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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1920

Page

3

Mayor and Wife Honor Guests at Bridgeport Club Event

Mayor Wilson and Mrs Wilson headlined a Bridgeport Club reception and dinner dance last night. City officials and hundreds of guests attended as the mayor, serving a fifth term, was welcomed amid a concert by artists including August Berger and John Adam Hugo. The gala featured a triumphal arch and floral decorations along with the Dorosses privy area transformation.

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Bread Prices Face New Scrutiny From City Panel

CT bakers warn of higher costs and wage increases as the 15 cent loaf is debated. J Travis of the Baking Co. urges price levels reflect flour costs rising from 16.50 to 10 per barrel, labor hikes, and state food admin policy. Industry groups claim about 75 bakeries employ around 25 in city area.

Bartford J. Travis The Baking Co Food Administration Wfrex Lakers Matévich Sire Ravis

Radical list padded with names of deluded followers

An announcement from the Department of Justice today says ignorant men and women were lured into Communist party membership under the pretense of joining social dances and community events. Names and money obtained under false pretenses were used to swell the party’s membership and propaganda funds.

New York Communist Party Department ‘of Justice Penn Sons

Breach of contract case filed over Fairfield Avenue property

Frederick E. Morgan, attorney for Prethelt, alleges breach of contract by Willan Broch who owned 358 Fairfield Avenue. A writ of attachment sought $10,000 plus costs against Grech. Papers show Broch promised to renew the session but allegedly sold the property to John Cullinan and Vincent L. Heating. Suit returnable to the superior court on the first Tuesday in February.

Prethelt Wairfeld Willan, Broch Wairfield Avenue Grech Frederick E. Morgan Preihelt Broch Fairfield Avenue Freihelt Morgan Johicd. Cullinan Vvincent Ll. Tveating Salt Superior Court

Obituary notices list several local funeral services

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for William Hi Gregory Swain and Miss Marguerite E Dell with large attendance. Miss Susan M Laverich died after a long illness at 529 Clinton Ave. Funeral arrangements were announced for multiple residents including Charles Sherman of Stratford, and George F Potter. Burial took place in local cemeteries and churches, including St Josephs Garpman RC, Mountain Grove, and Lakeview.

Wiliam Hi Marguerite E. Dell Staples St. Joseph's Garpman RC Hubert ‘Dannie Ay Park William Hickey Amilam Lexington, Avenue Mullins, Scott D& Edgate Golden Hill-street George J. Donahue St. Augustine’s Church St Midganel’s Susan M. Leverich Susan M. Laverich Disa Clinton Avemnie Geverich English Literary Club Christ “Episcopal Church Centrality Feary Wery Elizabeth Gannon John G. Saddler Christ Episcopal Church Mountain Grovew Cemetery Charles Sherman Charles Shernan Stratford William George Sherman Carrie, Crosby Thig Dandentale Inn Hesters George FP. Potter Joe Will Nichols Carl" Seviesimeet Ravi Sediger Charles Michael Gall Carl Schwerdtle George Taylor Fred Luiken Bunn Lakeview Cemetery Alicea Lake Tack Mulhall Frank Barrier Pwreeck Ang Rax Lalao

Hoover Says He Is a Progressive in American Plan

A lengthy debate on social philosophy and public service unfolds with references to Hoover, Barnes, and European influences. Bridgeport leaders urge reform of the school system, board structure, and staffing to boost efficiency, with focus on teachers’ pay, industrial training, and building plans.

Goa Asia Hose Europe Fones Puice Vna Bradford Bridgeport Philadelphia New England Sts Price Wilson Apportionment” Board Bridgepont Board of Education Ra Eniting

Raybestos Minstrel Show a Huge Success at Bedside Institute

Raybestos company presented a silver edge minstrel show and dance last night before a full auditorium. Soloists Irving Lipson Juna Scal Mathéw Burns Elizabeth Woo Art Bullock Hazel Walsh William Mellough Arthur Ball and others received repeated encores. End men included A Bullock I Lipson W Jennings Melfough with stories and jokes directed at factory workers. Miss Anna Green and Cecelia Luddington performed several dance numbers.

Rayibestos Company Bedside Institute Ichornis Irving. Lipson Juna Anna Green Cecelia Luddington

Bandit slain by bond solicitor in office robbery

A young man about 20, 5 feet 10 inches, 135 pounds, wearing navy issue underwear, was killed after a hold up at Connors Clothing Store. Bond solicitor partner Strank found the scene in disarray with a jammed revolver and a brown paper folder. A postal card and home addresses in the folder were handed to detectives. The wounded robber died at St Vincent's. morgue clues included initials A T Harrison on undergarments and a tattooed shield with A G, and an anchor on the right arm. The incident followed a prior hold up by two young men at the office.

Rintae S.a Stranik Mullins Scott and Redgate A.T Harrison

Bryan Predicts Senate Will Ratify Tomorrow

Chicago dispatch reports Bryan en route to Washington predicts the Senate will ratify the peace treaty tomorrow. He urged public demand for action over words and said the people want action rather than delay.

Fea Mary Opin Enougy Bryan Senate Chicago

Munsey Buys New York Herald Body of Clue in Murder Case

The New York Herald, reported Jan 14, notes Frank A. Munsey acquires control of the Herald with the Paris edition. Police tie a dead youth’s pocket ticket to New York to the case of a city office shooting. Detectives Holbrook Burns Curry Gerrity and others are assigned to pursue suspects. Guns used in the affray are secured at police headquarters.

New York New Holbrook Washbi Burns Curry Gerrity Simon Bray Woodwards Aren Sevas Vistt Fall

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