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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1920

Page

7

W W W Witnesses To Testify In Kidnapping Case

Bisbee is preparing for trial in the deportation kidnappings as 210 defendants face charges related to the removal of 1816 men. County Attorney Robert AL Wrench denies any I W W witness list and asserts no prosecutions of deportations by I W W members. He emphasizes he is responsible for breaking up I W W activities in Cochise county.

Tombston Ariz Robert AL Wrench Jocal W. W Bisbee Weial Thatrs Wooten Handivare Merchant Woo Cochise County

War department cancels Mercury sale due to delivery delay

Washington February 4 The Shipping Board cancels the Mercury sale to the International Bureau of Supplies in New York because the War department cannot deliver the former German passenger ship. The Mercury remains in War department service and will be needed for at least another month.

Washington War Department Mercury Internationl Bureau of Supplies of New York Shipping Board

Pepto Mangan Promoted As Blood Builder During Influenza

An advertisement urges readers to take Pepto Mangan to strengthen blood during flu danger. It claims thinning blood increases susceptibility and promotes the tonic as an endorsed physician trusted blood builder. The ad advises asking for Guide’s Pepto Mangan and ensuring the brand name is on the package.

Kiwanians Demonstrate Mixing Business with Pleasure

A joint Kiwanis and Chamber of Commerce session in Bridgeport featured a humorous program led by President Weed Atwater. Speakers urged cooperation, a staged pig spectacle accompanied by a student choir, and gifts including a live squirrel and novelty souvenirs while guests enjoyed a hotel ballroom dinner with music.

Bridgeport Sudford TD. Pierre, Jr Commerci Ub Khyanis Club Pierce Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Club Commerce Weed Atwater Henwitt Atwater Mora Ikiwanis Club Bayliss Rk. C

Company B to Hold Farewell Banquet in Hartford

Company B 4th Regiment Connecticut State Guard will host a farewell banquet at the Republic restaurant next Thursday night February 12 at eight. The unit was mustered out January 20 and will mark three years in state service. Russell A. Glenn chairs the banquet committee.

Connecticut State Guard Republic Russell A. Glenn

New York Shipping Hampered by Fog

New York harbor and lower bay were tied up by a heavy snow storm and dense fog. Weather warnings extended from Cape Hatteras to Eastport Maine with heavy seas along the New Jersey coast. Observers reported winds northeast at 4 miles per hour, snow and mist limiting visibility. Three barges were in distress near Sandy Hook while inbound ships waited at anchor near Ambrose Light as the storm eased.

New York New York Harbor Lower Bay Cape Hatteras Eastport Maine New Jersey Sandy Hook Ambrose Light Wall

Radwaya JELLFORM Tube Promises Quick Pain Relief

The Radwaya JELLFORM in a tube is promoted as cleaner and more convenient, taking away pain without irritating or discoloring the skin and offering a warming soothing effect. It recommends avoiding hot water bottles and old fashioned mustard applications.

Inmates of Sanford home moved without notice

Secretary Kellogg says selectmen from Norfolk Clinton Haddam Orange West Hartford and Winsted report that paupers from the Sanford home in Tariffville have been relocated. State board criticism noted on the home’s conduct and condition.

Hartford Charles PP. Kellogg State Board of Charities Sanford Tariffville Norfolk Clinton Haddam Orange West Hartford Winsted State Board

Land deal case heard in Fairfield Superior Court

Judge Alberto Rovahack presided yesterday over depositions for a land dispute in Fairfield brought by Percy F. Anderson and others against James J. O'Brien. Witness Damon Goodsell, original property owner, testified. main action awaiting trial amid Ituirfield Park Building Company affairs.

Alberto T. Rovahack Percy FP. Anderson Ettgeainst James J. Q'Brien Fairfield Damon Goodsell Ituirfield Park Building Company

Train Hits Auto Truck Injures New Britain Man

Nathan Clayman a barrel dealer and his son Louis were badly hurt when a Hartford bound train struck their automobile at the East street crossing in Plainville this morning. Clayman suffered a fractured skull and Louis was seriously injured.

New Britain Nathan Clayman Louis East Street Plainville

Mrs Hubbard Injury After Freezing Streets

Freezing weather brought icy sidewalks and accidents. Mrs Gertrude Hubbard, 68, of 125 High Street, fell on Broad Street, suffering a possible fracture of the right knee. She was treated by Dr Maxwell at the Emergency hospital and returned home.

Bond substituted and attachment released in Nichols vs Bridgeport

Judge J Keeler ordered substitution of a bond and release of a $15,000 attachment in the Superior court yesterday. Andrew P Nichols sues Bridgeport Machine Co to recover the patent proceeds. An acceptable bond was offered yesterday after Tuesday’s bond was unsatisfactory.

J. @. Keeler Andrew P. Nichols Bridgeport Machine ‘Nd Co Nichols

French profiteer jailed for abusive rent rise in Paris

In Paris on February 4 a landlord was jailed for a week and fined 00 francs after being convicted of raising rents abusively. He leased an apartment to two midinettes for 135 francs monthly and then hiked the rate to 250 francs. In Washington on March 4 the treasury secretary was asked to inform the Senate about loans to foreign governments and interest paid or due.

Paris Washington Tech Secretary of the Treasury Senate United

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