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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
11
Anna Hajduk of this city was yesterday granted a divorce from Andrew Hajduk of Czecho Slovakia by Judge W. M. Malthie in the Superior court on charges of desertion. They married July 15, 1908, and desertion occurred April 2, 1914. Custody of one child was granted the petitioner.
The Sheridan County State Bank of Montywood in Plenty Wood Mont shows closure with cashier Chester Beiseker jailed on charges of making false reports to the state banking department. Prosecution cites bank shortages totaling 109000 dollars across five accounts.
Paris faces a hiccoughing epidemic linked to Spanish flu as doctors report the malady begins after a day of illness. The curtain at a Bonaparte play paused when audience hiccups surged, drowning spoken lines and delaying the performance.
London, Dec 23. After sitting twenty two and a half hours the House of Commons rose at 1 15 this afternoon. The prolonged session followed last night's general debate with T J MacNamara addressing unemployment A J Balfour speaking on the league of nations Sir Robert S Horns on trade with Russia and Premier Livy George on the Near East.
London dispatch reports Poland near collapse with high death rates and militarists in control. Relief workers describe underfed, frightened population, currency chaos, and widespread graft at borders. Scenarios include strict limits on leaving with money, skimming of deposits, and extensive searches of Red Cross staff and travelers.
Milford approves William Graham to join the Milford Fire Department as permanent fireman stationed at Engine House No 5 Woodmont. The move adds a sixth paid man with a 1500 dollar salary as part of standardizing service and improving fire protection townwide. A town electrical ordinance plan is also discussed with master electricians invited to assist. Two weeks from tomorrow, January 8, tests will select candidates for U S Naval and West Point academies in 1921 with competitive exams held in Hartford and New Haven.
In Williamson West Virginia December 23 relief measures race to aid striking coal miners and families. relief cars carry candies nuts fruits and clothing for children plus a carload of hams. volunteer workers and women from Camp Sherman join the relief effort for distribution across Mingo County strike districts including tent colonies and company houses.
Diamond Jim Timilty, longtime ward boss in Roxbury, is ill at the city hospital. Crowds visit his bedside, bearing flowers, as prominent figures from the Senate, House, and local government send support. The Democratic leader, known for his street associations and influence, is surrounded by well wishers during the day.
Many married men of the Battalion have been given leaves to spend their holiday at home or at Camp Sherman with their families.
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