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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1920
Page
6
H Simonds evaluates the wide range of diplomatic maneuvers as a key to understanding ongoing wars. He argues concise language and clear aims are essential to framing America’s position amid mounting global tensions.
Damages totaling 59000 sought in superior court by Lucy T West against H Laws Oyster Co. One suit claims 50000 damages for alleged injury to access along Pembroke Street where the company allegedly dumped oyster shells blocking a right of way to another parcel.
A temporary injunction was granted by Judge P. Kueler in the superior court restraining David Dittler and Leopolding Senontbart from selling Burr Road and Edgewood Avenue property to anyone but the plaintiff’s agent. The suit seeks $1,000 damages and an order compelling sale of the property to Siemon Mard Rubber Company, which had deposited $100 with agent Lionel DL Levy to bind the bargain after agreeing to sell on July 26. the defendants later refused on August 4. The injunction remains in force pending further action.
Bridgeport residents breathed easier after Friday the 13th 1920 ended with no notable calamities. Superstitious locals avoided ladders and broke any spell by counting, while a severe electrical storm caused property damage but nothing extraordinary occurred.
A flood of brief items from Aug 13 18 report smoke inhalation on a ship Ontario hospitalizations. seamen refuse to transport troops. U S and Honduran leaders exchange letters. Montara steamer ashore near Louisburg with crew safe. smallpox vaccination en route on Santa Fe line. thefts of money in Pittsburgh. poisoning case in New Brunswick. rail derailment near Little Falls injuring two. Roumanian crown prince plans world tour. Turkish refugees in Bulgaria rising to 720 900. Beaumont Texas reports bubonic plague death. Merico city uprising of 400 men led by Pedro Zamora suppressed.
The August Sale claims to be the greatest of the year with forty one years of history. The retailer touts larger stock and deeper discounts, inviting shoppers to combine August Sale prices with Morris Plan buying for substantial savings on furniture.
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