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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
12
Fragmented text lists wives of potential Democratic and Republican candidates, noting their influence as spouses of Jon W. Davis, Walter Wines, and others. Mentions in New York and Washington circles highlight wives of governors and senators shaping national political visibility.
A heated Republican convention showdown in Bridgeport pitted J Henry Roraback against rival Tim King as delegates and leaders battled over nominations for delegates at large and county slate. Mayor Wilson assailed Roraback while party factions clashed on suffrage and leadership, ending with Roraback reelected as state chairman and a call for a special session to ratify the federal suffrage amendment.
Washington hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission on rail rate valuation wrap after three days. Carriers and most shippers back using investment accounts as a valuation baseline, opposing state railroad commissioners. Advocates argued book value reflects true value. critics say it is not evidence of value under the law.
The Interchurch Movement announced a plan to hold a series of conferences across Connecticut to promote the work of the movement. Four days are set from Tuesday, April 1, to April 4 with two meetings daily. Pastors delegates and leaders from Sunday schools women’s organizations and youth groups will attend, including a Fairfield county conference on April 7 at the First Methodist Episcopal Church in this city.
Report of a scaffold collapse at Broadway and 49 in which several workers were seriously hurt and a person named Warulimien was killed. The accident sparked widespread grief as responders aided injured laborers and investigators began assessments.
Berlin reports say Chancellor Bauer will likely be asked by President Ebert to reconstitute the cabinet with former ministers or new appointees. The move follows resignations by all ministers amid pressure for a socialist ministry. elections are slated for early summer. Foreign Minister Mueller warns that allied and U S may not recognize a working class government.
The Steam Packet Corporation started a new freight line from Bridgeport to New York with Captain Elihu Baker and Captain Stanley McVay leading the first voyage. The steamer departs New York from 7th Street East River and is expected to make three trips weekly to Bridgeport, with cargo from Bridgeport moved to New Haven by auto truck.
The Wo mans Christian Temperance meeting convenes at headquarters 239 Gilbert Street on Friday at two thirty in the afternoon. Members will discuss forthcoming events and plan community service.
A Roxbury grandmother recounts a near fatal episode where a child nearly died before a fast action and the use of a domestic elixir, described as Dr True’s Elixir, seemingly saving the child. The ad promotes Dr True’s Family Medicine and claims relief from constipation weakness sleeplessness and other symptoms for all ages since 1351, urging payment and sales details.
Fragments describe insomnia and fatigue with testimonials about Dr Williams Pills for blood and nerves. The ad claims weight loss, improved sleep, and vitality, urging readers to write to the company for a booklet. It features a Burlington reader and reference to Schenectady New York.
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