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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1920
Page
9
Mayor Wilson said a meeting is planned this week for the bridge commission to consider demolition of the East Washington venue bridge ordered removed by the government. No meeting has occurred due to live bidders remaining unbid after notice. Bids have been advertised for some time.
Boston scene centers on Charles Garland and brother Hamilton, sons of the late Jimmy Garland, who reject a one million dollar share. The estate would be held in trust for Charles’s daughter if she survives, else diverted to James A. Jr and Hamilton’s line, with Harvard College as ultimate beneficiary if the family fails to perpetuate itself. The tale touches duty, philanthropy, and family disputes across Boston society.
The young man named Garland refused a vast inheritance claiming he must earn his own way. Opinions split among financiers and socialists. Vanderlip calls it noble, a socialist notes it risks new psychology, and others debate the wisdom of accepting or using the funds for social endeavors.
Experimental OCR fragment references Mra i Gi Ile home and Boston society, mentions Charles Garleau and a 4 decision with no coherent event, no identifiable date place or actions to summarize into a valid news item.
Percy G a famed Italian pianist appeared before local music lovers in Bridgeport with the Ora torio Society as the assisting artist. He stayed with his mother Mrs. John Grainger and hosted guests Mrs. Bassin Harlow and Miss Harlow at 764 Myrtle Avenue. A dinner by Lucian T. Warner preceded the concert, with guests Mrs. Grainger Miss Harlow Mr and Mrs Dudley Morris and M Arthur T. Whit. An informal reception at the Morris home followed the performance. Distinguished guests included Dr and Mrs Arthur Mees and Prof and Mrs William Lyon Phelps. Grainger will be soloist with the New York Symphony Orchestra Sunday in New York performing The Cont porting by John Alden Carpenter. Mrs. Grainger will entertain after the program. Miss Harlow, guest of Mrs Grainger at the Cyril Scott concert last week, will be entertained again.
Mies Mathilda Gotthardt of 134 Burroughs Street will wed Louis Dietz of Holyoke Mass in Opal Church afternoon at 2 o clock. Rev J G Sadler to officiate with Thomas Scott of Folvoke as best man and Sidney Stapley sister of the bride as matron of honor. Bridal gown brown satin with white roses bouquet. Mrs Stapley taupe gown and bouquet. Reception at the bride’s home for Sunily only. The couple will travel to an undisclosed destination after, and plan to reside in Holyoke on Nondluck Street after Dec 1, Dietz employed with Fur Alpaca Co of Holyoke.
A damaged report describes gypsies attempting to rob Farmers Saving and Trust near here. One woman drew cashier attention with a feigned fortune telling while another grabbed cash exceeding $900 before Lostie restrained the suspect.
Reports from Sydney indicate 4000 to 5000 workers were without regular employment after the Dominion Steel plant in Sydney shut down following an ultimatum from 125 railroad men demanding pay increases. The closure ends production at the facility, affecting the local economy and workers.
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