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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
6
New Hawkin October 19 Associated Press reports a burglary at Benjamin Berman's clothing store in Temple market stalking the hotel next door under repair. Thieves entered through the hotel and accessed 280 suits and 226 overcoats missing. The intruders used an improvised entry and left no clear clues about motive or suspects.
A court fined several drinkers under the Dry law after testimony by a 14 year old girl at the Moonlight Cafe case. One man received 100 dollars and five days, with an appeal bond set at 500 dollars. Other defendants faced similar penalties including suspended jail terms.
A brief reflection notes that many suffer downfall because they neglect kindness and courtesy toward subordinates. It emphasizes moral character, leadership tone, and the lasting impact of respectful behavior in hierarchical settings.
Peggy Joyce Typhine Pleane sails toward Paris as divorce plans unfold. Rumors swirl about motives and a possible link to New York socialite Charles Merillon. Henri Letelier remains in Paris while Peggy’s future travels and residence draw attention.
In Richmond County a grand jury presentment condemns the New York Herald editors and publishers for listing murder mysteries as facts. The jury notes the list was largely false and untrue and says its accuracy could have been checked by the Sun-Merald Corporation with due care. The action followed mayoral and police leadership involvement.
Circus officials report a good season and announce the parade will resume early for winter quarters tonight. The menagerie train arrives first at Bridgenart with performers and business staff following, as repairs and preparations begin on Norman Street for a new season with many planned features.
The fast Hancocks accept a challenge from Beach 1 Eleven for a game at Searside Park Sunday at noon or 4:00. Hancock players must report for practice Friday night at Howard and Beechwood avenues 8:20. Any other team wishing to enter paper contact Michael Delmond Avenue City.
Yale announces a degree conferment honoring Marshal Foch amid a ceremony. Details imply university recognition of wartime leadership and alliance ties, reflecting historic postwar diplomacy.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions individuals and a reference to typhoid fever, an obituary tone, and a four year old. The readable pieces are sparse, with nonsensical phrases and incomplete names, making a definitive biographical or event summary impossible.
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