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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1920

Page

2

Petrograd Suffering Amid Epidemic and Food Shortage

A graphic Finnish Red Cross report to the Paris Parliament describes Petrograd’s dire state. Population fallen to 500,000–600,000, streets choked with filth, typhus, and freezing conditions. fuel and housing scarce. coffins manufactured at scale. transport crippled. bread rationed. prices soaring. deaths rising as famine and war conditions bite the former czar’s capital.

Paris Petrograd Red Cross Profeasor Zoidler Huncd Amcmils

Wrangel Captures 10 000 Bolsheviki

Wrangel announces that his troops seized Marlupel a seaport on the Sea of Any and occupied Petroviket and Nuyespasso vile on the coast. More than 10 000 Bolshevik prisoners were taken with stores of material. Sebastopol dispatch notes 4 000 prisoners 12 cannons and 189 machine guns captured weigh heavy.

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Baker Speech Defends League Critics Called Cowards

Secretary of War Baker denounced Wilson critics as cowards in Madison Avenue remarks praising the League of Nations. He rejected party favoritism, warned of global scrutiny in the coming election, and urged the United States to support the treaty while condemning isolationist Republicans. He attacked Senator Harding and praised Roosevelt’s moderation within party lines.

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On the Political Trail Highlights and Bets on Bennet

National student correspondent writes on page one about Blisseuul Tanto events and teen fêtes. Read, M. Sullivans ustteles appear daily in the telegram.

Ltudent Bena Sullivans

Cox Arproves of Postmen Demands in Kentucky

Governor Cox approves postmen demands amid political standoff in Kentucky as lawmakers and officials meet for a state party response. Camden leads a visiting committee from Kontueds to discuss labor and postal service policy.

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Borah Attacks Wilson on League Covenant Ten

Senator Borah denounces President Wilsons statement on Article Ten of the League of Nations covenant. He warns that refusing to join in action against an invaded member would dishonor the United States and invite further wars. He questions whether Congress will abdicate war decisions and vows to defend national honor and decency.

Borah League New Haven Wilson United States Congress

Hitchcock on Monday Night Event Coverage

A vague report describes a political campaign event featuring Senator Donoctdis acetic and Chair Underwood at a venue in Tow or Gabauen, with speakers set to address key campaign issues and rally dynamics unfolding.

Somutur Calbert Gabauen Cornell Henator Fteleoek Ds Witsas Carnniy Heantor Ose Underwood Af Ata

Italian Red Held as Suspect in Bomb Outrage

Giacomo Caruso is held as a suspect after a bomb explosion and a holdup. Police report he had a loaded pistol and radical pamphlets found in his rooms. He is to be questioned about knowledge of the Walk Street incident.

Giacomo Carusso Taljan Tacay Connecticut Gaynagg Liem

Harding Resting On Western Trip

Harding rests during a Western tour stopping in Chicago for a midwest leg of a cross country swing. He planned eight stops and sixteen formal receptions but did not escape a public show of support as he spoke in a theater.

Harding Fuuc Sitton Tia

Harvest Festival Opens in Milford Today

Milford hosts the 35th Harvest Festival with church parlor events and walks through the grounds. The festival runs through the end of the day with activities and gatherings tied to the local Suffolk County Mary Taylor Society and regional churches.

Milford Sachs Md Society of Ute Mary ‘Haylor Feschwal

Grimes Shuts Out Indians as Brooklyn Halves Series

In the second World Series game at Ebbets Field Brooklyn ace Burleigh Grimes blanked Cleveland 3 to 0 to even the series. Bagby suffered the loss as Brooklyn’s pitching held the Indians' bats in check, with Grimes dominant aside from a ninth inning slip and Cleveland strandings.

Brooklyn Grimes Blanks Bagby Cleveland Dodgers Griffith Speaker Indians New York Burleigh A. Grimes Ebbetsfield James C. Bagby Superbas Tris Speaker Grimes

U S and England urged to deepen economic cooperation

British ambassador Hoddes told a U S chamber of commerce gathering that Britain and the United States must publish their aims and work openly to advance world trade. He warned against mutual distrust and urged frank discussion of differences while stressing close business ties as essential to global influence.

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Sugar Prices Dip Two Cents Over Two Days

In San Francisco price changes show sugar dropping two cents in two days while beet and cane prices vary. The text notes a recent price at $140 per unit and issues around sales and production with figures like R180 for beet and other rates referenced.

San Francisco Oet Peangeies

Wilson Drives in Old Style Victoria Weather Oddity

A garbled weather note mentions Victoria and driving themes with names like Wilson and Bresttont. The fragmentary text hints at winter conditions and a stiff breeze, with unclear references to people and places. The readable bits point to a historical tone without full context.

Wilson Victoria

Manufacturers' Guarantee Only a Form of Insurance

The article reports a Federal or state inquiry into manufacturers' guarantees as a form of insurance for prices and policy, noting debate over price protections for consumers. Proponents claim guarantees would prevent price collapses while opponents warn of dealer overstocking and financial risk.

Three Contests in G. O. P. Primaries

The Sixth, Seventh and Twelfth districts plan GOP alderman primaries as local Republicans meet across the city. Candidates include Albert J. Knapp in the Sixth with Leonard forces backing. Frank Elisa in the Seventh. and Leonard backing George Wyhing in the Twelfth with endorsements from the American Legion and local party leaders. Debates and nominations are scheduled as party lines form ahead of the primary at 44 Court Street.

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Destroyer Semmes Guided by Radio Through Ambrose Channel

Navy officers demonstrated radio guided navigation for the destroyer Semmes as it traversed Ambrose Channel from Ambrose Light to Lafay ette, using canvas covering the bridge and audible signals to stay on center. The event, led by Commander Norton and supervised by the radio division, featured young inventor May Pron, and showcased sound wave guidance for ships in narrow routes.

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Egyptian Avengers Convicted of Conspiracy

Twenty five members of the Egyptian Avengers were found guilty of conspiracy after a trial. The group planned violent acts against rivals and were linked to a broader network. Sentencing will be set after a further hearing. several co-defendants were acquitted.

Avengers Seendled

Finnish Peace Signed by Soviet Russia

London reports a wireless message from Moscow stating peace between Soviet Russia and inland regions has been signed in Dorpat. Details remain fragmentary as telegram text is garbled and dates uncertain. The announcement implies a settlement affecting northern territories and regional governance.

London Dorpat Moscow

Lloyd George Seeks American League After Election

Lloyd George predicts an American league after the election and notes British hopes for U.S. support in postwar policy. He cites possible U.S. tax and debt arrangements and suggests American backing could influence Britain’s financial and military obligations. The piece discusses allied strategy and domestic views on taxation and war debt.

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