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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1920

Page

15

Washburns linked to Elwell murder by gun surrender

In Elwell murder case, Washburns are tied to the investigation after Washburn surrendered a .45 calibre revolver to Assistant District Attorney Dooling. Elwell was found dead in his apartment about 45 days ago from a bullet in the head, with connection through a letter to Mrs. Washburn and social prominence in Brooklawn society.

Brooklawn Watson M. Washburn Lucy Washburn Sidney Wood Washburn Richardson New York Elwell Margaret Clarkson Flwell Washburns

Riots in Falls Road escalate with military gunfire

Heavy clashes across Falls Road as Sinn Fein snipers engage troops. Soldiers use machine guns and bayonets, with more than 100 wounded and 30 arrests amid looting and street fighting. Reports also cite killings in Ballina and Ennistiman as violence spreads.

Falls Road Sinn Freinig Sinn Fein Seamus Cogan Kashmir Street Ireland Armstrong Regan Ballina County Mayo Ennistiman County Clare

Burglary Foiled at Standard Oil Office

New London July 23 George Cal jen watchman at the Standard Oil Company office on Lewis street surprised two men attempting to crack the safe at 2 am He fired but missed one burglar who escaped with his companion The Times urges readers to read Want Ads for bargains.

New London George Caljen Standard Oil Company Lewis Street

Chinese Minister Wu Forecasts 125 Year Lifespan

Wu Ping Fang, former Chinese minister to the United States, vows to live to 125 and outlive former Japanese premier Count Okuma. He cites his vegetarian diet while Count Okuma boasts he will outlive him. Wu returns to China after a holiday in Japan.

Tokio Wu “Ping, Fang United States China Japan Soint Okuma Okuma

King Alexander Visits Rodosto Amid Turkish Tensions

King Alexander of Greece lands at Rodosto with his staff as Greek troops disembark. German ships shell batteries while Turkish forces fall back. looters are arrested and Greeks and Armenians sweep Turkish shops. Reports say Greeks advance toward Selding and Lule Burgas near Constantinople with limited opposition.

Rodoste European Turkey A. P Alexander Greece Rodosto Constantinople Selding Lule Burgas Jafar ‘Tayar

May Wright Sewell Dies at 76 Noted Club Leader

Mrs May Wright Sewell a prominent Indianapolis club woman and educator died at her home aged 76. She organized and led groups including the General Federation of Women's Clubs the International Council of Women and the National Council of Women serving as honorary president of the ICW. Her death follows a period of public service and advocacy for women’s causes.

Indianapolis May Wright Sewell General Federation of Women's Clubs International Council of Women National Council of Women

Islands of the Free and a Quick Ham Dish

The poem extols open roads to sea lands and the Islands of the Free while a Chicago Daily News item features a one dish meal idea. It describes frying ham with thin potatoes then baking with milk for a long bake and serving with corn bread and cabbage salad.

Beauty Chicago Daily News

Fine Quality Assortment Stands Out

A merchant touts a refined assortment described as out of the ordinary. The emphasis is on superior finish and unusual selections.

Silk Sport Skirts Priced At Twelve Fifty In Sale

Choose early from silk sport skirts offered at 12.50 dollars each. These skirts suit summer wardrobes paired with a dainty blouse or smart sweater. A higher priced option up to 20 dollars remains available for discerning shoppers.

High Grade Voile Dresses in Navy and Flesh Toned Trim

High grade voile dresses in navy old blue and flesh colors feature ecru lace collar and cuffs. Skirts have one inch tucks and the style is described as charming and quality. Originally priced at $25.00.

Ecru

Exclusive Organdy Frocks Go On Early Clearance Now

All exclusive models of organdy frocks in stock have been grouped for an early clearance. The season’s smartest styles are on sale as women shop for one more frock to finish summer. Previously priced to 49 dollars now 29.50.

Women's and Children's Footwear Sale Prices

Women sneaker style canvas oxfords and patent colonel pumps with rubber soles offered in three styles at 7.95. Patent colt colonial pump adds metal oxford and black tyelet oxford at 10 dollars. Children's pumps and oxfords priced from 2.95 to 6.45, previously 3.50 to 7.50.

Children’s Oxfords

Bathing Caps at Low Prices for New Season

A large assortment of the season's new novelties offered at unusually low prices. The advertisement invites shoppers to prepare for the first dip with affordable bathing caps and related items.

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