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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1920
Page
2
Senator voices concern about reservations raised by a British statesman before departure from the country. Conversation touched on Mareaty and detercate ions while in the United States. Lord Urey discussed his conversations, with protests from colonial governments expected.
Buenos Aires reports Japan has approved the Argentine government’s October proposal to negotiate a treaty for free interchange of goods to reduce living costs. Japan becomes the third nation to approve the project after Sakaly and Paraguay.
A Bridgeport man reports CINOT, a herbal tonic, cured his mother's rheumatic pain and long standing health issues after poor results from other remedies. He cites dramatic sleep improvement and renewed vitality, urging readers to visit local drugstores where CINOT is sold. The testimonial names J D Bartican’s Drug Stores and several other outlets in Connecticut.
A summary of a dense historical article outlining the distinction between constructive theories and theories of principle, focusing on relativity as a theory of principle. It discusses the separation of special and general relativity, the role of reference systems, the constancy of light speed, and the need to adjust kinematics to reconcile these ideas with classical mechanics.
Boston residents Frank Roton do and Philip W Puccia were discharged by Judge Sullivan in Charlestown municipal court after the killing of William G Clauney at a dance hall. Joseph Sammarco, who police say confessed, was indicted and awaits trial.
Northern New England may face heavy snow Friday and Saturday with mixed wintry conditions. Eastern New York and Southern New England forecast snow or rain, with unsettled skies and cooler northwesterly winds. Atlantic coast warnings remain active with gale to storm conditions from Hatteras to Maine, and temperatures ranging from sleet to rain across multiple cities.
Horace F. Graham former Vermont governor and state auditor was found guilty by a jury of larceny of state funds for 1912 to 1917. The panel deliberated about four hours before verdicts on larceny only were returned. Sentence to be set tomorrow by Judge P. Butler.
Fire consumed the historic King’s College building in Windsor, the oldest in Canada. Firefighters faced two frozen hydrants as flames spread from an upper room in the stewards’ bay. after four hours, the wooden structure with a masonry wall between five bays lay ruined, though masonry walls remained. The university, founded in 1791, received a royal charter in 1802.
Burglars looted the vault of the Pittsburgh Steel Company in the Banitavie building last night, stealing a large sum in securities. The incident occurred in the financial district near the Equitable Building, which houses the New York branch of the federal reserve bank.
City bond certificates totaling 17 thousand dollars were solicited at Stratfield Hotel last night. Canvassers reported 4,000 dollars contributed yesterday toward the campaign in the Leish republic bond drive.
A census statistician told reporters at the National Press Club that the forthcoming decennial count will show the United States center of population shifting eastward rather than west or south. Preliminary figures place 1910 at Bloomington Indiana and 1900 near Champaign Illinois, with the eastward drift tied to postwar growth in eastern cities and industry.
Water front property on Wodas creek sold to Standard Oil by William Grippen of this city for 1000 according to deeds and stamps. Land bounds include Adi street 135 feet, Warelin estate 162 feet, and 250 feet along the creek. Standard Oil company plans a possible air tank station though official use not yet announced.
The ninth annual meeting of the Connecticut Society of Social Hygiene is set for tonight at 7 p.m. in Bridgeport's Health and Charities building. Yale Medical School professor C B A Winslow will preside. Speakers include Dr Katherine B. Davis of New York City and Dr Eugene La Forrest Swan.
The Raymond W. Harris Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars opened its new club house with about 50 members attending. The decorated hall houses World War trophies and expensive furniture donated by Mrs. S. 4. Toli, an honorary member. Captain Ings and A. Goodwin spoke, with Goodwin presiding. The post plans a concert on Sunday February 15 at Poll's Theatre featuring Rose Ponselle for the benefit.
Orville Harrington, 41, a skilled worker at the Denver mint, was arrested today on a charge of stealing gold bars valued at $35,000. He was seized while allegedly carrying away a bar. he confessed and the stolen gold was recovered.
A man identified as Jreb. S-laurasan HR. latrobe, accused of taking funds from more than 7,900 soldiers, sailors and teachers by promising stock purchases on an installment plan. He faced bankruptcy proceedings and a bankruptcy examination adjournment, then was held on 28 000 bail after his arrest in New York City.
Charles N. Thomas of Chicago was arraigned before U S Commissioner Ta. TF. Mason on a charge of using a pocket flask in violation of the eighteenth amendment. He was held in bond of 50.00. The case was set for February 13.
Bulgarian Bolsheviki set May 1 as the coup date to oust the current regime by violence. Reports from Sofia cite Bolshevik documents confirming the plan and intent behind the action.
The article records a 1918 era dinner where Edwards received cheers for supporting a North Sea mine barrage against German submarines. It notes Secretary Daniels, Admiral Sims, and a list of Democratic figures at the table, including Franklin D. Roosevelt’s relative prominence and various state leaders.
Storm sparks renewed violence-like disruption as Milford and surrounding districts remain marooned. Snow and sleet halt suburban lines, block streets, stall countless cars, and delay trains on the Naugatuck and New Haven routes. Factories scale back output while utilities struggle to move engines and clear crossings. Public services rely on ash carts and crosswalk crews as conditions shift to sleet and rain.
Vorwaerts warns that government arrests demanded by the Allied powers will trigger severe internal unrest. The article argues the government will struggle to justify actions and that public sympathy for the accused will wane.
A man fired on a crowd from a burning Pine Bluff home wounding four adults and a boy before he was killed. Earlier the same man shot and killed a detective who had gone to arrest him for a prior shooting of another man.
Rhode Island remains under a severe snow storm with one death reported. Up to 14.8 inches officially measured, with drifts six to ten feet in places. Transportation crippled as cars abandoned, buses and trains halted, and the General Assembly forced to cancel sessions.
Obituaries report Moran and friends mourning Moran with a mass at St Augustine and burial at St Michael's. Also notes Miss Annie Statford burial at St Charles and other deaths including Amatia Douglas age 42, Mrs Mary Brown, Charles Tonegden, John W Wylander, William Green, and Herbert A Howe with services at local churches and cemeteries. Families and survivors listed. various funerals in Bridgeport area churches.
An advertisement extols Mulsified coconut oil shampoo as a pure gentle alternative to harsh alkali soaps for hair washing. It claims to cleanse scalp, remove dust and oil, leave hair bright and silky, dry quickly, and be inexpensive enough to last the whole family.
Bridgeport political figure King resigns from Wood campaign management after signaling a showdown with interference from campaign financiers. He says he has secured 200 delegates from Missouri and other western states while Connecticut delegates are comparatively few. King announces he is through and plans rest after attempts by Wood and others to reconnect.
An illustrated zoological lecture by Raymond L. Ditmars at the High school drew more than 800 attendees despite a blizzard. Four reels of moving pictures showed monkeys and apes in a vacant house, with scenes of a gorilla in a workshop, coffee floor washing, and tool use, plus Dinah the chimpanzee with proof of animal language theories.
Ukrainian regulars and insurgents from Kherson province reportedly attacked Odessa and captured the city and its port after overcoming local resistance.
A fragment describes a broom in the entryway and the growing attachment to it. It notes brooms made of the finest corn and recommended for use by the Good Housekeeping Institute and advises readers to examine assortments when purchasing a replacement.
An old advertisement for American Hardware Stores on Fairfield Avenue and Middle Street shows hardware offerings on the third floor with references to the store name and location in a period style.
The method claims quick relief for corns using a trusted, widely used approach cited as effective and reliable. It emphasizes simplicity and safety, appealing to readers seeking a proven solution without advanced treatment.
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