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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1920

Page

7

Hohenthal Speaks To Delegates At W C T U Session

Hartford reports the second day’s session of the Connecticut W C T U features Hohenthal of Manchester as principal speaker. He warns major parties cannot push the League of Nations covenant, favors compromise, and doubts a national prohibition amendment will be repeated. Treasurer’s report shows 1877.09 raised toward a 20000 state jubilee fund. state unions share 41 memberships reached. County gains listed include New Haven 208, Fairfield 27, Litchfield 0, Tolland 7. session largely routine.

Hartford Connecticut W. C Imit Hohenthal Manchester United States League of Nations Leslie Rule Arno Meriden New_Haven Fairfield Litchfield

Tebby Divorces Suit Alleges Adultery In Tarapa

Clarence Tebby files for divorce from Gindys A Tebby alleging adultery. The couple married in this city on September 6 1918. The writ is returnable to the first Tuesday of November.

Clarence Tebby Gindys A. Tebby Tarapa Plainth

Searches of diplomats baggage continue amid protests

Washington officials report customs will keep an order to remove liquor from personal effects of arriving diplomats. Treasury says no formal talks have occurred. State department officials remain strongly opposed and the issue may reach the White House after diplomatic irritation.

Washington Associated Press State Department Treasury Hawr White House

Boy Seeks 30000 For Loss Of Leg In Trolley Crash

Seven year old Albert Karsten sues through Elizabeth Karsten for 3000 damages alleging loss of his right leg and permanent injuries to his left foot after a trolley incident on Boston avenue September 22. Connecticut company named as defendant in an action filed with the superior court clerk. Suit returnable on the first Tuesday of November.

Connecticut Albert Karsten Elizabeth Karsten Remington Avenue Superior Court Boston Avenue Alose

Negro Fraternity Building Opening Sparks City Reception

A reception tonight at the State street Casino honors the first negro fraternity building in the city with over 2,000 participants from across the state. A parade precedes the event led by a military hand. delegations from colored fraternities will join the procession through main streets. Major F. Grey of New Haven leads as marshal, aided by Captains Mason Hartford, Jones Waterbury, Dent Stamford, Farrar, and Cart Waterbury.

State Street Major F. Grey New Haven IF. Mason Hartford J. E. Jones Waterburys F. W. Dent Stamford James Farrar This City William Cart Waterbury

Sent to Jail for Violating Volstead Act

U S District Attorney said no indictments were returned charging restaurant owners with profiteering. The attorney’s answer implied several proprietors had been arrested and were awaiting grand jury decision.

U. S

Foodstuffs Drop About 2 Per Cent

Washington report shows September retail food prices fell about two percent from August, with potatoes and sugar dropping notably while eggs pork chops and oranges rose modestly. Wholesale prices fell five percent, and in some cities like Bridgeport and New Haven the retail decline was around one percent.

Washington Department of Lghora Bureau of Statistics Bureau Bridgeport New Haven

Searching party finds body of George Cowie in Norfolk

A searching party for George Cowie aged 40 who left home yesterday saying he was ill found his body in a pool at Stock ledges in Norfolk this afternoon.

George Cowie Norfolk Stocledges

Policeman Convicted in New Haven Burglary Case

New Haven police officer Joseph Brown was found guilty by a jury after a two day trial for burglary after being found in a saloon early morning. Sentence was deferred.

New Haven Joseph Brown

Five Hurt as Iney Crash Involves Bus and Streetcar

A Bridgeport bound bus overturned on Walnut Beach road near Creek Bridge Naugatuck avenue at 730 yesterday morning after colliding with a streetcar. Five aboard were injured lightly and treated by Dr. Ends of Milford before being sent home. Burglars stole goods valued at 1009 dollars and a camera from George Weyrer's shop at 216 Brooks Street Tuesday night. The burglary was found by the proprietor yesterday morning with a rear window entry.

Citney Saul Romeo Bridgeport Walnut Beach Road Creek Bridge Naugatuck Avenue Fven Onds Milford Willer George Weyrer Brooks Street

Municipal Frivels Committee to Meet at Chamber of Commerce

The Merchante Committee of the Municipal Frivels will meet at the Chamber of Commerce this morning at 10 o'clock to discuss staging events for the Hollowman celebration. The committee includes A. S. Anderson, John Lynch, Ben V. Morrison, Joseph Marvin, P. B. Keene, and 5 others. Torrington, Ort reports 237 new voters between October 6 and October 19, of whom 1,598 are women.

Chamber of Commerce Taylor A. S. Anderson John Lynch Ben l V. Morrison Joseph Marvin Keene Torrington Ort

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