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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1920
Page
11
Bridport merchants differ on sugar futures as prices fall to 18 20 mils per pound with abundant supply. Cash and rack rates polish delivered costs near 11 cents, while expectations point to price firming driven by New York reports and pending developments.
The Mohican company and other merchants report selling sugar at around 16 cents per pound while others offer 14 to 5 cents, with managers predicting prices may stay high for a week or fall later. Some dealers blame artificial demand while others warn prices could drop as buyers delay purchases.
Indianapolis October 15: The United Mine Workers of America says it will investigate alleged peonage in Alabama coal mines. The union reports guards at mine openings and armed guards in watch houses, with access controlled to enter or leave.
Governor Cox will address a gathering at the Casino in the city on Wednesday evening at 7:30. The reception is organized by a committee led by Democratic town Chairman John A. Cornell, Sr. Plans call for a cordial reception and a brief address outlining campaign ideas.
The Anglo-French loan, up to 350 million dollars in notes, was paid off in cash. Morgan and company managers dispersed funds to holders, with over 200 million returned to depositors at maturity. Payments were swift, sparking a rise in money rates and market optimism while many small holders may take months or years to present notes for payment.
Chief William J. Harsen of the Department of Justice warned local restaurateurs to reduce prices by today or face prosecutions. Only two eateries complied so far, Leon Chow of Republican Restaurant said reductions from 25 percent to zero percent. Center Restaurant at 12 Fairfield Avenue cut small item prices by five cents. Justice officials said citywide visits will occur weekly to check for profiteering and compliance.
A health notice warns against nerve exhaustion from overwork and stress. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a treatment, citing Mrs L Drew of Brewer Maine and a testimonial claiming improved sleep appetite strength and wellness after use. Free booklet offered by the manufacturer.
A board briefing last night showed 1807 women and 402 men sworn in during the dry period, with total voters sent out slightly over half of those registered. President Alfred J. Knapp urged those seeking road status to appear before the board in City Hall, noting no one will be processed after 10 p.m. next Tuesday. The selectmen will hold sessions at 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. today and later in the week.
James J. Leon, defeated in the Republican primaries for alderman from the Tenth District, pledged full support to opponent Frank Tisco at a well attended meeting last night held in the club room on Noble Avenue.
Charles and Katherine Reynolds, both allegedly very intoxicated, engaged in a loud quarrel in their room at PLS Broad atreat. Policeman Interferet intervened as they fought, with a man named George Bal leek witnessing the scene and reporting a loss of $15 and a gold watch believed stolen. The couple was held on charges of drunkenness and breach of the peace.
John Griffin, a six year old, was struck by a car near his Pequonnock Street home yesterday afternoon. He suffered head and body injuries and was treated by Dr. Murphy. Police are seeking the automobile driver who failed to stop.
Detectives from Dandits Tele in Bridgepont chased a suspect by water last night while investigating a dented train incident, traveling toward an auto marshalling yard where authorities in Westbury were seeking a suspect linked to a bobble incident earlier that day.
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