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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1920

Page

4

Baruch Demands Mason Evidence in Copper Theft Case

War Industries Board chief Baruch writes Representative Mason demanding immediate submission of evidence to Congress and to the attorney general. Baruch asserts Mason’s statements imply a suit against Baruch over a copper theft claim, urging swift action and truth in the record.

Washington Baruch The War Industries Board Mason Twinois Barney Baruch United States

Miners Buried by Mine Explosion Near Cokesburg

CLOTSBURGH June 1 At least ten miners were killed by an explosion in the coal shaft of the Ontario Gas Coal company near Cokesburg Fa. The foreman said bodies were buried under tons of earth and could not give exact figures until recoveries. The men, employed by the Ontario Gas Coal company, were sinking a shaft for coal.

Clotsburgh Ontario Gas Gon Company Cokesburg Ontario Gas Coal Company

Schine Awarded 66 By Judge Ives In Plumbing Case

Judge J M Ives of the Common Pleas court awarded David Schine and others 66 dollars in a suit against New York Plumbing and Heating Contractors Inc. The decision disallowed a balance due on a heating contract at State Street and noted breaches of contract to specifications. Schine sought 1590 dollars in damages, with a 760 dollar counter claim also disallowed.

J. Moss Tvés Common Pleas Court David Schine New York Plumbing and Heating Contractors, Inc Schine State Street Sehine al Ives

Former Stamford Man Escapes From Asylum

A Stamford man formerly living in the city, Peydinand Jatdetti, committed to Middletown insane asylum in May 1918, has escaped. He arrived in New Haven on March 10, 1911, and allegedly killed his stepfather, wounded his wife, and attempted suicide three times while in local custody.

Four Divorces Contested in Stamford Court Yesterday

State referee Yudge Mitton A. Shiumway heard four contested divorce cases yesterday in Stamford. Cases include Wattie Olson Schidkneert versus Frederick Schildkneert of Stamford, Frederick Definger versus Jenny Oetizger of Stamford, Theresa Courilla versus Stephen Courilla of Bridgeport, and Henry Bilmerick versus Anna Hilmerick.

Yudge Mitton A. Shiumway Wattie Olson Schidkneert Frederick Schildkneert Stamford Frederick Definger Jennie Oetizger Theresa Courilla Stephen Courilla Bridgeport Henry Bilmerick Anna Hilmerick

Typewriter Plant Moves to Flushing Long Island

Notice of substantial progress in relocating Hensington Typewriter plant from this city to Flushing New York. Sale of company property to Columbia Graphophone Manufacturing was announced months ago with many operatives to transfer to the Long Island site.

Hensington Typewriter Flushing Columbia ‘Graphophone Manufacturing Company Long Islandy

State Board Reports Connecticut Americanization Schools

Hartford June 2 At a State board meeting Robert C Deming director of Americanisation presented a seven month report on Americanization efforts in Connecticut The bureau noted schools established with January the peak month averaging 1967 attendees

Hartford State Board Ecuelon Robert C. Deming Americanisation Bureau of American Insistences Connecticut

Seymour Strike Grows To Six Hundred At Seymour Manufacturing

Unskilled workers at Seymour Manufacturing strike expanded to about 600 as of June 2. A strike committee formed last night demanded a 44 hour week and 75 cents per hour. Company officials reportedly had not received a formal demand for shorter hours or higher wages.

Swyanour Seymour Manufacturing Company

Bergdoll Investigation Approved by Congress

Congress favors an investigation into the escape of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, the Philadelphia draft evader, after a report endorsing authorized probing of the escape was issued today. The move aims to uncover how Bergdoll evaded military service and fled into exile.

Washington Tuas Congress Grover Cleveland Philadelphia

Oriental fringe couch cover sale in summer glow

A summer sale offers oriental style couch covers with fringe options at 3.95 each. The patterns emphasize cool, comfortable lounge looks while protecting furniture from wear. Limited stock and vibrant prints highlight the seasonal home decor deal.

Lightweight sports shirt sale with special price

Advertises light weight shirts for real sports enthusiasts with short sleeves and roll collar. Claims good fabric quality and opportunistic savings. Special price listed as 1.69 dollars.

Balbriggan Summer Underwear Sells Fast

A special lot of Balbriggan summer underwear priced at 1.75 each targets men shifting from heavy garments after Memorial Day. Available in short sleeves and various lengths including knee and ankle options, some made of Balbriggan and Lisle for cooler comfort during work or sport.

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