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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1920
Page
2
George Passca the second scored a public dig at Irish policy in a concise United States discussion. The report notes political stance and reactions from observers.
Sir Edward Carson and Mr. Lloyd George clash over Ireland’s future. Claims of independence versus self-government shape discussion. Cautionary notes warn against unbalancing the United Kingdom and provoking upheaval in Ireland, with references to recent American political parallels and the danger of alienating diverse communities.
Senator Johnson of California urged women here to register and vote to defend their rights this year. He argued against sharp practices that could strip the vote and noted California’s early use of women in government, including appointing the state’s first all-woman board to oversee a girls' school in Ventura.
A testimonial from Charles Campbell of Keene reports severe neuritis pain easing after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills. He had months of numb hands and bed confinement before using the pills, then finished seven boxes with complete relief and regained strength, endorsing the remedy.
The Bridgeport club held its annual Red and Blue Pocket Billiard Tournament with speeches and entertainment. The Blue team won as Major Frederick J. Adams presented a silver cup to the winner. humor and tricks accompanied the banquet and toastmaster remarks.
New York March 21 A writ purporting to supplement evidence that Assistant District Attorney James E Smith used his office to protect Lindsay was made public tonight at the instance of Police Commissioner Richard F Enright The affidavit signed by James Purdie a former agent of the Asey Intelligence and charged the failure to prosecute Alfred Lindsay a New York clubman who was indicted in June 1919 followed testimony by Mrs Beatrice Estes Well It alleges Lindsay impersonated a secret service agent and proposed to Well to hire a “family secret service operative” The document cites Col Porter deputy police commissioner and notes Porter is under indictment for neglect of duty amid the vice war The extraordinary grand jury investigating police district attorney friction was urged to examine witnesses with proceedings continuing tomorrow and Friday Smith denied the accusations saying he was not handling the Lindsay case after indictment The article ends with remarks by a witness about aiding a friend in a lambasting process and the need to help a neighbor.
Rear Admiral Fiske testified that the navy was unprepared for war in 1917 and criticized Secretary Daniels for focusing on details and enlisting welfare over broad policy. He said personal relations with Daniels were cordial but strained, leading to his 1918 resignation as chief of operations. Admiral Higaza and Admiral Wiske also weighed in on training, pacification aims, and the need for a coherent foreign policy to avoid future naval errors.
The forecast predicts fair weather in Southern England on Thursday with a trendier Friday and possible showers in the afternoon or night. Northern regions may see showers on Thursday spreading to Friday, with showers and possible local thunderstorms in the Upper Lake region and Ohio Valley areas, extending into the middle Atlantic states and parts of western New England. Temperature observations near New Haven show notable cloud cover and mixed readings across major cities, with a general pattern of clouds in New York and Hartford and clear readings elsewhere.
A Victorian style advertisement touts Minnor Pile Remedy as a permanent cure for piles. It claims 20 to 30 year cases of bleeding heal in three to ten days with four doses. The ad promises refunds and notes external ointments for noninternal piles.
A patient reader notes that attempting to fit a dress without sharp shears wastes cloth and time. Recommends investing in a good pair of shears for better results and wider use.
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