Bridgeport Tin and Evening Farmer Front Matter Ad
Bridgeport daily newspaper page from March 10 1920 announces publication details The Bridgeport Tin and Evening Farmer offers Daily and Weekly editions with rates 50 cents a month six dollars a year weekly one dollar annual in advance It lists Associated Press news and declares Bridgeport Connecticut as the publication place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Tin and Evening Farmer
Bryant, Grifith & Bru
New York
Boston
Chicago
Associated PR
The
Farmer Publishing Co
Fairflela Ave
Bridgeport
Conn
Associated Press
Post Olive
Connecticut
Back Pay for Soldiers A Nation's Debt of Honor
The author argues that paying soldiers back pay is a moral obligation despite higher taxes. War raised costs and taxes, yet soldiers paid in full with valor, saving taxpayers vast sums. Discharged servicemen faced hardship, buying outfits and traveling home at their own expense. Connecticut emphasizes dignity for reintegration. The nation owes soldiers debt of honor that cannot be repudiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Connecticut
Milford commuter plea for more railroad stops
The Milford Times cites a reader’s practical suggestion for local trains to stop at East Side near Seaview Avenue and near the viaduct on the West. The writer argues Bridgeport with a larger population has fewer stops and urges stops to ease work commutes.
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Milford
Times
Bridgeport
Seaview Avenue
Unnecessary Antagonism in Prohibition Debate
The piece defends the Catholic church against attacks tied to Prohibition. It cites Bishop Nilan in Connecticut and Fr. Matthew as temperance advocates whose lectures and writings helped advance the cause. It cautions against unnecessary enmity, noting brewers once suffered when opposing women's suffrage.
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R. Anderson
Connecticut
Nilan
Matthew
Anderson
Ireland
Changing News Emphases Reflect Public Taste Shifts
An analysis notes a shift in newspapers from sensational crime and scandal to coverage of legislation, government movements, labor disputes, and commodity prices. The trend aims to inform thinking readers and reduce reliance on sensational items while maintaining some emphasis on unusual events within a broader, saner reporting framework.
Passenger rail stop plans stir Milford vote
A Milford councilman calls for immediate rail stops at Fast Site Rear Seaview avenue and West Sidr near Horan's to boost passenger business. The proposal suggests three stations in Milford and nearby Bridgeport, urged by William T. Hoyt, arguing it would double railroad passenger traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enurel Reach
Miford
Mark Eijor
The
Times
Troiler Ompans
Seaview Avenue
West Sidr
Horan’s
Milford
Hridgeport
Guilford Towed In After Sinking Off Nantucket Shoals
The Shipwreck Board steamer Guilford abandoned off Nantucket Shoals was towed to Nantucket today by the coast guard cutter Acushnet. The coal laden vessel, en route from Norfolk to Boston, lay well out of water and on an even keel despite the voyage.
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Nantucket
Mass
Shippiic Board
Guilford
Nantucket Shoals
Coast Guard
Acushnet
Norfolk
Boston
Streetcar men walk out in wage dispute
Atlanta motormen and conductors voted to quit work in protest of a wage award by a board of arbitration. They demanded the 15 percent increase to match living costs, saying the decision fails to raise wages to the level of the cost of living. The stoppage halted portions of Atlanta’s street car system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Stelke
Money Garnisheed in Hat Co. Suit Over Loans
Money deposited in Danbury and Bethel banks in the name of the Patr bury Hat Co. has been garnisheed in a suit for 2500 damages started by Nathan Sosen and others against the Hat Co. It is claimed the company owes 1975.04 for money loaned. The papers in the suit have been served on officers of the Fairbury Hat Co. The suit is returnable to the April term of court. The Fairbury Hat Co. is located in Bethel.
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Danbury
Bethel
Patrbury Hat Co
Nathan Sosen
The
Hat Co
Rosen
Fairbury Hat Co
Senator Bloch Reaches Charleston In Charleston West Virginia
Senator Jeese A. Bloch of Wheeling completed a 3000 mile trip from California to Charleston to vote on the Federal Suffrage amendment in the West Virginia Senate. Supporters hoped his arrival would break the long deadlock between pro and anti suffrage factions as the special session opened.
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Charleston
W. Va
Jeese A. Bloch
Wheeling
California
Senate
West Virginia
Bloch
Three Aviators Killed In Marine Plane Crash Near Miami
Maxwell Blanchard of Chicago pilot Charles Sims of New York and Kenneth Earle of Montclair New Jersey medics were killed when a three seated seromarine craft crashed to earth near Hillsboro Light about 25 miles north of Miami. Cause of the accident was not determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami, Fla
Maxwell Blanchard
Chicago
Charles Sims
New York
Kenneth Earle
Montclair
N. J
Hillsboroh Light
Miami
Williams Freed After Ransom Capture Near El Paso
Joseph Williams of El Paso, an employee of the American Smelting and Refining Company, was captured and held for ransom by Francisco Villa when bandits wrecked a train on the Mexican Central Railroad last Thursday. Williams was freed, per a telegram from his employer received today.
Attack on Joseph Calabrin Near Waltersville School
Police could not identify the assailants who slashed Joseph Calabrin of 4 Booth Street last night. The attack occurred in the yard of Waltersville school on Hamilton Street shortly after dark as he was waylaid by two men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Calabrin
Booth Street
Waltersville School
Hamilton Street
Conference on Education for Working Youth in Bridgeport
A public conference and open discussion on education for children who leave school to work will be held tomorrow night in Bridgeport High School auditorium. Payson Smith, Boston Commissioner of Education, leads, with Bridgeport educators, manufacturers, and union members debating labor code reviews and work permit rules, plus the value of a continuing evening vocational program for ages 11 to 18. Samuel J. Simpson opens remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers’ Leave
Bridgeport Board of Education
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeport Central Labor Union
Payson Smith
Boston
Connecticut
Samuel J. Simson
Bridgeport
Obituary Notices For Noonan and Hilda McDowell
Funeral services for Michael Noonan were held this morning from his home at 403 Madison Avenue and St Patrick's Church with a solemn high mass. Pallbearers named, interment in St Michael's Cemetery vault. Hilda McDowell, 28, died after pneumonia at Bridgeport Hospital. Funeral Friday at 2:30 from August G Taker's Mortuary Chapel. Burial Lakeview Cemetery.
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Michael Noonan
Madison Avenue
St. Patrick's Church
John C. Lynch
Edward Shaughnessey
William Dwyer
Edward Noonan
William Clancy
Joseph McGarcule
Michael McKipman
Edward Lyddy
William Halpin
St Michael's Cemetery
Hilda McDowell
John McDowell
Bridgeport Hospital
Lillian
Bertha
Hilda
Dorothy
August G. Taker
W. H. Jepson
St. Luke's Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Kiley
John Kiley
Housatonic Avenue
S. J. Hrdina
St Patrick's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Adowell
St.Augustine's Church
Automobile Cortez
Quirk
Nellie Quirk
Bassick Avenue
St Peter's Church
Reilly
Ellen
Thomas Reilly
M. J. Gannon
John Street
St. Peter’s Church
Three Jitney Drivers Arrested for No Licenses
Three Jitney drivers Joseph Lacquer of 1296 Hancock Avenue Fatha u Hrary of 1192 Hancock Avenue and Albert Pothava of 1518 Pem broke Street were arrested by Special Oliver Gleason for operating without drivers licenses in 1920. They were released on own recognizance and to appear in city court tomorrow. They will obtain proper licenses in the meantime.
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Joseph Lacquer
Hancock Avenue
Fathau Hrary
Albert Pothava
Pembroke Street
Oliver Gleason
Merching
Market flooded with imitations across goods
A historical note claims manufacturers and dealers produce imitations of spark plugs and other items. The public should beware fake goods, favor advertised, trusted home merchants, and buy products bearing the maker’s name to ensure quality and identification.
Albany Bill Defines Intoxicating Beverages
Albany, N Y March 10 A bill by Assemblyman Maurice Bloch Democrat of New York defines intoxicating beverages as those containing more than 3 12 per cent of alcohol by weight The measure imitates Governor Edwards New Jersey bill adapted to this state and was introduced in the legislature today It seeks to standardize what constitutes an intoxicant for enforcement purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Maurice Bloch
New York
Edwards
New Jersey
Aviator Burned to Death Near New Paris Ind
Lieut Clayton Stoner of Chicago identified by clothing marks burned to death when his government airplane fell near New Paris Indiana around 10 am. He likely became lost in mist while attempting to find the Wabash river a common flight path for mail carriers in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ind
Clayton Stoner
Chicago
New Paris
Stoner
Wabash River
Judge Miller Attends Probate Association Convention
Judge Paul L. Miller attends the Hartford convention of the State Probate association. The next convention will be held in Hartford in May, the first time in 15 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul L. Miller
Hartford
State Probate Association
Arthur Not Kidnapped Says American Consul Near Nogales
James M. Arthur, manager of the Mexican Consolidation Mining Co., is safe near Nogales, Mexico, according to the American consul reported to the state department. No kidnapping occurred as previously feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James M. Arthur
Mexican Consolidation Mining Co
Nogales
Mexico
State Department
Imperial government condemns attacks on entente missions
The government has sued a proclamation signed by Premier Bauer condemning attacks on members of entente missions. It proclaims the minister of defense will act with greatest severity to punish excesses.
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Perlin
Imperial
Bauer
Cold snap may ruin fruit crop in northern France
A severe cold wave in northern France damages blooming fruit trees and risks ruining the season’s harvest. Paris reports serious damage across regions where orchards are in bloom, with concerns high for overall fruit production.
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Paris
Havas
France
Orders Rise at United States Steel Corp
New York March 10 unfilled orders of the United States Steel Corporation for February 29 stood at 9 502 081 tons, up 216 640 from January 31 and marking the ninth straight monthly rise. January 31 totals were 9 283 441 and December 31 were 8 265 366. Uncontested divorce suits set for Friday in Superior Court include four Bridgeport residents, with hearings by Judge Keeter and State Referee Rorabach handling other cases.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Coporation
Bridgeport
Keeter
Rorabach
Kupfer
Josephine Earle Knapp
Lena Sarno
Domenico Sarno
Westport
Margaret E. Fuchs
Maxmilian
Puchs
Stamford
Smith Fined Seven Dollars After Coat Theft Claim
Harold Smith a man of New York City employed in local freight yards for about a week was arrested after a railroad worker accused him of stealing a coat on a train from New York to New Haven. In City Court he denied the theft but was fined seven dollars plus costs. he claimed the coat was given to him by another colored man named Farrell.
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Harold Smith
New York City
New York
New Haven
Smith
Farrell
Robbery Report Involving Local Key Worker
Peter Ferno reported to police that a break in occurred at his home on 17 East Washington Avenue yesterday afternoon. A gold watch and $50 in cash were taken. Authorities suspect a key worker may be responsible.
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Peter Ferno
East Washington Avenue
Attack on Allied Commission in Breslau
March 9 a mob attacked members of the allied military commission at Breslau. Police intervention saved the representatives from injury as the crowd grew heated and some were pelted before dispersal.
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Paris
Allied Military Commission
Breslau
Portia and the feminist debate in a world of air
The text contrasts two views of women from Portia’s example, noting her as a lawyer who outmaneuvers men with a master stroke. It also cites a joint commission opinion by the Aero Club of America and the Aerial League of America arguing the United States can lead in civilian aeronautical activities and aircraft markets.
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Portia
Antonio
United States
The
Aero Club of America
Aerial League of America
Looking Back Fifty Years. Inman steamers cut prices
From The Farmer, March 10 1870. Gold decline lets Inman line lower fares, as shown by Hatch Watson bankers sole Bridgeport agents. Weston Seminary head A S Jarvis and 50-60 pupils rode sleigh to City Hotel, well behaved and presentable. J Newton Standish touts cheap writing materials by direct purchasing. Brinsmade Hincks offer silver coin change with spring stock. Bridgeport sewer tapping banned without Board permission.
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Inman
Hatch & Watson
Bridgeport
A. S. Jarvis
Weston
J. Newton Standish
Brinsmade & Hincks
Sterling House
Board of Bridge Commissioners
Suit to test Federal Trade Commission over coal reports
The FTC is challenged over its form and instructions for coal mining reporting. The suit argues the commission lacks authority to demand these reports, contends the act is unconstitutional if such authority exists, and asserts power over reports was transferred to the fuel administration by a presidential order.
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Commission
Treasury Department
Congress
Fuel Administration
Think Grand Lodge Demands and Union Prospects in Bridgeport
The article reports Lodge No 20 members debating unconditional acceptance of demands and considering allied moves with the Adoration of Micrometer Lodge of New York City to join with New York machinists in forming the International Metal Workers Union. The One Big Union shows interest in Bridgeport machinists as a field to promote unity. F R Knight of the O B U will address Lodge No 30 to outline benefits of joining.
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Bridgeport
Lodge No. 20
New York City
Lodge 30
New York
International Metal Workers Union
One Big
F. R. Knight
Deaths From Milk Diphtheria Strikes Greenwich Town
Reports by Dr. E K DeWitt reveal two child deaths and several serious illnesses in Greenwich traced to milk from a farm with a diphtheria carrier employee. Notices of local obituaries follow for Kiley, Dowell, Reddin, Quirk, Reilly with funeral details and cemetery interments.
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Greenwich
E. K. DeWitt
Passenger Service Resumes on All Maine Rail Lines
Portland Maine March 1 full passenger service resumed on all lines of the Boston and Maine and Maine Central railroads in the state after two months of storms caused stoppages. Partial freight service began but car shortages limited operations. Great Britain will resume relations with Mexico. We tried it several times but it never seemed to work.
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Portland
Maine
Lnes
Boston and Maine and
Maine Central
Great Britain
Mexico
Buffalo
WANTS AND OFFERS LISTED IN AMITYVILLE AD RUNDOWN
Classified notices include a lost near the railroad station with a purse, business cards, and operator's license. a for sale upright tubular boiler from Schultze's Cleaners. the Hotel Alpine inviting weekly or monthly rates with rooms and baths. and a WANTED ad seeking women attendants or nurses in a sanitarium near New York with wages and board.
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Bullard Machine Tool Co
Call Schultze's
HOTEL
Alpine
Gold St
New York
Ad- Sreas
Amityville
Notice to Property Owners and Probate Hearing 1920
Notice to property owners to file liens on unpaid 1918 taxes by March 31 1920 at the City Hall Tax Collector office. Also probate court notice for the Estate of Paul Puchy Monroe deceased, hearing set March 16 1920 in Bridgeport with required notices.
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Howard F. Smith
State OF Connecticut
District OF Bridgeport
Bridgeport
Paul Puchy
Monroe
Paul L, Ey A
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Suazy Wiliam T. Hoyt
Dwig
Senator Bloch
Williams
Orithary
Miller
Arthur
Allied Commission
Federal Trade | Commission
Grand Lodge
Les
J. P. Curnin
Fairfield Ave
Casino Key Fitting Co
State St
Stratford Avenue Bridge
Wilds
Trac
Director of Public Works
United States District Court
District OF Connecticut
Albert Goodman
Albert Goorman
Horace Fashion Shop
Fairfield
John Keogh
County Court House
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