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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1920
Page
11
A misread fragment suggests a claim that the national capital is afflicted by luxury. The source mentions representative Nelson of Missouri and notes wealthy fur items seen on Saturdays, implying a critique of spending by women workers. The text is garbled and incomplete.
In a swift session the Missouri legislature signals a plan to curb luxury autos amid a booming market. Officials assert that high end vehicles symbolize economic strength and may require new controls to balance state revenue and consumer access.
Amusements page previews a busy program at the One Plaza with a Wdana led vaudeville bill, Ford and others, plus Tom Moore in Doby's Bow, Selvnick pictures, and a Waldorf Astoria milestone scene. Irene Olsen headlines Shubert engagements with a vivid bio, and local patrons are told what to expect in the week ahead.
Fragmentary era note lists show film titles and stars at the Strand theatre and Hippodrome along Stratford Avenue. Mentions include J. Weirenn, Gloria Tape, Claire Anderson, and Rudolph Wurstiuns with promotions for Who Lord Loves the Erlett and other acts.
Especial interest attaches to the Breslau-De Stefano concert at the Park Theater Monday evening. De Stefano, a former Bridgeporter now in New York, is praised for instrumental and vocal excellence. The program features two famous items, Bill and Yorveit, highlighting her rare contralto and dramatic range.
The Musicians' association moved to raise concert prices to five dollars, pushing higher fees for public performances as talks continued. Details of the decision remain limited, with timing and scope to be announced by the group.
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