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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1919
Page
4
Survivors from the Bayranto and the steamers Winona and TAME recount rescue events near Havana and Charleston. Nineteen Bayranto crewmen landed in Charleston on September 16 and 18, while others reached Havana the same day. Rescue details describe long days adrift and a stranded fisherman aboard the Winona.
In Milford Town Court Edwin A. Belfort of Silver Beach was sentenced to 30 to 60 days in jail plus costs for stealing gas from New Haven Gas. Pat Dwyer of New Haven pleaded guilty to breaking and entering a freight car and was bound over to Superior Court in 5000 bonds. Several men fined 25 dollars and costs for using stolen goods after purchasing food cheaply raised suspicions. Richard Davis charged with breaking in Woodment railroad station bound over to Superior Court in 1900 dollars bond.
London Sept 21 A physician writing in the Mail says short skirts and dancing have improved the carriage of English women. He notes better steps and posture among women of all ages, linking the fashion with better footwear and fit. The London county medical officer Dr Hamer credits dancing for the improved poise in girls and women, while a West End boot shop manager says shoes now get attention as skirts shorten.
Luigi Avvocandi, a tenor with twelve seasons at the Metropolitan Opera, is denied admission to the United States and held at Willis Island for possible deportation. Met officials plan an appeal to Washington, while Chicago Opera Company members also face deportation hearings.
Governor Runyon ordered New Jersey Public Utilities Commission members to appear at the state house between September 33 and October 7 to show cause why they should not be removed. The move follows a petition by Montclair board of commissioners alleging neglect of duty and misconduct over zone fare approval, which sparked protests in Camden and South Jersey towns. Devon club to meet. September program includes Mrs Fredus Case and Mrs George R Nettleton.
Anticipated within three months, Belgian government plans an aerial postal service linking Leopoldville and Stanleyville in the Congo. A steamer has left Antwerp carrying aviators, hangers, and fifteen planes for use in the operation.
For information and help concerning Government Farm Land Plan Allotment Bonus Insurance Travel Pay or other matters apply to the special secretary at City Y M C A He is devoting his full time including evenings to serving you On Duty in Lobby.
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