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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1920
Page
4
Bridgeport residents flood letters and remarks showing ardent support for jitneys and for restoring trolleys. Citizens tout lower fares, quicker rides, and cleanliness of trolleys, while jitneys are praised for timely service and affordability amid crowded streets.
Cleveland August 16 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers bank, recently chartered in Washington, will open November 1. A 20 story building will be erected to house the bank when conditions improve. Warren S. Stone said capital is 1 million dollars. Dividends limited to 10 percent and stock restricted to Brotherhood members.
Commerce Monthly argues that British taxes cited by the Chancellor inflate relative burden when state and local taxes are included. The National Bank of Commerce estimates direct US taxes at about 53 per person versus 78.13 per person in Great Britain, after broader budgeting considerations.
Bridgeport residents express differing opinions on jitney versus trolley service. The Bridgeport Times invites readers to mark their preference on a coupon and mail or bring it to 179 Fairfield Avenue for tabulation.
About 15,000 Irish sympathizers gathered at Madison Square Garden to denounce British authorities for Archbishop Mannix’s removal from the Baltic region and to attack the so called eighty eighth and most inhuman coercion act. Speakers included Major Michael Kelly Frank P Walsh Lawrence Ginnell Monsignor Joseph Mooney and others. A cablegram to Mannix denounced the detention as an outrage and warned against partnership with Britain in such acts.
St Louis August 16 The Committee on Professional Ethics and Grievances urges organized bar association activity to endorse judicial candidates for a uniform, efficient bench. It recommends incorporation of bars with Canon Ethics, centralization of the committee, and tests to ensure character. Names listed include Jesup, Patterson, Shearer, Brown, and Carter.
A fragmentary report notes an auto driver puncturing a tire in front of a house on a Sunday and pausing for thirty minutes. It mentions political talk favoring women’s suffrage and a stray remark about cats and a buichae shan.
Knights of Columbus delegates arriving from the United States on the Leopoldina were welcomed in Paris and at Metz for the Lafayette statue dedication on August 21. Supreme Knight James A Flaherty delivered a cardinal letter to Cardinal Amette who expressed that America stands with France. The visit had red tape waived and Marshal Foch provided an aide for battlefield tours beginning Thursday.
The United States has become a major re distributor of foreign merchandise since World War I and the canal opening. Bank of New York notes trade gains from 1914 to 1920 with re exports climbing from 25 million to 161 million dollars, suggesting lasting benefits from new routes and war disruptions.
Flashes Miss Ethel Donaghue of Hartford appointed assistant attorney general in the admiralty department of the Department of Justice. Also notes other items including a Cincinnati girl looping the loop 87 times, a drowning in Savin Rock, and various international and local incidents.
Washington Aug 16 final rites were paid to Major General William C Gorgas former surgeon general of the army who died in London. Services were held at the Church of the Epiphany and burial took place in Arlington Cemetery with official Washington paying respects.
Secretary Baker Major General March and the justices of the Supreme Court led honorary pallbearers. Military pallbearers included General Pershing and Major General Leonard Wood. A brief obituary item notes the attendance and roles of these high profile figures.
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