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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1920
Page
6
Those planning construction should begin preparations now to secure contracts and supplies. Forecasters predict a larger building season, so early organization and purchasing can yield significant savings once weather improves.
Dr James M Taylor secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church testified before a Senate forest relations subcommittee about being held by Mexican soldiers near Tamico. He said friends paid $2000 in gold for his release after a revolver pointed at his chest. he was ordered to surrender his camera and face a mock trial with a fine eventually reduced to 200 dollars.
Eleven people including a police captain and two city officials were indicted in Louisville on gambling charges. The grand jury and a circuit judge said gambling appeared to operate with protection from unidentified sources, suggesting bribes or influence maintained open gaming.
Steve Sovich of 234 Willard Street admitted drifting to sleep while smoking, sparking a mattress blaze in his shack. Judge Bartlett sentenced him to five days in City Court as Patrolman O Neill dragged him from the burning building while Sovich was under liquor restraint.
Bryan says Edwards should keep talking and warns that no liquor champion can speak without offending national conscience. He argues Edwards’ candidacy harms the Democratic party and predicts Dems avoid his meetings, urging a shift away from those tied to criminal business.
Harry Willey a motorman of 294 Connecticut Ave appeared in City court to answer assault charges by Nathan Soloff of 2916 Fairfield Ave. Soloff said Willey struck him with a switch and sped away after an accident involving Willey’s car and a jitney bus. Judge Bartlett urged Soloff to report to police. charges dismissed. Also notes Lt Colonel Hermann named successor and other brief items.
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