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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
13
Theatrical costumer sues Italian leader Gabriele D Annunzio in Paris over costumes alleged to be intended for actors in his play La Chiavereite which failed. The suit claims the costumes were ordered for the production and now seeks damages.
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The article lists senior officers and directors connected with Bridgeport financial institutions and local businesses. Names include W. Bassick, Nathaniel Bishop, Arthur Burritt, David Day, Korgh Edwards, Dr. Thomas Ellis, Samus Hawley, Edmund Wolfe, H. Haral, B. Dillon, F. Shelton, Frederick Kingsbury, Horacier Merwin, Howland, William Work, Egemat Marsh, Harris O'Saign, Torn Pullman, Frederick Rhodes, Chas Sanford, Dever Warner, D. Fairchild Wheeler, and others. The roster spans First Bridgeport Nat., Bridgeport Savings Bank, Conn Nat., N.Y. Block Exchange, Bridgeport Brass Co., Bridgeport Trust Co., and related firms.
A Bridgeport school superintendent, Samuel J. Slawson, urged higher pay for teachers and more school buildings at a Kiwanis Club gathering. He blamed wartime disruption for building delays, called for 26 new rooms at Shelton and renovations at Grand Street, and pressed to reduce half-time schedules by citywide redistribution.
The government plans to convert vacant New York saloons into food distribution stations for surplus army and navy supplies. Beef will be sold first with refrigeration installed for long term use. The Old Fordham Inn in the Bronx was taken over today as a distribution point. Large butter and rye stock will be sold at set prices across eighteen stations in operation.
Shelton January 18 AHoCa saloonkeepers say they will not close Friday when the 18th amendment takes effect. Local dealers will operate within law dispensing only near beer of 1 percent. Some venues have become lunch rooms and one dealer will stay open Sundays dispensing legalized drinks.
New York officials fear Judge Knox ruling granting bail to several radicals could halt deportations. Ellis Island authorities warn that releasing aliens before inspector review would hamper proving deportation grounds, forcing a number of recent raid detainees to be freed. Acting Commissioner Byron H. Uhl and Superintendent Percy A. Baker stress warrants and prior orders but say the decision undermines proof and tracing.
Residents of the East End, numbering over 250, attended a Newfield community association entertainment and dance in Lincoln scou ennirorlan last night. The program featured soprano Mrs William Donnelly reader Mrs William Fullen songs by William McDermott, accompanist Mrs Louis C Fenton, and Alvin C Breul led community singing. Dancing delighted the young. Next meeting set for Thursday night January 22.
Bridgeport dentists D. D. Krause and R. E. Turner promote X ray guided dentistry linking tooth roots to systemic health. They cite rheumatism and other ailments relieved after extracting diseased teeth and removing roots, urging examinations and offering discounted X ray services and dental work at 187 Fairfield Avenue.
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