Mayor and Hamilton clash over refund bond interest rate
The board debated raising the interest on $650,000 refunding bonds from 6 to 8 percent to speed debt retirement. Mayor Wilton pressed for quick conversion amid market conditions, while Alderman Hamilton urged referral to the Financial Advisory Committee. The dispute shifted to Ways and Means, with postmeeting remarks about Senate or Treasury actions and party influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Wilton
Laward T. Hamilton
Board of Aldersion
Nators
Bridgenor
Alterman Hamilton
Familion Regis
Nave
Tiv Csker
Senate
Taney
Dennis
Ways and Means Committee
Legion Installs Annual Officers at Post No 11 Meeting
The American Legion of Harry S. Dondon post No 11 installed annual officers led by Post Commander Albert J. Merritt at the 307 Gellen Hill street club rooms. Elections named Raymond W. Cangéon first vice commander and Carl Westerberg second vice commander with John F. Moran as third, Clarence G. Ideter as treasurer, and Rev. John H. Landry as chaplain. The year’s financial report showed $65.33 cash on hand after bills. The by law amendment creating automatic executive-committee membership for past commanders was approved. A Grand Army of the Republic invitation to use club rooms and meetings was extended. Committees for the year were named across Membership, Welfare, Publicity, Athletic, Librarian, and other posts, with numerous members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ww
Ongdon
American Legion
Gellcn Hill Street
Albert J. Merritt
Raymond W Cangéon
Carl Westerberg
John F. Moran
Clarence OG Ideter
John H. Landry
Earl Radigan
Treasury
Philo C. Cathour
Frederick J. Adams
George Broore
Joseph J. Devine
Joan Jennson
Thomas S. Obrien
James J. Leon
Patrick 3
William C. Parsons
Maurice S. Si ‘Frand
Clarence Lister
House C. Calhoun
Richard H. William ¥. Garnck
Howard A .Shepperd
Frank Blazader
Athletic
Stun
F. Swain
A. J. Pagermak
William Mactin
John T. Sullivan
Robert Mertens
Frank R. Goerig
Frank TW. Stevens
Edward Z. Drisco
Woman
George 5
Troweil
Heroer
W. Bariew
Wade Trial to Resume Today
Wade's murder case hearing continues as spectators push for access while the defense guards witness lists and delays in the Nott child questioning spark public interest and nerves. Protests and debate surround the court actions and potential outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
Startling Connecticut Prohibition Permit Fraud Uncovered
Long investigation by Treasury Special Intelligence Unit and National Prohibition Director reveals widespread forged liquor permits and $1 million in counterfeit products in Connecticut. Hartford and Boston officials report hundreds of forged permits, factory licenses canceled, and renewed scrutiny of dealers, wholesalers, and manufacturers amid alleged record-keeping failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Levy
Compa J i
Westport
Special Intelligence Unit
Treasury Department
Washington
William J. McCarthy
New England
Boston
Prohibition
Janus C. Stremlau
Hartforg
Ilegal Trafic
Jiquer
McCarthy
Meriden
National Prohibition Kramer
Antii
Kramer
Adan
Stremlau
Hartford
Aldermen Confirm Kutscher to Park Board for 8 Years
Park board member Kutscher wins eight year term after aldermen vote last night. The session approved resolutions increasing pay for Patrolman Manuel McPadden and other city posts while addressing street realignments, building reports, and traffic issues near Madison Avenue and Main Street. A hospital ambulance collision near East Washington Avenue prompted route changes discussions and dispatching shifts to the Emergency hospital at the Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park
Alderaman Horns
Roy
Pevidon
Patage
Thane Sas
Building Commission
Sisce
J. Doyle Bus Company
Madison Avenue
East Washington Avenur
Sidi San Avenue
Main Street
East Washington Ave
Frank Street
Wrynie Street
East Washington Avenue
Bernard I. Cooney
McMahon
Msyar
Wilson Sovernt Carrs
Aldermen to consider city manager bill in Bridgeport meeting
Mayor Wilson announced a resolution calling for a commission to study the city manager form of government for Bridgeport. The proposal will be presented at the next board of aldermen meeting, about two weeks from last night, with informal support to study and box in the plan amid public interest stirred by The Telegram’s information campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Bridgeport
Board of Aldermen
Peach
Evening High School Opens With 1100 Pupils
Bridgeport reopens with total registration of 1100, up 100 from prior term. New class in wireless telegraphy and telephony drew 40 registrations, directed by Frank M. Ham. Other strong enrollments in bookkeeping writing stenography and penmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgenor
Evaning
Ebridgeport
Frank M. Ham
Bridgeport Radio School
Migl Schoo
Weather forecast for Saland area in New York
Weather forecast for Saland area in western New York predicts mild temperatures and variable winds through Tuesday and Wednesday. Conditions show frequent rain with south to southwest breezes and moderate to light intensity, with no severe weather forecast.
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New York
Matteras
Mississippi
Opponents Block Mayor’s School Extension Proposal
City debate over a Main Street extension continues as aldermen split on a vote, with last minute delays and intimidation claims. Leaders Lyons and Hamilton push opposing view while others demand school construction first to alleviate congestion. Estimated cost cited as 208,000.
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Banckis
Touis
Knehiss
Ohn Beachey
Disteiet
Aldermens
Thomas J. Conner
Promayor
Ths
Iluto
Main Street
John J. Lyons
Lmofe
Itis
Aldermen Vote to Appoint Legislative Committee
Aldermen vote unanimously to appoint a legislative committee to prepare a program addressing the city’s financial needs. The committee will name members later and seek authority to increase bonding for schools and related projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eenarn
Ihe Rodd
Avinrien
Pug
Ette
City Nurses Start Work on a New Health Project
Bridgeport officials contest the acts of the Drouve company. Alleged misconduct by Dennard Drouve's firm involves mismanagement, favored directors, and a drive to dissolve the corporation. William V. Pre seeks a court appointed receiver to wind up assets amid alleged infant mortality linked to alleged corporate predations. The hearing is set for 10 o'clock today before Judge Keel in the Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam V. Pre
Julge John &, Keel GT
Dee
Throuve Company
Dennard Drouve
Prouve
Direstors Onthl
Gerhard Grouve
Ibro Harold Hawes
Mary Hawes
Ethel Mary Hawes
Vagrancy Charge Shrouds Center Street Suspect
Panfils D'Orlango of Center street was arrested on vagrancy charges. He was held on $490 bail for arraignment. Police allege he sought to solicit from householders to fund an operation he needed. He possessed a fictitious credentials certificate claiming he could work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panfils D’orlango
Center Street
Deful
D'Orlango
World Reduction Debate Divides Officials and Danials
A senate panel discussed world reduction while Secretay Daniels opposed Borah's plan. President Wilson reportedly may not join a disarmament conference per naval act authority. Admiral Caniz presented data from 40 foreign capitals as powers seek to monitor each other's moral standings.
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Qanialitee
Secretany Daniels
Daniels
Win
Wilson Tid
Caoniz
Prohibition Era Casino Cafe Incident Report
Police faced a chaotic cafe scene as Eastman challenged a writer and a party member clashed with a revenue agent. Eastman grabbed an arm and a confrontation escalated before the monk fell and a man leapt onto a railing as the crowd reacted.
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Hennis
Joyce
Gahan
Bluepirg
Diame
Hesue
Hastman
Zastman
Rasimin
Sehnan
Sin
Eastman
Gohan
Crouple
Roban
Hey River
Legislature to Convene in 1921 For Session Debates
The article outlines plans for the upcoming 1921 legislature session including potential revisions to action laws, compensation debates for veterans, and discussions on trolley legislation. It notes figures such as Sen. Gartvik and others shaping policy while mentioning a boxing event at Pioneer Park tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Pat
Wade
Delaney
Ee Warle
Connectiqut
Sulie
Jitnes
Trélley Company
Clothing and Shoe Makers Annoance Trade Resumption
Fragmented OCR recalls a disruption in clothing and shoe makers trade with a large number of workers affected. The text mentions spring, security concerns, and stalled operations as a return to normal appears. It references a prominent figure and a period of weeks of slow progress.
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Erpusavg
Ernipiay
Wally Larme
Obituary Notices Reflect Local Crowds and Church Services
Multiple funeral services are reported for Bridget Cook and several other residents. The notices describe high masses, burials at St Michael's and Mountain Grove cemeteries, and family homes on Main Street and Savoy Street with churches such as St Peter Roman and St George Episcopal named in rites.
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Bridget Cook
Pat ii
Thie Fa
Nel Cook
William P
Garry Gora Surs
St Peteaurnh
Imichael
Vestar Fornain
Asylum Street
Tey
Alexander Alison
First Presbyterian Church
Mountain Gree
James W. Seafield
Janes Vw" Sealiell
Iranietan Avenue
Benjnamin W. Root
St. Paul's
Northfield
Stanford
Conn
Henry Moye
Sal Wuleck
Maine Street
Thomas & Lostee
St. Charles Church
Wamwompon
Walter H
Harry
Walter C. Ireland
Eeness, Wiebschor
Ernest Mor
Ward Welly
St. Michael's
Mary Reiger
Main Street
Sequicia
Dene
Patrick Jr. McGivate
Tuernms
Gloster
Willian Tate
Janie Smih
John McCarthy
St. Michael's Cometary
Pailor McCivney
Mather Nahth
Newall
Newel
Riendno
Savoy Street
Bt Patrick's Church
Rex
Dain
C. Ereh
Frontam Wraai Orde
John Canney
Auhea
Tohn Welan Wah Gan
Runtal
Smetery
Faerie “ Fd
Owidaw
Michael's Cemetery
Mfary
Immigration Hearings Seek Global Pact to Regulate Entry
Amid hearings on immigration controls, officials and witnesses urge international agreements to regulate entry and resettle quotas. The chairman notes talks with Czecho-Slovakia and possible accords with the United States while hearings proceed and legislation may be reported soon. Participants include Miss Wrancen Keller of New York and others who challenge the idea of limiting immigration and call for regulated flows.
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United States
Cult
New York
Ellis Island
Wrancen Keller
Inter-Racing
Tyr- Staramne'lie
Italian Chamber of Commerce of
W. EH. Knox
Arizona Cotton Growers’ Association
Tudge Leon &. Johnson
Hebrew Sheltering Society of
Arrest ofWilliam DeGenata for auto accident report failure
William DeGenata of 42 Ground Street was arrested yesterday on a charge of evading responsibility in an automobile accident. He faced arraignment as the bonds were set.
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Conan
Harrison Street
Wes
Chapel Street
Wiliam DeGenata
Gound Street
Tis
Grove's Laxaine Bromine Quinine Advertisement
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Laxaine Bromine Quinine tablets for cold relief. It features a signature line by TH Wo Grove and highlights a one day relief claim, typical of patent medicine ads from that era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Wo Grove
Water Rates Due January 1921 Notice
Notice that water rates for the quarter ending January 1 1921 are due and payable at the company office 82d Main Street. All bills must be paid on or before January 15 1921 during business hours on Saturdays from 9am to 12m. Frank C. Brotherton secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wate
Main Street
Sam
Frank C. Brothertox
Notice of Bridgeport Morris Phin Company Stockholders Meeting
Notice that the Bridgeport Morris Phin Company will hold its annual stockholders meeting at 69 Birth Street on Wednesday January 21 at 12:00 PM. The meeting will elect directors for the ensuing year and transact other business as needed. Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Morris Phin Company
Birth Street
Hie Ib ‘S
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Urey Sie
Jsa
Sithia
Blake Eering
Kutscher
Dr. Maxwell
Iain Plumbers
Rihaan
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Arouhiy
Everromen
Ianou Cinmas
Cayushin
Meyer
Patrick Fe Connell
Mary Ajenvex
South Avenue
St. Fingent’s Hospital
Fro Kornbulk
J. Burns
Maxwell
Bill
Tar
Amman
Zien
Jose
Tasbor Iegdeud
Prominayee
Amy
Federation of Labor
Ional Menitener Macninsha
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Seclinn
Drouve Co
Bridgeport'a
Peajeek Shawerl
Mirseni
Lygtewood
Ve Peni
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Henin Otigar Willl
HL Conn
Fee Raenes
Pune
Coon
Patsy Bogash
Box
Publis Hasso
Bae Fack Bento
Pioneer Varth
Maud E. Cane
Madge Sanfield
Brooklyn
N.Y
O’elork
Menin
Pairfield Avenue
Chambermain
ratford &_ churea
Park Cemetery
American Hardware
Fairfeld Avenue
Middle St
Wardware
Brmngeport Axpracligc CO
Asaial Jicetin
TEE
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Cdridgeport Morris Plan Company
Adelphi
PBLIC
Semper
Eadem
Fairchild
Fairchild Genuine Cut Glass
Fairchild Cut
G. W- Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Main St
Bridgeport, Conn
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