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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1920
Page
4
The piece rails against American tourists in Cuba who seek whiskey and wine, noting a subset drink constantly and beg bars. It claims about 75 stowaways or ship crews deserted, with Cuba seen as nearest foreign country due to its non dry status. Officials say travel rises since the island is not dry.
Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants plans memorial tablets for early Puritan deaths in Provincetown and Springdale to commemorate the Mayflower era. The tablets honor passengers Mary Chilton Winslow and others who perished near Cape Cod before Plymouth’s establishment.
Max Leverty explains the transfer of 1500 school funds to the board of health to cover shortages at year start. He says the action mirrors prudent finance to sustain operations until by products are found, noting initial budget and later revenue from sales.
A farmer reports his skunk 18 acts as a trusted companion amid harsh conditions. Wildlife officials describe the animal as unusually social, claiming the skunk’s dens and behavior draw in other creatures and that nocturnal encounters can be calm when managed.
Very few reports of election expenditures have been filed with only three days left. Agents and officials face fines for late or incomplete reports. In the Tenth district James J. DemTreasurer notes $300 contributed by Democrats for election purposes while J. Kisco, elected alderman on Ga Pi ticket, spent $40 and James J. Smal,a Democratic candidate for board of selectmen spent five.
A garbled item notes Underwood Typewriter Company plans to widen Bridgeport manufacturing and boost output with portable machines. The piece cites potential sales growth and new production lines, indicating a substantial investment and future employment impact.
An attempted assault case emerges as Adama Washlisht of 217 is named, with John La Eis also cited. A warrant is issued charging the suspect with a serious offense, set at bail of $50, pending further action.
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