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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1920

Page

9

Three G. O. P. California Senate candidates profiled

Mark Sullivan surveys California Republican primary contenders Wallace Shortridge Kent and Went for the U S Senate seat against incumbent Phelan. The piece notes regional splits north and south, party dynamics, and varying stances on issues like the League of Nations, highlighting Wallace’s Prohibition ties and Shortridge’s anti League stance while Kent’s insurgent image hampers prospects.

Wallace California Hiram Johnson Cones San Francisco Los Angeles D . Wallace League of Nations Whig League of Nations anti-League of Nations Is Samuel Shortridge Johnson Wna Poutallonshipa Crornia Old Guard

Court asked to honor codicil in widow Sherwood will

Mrs Emma Sherwood of Westport seeks enforcement of a codicil in the will of Aaron B. Sherwood. She claims a prior agreement before marriage promised her an annual income of 400 dollars from the estate in the event of his death. The defendants, including her son Henry G. Sherwood, deny the claim and resist the payments.

Common Pleas Emma Sherwood Westport Aaron B. Sherwood Henry G. Sherwood Darter Mra

Wilson approves wages for hard coal miners

President Wilson today approved the majority report of the anthracite coal commission, increasing wages for contract miners by 20 percent, with company men receiving 27 percent and similar raises for consideration and mineral laborers. The measure sets a minimum hourly rate for the industry.

Washington Dant Wilson Anthracite Coal Commission

Two Suits For Auto Crashes In Common Pleas Court

Nicholas Brega of Shelton sues Helen C. Shanahan of Waterbury for 1000 dollars claiming a machine owned by Shanahan collided with Brega’s car while parked at a curb in Milford on July 10. Joseph Bodnar of Fairfield seeks 780 dollars from Edward Sanford of Fairfield alleging his car was wrecked in a collision in Greenfield Hill with a machine owned by Sanford.

Common Pleas Nicholas Brega Shelton Helen C. Shanahan Waterbury Cyrb Milford Joseph Bodnar Fairfield Edward Sanford Greenfield’ Hill Sanford

Stratford Man Injured in Motorcycle Crash

Frank Reynolds, 29, of South Film Street Stratford, suffered a fractured leg when a motorcycle driven by Thomas Dalger struck him on Stratford avenues. Reynolds was taken to the Boidgenach hospital by Dr Owen Grovak after Dalger and his brother, both on the rear seat, were thrown but uninjured.

Frank Reynolds South Film Street Stratford he_ sims Connsecicut Avenues Thomas TF. Dalger Reynolds Boidgenach Hospital Owen J. Grovak Wercus Ount

Boston Minister Dead As Auto Goes Over

New London August 30 Dr Edgar Abbott a Unitarian minister of Boston was killed when the automobile he rode in overturned near Indian Woods eight miles from here on Bant Lyme. Mrs Sarah Pearce of Raymond California also injured though expected to recover.

New London Edgar Abbott Boylston Street Boston Newport Indian Woods Bant Lyme Sarah Pearce Raymond California

Mill Grounds Project Plans and Supervision Sought

In Moosup Connecticut M B Glewley seeks new work starting mid September for Grading Roads and Landscape development at Private Estate Mill Grounds. He offers supervision and advice and provides a present address in Moosup.

M. B. Glewley

Last-day selection offers rare seal coats and bargains

A storefront advertises last-day bargains on Bay Seal Coats, Near-Seal and Marrot styles, touting reduced prices and storage perks. It also promotes Meadow Brook suits, Wool fabrics, and a sale on children's shoes, noting August purchases appear on November bills with free storage.

Read House

Bolivia Cloth Coat advertised for order in three colors

An advertisement urges buyers to place orders for a made to measure Bolivia Cloth coat available in three colors Brown Rookie and Copenhagen. Two models are offered with silk lining and notes that later coats of these styles will be higher in price.

Goodyear Bolivia Copenhagen

Forsythe Guarantee Waist Sale Ends Seasons Closeout

Waist sale listing shows tailors fits and styles with Forsythe guarantee. Items include high and low neck options, priced at 5.00, closing out at 4.00. Girdle 1.50 and little corset 3.00 are offered as closeout pieces.

Forsythe

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