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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
9
Justus J. Fennel as trustee sues Emma F. Wickoff over a Stamford bridge project. He alleges the bridge construction diverts water, causing overflow and damages on adjoining property. Damages claimed run to several hundred dollars in the common pleas court yesterday before Judge Wilder.
York June 16 Fordham granted the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws to William M Calder and Richard T Higgins. Archbishop presided at the exercises as 473 decrees were conferred. Higgins chairs the Publican of Connecticut. The best things in life are often the ones others enjoy.
An old advertisement extols a product named Ti for foot problems. It claims quick relief from soreness tiredness and aching feet. The copy promises comfortable feet after use and urges readers to buy Wix from a druggist.
The Louisville Courier Journal cites Grover Cleveland on race as Tulsa s violent mob episode erupts. A lynching rumor triggered armed confrontation, a shot sparked a battle, and fires burned the black district. The Literary Digest’s June 18 issue surveys causes remedies and international views on the riot.
Chicago obit notes Rep Mason died of heart trouble at a hotel apartment at 6 this morning aged 71. Born Franklinville New York July 7 1880, he moved to Rentonport Iowa then Chicago forging a long career in Illinois politics and both branches of Congress. House adjourned in tribute. funeral planned at Unitarian Church in Chicago with interment at Waukegan.
A New York report states Nilan College will offer scholarships to American students for Italian university training. Father Nicola of the University of Milan delivered a message from Pope Benedict XV to the Knights of Columbus National Education committee. The pope endorsed exchange scholarships between Milan University and American institutions and praised K of C educational reconstruction efforts as highly intelligent.
A short advice notes a method for porcelain care using a gas lamp dipper and dry rag to remove stains. It claims the technique leaves surfaces looking like scrubbed with powders and soaps, with a mysterious wand of lightness implied by gas glow.
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