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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1920
Page
5
A damaged OCR fragment describes a dangerous counterfeit product claim about Paes Compound salenes. It notes headaches fatigue and fever as symptoms and asserts relief from a misleading drug advertisement. Authorities caution against using unverified mail order remedies.
City officials fear wage increases for employees across departments after a committee vote to keep costs down and tax rates stable. The board plans to delay raises while pledging to inform workers of any final decision, with many clerks wary of possible pay cuts or stagnation.
The petition lists Teva May Wiass burn Parker of this clu Lain J Parker of Vion as seeking a divorce from Wes i in a July 19 1918 separation and cites a marriage dated September 4 1907 with three children named Elizabeth Vida Waggri. The filing also asks for a name change and names Michel as a party unknown alleging desertion since July 19 1918 and a May 24 separation.
Chicago gunman O'Brien was hanged at Cook County jail for shooting a police officer in a saloon. The execution was delayed nearly an hour awaiting a last minute appeal from the governor, as jurors watched in a dead chamber.
Washington February 20. Representative Macarthur Republican Graton introduced a bill to require 20 consecutive days of absence from the continental United States or disabling illness for a president to trigger the vice president’s automatic ascent to the presidency. The measure, aimed at clarifying succession, would take effect March.
In New Jersey on February 20 a body was recovered from debris at a Salvation Army home near Wrighttown. It was identified as Willems of Brewton Alabama. A private investigation notes the person may have been involved with a marriage prior to the incident.
Wire wireless dispatch from Halifax reports the Dutch steamer Noordigit in open water near Cape Breton, in no immediate danger and not requiring assistance. Captain’s message confirms position off Gebarn ig, with authorities in Ankara and Angora cited in unrelated notes.
An item listing describes bibs in lunge size with hem stitching and embroidery. The price is listed as $1.95 for each bib, highlighting quality stitching and decorative embroidery details. The note indicates a compact catalog entry for infant wear with crafted finish.
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