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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
3
Washington reports Christmas mail volume remains below normal with no clear demand increase to December 17 as last year. Officials warn of possible congestion and weather delays if last minute mailing spikes occur. In Anniston Alabama a Klansman backed threat letters target Reds and city officials, fueling security concerns.
Charles Lathrop Pack, president of the American Forestry association, urged Americans to curb tree profiteering. He noted cars dumped trees in rivers last year in Pittsburg, Cleveland and New York. He estimated five million trees needed nationwide, urging scientific cutting to protect forests.
Washington December reports the House immigration committee deferred action today on a bill urged by Representative Rogers Massachusetts. The proposal would let American women who marry foreigners retain their citizenship but deny naturalization for foreign spouses, aligning with suffrage amendment spirit.
Chicago December 16 The US Court of Appeals affirmed three sentences for four men involved in a flag revolt in India and the organization of a military expedition against England. The convicts Hiram Lat Gupta George Paul Soenmn, Albert A. Wehde and Gust H. Jacobson were tried before Judge Jonesam Landis.
Two American lives bound for New York via the St Lawrence will winter in Quebec after crews struck following a Detroit fortune teller prediction that one boat would not finish its journey.
Conn Dec 16 Cleen Phelps age about 35 of West Mystic was struck and killed by an east bound train at Murphy's Cut midway between Mystic and West Mystic today while walking on the tracks to a wood working shop. He leaves a widow.
London report notes unemployment in Great Britain rising to about 500,000 officially, with labor groups claiming 1,000,000 new unemployed. Affected include clerks, middle class workers, and manual laborers, many with dependents and veterans, amid severe winter conditions.
Watsa w, Dec.16. It was learned today that the American legation in Warsaw was robbed Monday night of about 2,000,000 marks roughly $5,000 and several valuable documents. The money belonged mainly to the American government and an em ployee of the legation has been arrested.
Washington Dec 16 Counsel for Senator Truman Newberry and others convicted in Michigan on charges of conspiring to violate federal election laws filed briefs in the supreme court today in support of their appeal. Arguments in the case have been set for January 3.
An industry report from Isostowr O Der 16 indicates independent steel plants will be practically idle from week end through year start due to lack of orders. About 20000 workers face suspension with broader world impact noted.
Hartford December 16 at its annual meeting the Connecticut Pomological Society recorded opposition to daylight saving time noting the change would affect fruit growing and orchard schedules.
A historic note details chicken wire laid on sand pads used as roadways. The construction withstood heavy use, including armies and vehicles, but its longevity declined under heavy horse traffic, revealing the limitations of such temporary paving.
The store reports record activity with crowds in the aisles and staff working at top speed. Since Thanksgiving 97 extra workers joined, mostly in selling roles, yet afternoon service remains stretched. Management urges shoppers to morning hours for better personal attention. The store hours extend to 9 pm on Saturday and next week midweek.
French inspired DuBarry patterns feature American crafted goods with ivory like color texture and beauty at a fraction of ivory price. The display includes hair brushes cloth and bonnet brushes combs mirrors puff boxes manicure pieces cream jars picture frames and more with items priced from one to ten dollars. Center and left aisles showcase golf clubs and balls tested by local experts and a selection of silver plated fruit baskets and cheese and sandwich trays for dining displays.
Vintage ad lists leather, felt, and moccasin slippers priced $3 to $5.30, plus footwarmers at $2 and Arctic wear at $5.50. Bathrobes range $5.95 to $16.50, with house coats up to $13. Silk shirts show $7.50. Kodak year promise highlights portable West-pack model at $9.49 with eight 15x8 pictures per roll.
A shoppers guide highlights Winslow skates including hockey and club models priced from three to seven fifty, plus roller skates with ball bearings. Also advertised are mores of socks ties mufflers gloves and leather goods with multiple color options and price points. Bible reference editions and leather bound Bibles are offered with study aids and different bindings. Rubber boots and leather slippers for warmth and comfort are listed with prices. Main floor, rear.
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