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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
2
By Steinke. The Jenkins Brass Vane facility on South Street faced disruption as crane activity affected nearby operations. Officials of the company were reportedly under instruction during recent days while a party took place at the Algougny Club. Regular attendees and locals observed the unusual scene and ongoing interference.
Police investigate a Newtown fire reported yesterday with injuries to a person. Officials say a local school, Likely involving a teacher, faced scrutiny over the incident and subsequent actions.
Port James M Govern boarded a Norwalk harbor schooner to search for liquor. Authorities found a stock of items that appeared fake and a quantity of wood pulp used in producing paper.
Middletown Manufacturers Association president dismisses rumors he will seek the Democratic nomination for governor. He offers no comment on the sources fueling the speculation and declines to address the matter further.
A lively gathering of Jennings salesmen from across the United States Canada and Europe arrived for the annual reunion. They toured Main Street clubs and local venues after arriving at a diner event arranged by Charles Le Comppe.
In a distressed account, Gernde Taaresis recalls her motherly action saving a child named Cermide from a severe illness. Doctors labeled the condition and administered remedies, noting the child’s faintness and skin issues during sleep. The narrative highlights prompt medical intervention and the family’s gratitude for care.
An unidentified hair product, Danderine, is promoted as stopping hair loss and improving appearance. The text appears as a scrambled ad or jumble of words with references to beauty, vitality, and hair care, lacking clear details or verifiable data.
Seventy pupils received diplomas at the St Joseph parochial school commencement on Past Main Street. Rev Hubert Dahme presented diplomas and prizes. the program featured student orchestra, tableaux, and a benediction. Separate Marys parochial school exercises followed with diplomas awarded and an address on Catholic education by Rev Matthew S. Lanchprmepar.
Relatives and friends attended the funeral of Tames NeBirhien yesterday at 2 o clock from Licerum and Heaphy mortuary parlors. A solemn requiem Mass was held at Sacred Heart Church with burial at Grove Cemetery. He was a longtime resident on Laurel Avenue and employed by the Wheel and Howes Company. His wife survived him along with several relatives.
A troubled report details a murder plot involving a suspect linked to a conspiracy at Pembroke Street. A lawyer to a named defendant describes a $900 cash stake and a $10 note used in the scheme. The document notes a wife alleging force and possible financial motive as investigators probe the case.
Paul Durand, alias Paul Dulant, after a high speed chase on Wain Street on May 7, was sentenced to state prison on a single assault with intent to kill charge. He was brought from Wethersfield Prison to Hartford yesterday under a bench warrant issued by Judge Halani Stone of the United States District Court. Durand under indictment for counterfeiting and possession of counterfeit 2 and 8s was connected to the case.
Readable fragments mention Lark City and a wind related scene with chutes and a noted seat. The text is damaged and unclear but suggests a public or community event in a northern locale. Entities are uncertain. no clear dates or outcomes are present.
An automobile owned by the Re Hirble Automobile Company of New Jersey en route to Hartford with merchandise caught fire on Farfield Avenue near Denes Street. The vehicle exploded after gasoline was poured into a consumer, causing about 42 dollars in damage.
Readable fragments describe a Thursday forecast for northern New England southern New England and eastern New York with a day length note. Mentions temperatures and daylight times and references to a Bridgeport vicinity Almanac style data.
A fragmentary ad style note touts Poslam fighting eczema and improving skin, mentioning cleansing, toning, and beauty benefits. It lists products or related uses and hints at personal care routines and brand positioning without clear dates or wider context.
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