
Internal Revenue Bureau
Supreme Court
Revenue
Williams
Brewster
Eldorado
Ryerson
Bureau
Edison Wonder Wizard of Age Turns 74 Amid Pioneers Banquet
Edison marked his 74th birthday with a Glenmont celebration at Llewelyn Park where the Edison Pioneers and families gathered. The famed inventor, born February 11, 1847, in Milan Ohio, remains active, recalling his early curiosity and perseverance that shaped his legendary career.
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Thomas Alva Edison
Milan
Ohio
Edison
Edison Pioneers
Glenmont
Llewelyn Park
Major Porter to Speak Here
A series of Bridgeport chamber luncheons aims to foster member ties and discuss timely local topics with national authorities. Speakers include Dr. Arthur Deerin Call on foreign relations, John Bauer on trolley legislation, T Alfred Fleming on the Red Peril, Harry Franck on America in the West Indies, and Major Harry Franklin Porter on municipal administration common sense. Fire damages a clothes closet at Daniel English’s home on Riley Place totaling $75.
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Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Stratfield Ballroom
Arthur Deerin Call
Washington
John Bauer
City of
New York
T. Alfred Fieming
Rotary
Harry ©. Franck
America
West Indies
Harry Franklin Porter
Twelve Rescued From New Haven Blaze In Four Story Building
A fire in a lower story four story building on Orange Street, New Haven, trapped twelve residents who were rescued by police and firemen. The blaze, started by faulty wiring, began in a storeroom and spread to a tailor shop and clothing store, causing considerable losses but no injuries.
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New Haven
C. E. O'Brien
Orange Street
Chapel
Court
Court Street
A. Scherer
Robert T. Gray
Perkins
Burglars Rob Fairfield Ave Store For Cigars Cash
Burglars entered the store of T. Sullivan opposite Police matters in Fairfield avenue and stole two boxes of cigars nine cartons of cigarettes and five dollars in cash. The thieves used a smoke screen to hide the crime and avoid discovery.
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T. Sullivan
Fairfield Avenue
Judge to Hear Mandamus Arguments in Fire Case
Judge John E. Keeler will hear arguments in the mandamus proceeding of Fire Lieutenant Elmer V Fitzgerald against the Fire Commissioners probably Wednesday of next week. Assistant City Attorney W Parker Seeley asks that the proceeding be squashed. arguments postponed due to time requirements and an overcrowded short calendar.
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John E. Keeler
Elmer V Fitzgerald
W. Parker Seeley
Keeler
Winifredian Afloat After Eighteen Hour Wrestling Gale
The Leyland liner Winifredian arrived after eighteen hours blown backward despite full engine power. The Liverpool to Boston voyage took fifteen days with winds up to 100 miles an hour. Fifty six passengers endured heavy rolling. Walter Waring of Methuen and Mrs May Alford of Providence were the most seriously injured.
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Boston
Winifredian
Liverpool
Walter Waring
Methuen
May Alford
Providence
Nott Murder Case Slotted Low On Docket At Bridgeport Court
Bridgeport Superior Court opens with 39 cases including murder, robbery and embezzlement. Mrs Ethel Hutchins Nott’s murder trial is placed at foot of list, possibly delaying her case. Other defendants include Howard Brown James Williams Adit Arnet and Edward McGovern among prisoners in jail awaiting trial. Additional cases set for bonds and manslaughter Victoria will be recorded.
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Ethel Hutchins Nott
Criminal Superior Court
Homer S. Cummings
Bridgett
Elwood B. Wade
Nott
Loming Court
Joby Costello
Victoria
Freeverse
Joh Peasen
Way To Wear Stockings
Boston report notes advice from Dr Kendrick Smith to the Girls City club on proper stocking shape. He says stockings should resemble a mitten for the big toe to prevent foot deformities, and criticizes the modern baglike style as a source of woes.
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Associated Press
Boston
Kendrick Smith
Drastic Steps to Stop Spread of Dread Fever
Washington reports drastic measures to prevent typhus importation by immigrants. Surgeon General Hugh Cummings and Assistant Secretary A Forte La porte announce expanded medical staff to Europe for exams, stricter bills of health, and tighter medical screening before entry to the United States. The U S position remains controlled with enhanced overseas medical supervision.
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Washington
United States
Hugh Cummings
The
Public Health Service
Secretary of the Treasury
Hwing la ‘Orte
Cummings
Europe
Governor Holcomb Seeks Sale of Shelton Bank Property
Governor Marcus H. Holcomb appeared before Judge John E. Keeler as receiver of the defunct Shelton Bank and Trust Company and won permission to sell Shelton bank property. The property, bought in November 1820 by Treasurer E. W. Kneen, will yield 31000 above the original price. A rum runner case saw Samuel Sefehitz bound over to the next U S District Court term after arraignment. bonds set at 500 dollars.
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Marcus H. Holcomb
John E. Keeler
Shelton Bank and Trust Company
Shelton
E. W. Kneen
Hytcomb
Samuel Sefehitz
United States District Court
Hugh J. Lavery
Lefshitz
Teachers Hold Up Roof Save 75 Local Children
A tornado at Oconee Georgia wrecked parts of the school. Three women teachers held the roof to protect 75 pupils who escaped unharmed and then leaped to safety themselves. Property losses exceed 600000 with 75 houses destroyed and several dead or injured. A Civil War veteran divorce case against Edith F. James was postponed for a week in Superior Court.
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A. P. Augusta
Oconee
Bennie Franklin Hall
Esse L. Ji
Edith F. James
Hearst Seeks Injunction To Halt New Foreign Loans
William Randolph Hearst files for an injunction in district supreme court to stop Secretary Houston of the Treasury from issuing any further loans to foreign governments. Judge Hitz orders Houston to show cause on February 21. Hearst argues that loans totaled billions with small remaining balances in the Treasury fund and cites specific creditors including Czecho-Slovakia, France, Italy, and Liberia.
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Associated Press
Washington
Houston
Treasury Department
District Supreme Court
Wiliam Randolph Hearst
Hitz
Mr. Hearst
The
of the Treasury
Pss
Hearst
Czecho-Slovakia
France
Italy
Liberia
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Charles Grant Miller
International News Service
York
Thomas Alva
Major Porter
Daniel English
Riley Place
A. P
Mandamus
Shelton Bank
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