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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
8
In Gancaster Pennsylvania locals tout the town as the umbrella capital of the world. The claim centers on a single firm producing about 16 thousand umbrellas daily amid a flurry of promotional talk and local pride.
An advertisement touts PETIERSO a scar healing ointment said to cure piles and itching almost immediately. It claims rapid relief from burns rashes and skin sores, promises long lasting results, and mentions orders filled by Powerson Co Buffalo New York.
Boston June 10 The discovery of a $109000 shortage in the New England Order of Protection treasurer John Seabornns accounts is announced by Judge William Scott. Lam ham resigns as treasurer. Howe of Quincy named to succeed him. Loss traced to stock speculation with bonds located in brokers offices. The order, a fraternal insurance group with about 25000 members in New England, will cover losses with bond funds and free reserves.
Washington June 10 Attorney General Palmer informs President Wilson that the chief executive has ten days after adjournment of Congress to sign or veto bills. The ruling notes the president may use a pocket veto for measures like the water power bill and the repeal of most special wartime legislation.
Frank de R. Storey, convicted in general sessions on December charges of criminally receiving $10300 worth of Northern Pacific stock stolen from the Ganship company, was sentenced to from two and a half to five years in Sing Sing.
William G. McAdoo and Mrs. McAdoo arrived in Chicago to attend the Republican convention session. After a West vacation they were en route east and paused here for the afternoon event.
Anne Rittenhouse, noted authority on women’s fashion, writes a weekly feature in The Sunday Post magazine. She urges Bridgeport women to attire correctly by balancing style with economy, guiding readers toward practical yet fashionable dress expectations.
Public Utilities Commission inspectors examined Bridgeport lines with Manager Gandhi Superintendent Goulds Engineer Ripple aboard a special car from Stamford. Irving Rudd and George W eupwiton represented the commission during the yesterday briefing.
The Sunday Post feature invites readers to a poetic piece titled Some Ghosts I Have Seen. It previews the magazine’s entertaining content and argues the section is worth reading for its storytelling and atmospheric reflections.
The White House announced on June 10 that Peter C. Cannan of Providence Rhode Island was named the United States attorney for the district of Rhode Island.
June 10 in Barcelona the civil governor ordered the explosion of thirty one foreigners of various nationalities. Most are accused of complicity in outbreaks. Further impulsions are expected as authorities tighten control.
An unclear report describes a flight from Paris to Warsaw involving a pilot named Roget or J Prench and a crew including Jone Yaris and Mahe. The text mentions an attempt to reach Warsaw and Nomsiont is referenced in relation to the journey.
In Copentsagien on June 10 the king welcomed the American minister Joseph C. Grew to the audience. Later Grew was introduced to the queen in a brief formal sequence at the royal court.
An irregular dispatch from Washington notes visiting figures touring the city on June 14. The report lists several officials and observers in attendance, their movements through key venues, and brief remarks recorded by local correspondents. The piece emphasizes official engagements and civic interest sparked by the visits.
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