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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1920
Page
12
World famous author Anatole France whose real name is Jacques Thibault is reported to have died in Paris at age seventy seven. He was long regarded as France's leading critic and had been widely linked to Mile Emma Ga Prevotio and entertainer Brindeau in social circles.
Police search for the fleeing driver after a collision on Lindley Street at North Washington Avenue. Samuel Nosorisky of 6 Highland Avenue reports his vehicle was struck, the other driver vanished, and details and license numbers were turned over to authorities.
The article notes flights carrying air passengers over 625 miles without a stop between Benidune, France, and Rabat, inaugurating a service described as a major achievement. It claims about 330 000 passengers during ten months with no accidents or injuries.
A long OCR fragment discusses film tricks and photography processes. It includes questions about how moving pictures create distorted faces, describes a water tank setup with light for gelatin effects, explains rehearsal and multiple takes, and lists Q and A items about actors such as Francis X. Bushman, Virginia Valli, and Harry Carey, with scattered biographical notes on Josephine Perrin and others.
Col. Emmonsley reports G O P fears the effect of Harding as the Republican candidate. He and others criticize Wilsonian policy and Governor Coolidge, warning of a gloomier campaign if Harding leads. The senator predicts western voters will see through the campaign and expose hollowness of Republican claims.
In St Louis on October a telecast from Herbert Adam Gibbons, a writer, claimed possession of a stenographic report from a World War era nuance conference alleging President Wilson provided American military aid to Europe. Senator Spencer declined comment while campaigning, and the telegram appeared to reflect continued debate on the issue.
In Boston on October 1 state officials, led by Attorney Daniel Gallagher, prepare legal action to trim food costs in hotels and restaurants. A letter to the district attorney chair cites a state commission file and urges hospitality owners to justify high prices as commodity costs fall. If no reduction occurs, a federal grand jury may be sought.
Miles E. Basset was unanimously elected president of the Newfield Recreation Center at last night’s meeting in Lincoln School auditorium. Unanimously chosen were Gr. F. Snyder as vice president, Hattie Koller as secretary, and Boolan as treasurer. Benham and Miss Grate Little to head committees, with Joseph Claby in charge of entertainment. Dancing and music followed, provided by Benham’s orchestra. Regular meetings will be held every evening.
Police stopped a burglary spree at Union Square garage as Willan Esnatosky of New Haven and an unidentified companion escaped through a window. One suspect tripped, aiding the officer in cornering them at 2:00 AM yesterday.
Patrolman Joseph Kaspersk spotted a negro loitering near Ces pana's store and, after searching him, found an improvised blackjack. The suspect fled as the officer was struck. Officers later found the man hiding in a rear yard and fired several shots as he escaped, wounding no one seriously.
In Bridgeport crowds flock to Polt’s for a vaudeville and film bill headlined by Georgetts Tid. An Estravagansa offers humor and music with colorful costumes. Raymo and Rogers present an original two character sketch. Fennell and Tyson impress with their act. Johnson Andy Parsons and Grahame Marionettes close the program with crowd pleasing performances.
Robert Sveckle and Major Basil Dobbs escaped injury when their gyrobiplane fell this morning near St. John on the first leg of the trans Canada flight. They arrived here tonight to replenish fuel and supplies before resuming the journey aboard HG-20ia rel Plane.
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