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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1920
Page
14
An excerpt features exaggerated product ads and curious claims, including a speedy antelope described by Caspian explorers and travelers. It mentions Hayes' Healing and other promotional notes, reflecting era advertising style and fragmented copy.
City council plans a traffic ordinance affecting Main Street and Daye Field Avenue curbside parking. Captain Wheeler notes the measure targets sited violations and enforces five minute limits near Water Street, with penalties for extended stops.
A fragmented notice indicates a stock dividend was announced by a state chartered company. Details are unclear due to the damaged text, but the action concerns a financial distribution to shareholders and formal authorization.
Market notes show several district valuations including Boston 15000 Brooklyn 15000 and Norfolk 112000 63000 37000 for various vessels. Entries reference Bay Ocean Hiawatha Patrol No 10 and ships Weepoose Shadow Lydia with unclear details.
The newsy land production draws big crowds as Glee club performers including the boys entertain tonight. Manager Mat Sanders oversees the show with Al Gavklen returning to help sell tickets and guide the audience through a lively program of acts and songs.
The Bird and Nature Society plans a meeting within their neighborhood and to affiliate with a larger organization. Officials discuss venue, date, and attendance, aiming to coordinate with local naturalist groups and confirm a standard agenda.
Reports from Yaric indicate officials feel the strike may end tonight. Railroad workers are seeking equalization of export rates on figures and wheats, arguing existing rates favor one side and must be adjusted.
A garbled report discusses workers in France and a pending duty return by Thursday. It mentions 27,000 of 40,000 tons committed daily and notes dockers, sailors, miners, and railway workers in varying stages of strike support, with hesitation among other sectors.
Board members disclosed a definite decision on Nathaniel W. Bishop's successor in the board of education will come after the caucus on May 18. Attorney John Pullin is discussed as a possible successor and is favored by several board members.
Obituary notices detail funerals for Kathleen Jans Downs infant daughter of Catherine Downs, held at the family home on Wayee Street with burial in SS Michael's Cemetery. Also reported are services for Hazel Barbara Jennings, Leila H. Masher, and other Stratford area deaths, with burial in Mountain Grove or Union Cemeteries and services led by local pastors.
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