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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
11
A garbled report claims a man dubbed the modern Jean Valjean is identified as the father of a so called confirmed born criminal. The fragmentary text mentions a detective and an inquiry, with uncertain details and numerous OCR errors.
The article recounts a crime ring involving a man known as John Hevey Redgrave and relatives, including a father figure, with forged leases and other frauds leading to a ten year sentence. It notes a past range of crimes, a careful investigative arc, and mentions an operation by Dr AC Scott using cautery in Temple Texas.
Sealed proposals for sale of vessels will be received by the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts in Washington DC until 12 noon May 19 1926. Cash for highest bids with a 10 percent deposit required by certified check Liberty Bond or surety bond. Right to reject any or all bids reserved.
In New York, Henrietta Gulte, 13, disappeared after leaving home with a note demanding ransom. Her father believes she is dead despite a published ad. another missing girl, Guole MecGuffes, 16, from Dallas appears to have vanished with unknown motive, leaving worried fathers.
Whilting Williams of Cleveland outlines unskilled workers demand for steadier employment at a noonday Chamber of Commerce meeting. He cites seven months in steel towns and urges employers and workers to balance a cool head with a warm heart while avoiding despair and mistrust.
Estimates for railroad repair demands reach up to 6 million million dollars amid wartime strain. The article notes broad damage across rail networks and mentions France facing severe postwar social costs affecting marriage prospects for millions.
An old style drug ad promises energy and vigor from Wendells Pills Ambition Brand. It claims refunds if not improving within a week, with a 60 cent daily price and a drugstore guarantee. Hindle Pharmacy and Haiti Kan Drug Store are named as authorized sellers.
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