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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1919
Page
12
British food minister C A McCurdy warns Europe will near starvation next year as emigration stalls raise Britain's population. He cites import needs of meat and sugar shortages, with milk prices possibly dipping slightly.
The Church of God and Saints of Christ sues to recover a building on Charles Street claiming a fraudulent land conveyance left it locked out since 1919. The suit names Annie Simmons and James Williams as defendants, seeking a deed transfer to George H. Gibson and restoration of access to worship space.
Bridgeport chamber of commerce members to meet Monday afternoon at four to decide if a dollar day sale is feasible amid rising commodity costs. Retail committee met but deferred action, aiming to survey all merchants before a sale is called. Decision hinges on whether enough items can be priced at one dollar. meeting location not yet set. The page also notes four crew members of the French steamer Dieuze were ordered to pay their own way to France and serve 15 days in prison after a shipboard riot.
Coroner Mix of New Haven reported no new developments in the Benjamin Binko witz homicide near Milford dated August 33 1919. Police have released perceived suspects after arrests nationwide and the case remains unsolved. Salvation Army Christmas fund collected 1709 29 with expenditures 1053 89 leaving a 244 40 deficit. Bermuda bans motor cars remain in effect as of December 28. Harbor union members in Havana strike after wage demand 30 to 40 percent was rejected.
Multiple foreclosure actions filed in Superior and Common Pleas courts involve Abraham Shelinsky and others over notes ranging from 1,000 to 9,000 dollars, secured by properties on Salem Street Orange Street Poplar Terrace Wallfield Willard Streets Water Street State Street and Washington Avenue. Co-defendants and properties across Salem Salem Street and related locations are cited. cases returnable to January session.
Chicago police plan to station officers at hotels and cafes on New Year’s Eve to demand surrender of any liquor in patrons’ possession as part of a dry law enforcement effort. Federal agents reportedly seized liquor stock in anticipation of open roistering and the state law was recently upheld by the Supreme Court. Also, merchandise valued at about 250 dollars was stolen from a Stratford Avenue dry goods store.
The advertisement notes fur coats once priced at 85 dollars now offered as Sealine coats with 30 inch length and decorative self borders and shawl collars. It also lists women's seamless hose in sizes 9, 914, and 10 formerly priced at 135 dollars.
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