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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1920
Page
5
Washington reports the railroad wage board of joint committees from railroads and sixteen unions completed a review of records and data to reexamine wage demands for about two million workers. The board, chaired by a Pennsylvan ia executive, is prepared to begin generating proposals and reconciling counts as negotiations resume.
A Paris council member extends thanks to the United States for support of a statue project. The message mentions officials, a cablegram, and collaboration with American partners, noting the involvement of municipal leaders and military figures in the broader commemorative effort.
Fragmented notes discuss budget concerns and wage demands, with references to adjustments and potential directives. Specific names and places are unreadable, but the text alludes to a board considering taxation and living costs, plus an industry probe awaiting official action.
An annual gathering at the Graphophone Company hosted by the Athletic Association drew a large crowd with a Yiddish wedding themed sketch and multiple solo performances. Featured acts included Reynolds, T4, Espasica, and John T Fay with ensemble pieces, comic sketches, and songs by the Harmony group, plus appearances by Raynolds and others.
Henry J. Clits, superintendent of pathology, will speak on duty in Colgan and Ling, as the event airs in an improvised forum. The readout notes the message about safety and public welfare.
A sweeping directive orders Army officers to improve cordiality toward civilians. The mandate emphasizes respectful conduct in interactions with the community and stresses the importance of civilian perspectives for national service.
Fragmentary notice calls for radio men and 3 operators. Names and exact roles are unclear due to garbled OCR but reference to Algmail corps and date hints at recruitment or assignment. The text implies training or briefing with instructions and a sending process.
The Senate confirmed Bainbridge Colby as secretary of state after extended secret hearings. Critics were absent from the vote, and the confirmation follows months of deliberation by the foreign relations committee. Colby will assume duties with immediate focus on wartime diplomacy and handling vacancies within the State Department.
Community event details show the Chamber of Commerce planning Homeburg Day Wednesday with local officials and business leaders discussing civic matters. Captains and officers from the fire department are listed as speakers, outlining public safety topics to be addressed during the observance.
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic and blood purifier. It claims roots and barks from Native American remedies such as blood root and Oregon grape, produced in Buffalo New York, and available in tablet or liquid form. It asserts benefits for blood, skin, scalp diseases, liver and stomach troubles, with testimonial support from a Mr Adell Mardon.
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