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Bridgeport Times in Bridgeport, Connecticut

31 Aug 1920

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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1920

Page

6

Jitney buses push to end trolley tie up in Bridgeport

A packed Bridgeport meeting hears arguments over restoring trolley service or expanding jitney buses. Attorneys, business leaders, and jitney advocates clash with Connecticut Company officials while calling for city regulated routes, potential franchise talks, and a swift, fair resolution.

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Davis Norwalk Merritt Fr. Davis Chamber of Commerce Compa John B. Schwartz Bridgeport Bus Corporation Storrs William J. Flood Shelton Street John A. Orr Marsh de Forest Orr Traffic Commission Jude DeForest Mr. DeForest Banks Connecticut Company South Avenue North Avenue Mr. Orr Mr. Marsh Bridgeport General Assembly Board of Aldermen DeForest Dodge Harry Frank Bridgeport Pits Corporation Frank Assembly Storre Mid Mr. Botans Milford Walnut Beach Connesticut Company Common Council Neil M. Muirhead Business Men's Association Brnt Public Utilities Commission Mr. Muirhead Ordinance Committee Connecticut’ Company Hilde John Massoth Main Street Fairfield Avenue Joseph Pennell Pennell Thea Hoelcomb Holcomb
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British miners discuss strike possible nationwide action

In London on August 21 a majority of Britain's miners voted to strike with demands debated by the executive committees of the miners' federation, the Transport Workers' Union, and the National Union of Railwaymen. Government negotiations may resume, while some manufacturers threaten plant closures if a strike is called.

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London Great Britain Miners’ Federation Transport Workers’ Union National Union of Railwaymen Mati
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Germany dumping poor goods here and abroad

Washington reports that Germany is dumping surplus inferior goods in the United States and England. Exports to Great Britain are marked Made in America while exports to the United States are marked Made in England. Officials say German exporters use this to retain trade and gain quick profits on otherwise unsold articles, discrediting American and British manufacturers.

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Washington Aus Germany United States England Great Britain America Adviers
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Sweden Eyes 2.8 Percent Alcohol Limit Vote

Stockholm reports a government committee recommends banning drinks over 2.8 per cent alcohol and submits absolute prohibition to a public vote. The panel cites America’s prohibition results while noting growing claims of larger heads.

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Stockholm America
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Little Children Dresses in Gingham for Sale

Youth dresses in sizes 2 to 6 feature lavender pink blue and black checks with poplin or chambray collars and embroidered designs. Made with tape seams and neat sack and cute eat pockets priced at $2.69.

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Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand Ad for Hindle Hartigan

A faded ad touts Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand as a quick mood lift and nervous system tonic. It promises relief in three days with a money back offer at Hindle Pharmacy and Hartigan Drug Stores for the first box purchased.

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Ambition Brand Hindle Pharmacy Hartigan Drug Stores Hindie Pharmacy Hartigan Drug Store Wendell
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