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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1920
Page
11
A yesterday issued statement from Moscow by wireless says Polish forces have advanced along a 23 mile front in the Grodno region. It notes large numbers of troops are engaged and reports fierce fighting on the Polish front according to an official proceeding.
Special to The Times Hartford Sept 22 The Legislature adjourned after two special sessions with wide election law changes. Bills include keeping polls open longer in November and extending voting rights to women in small towns. The second session recreated enrollment and voter lists while preserving to be made lists in larger towns.
In Albany New York the Socialists ousted from the Assembly face re election in November. Louis Waldman August Claessens and Charles Solomon expelled by votes 90 to 45 after debate on disloyalty. Samuel De Witt and Samuel Lipscomb were spared after judiciary findings. All five nominated for re election and plan fusion with Republicans and Democrats.
Washington reports the ninth annual National Safety Council meeting will be in Milwaukee from September 27 to October 1. First aid demonstrations by the Red Cross Bureau of First Aid and industry groups will showcase accident prevention. A simulated accident scene and investigation led by J R Mulligan of Bethlehem Steel will involve Carnegie Steel Midvale Steel and Ordnance Cambria Steel and Red Cross. A carbon monoxide detector will be shown, and a questionnaire from the council and Red Cross aims to standardize first aid efforts across affiliated bodies.
United States rose from third to first among nations supplying Argentina, with imports climbing from $52,195,266 in 1910 to $232,868,399 in 1919, a 346 percent value increase and an 80 percent rise in actual goods. Great Britain and Brazil trailed in 1919, while Germany and Japan fell way back.
In New Haven area farmers report week to week fruit losses from auto party visitors who strip and steal from orchards in North Haven and Mount Carmel. Growers say boats of visitors arrive on Sundays, ladders are used to reach fruit, and threats accompany attempts to eject offenders. Local officials may be urged to curb the thefts.
Cardiff Sept 22 Professor Karl Pearson urged governments employ anthropologists as advisers at the British Association meeting. He argued Europe’s states have experts while ethnological advisers are lacking and warned Versailles showed ethnological misjudgments. He suggested studying human psychology of nations to curb violence and noted troglodyte ancestry as a vital issue for the state.
In Cleveland on September 27 the American Legion plans its second annual convention. Possible national commander candidates include Milton J. Foreman of Illinois Emmett O Neill of Kentucky Hanford MacNider of Iowa and F W Galbraith Foreman a former colonel and state commander led Illinois to top membership growth O Neill is praised as an organizer MacNider a bank president and decorated veteran Galbraith a former Ohio state commander and Cleveland native led Ohio until last month C C Chambers convention executive chairman predicts a record turnout surpassing even Grand Army of the Republic events.
John Tavish of Mitchell Motors Company warns buyers prices will not drop soon. He cites steady steel and labor costs and a solid auto industry base, saying production costs must fall before any price reductions occur.
A compact notice appears in The Times seeking a versatile item or service related to packing and moving, inviting readers to inquire for details and potential trade or sale arrangements. The ad emphasizes practicality and a quick, solution oriented approach for a troublesome packing need.
Indianapolis reports the dwindling Grand Army of the Republic to parade for their annual encampment. Over ten thousand veterans would march along a shortened route with medical aid and first aid stations in place. The Sons of Veterans plan to elect officers, and Miss Mary Tredo of New Jersey notes 23,000 auxiliary members, up 2,000 in the last year.
New York police sought relatives for a missing 18 year old woman who gave her name as Hazel Emmett and claimed Tremont Street Boston as her home. She was found last night in an apartment hallway knitting and admitted to the hospital with memory loss and mental shock.
Paris reports that France will meet the October 15 deadline and repay every dollar of the 250 million loan due in New York. Finance Minister Francois Marsal announced to the cabinet that this amount represents France’s share of the wartime Anglo-French loan flood. Meanwhile British coal miners refuse to accept the government settlement offer and plan talks with the Triple Alliance to decide joint action.
Ford Motor Company in Detroit announces a return to pre war prices on all cars and tractors next year. Henry Ford declares the war is over and high prices must go down while the wage scale remains unchanged at Ford works.
Pure silk full fashioned hose in black are a regular 3.50 grade now selling at 2.75 on the Main Floor.
Imolive Soap ten cent size priced at 950 per dozen. Cuticura Soap twenty five cent size. Woodbury's Soap twenty five cent size. Sayman's Wonder Soap and Jap Rose Soap ten cent size. Swansdown Face Powder and Eleaya Cold Cream in sixty size eighteen cents.
An notice announces specially priced Silk Velvet and Beaded Bags at Main Aisle. Gingham and Percale Dresses of fine quality are emphasized as needed for house wear. The ad includes unclear garbled text and ends with a price likely 1.89 dollars.
A soft pliable cape glove with one clasp and embroidered backs is offered for street wear in grey beaver and mouse. Priced at 3.50, special price 2.45 after markdowns. two clasp kid gloves for costumes listed at 2.95, with options in black grey or brown.
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