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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1920

Page

2

Hotel Men Present Marvels at Grand Central Palace Show

New York Nov 9 Hotel men in charge of the Grand Central Palace exposition showcased a culinary art display to delight 20 000 National Hotel Men association members and the public. A Salon of Culinary Art featured edible sculptures cakes and fish arranged as decorative scenes with a glazed cola fowl centerpiece in a foamy gelatin base and garnishes, drawing praise for its subtle artistry amid the weeklong exhibits.

Windifred van Doare New York Grand Central Palace National Hotel Men's Association Atlantic City Grand Central Societe Culinaria Philanthropiane Corot Vormato

Fail to Force Sugar Decline

Montreal reports another round of failed sugar price cuts as Atlantic Sugar Refinery sinks to a low of 40 amid heavy selling. Refineries expect no rally soon while retailers buy cautiously. quoted wholesale price holds at 13 cents. Vancouver market drops with Montreal, sugar at 16 cents wholesale and flour from 98s at $11.95 per barrel in carload lots.

Montreal Vancouver

Elks Frolic Delights City Audiences at Park Theatre

The Elks Frolic a minstrel navesty scored its second hit last night at the Park theatre with a large, enthusiastic audience. A third and final performance is set for tonight. Staged by Harry Miller for the Elks building fund, the show is praised as the best of its kind in the city, created in two weeks.

Elks Navesty Park Theatre Harry Miller Elie Building Fund

Believe Volcano Was Only Gaseous

Rome dispatch reports scientists doubting a new volcano formed at Mount Pisanino near Spezia after September earthquakes. American volcanologist Frank A Perratt and geologist Senator Capellini say reported flames and dust were gas and displaced strata, not a new crater. gas may have come from underground wells and clouds of dust from collapsing earth.

Rome Pisanino Spezia Frank A. Perratt Carnegie Institution Mt. Vesuvius Perrett Ceplellini Mount Pistning Caplellini Voltanos

Orlex hair dye promise from Brooklyn ad claims instant turn dark

A Mrs A Dixon advertises Orlex powder as a home remedy to hide gray hair. The copy asserts the product coats hair without residue, washes off cleanly, and leaves hair looking younger, with a gold bond guarantee and a one box lasting about a month.

A. Dixon Brooklyn

Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London

A spectator recounts the nightly ceremony of the keys at the Tower of London with the yeoman porter leading guards and a night envoy. The sentry challenges “Halt, who comes there” as the keys are delivered to King George. After the hats come off, the crowd hears “God Save the King” and the last post sounding.

Gedtee God Bueglers

Ambushed police patrol kills two assailants in Dublin

A police motor patrol was ambushed on Monday afternoon but returned fire, killing two attackers, wounding one, and taking two prisoners. The police suffered no casualties according to the official report.

Dublin

Is Roomed For Mayor's Place by Steinke DeLaney

Dixwugsion of mayoralty timber for the Republican ticket next fal will be taken up at a meeting of the Republican town committee scheduled for next Monday. The name of Senator Alexander L. De Laney will be among those doomed for the place. City court appointments will also be discussed. Friends of City Clerk J. Alex. H. Robinson are trying to induce him to enter the race.

Republican Town Committee Alexander L. DeLaney J. Alex. H. Robinson

Murder Suspects Are in Jail Here

Donahue was attacked on a rural road when two strangers emerged from darkness. He described the assailants' blows and gunfire as he attempted to run. Doctor Kiernan noted tire marks in soft ground near the scene, indicating the car left the state road and returned along a back route before rejoining the highway.

Donahue Rfe Doneahue Rurge Davie Chester Brown Danbury Dona Aue Pitzschler W. H. Kiernan

More Babies Live Than Ever Before

A 1929 vital statistics report from the American Medical Association shows the infant mortality rate declining to 87 deaths per 1 900 births across 269 cities with populations totaling about 31 000 000. About 680 000 births were recorded in those cities, with an estimated 1 600 000 new arrivals annually nationwide. The report notes improvements in large cities and cites specific city rates, including New York 82 and St Louis 75, while Brownsville and San Francisco show lower death rates in certain areas. A separate incident reports George Only injured by a blackjack wound at North Washington Avenue and Grand Street. he could not identify the assailant.

New York America American Glene Association Merly Pittsburgh Smoky City Buffalo Kansas City Jersey City N. J Houston Thorkeley Cal Brookline Mags New York City St Louis Los Angeles San Francisco Minneapolis Seattle Taso Texas Burlington, WI el Paso George Only Howard Avenus American Railway Expresys Company North Washington Avenue B. J. Coyle St. Vincent's Bridgepriaerie Order of Eagles Eagles' Hall Frank E. Hering South Bend Indiana Bard Westchester Eagles’ Hall Madison Avenue Main Street Fairfield Avenue Broad Street State Street Procedory Aetlo Ling Aeria Jo M. Donnelly Bridgeport Aerie Henry J. Shiannon Bridgeport Erie

Albanian government plans large loan from U.S. bankers

Albanian commissioner Chekrex says the government intends to borrow in the United States to fund public works in Albania. The exact loan amount is not disclosed, with the project aiming to establish a national bank and issue authority as part of the program.

Washington United States C. A. Chekrex Hero Albania

Stock financing plan discussed by Chicago bankers

Nine bankers from Chicago gather to finalize arrangements for a live stock financing scheme. New York, Boston, and St Louis banks will be invited to participate in the plan to support the industry.

Cvwicagg Novi Citenge Nnher Cllies Newrrck Boston Ty Louis

Dal Pla replaces De La Touche as Transatlantic chief

Paris reports Dal Pla named administrative director of the Comite Generale Transatlantique replacing De La Touche who died last week. Foreign exchange figures show sterling around 3.32 percent with demand and cable rates for francs lira marks and other currencies noted. In New York metal markets copper tin lead zinc and antimony prices move with spot and fourth quarter valuations listed.

Paris d'Dal Pla Comne Generale Transatlantic Oh Line Sina J Rin de la Touche Greree New York East St. Louis

Rowing Trophies Destroyed in Harlem River Fire

A fire destroyed valuable rowing trophies in the clubhouse of the Atlante Boat Club, now located on the Harlem River. The blaze, reported near nightfall, left the club in shock and caused extensive smoke and water damage.

York Nev Old Atlante Harlem River

Farm for Women Crowded Delays Requested in Connecticut

Hartford November 9 Governor Halcomb urged state courts to hold new commitments to the Connecticut state farm for women at Niantic until conditions improve. The report notes crowded facilities and the need for changes before intake continues.

Hartford Nientic Halcomb

Weather Across New England Turns Cold With Snow Chances

Northern New England clears and turns much colder with a cold wave midweek. Southern New England stays fair and much colder with a Wednesday Thursday cold spell. A disturbance moving from Minnesota to the Great Lakes brings rain and snow, with colder conditions expanding from the upper Midwest to the East. Wind shifts vary by coast and region as temperatures plunge midweek.

New England Minnesota Lawrence Valey Wales Great Lakes Middle Atlantic Ohio Valley Tennessee Arkansas Texas Mississippi Valley Plains States Rocky Mountain Pacific Coast Atlantic Coast Westport New York Mississippi River Middle West Winda Sandy Hook Natteras

Club trophies saved. several cups and plaques destroyed

Eyewitnesses report Mr John Mayne and the steward’s wife were overcome by smoke as passengers were rowed across the Hudson River. Police from the second floor of the club recovered the scene. Most trophies remained secured in a safe deposit vault, though about a dozen cups plaques and statues were destroyed.

Hudson John Mayne Kent Dn Aafe

Warrants Issued in Chicago for Whiskey Fraud

Federal Commissioner Mason issued warrants for Mike De Pike Heltar Mannies Greenberg and Robert Perlman on charges of possessing and selling liquor and forging permits. Warrant request came from Assistant Attorney John Kelly. Haidar’s name linked to a whiskey theft probe involving Chicago police.

Chicago Mason Mike de Pike Heltar Mannies Greenberg Robert Perlman John Kelly Haidar

Mrs. Alice Hutchins Noyes Dies in Cincinnati

Word reached Oneco Connecticut of the death in Cincinnati Ohio of Mrs. Alice Hut chins Noyes 70 native of Plainfield daughter of the late Senator Joseph C Hutchins member of one of New England's oldest families.

Alice H. Noyes Oneco Conn Cincinneti Onie Alice Hutchins Noyes Plainfelé Joseph C

Reception Tonight for Mrs Cutting at Lincoln School

Mrs Cutting is guest of honor at a Twelfth district reception and testimonial in Lincoln school. A musical program directed by Mrs Mary Hancourt features 20 pupils from her dramatic art classes plus readings and dramatic scenes. A quartet and Miss Grace Jepson perform, with naturalists noting a bird’s daily weight restoration.

Theamaet W- Cutting Board of Education Lincoln School Mary & Hancourt Yirs Florence Lewere Hayes Willem FF. Behrens Joseph Wisler Matt Wieler John Loxom Wise Grace Jepson

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