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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1921
Page
4
In Coblenz Germany on December 31 1944 a band played How Dey I Am as 1009 American troops departed for a submarine voyage to return to the United States aboard the transport Cantigny Many of the decamping soldiers had joined in athletic events with the force and witnessed the start of the occupation project.
The schooner Defender from Halifax to Fort Aux Basques struck Petries ledge off North Sidney in heavy seas last night and will be a total loss. The crew and ship's company were rescued and landed safely.
Announcement reports the establishment of McEldowner and Company in Bridgeport a bond and banking firm formed by Talph EB McEldowner Cyrus Griggs and others. McEldowney, a former Bridgeport Trust executive, brings XX years of banking experience. Cyrus, a World War II veteran, hails from Bridgeport. Griggs, a New York graduate, served overseas as an infantry captain. The firm, tied to First National Bank and Robertson Coie, will operate from Bridgeport with plans presented at a turnout event Thursday.
Receipts for the seventh week show a rise under the ten cent fare with 137,926 cents in passenger payments and 401.8 percent increase in five cent fares. President Starrs cites heavy holiday traffic as the reason. Norwalk receipts for the seventh week also rise, with Bridgeport figures lagging the prior week.
Waterbury report from December 56 notes arrests in a white slave traffic probe tied to counterfeit activity. Harry Tugowisk and John Griska, among five held, are suspected of links to a gang. officers recovered paper fragments resembling dollar bills. Prostitution charges surround the group. Dubowisk and associates face Hartford authorities. Dudgalgon Warnick Kove and a reportedly married Pennsylvania woman are in custody. trial set for January 7.
Fire destroyed most of the Church of Ht Ton in Brangelston Inn rea, damaging the rear roof and altar. Pastor Rev. Thomas J Laden and parishioners aided, one altar piece reportedly damaged while a parishioner died in the incident. Loss estimated at 315,000.
Washington December 24. A government price probe into essential commodities is rapidly approaching completion, the Justice Department said. Agents assigned nationwide have been gathering primary data from major cities and smaller communities across the country. Officials expect the entire inquiry to be wrapped up within a week.
Desirable present day needs for men with strong heavy quality gray flannel shirts. Soft collar attached and suited for outdoor work. This item targets men who labor outdoors and seek durable warm wear.
A statement issued today by trustees and the National Bank of Bridgeport aims to protect Kelly Tips & Rubber Co investors. The plan seeks to secure the stake of creditors and stabilize the company amid current financial uncertainty.
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