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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1920

Page

2

School Rooms to Be Used by Women

The board approved purchasing two portable school rooms at Longfellow to relieve crowded basements. Six prior portable buildings already exist, costing 47 900 dollars. total project expenses, including toilets and furnishings, run about 49 000. Funding comes from a 40 000 note issue, leaving about 4 000 for further portable needs.

H. S. Challenger Ochool Houses Sylvancrest ‘V Shelton Weil Nwalke Sdecka Longfellow School Com Missioner Bell Missioner Burns Ieity Eity Bell H L. Dillon Upt J. Siawson Jackson ‘School Tae Mulvihill Pouiy Uhey Bane Board of Re ‘Creation Committee On

Foreign Exchange Quotes From New York Market

The New York foreign exchange market reports sterling at 3.44 on bills, 3.48 on demand, and 3.49 on cables. Francs bid 6.64, cables 6.31. Marks demand 1.60, cables 1.61. Live and Austrian rates shown with other minor currencies.

New York Sepe Ariel

Democrats Discuss Campaign Finance Meeting in New Haven

Candidates Tyrie Lonergan and Wagner attended a Democratic finance meeting at the state committee headquarters in Hotel Gate New Haven. Also present were Walsh and Welch with plans for an upcoming campaign rally at Music Hall New Haven on October 15. Bourke Cochran of New York was noted as a speaker with national figures to be announced.

Ameetine Demboeratic State Central Committee New Haven Rolin A. Tyler Augustine Lonergan United States Ernest O. Wagner Leutenant Albert P. Walsh Fannie Nixon Welch Messrs. Tyr¢e Lonergan Hartford Bourke ~ Cochran New York Music Hall

Miss Spetrino Weds Amedeo Giannattasio in Local Mass

Miss Mary Spetrino daughter of is cited, marries Amedeo Giannattasio at Mary Rosary church in a nuptial Mass officiated by Rev. Michael Keating. Attendants included Angeline Spetrino as maid of honor and bridesmaids Helen Forte Rose Cennarno Carmela Capuanno. Ralph Capuanno serves as best man. Ushers listed as John Cesario Maurice Guerra Luigi.

Mary Spetrino Mira Frank Spetrino Main Street Amedeo Giannattasio Mary Rosary Church Michael Keating Iss ‘Angeline ‘Spetrino Uaid Helen’ Forte Rose Cennarno Carmela Capuanno Waterbury Ralph Capuanno Werd John Cesario New York City Maurice Guerra Luigi

Highest Honor for Justice Wheeler at Italian ceremony

Chief Justice George W. Wheeler will receive the insignia of Cavaliere of the Order of the Crown of Italy at a banquet tonight at the Garden of Caserta. He will be greeted by 124 Tallantine residents as Consul DeCicco presents the honor. The organizing committee is led by Dr Formichella and Louis Covozza. Speakers include Dr Nicola Mariani, Homer Cummings, Mayor Wilson, Rev A F Campbell, Rev Ty Sleint, and Consul DeCicco.

George W. Wheeler Itelisne Formichella Louis Covozza Nicola Mariani New Haven Homer Cummings Wilson A. F Campbell Ty Sleiant John A A. Orr Pagseuale Altieri Parmichella Consul DeCicso

Sapuanne Giannastasio Honeymoon Trip Planned

Sapuanne of Waterbury and the Bridgeport Hardware employee groom Mr Giannastasio left at 11 o'clock last night for a honeymoon trip covering New York City Philadelphia Atlantic City and Washington DC They will reside at 1846 Rain Street after October 3.

Sapuanne Waterbury Bridgeport Hardware Corporation Giannastasio New York City Philadelphia Atlantic City Washington, D. C Rain Street

Cleveland Erects Stand For World Series Games

Cleveland to seat 500 in temporary stands at League Park starting tomorrow morning. James C. Dunn, president of the baseball club, says extra seating is to meet possible World Series crowd, acknowledging the gamble of waiting for the flag decision.

Cleveland James C. Dunn Mand Besball

Harding Pledges A High Tariff

The article quotes Harding defending protectionist policy and a strong tariff to protect American industry and labor. It argues for a robust merchant marine, revised tariffs, and national shipping development to avert an import flood that could damage the economy, with a pledge that Republicans will prevent such outcomes in the November election.

Vope Agal Davion Nationa

Leonard Refuses Old Bills Payment

Leonard said the town committee will review overdue bills totaling about five thousand dollars, contracted by two former town committees to elect Mayor Wilson. He blamed the Wilson regime for deficits and questioned funding sources while noting a $941 bill from a local company, months overdue.

Wilson John A. Ieonard Iepublican Town Committee de Leonard Tals

Driver ejected after city crash on Grand Street Bridge

Lewia Costa of Birmingham Street suffered deep lacerations and back sprains after a wagon he rode in was struck by a jitney on Grand Street Bridge. The bus toppled, hit a light pole, and the driver panicked, fleeing as Costa’s frightened horse bolted. He was rushed to Lie Emergancy hospital by Dr. A Maxwell. bus bore the license PS-768.

Lewia Costa Birmingham Street Grand Street Bridge Lua Costa Cragh A. Maxwell

Nagle Said To Steer Lenine Rise Amid War Talks

A parliamentary report alleges Nagle helped Lenine rise by advising German contacts and acting as an intermediary. It claims Lenine was German-connected, sent from Germany to Russia, with Nagle's visits and reports shaping U S understanding of Bolshevist sympathies during 1917 and 1918. The commission urged barring Nagle from admittance.

Tota Sy Lenine Letine Nagle Learinss Lenize Switzerland Leonie Sesi Germany Big Vigle Rusnit Agaspy Kereneig Nelson Das Sweden Lena Stockholm Russia United States Depariment

Police Round up Alleged Loiterers Near Seaview and Barnum

Police last night rounded up a boss and several young men for loitering near Seaview and Barnum avenues violating the city ordinance. Charles Anderson, 719 Brewers Street, who was to appear in city court for reckless driving, failed to appear and was arrested for arraignment. New Haven authorities aid George Devoe in a Robbery case on 25 Atwaters Street. Devoe possessed valuables identified by Decreaks as belonging to him, tied to the day’s events.

Seaview Barnum Avenues Charles Anderson Brewster Street Esterday New Haven George Devoe Charlen Detreaks Atwaters Street New Saven Devoe Lovin Me Broughly Co Beta

Naval men visit homes in this city

John O'Brien of Darlington South Carolina water tender and dob Riley of Philadelphia first glass Breman members of the crew of the U8 74 renewing aeavalirt ances in Bridgeport Riley served on the U S SCeRald in the transport service during the war in Uta convoy when the U S Covington was sunk by an enemy torpedo outside of Brest Brance The DeKalb was at the extreme left of the convoy when the torpedo still as the Covington O'Brien served on the U S Janis a Mincesweeper which did meritor ions forRf honeycombing the ap proaches to its under water pine

John O'Brien Darlington South Carolina Dob Riley Philadelphia Glass Breman Bridgeport Riley U.S. Scerald Uta U.S

Three Young Men Held Over City Holdups

Ernest Barship 29 of Main Street was arrested with two others after a hold up at a high store on Tranlstay venue. A second trio attempted to rob Samuel Slavin at Lafayette and Gregory streets. The suspects confessed. arrests by Detective Sergeants Malone Burns Derrick and officers Clary Clancy and Voccolta.

Ernest Barship Tranlstay Samuel Slavin Lafayette Gregory Streets Slavin Malone Burns Derrick Clary Clancy Voccolta

Railway worker killed in high tension section incident

Stamford reports a New York New Haven Hartford rail road employee Geortt Zerguson was killed while on duty in the high tension electrical section at Hye during a generator for an unidentified event. The details are unclear due to the damaged source text.

Stamford Geortt Zerguson New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Hye

Just One Application and the Hairs Vanish

An old advertisement promotes a depilatory treatment called detatone. It claims quick removal of hairy growths with a paste of powdered detatone and water applied to the skin for one to three minutes, then washed away. It suggests buying the original package for certain results.

Dr Williams Pink Pills Promise Digestion Aid

An advertisement claims Dr Williams Pink Pills enrich blood to improve digestion and relieve chronic indigestion. It links anemia to indigestion and asserts pills boost oxygen in blood, toning vitality. Readers are urged to request a guide and consider a trial, with pricing noted as 60 cents per box.

Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Benenecetady, &. Y

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