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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1920

Page

2

Hitchcock Strong League Man Here On Monday

Gilbert M. Hitchcock of Nebraska, a prominent Democratic figure and Senate Foreign Relations ally, is set to speak at an Eagles Hall meeting Monday. Born 1869 in Cleveland, he trained in local schools and law, later founding Omaha Evening World and serving as congressman and U.S. Senator since 1911.

Mouseir Leccy Baker Mons Gilbert M. Hitchcock Faskn For the League Senate Prest League of Nations Jor Hitchcock Lawhigan University Wan Omaha Evening World Ha Morning, Evening Sun- World-Herald Lydia E. Pinkham Cedar Rapids Lydia 2. Pinkham Lydia E.pinkham Mrs. H. Koenis Ellis Bloyd Iowa

Burglars Take Greek Coins and Bonds at Beland Home

Thieves jimmy the front door of Denetri Beland’s home at 85 Clinton Avenue yesterday afternoon and steal 10 000 drachmas worth 2500 dollars, 125 dollars, and a 50 dollar Liberty bond from a bureau. The Greek money belonged to Balanci’s mother, who had come to this country six months ago seeking a better exchange rate. Minor burglaries reported include a Maplewood Avenue residence and Jacob Klinefelter’s Water Street store, with a rifle and other items taken.

Denetri Beland Clinton Avenue Greece Balanci Roumania W. Hankey Maplewood Avenue Jacob Klinefelter Water Street

Double Decked Subway Plans Aimed at Traffic Surge

New York proposes a massive transit expansion to ease crowding. An eight track double deck line would run west side from Battery to 155th under Eighth and Amster dam avenues, with phased construction and future expansion. Additional north south tunnels and connections to the Bronx and Staten Island are planned, boosting total tunnels to 76.

New York Manim H. Pecaney Transit Control ComrMissioner Manborough City Battery 155Th Eighth Am. Avenues Delaney Fifth Madison Avenues Harlem River Bronx Lyn Richmond Ctio North South Crosstown

Car Prices in England Drop Amid Tax Change

London Oct 8 The American Chamber of Commerce in London reports a second drop in prices for American cars as next year’s motor vehicle tax nears. Ford models show cuts from 125 to 250 dollars, while British, French, and Italian makers face stiff competition. America plans to export one million cars next year and imposes a 45 percent import duty. Britain’s 44 hour week and overtime opposition curb output, with American workers nearly doubling British counterparts.

London American Chamber of Commerce Ford America Safe France Italy Britain

Canadian Wheat Yield Split Across Prairie Provinces

International News Service reports Western Canada's three prairie provinces Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba will yield 250 451 000 bushels of wheat this harvest based on Canadian Pacific Railway department estimates. Alberta 19 bushels per acre on 3 644 000 acres Saskatchewan 14 5 on 9 440 000 Manitoba 16 5 on 2 687 000 acres total area 15 771 000 acres with 15 9 bushels per acre yielding 70 000 800 bushels more than last year.

International News Service Calgary Alta Canada Prairie Provinces Manitoba Saskatchs Alberta Oieid Agricultural Department The Canadian Pacific Railway Sasketchewan

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