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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1919
Page
12
The text presents a distorted reflection on resisting evil with steadfast effort. It hints at personal struggle, the role of counsel, and the hope of freedom from harmful sway, but remains cryptic and largely unreadable with uncertain names or events.
A fragment from At The Breakfast Table reflects on a forgotten country road, Grass-grown and shady, once a broad highway now hidden and wistful. The verse invites readers to seek quiet country paths amid changing times and rising concerns.
The Board of Aldermen proposes to extend Daylight Saving in New York City setting clocks back at 2 a m last Sunday in April and ahead at the same time on the last Sunday in September. Critics warn of cross state timing conflicts with New Jersey Connecticut and rail traffic disruptions for commuters and regional harmonization.
A discussion argues about profit sharing following a five million dollar loss in a Greenpoint Illinois fire. It questions whether workers who share profits should also bear losses, comparing with plans like Plumb and noting broader implications for stockholders and management.
The State Excise department reports only 80 renewal applications from about 3,000 Manhattan saloons, signaling a likely wave of closures by October 1 as new licenses take effect. Hotels convert bars to candy shops or soda fountains as saloonmen foresee the end and anticipate stricter liquor bans nationwide.
The piece portrays Senator Reed of Missouri as a skilled orator with strong anti administration criticism. It argues his public trust is dented by perceived alignment with Hearst’s bias and political opportunism, labeling him a habitual partisan and “political peddler” among foes.
Bridgeport reports a lively week with a Promenade Concert and a temperance meeting planned, plus updates on Minstrels at the Opera House. It covers local events, a fire brigade detect ive bulletin, and remarks on Merritt and public safety amid fogbound travel.
Washington officials confront a $100,000 stock of confiscated liquor under the Reed amendment with no disposal method. Police chief Edward B. Lasse and others weigh options from destruction to industrial use as hospitals and individuals seek supplies for medicinal needs amid ongoing legal and logistical hurdles.
During two Sunday meetings of the Musicians Association members voted to raise pay for dance orchestras not under written contracts. New four hour walk from to 12 o'clock rates were set, and police noted enhanced enforcement under the Reed bone dry law effective since last February. Bootlegging reports describe confiscations, high profits, and disguises as officers shed light on illicit liquor traffic in Washington, with instances of clever schemes and excuses used by violators.
A fragmented poetic reflection on leaving a cherished homeland, crossing a silent river, and facing the Jordan gate of death. The speaker mourns abandoning familiar neighbors, vines and fig trees, daily routines, and shared memories, while clinging to belief in Elysian rewards beyond the grave.
Mary J. Duggan of Hartford was elected by the state board of charities as supervisor of children at a salary of 1500 dollars a year. She will work with the children's welfare department to place county home children in suitable homes and supervise their care. The board also elected officers for the coming year: President Robert H. Fife of Middletown, Secretary Charles Weatley of Waterbury.
American relief reached Kishineff after dangers along the trail. Bandits tried to blow up the convoy but deterred when they saw the American flag on the pilot. Red Cross teams from Bucharest aided Romanian relief found in famine distress.
Edward Belforte and his wife were arrested October 11 at their Walnut Beach business by Sergeant Frank Verelli for selling intoxicating beverages. In Criminal Common Pleas court at New Traven they pled guilty with Belforte fined $4100 and costs and his wife $200 and costs. Belforte had earlier been jailed for defrauding the Gas company and appealed.
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