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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1919
Page
1
fragmented text references the World Series, Chicago White Sox and Reds, and suggests a sports report in telegram form. The readable facts indicate a focus on games, rhythm, and national reputation within baseball’s championship. The garbled source lacks clear dates, scores, or venues to specify.
Bridgeport Italian community members show support by contributing toward a fundraising effort for Gabriele D Annunzio in Fiume. Officials note a total of 1400 dollars raised to aid the cause and assist Italian relief efforts.
Democrats choose delegates today to pick their presidential candidate. The race saw multiple withdrawals with speculation that Vincent or Mocépt might secure the nomination as party leadership influences the slate.
Summary unavailable due to corrupted source text.
Town Chairman Robinson announced the Republican city convention will be held October 10 at headquarters. Primaries are set for Tuesday October 7 with a ticket likely unchanged except for a few posts. Moses Manwaring may be replaced as city treasurer. city clerk Robinson noted no replacement yet.
An unreadable snippet mentions a president and a night bulletin with scattered phrases. The readable parts hint at dialogue about improvement and a signet, but the full meaning remains unclear.
A garbled wartime dispatch reports the President’s health issue causing nervous exhaustion and sleep disruption. Officials say illness is not terminal but Recovery care is planned, with briefings noting continued monitoring and potential complications. A daily bulletin is issued from the White House in Washington.
Sheriff Lippincott of Burlington County leads a posse of over 100 armed men in a night pursuit through a swamp near Hampsport to capture a prisoner accused of brutal attack on Mrs. Mary Notsey. Mayor Bennett says no lynching, vows order and protection if captured.
A fragmented report describes strike tensions and troop consideration amid a major labor dispute. Union leaders push for stronger measures while officials caution against widening use of force. President Grace dismisses talks with strike leaders, proposing employee representation to handle grievances. A wage scale proposal emerges at Wheeling Steel with engineers seeking higher pay and job security amid the unrest.
Fragmentary text indicates an injury in a situation involving a preliminary officer and others en route to Honduras. The readable parts mention an explosion and multiple names, but details and context are severely garbled.
A Muskogee speech by Senator Reed targets a league, calling out actions amid political tension. The remarks frame a confrontation with opponents, noting Reed's stance and urging support for his policy position.
New York bank employees walked out today in a sympathy action after the bank refused to recognize their union. The Bank Employees Union claims enrollment of more than 2,000 members since its formation and plans a citywide meeting to discuss further action.
A short line notes delivery timing for the Evening Post or Sunday Post. It mentions telephone contact TM Barun and a 1.00 circulation department reference to Post Publishing Co.
Military presence placed at danger as rail yards face looting and bread and fuel shortages. Glasgow reports lines of menacing protests near government actions. Fights persist and authorities warn of further clashes amid the transport crisis.
News report from London details multiple labor and military actions as workers threaten a railway and subway disruption. Troops assist in maintaining essential services while authorities negotiate amid disruptive protests and transport suspensions.
In Dublin, a transit order disrupted by surprise directives leaves Tas Iveland facing immediate procedures. Officials indicate swift enforcement, with limited details on the action and parties involved.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions FOF and Parlians with elation over a solved note or lector. Joel outside appears as a misread name amid scattered phrases. The readable items hint at a local context but lack coherent events or dates.
Fragmentary item reports London rationing is stricter now than during the war period with bread restrictions and tighter controls. Readable bits suggest ongoing shortages and government measures affecting daily life.
More than 3,000 new voters were added to Bridgeport's primary election list this fall, the largest influx for a city election. Registrars worked overtime to prepare the rolls, vetting ex service members and young applicants for October 2nd and 9th voting.
A Yale man was named the leading student at Harvard Law School as Archibald MacLeish of Glencoe Illinois received the Fay diploma. MacLeish, a Yale graduate from the class of 1845, topped the three year course in scholarship conduct and character cementing his rank as top student.
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