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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1920
Page
3
Reports from Main Street show heavy traffic and complaints as enforcement officers and citizens observe the anti parking order. Residents and merchants discuss the turnout while police and officials note the positive impact amid mixed street activity and growing attention to the plan.
Weavers at Manassery company Tent 5 hours returned to work after protests. They received 19 to 21 shillings per day for 18 hour weeks, with a five percent raise for 48 hour weeks and a 20 percent bonus for overtime at the American Woolen Company schedule. Previous April 25 strike sought 48 hours pay.
Joseph Tripadella and Tu Sse faced L A Commissioner Hugh J Lavery after authorities found barrels fed with wine during a malar care scheme. The men were arraigned and the case continued for one week with bail set at 81000.
Justice Scullion refused landlord requests for warrants in 650 eviction cases noted in the day’s proceedings. Each case centers on alleged rent arrears and nonpayment claims, with tenants refusing to pay as cited by the landlords.
May 10 report from Washington shows members of the House and Ways and Means committees deciding to abandon the one percent retail sales tax. The move reduces projected revenue for proposed relief legislation and lowers two year total revenue from other tax measures.
The Hirsh Mes program at Yale University offers an intensive training course for former high school graduates unable to attend regular school. Deputy W. D. Hayes will supervise a one year sentence for theft of government property, and the Salesmen's Club will meet tonight at 3 o clock on Main street to discuss salesmen’s rights.
The world’s largest African church at Blat in Kenya hosts about 36,000 in one structure with 24,000 active givers supporting the upkeep of the institution. The congregation seems to be comprised mainly of devoted members.
A respected police official notes criminals persist before prohibition but claim they have become harder to detect as they use alert minds and act with efficiency, making law enforcement work more challenging.
Karl Tilava, a young man, earned a completed medal for Memorial Day. The article notes the North and South men mingling before heading overseas, mentioning Crimp' Wertsworth and Sports 5 nsbury in a military context.
The article notes rural school declines as consolidation looms across districts. It cites local teachers and community leaders fearing the push toward borough-run schools and centralized services, with predictions of closures in coming years.
An advertisement touts a Lion motobike built for strength and comfort, featuring motorcycle style saddle and handlebars, New Departure coaster brakes, and Fish tires. It lists finishes in black with red stripe and other colors, with a price of 57.50, though a later line cites 37.50 Yoartin tyr.
Seed catalog style note promotes Howland seeds as dependable and acclimated for Bridgeport conditions. Lists bean varieties with prices 30c 40c 50c and assorted vegetables including beets cabbage carrots onions and tomatoes. Mentions packages at 5c and 10c with various garden produce terms and seed names.
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