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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1921
Page
3
Notices of pay reductions from six to nine cents an hour have been posted at a dozen large mills in Hosticke. Eagle Lodge of paper makers and allied organizations says the scale is unsatisfactory, but it is expected to be accepted under protest starting Monday.
Chicago reports Mrs Anna Knudson, 26, a dancing teacher, forced into an athletic club by two men while returning from her dancing school last night. She escaped through a second story window this morning, and her torn clothing documents a long fight.
Washington announces New York will be the first city to be organized by the Woman's National Foundation. The plan outlines initial membership steps and aims to build a nationwide network of women leaders. The announcement signals a coordinated effort to expand the foundation's reach across major urban centers.
A plan proposes a borough based drive mirroring political organizations with districts aligned to school districts. A 50 member committee is being chosen, comprising several distinguished metropolitan women.
In Til, Sept 18 report Miss Roseport notes Miss Lulu Clark, about twenty, will remain single until she is thirty in acceptance of a 150 acre Iowa farm gift from an elderly friend planning to settle abroad. The donor intends to provide the farm as a life pact with marriage not required. A second item reports a false alarm as firemen investigated smoke at 440 6th street, finding no fire, smoke from fumigators.
Washington September 18 Mrs Cecil Renly Oyster widow of George M Oyster a Washington dairy owner who died in Atlantic City last April two months after their marriage contested her husband's will through counsel filing a caveat against the codicil she would receive 25000 under. She charged undue influence and asserts her husband was incapacitated when the codicil was signed. She made no specific target in her accusation.
Wheeling W Va Sept 18 Leon Martin was sentenced by Judge Robinson to serve ten years in the State penitentiary. Martin had pleaded guilty to highway robbery in which he obtained $1.
Brigadier General Butler of the Marine Corps left a dinner at Congressman McSwayne's to free two privates jailed in Berlin. He gave them $49 to return to Washington and promised protection from court martial. German orders allowed clerical staff to prepare the embassy for sailing within four weeks.
Hanover Sept. 18 The White Church on the Dartmouth campus marks 160 years with fall anniversary exercises. Founded by Eleazer Wheelock in 1771 the church has hosted baccalaureate sermons and speakers including Daniel Webster Rufus Choate Oliver Wendell Holmes Walt Whitman Ralph Waldo Emerson and Edward Everett Hale. The original building cost about 2000 with half in barter and labor valued at 50 cents a day.
Boston September 13. The Massachusetts minimum wage law uses publication of employer names as a penalty for non compliance. The state Department of Labor and Industries reports that only this state requires public naming. others rely on enforcement. By September 2, 278 cases showed refusals to comply. The Attorney General supported publishing names as true, in good faith, with no libel liability.
Girls from the Vv. W. Ca. A. Industrial conference at Altamonk N. H. spent two days of activities including Bible classes, discussions on faith, and service projects. They climbed mountains, swam at Warners Lake, and attended dances and a large ceremonial gathering with representations from Indian tribes. Twenty-one delegates attended a closing event, as several leaders and guests hosted activities and a few could not stay for the full weekend.
In Stillwater Oklahoma September 18 the Oklahoma A and M College home makers cottage opens to house a baby borrowed from the Oklahoma Children's Home at Oklahoma City. Senior girls will care for the infant for stretches while an experienced matron supervises. The plan aims to raise the child scientifically within the state, with foster mother duties performed by students and the baby’s welfare overseen.
In London, Commercial Attache Dennis reports the British government has disposed of all textiles remaining from the war, with an official note that about three million pounds worth have been cleared. The United States has not achieved the same result.
An expedition from the Roosevelt Wild Life Forest Experiment Station has begun special study of trout in Yellowstone Park. The team, led by Stavion, aims to observe and document local fish populations and behaviors during the September fieldwork.
A vintage catalog snippet highlights rich tweed suiting priced at $2 per yard. Describes fall fabrics in flesh tinted crepe nightgowns and woolen blends, noting light weight yet warm, with heathered brown blue purple hues and tan options. Mentions 54 inch wide plain fabrics and 42 inch wide options in blue brown or black.
Silk duvetyn described as soft and luxurious with a lustrous weave. The Jade green henna coral gray navy colors are offered in 40 inch width at six dollars per yard. The copy emphasizes beauty and quality of the silk fabric from Cheney's famous Connecticut mill.
A traveler praises a city’s top photo shop for 24 hour developing and printing. Films left Monday were promised Thursday pickup, but an envelope advertised 24 hour service, yet the turnaround extended to 72 hours. The customer notes expert handling and surprise at the delay.
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