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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1920

Page

10

New Haven Police Budget Seeks Pay Increase

The Board of Police Commissioners approved 1921 budget estimates and recommended a roughly 19 percent pay rise for all patrolmen sergeants and captains starting Jan 1 1921. Officers expect the increase sooner, arguing a prior special request should take effect before January. New pay scales reduce grades from five to four with new starting and top rates and sergeants and captains receive substantial annual raises.

New Haven Aus Board of Police Commissioner

Obituary notices mark passes of Florence Chavelie and others

Obituaries report Florence Chavelie of Stratford died at Memorial Hospital New York City she is survived by her husband Charles HL Chavelie and a daughter Bertha L Lockett of Stamford Funeral services were held at the Stratford home and burial planned at Woodlawn Cemetery New York Annie E Paylor Oppel 77 widow of Fred J Oppel died at her Walnut Beach Milford four sons a daughter survive her burial planned privately in Lakeview Cemetery Reuben Blake of Longmeadow Mass a former resident had funeral services at Stead Memorial chapel Mountain Grove cemetery Adeline S Curtis funeral held at 154 Coleman street with pastors officiating and delegations from local charities clubs pallbearers were her four sons burial to follow

Florence Chavelie Lorence Chavelie Charles HL Chavelie Weed Avenue Stratford Memorial Hospital New York City Bertha L. Lockett Stamford Woodlawn Cemetery New York Annie E. Paylor Oppel Fred J. Oppel Walnut Beach Milford Charles Gaston Victor Stanwood John W. Mallory New Haven Mr. Blanchard Lakeview Cemetery Reuben Blake Long Meadow Stead Memorial Joseph Guern- Boy Grace M. I. Church Mountain Grove Cemetery Adeline S. Curtis Coleman Street William H. Day United Congregational Church Richard L. Swain Associated Charities Art Club English Literary Club John K Henry Elliot R. Curtis

Japan plans to carry out Siberia policy despite opposition

Tokyo reports no signs Japan will back away from military arrangements in Siberia. The government outlined its Siberia policy and will amplify it in a forthcoming note to Washington. Nikolaievsk will remain under Japanese detachments with possible withdrawal delayed by harsh cold.

Tokio A. P Japan Siberia Washington Saghalien Nikolaievsk Siberian Primorskaia Maritime Cit United States

Dempsey Miske Fight Assured Labor Day Bout Near

Renton Harbor Michigan August 3 reports confirm Dempsey and Miske will box on Labor Day. Phil Campbell, business manager for the local boxing club, says Floyd Fitzsimmons sent word of a conference with Jack Kearns that resulted in Dempsey signing the articles of agreement.

Renton Harbor Mich Zack Dempsey Billy Miske Phil Campbell Henton Harbor Campbell Floyd Fitzsimmons New York Jack Kearns Dempsey

Athletes Train Hard Aboard Matoika for Olympic Games

On the Matoika bound for the Olympic games the American team enjoyed clear weather and strong workouts. Several athletes caught colds from a sudden temperature change, but a full training schedule proceeded, including an hour of drill under army officers to ensure a sharp appearance at the opening day parade. The steamer is set to reach the destination Saturday afternoon.

U. SS. Matoika A. P

Books Reprints and Fall Fashion Bargains

A sale listing offers reprints of classic titles at 95 cents on the main floor, alongside fashion and home goods. Jewelry, dresses, organdies, lingerie, and bedroom furniture are heavily reduced, with kitchenware and glassware in basement specials. Items include lamps, kimonos, hammocks, dining sets, lace, and various bags, all in August markdowns.

Furniture Sale In Progress With Odd Pieces And Tables

A furniture sale features odd pieces tables for libraries and living rooms chairs and rockers for porches Chinese grass furniture for verandahs and sun parlors. The listing highlights varied items suitable for domestic and sunroom settings.

Summer dress values and seasonable apparel sale

The notice touts excellent values in summer dresses with confidence for next season. Suits and coats are heavily discounted, including full length serges and prints, with many models at half price and accessories like wraps, capes, skirts, and blouses offered in clearance and mixed sizes.

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