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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
15
Paris police report discovering about fifteen pounds of human bones in Henry Landru's residence including a well preserved skull. Teeth marks from a saw show deliberate disassembly. The Eclair notes Landru's wife acted as a devoted accomplice and knew of his actions.
Prince August and Prince Joachim, sons of former Emperor William, have filed divorce suits in Berlin. Prince August wed Princess Alexandra Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein on October 22, 1908, while his brother married Princess Marie Augustine of Anhalt on March 11, 1916.
The German peace delegation directs the German foreign office to demand full damages from the French government for the permanent injuries to Frau Dornblueth. She was struck by a stone thrown by a mob member as the delegation left Versailles last July.
Secretary Lansing recommended to the House foreign affairs committee a raising of ambassador salaries to 35000 and ministers to 15100 with government owned embassies and upkeep allowances. Ambassadors would rise from 17500 and ministers from 12500 as hearings proceed on the diplomatic and consular service appropriation bill.
On January 7 in New York, eight cent fare applications were filed to run until June 30 by Job E K Hedges, receiver for the New York Railways Co, and James R Shemeld, trustees of Interborough Consolidated which runs the subway and elevated lines. Lindsay M Garrison, receiver for Brooklyn Rapid Transit Co, joined, saying traffic could be suspended if the raise is not granted.
Ottawa Jan 7 reports say Magdalen islands people are in distress for want of food after weeks of isolation from the mainland. A Canadian sealing vessel attempted to reach them but had to turn back due to impassable ice. Distressed residents include government lighthouse and wireless station employees. Fifteen Belle Isle residents were recently rescued from a similar predicament.
The super dreadnaught Pennsylvania and the Arizona sailed from New York for the Virginia capes to join other ships of the Atlantic fleet. The force will meet tomorrow and proceed to Guantanamo, Cuba, for the annual West Indies cruise.
Premier Drury promised definite and early action on the mothers pension bill after social workers warned enactment was absolutely necessary to save numbers of Ontario families from positive tragedy. The statement came from Toronto on January 7.
Elimination meeting in Youngstown reveals Ohio Democratic leaders will seek to remove either Senator Pomerone or Governor James M. Gax from potential presidential candidate list after the Jackson Day rally in Washington.
Furniture rugs and novelties featured in the January sale with significant savings on silver plated and cut glass items. Highlights include brown willow armchairs and rockers with tapestry upholstery, cheese plates, mayonnaise sets, vinegar cruets, lemon dishes, marmalade jars, powder jars, tea spoons, and flatware with pearl handles, all offered at reduced prices.
Items include white woolens and various weaves for wear in the South. Third floor left from holiday stock. Also available linen goods and picture books for children.
Jewelry section promotes a necklace ad citing clouded amber green jade and pink coral with sapphire and amethyst accents in French metal. Former prices were 5.95 and 7.50, now 3.95. See them.
January sale advertisement lists knitted petticoats for women in blue white pink white and gray white combos. Short and long outing flannel options for children in gray white pink or light blue. Prices range from 50 cents to $1.50 depending on size and material.
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