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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1920
Page
6
An old advertisement fragment promotes Groves Lab quinine tablets to cure a cold in Joe Dax. The text includes garbled brand phrasing and references to quack label style from a vintage storefront notice.
In Washington a Senate vote backed changes to a boxing carnival provision tied to a farmers bill. Debate split over executive approval as proponents forecast potential overrule, with police and civic leaders noting security and community impact. The action followed partisan talk of veto risk and regional support.
City birth statistics estimate the year will end around 4,249 births with 160 more expected. Past years show fluctuations from 2,932 in 1810 to 4,611 in earlier periods, with 4,149 in 1920, reflecting wartime impact and returning population trends lowering birth rates as war floaters depart.
Crane Company workers in Bridgeport will share about 800000 dollars in year end bonuses as a Christmas gift. The plan applies to all payroll December employees with 10 percent of earnings for the year. Laid off workers receive a share, and those who left and returned are credited by length of service. The nationwide total bonus across all plants amounts to 2006000 dollars.
A suit filed in federal court alleges Mary Boyle O Neily caused $10000 in damages to Grace AM Willson, claiming false statements written by Miss Hidison, former secretary of MSS Quettily, harmed O Reilly's property interests and led to attached Marsh assets pending hearing.
The board announces a move from its former quarters to a bank building suite, citing changes in administration and facility terms. The education department notes the shift as part of ongoing realignment, with the former location likely to be repurposed.
A jail letter reviewed by a Boston newspaper reveals Ponzi wrote verses for a song titled Casey Jones. The note mentions a five year sentence in prison and includes a claim of providing information for legal copy lit procedures.
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