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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1919

Page

8

Capitalism praised as a working system over socialism

An editorial argues capitalism outperforms socialism and bolshevism, praising its community role and economic results in America. It criticizes socialist rhetoric, notes capitalism’s faults yet claims it has fostered wealth, cities, and industry while contrasting Russia’s bolshevik path. The piece urges rejection of anti capitalism agitation and defends capitalism as a workable theory of civilization.

West America Russia

Subscription rates and newspaper boilerplate text

The fragment mentions subscription rates by month or week, advertising representatives in New York and Chicago, daily and nightly newspaper operations, and members of the Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press. It also includes a literary poem excerpt titled A Line O Cheer by John Kendrick Bias.

A. Klein Metropolitan Tower New York N.Y John Glass Peoples Gas Chicago Telephone Barnumi Exchange Audit Bureau of Associated E . Press Associated Focal News John Kendrick Biags

At The Breakfast Table War on tobacco and politics mix

A fragmented column satirizes the tobacco war, politics, and social mores. It notes Burleson’s resignation lingering unresolved, comments on Weeds and Whitlock to Italy as ambassador, and jokes about stockings, candy, eight hour days, and price excuses. It mentions Count Bentinck, Wilson, the Irish republic, and Texas versus Mexico.

Texas Mexico Pexas

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on Dry Era

Poem decries Prohibition era excess and calls for water over gin beer or wine. Notes disdain for bootleg drinkers and urges temperance while praising clean water as a healthy morning remedy.

Nat

Science and the Rockefeller gift debate in New York

The piece defends science and criticizes distrust of experts citing Rockefeller foundation gifts and Mayor Hylan’s rejection. It argues science aided victory in war, deserves respect, and warns against wholesale suspicion while praising dedicated scientists advancing truth for mankind.

Hylan

Is Lavit a Bolshevist A Bridgeport Labor Scandal

A local machinists union frames serious charges against Agent Savit Lavit alleging links with Russian Soviet agents and possible plans for city strikes. The piece notes Lavit is Russian by birth but claims he loves America and should clear himself of accusations. It argues strikes were called hastily and without broad union support, suggesting manipulation for a single leader rather than workers' benefit.

Sant Lavit Savit Agerdts Bridgeport America Gridgeport Lavit Aever Smachinists’ Union International Union Elim Sam Lavigne

New York Women Run Harsh Court For Wayward Girls

In New York City a women's day court handles prostitutes shoplifters and wayward girls with a stern focus on rehabilitation and disease control. Probation officers and officials recount the tough cases, the fight against venereal disease, and debates over separate districts and education as fixes while mothers intervene to release detainees and court observers note the heavy emotional toll of the proceedings.

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Quarrels with Husband Endanger Children in New York

Fragmentary OCR reveals a dispute involving a wife in New York region. Text mentions accusations, a confrontation, and threats toward a child. Names and precise places are garbled, but the fragment indicates a domestic conflict with criminal overtones and potential injury.

Bridgeport Snapshots Forty Years Ago

Bridgeport notes from August include travel plans by Mr Py US Galbaum and family to Saratoga via the Lllousotonie road. mentions of the 20th Regiment Co. VV. reunion in Morris and Hartford trips. local social events at Prank of Mie old City Hotel and Seaside Park. church and veteran group notices. transit and ferry shifts. and several brief reports of misadventures, yard sales, and community life.

Waterbury American Tsridgeport Fern Tong Lime Ed i Mina Fred Bishop Bridgeport Iman Greasy Enere Waterbury Alfred Bishop William D. Bishop H Gon York and New Haven Road Guthe Naugatuck Sitred Bent Philo Une Charles Waterbury Geo. W. Geach Alfred Beers A. & Beers Nauga Tuck

Hartford Man Accused of Forged Check Passing

Hartford man is charged with passing forged checks. Police report details are unclear due to transmission errors but identify suspicion of fraud involving local banking instruments and alleged accomplices.

Hartford

Stratford Boy Injured in Irregular Household Incident

Stratford boy sustains injuries after a chaotic event involving a tree and a mishap at a local residence. Emergency services arrived as police and medical staff transported him to an area hospital for treatment. Names and precise details are unclear in the fragment.

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