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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1920
Page
20
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a public notice involving federal matters, justice, and police in a city. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, leaving unclear actions or outcomes beyond vague references to community safety and law enforcement.
City commissioners approved building permits including Salvation Army structures and various changes. Notable items cover garages, storage sheds, and two family houses on multiple streets with specific names and owners listed in the ordinance
A fragment discusses others taken in raids, mentioning a fake claimant with wives and children left behind. It notes lack of knowledge about the mad winner's location or fate and signals uncertainty about what happened to him.
The document presents a garbled metal market quote sheet with scattered figures for electrolytic metals, bids, asks, and futures. Names, prices, and dates are distorted, leaving unreliable data and no clear trades or positions.
The American Weiling Paper Company announced a price increase for writing paper in Volyoke Massachusetts effective January 19. The rise, to 20 per cent, cites rising costs of raw materials and labor as the reason for the higher prices.
New York on January 1: The Clearing House Association of leading pantry and trust banks voted to cap interest on bank balances at 2 1/4 percent, replacing a previous maximum of 3 percent. The move aims to limit earnings on deposits and align with monetary conditions.
Washington reports that with the 1933 prohibition amendment in effect at midnight, federal agencies led by the Treasury and Justice Departments prepare to enforce the new law. Secretary Glass approved the enforcement plan and Commissioner Kramer says state and local agents are ready to begin, marking the start of the prohibition era.
Jan 16 Paris report notes Leon Berard proposes Madame Rejane the famed actress receive the ribbon of honor for distinguished service to the arts. The recommendation targets prominent literary figures and elite Paris circles.
Telegraphed Greek source cites Turkish and German officials signaling a forthcoming alliance. Embargo on corn imports from Mexico active in Baguio Pass Texas with six carloads blocked at the Rio Grande. reason not disclosed.
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