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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1920
Page
8
Royce Bifield, a local sailor, died at sea on September 1 1920. He was born September 13 and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bifield of 418 General Avenue. Bifield served seven years in the United States Navy.
Health authorities warn of rising kidney disease deaths amid widespread health neglect. An ad promotes Ridney and Diver remedy claiming cure and wide availability. The piece blends public health alarm with a promotional sales pitch, citing a Mr Jasper benetlviel and a postal order system for supplies.
Attorney for Crane announces a $100000 payment to settle differences with Roberta Crane and Elida Crane, ending a romance. The case involves separate maintenance and potential custody changes as a court considers a divorce. A funeral procession and public attention mark the tragedy.
Local sugar market reports a price drop as the Federal sugar Refinery Co. lowers the cost by 3 4 cents per pound for granulated sugar. The rate now stands at 3 4 cents, reflecting a season’s shift in the market.
President de Valera urged formation of a unified Irish citizen and aid society aimed at backing the provisional Irish republic. He argued that a successful organization must be large enough to include sympathizers and that state control should remain central for coordinated national action.
President Wilson accepted honorary life membership in the National Democratic Club, tendered by leaders including Governor Wilson and Joh Riehle. The gesture expresses trust and esteem from the club and reflects Wilson’s pride in the honor and the party’s regard for his leadership.
Dayton Nov ai an Aroeder holder of world altitude record and the only man who ever fell five miles and lived has been discharged from the army it became known today he will return to big name in Chicago where he will re enter business
In the coal region fuel shortages force residents to seek coal elsewhere as sealers rush to higher rate markets leaving the city short. The note mentions authorities’ restrictions and the urgent need for fuel in the anthracite area.
In Ington on November 16 secretary of war Baker said no major changes to army policies would be recommended to Congress this session. He cited a desire to let the incoming administration form its own plans and the army organization bill from the 4th session not yet fully in effect.
Paris dispatch reports Baron Wrangel will persist in resisting Bolshevik forces. General Maklakoff, envoy in Paris for Wrangel, says Wrangel's third army is still in the Ukraine and could form the basis for a new military movement.
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