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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1920
Page
2
A portion of a page one continuation notes August 2 decisions awarding back pay totaling 469,060,090 in three months. The Lane commission policy favors the most skilled labor for higher shares, while unskilled workers and engineers receive smaller percentages, prompting discontent among leaders.
A fragmentary report describes a racing incident with sails tangled and mast issues. The brief notes a sudden turn of events ending quickly and hints at mechanical concerns with a propeller and struts observed by observers.
Shamrock defeats Resolute in a tense yacht race with Shamrock leveraging early sail plans and maneuvers. Weather and rigging issues tested both ships as Resolute fell behind, and the defender gained a lead before wind conditions shifted.
A garbled sports fragment describes a race or match action with several unclear phrases. The text references a defender, a challenger, and a windward move, but key names, places, and exact events are unreadable. The readable bits imply a fast pace and a close contest.
Campaign notes show Sande criticizing the Democratic party rhetoric and campaign spending. Mentions figures like Mr. Cumuiuga and Mr. Gamminwis, with references to committee thanks and retirement. The text reflects intra party critique and calls for support of party leadership ahead of elections.
Aged residents and local figures are named in obituaries and funeral notices. Items mention Augusta Mills James, 73, and other residents with surviving family, funeral times, and burial places at local churches and cemeteries. Names include Mary Howard, Richard Simpson, Harrison Gay, and George Stone, among others, with details of services held at homes or churches and burial in local cemeteries.
A Sequoyah meeting endorsed Cox and Roosevelt amid a tense convention. Cox was praised as the man for the moment while candidates lengthened ballots, with Palmer and Davis fading and Georgia pledging support. Delegates debated strategy, noting Mr. Murphy and others, as hopes rose for Cox’s nomination amid shifting alliances and regional influence.
Fragmentary weather note reports likely temperature change tomorrow in far Southern New England. No specific figures or timing are readable.
A teen named Jodi Hanon was bathing when a glass shard injured him. Staff responders applied stitches and he was later taken home. The report is brief and confirms the injury and treatment.
In a recent notice the Harsford guild promotes a tonic named Acid Phosphate for nerves and mental energy. The claim cites tonic benefits and consumer use, urging readers to consider its claimed effects.
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