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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1920
Page
5
Henry Ford praised for electrifying the land while Bridgeport dealers push a bold claim that their $25 fall suits are consistently low. The ad touts aggressive buying, cash offers, and past stockpiling to force lower prices and lower living costs, asserting a $23 price is sane amid critiques.
Ellis Island workload surged as 183 more clerks were ordered by Assistant Secretary Post of the labor department. A visit revealed delays in issuing arrival certificates for citizenship, with funds short since October 1918 and an arrearage of about 200,000.
The appointment of a special Canadian minister plenipotentiary in the United States is indefinitely postponed. Sir Auckland Geddes, the British ambassador, will handle Canadian interests in Washington due to his long residence in the commonwealth. Canada had sought direct diplomatic representation to boost trade and economic ties, but the plan has been suspended amid broader discussions of similar representation for Australia, South Africa, and other dominions.
Washington September 25 Women will be admitted on equal terms with men to inspector ships under the immigration bureau to deal with matters affecting women and children A women's section will be established under Dr Wuthering My Herring special immigrant Inspector A civil service examination will be held with preference for women in appointments as inspectors.
Hartford Sept 29 A woman Angelina Pardi of 80 Temple Street is charged with infanticide for killing her infant. Three deaths are linked to the case as the sister-in-law Mrs Jonetta Parold and a child died in connection with the events. The girl awaits trial at the next term of the superior court.
The new German wireless station at Naucen, near Berlin, was officially dedicated today. It is described as the largest in the world, with a sending radius of 12,000 miles and a capacity of 75 words a minute. Attending were company officials and American commissioner to Berlin Loring Diesel.
E Matt Fenn of Welleysfield was nominated for Congress by the 1st district Republican convention in Hartford today He won 1 of the 90 votes on the first ballot Five candidates competed with James N H Campbell of Hartford next with 20 votes Fenn has represented Wethersfield in the House and in the State senate He is a former newspaper man.
Hartford Sept 6 Edward A. Fuller of Suffield elected president of the 22nd regiment Connecticut Volunteers at the reunion and business meeting held in Robert O Tyler post hall succeeding Charles Damiels of Windsor. Twenty eight members answered roll call while about 30 were reported as firing during the war. Six members have died in recent years.
The Newfield recreation center invites the public to a season opening on October 7 with a board of recreation election and a general meeting to plan winter programs. Dancing follows the meeting and weekly sessions will continue Thursdays.
Sewing circle members toast Miss Tate of Wisconsin with a Monday evening program at Oatohenain. Music features solos by Gertrude McDonald and Goldie Haskind, piano by Assie Smith, and selections by Ligeborg Jonn, Mildred Rhind, Margas Sacha Hush, and Helen McGovern. all members urged to attend.
A vintage advertisement extols the Ghemreid Crown claiming it restores broken teeth with permanent results. It touts three good teeth as anchors, promises natural appearance and lasting comfort, and urges readers to seek Beardsley for affordable care amid warnings against fraud.
A completed renovated Gentleman's Hotel offers hot and cold water in every room. Well lighted and ventilated with nicely furnished spaces. Rates range from 1.00 to 3.50 per night with special weekly rates. Manager invites a public inspection of Hotel Argonne.
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