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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text mentions SM Williams Hestsis and Peto Pyles with unclear references to dates like September and October 1, plus mentions of Dewees and Soneriinendenk of Une Mer. WE Lams is noted as agreeing for some side in a dispute. Missing context limits clarity.
A partial dispatch from Washington notes the United States plans to add new wireless stations as part of immediate expansion efforts touching Mexican coverage. Details remain sparse as officials discuss the strategic upgrade in communication infrastructure.
The Spanish War Veterans fund of about 820,000 is available to aid World War I veterans from Connecticut who served abroad. A nine member board, appointed by the Department of Communications, offers advances to those in genuine need due to unemployment or family illness, provided they meet eligibility.
NEW YORK SENT 2 reports a 19? English girl aboard the Philadelphia unable to explain her trip to Ellis Island immigration officers. Ship officers claim she is a stowaway or was brought for immigration. She is under medical care awaiting a proper statement as an inquiry into a smuggling plot aboard the Philadelphia proceeds. A sailor, Edward Manning, is held on a federal charge. James Mallon is detained as a material witness.
More than 30 women filed applications to register as voters yesterday with the registrar of voters. Over 200 prospective female voters attended a Tuesday afternoon instruction meeting in the council chamber addressed by Registrar William Lounsbury. A Providence visitor sought guidance on residency requirements and eligibility for the Connecticut vote next November.
An old period ad promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills for anemia claiming aging looks and thin blood cause weakness. It promises appetite restoration, improved color and energy after weeks, urges readers to buy a box and request a booklet with a mail order offer from Schenectady New York.
Washington reports the Tennessee lower house voted nonconcurrence on ratifying the woman suffrage amendment. State department officials say the matter creates a royal tangle beyond their scope. In DC, National Constitution League sought to restrain Secretary Colby from proclaiming ratification. the action was dismissed on motion, with a prior similar case on appeal.
Peter Are of 74 Putnam Street sues Aaron Bakunin of Stratford and Jennie Rabinowitz of Bridgeport for 8000 damages in superior court. Complaint says an agreement on May 4 required sale of a break located at Teacen and Sheth streets for 14000 with mortgages excluded. Defendants allegedly refused to convey though ready to perform. Trial set for first Tuesday in September. attorney J Water Scheffer represents the plaintiff.
Crowds at the Strace ford myerine bridge witnessed a river safety demonstration on a sunny afternoon. A rowboat carrier and a swimmer dressed in a wetsuit performed in the Pequotnosk river, with the swimmer entering the water and later returning to shore after a period afloat.
Boston report notes the state committee asked Treasurer Prod I Surrelt to withdraw his renomination bid in the Republican primary. The action came after two meetings held today to address the disqualification situation.
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a beauty product promising to stop hair loss after application. It asserts hair regrows with vigor and luster and claims even stubborn hair becomes full and strong.
An advertisement touts a beauty treatment using Delatone to remove blemishes within minutes. It warns to use genuine Delatone to avoid disappointment and cautions about proper application.
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