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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1920

Page

7

Billy Sunday officiates at funeral for John Barleycorn

Norfolk, January 16 Billy Sunday led a funeral service for John Barleycorn before about ten thousand attendees at the rail station and tabernacle. The evangelist spoke of the Devil in a masked procession, bidding farewell with a provocative sermon on sin and health.

Billy John Barleycorn Norfolk Rai Road Milwaukee Satania Tabernacle John Ranon Hell

Members of Chamber Not Always Endorsed

Secretary Seward B. Price of the chamber warned yesterday that membership in the chamber of commerce does not necessarily mean endorsement of a business. He pointed out that some local chamber members endorse work not officially supported by the chamber. Rep Tilson asks for an explanation about delays on patent applications.

Chamber OH Commerce Chamber of Commerce -Ens Dotsea Seward B. Price The Chamber of Commerce Rep. Tilson

City spending on schools per capita in 1918

In 1918 city education spending averaged about 6.60 per capita for schools, with ranges from 3.98 to 9.76 per capita in nearby cities. New Haven spent 7.47, Worcester 7.27, Hartford 3.98, and Springfield 9.76 per person. The text notes variations by city size and population.

eWe Finahel New Haven Worcester Hartford

Reckless Driving Charge Against Stagg Dropped

Deputy Motor Vehicle Commissioner McDonald dismissed the reckless driving charge against William A. Stagg after a hearing. He had been linked to a October accident at William street and Crescent avenue involving Harry Gregory. Read Street resident Ralph Malafant had his license restored after being found not to blame for an incident on Stratford avenue. The commissioner refused to restore licenses to Carlo Hefferson of Dewey street and to others accused of reckless driving on July 7.

McDonald William A. Stags Harry Gregory William Street Crescent Avenue Ralph. Malafant Stratford Avenue Beardsply Lane Carlo Hefferson Dewey Street Jess

German Newspaper Indefinitely Suppressed After Berlin Disorder

German Freiheit newspaper is indefinitely suppressed following Tuesday disturbances. The government will not lift the embargo until Independents cease incendiary propaganda. A parliamentary guard will protect the national assembly and assist in subduing disorder around the building and for the president.

Berlin Freiheit National Assembly Assembly

Fran Miller Re Arrested In Drug Act Case

Fran Miller of Hagerstown Maryland was re arrest ed by federal authorities for violating the Harrison drug act. He is alleged to have cocaine and morphine in his possession at the time of the arrest in Darien. The Electric Cable Co of Crescent Avenue increased operations to meet higher demand, enabling more workers.

Fran Miller Frank. Miller Hageratown Maryland Darien Cable CO. Increases. P Electric Cable ‘Co Crescent Avenue

Tobacco Habit Dangers Warned by Doctor Connor

Doctor Connor of Johns Hopkins Hospital warns that thousands of men suffer fatal diseases from tobacco use. The statement emphasizes the deadly health risks associated with smoking and the need for public awareness.

Connor Johns Hopking ‘Hospital

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