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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1920
Page
2
In Nashville Tennessee fourteen candidates were placed in nomination as party factions clash over rules and platform. The convention faced postponement and heated debate as leaders debated Bryan's stance and potential motions to force a broader vote on the party platform and rules.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle faces church criticisms and defends spiritualism in a public defense. He argues spiritualism offers moral progress and evolution beyond material religion, noting opposition from church leaders while urging careful consideration of psychic phenomena.
London reports Zionist leaders urge the League of Nations to address Palestine issues. They press for clarity on promises and actions affecting Jewish settlement and the fate of Jews under Turkish rule. An earlier Jewish Legion idea is cited, amid debate over Britain’s wartime policies and future protections in the region.
The article describes extensive use of standardized modular building units in factory extensions. Prefabricated sections are shipped ready for quick assembly in many shapes and sizes, providing weatherproof, durable, daylight-rich spaces. Interchangeable sections allow rapid construction of warehouses, lodgings, offices, and other facilities.
An inexact fragment reports a virology system in operation run by promoters in a section. It alleges lack of rats and hooves with hay being gaiseing. In a station, Alar Bram of mddekn sadin was found.
A jagged, opinionated piece critiques Republican and Democratic figures, emphasizing patriotism, government, and moral duty. It contrasts party tactics with personal virtue, laments political division, and laments the toll of war while urging unity and accountability from leaders. The text mixes distorted phrases and scattered allusions to figures, policies, and common political tropes.
Text fragment indicates university organizes a co-ed track and field tourney with a six team format and officials applications. Mentions dean of men and program staff, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Unclear OCR text outlines a league debate on South American disputes with mentions of American women lace making and unions. Fragmentary phrases reference artisans, industry, and possible unrest but no clear events, dates, or names to confirm a coherent item.
Ernest Urehs, wholesale department head at Avandfavorings Houses, says the dry law benefits music and instrument trade. He notes producers, retailers, and musicians gain from prohibition while industry workers gain steadier demand and higher profits.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a long postal delay with a letter from Russia to Denver. It mentions the letter’s sender and implied bureaucratic or transit issues and references a legal or official process. The text is incomplete and preserves minimal readable entities.
Berlin reports indicate Germany expects higher expenses amid a looming harvest shortfall. Officials warn distribution costs could reach up to four percent, while authorities acknowledge strain on meat supply and rising prices. The government vows measures to stabilize prices and ensure essential foods reach the public.
Readable text points to cloudy night skies with occasional showers and variable winds. Forecast mentions Northern New England and a generally fair pattern in the eastern area with light to moderate precipitation possible in spots. Strong emphasis on alerts east of Lae Missisei and Pride New England with potential changes into Friday and Saturday.
The draft platform advocates agricultural support, labor cost controls, and public salary adjustments while opposing compulsory arbitration. It calls for railroad modernization, federal regulation, and extended foreign trade, citing wartime needs and economic circumstances. It condemns recent policy measures and urges targeted social programs and pension protections.
The article describes tensions surrounding a Japanese topic and a U S wait on league affairs. It mentions naval detachments and radiation concerns linked to the navy. Readers learn of individuals linked to the issue and local reactions in the broader context.
A fragmentary report notes a second attempt to swim the English Channel by a named swimmer. Text is garbled with multiple transcription errors but indicates preparation and reservations for the crossing.
The report notes Mrs Davis nominated as First Lady of Land by national party leaders at a San Francisco convention. Included are references to Mrs Tyla Brown of West Virginia and a ceremonial role involving the White House, with emphasis on marital partnership and public duties.
A fragmentary report details Democratic debates on the League of Nations and a proposed declaration of state self government. Tensions rise between Bryan and committee members over a plank tied to suffrage and presidential pledges, with discussions reflecting wartime era policy stakes and party strategy.
The article outlines factional tensions within a political contest as leaders scrimmage over platform questions. Candidates Palp Cox and others face internal conferences, with factions warning delays and signaling the climate may shift votes. Returns show a tight race among several candidates, including a noted 273 to 247 score spread in early tallies.
W Y Huntington dispatch reports William Gibbs McAdoo retired at nine o clock tonight without confirming whether he would accept the Democratic nomination. Reporters found the McAdoo home at four o clock and learned he had gone to bed with all lights extinguished and no statement issued.
An automobile with a broken steering wheel mounted sidewalks on Washington Avenue near Parks and reportedly struck a wall near a laboratory. John A. Stanaland of 25 Washington Place escaped unharmed aside from four minor injuries. The incident occurred shortly after midnight and caused structural damage with the car left embedded in the wall.
Ottawa reports the Canadian premier retires from public life after long service. The dissolution of his role comes amid illness, with arrangements for succession and an upcoming delegation poll to determine the new leadership.
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