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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1920
Page
15
An OCR fragment describes a car in exceptional line condition with six wire wheels and references Hudson Super Sir Lauras Rendseer and Mercer with sporinboot wheels. Details are garbled, but the item notes a vehicle in excellent condition and mentions multiple names and parts.
Springfield market report covers Luvern charged with murdering Mosta at Myrtle Street New Haven after a Main Street shooting. Companion Taverns and Franke Panseett facing carrying loaded weapons charges. Witnesses point to group tensions and recent meetings in New Haven and nearby towns.
Died in Utica city Auge tih i McMtuilen as Ivileld avenge. Funeral at St Michael's cemetery and at St Anthony's Church with services on Wednesday. Condolences and flowers requested. Friends and neighbors extend sympathy to the family of Thomas Merigan.
The Court of Probate for Bridgeport District provides six months from the date of probate for creditors to exhibit claims for settlement. Creditors must present properly attested accounts within this period or be barred from recovery. All debts due to the estate must be paid to Poster P. Worte, administrator.
Police report arrest of William Preacp, 21 years old, of 60 Brewster street for loitering in front of West End movie houses. He was released on a 25 dollar bond after a brief detention as officers cite repeated disturbances by youths on sidewalks near theaters. Local authorities vow to curb the “hangouts” problem.
Negotiations over jitney operations stall in Providence amid mayoral talks and pressure from investors. City officials acknowledge the issue, while leaders in Boston report vehicles in a local garage. Authorities promise to study the matter under a transparent committee and settle soon.
The Board of Recreation releases a weekly schedule for story telling across districts including West End Mailson Avenue Shel tor pages and Seaside Beach. Events list block parties parks and playgrounds with times spanning morning to evening along multiple streets and neighborhoods.
Paris reports new export allowances for poker funds aiming to ease American travelers' tax and bar bill concerns. Officials allow up to two thousand francs per person to be exported, roughly eighty dollars in American money at current rates. Passengers say the limit still falls short for ante games and gambling costs.
The Brudxesort Philosophical Society at 3025 Mainetevet plans a two debate session on Trotley versus Jilmey. Despite being a month old in public thought, the issue attracts notable local interest and invites general participation. Society officials met with John J Schwarte of the Brieseport Bus association to include a jitney official in the proceedings if possible, though he declined.
Youths at Seaview harbor playfully ducked 12 year old Raymon Welden until he struggled and sank. A bystander waded in fully clothed to rescue him and he was taken home after Dr. O Z Gronik of the Emergency Hospital treated him.
Milford business men prepare for their annual outing at Mauble Beach Brantor on Thursday. The event includes a sheep bake and athletic plans with local merchants and officials attending. several dignitaries are expected to be present. Meanwhile John J. McGraw demands indictment or a competent tribunal to review his innocence regarding the Slavin incident in New York.
A Canadian freighter arrived at the harbor and lay over overnight. The vessel, built with a double-revolving steam turbine engine, is described as long with a self-propelling hull and faster than many freight steamers on Long Island Sound.
Two barges loaded with coal arrived at the river port yesterday, delivering 1725 long tons to local factories. The cargo totals reflect shipments destined for Gus port industries and nearby works.
Notice from the City Aay Gee Oke shows the fire board meeting is postponed with no meeting scheduled this time. Names and details are garbled but indicate rescheduling and related action at Lisely New York.
Paris reports twelve million children in Europe lost both parents due to the war. Representatives of the American Red Cross in 18 countries assign figures, with Germany second highest and France also affected. The summary notes substantial suffering among youths and ongoing relief estimates.
Milford Apr 17 The Board of Finance met as town officials presented requests for appropriations. The finance board voted to summarize the board of assessors with the special reassessment committee, to finish this fall. A report on progress by special appraisers was requested, with a full budget for town meeting. Assessors could not provide estimates until reassessment procedures produce a report.
Japanese military authorities on the Amur river left bank in Russia announce that all fisheries in the Amur basin are placed under Japanese control. The versified dispatch cites Russian agencies and notes Japanese demands amid regional tensions.
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