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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1920

Page

10

Bridgeport Telegram Frunds 7801 Edition

Fragmentary newspaper item from Bridgeport Telegram with garbled text and legal disclaimers. Includes references to Metropolitan New York and Peoples Gas, plus a poem by John Keenan? Bangs and a partial prayer-like stanza. Source content is heavily damaged and unreadable in parts.

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Editorial Notes on Campaign Rhetoric and Public Figures

Fragmented notes critique political messaging and campaign dynamics across cities like Chicago and New York. Mentions candidate reliability, party dynamics, foreign trade stance, and public attention to speeches. Includes references to public figures, elections, and a Pennsylvania siege incident.

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Hotel veteran Sheinne Vegen Perse clerk known figure

A hotel veteran with 13 years in service, Sheinne Vegen Perse works as a clerk at the Stratfield and is widely recognized by travelers and staff alike.

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The Railroad Situation

The piece argues for good service and a square deal in railroad rates. Hearings on a rate increase have ended. the Interstate Commerce Commission will announce a decision with higher rates likely, especially on freight. It blames government ownership and labor trouble for shabby service and cites delays and losses to industry.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission United States

Referendum on trolley jitneys stirs Bridgeport debate

A letter to the editor argues against tearing up rails for jitneys and warns about oil supply and fuel. It notes a publicly held referendum already showing user support for jitneys versus traction lines and cautions against forcing transport changes on riders. It critiques government control and insurance of gas, urging reason and fair play for Americans.

Bridgeport Traction Company

The Upshaw Cost of Living Confession

A belated Congressional Record speech from Representative William Dy Upshaw of Georgia claims he and his wardrobe reforms caused living-cost reductions. He cites reports of price drops in necessities and shoes, crediting a “new paper man” for noting a nationwide trend toward lower burdens on the masses.

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Our Vandals Attack Public Parks In Bridgeport

A citizen essay condemns park vandalism in Bridgeport. It cites broken bulbs, lawn damage, and flower beds driven over by cars at Seaside Park and the triangle by the bathing beach. The piece calls for strict arrests and jail sentences to deter destruction of public property.

Bridgeport Park City Seaside Park

The London Daily Sketch on Chicago convention chaos

A reader recounts a chaotic Chicago convention with sixteen thousand attendees and loud feverish energy. The piece contrasts American democracy with England’s tradition of a monarch, mocking English politics and praising the American method of open confrontation and vigorous dissent.

London Daily Sketch Chicago Old England England Great Britain

Let any man Speake long enough he will get believers

Steven Moe Stevenson delivers a quotable line about rhetoric and persuasion, noting that extended speech can sway belief. The remark emphasizes the power of persuasion and the persistence of belief in discourse.

Moe Stevenson

Bridgeport 40 Years Ago Local notices and events

Bridgeport notes. Beat race at Mungou’s daat and social events at Heht Reuse and George Hotel. Yachts expected, repairs on Vaican completed, Rev. Jon Turner to lead deaf mute service. City officials shuffle police posts. fire incident injures a boy on High Street. Domestic strife highlighted by a wife’s appeal and police involvement. Deaths listed for Edith Anderson, Virginia Goulden, Amanda Turney, and May Agnes Steuthman. New Haven papers requested to copy.

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Women's Club Seeks Quarters at Liberty Building

The Bridgenort Business and Professions group seeks the tenth seat at the Liberty building. The proposed quarters include a 400 seat assembly room, a dining room with guard and garden, three bedrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen. The six year old club counts business and professional women among its members and plans a membership drive. Mrs Ruth M Kilpateleak leads the local club, with national officers Gratia L Rice and others attending a convention in St. Dan Solyi.

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The Deep Walt Mason Seeks Tales of the Sea

The speaker laments never having sailed yet yearns for sea stories from seafaring veterans. He notes sailors’ boasts of distant harbors and tempest tales, but they refuse to share beyond politics, finally hinting at Warren G. Harding as a topic they will discuss.

Sale Warren’ Harding

New Crime Controller Discusses Link Between Glands and Crime

Chicago July 15 A special correspondent reports Dr. Hallowell and Dr. Malelenns A. lighowsl discuss linking ductless glands to crime. They describe varying brain and blood chemistry in criminals, advocate scientific public action, and note limited success in curing offenders by gland extracts while supporting broader reform and care programs.

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Persia Names Ambassador to Poland After 200 Years

Paris reports Ali Kuli Khan, former Persian chargé d affaires in Washington, designated as ambassador to Poland. Khan, who married Marence Reed of Boston, previously arranged for Morgan Shuster to reach Peru.

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To-day's Worth-While Verse From THE LAST WALK IN AUTUMN

A poetic verse by Joe Greenleaf Weittier reflects on autumn, longing for gentler skies yet embracing strong, godlike aims over sensual ease. The piece contrasts harsh north winds and life’s tidal force with spiritual resolve and naked nerve to bear the occasions God provides.

Joe Greenleaf Weittier

Q and A Quiz of Everyday Knowledge Curiosities

A compiled Q and A exchange covers topics from candy sugar use and gambling gouges to elephant weights and postal dupes. It includes quick facts on snakes not charming birds, apple crop forecasts, ancient myths about June weddings, and grass stain removal methods with hot water and soap.

Pupils Concerts Impress at Hugo and Berger Studios

About 400 invited friends attended the first concert by the senior class at the Hugo and Berger studios in the Casino. The program included 13 numbers with piano and violin works by Nybers ONeill and others, solos by Mohr ONeill Swanson and Virgin, and violin by Bere Riwh. The second concert for the Junior class is scheduled for the afternoon with 28 pieces, and the final concert will feature advanced pupils with challenging piano and violin works.

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Germans Start Emigration to Russia In Turbulent July

July 15 report notes movement of about 120 metal workers toward Reval en route to Moscow with further transports carrying around 1,000 workers arranged at short intervals. One group heads to Australia as usual as other routes shift wheel. Bridgeport Art Bar announces next meeting on July 2 at 528 Clinton Avenue Fairfield.

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