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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1920
Page
5
Brooklawn Dancing Pavilion hosts a grand opening tonight with a lively Jazz Band from New York, famed for Madison Square Garden performances. Dancing is set, with Brooklin Band headlining and a special attraction promised to delight attendees.
SCRANTON area coal operators and miners signed a one year contract approved by the Seal commission and President Wilson, but the deal was rejected by the miners. A back pay settlement was set for October 15, and talks noted the wage award as economically unsound, with possible new demands via regular channels. About half of 179,000 miners faced wage changes. several union leaders warned of potential activity if demands grow.
A vintage columN presents a Q and A style survey of movie production in the era. It asks about films in the Annions and Canidae last year and notes thirty fans in America, with answers naming trainers and performers. It references Theda Bara Esther and the Binneys and mentions plans for stage work in Europe this winter.
Elizabeth Nolan longtime city resident dies at her daughter's home after fifty years in the community. She was a St. Charles church member, survived by daughters Mrs. Holz and Mrs. Whiting, son William H. Nolan, sister Catherine Mollan of Chicago, four grandchildren, and other relatives. Funeral from Mrs. Katz home with solemn mass at St. Charles church, burial at Michael's cemetery. Also notes the funeral of Sarah J. Ayers held at Washington Park M R church with Rev. Archibald Campbell officiating and burial in Mountain Grove cemetery.
Cleveland report from September describes police headquarters handling intoxicated drivers. A sergeant orders sobriety tests as drivers wobble and fall, with one man named and removed.
An account describes Buppaloes in France, noting landscapes near Stannel Wells, desert-like lands, wild horses and buffalo herds, and extensive caves with stone and bronze age remnants. It highlights striking stalactites and ancient buildings, especially Roman period architecture.
The electrical house, owned by the San Francisco Electrical Development Lene and A com pany, attracted over 2,000 visitors in the first three days. The fully furnished exhibit demonstrates the value of convenient electrical outlets in homes.
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