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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
11
Tyre planes departed Mitchel Field to patrol the coast between New York and Langley Field Virginia. The two aircraft of the De Havilland type, reconverted, started the mission and were expected to cover the miles in about four hours.
Bridgeport hosts a reception at the Masonic Temple Thursday evening December 11 for new Four Hundred members who recently joined the Chamber of Commerce. Prominent officials from the Connecticut state body and the national Chamber will address the gathering, with a buffet lunch for the new members.
Charles HL of 97 Seaview Avenue faced fines of 109 dollars and a three cent sentence for appointing agents for a lottery in city factories. Judge F J Wilder leniently suspended the jail term after Alien pledged to discontinue operations. County jail sentence suspended by Judge Wilder in City Court yesterday.
Reported interview recounts Carl isle Carlisle's escapes from prison and pursuit after a UP railroad robbery. He claims not to wield guns openly, describes hiding in brush, being captured at a ranch, and traveling through Medicine Bow and Laramie Range. Residents recalled him as "Calliste" while some offered aid before he moved on.
Chicago hotel managers reveal no plan to follow the Sadle Hotel auction, which ordered sweeping price cuts. Ernest J. Stevens says reductions aim to spark a general move toward fair profits as business remains strong, arguing hotels are the barometer of commerce and price cuts should come when demand peaks.
Secretary Glass urged revising revenue laws to burden normal incomes more. He proposed eliminating excess profits provisions and raising taxes on average incomes while not changing top rates, arguing higher taxes on large sums would push wealth into tax exempt securities. The Treasury plan targets incomes above 4000 dollars to boost revenue.
Post office authorities announce a rule for Red Cross Christmas stamps on letters and packages. Items with stamps placed on the front may be returned if addressed outside the United States. European countries largely refuse non postage stamps. stamps must be affixed on the back, not the address side. The ruling, suspended from December 5 to January 1, aims to curb front-side stamp placement.
In Bolmeo Ohio a delay in resuming street car service stems from unrest surrounding the Doherty case. A council ordinance was amended to operate pending a 92 franchise settlement with a federal court order expected tomorrow. The terminal issues include fare increases and car removal from Michigan as the city pursues a solution amid union pressure and service uncertainties.
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