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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
4
Local retailer announces a pre inventory clearance sale with drastic price cuts on millinery scarves mufts rain coats leatherette coats shirt waists petticoats and trims. The event promises minimal stock and emphasizes marked down merchandise with substantial savings across all items.
Actor Robert Regerreis sues 28 Playhouse Players Club members for 100000 in damages alleging defamation as pro German accusations were leveled before US entry into World War I. Names include John Lrow Francis Wilson and Otis Skinner with suspension noted in 1918 and reinstatement later by supreme court order.
Joseph P Strank manager of United Bond Co shot and killed Thomas A Harrison of Walrhaven North Carolina when Harrison attempted to rob his office of bonds January 14. Coroner found Strank acted in self defense. Judge Bartlett ruled this sufficient to annul manslaughter charge.
Senate postpones action on the army and navy pay raise bill due to absent senators. Amendments include equalizing officer and enlisted pay in coast guard and extending communications and quarters allowances for all army and navy officers. Also mentions foreclosure suit filed by Jennie W Swords et al. against Lie Dridgeport Trust Co. with loan details.
A 1920s style health ad urges readers to strengthen blood against influenza using Pepto Mangan. It claims anemia and thin blood increase illness risk, touts Pepto Mangan as a physician endorsed tonic available in liquid or tablet form, and warns to buy the genuine product.
Lady Jonaldshay wife of Bengal Governor Lawrence J. L. D. Tronaldshay leads diplomatic social life in Calcutta. Her husband was appointed governor in 196? after nine years in parliament.
Caroline J. Arnold sues Gbert H. Arnold executor for compensation as secretary companion cook and housekeeper from April 1898 to May 30 1918 alleging weekly pay of $10 totaling $10 680 and damages of $12 900 after Alfred C Arnolds death. The complaint states Arnold and wife invited her to live with them to perform household duties and companionship promising a reasonable weekly sum plus board and lodging. The executor allegedly refused to approve or pay the claim.
The plaintiff alleges Richard Campano of Stamford assaulted her by twice hugging and kissing without consent in a store run by Mrs Yueght’s husband, on December 1. She seeks 4000 to 5000 dollars in damages, claiming the conduct endangered her safety and caused harm.
The case filed in Superior Court seeks foreclosure on Greenwich property owned by Cornelius Benedict and others, with The Touisk Ca of New York as plaintiff against Menediet and Mutual Rank of New York. Separately, an equitable partition seeks division of 18 acres in Greenwich among multiple plaintiffs including Almira Tyons and Henrietta Frisen, with tenants in common and shared proceeds.
A group of six bishops, five priests, and one Methodist plus 16 other clergymen from multiple denominations signed a protest against deportations of aliens without trial and against repression before Congress. The protest, linked to the Doctoral Council of Churches of Christ in America, named bishops Brent Brewster Lawrence Talbeth and others, reflecting concern over radical treatment in the United States.
A dubious advertisement claims a cheap light liquid called Dandering can halt fall and rid dandruff. It urges readers to apply a small amount to the scalp, promising hair will stop shedding, grow long and thick, and become soft and abundant after several uses.
An old Bayer aspirin ad touts genuine tablets with the Bayer Cross safety mark and twelve tablets per box at low cost. It claims the product has been preserved by physicians for over 78 years and addresses common pains and ailments with proper directions for safe relief.
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