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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1920

Page

3

Decker’s Charges To Be Overlooked

Assistant Secretary Roosevelt announced that Rear Admiral Benton C. Decker’s regent attack on Secretary Daniels and himself would probably be passed over as not worth bothering about. The plan was to avoid martyring Decker and to maintain discipline without public action. The decision followed recommendations from Admiral Coontz and Admiral Washington to permit the matter to pass unnoticed.

Washington Roosevelt Benton C. Decker Daniels Coontz Bureau of Massion Decker Dan San Fran Necker Admiral Decker Velt Jetters Hale Senate Naval Investigating’ Committee Secretary Sole

Ice Cream Soda Becomes Paris Sensation

Paris narratives recount the growing craze for ice cream sodas as American tourists arrive. The drink is praised for its novelty and price, with shops advertising light treats aimed at young patrons aged three to six.

Paris Ergarh

Unclear fragment on wartime trade and bourbon cases

A fragmentary note from Bemlin discusses American shipments and German responses, mentioning bourbon, demand, and Wall Street hints amid wartime trade constraints. The text is partially garbled, limiting clear facts, dates, places, or names to confirm.

Bemlin Germany Wall St

Percy and Ferdie Friendly Poker on the Pines

A garbled note from a rural camp recounts Percy and Ferdie at a coal camp poker game near Platte. The fragmentary text hints at a casual gathering with a playful claim that friendly poker does not exist.

Percy Ferdie

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