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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1920

Page

3

Drop Libel Suits Against Palmer

New York Sept 2 Attorney General Torey dropped libel suits against Palmer following letters from Palmer stating he did not intend to charge Forstmann or the company with disloyalty during the war. Palmer said magazine articles and a book introduction were written to inform, not to mislead, and he did not authorize any erroneous interpretation of the pieces.

Forstmant Nia Torey Ate Palmer Forstmann Germany Teuter

Washington miners threaten strike across Washington state

Seattle dispatch and Des Moines reports describe United Mine Workers action. In Washington 3,000 miners are ordered out Thursday under President Ben Ferrimond demanding retroactive wage increases to August 16. In Iowa the district miners rejected the contract agreed two weeks earlier by union and operators.

Seattle Wash Des Moines. In Coal Minora Iowa United Ming Workers Iowa Cas Operators’ Association

Diphtheria Cases Reported in City

Health officials report diphtheria cases in New Haven six, Westport and Waterbury eight. The illness is linked to improper infant care and sore gums, but experts say proper precautions and anti-toxin treatments prevent serious outcomes. The disease appears to be spreading to other parts of the state.

Willam New Haven Westport Waterbury

Record Stamp Sale At The Theal Post Office

Postmaster Charles Greene reports the largest daily stamp sale in Theal post office history on Friday September 17 with receipts totaling $10,097.45 and about 4,200 in expenses above average returns. He notes parcel post shipments by manufacturers boosted sales nationwide and forecasts the year end total nearing $900,000.

Theal Foures Charles Greeie Greene Legal Post Office

Stores in Center to Undergo Change

The building, owned by William P. Hatt of Boston and now occupied by a third store on the ground, has been leased by Hall and then leased again by the lessee to a Fe Jong company. Judge M. B. Beard of Beardsley stated uncertainty about subleasing. the new lease becomes effective January. Bridgeport store manager unknown on details of the deal. Davis & Bayard have occupied the garner store for more than a quarter of a century.

William P. Hatt Boston Hall Fe Jong Company Ge’ Imeontha Ugo M. B. Beardsley Beardsley

Unappropriated Revenue Gone Says Keating

Auditor Bernard Keating told the Board of Aldermen that no unappropriated funds remain in the city treasury and all further requests should go to the apportionment board. He noted the Board of Apportionment estimated revenues at 47,8000 and appropriated that amount, but receipts from other sources fell short to 84,440.92 by September.

Gtry Bernard Keating Lord Keating Board of Apportionment

Hats Excellent Woolen Suits Offer for Boys

From the ends of several lots we have made one big lot of boys suits and any in the lot is now to be had at Hats Excellent woolen mixtures dark and light in effect dandy school suits and well fitted for general well Correct in style thorough in tailoring extra value 14.75.

Charming crepe de chine waists debut in two graceful models

Charming waists crafted in crepe de chine selling at 5.75. Light yet firm with dull soft luster in white pink navy blue and deep black. Two models offered: one with a square neck and roll collar the other featuring delicate embroidery on a fla collar.

Cape of good plump weight gloves in soft leather

Cape description highlights plump weight with tan and brown shades priced at $2.50. Lambskin made by European glovers offered in white and black at $1.75. Chamoisette gloves resemble soft leather gauntlets with a wrist strap in white at $1.75.

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