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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1920
Page
3
Prison hunger strike erupts into dormitory assault at Maryland Penitentiary. In darkness inmates tear out electric lights, damage doors and walls, and hurl objects as police and guards respond with water streams. One fireman is injured. no other casualties reported.
Athens August 20 a Greek colonel Calomeno Poulos, a nationalist leader, is detained in the royalist plot to topple the government. Investigators seek proof of plans to overthrow the cabinet and arrest or kill officers. Police routed royalist forces, tightening policing and patrols amid the investigation.
New York Aug 20 Manager Tohny McGraw, a central figure in investigations, traveled to Chicago to take charge of the Giants. The attorney said McGraw would return within 48 hours if needed, as inquiries continued. An incident near the McGraw home involved a skull injury after a clash at the vaumba club.
John O Brien aged 29, a World War veteran, died last night at 246 North Street from anthrax. He became ill while visiting his parents and had recently returned from work on a Windsor tobacco farm. He served twelve months overseas and was among early draftees from this city.
Two large worsted mills in Woonsocket announce curtailment of plans due to low business mood. Lafayette Worsted adopts a four day week in spinning. if conditions do not improve the entire plant may switch. French Worsted, employing 1200 hands, to begin a five day week starting tomorrow.
The schooner Itasca of Heston was struck by a submarine as it surfaced near Newport Rhode Island. The vessel rode in with a fair wind and anchored in the inner harbor before sinking. the crew escaped and the submarine appears undamaged.
Washington Aug 20 The War department announced the state groups forming the army corps areas under the new arms bill The corps area with headquarters at Boeton will include all the New England states.
Montreal August 40 Charles E Nicholson designer of Shamrock IV has accepted a commission to design the Maple Leaf proposed as Canada’s challenger for the America’s Cup promoter A G Rows announced today Mr Ross disclosed the plan
James Wheen former secretary of agriculture aged 84 is reported in critical condition after months of illness at his home in Pittreagh Aug 20. Matthew Wall of Chicago was reelected today as president of the International Photo-Engravers Union of North America at its annual convention.
An old time fur dealer promotes storage and no charge care with a wide price list. Items include mole coats in various lengths with mink, seal, skunk, lynx, and marmot fur combinations. Prices span from 37.75 to 600 dollars, with detailed models and collar styles for many species.
If you have not seen these hats you owe yourself a visit to our millinery section for a fresh selection and style ideas.
Special offer on men's oxford shoes in tan calf leather with medium broad toe and low broad heel. Regular price nine dollars. Choose any listed model for seven dollars and seventy five cents.
A catalog note describes gingham dresses for girls six to sixteen, with models in plain chambray and plaid gingham featuring patch pockets belts and white pique collars. Prices range from 3 to 5 dollars, highlighting sturdy serviceable styles for back to school on the second floor center.
Ready for school opening the firms describe corduroy suits as durable and smart. Made by corduroy specialists the garments offer strong material lining roomy pockets and belted all around. Sizes 6 to 18 years with nine pairs of trousers at 15 dollars and extra trousers at 3.75 dollars. Basement front.
A summer sale offers men’s wool bathing suits in one and two piece models. Prices drop from 8.50 and 6 to 7.50 to 6.50 and 5.75 and from 5.50 to 4.75 and 4 to 4.75 to 3.00. Fourth floor front.
An OCR read shows a shop list of toiletries and cosmetics with prices. Items include Kolynos paste 20c liquid Sozodont 40c Colgates 25c 20c 30c Pébeco paste 38c Woodbury 18c Physicians and Surgeons 10c Cuticura 19c Layman's Talcums Hudnuts Violet 25c Rigauds Un Air Embaume 75c Tale L'Ame 25c Cutex 19c Mennen's Violet 20c Face Powder Pompeian Beauty Powder Three Plowen 45c Eleasia Ideal 56c Lei Mary 50c Depilatories Marvel 1 FR Neet 50c and 4 4711 Depilatory powder 75c De Miracle 89c Bath salts 40c Bradley's Violet Ammé 256 ms.
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