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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1920
Page
4
A peace resolution passed by the House of Representatives was formally presented to the Senate. Senator Lodge indicated a debate possible on Wednesday as leaders from both parties forecast weeks of discussion ahead of a recess for the national convention.
A man in Washingtone attempted a whiskey purchase scheme, using six empty barrels and two bootleggers. He replaced tops, poured in whiskey, and sold watered liquor to two victims who paid around $5,000. The incident, involving 41 garage location and 6,090 value, is under investigation.
Funeral services for William J. Smith, longtime innkeeper of the Bridge, will be held today starting from his late home on Sanford Avenue to St Augustine's Church for a solemn high mass. The burial will follow at St Michael's Cemetery. County officials and business leaders in the city will attend to pay final respects.
Police report an arrest at 575 East Main Street involving April Rimes, 21, and Philip Goren, 33, tied to a break in at a shoe store on Pacine Street. The suspects allegedly forced entry and were taken into custody.
In Chicago on April 20 four producers dealers faced Lever Act profiteering charges. Earl Brother and Company and Syme Sage Company and See Moon Company were accused of charging excessive prices for potatoes and sugar with prices ranging from 3b to 12. The indictment details alleged price gouging amid wartime controls.
Washington April 30 The Interstate Commerce Commission announced that protests over an increase in railroad rates have been decided against suspending the raise. The decision comes in the wake of a sed pollman rate controversy affecting multiple routes and services.
The Nottingham board has paid 18.48 by March 26 1920 toward ship construction. Funds are intended to speed completion and relieve embarrassment as the company advances under a springboard program with Groton in support and a push to mobilize financial aid for naval vessels.
An unclear report from Auckland describes a political or labor scene involving the Prince of Wales, the governor, and accompanying party arriving by four trains. The fragment suggests a formal visit or event tied to a strike or public arrival in Auckland during April.
Dr Edwards presents Olive Tablets as a calomel substitute for chronic constipation and torpid liver. The sugar coated tablets use a healing vegetable laxative to stimulate normal bowel and liver action without harsh effects. Many users report quick relief from dark mouth breath dull feeling and headaches when taken at bedtime.
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