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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1920
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text references Bill Steinke, bills, and potential legislation with mention of King Square and various political terms. The readable fragments suggest debate or expectation about law passage, with unclear context and many garbled words.
A laborious record recounts Connecticut officials and governors debating and certifying ratification of the 19th Amendment. It covers Governor Holcomb s proclamations and the special session to enable women voters, including concerns about election impact and constitutional limits.
A handbag owned by Gira Sadin of 64 Cankol Avenue, valued at 75 dollars, was stolen from a carriage outside a 613INn street store yesterday.
Obituaries report Marriet E Bain of Fairfield aged 44 died at home on Nighall Street. Also noted are Nathan Arch aged 70 plus service details at Read Memorial chapel and Mountain Grove cemetery. Mary Lyons Hoyt aged 46 died Monday with services at St Charles Church. Mary Ann Ayre widow of Ambrose Ayre aged 82. George Desterhoff aged 58 funeral at Frank Polke and Sons mortuary.
An article fragment discusses Bolsheviki seeking real peace and questions about ending hostilities with Poland. It notes statements on conditions for enduring peace and mentions military affairs and retreats versus advances during wartime dynamics.
Persistent rumors placed Cummings as a possible U S Senate nominee from the Temperance party. Arlainey Cheeles and D Lockwood denied the chatter, while General Bishop, son of William D Bishop, emerged as a leading alternate. The crowd at a Stratham conference left unsure after cautions that Cummings would not accept.
Fresh north winds and overcast weather are expected in the Sandy Hook vicinity on Wednesday. Calibrated temperatures and daylight estimates are provided for Reedgeroft and nearby areas, with winds remaining north and conditions likely to affect outdoor plans.
Mrs. Carl Reve was named a district woman’s leader by Dr. G. Sperry at a Sixth district Republican club meeting. She explained the preliminary steps for women to exercise the franchise, including registration, residence proof, and the dates for city hall appearances and the upcoming November election.
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson, for the first time in a year, viewing the Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment parade from the east portico of the White House. He stood in a white chariot observing the march while Mrs. William read nearby.
An advertisement claims four ounces of plain aragon dissolved in use at night will moisten the scalp and remove dandruff by morning. Three to four applications supposedly destroy all flakes and itch, leaving hair lustrous and silky. Sold at drug stores, four ounces is inexpensive.
The Argitears of Fotans for the Town of Palrfield announce hearings in the Town House on September 16 1920 from 9 a m to 6 p m to place voters on the list. The Selectmen and Town Clerk will be at the Town House on September 18 1920 from 9 a m to 1 p m to add names of all persons eligible to be made voters before the Town Election.
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