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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1920
Page
2
The report outlines a Republican standoff in St Paul with Cox blasting Barnes over quotas and alleged misstatements. Governors and campaign aides are cited as defending positions and addressing a contentious breakfast meeting.
Reed, a 30 year old colored man of Cunmerehilyueet, was found injured near North Washington and Grand streets at 10 last night. He refused to identify his attacker, saying he does not know who harmed him, and mentioned prior trouble at the Strand theater and Lindley Street.
Buenos Aires reports an announcement that Germany will ship 800000 paper clothing items next week to South America to be sold at three pesos per suit. The trade move follows a clothing accord noted by newspapers.
Mr L W Newcomb of 149 Canuridee Street Springheld Mass writes to Dr Troe Wilkin praising a laxative for relief from constipation nervousness poor appetite digestion and insomnia. He says two large bottles cured pain under his eyes and he feels 100 percent better.
Six Bridgeport sailors visiting for the weekend aboard the destroyer Satterlee, flagging from Newport, are welcomed by local officials. The crew includes officers and men from Norwalk and Stratford, with the ship noted for speed and recent service in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters.
A United States dispatch reports that Maine women’s registration lags behind men by roughly half in the state. A canvass across twenty cities and surrounding areas indicates lower female registration as of September 10, with the new suffrage feature still under discussion. The Associated Press notes regional variation and ongoing public interest in registration efforts.
The Milford convention maps out women’s role in party politics as suffrage advocates push for voter enrollment figures. Analysts estimate statewide female registration could reach about 200 000, with turnout dependent on party alignment and local efforts.
Workers advised to avoid the Russia project area amid safety concerns and ongoing operations. The notice emphasizes protecting personnel and restricting entry to authorized staff only.
The forecast calls for cloudy skies and strong northwest winds from Sandy Troak Fregh with a chance of stronger gusts Saturday. Expect changing conditions and potential rain late in the day. Widespread temperatures remain mild with unsettled spells across coastal areas.
A fragmentary 19th century political analysis argues the Democratic Party is bankrupt, blaming internal divisions led by figures such as Ralph and Louner and likening the Wilson administration to a failing bank. The piece contrasts Republican and Democratic blame and notes calls for a receiver amid debt and political turmoil.
A jitney bus was damaged by gasolene fumes ignited by kerosene lamps on Stratford Avenue and Kossuth Street around M30 last night. The explosion damaged the bus and nearby tiles, with no passengers aboard according to Frank Miller of Qhinev Musa who reported the incident.
A garbled notice describes a list of companies and medical claims amid dubious advertisements. It mentions a liver condition, stomach troubles, and treatment prompts delivered by return mail. Financial charges and regulated access are referenced, with warnings about drug store pricing.
The Democratic town organization set a patronage pledge for delegates to state and national conventions with Bridgeport officers and leaders selecting candidates. Oscar Straus of New York may visit soon to address the delegates, while the party executive board will name those who can distribute patronage in Bridgeport. The notice follows prior uneven distributions and aims to tie patronage to party work.
Readable fragments show a Saturday sale listing Velvet hats Velvet ready to wear Velvet covered hats Velvet pew sabors Polished beaver sailors Petticoats Jersey silk top dresses and petticoats plus marabout capes and ready made embroidered Velva items. Prices range from 1.00 to 94.98 with many garment items and accessories advertised.
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