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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1920

Page

13

Rochester Man Placed on Trial for Murder

Odell and his wife Pearl Beaver Odell stand accused in a brutal January murder of Edward J. Kneip. Justice Robert J. Thompson presided as 150 jurors were drawn for the supreme court trial. The pair allegedly lured Kneip by posing as officers, transported him in Odell’s car, and killed him in a secluded area after a staged arrest.

Odall Ned Kneip Glengon Tool Works Odell Tatter Pele Ghells Medway

Britain builds secret eight engined flying boats

Britain advances a hidden program constructing massive eight engined steel flying boats, each about 6,000 horsepower and capable of landing on land or sea. Colonel Alan J Burgoyne reveals the project but naval authorities keep details guarded as secrecy surrounds the effort amid limited government funding.

Britain Siganne Alan J. Burgoyne M. P Navy League Annual Londox

Boston Celebrates Paul Revere Day

Boston observes Paul Revere Day with ceremonies along the historic ride routes. The day, part of Concord and Lexington centennial observances, sees businesses closed and newspapers suspended. A second rider William Oates is noted as carrying a similar route message.

Boston Paul Revere Concord Lexington Revere William Oates Dawes Stock ‘Exchange

Bad roads threaten Nebraska presidential primary turnout

Lincoln April 19 bad roads from snow and rain across Nebraska may cut turnout in the presidential primaries. On the Republican ballot are General John J Pershing Major General Leonard Wood Hiram Johnson and Robert Ross of Lexington. On the Democratic ballot Ross appears with Senator Hitchcock. William Jennings Bryan seeks a place in his party's delegation.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Johnny. Pershing Leonard Wood Hiram W. Johnson Robert Ross Lexington Ross Bitchcock William Jenings Bryan

France to Maintain Army of 700000 Men

Paris officials say France must keep an army of 700000 including 250000 under training with eighteen months service. Enlisted men and conscripts would be paid, minus food and lodging provided by the government. Bills to carry out the program are expected in June.

Paris France

Find Body of American Girl at Versailles Paris

Bodies of six American soldiers killed near Verdun and buried by shell bursts are found by American relief workers near Verdun. Religious ceremonies were held and the site marked for exhumation by the grave registration service for later military burials.

Paris Verdun

30609 Chinese Students In Protest Strike

Shanghai reports a student strike spreading from Shanghai to fourteen provinces. About 30 000 students in 92 schools joined after the Peking government refused to publish secret negotiations with Japan regarding Shantung and the abrogation of secret treaties. Labor not yet affected by the movement.

Shanghai Peking Japan Nan Atilke

Carry Your Own Lunch New Slogan Draws Flak

New York April 18 The Cheese God launched a new attack on high prices urging workers to carry lunches from home. The slogan Carry Your Own Lunch promotes saving amid inflation as long lines and rising costs press workers and the south responds.

New York

Read's Hosts Mr Baker On Comfortable Beds

Mr Baker, mattress and springs expert, is at Read's today and tomorrow to explain an affordable bedding option. He claims about five cents a day buys this bed, promising ease and luxury for a good night's rest.

Mr. Baker Read’s

Tuesday Specials Start With Big Savings on Towels

Specials list Tuesday prices for large Turkish towels 58c, boys Balbriggan Union Suits, white skirts for Middy blouses 79c, Eiffel Maid tailored union suits for ladies 1 69, men's overalls 1 50 and up, liquid veneer for furniture and floors 25c and 50c.

Ready to Wear Bargains Fill Basement Sale Room

A local sale advertises a wide range of household items and apparel with prices from $1.69 to $175.00. Items include Fox and Wolf scarves, aluminum and enamel ware, hardware, mops, refrigerators, gas ranges, and union suits. Clearout notes emphasize two hundred stock units discounted to move quickly.

Handkerchiefs on sale at main floor

A local advertises plain white linen handkerchiefs with narrow hemstitched hems at 35 cents each and colored sports handkerchiefs for women and men at 25 to 50 cents. Embroidering initials is suggested.

Embroidery Needle Wins Fans for French Knot Work

An embroidery needle that makes French knots speeds up work and yields chenille like results. It suits many items from hats to lampshades and rugs. Two toned satins, tinsel novelties, brocades and ribbons are offered with a summer costume application. Display on main floor front.

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