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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1920
Page
9
New technology uses hydrophone receivers in a ship bow to detect nearby vessels and submarine threats. The system records water depth by listening to propeller sounds echoed from the sea bottom, enabling captains to assess approaching ships and shoal conditions with enhanced accuracy.
Agents led by Supervisor Natham J VeCarcky seized whiskey from a doctor’s home in a raid conducted yesterday. Officers claim the seized bottles were intended for illegal distribution and attempted sale, with evidence including bottle counts and transport details.
An old article discusses American political conventions, noting British press favor Johnson as he argues for nomination. It mentions other Republicans and hopes for legislative actions to end political influence on candidates. It references Senator Johnson taking the floor and hopes for party unity amid alleged reforms.
In Constantinople crowds of Russians seek entry to the United States but passport rules bar most. Officials require proof the applicant is not Bolshevik and will not become a public charge. Performers seek New York opportunities, while many Russians are confined in the city by restrictive border policies and the Red wave.
Atlantic City notes a summer fad as monograms appear on beach fashion. The piece mocks the trend, describing sun exposure, leather and design details, and comments on guards and beach etiquette as season opens.
A muddled item notes claims that Julius Caesar in Mars is too busy to respond. Reports reference attempts to communicate with the spirit of Caesar and suggest officials recall extraordinary messages.
In Calston Texas Governor Tebbs warned of martial law to calm Galveston harbor as stevedores strike caused congestion. Strikers loaded several cars yesterday, moving freight stuck on docks for weeks amid the dispute.
A department sale highlights sizes 28 and 32 bioomers at 1.75 each. White nain socks and colored floss undergarments. Third floor children dresses in dimity repp lawn and voile for ages 2 4 6 and 8 priced 1.50 to 2.50. Infants sets 2.00. Bermuda pink to Copenhagen blue fabrics 45 inches wide 1.39 a yard with various colors and finishes.
Damage estimated at 609 to 640 dollars occurred in a fire that affected stores on Main and Wall streets. Merchandise at So Soung shorestand studio and the Button and Oliphant jewelry shop suffered most from flames and water.
Charles ID Williams alias W 7 Cameron is arrested in Providence and to be tried today in the city court. He is accused of swindling three Bridgeport physicians by posing as a surrogate salesman for a Chicago medical supply house.
At Toledo Bear, one person was killed and twenty injured when Denver and Rio Grande train 116 wrecked last night. A parlor car rolled down a 100 foot embankment, causing chaos and emergency responses. Local officials investigated the derailment and aid was rendered to the injured passengers.
A catalog of small luxury items and accessories for graduates. Includes Diamond Rings with Tiffany mountings priced 16.50 to 30.00, vanity cases 2.00 to 8.50, gold or plated bar pins with rhinestones, lace edged handkerchiefs from 0.59 to 4.00, Venice and Armenian lace motifs, and linen handkerchiefs with embroidered corners. Main Noor.
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