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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
4
A meeting of the Hibernian Building Corporation was held at a West Avenue house. Directors urged prompt payment toward a needed fund and pledged several thousand dollars to complete the essential financial support for the project.
The Miller Tire results surge as industry buzz grows over factory rear-wheel tests. Miller cards show last year averaged 15,000 miles, while new Miller trends reportedly outperform prior figures in radical rear-wheel evaluations.
Green Swett Co tested Miller tires on hundreds of large cars in Boston and found mileage increased from 50 percent to 75 percent. The trials reduced blowout problems and only six tires in every 1,000 disappointed users.
A chaotic fire outbreak hits Boston hotels including Adams House as responders race to control flames. Reports describe emergency crews battling multiple fires, with one blaze linked to a deserter incident and another at a line of accommodations near Cantidee. The situation disrupts operations and prompts investigations.
A debated proposal suggests limiting unnecessary purchases to curb rising costs. George Robinson, a New Haven official, argues that private and public agents should avoid inflationary practices. He contends government actions should protect the public and not encourage profiteering.
Martin Gulick of Seaview Avenue was committed to the Connecticut Reformatory for Boys in the city court for taking an automobile owned by Idra Brock of Carroll Avenue without permission. Judge Wilder denied probation, noting that taking a car without owner consent must be punished. Attorney Lavery filed notice of appeal and bonds were set at 400 dollars.
Five men facing trial on alleged auto tire theft involve property valued at 1200 dollars. Henry Stermbe of 94 Howard Ave charged for buying stolen tires. bonds set at 2900 dollars. Daniel Bowden 156 Prospect St John Bozuricski 39 Howard Ave Calvin Road Pembroke Street and Halmerich a Sirret listed in burglary charges.
Three hundred American Legion members were called out by Mayor Smith to prevent a feared race clash. A nighttime disturbance near a negro dwelling led to crowds in the streets armed and angry, prompting Legion patrols to guard Miami streets through the night.
A Pembroke inquest follows a motor incident involving William Foa, driver of a car, and a five year old boy named Garforo or Gsrofalo. The boy ran into the street, collided with the vehicle, and was taken to hospital after the accident. Coranar Phelan presided as the inquest opened with testimony ongoing.
City welfare board postponed appointing successors to Burns and Maxwell whose terms on the Emergency staff expired yesterday. The two physicians will continue in their present roles until replacements are named.
June reports state New York papers raise prices while Prohibition agent Jamss Sham announces a squad to crack down on women bootleggers. He cites complaints of whiskey peddling by women as a focus of the effort.
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