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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1920
Page
13
The last of the half billion dollar appropriation measures, carried by the House, is ready for action as lawmakers plan a May recess. Amid talks of overall price cures, the effort faces opposition from critics who blame certain fashion trends for rising clothing costs.
Detectives on the anti vice crusade in Bridgeport identify Marion Wilson a 17 year old girl from New York taken here for immoral purposes. Bonds set at 5000 dollars for Francisco Ballister brother of Angelo Balliste bound over to superior court. Several principals held in county jail awaiting May term trial. Miller Merritt charged with operating a disorderly house sought warrants for arrest of several others. Jewelry valued at thousands tied to the case. Police board meets tonight to discuss Superintendent Redgate suspension and department reorganization.
Bridgeport Aerie of Eagles led by President Joseph Dobry plans a ten day farewell carnival to raise funds for a new building. Meyer Wilson will be received at 8 pm at Madison avenue quarters to launch festivities with decorated hall, booths, dancing space and nightly concerts by New York artists arriving today.
April 29 report from Oklahoma describes a house broken into by a robber who took one pair of overalls. Judge Van Fleyt reportedly settled a suit over the Russian ship Rogday, awarding it to the Biascaisky governor in a San Franciscan context.
Those who have followed the linen situation know that linen huck has been almost unobtainable for about a year. The notice mentions 20 inch widths priced at 1.75 to 2.00 dollars and 49 inch widths.
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