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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1920
Page
2
Washington April 1 9 Sena ag Weiraa W Johnson will notace joint the Republican nomination for vice president if he should fail to obtain the presidential nomination Representative Nolan Republican California one of his campaign managers announced today
Rev. SERRON addressed labor and capital themes in a sermon at the church last night. He warned against narrow labor or capital loyalties and urged Christians to apply the Golden Rule to social conflicts, calling for spiritual leadership over material squabbles.
Milford reports a boy collecting twenty six snakes on April eighteenth. The find includes twenty one nonpoisonous striped adders and five more snakes of similar size. Authorities note the event as a curiosity and advise care in handling reptiles.
Disjointed text describes a murder motive and suspect references. It mentions a person likened to Mert son of C O Mathews and Henry dent, with a suspect statement about strangling a victim near a mother's clothesline. The garbled account lacks clear dates or locations.
The Supreme Court will reconvene for a decision on the Dey Law and the validity of the prohibition amendment. Officials expect a ruling soon on government authority to dissolve certain trusts, with a decision anticipated at any time as the Department of Justice argues the case.
A man argues that without pep a person is a dead one. Pep embodies enthusiasm and is the driving energy of a vigorous personality and effective presence.
Police raid on six locations along Slate and Drouve streets yielded seized liquor staging gear, gambling paraphernalia, and cash registers. Investigators linked evidence to a two year old murder and the Roma cafe slaying. officials declined comment as mayor and police commissioners remained unseen.
April 18 reports warrants issued for John Grunau head of the Chicago Yardmen's Association and nine lieutenants. Warrants returnable before United States Commissioner Nason. Authorities decline to reveal charges. Earlier arrests last week released on bond. Government expected to charge them with inciting strikes during the first harvests.
Fraternal Abraham Lincoln Lodge from Fall River Mass together with Unity lodge of Manchester Union Odd Fellows exemplified the initiatory degree for Abraham Lincoln lodge in Castlehall on Saturday night. Addresses by John Rigg New York grand master, Henry H. Raavaussen Massachusetts provincial grand master, and George K.R. Holtin Waterbury provincial Connecticut district master. Connecticut Odd Fellows announce the annual grand lodge meeting in Bridgeport May 19 preceded by May 16 degree work in the high school. Ninety five judges from around the state will attend the session starting at 10 am.
The forecast shows unsettled, rainy weather across much of the country east of the Mississippi for Monday and Tuesday. Northern New England and eastern New York expect variable clouds with showers. southern New England largely cloudy with Monday night and Tuesday showers. Temperatures show little change. Winds turn from Atlantic sources, mostly northeast to east, with moderate to fresh speeds, and coastal areas from Sandy Hook to Hatteras may see showers.
Philadelphia district officials and executives report a widespread collapse as major rail lines face strikes. Affected sectors include gas production and coal regions with substantial job losses reported. Union leaders warn of charter revocations if workers do not return to duty, while rail executives stress contractual commitments and production targets.
Dr William Storace Dey preached at United Church on Sir Oliver Lodge and his work Ratmond. He used the text Whatsoever a Man Soweth That Also Shall He Reap to argue for a moral universe and personal immortality, praising Lodge’s enduring spiritual connection to the divine and his portrayal of life beyond death.
Three shootings on the Hast le over 24 hours left police without a clue to the identity of an unidentified sniper. Victims Charles Gagino 26 Lasilento Orillo 22 were found dying on Inner East Side streets. Gasino on Goerek street and Orillo on St Mark's Place both died. Patrick Anges found on First Avenue near 10th Street with serious injuries.
Beleefonte, Pa. April 18. J. J. Murphy from Cleveland piloting an airplane over the aerial malt route was seriously injured when his plane fell 410 feet after entering a taile spin. The craft exploded on impact. Boyd Sampsel, a farmer, freed Murphy from the wreckage and was burned trying to help.
Nine year old Thomas Davidson of Ullacity was shot through the heart and killed today in an accidental discharge involving Julius Bushburger and a loaded revolver. Authorities say the incident occurred during a play activities scene and a pistol was improperly handled.
Readable fragments show a massive winter storm sweeping from the Sierra to the Plains, causing road closures and delays across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, and surrounding areas. Authorities warn of heavy snowfall, blocked highways, and disrupted travel as rail lines face disruptions and expected continued weather through tomorrow.
A string of local obituaries records deaths and funerals for residents of Cambridge Avenue Broad Street and surrounding areas. Notables include Mrs Stireltoss Arrigans NGS three Mors Eure id and Rev Veottband ti Camptell of Washington Park My KH church, with services at Stratford cemetery. Charles F. Roberts, Edward Sullivan of Noble Avenue, Esther Tannelawitz at Avon Street Bradford, Kate Bherling of East Side, Tin Kelson of Princes Street, Frank Fister of Catherine Street, Jane F Tel-Ato, F James Taumond, and Jorenhing Willis Josephine Willis of Broad Street. Burial plans and family details vary per case.
The article discusses whooping cough’s lasting effects on young children and promotes Vicks VapoRule for use during convalescence. It explains topical application on the throat and chest, cautions about digestion, and notes free samples from Vick Chemical Company in Greensboro North Carolina.
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