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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1919

Page

13

Sanford estate deed sale closes longtime Washington avenue property

Mrs Frank paid 3000 for site and conveyed the Sanford estate on Washington avenue between Cole street and Sanford place to her husband Frank. The sale completes the old estate holdings once owned by Henry Sanford, later Professor Samuel Sanford of Yale Music, who hosted famed artists. The $30,000 purchase price is reported and construction on a four story apartment house has begun.

Sanford Washington Avenue Colestreet Sanford Place Frank Herman Frank Wrashington Avenue Coleman Street Morris Robin Samuel, C Sanford Baily Henry, Sanfords Adams Express Company Samuel 5 Yale Music School Paderewski Ofand

Vast reconstruction plan for France announced

Paris on July 2 in the chamber of deputies budget reporter Betouce announced a vast reconstruction program for all of France at an estimated cost of 40 000 900 francs during debate on public works.

Paris France Chamber of ‘Deputies MM. Betouce

Elevated Train Burned at South Ferry Terminal

Fire at the South Ferry elevated terminal in New York today destroyed one train and damaged another. Both trains carried passengers including many women who had narrow escapes, rescued by firemen raising ladders to the structure and bringing them to the ground. Also note a band concert by the Coast Artillery at Wood Park tonight with dancing in the second hour.

New York South Ferry Board of Recreation Wood Park Coast Artillery Band

Diamonds hold steady value despite hysteria warns markets

The Diamond market urges buyers to act as prices have risen steadily for a decade, tripling during that period. Investors are advised to purchase diamonds now, paying for the merchandise itself rather than the brand name on the box.

Soldiers Seek Permission to Marry German Girls

In Coblinz on July 1, the judge advocate's department at army HQ reported extensive inquiries from occupied-area personnel about soldiers marrying German girls after the peace treaty. Some 740 inquiries from division and other officers and individuals were tallied. A ruling will follow in a few days as the fraternizing order remains in effect, likely until Germany ratifies the treaty.

Coblinz Associated Press Judge Advocate’s Department Army Headquarters Third Army Germany

Federal Reserve Heads Warn Against Speculation

Washington July 2 The Federal Reserve Board warned against speculation despite upbeat notes in its monthly statement of conditions. In most districts expectations for a prosperous year with high output and strong financial returns are tempered by the risk that speculation could be pushed too far aided by easy credit.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Appeas

Danish Recognizes Poland State in New Policy Shift

Washington reports the Danish government has recognized the new state of Poland. The U S ambassador in Copenhagen advised the state department that the move marks a formal shift in recognition policy.

Washington Poland State Department Copenhagen

Bennett and Godard Salaries Raised by State Board

Hartford July 2 In conformity with a law from the last assembly the state board of control increased salaries for state officials. State Highway Commissioner Charles J Bennett now earns 8000 a year and State Librarian George S Godard 5000. Bennett had been at 5000 and Godard at 3500.

Bennett Godard Board of Control Hartford General Assembly State Board of Control Charles J.o"bennett George S. Godard

Earthquake in Florence District Devastates Homes and Churches

Florence reports a Sunday quake killing about 290 people and leaving thousands homeless. It destroyed 200 homes six churches and several public buildings and schools in the district, latest AP tally shows.

Florence Associated Press

LeSCO Cleaning Fluid for Hats and Slippers

Advertisement advises keeping LeSCO Scott's Cleaning Fluid to freshen delicate hats with velvet or crepe and to clean kid and satin slippers. It notes availability at Howland Dry Goods Co and claims it prevents stains on white kid gloves and leaves no rings, ideal during the peak dancing season.

Howland Dry Coods’Co

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