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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1920

Page

4

Supreme Court Upholds Prohibition Amendment In Connecticut

The Supreme Court today refused to reveal its June ruling upholding the prohibition amendment and parts of the enlargement act. Frank and Mary Celarda appeal from a $435 assessment on Lumapes Street, claiming misvaluation. Florence Pennele Rice seeks a divorce from George P. Rice alleging cruelty and desertion. they were married March 16, 1897.

Washingatos Get Sister Frank Mary Ceatarda Ipleworth Street Florence Pennele Rice Danbury Superior Court George P. Rice Hartford

Booth Luncheon Speaker At Commerce Group Event

Willis H Booth vice president of Guaranty Trust Company of New York will address the chamber luncheon at Strustela We He will discuss manufacturing programs for the future a key issue for city business leaders. Booth is a recognized figure in banking and commercial circles and has represented the United States in international commerce forums in Paris last summer.

Booth Guaranty Trust Company of New York Rattulrs Fewis United States Paris Fray Uilveted

Recreation centers set to meet this week

Afeimbers will register at Newfield recreation center meeting at Lincoln school Thursday evening. An entertainment will follow registration. Lincoln, Newfield, Melchley districts are eligible for membership. Saymont center meets Monday at Burn school with entertainment and dancing after registration. Members from Bar Mira Garfield Hentington Road Staples districts are eligible. North En reation cowboy will also meet day mornings for Nevnt at Mott school districts.

Afeimbers Newfield Recreation Center Lincoln School Lincoln Mmield Melchley Saymont Recreation Center Bium Barmira Garfield Hentinglor Road Staples

Coroner's findings on two accidental deaths

Coroner Covonary, Phelan reviewed deaths of Joseph Sekelsky, 129 Hastings Road, and Eugenia Zlosinski, SG Telly Street, declaring both accidental. Sekelsky died Oct 6 after being thrown from a truck on Barnum Avenue. he suffered fractured ribs and a punctured lung. Zlosinski, a girl crossing Main Street Oct 5, was struck by a trolley driven by Morris Nosenberg. no fender existed, but the coroner ruled it would not have altered the outcome.

Covonary Phelan Joseph Sekelsky Hasting- Hoss Road Eugenia Zlosinski SG Telly Street Sekelsky Barnum Avenue Cudahy John D. O'Connor Eugenia Zislinski Main Street Morris Nosenberg G1 Steubenscreet Nosenberg Threre Waas Corgner

Slavery Continues Cases of Burroughs and Shanley

Agents of the Department of Justice continued the cases against James Kt Burroughs and Mugen Shanley of Detroit amid allegations of involvement in a major organized auto theft plot. Both men were arrested two weeks ago and remain in custody under 5 7,500 bail as prosecutors prepare to transport them to Detroit to face charges.

Department of Justice James Kt. Burroughs Mugen Shanley Detroichem Geel

Flips Coin Then Chases Alleged Auto Thieves

Motorcycle Officer James Ty. Fimzrey stopped and arrested O.R. Middle ton Harry Parker and James Watson on the Fy road last night. They claimed to be from New York and were charged with possessing someone else’s automobile. Mead held them for New York police investigating a stolen car bearing that registry number.

Creng James Ty. Fimzrey O.R. Middleton Harry Parker James Watson Clarming New York Todge Mead Mien

Art League opens new Homestead teashop

The Homestead tea room under the Art League will have a formal opening this afternoon. Mrs. H. A. Lewis is in charge. The room is decor blue and yellow with matching chairs and tables, a coal fireplace adds a homelike touch. Luncheon is served at noon with a changing menu daily and afternoon tea until seven.

Homestead Art League H. A. Lewis

Seek coal at the mines to supply New England

New England faces anthracite shortages. Eugene Hultman, chair of the commissions on the families of mine workers, will depart tonight for the anthracite coal mines to present the facts about Gresham and New England’s winter needs. He travels with coal industry and utility representatives appointed by Governor Coolidge to assemble data.

New England Boston

Federal raid on Dewey Street targets moonshine operation

Federal agents raided the home of Joseph Olmagela at 604 Dewey Street yesterday noon. A four or five gallon copper still and mushrooms and a pint of moonshine were confiscated. Olmagelo was summoned to appear before U.S. Commissioner Hugh Lavery at 1 o clock this morning.

Harry Welch Frank Cantillon Joseph Olmagela Dewey Street Ymolmagelo United States Hugh Lavery

Moratorium Declared in Cuba Amid Banking Crisis

Havana reports blame for Cuba’s financial turmoil on exaggerated banking condition estimates in a decree announcing a moratorium. The government reserves the right to extend or end the pause, with a potential expiry date of December.

Havana Cuba Decresty

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