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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1920

Page

18

Shortage of US Teachers Warned By Education Officials

Assistant Secretary Wynkoop reports a nationwide lack of school buildings and teacher shortages after wartime construction declines. He warns Bridgeport may face fewer teachers this fall with vacancies in public school staffing and only 182 instructors available statewide.

Bridgeport Wynkoop Thot Board of Education Wrynkoop Middle West United States Thridgeport

Palmer Opposes Government Ownership of Railroads

May 27 report notes Palmer denounces government ownership of railroads and backs federal control of manufacture and distribution of essentials. He rejects excess taxes and favors higher taxes on income from investments. Mentioned in a farm organizations questionnaire, he cites the meat packers case as progress toward control and urges guarding free speech.

WASHL Attormeral Palmer Mate Public Today National Board of Farm Organizations Palmer

Mayor Signs Ordinance Giving Aldermen Salary

City officials report aldermen will receive 900 dollars a year each starting June 1 funded by transfers from other city funds. City Auditor Bernard Keating said no current funds exist to pay salaries, and Mayor Wilson signed the ordinance approving the pay. The clerk's office confirms the document was signed and delivery completed.

Board of Apportionment Bernard Keating Wilson Ety Ordity

Mayor Remembered in Aunt's Will May Bequests Revealed

In the aunt Eunice Wilson will a mayor named John 8. Wilson receives 300 dollars and an antique camphor wood trend bearing his great grandfather’s name. The estate at 742 Wood Avenue valued near 10 000 dollars was probated yesterday with remaining funds to Ann Lavinia Burton and requests to friends relatives and religious societies.

Wilsons John 8. Wilson Eunice &. Wilson Wood Avenue Probato Ann Lavinia Burton

Shad Fishing Ends On Legal Date June 10

Bridgeport officials confirm the shad fishing season will end on June 10 as legal. State Superintendent John McCrampton stated the closure in reply to inquiries about extending the season beyond June.

Bridgeport John Mc Crampton Atate Fish and Game Siplé

Capitol and Bridge Guarded All Night

Hartford authorities kept the capitol and the Connecticut River bridge to East Hartford under guard after a blast in the armory cellar last night. State guardsmen patrolled through the hours, ensuring security until daylight.

Hartford State Armory Capitol Connecticut River East Hartford

Prince Murat Indicted on Grand Larceny Charge

New York indicts Prince Murat a state grand jury for grand larceny. An bench warrant issued. He is in Paris. He allegedly gave a fur dealer a check for 1300 dollars for usable web piece with insufficient funds at the time the check was drawn.

New York Nel Murat Paris

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