Long distance radio camera foretold by Jenkins invention
Washington May 13 C Francis Jenkins, noted inventor, unveils the long distance camera promising radio transmitted photographs any distance. The system uses prismatic discs and photo electric cells to capture images, send them over high frequency waves, and display them at the receiver on a screen or as negatives. Jenkins notes potential uses for warfare, crime prevention, and rapid distribution of motion pictures to schools and other cities.
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Who's Who on Jenkins Reveals Inventor Clerk to Millionaire
A profile of Prameis Jenkins traces his path from a treasury department clerk to a富 inventor credited with motion picture mechanics advances. He says he resigned to let inventions sustain him, holding about 50 patents and owning three airplanes.
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Repairs on Three Central Streets Under Way
City street repairs are underway with work on the trolley track area from Water Street to Fairfield Avenue being dug up and rebuilt with a new foundation and surface by Sonnesticut company and the city, material supplied by the trolley company and labor by the city. Broad Street from State to Fairfield Avenue and Fairfield Avenue from the station to the junction will follow under the same arrangement. Dewey Street from North Avenue begins preliminary penetration pavement work by Public Works. Director Coughlin said similar street jobs using penetration will start soon.
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Fairfield Avenue
Sonnesticut Company
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Faireld Avenue
Dewey Street
North Avenue
Public Works Department
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DRY MEN SEIZE CAR BILLED AS POTATO LOADED
A Chicago bound freight car billed as potatoes was found to contain a thin layer of whiskey in each barrel. The car, diverted from New Orleans to Chicago weeks ago, was tracked across several states to Logansport Indiana and finally seized in a federal prohibition raid. Railroad officials cooperated with federal agents as the car wandered before its capture.
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Wireless relay aids speed of crime scene photos
The passage describes secret transmission of data to a receiving set and general broadcast, with criminal suspects’ pictures duplicated instantly in police stations nationwide. It notes inexpensive sending and receiving devices, likely under $50, enabling wide commercial use as Jenking pursues experiments on conquering distance using wireless relay.
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Jenking
Fraternal News Notices At The Telegram Tonight
Fraternal Editor announces meetings this evening to discuss changes in meeting rates and corrections or additions. Address: The Telegram, 140 Middle Street.
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the Telegram
Middle Street
Socialists and Local Groups Named in Bridgeport Area
Fragmentary OCR lists Socialist party and multiple local organization addresses including United Commercial Travelers of America at 1989 Broad Street and Modern Woodmen at America on 164 State Street plus Encampment references and Dewey ramp.
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Bridgeport Council
United Commercial Travelers of America
Broad Street
Dewey
America
State Street
Old Broad Street
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