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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1920

Page

8

Mayors to Probe Jitney Situation

Bristol July 2 The mayors association at its summer outing at Ocean Beach decided to broaden ties naming an executive committee led by President James Clyto Gay. Members include Mayors Morgan New London Brainard Hartwood Stutton Bristol Sandland Waterbury and former Mayor Coburn Norwalk. The first task is jitney traffic and street car issues. The committee will visit Bridgeport to study conditions there.

Bristol Yors Ocean Beach James Cly Amne Morgan New London Brainard Hlartword Stutton Sandland W Waterburs J. Qiantton Coburn Norwalk Thas Trafic Widgeport

Family starved awaiting estate settlement near Norwalk

In Norwalk on July 2, a widow and five children of Jacob Kapalowiewis face poverty as the $2,300 estate is unsettled, Rabbi Wittenstein seeks Proved to aid the family. The widow and children would lack support without charity as the estate lingers, with a petition set for decision. Meanwhile Shackleton, a New York man, dies at 60 during a golf game at New Canaan Country Club. He had a summer home in the area.

Jacob Kapalowies Bath Chia B.lowicz Proev Russia Norwalk Shackleton New York Canaan New Canaig Perenne Orl Sui

Patrick Kane Awarded $3000 In Compensation

Patrick Kane, an employee of Standard Oil in this city, was awarded $3000 by Commissioner Bugkinghet for loss of his left foot and right leg. He suffered frostbite during the severe winter of 1917 1918 while at the Water Plant dropper, leading to amputations and continued hospitalization. The case concluded that the injury occurred on the job and a compromise award was made.

Patrick Kane Standard Oil Company Bugkinghet Kate

Germans Present Note Saying They Can't Pay

July 2 The supreme Allied council considered the program to be discussed with German delegates in Spa next week. The meeting adjourned until tomorrow after a brief session. An unfavorable impression arose when a memorandum by German experts on Germany's inability to meet the reparations demands was submitted to the Allies.

Brussels Tupreme Allied Spa Germany

Defaulter Fined Over Shortage After Embezzlement Charge

Bernard Mirsky, once manager for Theodore and Henry Joseph of New York, faced a $49 fine in Reriden for embezzlement of $3,000. Counsel claimed a mistake and that the actual shortage was $43, with costs in the police court.

Reriden Bernard Mirsky Theodore Henry Joseph New York

Hartford Gas Raises Rates 50 Cents Monthly

Hartford City Gaslight company announces a 50 cent per month price hike for all customers starting July 15. The base rate remains 1.10 dollars per thousand cubic feet, added to monthly bills.

Hartford Hartford City Gaslight Company

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