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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1921
Page
18
Osborn Ohio churns with plan to pack up 250 buildings and relocate a mile and two halves away due to Miami Valley flood danger. Motion picture cameras will document the moving town, as Fairfield City eyes Osborn’s old site and lawsuits over encroachment play out. Osborn residents anticipate a fresh start and local officials map warlike business strategies for the move.
An expert is sought to supervise the platting of a larger and more modern town with construction planned to begin March 1. Three concerns seek Osborn's removal. A contract will be awarded soon. Railroads will be laid between Oshorp's old home and new site, with buildings moved on specially built railroad cars.
Los Angeles February 24 United Press reports silent pneumonia illness for actor Jack Pickford imputing a serious condition at his home. He shows slight improvement today after hospitalization.
State Adjutant Thomas J. Bannigan of the American Legion urged Connecticut posts to wire U S senators for favorable action on the National Adjusted Compensation bill. He called it the zero hour and asked legionaires to cooperate fully as the measure nears Senate consideration in Washington.
In New Haven Connecticut Judge I S Thomas raised penalties under prohibition from 78 dollars to 400 dollars. Cases include George Jackson Worcester for transporting liquor, Frank Gallagher New Haven for possession, David Hunter Hartford for manufacture and possession, Henry Hoffman Worcester for transport and possession, bonds of 500 for Joan Crossi Fort Trumbull Beach Milford and Antonis Martino Stamford, Charles Rudziel Middletown fined 200 and costs for possession, Michael Simmons Bridgeport jailed 0 days for maintaining a still. Spilling the beans parody caption ends the item with a joke about an engagement and a parrot.
The intercontinental air service between Washington and distant cities is set to continue beyond July 1. House votes and Senate conference reports shaped the funding, with opposition arguments citing past incidents and demonstrating political maneuvering over the 450000 appropriation for the San Francisco to New York route.
In Washington on February 24 the Borah resolution seeking U.S. readiness to discuss disarmament with Britain and Japan stalled in the Senate due to Senator Smoot of Utah. The measure, on the Senate calendar, nearly passed as Borah was momentarily absent and a quorum call occurred before his arrival to request a vote.
Steve Nelson pleaded guilty in Superior court to conspiring to defraud Merchants National Bank of New Haven of 12000 by forged checks. Judge Webb sentenced him to 12 to 18 months in state prison after a nine month jail stay. Co-defendants Edward Leslie and Louis Novello received 2 to 3 years and 2 to 4 years respectively.
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