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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1920

Page

10

Second Offense Hooch Dealers Sent to Jail

In a four state district court, Judge Edwin Ornas sentenced second offense bootleggers. Weirfield County Jail housed those given three months to one year terms. Ballentine of New York received three months in jail. Hamman of Bridgeport was fined 100 dollars and costs. Lasher of Bridgeport pleaded not guilty and was held for trial. Mrs Getchino of Wan sent to jail for one month and fined 100 dollars for operating a 25 gallon still in her bedroom.

New Wer Edwin Ornas Weirfield County Welsman Maximilian von Hagen New Haven Hesson United States Roourt Michael Ballentine Fairs Airfield County William A. Hamman Bridgeport Josaph Lasher Bridgeport Enter Piea Not Entity Ballentine New York A. Getchino Wan

Grey Urges Dominion Across Ireland Policy

London Sept 38 Viscount Grey ambassador to the United Kingdom proposes a new approach to Ireland’s status. He asserts a single foreign policy and navy for Britain and Ireland, advocates self government for Ireland within the dominions, and calls for a transitional period not to exceed two years during which the Irish government would continue to run affairs before withdrawal. Times Want Ads.

London Viscount Grey United Great Britain Reland Ireland

Italian Crown Honor Given to Judge Wheeler in Bridgeport

Italian residents gathered at Caserta restaurant to honor Chief Justice George W. Wheeler with the white and gold cross of Cavaliers of the Crown of Italy for war service. Speakers praised his wartime efforts and urged closer America Italy ties. The event included Mayor Wilson, Homer S. Cummings, Dr. Formichella, and others. Cadler, 62, longtime Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers official, died in St. Louis.

George W. Wheeler Bridgeport Main Street Italy Wheeler P. de Cicco Clifford B. Wilson Homer S. Cummings Formichella A. F. Campbell Cavaliere P. de Cicco Wilson America Justine Campbell Martucci Paterson, N. J Pasquale Altieri Galseppe Striano George Walto Adler Duad St. Louis Michael W. Cadler The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Brotherhood

Belfast riots erupt in deadly street fighting at night

In Belfast on Sept 29 riot clashes left at least two dead and many wounded. Troops fired on rioters in Falls road as the city lay in darkness after attackers cut feeds to the electric power station. Heavy troop patrols and tanks were ready for further action.

Belfast Ireland Falls Road

Wrangel's Troops Break Bolshevik Front in Russia

An unofficial dispatch printed by Tidende reports General Wrangel's anti Bolshevik forces have shattered the Bolshevik front between Voronyitch and Tsaritsyn. General Nasaroff of Wrangel's staff is said to have led the breakthrough. The report from Copenhagen datelines September 29 notes the Red front was opened.

Copenhagen

Devlin Frees on Manslaughter Verdict in Darien Crash

Frank J. Devlin of Shelton is freed by a Darien jury after 26 minutes deliberation on a manslaughter charge linked to the June 23 auto crash near Miller's Bridge that killed Mrs. Bertha Beck of Brooklyn. The state alleged liquor influence and reckless driving. the defense blamed brake failure.

Frank J. Devlin Shelton Bertha Beck Brooklyn Miller's Bridge Darien Devlin Beck

Tableau Vivants Benefit Card by Visiting Nurses

Visiting Nurses Association issues cards for a Tableau Vivants titled Les Tentations d Eve to be held Saturday evening October 5th at nine o'clock at The Anchorage Black Rock home of Mrs Kenneth Wylie McNeil. Dancing and supper to follow for V N A fund.

Kenneth Wylie McNeil Anchorage Black Rock V.N. A

Genuine Imported Model Hats on Exhibition in Bridgeport

Exquisite autumn millinery on display from Parisian modistes Madame Louison Marie Edmee Helene Julia Marie Lancret and Maison St Saget. The only Bridgeport store showing genuine imported hats invites the public to view the collection arriving with Mr Dillon’s purchase.

Mr. Dillon Paris Madame Louison Marie Edmee Helene & Julia Marie Lancret Maison St. Saget Madame Louis Bridgeport

Double Border Serim and Curtain Fabrics on Sale

Catalog notes a range of fabrics including Double Border Serim in White Eern and Arabian at 29¢ a yard, better quality Double Bordered Serim at 39¢, and Bordered Marquise patterns from 8 to 15 yards at 48¢. Figures include Madras, Cretonnes, Silkolines and Curtain Swiss with multiple colors and widths, prices from 25¢ to 75¢ per yard.

Suggestive Gift Display in Stamped Goods

Display showcases stamped pillow covers and floral designs with hemstitching, priced from 2.29 per pair to 2.50 originals. Includes stamped scarves, centers on Clover Beach cloth, and full size stamped towels at multiple price points. Also features children's dresses nightgowns and breakfast gowns in extended showing.

Fall Sweater Display At Art Department

New FLEISHER Yarn arrivals brighten the Rainbow color range. A fall sweater creation is on display near Fairfield Ave door. Visitors can ask to see the knitting instruction book and sample collection for guidance.

Fleisher Art Department Fairfield Ave

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