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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1920
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Burns and Sayor conference at port, alleged theft of jewels, attorney names including Albert, and a court proceeding with warrants and gambling references. Details are garbled. core event appears to involve a legal action and possession of jewels.
The report describes a chaotic scene as thousands surged around a train and restaurant near Covate Wella, focusing on a prisoner center and witnesses trying to photograph the body. Police and guards struggled to manage the crowd while Watson requested privacy and time to mourn.
Copenhagen reports the Bolshevik approach to trade and commerce with Poland, noting Polish supply strengths in petroleum and coal. The speaker argues the evolving situation makes forecasting the Soviet outcome difficult as new pressures arise.
Mayor Gerald held hard conferences with Cleveland Railway officials and union leaders to avert a strike by about 600 motormen and conductors. A midnight deadline loomed as they awaited a new wage offer from company president John Staines, hoping for a settlement.
In a recent case a jury awarded 12590 dollars against a Connecticut company. The proceedings, held in court today, involved a midstate transit firm and related parties.
A damaged OCR snippet reports that sixteen cars of a 1004 bound from Midway to Tallinton, Massachusetts were derailed at Wickford and tonight. It notes traffic on the Shore Line division of the New Haven railroad.
A distressed mother killed her four children in a violent attack, with authorities reporting a murder case unfolding amid mental health concerns. The incident occurred as investigators examined the suspect’s state and the grisly acts described in the fragmented report.
Fragments describe shells weighing 2 1 2 tons and 150 ton projectiles, mentioning a British arms maker Sir Robert and a 180 mile French distance. References to Woolwich site and armor piercing capability suggest wartime ordnance discussion with unclear context.
In Grand Rapids Michigan on May 4 a three and one half year old girl perished after catching fire from matches while riding in a cradle. Neighbors heard cries and found the child enveloped in flames as the mother, a washerwoman, worked nearby with her father tending the other children. The tragedy occurred while the mother watched the cradle and the household’s three other children.
Wil l Whit announces a plan after conferring in Washington with the Department of Justice to appoint an advisory committee. The panel will help determine reasonable percentages of gross profits for essential commodities as guidance for the fair price commissioner in Hartford.
Speech by Abbot in New York touches on Roosevelt era power and memorials. Pullman presided as the ceremony outlined use of funds for children and national remembrance.
A partial transcription describes a legislative delay as the Senate reviews a beer bill previously passed by the House. The bill, challenged by a governor or constitutional issue, awaits a final path before enactment. Domestic political maneuvering and procedural steps are noted as the chamber weighs the measure.
Weather forecast fragment notes Wednesday and Thursday with partly cloudy skies. Northeast to north winds from Sandy Hook to Hatteras. Moderate to fair wind conditions, inland temperature changes noted. coastal outlook varies with northeast flow and improving air.
A fragmented note discusses Ralph gaining relief from illnesses using Father John's Medicine. The passage references concerns about unsafe drugs and cautions against dangerous substances while noting prior experiences and general remedies.
An old advertisement warns against alkali in soaps and preformed shampoos drying the scalp and dulling hair. It promotes a coconut oil shampoo as milder, grease free, easier to rinse, and effective for cleansing. One to two teaspoonfuls suffice for cleansing and leaving hair soft and manageable.
Local store advertises a sale on gardening tools including pruning shears spades rakes hoes and vacuum cleaners. Special discounts apply on selected items with limited stock. Sale runs through the weekend at the downtown shop.
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