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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1920

Page

22

Secretaries Wilson Addresses Large Bridgeport Gatherings

Secretary Wilson spoke to enthusiastic crowds in Pembroke and Seaside Institute as labor leader and Woodrow Wilson ally. He lauded eight hour workday laws and the labor department while criticizing Republican views on the League of Nations and Harding. The Seaside Institute event drew over 500 attendees and echoed the earlier meeting’s themes.

Willam . Wilson Labor Vieldgeport Woodrow Wilson St. John's Mall Pembroke Jone Streets Larry Gill George B. Clark Btn Clark Helen Clark Bridgeport Joe Devine Chaleau Thiery League of Nations Devine Hungerford Hearn Ferdinand Fox Wilson United States House Senate Committee On Department of Labor Harding Senator Harding Association of Nations League Seaside Institute Wil 4

Clark Renominated as Senate Candidate for Connecticut

The Democratic party renominated George B. Clark for the state senate district comprising the 9th 10th and 12th voting areas. He is praised for a 90 percent progressive record and noted for his active service on the cities and boroughs committee and as chairman of the federal relations panel.

George B. Clark Democratic Party Nes Clark Senate Martle Connecticut State Prisons

Local Marine promoted corporal Charles De Savage

Word was received that Charles De Savage son of Patrick Savage of 175 Hanson avenue has been appointed a corporal in the United States Marine Corps. He re enlisted locally in September and was sent to Quantico Virginia to join the Fifth Regiment. He served overseas with the 26th Division in World War I after three years in the army.

Charles de Savage Patrick Savage Hanson Avenue United States Marine Corps Savage Quantico 26Th Division

Not Guilty on Ground of Insanity in New Haven Shooting

Joseph McCarthy was found not guilty by reason of insanity in a Connecticut Superior Court for the Sept. 25 Cedar Hill yards shooting of foreman Patrick Doherty. Judge Wolfe sentenced him to five years in the Connecticut hospital for the insane at Middletown after a seven minute jury deliberation.

New Haven, Conn Joseph McCarthy Patrick Doherty Cedar Hill New Haven Road Wolfe Connacticut Middletown McCarthy Doherty

Nyack Theater Furor Over Girls Movie Ambitions

Nyack residents erupt as six area girls stage movie ambitions at a local theatre. Church leaders and the Dutch Reformed pastor leave in protest after a screening including bathing beauties. Meanwhile stock market opened strong but slid, with mixed moves in Steel and railroad shares.

Nyack Latham Sartell Prentice Dutch Reformed Church New York Steel Baldwin Locomotive Mexican Petroleum Gethlehem Steel

Republicans distributing funds at Hartford headquarters

A Hartford Republican money drive unfolds as State Central committee members from across the state audit pay from J Henry Roraback operations. Bridgeport figures Delaney Conners Robinson and Ballard move to oversee distributions, with Dellard’s retirement seen prompting views that Bridgeport funds be handed to an independent committee for dispersal.

Hartford State Central Committee J. Henry Roraback Alex Delaney Arthur Conners J. J. Robinson John T. Proxy Frank B. Ballard Viairict Fairfield Cowity Bridgeport Dellard Republican Town Committee

Coroner to Probe Death of Samuel Dedosky

Circumstances of 11 year old Samuel Dedosky of 207 Spruce Street will be examined at a coroner’s inquest set for tomorrow morning. A clothes line pole used to support street wires collapsed in the rear yard, striking the boy and four other children.

Samuel Dedosky Spruce Street Sprince Street Swearet Dorodas

Groves Chest Cold Salve Offered With Each Box

Ad advertises Groves salve for chest colds head colds and croup included with every box. Mentions a healing honey scope but text is garbled. Contains price reference and box promotion.

Special Luncheon Attire Sale In Broken Assortment

A compact sale offers table d hote items priced at 63 cents with dresses skirts silk poplins in black navy and taupe. Extra sizes included though limited. Regularly up to 8.50 and 15.00, with wool plaids and checks 26 to 30 inch waists offered at 5.00.

Party Dresses for Little Girls

A gathering of Georgettes Nets and Crepe de Chine dresses, mussed from hanging, with prices ranging up to 25 dollars. The display emphasizes a variety of styles for young girls.

Junior Department Offering Ages 12 14 and 16 for $10

The notice lists a junior department enrollment with ages 12 14 and 16 at a price of ten dollars. It presents a brief item from the paper without additional context or dates.

Sixty third Anniversary Sale at Printzess Coats

A large anniversary promotion offers steep factory pricing on Printresse garments for Bridgeport shoppers. Featured items include Bolivia and Ondalette cloth wraps, Printzess coats in sucdine and polo cloth, belts and cuffs, with prices from 16.50 for Gretchen coats for girls aged 8 to 14 and other discounts on women's wear.

Bolivia Gretchen Coats

Normandy Laces and Embroidery at Anniversary Prices

Laces and shadow and Venise laces offered for blouses with discounts from $1.50 to $6.00, Normandy laces in bands and edgings 4 and 5 inches wide 25 cents a yard, special white embroidery edges 63 cents. Colored satin collars 50 cents, plaiting half price, remnants of plaiting, colored organdie guimpes 1.75 dollars on the main floor.

Normandy

Veiling Fabrics Ad with Color Options and Prices

A short fabric advertisement lists veiling options in black on brown and black on taupe at $1.00 per yard, with octagon veiling in black brown and taupe and special price of 12 cents per yard for remnants.

Bargain Household Goods Sale on Third Floor

A broad sale listing discounted groceries and home goods. Candy and chocolate dates, coconut clusters, and molasses jars. wax polish and Borax. mops, ash sifters, and wood trays. Electric irons and porcelain boxes, plus fabrics, blankets, and comfortables with marked markdowns and floor locations.

Anniversary Shoe and Hat Specials At The Brogue Shop

Announcing Anniversary specials in shoes and hats with calfskin boots in black Russian and mahogany, lace styles, welted soles, and military heels. Browsing offers include tan lace boots and high quality hats on the second floor in velvet, Duvelyn, and beaded trims, with close fitting and dressy shapes for winter wear.

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