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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1919
Page
12
The text presents a chaotic collage of wartime era reflections and social remarks. It mentions reforms, political figures, and public mood with scattered phrases about campaigns, taxes, and daily life, reflecting a noisy, opinionated page of a historical newspaper.
President Wilson vetoes five appropriation bills, with the repeal rider on daylight saving dominating debate. The article argues the farmer benefits most from a six o'clock start, while city workers gain an evening hour of daylight, highlighting the disruption to large factories if hours shift unevenly.
England faces a rising third party of brain workers including scientists engineers designers and managers seeking membership in the National Industrial Council. Critics call it the Revolt of the Hidden Hand as brain workers unite to influence industry and politics, potentially becoming a controlling force if a perfect union forms.
Bridgeport notes describe a blistering heat wave with the hottest day since 1876, plans for pleasure trips to Greenport and Orient, moonlight excursions by the Sedgwick Guards, new members in the Mutual Life Insurance directors, a Block Island trip via the steam yacht Comet, and local incidents from circus leaps to a fire born family of Papandet and court trials, including a chicken killing case and a drunken duo.
The article argues a Filipino commission seeks independence for the Philippine Islands. It warns that Japan might back independence movements, urging caution to prevent upheaval. It reflects on U S acquisition of colonies, past actions, and the danger of breaking away without strong consequences for stability.
Worries rise among Junkers as rumors pin war crimes to the Kaiser. Charges include murder arson theft massacres enslavement and submarine crimes. If convicted, the ruling class would share blame and upheaval would follow across Prussia and Germany.
Chicago July 15 report by Dr. William J. Hickson of the Municipal Court Psychopathic Laboratory declares bomb throwers and assassins as a rule insane. He argues mismanaged treatment of criminals and immigrants fuels the red menace, urging isolation in colonies and scientific care. Cases cited include a dementia praecox thief, a red-flagged driver, and a sociopathic young woman, with parallels to other high profile attacks.
Pittsburgh July 13 Judge Thompson overruled demurrers of 19 officers and directors of Pittsburgh and Independent Brewing Companies in a war time prohibition case. Each defendant held in $1000 bail for the November term. The ruling also covered eight directors of the Independence Brewing Company in a similar suit.
About 1700 employes in the polishing department of the Underwood Typewriter Company strike for today demanding an eight hour day and a fifteen cent hourly wage increase. The company with about 4000 workers says the demands will not be granted. The shop operates a nine hour day. No current wage figures are given.
The transport Edward Luckenbach bound from Norfolk to Brest reported by wireless that she was disabled about 800 miles east of New York. Her turbine bearings are damaged. The former coast guard cutter Ossipee left Portland, Maine, last night to assist in response to the call.
The future of the former German emperor Wilhelm II was debated today by the inter allied committee on war responsibility. The committee asserted no demand had been made on the Dutch government regarding his fate. Real estate sale approved at probate hearings.
Fragmented poem fragments describe persistence amid frustration and duty. A speaker urges continued effort despite hardship, comparing toil to a busy ant and urging action to improve a future for unborn generations. The verse mixes surreal imagery with a call to persevere without dwelling on doubt.
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