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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1920
Page
9
April 23 report quotes Bavarian prime minister Von Pfarr defending the Einwehnerwehr as vital for civilian protection amid fears of radical plots to overthrow the government. He argues citizens must self defend against upheaval and compares to U.S. states acting for order. The Berlin decree is reportedly ignored and not published.
Former Senator Chauncey M. Depew spoke at a Mortauk club dinner in Brooklyn honoring his 81st birthday on April 23. He traced his public career from Napoleon to Vanderbilt, the Kaiser, Christianity, Truth, Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt, Ford, Susan B Anthony and Paul the Apostle, and discussed centennials, Monroe doctrine, James Watt and Patrick Henry while stressing Washington, Lincoln and Roosevelt as practical ideals. He recalled a friend’s panicky remark and quipped that the world has always gone around. He also recounted meeting the former German war lord in youth and noted three practical ideals guiding the United States.
New York April 29 announced an outright 2 million dollars and conditional pledges of 3 million from the Laura Spellman Rockefeller memorial fund to the 190 million dollar fund for the new world movement of Northern Baptists. Added to last week’s personal subscriptions from John D Rockefeller the Baptists have received gifts and pledges totaling 6 million from the Rockefeller family in the last two days.
Washington April 29 The Senate heard Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Blykes plead that parcel post could lower living costs and urged prohibition on sending meat by parcel post beyond the origin office radius. He based his case on farmers’ transport questions circulated in response to a Senate inquiry.
Washington April 29 the commerce commission unanimously favored a plan to establish seasonal coal rates to stimulate summer production and shipment. Commissioner Clark told the Senate committee investigations that reduced rates in summer would promote coal flow despite reported storage difficulties being exaggerated.
A sub committee of miners and operators negotiating a work agreement for the anthracite coal field accepted Secretary of Labor Wilson’s invitation to hold the next meeting in Washington on Saturday. The talks are deadlocked as of today.
An advertisement for Park's Store That Saves You Money at 1057 1073 Broad Street opposite the post office urges customers to invest in quality furniture to create a welcoming home. It emphasizes beauty, comfort, and wide selection to ease outfitting.
A New England furniture retailer touts unmatched selection and low prices with expert guidance. Free delivery across New England and flexible payment terms are offered to help customers choose items that form a harmonious home.
Local representative offers McPhail Lawson Behr Bros Warde Schubert Byrne and Sommer pianos and players. No interest free delivery includes free bench and scarf and ten dollars worth of player rolls of your own selection.
The Victory range touts superior coal and gas cooking power with more improvements than rivals. It features a coal heated oven and gas heated ovens including a gas broiler, plus three baking ovens. Crawford high grade construction highlights the unit’s durability and design.
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