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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1920

Page

9

Archduke seeks job in America as hotel porter or companion

Berlin dispatch reports Archduke Leopold P rdinand heir to the Austrian throne seeks employment in the United States. He speaks six languages including English and hopes to work as head porter valet chauffeur or traveling companion while continuing to write for a Berlin paper under the name Lappord Weeling.

Karl 11 von Wiegand Berlin Leopold Perdinand Elds Charles Die

Two Petitions for Divorce Filed in Superior Court

Two petitions for divorce were filed yesterday in the Superior court with desertion in one case and cruelty in the other. Gilbert Trudeau seeks divorce from Teresa Woronica Tyrrell Trudeau married November 27, 1903, claiming desertion February 2, 1971, and asks custody of two minor children. Ethel V. Gainer Phillips seeks divorce from Lloyd B. Phillips Jr., married May 17, 1911, with custody of three children and alimony claimed.

Superior Gilbert ‘Trudeau Teresa Woronica Tyrrell Trudeau Ethel V. Gainer Phillips Norvale Lloyd B. Phillips, Jr Samme Place Nlickvy

New England Lines Face Big Loss From Rates Plan

Washington November 10 railroad representatives shippers and state railroad commissioners met to discuss boosting earnings for New England railroads based on September and October rate returns from the ICC. The Spokesman for the New England Times said roads could lose about 36 million dollars a month unless through rate increases are approved. A plan to seek higher rates via joint through rates from eastern trunk lines into New England was proposed to improve returns.

Washington New England Spotesman New England Times Interstate Commerce Commission

Man Arrested for Unloading Six Barrels of Liquor in Fairfield

John W. Stacey of Tunxis Hill Fairfield was caught unloading six barrels of liquor in a Bunnell Street yard yesterday morning. Federal agent Harry Welch arrested him. Stacey was arraigned before U.S. Commissioner Hugh Lavery and bond set at $600 for a Monday hearing. Authorities probe origin and intended sale to local saloonkeepers.

Bunnell Street John W. Stacey Tunxis Hill Fairfield Harry Welch United States Hugh 4. Lavery Stacey Caloon Keupera

Wiles Sues Over Exclusive Right to Sell Property

Frank O. Wiles sues John Baecker and others in common pleas court arguing he held an exclusive right to sell property for 3800 dollars with a 5 percent commission. Baecker denies the agreement and claims no exclusive contract existed. The jury will decide the issue. case not concluded at adjournment.

Common Pleas Court Booth Frank Wiles John Saecker Baecker

Finlayes Cisgro Suit Over Car Crash Damages

Lane Finlay sues Charles Cisero for 260 dollars claiming he was hurt when knocked from a street into Wheeler on November 8 1919. Cisero contends Finlay was at fault for reckless act and no license issue. Judge Walsh reserved decision in common pleas court yesterday afternoon.

Lane Finlay Charles Cisero Common Pleas’ Court Jndge Walsh Finlay Hure Act Gns Cisero Walsh

New Haven Mayor May Veto Jitney Law

Nov 10 Special report notes jitney buses still operate on principal streets as the city board’s ordinance sits unsigned with Mayor Fitzgerald. Allies doubt he will sign in current form, expecting recommended modifications to key provisions.

New Haven Nigw Aav Board of Aldermen Fitgerald

Indiana Battleship Targeted by 14 Inch Guns

The old battleship Indiana, part of the Santiago de Cuba action, was shelled by the super dreadnought Oklahoma in Chesapeake Bay tests to study 14 inch projectiles hitting its 28 inch armor. Built in 1895, it cost $3,000,900.

Washington Indiana Cevera Santiago Tangi Sound Chesapeake Bay

Hibernians Plan Opening Carnival at 161 Washington Ave

Hibernians of the city form an ally to open the new Hibernian stand at 161 Washington Avenue with a carnival Friday night, continuing until November 20. Plans for special entertainment are set each evening. A woman's chances of marriage peak between ages 20 and 55, with 4 percent of marriages occurring in that range.

Hibernians Hibernian ¢Ind Washington Avenue

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