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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1920

Page

12

Lieut O Brien Didnt Slay Self

Lieut Pat OBrien famed for a World War I escape from a German train did not die by suicide in a Los Angeles hotel room The family claims murder and calls for a broader probe with Merwin OBrien and Virgil Moore directing the Los Angeles side They cite threats to OBrien by a woman and allege the death note and lack of wound marks as suspicious

Pat O'Brien Bridgeport Los Angeles Clara Clegg Monence IL Cleszsien O'Brien Merwin O'Brien Flyer Virgil Moore

Where is Valera Hiding as Boland Seeks Clues

New York dispatch reports Harry Boland, secretary to Eamonn de Valera, cannot locate the Irish Republic leader. Boland says de Valera's seclusion causes embarrassment and he hoped to confer in New York after Mass., while Mrs Muriel MacSwiney sails for Britain aboard the Panhandle State to Boulogne and London.

New York Eamonn de Valera Harry Boland Boland de Valera Massachusetts Muriel MacSwiney Cork Worcester Atlantic Irish “Executive Irish Republic Ireland MacSwiney Great Britain United States Mail Steamship Company Panhandle

Woman Forced To The Altar Annulment Case

Judge William Maltbie ordered the annulment of Julia Warshaw Berman of Stamford from Jascob Berman of New Haven after hearing evidence from committee Thomas W. Cullinan. The plaintiff claimed underage status and lack of consent given on May 11, 1920 due to drugging.

Julia Warshaw Berman Stamford Jascob Berman New Haven William M. Maltbie Thomas W. Cullinan Anna Frolo Klimas Greenwich John Klimax Maltbie Josephine EB. Dodd John E. Dodd Brooklyn

Hadley Store Grows Again

Hadley Furniture Co. has leased the Wentworth building on John Street adjoining the current Hadley store, planning extensive alterations to create the largest Hadley store in New England outside Boston. Negotiations with the Masonic Temple for two adjoining Broad Street shops were recently completed, with immediate possession and remodeling already underway.

Bridgeport Hadley Furniture Co Wentworth John Street Hadley Mix Wentworth Furniture Co Hadley Co Masonic Temple Broad Street New England Boston

Social whirl fades into New Year plans in town

Mrs Frank Hickman entertains Rosalyn Breeden of Miss Houve's Boston school for several days while Miss Agnes and Miss Lucille Marsh of Colorado avenue depart for New York to see Broadway shows and visit Smith and Barnard colleges. Mrs Justin Wilson hosts a large New Year’s Eve party with the Novelty Four orchestra. over 100 guests expected. Mrs Charles Haynes held a Christmas gathering at her Merchant Street home with a decorated tree and gifts. Beatrice Marsh of 800 Colorado avenue will spend the weekend in New York with Miss Moselle Smallhurst of Smith college.

Frank Hickman Myrtle Avenue Rosalyn Breeden Miss Houve Boston Agnes Lucille Marsh Walter E. Marsh Colorado Avenue New York City Thetropolis Miss Lucil Smith College Barnard College Justin Wilson Park Place Club Charles Haynes Merchant Street Beatrice Marsh Buckingham Mish Colorado Avene Moselle Smallhurst

Bridgeport Briefs Highlights Local Board, Prices, and Plans

An eight year reappointment to the Park board goes to Louis Kutscher Jr. president of Home Products Co. Pies are noted as the best selling item. Frisbie Co. drops price to 25 cents. Milk dealers plan lower prices amid talks with New York producers. Board of Education boosts milk for underfed children from 1000 to 2000 dollars after finding 2000 malnutrition cases. Supt S J Slawson appeals for 10000 to support Americanization in night schools. Fairfield County legislators caucus in room 61 at the State Capitol Tuesday night before session. Education seeks 500 more dollars via city collection. Gen Edwards invites Marshals’dain and Foch to Yankee Division reunion in Boston next July. Ingersoll Construction Co. wins permit for roller coaster and related attractions at Steeplechase Island. Bulls yesterday totaled 142775.

Park Board Louis Kutscher, Jr The Home Products Co Edwards I'dain Foch Boston

Why Endure Wash Day? Let Us Do Your Laundry

The ad invites readers to relieve wives of washing drudgery by using a service. It asserts the venture is affordable and satisfying, promising contentment at home by outsourcing laundry duties.

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