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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1920
Page
2
A fragmented report notes a protracted liquor dispute with community members and individuals awaiting possible decisions. It mentions Dora and Harry Shroyshire and references an address at 188 Terry Place amid unclear context and outcomes.
The text parodies a formal keynote speech with garbled words and accusatory notes. It mentions an opening ceremony, political opposition, Ireland, and critiques of government efficiency, ending with grand claims about revolutions and historic covenants.
Fragmentary text advocates peace with reservation and support for League of Nations delegates selected by popular vote. Calls for congressional instruction to delegates and a world disarmament aim. Mention of Senate reconvening and avoiding war through collective security.
A fragment from Page One argues for liberal and progressive policies and a fearless candidate. It claims humanity’s rights surpass property, urges labor to unite against reaction, and supports forces representing the masses in the coming election.
In Huntington on June 28 Willem G McAdoo told a newspaper man at his country home that he does not want to be bothered about politics and refused to discuss the Democratic national convention following a statement by Texas national committeeman Thomas B Love that he would not rely the presidential nomination if invited.
Debates at a party convention spill into tumult as roars greet Roosevelt and clashes erupt over Ireland Armenia Mexico. Chairman Cummings defends platform while hecklers demand change, creating a tense scene of political fault lines and fractured unity.
Eastern New York forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions Tuesday with light showers Wednesday. Temperatures steady with minimal change. Local vicinity outlook includes dawn sun, light winds, and potential showers across Bildy port area.
An advertisement style piece extols Nuxated Iron as a blood booster, claiming stronger health and fuller color. It emphasizes tests showing widespread iron deficiency and links fatigue and weakness to low iron, urging readers to use the product for renewed vigor and vitality.
A chaotic scene unfolded at a jitney stop as deputies purportedly disguised as officers attacked two men and exchanged blows. Witnesses say the impersonators screamed orders and confiscated money while a photographer captured the confrontation. The defendants deny intent to mislead and claim the officers acted in self defense.
NCIECO reports a Bryan plank to end profiteering by cutting out middlemen and promoted by Willan. The plan calls for disclosing cost versus selling price and restricting excessive charges, with enforcement against corp officers and staff.
McAdoo declines to discuss a presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention. Early in the day he left his office and did not issue any statement, with party officials noting he would not speak on the matter.
A handwritten testimonial from Helen Woodord of Boston claims Dr True's Elixir and Worm Expeller cured her family's poor appetite and fatigue after a long period of ill health. The letter touts the product as a laxative and worm remedy, noting renewed energy and the ability to perform daily chores, and urges readers to buy.
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