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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1919
Page
12
A torn Bridgeport Standard snippet discusses a political bill on Senator diets and local officials. It notes opposition from Bridgeport and Stratford factions driven by perceived political gain and power concerns, with unclear continuation of the argument and voting prospects.
Fragmentary notes describe Orlando as still confident in Italy’s favored position while pointing to postwar German defeat as proof of ignorance. The piece mixes remarks on Clemenceau and assorted domestic curiosities with social scenes and fashion allusions.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions criticism and an organization. It references youth and membership but lacks clear names, places, dates, or events. The readable bits suggest a discussion of open membership and wartime context without concrete facts.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions street cars, a company, and a club with a ten cent fee. It references discomfort, movement, and possible hesitation about progress or changes, but lacks clear subjects or concrete events to confirm a full news item. The readable elements include terms like Company, street cars, and ten cents.
A fragmented transcript mentions a federal interview and plans of certain conspirators. It notes the Secret Service records revealing long, costly investigations across many countries and decades, with investigators persisting after cases. The piece reflects on unsolved murders and robberies and the stubborn work of agents.
Bridgeport notes from The Standard recount local life on May weather and civic events. Reports include the Seaside Park practice by Company K and the Robingon Zouaves, a special city financial meeting, weather observations, a dog census, the Pequonhack Boat Club plans, and updates on the militia clothing board, road commissioners, and local social and religious gatherings.
The League of Women Voters, allied with the National American Woman Suffrage Association, intensifies push to pass a federal suffrage amendment. It outlines committees to educate voters, Americanize foreign born women, and unify laws affecting women and children, including wage, education, and eight hour work rules.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a poem or verse by Mason, titled Rippling Rhymes. Characters appear garbled with references to an island nurse and sea imagery. Only disjointed phrases remain, lacking coherent narrative or readable context.
A fragmentary wartime clipping notes Sergeant Boyd W. Holloway resuming his prewar duties after serving in the 1lbth division. It mentions his experiences, wounds, and the unusual war memories he carries, including encounters with gas and travel days. The garbled text references Bridgeport and references to military labels and individuals.
A May 28 event at Brooklawn Dancing Pavilion to aid the Hebrew Children's Aid Society. Miss Ethel Bender and Miss Savalt Lederer oversee arrangements. Proceeds benefit needy children of the city.
In Civil Superior Court a Greenwich jury awarded $4,500 to the plaintiff Letta Cucrela ex æquitrix of a deceased relative in a suit against Lydia Coffin over a collision near the Greenwich county club. The defense argued foliage overhanging the highway limited visibility. Chief Andrew Talk testified about the scene and conditions. The case was dismissed to be continued next Tuesday by Judge Matthie.
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