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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1921

Page

6

Devon Citizens Demand Jitney Route Retention

Devon residents petition to keep the Bridgeport New Haven jitney service, to be presented at the Public Utilities commission hearing in New Haven. The town previously voted to support retaining jitneys after July 18, with officials planning to attend the Monday Tuesday sessions in New Haven to press the case.

Devon Public Utilities Commission New Haven Bridgeport le Chateau Weinut Beach Mew Haven Chenex

Arrest records system introduced in city police

A new arrest book records all cases from three precincts, linking each prisoner to charge and arresting officer. Desk lieutenants keep individual, easily mislaid cards. two copies of each case file go to city court and to a desk permanent record. Commissioner Calhoun praised prior methods, prompting Records committee to propose the new book to curb laxity.

Aciew Philo C. Calhoun Police Board Calhoun

Child Wanders Away From Relatives Home in New Haven

Seven year old Belen Tomesetti wandered from a relative's home at 1848 Mali Street in New Haven yesterday. She was reported missing to the police at 12:30 AM and found ten minutes later on Elm Street. The report mentions Actria Incomotives for the Paulisha railroad in Brazil now helping gain entry in the United States.

Belen Tomesetti New Haven Mali Street Elm Street Paulisha Brazil United States

Socialists Vote Down Red Terror in Chicago Debate

In Chicago delegates debated resolutions promoting the dictatorship of the proletariat as a stage in the Socialist transition. Votes were four and eight in favor, with fiercest opposition from Orr, Solomon, and Berger who attacked Communists. Engdahl defended international socialism while condemning internal sabotage and reaffirming loyalty to the working class under a red banner.

Chicago Hillquit Ne York Orr Solomon Hillquist Berger Victor Berger Gruse Bagdenl Milwaukee Engdahl Kruse Socialist Party Ergdoahl Vienna International 5A Aljam

Speeding spree ends in jail after long chase

Sam Cooper of 117 Black Rock Avenue led Fairfield avenue chase with speeds near 85 mph. The Pokesman Whelan pursued through most of the road until arrest. Cooper lacked an operator's license and faced two charges. He was jailed in default of a 100 dollar bond.

Samus Cooper Black Rock Avenue Qsotorivele Pokesman Whelan Fairfield Avenue Cooper

Factories to close for fortnights in summer

City factories plan two week shutdowns during summer vacation per Alpheus Winter of the Manufacturers' Association. Harvey Hubbell and Bridgeport Brass will close July 2 to July 18. others may follow July 2. Hubbell will resume at 43 hours per week.

Alpheus Winter Manufacturers' Association Harvey Hubbell Company, Inc Bridgeport Brass Company Mr. Winter Harvey Hubbell Company

Rest of Lill Report Published This Week

Municipal Researcher Thomas R. Lit prepares the final two sections of his city finances study for the Charter of Commerce. The Telegram has already published the first section. The second section covers assets and liabilities, while the third plans to examine methods and practices of handling city money.

Thomas R. Lit Charter of Commerce C Chamber of Commerce Bill

Greenland fur sale brings high prices

Copenhagen reports the annual Royal Greenland trade fur sale. Pelts totaling 2,103 blue foxes 4,861 white foxes and 458 brown bears sold by ton. Average prices rose about 30 percent from last year while white fox skins fell 20 percent and bear skins by 1 percent. Some skins were bought for America through Danish and German middlemen.

Copenhagen Royal Greenland America

Water Street Saloon Raid Targets Whiskey Bottles

Early Sunday police raided a Water Street saloon at 443 Water Street and seized two bottles of whiskey. Proprietor Peter Alenyiniewicz was arrested and held on bail of $200. The item references an ancient fountain pen and historical notes from 1609 and 1758.

Water Street Bureau of Investigation Peter Alen¢yniwics Menen Look Amorearte

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