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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1920

Page

7

Small Boy Injured by a Trolley Car Near Willow Pond

Curtis Caulkins son of Dr and Mrs Caulkins of 2962 Main Street was struck by a west bound trolley near Willow Pond station Fort Trumbull lea ch yesterday afternoon and reported in serious condition at St Vincent s hospital last night with bruises and abrasions to head and body The boy who has had hearing loss for years was on summer vacation with his parents and witnesses say he walked along the tracks without noticing the approaching car bound from New Haven to Silver Sands The car stopped and threw him across the road. New York Aug 4 Schedules for increased passengers to be effective August 26 are being prepared by the New York Central and New Haven railroads Commutation tickets used by suburbanites will rise 20 percent Other rates also increase but commuter tickets need not be used before September 1 Rate schedules will be filed for state public service commissions as interstate increases do not apply to intrastate business.

Curtis Cauthi New Haven Silver Sands New York New York Central Public Service Commissions of Interstate Commerce Commission

Urge Quick Antiproftiteering Laws From President

Atlantic City reports Bert M. Jewell leader of the Railway Union alliance in Chicago urging the President to reconvene Congress to pass antiprofiteering laws. W N Johnston of the International Machinists warns gougers will push railroad price increases unless action is taken.

Atlantic City Aves Bert M. Jewell Railway Union Alliance Chicago W. N. Johnston International Machinists Association Johnston

Injunction Hearing Set Friday Over Church Parcel Noise

A court hearing Friday will address the injunction against Ri Boucher Eliedy firm near the church property cited for noise. Attorney Philo Calhoun plans an amicable settlement while his suit proceeds, with tentative court action on the first Tuesday in October.

Roman Ahurel Corporation Ri Boucher Eliedy Tood Recier Philo Calhoun Thew Calhoun Undertakers Gauhoun Tor Optem

Chicago landlords face sudden tenant relief push

Chaotic moves emerged as lawmakers consider a special session to resist high rents. Governor Lowden reportedly backs reform, while reformers target 10 to 20 percent increases in October. Leaders vow to curb the so called greedy landlords amid rising tenant protests.

Chicago Jes Lowden Oheri Mulcahy Sommities Ton Apoe Tandfords

Women on Trial for Election Frauds in Chicago

In Chicago on August 1 Mary O'Brien and Lillian Voss, a former judge and a former election clerk, faced trial for conspiracy to falsify tally sheets and make fraudulent entries during the mayoral primary. They declined to speak.

Chicago Mary O'Brien Lillian Voss O'Brien Gliss Voss

Auto mishap injures Lafountain and wife in July

Andrew Lafountain lost control of his automobile when a bee crawling up his sleeve stung him. The car veered over a steep embankment. Lafountain and his wife were reportedly hurt near the crags at the scene.

Barke Andrew Lafountain Lafountain Hiis

Popular Long Hill Couple Are Wedded

Miss Clarice Ena Bray, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bray, wed Walter Samuel Radcliffe in Long Hill Methodist Episcopal church with Miss Elsie M. Bray as maid of honor and Meanor A. Sherman as bridesmaid. Ushers included Lawrence Sherman and Merton Abbott. Best man was Rev. Harold J. Edwards. The couple planned a weeklong wedding trip before settling in Long Hill.

Yankee Barkeeps Flock to Shores of Britain

London reports a large influx of American bartenders arriving in Britain amid U.S. prohibition measures. The migration notes a rise in demand for bars and hospitality services as Americans seek alternatives abroad.

Britain

Tidal Wave of American Bartenders Title Not Clear

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Remlar Lellow States

Native English Mixers in Martin Manhattan and Bronx

A fragment notes that during a short period the Martin Manhattan and Bronx cocktat were among the few groups native English mixers managed to shake up. The sentence hints at linguistic or social mixing in those areas and times.

Martin Manhattan Bronx

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