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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1920
Page
9
William J. Schoonmaker of Paterson New Jersey pleaded guilty in district court to impersonating a federal officer during a holdup spree involving automobiles in North Adams Massachusetts. He held up vehicles seeking a drink and was held in default of 1800 bond for further U S authorities.
Kathryn Crosby administrator of John E Crosby estate files in Superior Court a $10000 damages suit against Howard S Beach of Trumbull. Alleged that a bicycle rider was struck and killed June 14 1919 in Beardsley park by an automobile owned by Beach driven by his wife Annie B Beach. Complaint cites negligence by Mrs Beach.
New York health officials led by Dr Frank J Monaghan acting health commissioner said extermination of rats around the city piers would be sought as a bubonic plague prevention measure after an outbreak in Vera Cruz He planned to confer with shipping interests to urge rat removal and wharf cleanup.
Honolulu reports the Hawakier department of the American Legion launching a campaign to organize a society of American citizens of Japanese ancestry. The pledge centers on disavowing dual citizenship, signaling a push for single national allegiance among island residents.
June 4, diplomats report Finland has recognized Ukraine independence as a signal of possible easing toward peace with the Soviet Union. Polish circles note the action as a preliminary step toward negotiations, amid broader moves by Finland and Poland toward ceasefire talks.
In Memico City on June 14 the National Agrarian association names its officers including Antonio Diaz Soto Gama and Generals Obregon Alvarado Vilareal Calles and Gilderdo Magan. The organization issued a pledge urging support for General Obregon. A separate suit in Superior Court seeks damages of 6000 dollars over a disputed loan allegedly used to buy property.
There will be a meeting of the ordinance committee of the Council Friday evening at 7250 Welock. Petitions and resolutions will be the chief matters considered. Armistice news from London reports Russia seeking terms. Finnish issues noted.
An advertisement promises a quick painless and inexpensive method for hair removal at home. It advises applying powdered Delatone mixed with water to thickly cover the skin, wait three ribes of wash, then end with smooth clear skin. Cautions about avoiding skin irritation and using real Gelatine are given.
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