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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1920

Page

11

Raymond W Harris Post Aids Wounded Soldiers Meeting Set

Raymond W Harris Post to help the sick men meets at 1428 Main Street at 8 oclock to discuss plans for an estate convention on January 1. Mrs Poll the newly elected honorary member invites participation. A monster hall in New Haven on January 24 will host a benefit for wounded and sick soldiers at Allingtown Hospital. Post plans a delegation to attend.

Ain Street New Uaven Allingtown Hospital Afi

Memo of shell shipment found in effects of Reds

Boston detectives found a memorandum claiming 20,000 shells shipped from Eddystone Munition Corp. in a cache of alleged radicals belongings. The UK written paper dated Warher Olh was addressed to Mrs Moshky aboard Michigan Central Railroad. Officials said $15,000 has been allocated to anti radical efforts led by Mayor Paters committee.

Hoston Jhan Eddystone Munition Corporation Isddystone Department of Justics Moshky Michigan Central Railroad Ly Council Ita Paters

New Police Commissioner Named in Sumenectady

Hanest W. Ledger, a former serviceman, was named police commissioner by Mayor J. J. Nettleton amid a shakeup that saw Dennis J. Shea removed after W. S. Donovan was appointed chief. Ledger took oath of office as city clerk J. S. Howards administrated. The story notes a tragedy of children suffocated by matches in Sumenectady.

Seelaon

Disabled Service Men Here Receive Larger Benefits

Congress was told the Sweet bill would raise government compensation to disabled service men and broaden War Risk Insurance. It would cost about 92.15 million dollars annually, with a need to increase the 40 million appropriation to fund this year’s expanded needs. The bill allows lump sum or 36 month installments and retroactive checks after clerical approval.

Goldiera Fn Brent War Risk Insurance Bureau Washington Connecticut Nutt George L Warren Home the Red Cross Congress Cholmeley-Jones Warrisk Insurance Bureau

Arguments Heard In Newberry Case In Federal Court

In Grand Rapids Michigan Judge Clarence Sessions heard arguments on the general demurrer to dismiss indictments against Truman H Newberry and 134 others charged with election law violations in the 1919 Michigan senatorial election. Defense contends the general election law is unconstitutional and Congress lacks authority over state and federal elections including primaries. Prosecutor Dailey argues fraud falls under federal reach. defense counters post office and justice control claims. The judge said a written opinion would follow.

Grand .Rapids Mich Jan Truman H. Newberry United States Michigan Clarence W. Sessions Sessions Martin W. Littleton New York Congress Dwight Zonetrank C. Dailey Svetelh Littleton Post Office Department Department of Justice Crag Dailey

Americans to Fight Trade Mark Pirates in Portugal

The American Manufacturers' Export Association launched its campaign against trademark pirates in Portugal and beyond, sending an appeal to the state department to secure protection from the American ambassador for rightful owners. The appeal notes that over forty American trademarks have already been pirated in the region.

New, York American Manufacturers’ Export Association Portugal Plaee State, Department Orugal Pater and Tidemark Comam Association

Judge Advocate Censured by Court in Detzer Case

NEW YORK Jan 5 The court martial on Gaplan Earl V Detzer of the 308th military police charged with cruelty to prisoners in Le Mans France censured Judge Advocate Major William Fr Iselly for conducting the cross examination and pressed Detzer to answer if he felt framed by the judge advocate leading to a tense, interrupted session as the panel cleared the court and resumed proceedings.

Wald Detzer New York Governor's Island of Gaplan Earl 308Th Military Police Company le Mans Rance William Iselly Judge Advocate Keily Kelly Jonel Wiliam Allaire

Billion in Government Securities Bought by Casey in 1919

In 1919 Knights of Columbus members across the country invested over 175 million in liberty bonds and thrift stamps, with Victory bonds and other securities pushing the total beyond 600 million. Daughters of Isabella, the Knights auxiliary, invested nearly 12.5 million in thrift securities.

York Columbia William P. Larkin Larkin Order Knights Victory Daughters of Tsabella The Aevis

Erzberger Defends Govt Amid War Conditions in Stuttgart

In Stuttgart Erzberger denies blame for postwar chaos urging that the present government bears no responsibility. He blames Field Marshal Hindenburg and General Ludendorff for the armistice terms and says Germany will prosecute war criminals if enemies provide names to the government.

Stuttgart Germany Jane Mathias, Erzberger Centre Party Hidenburg Tudendorff Pere Hraberger Leipsic

A Sure Way to End Dandruff Advertised Remedy

A reader scriped ad claims a simple cure for dandruff using four ounces of plain quinine from any drug store. Applied nightly to moisten the scalp and rubbed in, it supposedly dissolves dandruff by morning and stops itching. The result is fluffy, lustrous hair and improved softness.

New York

Unclear custody of evidence cited in court remarks

Fragmentary remarks from a court proceeding reference Captain Weir of Indianapolis and a judge advocate, yielding no verifiable statements or evidence. The garbled dialogue mentions two officers and charges but provides no concrete facts or proven assertions.

Dét Zer al le Manis Weir Indianapolis

Catarrhal Deafness Head Noises Remedy Ad

Advertisement offers a prescription to relieve catarrhal deafness and head noises. Claims to ease breathing and stop mucus drainage, with instructions to mix and take a small dose. Presents a pleasant taste and promising quick results for sufferers.

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