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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1920
Page
13
Ack Rock Club hosts a dinner and social evening at Black Hoek Country Club featuring soprano solos by York et al and a prize dance. The event honors guests and includes a flat prize for winners while a year’s season opens with performances by Miss Meigs and other local entertainers.
Vague transcripts describe the closing stages of the Newberry case in Michigan’s senatorial election conspiracy trial. Judge Clarence W. Beeson hears defense and state arguments as George Nichols cites statutes and the 1085,750 expenditure figure while the jury remains in deliberation and an appeal window opens tomorrow.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Danish servant scandal in New York. References mention Lexow and inquiries into abroad migration and related forms, with blurred details suggesting a legal or social case under investigation. The readable portions hint at a formal inquiry or hearing.
An Easter luncheon event features guest speaker Rev Henry T Rose of Newark Universalist Church and a roster of local organizers and helpers. Attendees are invited to a noon gathering with tables hosted by Mrs Harold Shute and Mrs Prink, as part of the community celebration.
The Russian Greek Orthodox church choir in Hallett street presents a concert Saturday evening March eq at the high school auditorium. Director Alexander Pogrebinak leads a program featuring sacred Russian pieces and secular numbers with proceeds aiding Russian war orphans via the American Central Committee for Russian Relief.
Fragmented text discusses self defense in a Bisbee deportation case and references constitutional rights. Mentions Sheriff and local governance aspects, with unclear names and dates. The readable portion indicates a debate on rights and enforcement during a historical crackdown and references a 1917 era context.
Miss Gertrude Sheffler, twenty eight, believed to be the smallest woman in Sunflower State, died here after a ferry accident. She weighed about seventy pounds and stood only thirty two inches tall, ending a life marked by extreme diminutive stature and a tumultuous journey through hardship.
Fragmentary text references a farewell or tax payment scene with scattered phrases and names. Readers see mentions of someone named Pasha arene and a group or event tied to penalties, dates, and a cryptic setting. The garbled lines suggest a personal note amid oblique references to tax and departure.
NERCAN POLICY VEXED LANSING as report details policy disagreements during the Wilson era. The article discusses Lansing resigning amid debates on Mexico policy, ambassadorial actions, and attempts to break off relations, noting President Wilson's influence and the political turmoil surrounding the stance toward Mexico.
A vivid journal-like note recalls hearing a sweet bird song at dawn and a church sing at United Church, while a shopper details Easter merchandise. The column lists silver charms, bunny figures, chocolate treats, and decorative items from C. Lane’s candy store, with prices and various Easter novelties. The writer reflects on memories of childhood Easter rituals and gift ideas, weaving in local shop names and seasonal colors.
An unreadable OCR fragment describes an investigation sparked by a disturbance during a rally. It mentions a group opposing a company campaign and notes authorities reviewing conduct and alleged violations. Details are garbled and names are not clear.
An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a fat reduction aid. It promotes rapid, lasting results by claiming the pills regulate appetite and fat metabolism, asserting conventional dieting cannot match the effect. The ad lists a Detroit address and urges readers to act for weight loss.
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