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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1920
Page
2
Market observers report declines in pork and beef prices but note high grade meats stay firm. Poultry costs dip temporarily due to holiday demand while haddock wholesale prices jump as trawler wages rise. A Paris humorist quips about wealth and living standards in France.
Rotterdam reports thousands of tons of German coal seized and smuggled into Holland by barges along the Rhine. Only part of the cargo was unloaded at Allied depots. the remainder, buried under stones, was transported down the river to Dutch waters.
Plan for two room portable schools reflects year long board role amid limited accommodations. Board seeks funds beyond 1.5 billion for building program this year and upcoming years. Other items include Willian Martin & Long Inc claim for 9,088.08 due to increased costs on Waltersville School project and similar fire loss claims against Stratford avenue bridge. Assistant Secretary Wynkoop notes no allowance yet for these costs in building fund accounts.
After twenty sittings the plan draft nears completion and will be submitted to the council soon. Delegates express satisfaction at moving toward a protean solution to a major world problem. The assembly continues active work with social events, dinners by South Americans, a French reception, and lavish Swiss entertainments testing delegates endurance.
The Brideport Consolidated Poultry Association held its annual show at the Gasing, opening yesterday and closing Sunday night. About 10 breeders are represented with Rhode Island Reds and Whites leading the entries. Judges included Paul P. Ives of Guilford, Connecticut, Harold Tompkins of Concord, Massachusetts, and Professor Thay F. Jones of Connecticut Agricultural College. Rabbits, pigeons, and cats are among exhibits. prizes include ribbons and silver caps.
Indictments target John A. Philbrid former chief and Joseph secretary over bureau status questioned during testimony. Officials released on bail as legislators probe 92 million in city contracts. Contractors deny bid collusion while witnesses discuss brick industry and Hudson river towing monopoly under scrutiny.
Fowler's testimony described intense competition as a firm allegedly drove competitors from the business by exorbitant rates, including a 3300 DOW charge for hauling a boat down the river. The testimony depicted the Comelcaine company and a named house j figure as central actors in the dispute.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a headline about Greeks warned by a supreme council with references to Constantine and political stance. No clear event date or outcome. summary reflects uncertain transcription and contends with missing context.
The forecast describes warmer conditions Saturday with possible rain or snow in northern New England, rain Sunday, and cloudy to warmer conditions across southern New England and eastern New York. Winds shift from fresh north to northwest, with overcast skies Saturday, and general uncertainty in some phrasing. Observations note rising pressure and a broader northeast disturbance, with a reference to a price note of five dollars for cloudy weather east of the Mississippi on Saturday and Sunday.
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