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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
10
Bridgeport Telegram page appears to show publication name and address, with classic 19th century ad rate lines and a literary verse. Mentions Omco subscription rates and Metropolitan Tower New York. Includes Associated Press note and editorial segment.
Fragmentary editorial notes mix references to Bryan and elections with mentions of Greek and Turkish forces, naval officials, D Annunzio, and Alfonso in France. It hints at postwar ultimatums and political tension, noting editorials across the era and urging rapid early editions amid uncertain outcomes.
Pi Pardy, head of the T. J. Pardy Construction Co., is credited with extensive Bridgeport growth through new factories and offices. His influence spans Remington Arms theatres and numerous plants, while friends recall a lifelong active career spanning decades.
The piece debates whether Governor Cox is wet or dry regarding Prohibition and the Volstead Act. It argues the real leverage lies with a wet Congress, not a wet president, as enforcement hinges on congressional action and state sentiment across the nation.
A political dinner with women suffragists sparked criticism of Senator Frank B Brandegee for his opposition to woman suffrage. The piece notes suffragists remained seated, condemns Brandegee for coarse insinuations, and asserts women will vote against him and against Governor Lounsbury for not calling a special session to ratify suffrage. It calls for independence from party bosses and political corruption.
A dramatic critique notes New York will spend about $7,000 to execute Mrs. Hattie Dixon at Sing Sing. Three keepers guard the condemned woman in a newly built death house with special clothing and lavish meals, framing the state as host in a costly ritual. The piece observes three prior executions of women and doubts the moral justification.
The Bridgeport Times calls the Democratic platform adopted in Chicago, contrasting with the San Francisco version. The piece mocks slogans as evasive tactics and verbal smoke screens used to blur real differences, noting Bret Wilson and others fail to distinguish between platforms.
Bridgeport snapshots from 40 years past as residents, officials, and shops are listed. Mentions of Henry Bishop, Saerana Atubs, and Norwalk travel. census inquiries, inspectors, and town growth trends appear. Community events include bank and post office notices, a summer picnic, a horse incident, and local obituaries and funeral plans.
A 1800s style meditation contrasts tropical heat with U.S. labor norms. It notes heat waves in New York causing prostrations and deaths, argues hard work remains valued yet wasteful under high heat, and cites the siesta practice of Latin America as a contrast to U.S. persistence during summer.
A wartime report describes a seaplane piloted by radio compass guidance off a coast, with naval officials noting the device aided navigation and landing. The article cites the use of an experimental apparatus and details limited on the operation and crew.
Incomplete OCR reads mention of health concerns including tuberculosis and influenza. References to injuries, accidents, and medical topics appear amid garbled names and dates, with unclear events or locations.
In San Diego a shopper, Over Anxious Thomas, plans to sell goods and is lured by a barber claim. The scene features Mason I trimming, tonics promising gold shade, dyes, perfumes, and potions to alter hair, beard, breath, and skin. The narrator vows never to return.
A fragment discusses Julys heat in the Americas and tropics, noting siesta customs in Latin America, how Panama cools at night, and the idea that white skin suffers in tropical sun while darker skin endures. It cites scientists on ultraviolet light and heat, suggesting climate is deadly to white men without shelter or rest.
A long, disjointed questionnaire from the Washington bureau covers topics from copyright and translation rights to sending items to France, voting rights in D C, and a mix of trivia about astronomy, U S and Canadian silver, isocrates and socrates, frog preparation, and a note on the military and education. It preserves names like Frederick J. Maskin and Adjutant General Harris, and references to a nationwide contest “Benefity of Army Live.”
Washington July 7 report says plans to ease Havana harbor congestion will be discussed at a conference of American trade and shipping officials. Secretary Alexander calls the meeting for late Friday as about 125 ships wait to discharge or receive cargo amid longside labor strife and inadequate warehousing.
New York report of Mes. Dal M. Bedell of 754 Fifth Avenue found drowned in Central Park Lake. A note on shore states death by own action. Bedell, about 30, started a two week golfing tour two weeks earlier with fellow members. Police say she and her husband were prominent. founder of Naval Scouts. Details imply a planned act near the lake shore.
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