Ringhals Snake Sprays Poison Fifteen Feet
A Ringhals snake native to South Africa can project a poison spray up to fifteen feet, a notable defense mechanism observed in this venomous species.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1920
Page
8
Secrets of London Complexion Doctors 1
London socialites seek beauty via a noted complexion method using ordinary wax to exfoliate worn skin. A light wax layer, washed off, aims to reveal newer skin. A skin wash with pay der ta saxollie and water hazel is also advertised as a quick remedy for deep wrinkles.
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London
Hove
Wel Nea
England
Grand Jury to Probe Housing Matters in New York
New York October 27 Governor Smith signed an order for a special term of the supreme court November 29 to choose an extraordinary grand jury. It will consider evidence from the joint legislative committee on housing about alleged building misconduct. The panel will examine bribery conspiracy and witness refusals as hearings resume. Subpoenas named Robert P. Brindall president of the Building Trades council. Theodore Roosevelt is expected to replace McWhinney if he resigns amid Nassau gambling indictments. Builders offered to testify if granted immunity.
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New York
Goveror Smith
Supreme Court
Joint Legislative Committee On Housing
Ito Robert P. Brindall
Building Trades Council
McWhinney
Nassau County
Theodore ‘Roosevelt
Voting Machines Guarded by Watchmen Across Districts
Arrangements by the voting machine committee call for 32 watchmen at no pay to guard machines from Saturday to Wednesday next. Alderman Ford, the Democratic committee member, will select day and night watchmen for the Second, Fourth, Sixth and Tenth districts.
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Alderman Ford
Sulphur Soothes Ugly Itching Skin Advertised
A noted skin specialist promotes Mentho Sulphur as a germ destroying remedy for skin troubles. The preparation cools and soothes on first use, calms rashes and sores, and is applied like a cold cream. Small jars available from druggists.
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Drugsist
Automo Items and Goods Listed in Local Sale List
A fragmented list of items including boards cars dishes dolls garden sets ouija pianos books stores telephones and related goods appears in an old sale or inventory listing. The fragment mentions a numeric 1410 and references OPEC in passing within the unread text.
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Story Books
Aldermen to oversee districts and voting machine demo ends
Aldermen Brown Connor and R Arthur Brown will supervise districts while the voting machine demonstration ends. A request to extend the period for two voters to practice was denied. The machines must be delivered by next Saturday after being lofted by mechanics. Webster school kindergarten room will host the voting machine.
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R.arthur Brown
Thomas I. Connor
Alderman Hogan
Toight
Brown
Delvery
Webster School
Kindergarter
Surety Bond Demands For Dempsey Carpentier Fight
Jack Kearns says no agreement for Dempsey vs Carpentier without a bonded stakeholder to hold forfeits and fighters shares. He wants 50 000 forfeit and 50 000 promoter money placed in trust 24 hours before the bout. Dempsey to receive 40 percent of gate, promoters offered 200 000. Carpentier to receive around 160 000 pounds net. Each fighter to get 25 percent of motion picture rights.
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New Yori
Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Kearns
Deschamps
Carperehier
Carpentier
Dgisten Fta
East Washington Bridge Closed to Vehicles
The East Washington avenue bridge is closed to all but pedestrians while the Miller Lumber Company seeks to restrain demolition. A hearing with Judge William S. Martine in Superior Court on Nov 9 will decide if tearing down proceeds. Bridge removal bids are to be received Nov 1, with action pending the lumber company’s deposition.
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Bearsley
East Washington Bridge
Department of Public Works
East Washington Avenue
Nak Miller Lumper Company
William S. Martine
Bridge Commission
Wilson
Patrick H. Brady
Mauritus Olsen
William
Primrose
Lumber Company
A F L Names Issues at Stake in Cox Endorsement
Washington October 27 The non partisan campaign committee of the American Federation of Labor led by Samuel Gompers issued a statement asserting reaction hides the campaign’s key issues. It lists the League of Nations protection of workers from profiteers government relation to workers’ aims use of injunctions against workers high cost of living arbitrary tribunals and the right to organize and withdraw service. The statement reaffirms its endorsement of Governor Cox and the Democratic platform and urges America to decide on these issues.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
League of Nations
Cox
America
Urge U. S. to Recognize Ireland
Arguments favoring recognizing the new Republic of Ireland were presented to Secretary Colby at the State Department tonight by a delegation of Irish sympathizers headed by Frank P. Walsh, former joint chairman with Williams Howard at the War Labor Board.
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Washington
Republic of Ireland
Colby
State Department
Frank P. Walsh
Williams Howard
Suffragists Urge Women to Defeat Brandee in Election
Fairfield County suffragists plan to mail 11 000 personal appeals to women urging vote against Senator Brandee on November 2. Circulares outline reasons why women should not return Brandee to the Senate.
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Fairfield County | Suffrage Association
Lin
Brandagee
Brandeged
Senate
Australian MPs raise salaries from 3809 to about 5000
Members of Parliament in Australia have increased their pay from 3809 dollars to around 5000 dollars, reflecting a substantial wage uplift for lawmakers. The move affects compensation for parliamentary service, with officials signaling the raises aim to align with living costs and duties.
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