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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1920

Page

6

Return of War Dead From France to Rest in Paris Arc de Triomphe

Verdun and Paris dispatches report eight unidentified French soldiers returned to Verdun for individual burial with military honors, while plans aim to bring nearly 9,000 American war dead home by next summer. Families may travel to France to reclaim remains, with many to be laid at the Arc de Triomphe or buried on Verdun battlefields.

Verdun France Vosges Minister of Pensions Masinot Paris Arc de ‘Triomphe Poilus United States

Tennessee Delegation Seat Gains in Election Returns

Official canvass from the Eighth congressional district shows Lon Scott Republican winning by 688 votes over Democrat Gordon Brownings. Resulting in a 5 by 5 split for Tennessee’s delegation in the new House, a Republican gain of three seats.

J. Memphis Tenn Elghth Lon Scott Gordon Brownings Tennessee House ‘of Representatives

Zemo the Clean antiseptic liquid for skin relief

An ad promotes Zemo the clean antiseptic liquid to treat eczema itching and skin troubles. It claims quick relief, healing, and cleansing action, suitable for burns and wounds, with price 35 cents for small bottles and one dollar for large sizes. The copy emphasizes affordability and effectiveness.

Bec-Zemo Rose Sa

Transfers Of Funds From City Departments Reported

At a Board of Apportionment meeting in the city clerk’s office transfers were approved moving 11 385 dollars from the Charities Department general account to Hillside Home for groceries fuel and clothing. Other transfers include 500 to the Board of Recreation for fireworks in July 3825 from the Health tax collection to salaries 2802 22 from Miscellaneous to Registrars of Voters for trainee help for women voting 856 44 from Recreation to Park and 5761 15 in Fire Department funds for various expenditures.

Charities Department Hillside Home Board of Apportionment Board of Recreation Department of Health Aah Tra Recreation Board Park Department Fire Department

Death of son prompts $3,000 award in suit

In Stamford, Louis Blum, administrator, won $3,000 in a superior court judgment against Frank Preeclesko for the death of Bernhard Blum, seven, killed November 1918 when an automobile driven by the defendant failed to keep a proper lookout. The decision notes a parent cannot recover burial expenses under the law.

An Marble Louis Bim Stamford Frank Preeclesko Bernhard Slum Yehe Judge Marble Ands Louis Blum Maltbie

Veteran Milford Fireman to Retire After 40 Years

Carl Wietzel of Myrtle Beach Hose Company No 3 retires from active duty after over four decades of service in New York New Jersey and Connecticut. A farewell reception at the old fire house on Van Avenue will honor his decades of civic work with the fire company and the Myrtle Beach Improvement Association.

Milford Nev Cine New York New Jersey Myrtle Fire Company Lews Stowe Department Shore Wietgel Myrtle Beach Amonit Myrtle Each Wierzel Ris Dover Wn.y

Obregon Unable to Meet Harding on Border Line

Mexico City report states General Obregon, president-elect of Mexico, cannot meet Senator Harding at a border city before his inauguration due to the short time before taking office and the need to prepare an executive program. The statement notes Obregon personally desires the meeting and recognizes its potential benefits.

Mexico City Oregon Mexico Harding General Obregon Obregan

Walker resigns from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Boston reports Dr William H Walker director of the division of industrial cooperation and research at MIT tendered his resignation effective January He will resume consulting practice and be succeeded by Prof Charles L Nortolt professor of industrial physics and director of the research lab of industrial physics

Boston Willam H. Walker Massachusetts Institute of Technology Walker Charles L. Nortolt

Bad Breath Remedy Olive Tablets Ad Claim

An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle bowel and liver stimulant that purifies the blood and eliminates bad breath without the side effects of calomel. Founded by F M Edwards after seventeen years in practice, the tablet is described as a pleasant sugar coated vegetable formula with olive color. Take one or two nightly for a week.

Dr. Edwards Te. F. M. Edwards

Notable Millard resident active in plumbing business

Since then in New York and Con ntellect, he is one of the most prominent and respected residents of Millard and at present is engaged in the plumbing business at the share.

New York Conntellect Millard Share

Cocaine Seized From Dead Fireman's Bunk

In New York on the Atlantic Sun a port surveyor's office found 240 bottles of cocaine under the bunk of a dead fireman Manuel Garien Cayon. Cayon slashed his throat and shot himself twice during the voyage from Rotterdam. His note allegedly hinted at motives related to engagement with a lone passenger. Crew members doubted such an action and claimed the intent to steal from a passenger.

New York Freman Atlantic Sun Manuel Garien Cayon Rotterdam

Smuggling Case Ties to Philadelphia Seizure

A fragment notes involvement in drug smuggling and a prior case tied to Philadelphia and an individual named Gecaston, with references to selling soil and related actions.

Philadelphia

Murder cases listed for December superior court session

Six murder cases set to be heard as the criminal term opens in the city on December 7. Names tied to killings include George B. Nott, Frank Lendre, Joseph Mancini, Frank Jannotti, Joseph Bedfiar, Arthur Donahue, and Mary Lancezia, with multiple defendants awaiting appearance.

Lin Tipe Pie G. Ey.hinnan Elawood B. Wade Ethel’ Hutchins Nott Johnn. Johnston George B. Nott Ti Frank Léndre Rank Dallo Joseph Mancini Frank Jannotti Joseph Bedfiar Andrew Erevus Arthur Donahue Newtown Mary Lancezia

Court Hears Motive in Knapp Death Case

Coroner Phelan holds Antonio Moceio as criminally Hatle in the death of William Knapp. The record notes a number of fatalities arising from automobile accidents and connects the incident to broader safety concerns.

Antonio Moceio Phelan William Knapp

Near East relief will not risk more lives

A New York report states that Near East relief will not send additional American relief workers to Asia Minor and Turkey. The decision follows cable reports from Constantinople about ongoing hostilities and the Turkish government’s turmoil, prompting caution in operations.

New York Asia Minor Turkey Near East Constantinopie J. Z. Coombs

Attorney Can't Locate ZClient Suit Withdrawn In Court

Report notes attorney cannot locate plaintiff in a withdrawn suit. Mentioned parties include Michael Boone, PrideNick, B. Morgan, Wenzel G. Staiger, and deputy sheriff. Several cases referenced with property under attachment and sums like 1500 dollars. Proceedings postponed. divorce actions to be heard today.

Eoguisel Michael Boone Sad Int Yester Whem

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