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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1919
Page
5
British confidence centers on a steady commercial revival and reduced labor strife. Shipbuilders and cutter fleets anticipate work into 1920, while bankers expect stronger South American trade. concerns include mounting national debt and overarching postwar financial strains.
Bridgeport Brass company plans a free holiday minstrel show at Barnum avenue W C A with dancing to follow. Directed by L M Allen and Robert Jenner the program features Alvin Wy Bearse in charge of music and dramatics. Cast includes Tol duterlocutor Frankke Beards worth William Barton Ernest Neilson Frank Pheron William Swalin and soloists Frank Hallam Miss Nellie Fox Miss Margaret Swailes and Priscilla Dean.
OMARA Dec 27 Former secretary of state William Jennings Bryan has rented the Omehe auditorium and will deliver an address January 12. His friends say he will unveil his campaign policy in the speech along with the Democratic platform.
The annual Christmas tree festival of Lincoln Lodge is set for tonight in the Citizens Building at 1th Main Street. Odd Fellows and families are invited. entertainment and carol singing planned. luncheon for adults. children to receive candy and fruit.
Devon notes reports the electric siren at Spring street tested by the Board of Commissioners and Woodmont Fire Department proves satisfactory and audible over six miles. Another siren installed at Myrtle Beach firehouse and both now in commission. Regular Improvement Association meeting to discuss fare system and pinochle tournament arrangements with Tivercliff Community club Devon Hose company. attendance urged.
Kansas City aims to host the Democratic National Convention in 1920. A committee was named to raise a fund of 50000 dollars to cover convention expenses.
New York Dec 28. Columbia University announces the return of Pennsylvania and Cornell to its football schedule after a fifteen year lapse, with games to be played in the coming season.
Commander Riggio leads two delegates of the national venues to meet Premier Nitti in Rome as the party nears departure for London and Paris to discuss the future.
Mayor Wilson and Mrs. Wilson return to Bridgeport after several weeks in the South. They left Key West and will stop in southern cities en route to resume official duties. Upon arrival he will announce new city board members for the coming year, including a successor to M. H. Ford on the charity bond.
State Guard unit invites members and others to a festive Night at the Armory with luncheon music and a Christmas program. The event aims to welcome newcomers and celebrate with military entertainment.
In Lai Bach Italian and Yugoslav delegates agreed on a pact to cancel posts telegraphs and customs duties. The dispatch cited by Epouva noted the agreement in principle and outlined steps toward mutual reduction of cross border restrictions.
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