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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1921

Page

11

Merchants and Industrials Report Brisk Business Amid Credit Cautions

Bankers warn receivers rising, yet merchants note improved credit and stronger sales. New York reports March gains in sales and production across industries, with Standard Oil financing efforts and renewed investor demand boosting credit conditions. Food and commodity prices dip slightly as markets adjust, while farm goods prices shift with spring shipments arriving from Georgia, Virginia, and other Southern states.

Broadan Wall New York Pril Binsiy

Reserve Board Report Shows Loan Liquidations

Reserve Board data show a liquidation of loans and changes in bank holdings across the Federal Reserve system. U S banks reduce total loans and investments by about 92 million, with New York City banks showing mixed shifts in deposits and reserves.

Reserve Board Conbeggienct Lanas Quad Nvestmers Reahuwa New York Sapks BA United States Land and Victory Pha Federal Reserve Banks New York City Federal Reserve Bank Uies

First Bootleg Romance Ends in Disappearance Case

Walter Bonkowski, 33, was arrested on breach of the peace charges after his alleged elopement with Mrs. Mary Prestoski and the disappearance of two married women linked to illicit liquor sales. Police traced the women to New York and Bridgeport amid domestic turmoil and a growing bootlegging operation. Bonkowski faced questioning and court arraignment as the probe continued.

Connecticut Bridgeport Bureau of Investigation Walter Bonkowski Hallett Street Bonkowski Mary .Prestoski Hough Revenue Michael Arnolski Prasvuoski JL Prestogle Merida Bonkowsk Piequeman Arnolski East 1 Eth Street New York City II Sg Bridgepor Mamie Wihen Hosge

Cartoonist Sketch Draws Crowds on Main Street

Hundreds view a rooftop cartoon panel titled We Do Care as a public sketch event by P. Steinke and a band. The scene supports Community Chest drives in a campaign noted for strong public interest. The piece, described by a city committee as among the best boosts for the fundraiser, draws spectators during a Saturday afternoon.

E Ides Hosto P. Steinke United Cigar Store Bill Steinke Telegram Main Streets Community Chest Campaign

Britain Turns to American Coal Market for Fuel

British consumers shift to the American coal market for fuel amid the Great Britain miners strike. Inquiries for export coal rose and orders surged with 199,000 tons added in the last few days, as reported by the Tidewater Coal Exchange.

Britain New York Amercan Great Tritein Tidewater Coal Exchange Bon Wil Ie Eee

Two Men Reported For Hold Up Near Palisade Avenue

Police investigated a reported hold up on Saturday night near Palisade Avenue involving two young men who allegedly detained Joan Masek. Masek said he was robbed of 25 dollars and the suspects disappeared toward the highway after the incident.

Joan Masek Palisade Avenue Jto Masek

Hunyadi Saloon Window Vandalized on Saturday Night

A side window of the Hunyadi saloon on Willowin Street was forced during Saturday night. Thieves ransacked the place and escaped with cash and a number of cigars.

Om Wiliwin Street

Protection for American Dye Industry Needs

Washington officials said the Department of Commerce will soon examine protective measures for the U S dye industry facing German competition and chemical trade. Secretary Hoover plans to press for foreign trade aid one product at a time, meeting with the War Finance Corporation to boost cotton exports and expand overseas commerce through WFC channels.

Washington Department of Commerce Germany Department Hoover Toover War Finance Corporation Southern ‘Badkers Coton Wolse Ace Dhe Webbl-Pomerent Secreta Hoover

Bridgeport Firemen Respond To Grass And Brush Fires

Bridgeport firefighters were busy Sunday answering calls to extinguish grass and brush fires. Eleven spots were reported. the oldest blaze occurred in woods near a shapeey road, spreading to sheds. A kitchen stove blaze on Hunworit avenue at 10:42 yesterday morning sent heavy smoke through the chimney. an alarm from box 227 prompted the response. The Greenspun family is named in the incident.

U S Steel to Cut Employes Wages Across Plants

United States Steel plans a wage reduction in mid month affecting plants operating full time. If the eight hour day is adopted, about 10 000 additional workers would be needed to run full plants, while 6 000 are currently employed. Local reports from the company’s affiliates cite the move as tied to the steel industry downturn.

Washington Treasury Service Lalis Deipwand Teserve Boswrd Peaueitent Hanks Reading Gévepruein Abigitions United States United States Steel Corporation Minth Fall Sere

Birthplace Final Resting Place of John Burroughs

The article recounts John Burroughs birthplace near New York and his long burial walk from the mountain to the grave site. It notes nearby landmarks including the Gould home, the school that shaped both men, Woodchuck Lodge host to Edison and Ford, and a Sylvan Dodge memorial visit by dignitaries and poets who honored the naturalist.

John Burroughs Catskill Thion Flock Mountain Troxbury Burroughs Newoods Jay Gould Woodchuck Lodge Thomas Edison Henry Ford Harvey Firnstone Sylvan “Dodge Norae Mr. Burroughs Edwin Min Thera

Message of Welcome Sent Zionist Leaders

A cited welcome message from Bridgeport to Zionist leaders is noted amid garbled text. The document references Dr Wellzman and Trotsky, mentions a hotel in New York, and hints at themes of Jewish homeland support and world unity. The legible portions suggest an official greeting and endorsing remarks by Dr Lars Smtrsow Catron.

Bridgeport Wellzman Instein Zinn Nesta Pal Ted Lars Smtrsow Lishine

Mail Carriers Celebrate Hays Appointment

Community ritual marks the appointment of Hays with a public gathering at a local hall. The event includes a reception, vocal selections, a supper, and notable attendees such as Ben Palmer, Tra Soper, and others from the area.

Will Heys Pididigesern Uber Rhoms Cinnun Stree Ben Palmer Peary Sonne Leihy Nidie S.rarfare

Clergyman Accused in Mann Act Case Against Ike Mien

A federal complaint was filed today in Teoker Bay accusing a clergyman of Mann Act violations involving a temporary affair with a man named Ike Mien. The case names Mew, Mugu Ackley and United Greuven as related parties in the investigation.

Omanal Neh Apelo & Federal Ccauplalal Daring

Birds and horses the aviary keeps a quarrelsome mix

English fanciers maintain an aviary at tair Sige housing a variety of birds. The thrustt, blackbird, starling, goldfinch, bullfinch, chaffinch and robin clash, with the robin described as particularly quarrelsome. Also noted is a US official passenger automobile for senators on official business.

Tair Sige United States

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