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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1920
Page
4
Ditton's announces new autumn millinery featuring velvet satin and silk covered hats with a range of Duvelyn styles at wholesale prices. The ad invites trade from buyers, highlighting latest hat fashions and value.
In Managua and across Nicaragua violence marred voter registration on August 21. Reports say thousands were deprived of registration, with thugs surrounding booths to block opponents. Prominent figures including former interior minister General Jose M. Moncada and Dr. Gutierres of Managua were jailed.
In New York, baggage handling by Express and transfer workers stalled. Grand Central and Pennsylvania Station terminals jammed with trunks as high volumes disrupted service. Port and ship piers experienced delays and baggage piled up at about 10,000 pieces daily amid returning vacationers.
Rosaria Quillio of Greenwich filed in Superior Court a complaint against Edward Cuillg of Italy seeking support for herself and their child. Married June 1905, she alleges four years of no financial aid despite his ability to pay and that she remains in need of support.
In New Haven on August 24 Mrs. Mary B. Quigley, described as a wars mother and prominent member of the war-mother organization, applied to be registered as a voter. The report notes her as an early applicant amid the broader suffrage push and mentions international contexts related to Greece and Constantinople.
A six year old boy, Steve Jacobs of 129 Spruce Street, drowned yesterday morning at the foot of Wancock Avenue after attempting to jump from a tow boat on the shore. He was accompanied only by his younger sibling and received no aid until help arrived. The incident occurred amid ongoing presidential election coverage in October.
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