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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1919
Page
2
Acelphian Lodge announces a gathering to present four candidates at Monitor lodge. Refreshments will follow the meeting and a drill performance by Que occurs. Meeting set for November 1.
A local leader laments government mismanagement and rising debt while urging fiscal reform ahead of the November 4 election. He criticizes bond issues, new positions, and hidden charges, calling for accountability and a return to responsible budgeting. The letter supports the candidate aligned with reform.
In SRD District, deficits loom as a mayoral power struggle unfolds over Grand Street bridge work. Accusations allege favoritism in contracting, with claims of a brother’s involvement in purchasing two lighters tied to the project and related charges of improper payments and improper pump use.
Carl Nelson, 49, of Easton, Wis, was arrested yesterday on charges linked to a political influence scheme. The report notes his stance as a longtime critic of current officeholders and his association with a group aimed at securing office.
An advisory committee discusses spreading improvement costs via bond issues as Bridgeport industries stabilize after air time work shutdown. The dialogue notes prudent budgeting and a six year Republican administration background as M Manwaring vents concerns and explains the situation.
An article recounts a Mrs. Glia McKenna describing how her sister’s arm paralysis improved after using a remedy named CIGNT. She credits one bottle with enabling her to raise her arm again, recounting a dramatic recovery and urging others to try the product sold at multiple local drug stores. The piece cites testimonials and lists vendors in several towns, emphasizing the transformative claim and urging trial.
Police believe Nelson knows something about the disappearance of other wheels. Ma will be arraigned in city court this morning.
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