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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1920
Page
14
The article reports Italy limiting leisure activities to boost morale and revenue. It notes higher taxes on music and hotel entertainments, bans on Sunday car trips, reduced Sunday trolley and train outings from Frascati, and a push to replace leisure travel with other activities as Rome adjusts weekend recreation.
Paris reports reveal Princess Frincesca Respiglosi witnessed the suicide of Alfredo Allegretti at the Du Rhin hotel after a dramatic late night call. The tragedy comes amid an inquiry by Pierre the night porter as investigators note the princess’s nervous breakdown followed the fatal shot. Ottawa and Canada announce pension bonuses for returning Allied service members and dependents, with 20 percent for U.S. and 50 percent for disabled Canadians, plus dependent provisions and insurance plans.
Washington reports urged modernization of farm homes and use of labor saving devices to prevent wastage of woman power. A Department of Agriculture survey notes waste of woman power is a major menace to the nation, calling for planning and investment in home equipment to curb rural energy loss and boost farm productivity.
June 19 warning that deals between manufacturers and dealers restricting resale prices has been deemed illegal. The Department of Justice cites Sherman Act violations by Colgate and others, aiming to lower living costs through clear law enforcement. Officials anticipate price reductions and wider compliance as a result of the crackdown.
In Wausau Wisconsin on June 20 after a heated session the Socialist State convention rejected a plan to curb the state executive committee from removing officers named in other locals. Victor Berger and Milwaukee Mayor Daniel Hoan led the push for suppression, with debate touching on internal party power and education.
Census figures released tonight list population totals for several locales including Rochester Pennsylvanya Woodlawn and Anacortes among others with various small town counts. The data appears as fragmented figures and place names with several entries partially readable.
J. St. Marriott, MP, warned the Charity Organization Society that pauperism in England is increasing at an alarming rate. He estimated the annual charity total around 900,000 pounds, with pensions and other public assistance rising amid heavy demand.
General Pershing visited the tomb of General Robert E. Lee and placed a wreath. He called Lee one of the world’s greatest generals and also paid respects to Confederate leaders, including General Stonewall Jackson, praising him as a “Christian gentleman” amid reflections on war and peace.
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