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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1919
Page
2
A cleaned system testimonial from a well liked Massachusetts resident praising Dr True's Elixir as the remedy for poisons. The letter claims relief from worms, constipation, deranged stomach, offensive breath and other ailments, urging readers to trust the family laxative.
An Indiana woman with hourly epileptic attacks found relief after trying Roszell’s Sedative Restorer through a friend. After initial skepticism, she reports improved health and fewer seizures. An Indiana man also credits the remedy with easing his cramps and spasms.
The Indianapolis conference of United Mine Workers warned a broad strike may involve half a million miners as talks with operators stalled. Officials said no immediate arrests were planned, while Attorney General Palmer signaled no charges against strike leaders. The union demanded a new wage agreement to replace the expired wartime terms and rejected nationalization claims.
The notice reports clouds and warmer spells with rain in New England and New York, noting a rising eastern pressure after a Wednesday crest. It lists temperatures and conditions for various cities, an almanac section with sunrise and sunset times, and an advertisement for a laxative product.
Bridgeport figures debate municipal finances amid deficit claims tied to school pay raises and war costs. City Attorney Knight and speakers criticize opponents, discuss Grand Street Bridge contract issues, and allege corporate interference and election meddling as Mayor Clifford T. Wilson defends eight years of progressive policy.
Costs for street paving in New Haven and Bridgeport spark debate as officials compare top surface prices and total project costs. Reports show New Haven paid higher final rates for two inch asphalt tops with extensive preparatory work, while Bridgeport’s figures reflect different scope and lower material costs.
Report of the labor conference reconvening at 2 50 p m with U S delegates likely to present the first item on the program. Commentary notes general agreement that former enemy powers may be admitted without certain conditions. Also includes unrelated ad copy and injections from newspapers.
Funeral notices for Frank Campbell ad milk dealer held at home on Madison Avenue with James E. Rees presiding and a H A Bishop Jnnes No 11 delegation acting as pallbearers. Survived by widow and five children. burial in York Cemetery. Also notices for Anna Vargushko Mary Frances Dineen and several others with services at local parlors and church, burial in local cemeteries, reflecting a string of obituaries from the same community.
In a federal revenue raid under wartime liquor laws two men were shot in a crowded 42nd Street saloon. Thomas Toomey of Newport S W and Edward Helos of New York were wounded and named as witnesses. Six men were arrested including the owner John Orien and bartender Michiel Cotter, held on charges related to the raid and orders to appear before the United States Attorney tomorrow.
A Washington Star excerpt quotes Senator Sorghum recalling a farm worker, noting the demeaning phrase I did now work and the hard hours. The senator cites a voter delegation asking what it means to put in hours and avoid paying wares, reflecting labor and pension concerns in the era.
A garbled dialogue conveys a boastful voice and crowd reaction as speakers debate eloquence and action, with scattered names and urban setting hints suggesting a Boston context and a tense street moment.
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