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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1920
Page
4
A recap of scattered events including the end of a Lower California rebellion, debates over Dr Gray’s property purchase near Washington, political tensions around President Wilson, and various local incidents such as the Baltimore shooting, Dublin post office raid, and factory reopenings. Also notes on Coolidge family affairs and campaign crowds.
An exhausted motorist finds a tire blister on the side wall but the tread remains intact. A puncture slowly seals with tread, trapping air as fabric buckles, forming a blister that bursts under pressure and damages the carcass. a tire surgeon should inspect such casings promptly.
Veterans convene with 262 delegates from 92 posts expected for meetings in Bridgeport. Major General O Ryan may attend. events include luncheon by Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis and Rotary and a theater reception. Ongoing debates include charter revocation of Middle Town Post and amendments to the constitution. Philo C Calhoun leads Connecticut department. The American Legion outlines aims and eligibility. Kellerman film venture announced with Annette Kellerman Productions Co. Equity pact settled with touring managers.
Bridgeport residents show differing opinions on preferred public transport with jitneys or trolleys. The Bridgeport Times asks readers to mark their choice on a coupon for tabulation after sending it to the newspaper office.
Delegates from burley tobacco growers in Kentucky Ohio and Indiana will convene in Lexington on August 18 to decide if 50,000 growers producing about 300 million pounds annually should cut out the 1921 crop. A prior August 4 meeting saw 500 farmers vote in favor, but broader representation is sought.
In the United States District Court District of Connecticut Richard Salzstein is adjudicated bankrupt and creditors meet Aug 27 1920 at 1 00 A M at the County Court House Bridgeport Conn to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct business. Referee John Keogh Bridgeport Conn Aug 17 1920.
Judge John W. Banke denied the temporary injunction sought by William A. and Mary F. Leahy against the Aluminum Castings Company of Fairfield Avenue. The denial does not bar further court action. The Leahys seek 10000 damages claiming factory gases kill vegetables and factory noises render their Post Road home uninhabitable. The scene at the Buffalo Express reports the judge’s tense exchange with law officers.
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