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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1920

Page

9

Shipping Board To Offer Vessels At Lower Prices

Government owned merchant ships may see price cuts to speed private control transfer. Board officials say current prices range from 169 to 172 dollars per deadweight ton for oil burners and 189 dollars for the largest steamers. a sale target near 125 dollars per ton could be set to dispose of them amid market strains.

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Forty Four Cases Actioned In Criminal Term

The criminal superior court disposed of thirty four cases during the term. Judge Hinman imposed seven state prison sentences, fifteen jail terms, five to the Connecticut Reformatory, and six probation sentences under suspended sentence. One case was halted and bond forfeited. There was only one jury trial in this term, with few jury trials in recent years.

Criminal Superior Court Hinman Connecticut Reformatory 2 Os

School Committee Awaits Alderman Hearing on $2.7 Million Edu Plan

Bridgeport public schools seek $2,700,000 for better facilities. The chamber of commerce public schools committee plans to present its case to the city Ways and Means Committee ahead of a Board of Aldermen hearing. Alderman Ralph J. Boers proposed a public hearing before the next aldermen meeting and chairing the session.

Chamber of Commerce Ways and Means Board of Aldermen Board of Education Seward B. Price Bridgeport Ralph J. Boers

Damage Suit Heard By Judge Walsh And Jury

Judge John J. Walsh and a jury heard the damage suit of Thomas A. Rodden against Leon M. Beeman over a 950 dollar collision on Main Street Stratford. Rodden alleges fault by Beeman, Beeman counters with denial and a claim for damages to his car. Testimony included dispute over Rodden’s car color. court adjourned for the night with trial to resume.

John J. Walsh Thomas A. Rodden Leon M. Beeman Bridgee Nert Main Street Stratford Rodden Neslient Beertin Ndt Reemin Sid Tesmany

Local auto driver held after woman's death

Peterson, 19, of Meville street, held after a woman died from injuries in Derby hospital. Inquest recalls the Sunday night crash when she alighted from a tram car and was struck by an automobile driven by Peterson. The victim suffered multiple injuries with reports her body was dragged 100 feet.

Democrats Plan Renewed Activities in Bridgeport

The report notes renewed Democratic Party activity in Bridgeport with organizers rallying youths and outlining plans to advance equal rights for women. A statement from John A. Carnell Jr. references commitments to formal admission of women to party processes and broader participation by female members.

Democrats Bridgeport Nare Yhen Sharman John A. Carnell, Jr Rel Canmriter

Equal salary for both sexes becomes federal law aim

Washington December twenty one. A bill introduced by Representative Lehrbach of New Jersey seeks equal pay for equal work across the federal civil service. If enacted it would standardize pay across many unpaid professions and callings traditionally held by women including librarians translators and social economists.

Washington Federal Civil Service

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