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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1920
Page
19
From our clever school and sporty looking Panamarettes to the Snappy ribbon hats, Lampell's advertises the greatest assortment of sport hats in the city. It promises quality workmanship and the lowest prices, urging shoppers to compare offerings.
Fifteen bids were requested from coal dealers for Bridgeport schools that would supply coal for winter. Only five dealers replied, none willing to commit to a contract amid shortages and volatile market rates. The supply committee will present the issue to the Board of Education for a decision at the upcoming meeting.
In Geneva on June 11 Mrs Josephus Daniels, wife of the U S secretary of war, relayed President Wilson's sympathy to the International Woman shortage Congress, recalling his 1917 pledge that women would help in the war and future councils. She urged women to enter political life, fight drugs and drink, and help rebuild the world.
London reports of possible abandonment of the Spa conference between Allied governments and Germany. In European capitals, the rise of independent Socialists and conservatives in German elections fuels belief Germany may be less willing to honor the treaty. Giovanni Giolitti’s influence prompts Millerand to oppose new German indemnity demands, recalling his stance against wartime entry and signaling a shift toward resuming full relations with Germany.
The bridgeport lodge of Sons of St George plans a monster parade and carnival Saturday night to mark the official opening of its new $70,000 building with Connecticut judges taking part. Local Episcopal churches schedule services and Sunday school throughout the day with multiple rectors listed.
District officers received preliminary orders for the State Guard annual camp at Atlantic yesterday. The camp will be held in May. The Fourth Regiment camp starts August 4. Major Gen. L. F. Burpee is moved to the active list with power to transfer any reserve officer to active duty as needed.
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