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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1921

Page

17

Notice of Bankruptcy in Bridgeport District

United States District Court for Connecticut declares the Israel Peck bankruptcy after petition by Overar G Thomas company and others. Publication order requires weekly notices in Bridgeport, listing absent debtor Israel Peck and unknown partners, with publication in local newspaper for two consecutive weeks. Proceedings overseen by Judge George Sm Lakhy with filing details and docket numbers.

United States Israel PMCE Bailice Muptey Ovear G Thomas Company Prasin Tal Israel Peel Bridgeport Iaid Therr Sons Bridgepay

Bridgeport drive to aid Zion rebuilding underway

A Bridgeport campaign launches on March 15 to raise 10009 in cash or equipment to aid Palestine rebuilding. The effort aims to keep funds local to buy Bridgeport made tools and machinery, supporting the Holy Land while boosting the city’s trade. The two week drive lists numerous local Jewish and civic groups with Samuel Shermen as chairman and M. Bier as financial secretary.

jWomen Iebrew Association Madison Avenue Italy Lee Bridgeport Palestine Holy Land Bridgeport Lodge 1. O. B. Ay Hebrew Benest Society M. J. Cohen Samuel Jorier Thia M. Goldstein Paley A- Reinstein Atrs Tel W Slatin Weitz Isadyrc Avidel

Exoneration for Michigan Central Engineer After Collision

Chicago reports that J William Fr, an engineer for the Michigan Central, was exonerated by the railroad officials after a collision with a New York Central train near Porter on Sunday night. The board found he did not fail in duty and had obeyed signals, absolving him of responsibility for the seven lives lost.

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Local Obituary Notices From Stratford 1921

Died Brandt Selma wife of Oscar R Branel aged 38 funeral from Irenzy E Bishop mortuary chapel 274 Fairfield avenue on Wednesday March 2 interment Lakeview cemetery Gales John Joseph Casey beloved child of Thomas and Katherine Kennedy Casey aged 3 months 23 days funeral at the rush parish Wednesday March 2 interment St Michaels cemetery A Cavanaugh George Cavanaugh aged 6 years funeral from M J Gandon parlors 415 John street and from St Thomas church Buins cemetery Lundquist August 4 aged 57 years one month two days Bishops mortuary chapel 271 Fairfield avenue Thursday March 8 interment Park cemetery Potter Bessie wife of James Potter died at SGridzepartt hospital funeral from funeral parlors of Charles L Dennis 555 State street Wednesday March 2 body sent to Pittsfield Massachusetts Wallace Witlaing February 28 funeral from Berean Memorial church East Main street Thursday March 4 interment Pa cemetery

Raf She Parom St. Michaels Cemetery A Cavanaugh Mon- Say Wey George Cavanaugh M. J. Gandon John Street St. Thomas’ Church Buins Lundquist Jiram Henry Fi Bessie Jumes Potter Sgridzepartt Hospital Charles L. Dennis State Street Pittsfielt Mass Wlan Stratford Wallace Witlaing George Soule Berean Memorial Church East Main Street Pa Eemellery

Auto Truck Fees Trigger Broad Protest In Legislature

A heated hearing in the Connecticut House chambers debated truck tolls and a proposed highway tax schedule. Opponents argued high fees damage commerce and roads, while supporters claimed fair, needed funding with a focus on long term highway maintenance and safety.

Baruch and Ryan Cleared in Copper Price Probe

President Wilson rejected House charges that B M Baruch and John J Ryan profited from coal and copper pricing during the war. He stated copper pricing was fixed by himself on recommendations after cost reviews, with no pressure on the producers or involved officials, expressing strong confidence in the two men.

Washington Prent Wilson House Mason Republicly B. M. Baruch John J. Ryan Garrett Tennessee Mr. Baruch Ms. Ryan Laat Aepareh Ryan War Industries Board Federal Trade Commission Burch Shega Vital Imate Tems

Seaside Algonquin Referendum Ballots Still Uncounted

Seaside and Algonquin club members have not reported ballot counts for four amalgamation propositions. Algonquin president Taal Thi Ay says many ballots arrived but await validation, with a club meeting planned next Tuesday. Seaside officials say about 175 ballots received, none opened yet, with results due at mid month.

Tith Harvey Irving Algonquin Seaside Club Seaside

Portfolio Doubts Amid Cabinet Appointments

Reported labor portfolio assignments list Will Hays as Portmaster General from Indiana, Andrew Mellon as Treasury Secretary, and Senator A B Wall as Interior Secretary. James J Davis of Pittsburgh is floated for the Labor post, with no final announcement. No definite diplomatic picks will be announced until two weeks after inauguration.

Ohie Mare J Will Hays Indiana Andrew Mellon Fennsylvania Treasury A. B. Wall New Mexico Interior Tabor James J. Davis Pittsburgh George W. Harvey Great Britain Serding

Five Arrested on Minor Violations In Stratford Area

Hive man Richard Daglish arrested yesterday at 282 Conunow for non support. He faces court in Stratford Towns this morning. Gercerelli of 110 Wamben Street accused of obtaining money under false pretenses from Crane Company. Albert Smith, linked to New York address, charged with improper conduct and released on $100 bail. Theodosore Bishop Jr and James Kane arrested for violating local ordinance.

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Slater's Shoe Store Expands to Larger Bridgeport Location

Slater's Shoe Store moves from 1358 Main Street after five years to 120 Main Street. The three story remodel features new display windows. Slater's Blot company operates nationwide from headquarters in Boston. A L Waller is Bridgeport manager.

Amlers Shoe Main Street Almert Thas Lleck Hirgal England Boatey A. L. Waller Bridgeport

Cheney Recommended as Next Postmaster

At a Republic Low n committee meeting in the town courtroom tonight Cheney was chosen as postmaster candidate. The informal ballot gave Cheney 25 votes to 3 for Mulholland and Perry, with 40 present as Judge Pratt presided and Town Clerk Nose acted as assist.

Missing Mustachioed Robbers Target Wis Rail Station

IlliuMs Cleola of 05 Lightreed reported to the police that near the railway station a man known as Golden Mitetrest was robbed of 108 dollars and a gold chain. The keystone of the report claims three men with large mustaches and revolvers carried out the crime. Police entertained the complaint.

illiuMs Cleola Wis Warlroad Cicola

Building Permits Granted for Homes and Garage

Building permits totaling 30 450 dollars were granted by the city building commission that night. Approved were a frame dwelling at 479 Taitaveque, a cement block garage at 43 Terry Place, and a frame cottage at 79 Hemlock Street by Irene Danks.

Bir Ube Building Commission Fol- Inwin Willan I. Shernagit Taitaveque G. iKrunka Terry Place Irene Danks Hemlock Street

Obituaries from Fairfield and Bridgeport area deaths

Multiple funeral notices describe services from various homes and churches in Fairfield and Bridgeport. Names include Jacob Hutchinson Patrick Philbin George Brandt Cleremont Potts and Pauline Uron, with burials at Lakeview and local cemeteries and references to St. Thomas St. Augustine and Memorial Church.

Advertising Pays for Itself in Lower Consumer Costs

An argument states advertising raises consumer costs only if it is required to learn of a product. The piece explains advertising increases sales volume, enables economies of scale, and lowers per unit costs, allowing manufacturers to cut prices while maintaining profit. It uses a cream example to show advertising expanding demand and reducing production costs through higher volume.

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