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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1920

Page

5

Cash Stolen From Mails in Havana Case Shocks City

New York dispatch reports $100000 in cash stolen from registered mail sent to Havana Cuba. Brokers say the bag was opened after shipment and money never recovered. Investigators believe the robbery occurred in Havana with several arrests anticipated.

Havana NW York Ors Jim Hatina Onda Spever & Co New York Cuba Ure Joes Insurance Currener Sieamshit

Murder suspect Hansen freed as sister dies in Chicago

Paul Hansen, freed after a prior murder arrest, faces a chain of tragedies as his sister Marie Planworth dies and his mother suffers a severe relapse. Police say they cannot tie him to the jewelers' murder. the family alleges the second arrest caused the fatal relapse.

Chicago Marie Planworth Paul Ransen Hansen Paul J. Sobers

Home Brewers Fail to Improve in Quality in Boston

December reports from Hernan Lithgos, head of the state health division, show home brewed liquor remains raw and poorly improved after months of practice. He notes samples reach authorities with alcohol content rising from 2.54 to 29.46 over 22 months, indicating growing potency issues.

Boston Hernan GC. Lithgos Division of Food and Grass State Department of Health

Silk Goods Factory to Run Full 48-Hour Week

Silk goods maker Brainerd and Armstrong Co announced a January 3 start for a full 48 hour work week with a 13 percent drop in wares and elimination of the bonus system. J P T Armstrong, secretary, said the move would cause financial loss but protect employees' families from suffering.

London the Brainerd & Armstrong Co J. P. T. Armstrong

Texas railroad yard holds coal for Mexico amid strike

Early. Pass Texas report that Southern Pacific railway yards in Texas are congested with coal bound for Mexico due to a strike by Coahuila miners. Although the strike ended, mines remain flooded and production cannot resume at normal levels for about a month, delaying shipments.

Early Pass Texas Southern Pacific Railway Mexico Coahuila Althoug

Pennsylvania Railroad Cuts Wages and Workers

Bulletin from Philadelphia reports the Pennsylvania Railroad will further reduce employees and operating expenses until conditions improve. The planned savings target is about ten percent, though the exact number of workers to be laid off was not announced.

Philadelphia Rex Pennsylvania Railroad System

Flint Files Action to Recover On Note

Flint, Inc. of the city sues Boyd Gerry of Dan to recover 400 dollars loaned and 150 on notes dated September 18, 1920. Damages of 700 are claimed. In another action the corporation seeks replevin of a tractor plow and harrow allegedly wrongfully retained and for damages of 209.

Lutes Wl Flint, Inc Aity Atclan Rammon Pleas Court Boyd Gerry of Dango de Corporation

Leaky gas mains explode near British Legation

A chaotic blast near the British Legation alarms the city as leaked gas mains ignite manhole covers and streets erupt in a barrage. Police guard units respond while the embassy district awakes to the improvised bombardment.

Tington Xine Pla

Emerson Hough in Serious Condition After Illness

Emerson Hough, noted author, was moved from his home to a hospital last week after weeks of illness. Doctors reported he is in a dangerous condition with double pneumonia and a restless night. The Bridgeport Hotel Company sues Duvale, Fountain of Trumbull in common pleas court for 250 dollars.

Emerson Hough Deu. Emerson Bridgeport Hotel Common Pleas Court Duvale Fountain of Trumbull

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