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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1920
Page
2
An old note suggests using a "MACBETH" lens to improve headlight visibility and road edge awareness. It urges drivers to question others in the car about edge safety and implies a lens could teach better habits for safer driving.
Hardware business advertised its wide range at the corner of Fairfield Avenue and Middle Street. The copy promises “All that is Hardware and more” to attract customers seeking varied tools and supplies.
An old advertisement extols Gude's Pepto Mangan as a blood tonic that combats languor by enriching the blood. It claims the tonic restores vigor, improves vitality, and supports red blood cell health, available in liquid and tablet forms with the brand name on the package.
A compact note describes a finely maintained California private hedge setup with furnished arrangements and raised stock in Conn, highlighting quality landscaping and stock readiness.
At a Hartford conference Father Matthew J. dg was named to a committee to revise the constitution. Miss Marguerite Boyt, a local official, and Vietnam Larinour, head of a bureau, were also named to the committee.
A driverless auto slipped brakes and plowed into Denton’s Cafe at 2640 Malia Street, shattering a large plate glass window near the Washington avenue Cri away home of owner Robert Lee. No injuries reported. The incident occurred last night and is under investigation.
Dialect blurred report notes Diosepps Calabra of 44 Booth Street and Sarrosiedl Inek charged with transporting weapons. Police report cites witness testimony and preliminary investigation ongoing at local patrol station.
The weather page notes Wednesday and Thursday fair with warmer conditions in the west and interior. Showers expected in Southern New England and southern Atlantic districts with higher temperatures Thursday in the interior Atlantic states.
A fragmentary report describes youths connected to presidential candidates attending a social gathering in Chicago. The piece notes young supporters engaging with campaign themes, exchanging opinions, and discussing activities tied to the candidates. The garbled text hints at mobilization efforts and informal campaigning among the attendees.
An unnamed official indicates Congress aims to close its session by June 5. The report notes plans to adopt a quick program through a special meeting, with details to be announced in the coming days.
Mark Boston was named as the next convention city by the supreme council of the Royal Arcanum at its annual session. W Good man of Saginaw Michigan was elected supreme highigan as other officers were re elected. After the meeting in Boston the convention will be held biennially.
Fragmented OCR notes show Sutherland and Wood as leading figures in a West Virginia vote with unclear details. The text includes garbled phrases about primaries and possible campaign references, indicating an election result or poll context without reliable specifics.
The United States circuit court of appeals ordered a new trial in a New Jersey case involving Lehigh Coal and Sulphurian company over alleged rebates from the Central Railroad of New Jersey. The decision overturns the prior conviction and fines, directing retrial.
Federal Reserve board announced today a remedy for mandatory financial relief. The board indicated readiness to manage monetary and fiscal loans and meet urgent needs. Governor affirmed action to address ongoing economic strains and individual expenditures.
A report from across the country notes improving but still slow credit conditions as bankers, manufacturers, and business leaders push for greater cooperation to ease railroad congestion. In Washington the Interstate Commerce Commission reports gradual relief, while a former Delaware governor plans to back Warren G Harding at Chicago’s Republican convention.
A Santa Fe passenger train derailed 32 miles south of Albuquerque due to a soft track caused by high water. The engineer and fireman died, the conductor was killed, and about 20 passengers were injured.
Dallas May 25 Thomas B Love of Dallas was re elected by acclamation as national Democratic committeeman from Texas by delegates to the state Democratic convention here tonight.
Funeral services were held for Cornoral Earyard Gelston of Co. K Connecticut Volunteers Civil War veterans at Henry J. Bishop mortuary with Post No. 3 GA bearers. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery. Alexander Pratt, longtime city resident, died at his Stratford Avenue home after 22 years in the city. funeral set at St Luke’s Episcopal Church with burial in Fairview cemetery. Margaret Van Stone’s funeral was held from Michael J. Gannon mortuary. burial in St Michael’s Cemetery. Olof W. Anderson services were at his Fairfield home. burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. Survivors include sons Arnold and Otto. daughters Augusta Olson, Sophie Hulton, Anna Anderson, and Mrs Warren M. Robinson.
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