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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1920
Page
13
Ottawa May 2 A claim by Canada against Germany for wartime damages amounts to nearly two billion dollars. The reparation claim, including losses from merchant and fishing vessels and harbor damage from submarine warfare, was forwarded to London after being annulled at about 1.57 billion.
The Criminal Common Pleas court halted the trial of William Garry of Stanford after the jury failed to reach an agreement on three charges including reckless driving and endangering life. The case stemmed from a July 19, 1949 incident, with prior proceedings in October. jurors were dismissed at 11 o'clock.
Dispatches from Yeschen Sicily describe civil unrest breaking out in the district with Poles and Czechs in clashes. Reports from Frederickton and North Cave note forest fires on crown lands near Rogersville as part of the wider turmoil. A Boston seizure reveals a $20,000 liquor shipment hidden in bonded warehousing tied to a larger contraband network. Paris reports Armenian delegates invited to Moscow by Bolsheviks. Longshoremen strike halts deep sea freight at Philadelphia port. In London Bolsheviks capture Boro as Smolensk line campaign advances. A clash in San Sebastian injures one civilian and five civil guards outside the civil governor office.
Funeral services were held for Thomas Jefferson Falls, prominent New Yorker and vice president of United States Hubber company, at his summer home Waggins on Fort Trumsyell beach. Attendants included town officials, New York Bar Association members, and Milford Yacht Club members. Active pallbearers included Randolph Browne, Lamnevaee Pee 4 i Jewett, and Joan Rees.
Census figures from Washington show population totals and increases. The figures cite Pratt Bank and Bradford Ta as locations with notable percentage gains, including 42,518 and 14,524 populations and increases up to 40 percent.
Hartford May 27 Judge Maltbie of the Superior Court overruled a demurrer to the answer in the case of Irma G King against Herbert A King. The suit involves alimony payments and alleged divergences in Nevada. The decision clarifies the handling of alimony collection across states.
The bride and her attendants attract many passers by as the wedding party showcases a white satin dress with pearl trim and Chantilly lace, a veil of Duchess lace from a Russian style, and simple primrose organdie attire for the bridesmaid. The overall display is described as lovely yet inexpensive.
Plain white stockings of superior quality feature lace insertions open work effects and embroidery over the instep. Described as silk stock ings with decorative detailing suitable for finer wear. Also noted are plain silks with embroidery and a mention of AUR. Main floor.
Apparel for brides across generations finds ready selection at Read's. The store emphasizes its esteemed role in helping brides assemble trousseau items from pretty dresses to accessories and household needs. Read's promises better preparation than in recent seasons.
Text describes accordion plaited Point d esprit and ruffled Organdies in white primrose old blue Nile green rose and Bermuda pink. Lace flouncings include Chantilly Valenciennes and Filet. Trimming novelties offered for gowns, affordable and dainty, main floor.
A compact note describes a product described as originating from France, well made and of high quality. It mentions a twenty button length item in white, suggesting apparel or accessory details. The fragment hints at craftsmanship and color, without broader context or identifiers.
A catalog style listing from a lingerie shop outlines boudoir caps gowns and combinations in White Wash Satin, Georgette, Crepe de Chine and Valenciennes lace. It notes nightgowns with lace rosettes, bandeaux with satin ribbons, petticoats for sheer dresses, and kimono robes. Also mentions French styled breakfast jackets, pink roses and blue accents. Lingerie Shop, second floor.
Verennes Vergennes VI May 27 Charles Stranp cashier of the First National Bank of this city shot himself in the head with an automatic pistol. Bank examiners were at work on the books.
An incident in Newteath, Aberlin suburb, reports a young girl with fine hair struck by a rough youth as she tried boarding a merry-go-round. Her hair became entangled in the moving machinery, and despite screams, the ride was not stopped in time. The girl suffered scalp injuries and two fingers crushed.
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