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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1921

Page

6

Fire damages at least fifty thousand dollars in Stonington

A late night blaze in Stonington Conn heavily damaged the Potter block on Water street and the Muller block on Pearl street with losses likely over 50 000. Firemen led by Chief Edward T Teed and Assistant Chief C D Main battled flames from cellar to roof, burning interiors gutted the buildings, a bookshop and a residence suffered contents loss while the Community House roof caught fire but was saved.

Stonington Conn Potter Lock Water Street Muller Pearl Street Urevey Hort Edward T. Teed C. D. Main Communit Charles

Bryant Electric salesmen convene for national conference

Members of the Bryant Electric sales organization gather at the State street plant this week for a nationwide conference on sales, promotion schemes, and new developments. A packed program includes country club outings and evenings at nearby beaches as factory executives join the sessions.

Bryant Electric Company Planton State Street Fram

Delegates Called to Consider the Strike in London

The executive body of the coal miners union calls delegates to meet Friday to consider the strike situation. The meeting, in London, was announced by The Associated Press report, noting the ongoing labor dispute and the union's efforts to decide next steps.

London Associated Press Coal Miners’ Union Today Eiday

Cigar leaf men clash over tariff at national convention

New York and Connecticut delegates clash at the National Cigar Leaf association session in Hartford over tariff positions on wrapper tobacco. The majority report opposes high tariffs above 82 a pound. Connecticut delegates favor neutral or lower duties. debate leads to adopted resolutions and internal party criticism.

Bartford Cigar Leaf Topacca Association Connecticut Association Resolutions Committee Ber B. Haas Berger National Association Skers Connecticut Tred B. Griffen New York Mint Hass Congress Niihael Tobacco Merchant Elgar Macturers

Treasurer Brundage Killed in New York Auto Crash

Jesse P. Brundage treasurer of Hog Fleet and Company New York clothiers was instantly killed when his car struck a tree early today. Mrs Thomas Duggan and Mrs Andrew Dupree, passengers, were seriously injured. Brundage had left the office yesterday to take Mrs Brundage motoring and planned to meet her when the crash occurred.

Freeport Jesse P. Brundage Hog- Fleet and Company New York Clothiera Thomas Duggan Andrew Dupree

Opposition to Filipino Independence Sparks Memorial Push

Dispatches from Manila report Manila businessmen plan a memorial urging independence while Tarrotes oppose indemnity to the Wood Forbes mission. The Press Bureau says the opponents are Americans and asserts the Tarrotes tribal leaders were not representative. Also notes erosion in Labrador coastal waters.

Washington Manila Wood-Forbes Philippine Mission Trorrotes

Winnecke Comet Not Coming Near the Earth

Cambridge Mass June 7 A Harvard College Observatory report states Winnecke's comet will likely not approach Earth within ten million miles. It will nearest the sun on June 13 and be brightest near that time, with naked eye visibility uncertain. A meteor shower was predicted for June 27 as a consequence of the comet's approach.

Cambridge Mass Winnecke Harvard College Observatory

Lewiston Woman Is Now Well and Happy

An elderly Lewiston resident, Mrs. Alice McCluskey, credits Tanlac with curing years of indigestion rheumatism and fatigue. After taking several bottles she reports regained health, weight gain of about 14 pounds, and renewed energy for housework and walking. The advertisement notes Tanlac is sold in Bridgeport by Hindlebrug Stores.

Alice McCluskey No. 66Ck Street Lewiston Bridgeport Hindlebrug Stores

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Potter and Muller Henry Tames Henry Jamas MR. Tennis Ohim Chspardon MR. Smith Hira George McManus Bryant Electric Shop Minaanssss Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co CIGAR Sumatra Nutmeg Rogers, Peet & CO Grand Fas Labrador OLD New Damaskeene Blades Alice Medloskes Lewistan Maine
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