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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1920

Page

11

Governor guest at Litchfield celebration

Litchfield marking its centennial hosted a morning military parade and afternoon civic exercises. Governor Holcomb and staff arrived amid honors, with the Governor's Foot Guard and Putnam Philharmonic greeting them. Notables Brandegee and Glynn attended a luncheon as townspeople observed the events with regional gif gifts and military drills on the green.

Litchfield Conn Mareng Colcomb Gscerian Governor's Foot Guard Putnam Philany Hartford Holcomb United States Brandegee James P. Glynn Juncheon

East Side Building Put Up For Sale By Women’s Association

The local Women’s Christian Association announced the East Side building has been placed on the market with plans to sell to two purchasers. Once used as a young ladies lodging house, the property was originally a Centric association branch. trustee Charles Hawley declined to explain the sale, citing limited knowledge of the reasons.

Nich You Stan Association Tie Bing Centric Association Twnen Charles W. Hawley H E Jocal Women

Jenkins to sue for false imprisonment in Puebla case

Anenst Mitra O. Tanking, former United Jar agent in Puebla, Mexico, will file a damage suit for his imprisonment. He seeks copies of alleged 14k money and documents, charging complicity in his Kidnapping.

Mexico Cveyo Anenst

Fined trio from Clinton Avenue in city court dispute

August aricos and Martin Tokus of 18 Clinton avenue were fined $5 and costs each in city court yesterday morning after a Saturday argument at a State Slent restaurant. They allegedly refused to pay their bill and used abusive language when arrested.

Aricos Martin Tokus Clinton Avenue Pene

New Den Alcord Census Record Shows High Population

In Madizen county Washington the population rose sharply per census figures. The record indicates a peak rate unseen in the Ustates to date, reflecting rapid growth and significant demographic change in New Den Alcord.

New den Alcord Bae Madizen Finois U States Rived

Arrival of Tovian Merchant Ships Quassa Port

August advices from Quassa report arrival at the port of Tovian merchant ships. Bols purchase the cargoes of manufactured goods, and their advent is hailed with joy by local factions.

Quassa Bols

Tammaney Chief Granted Access to Court Records

In New York on August 2 permission was granted to inspect minutes of an extraordinary grand jury. The matter concerns alleged conspiracy to found the government on income returns linked to the Gliexzo wrintat. Supreme Court Judge Lydon approved the application after arguments. Names mentioned include Artossey Skeiles, Joan A. dleCarvhy, Waldin, Bald win, and Southern Products Ste vine company.

WY York Canmneny Hall Anterick Artossey Skeiles BM. Sonith Joan A. dleCarvhy Yest A Waldin Arib Baldwin Southern Products Stevine Company Supreme Court

Coroner Probes Auto Death In Norwalk Inquest

Acting Coroner will hold an inquest in Norwalk this morning into a Monday auto related death of a two year old. The toddler was struck by a car amid trolley activity, with a bystander and family present as investigators itemize causes. Colorado Spain edo C Will, school official, refuses to bear responsibility for stray dancing in school grounds. He asserts dances cannot be held under school names and bans night hikes near campus.

Norwalk Conmec Benelisha Harry Parissean Colorado Spain Edo C. Will Noos

City cleanups and bank heist shake city readers

A dramatic incident reports a Third Avenue bank robber escaping with an estimated 40 000 to 50 000 after an armed assault. Separate dispatches note Army strength limits under reorganization and looming draft pressures, Mexican border tensions, and unrest spreading to Berlin and Constantiople with socialist and nationalist movements shaping local orders.

City Third Avenue Bank

Griffiths win suit over damage to South Norwalk house

William and Mary C Griffiths won a damage suit against James Craw in the Common Pleas Court an appeal from Stamford city court. The case stems from allegations that in October 1918 the defendant removed items from the Griffiths home in South Norwalk without consent.

Dodge Oth Comon Pleas William and Mary C. Griffith James Craw South Norwalk City Court of Stamford Lagi Dune Wat Riten South Nor

Queensberry Dead and Turkeys Treaty News From Paris

A report from Johannesburg notes the late ninth Marquis of Queensberry, Jotmannesburg, with $400 collected at services for loans to the poor. Paris reports that a Turkish peace treaty will be signed on Thursday. Also, in Mabay a funeral pyre ceremony for a national leader drew a large crowd as the body was cremated.

Queensberry Jotmannesburg South Africa Orcy Shotto Douglas Marquis of Paris Turkey

Damages Sought Over House Damage After Incident

Plaintiffs claim the defendant caused extensive damage to the woodwork floors and plumbing when removing radiators and other items. The heating plant was removed and plumbing fittings damaged, leaving the home unfit to rent. Original damages sought were 44 dollars.

Coroner Rules Boy's Death An Accident

Coroner Joan J. Phelan rules the death of James DiMeo 8, of 82 Gilmore Street, at 380 Street corner under a truck driven by Charles L. Aitells was accidental. DiMeo died of a cerebral concussion after being struck by the rear wheel. Aitells, unaware of the incident until alerted, was not found at fault. He died at St Vincent's Hospital shortly after the accident.

James DiMeo Gilmore Street Charles L. Kithels Ye Ray Joan J. Phelan Aittells Genope Kelly DiMeo St Vincent's Hospital

Bedroom Furniture Sale Remnants in Various Sets

Antique and modern sets listed with bed dresser toilet table and chiffonier in Mahogany Walnut and Adams styles. Regular and sale prices shown for Queen Anne, Colonial, American Porcelain and French China wares plus upholstery, tapestries and fruitland wares. Floor items include laundry room wares like clothes wringers hampers and trays with sale discounts.

Adaya

Local R. R. Office To Figure Rates

Bridgeport railroad station reports the state commission has authorized new passenger rates for the New Haven road but they won’t take effect locally for about fifteen days. A large clerical staff will prepare fare schedules, commute policies, and mileage book changes as details are settled.

New Thiven Road Taterstary Commerce Commission Bridgeport Raiks Rend Ree Wigler

Average Stock Tices and Prices in Weekend Market

A garbled market note reports fluctuating stock prices with hints of weekly averages, Saturday activity, and price trends. The fragmented text references Caneer, BLE STs, LOE price, and a rise or change over the past week, though specifics are unclear.

Dresser Sale Offers Across Styles and Woods For Home Use

A local furniture sale lists Odd Dressers and Chiffoniers with prices from 24.50 to 53.50, Mahogany and Walnut options, Circassian Walnut sets, and matching dresser chiffonier pairs. Highlights include McKee ash or oak cases, and Success metal cases with white enamel finishes. Removable pipes racks and shelves featured.

McKee

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