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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1921
Page
10
Judge Mead imposed fines of 160 dollars and orders against several Greenwich gamblers charged with frequenting fumbling horses at a Glanila hotel where two score men were held up and robbed of about 8000 dollars by six bandits last Sunday morning. Alfred, a former policeman, was fined for maintaining a scrambling operation as well.
In Enfield a heated session of London woolen mills supporters ended with the arrest of Laverne Bartlett and two companions after a clash over mill possession. The mill owner David B. Teho and Charles M. London disputed ownership. court action followed. The scene involved Deputy Hess and a physical altercation as entry attempts were blocked.
Ada M Osman of Redding files for divorce from Richard A Osman of New Turkey. Married in 1997. Wife requests change of name to Ada Mas Martin.
An advertisement urging readers to maintain strong blood by using Pepto Mangan Gude's to prevent illness. It notes thin blood weakens immunity, promotes red blood cells, and offers tablet or liquid forms with a reminder to seek genuine Gude's Pepto Mangan on the package.
Milford reports indicate plans for new construction along the shore this spring and summer despite high material costs. Real estate agents foresee a lively season for cottages and rentals with shorefront properties at a premium. Early buyers expect quick turnover as city folk seek summer stays and cottage owners aim for brisk business starting in March.
Milford February 18 town clerks push for bigger fees. William H Woodrum introduces bill ahead of committee hearing. Town Clerk William Rose, president of the state Town Clerks Association, presents data supporting a raise from 40 to 60 cents for warranty deeds and 60 cents for mortgage deeds, noting costs rising since 1975.
Washington report states a new class of stowaways from France includes brown tailed moth and white tree pierid larvae hidden in imported nursery stock and fruit seedlings. Horticultural officials are warned and French officials seek stricter shipment checks to prevent spread. Vacuum fumigation is being considered, and cancellation of permits may follow if ineffective.
Hartford February 15. The public utilities commission sustains the Waterbury and Milldale Tramway in its petition to suspend Waterbury city orders to move tracks on Meriden road. The commission finds the order unreasonable and unauthorized and says the city must pay costs if tracks are moved due to sewer work on Meriden road.
Washington Feb 15 The house elections committee announced John R Farr a Republican won the Tenth Pennsylvania district seat now held by Democrat Patrick Melans of Scranton. A prior tally showed McLane's plurality at 201 but a committee recheck with some votes excluded confirmed Farr's victory.
Baltimore February fifteenth saw the Gold State and Hawkeye State depart within an hour of each other, marking active service for the first two of a faster passenger liners for the Soar line. These 35 foot class ships, fourteen of which are being built on the Atlantic coast, will serve trans Pacific routes to Honolulu and the Pacific coast.
State aid payments to service men with names A through L will be made at City Hall today. Schedule runs from 9 to 11 for A to D, 11 to 12 for E to H, and 12 to top for I to L, with others to be attended where prior errors occurred.
Beacon Falls, Feb 14. Notices at the Bacon Falls Rubber Shop plant announce a shutdown by week’s end. More than 1,000 workers affected. management expects the shutdown to last no more than three weeks.
South Norwalk reports a gale on February 16 with wind estimated at 60 mph. The hotel in the city center suffered significant damage as hours of high winds also battered the shoreline area and nearby structures.
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