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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1920
Page
6
Bridgeport residents disagree on the preferred transit, jitney or trolley. The Bridgeport Times asks readers to mark a coupon and return it to 179 Fairfield Avenue for tabulation, noting the need to gauge public opinion.
Topeka aug 24 Kansas wheat belt reports widespread wealth from volunteer wheat seed left after last year's harvest Officials estimate 1,500,900 acres in Kansas volunteers yielding about 40,000,000 bushels worth roughly 100,000,000 dollars The total Kansas wheat crop is forecast at 150,000,000 bushels while volunteers arise from deserted acres and favorable spring weather.
A vivid description of cave tiger hunting in China detailing narrow tunnel crawls, torch guided approaches, and the methodical kill when the tiger is at home. It also introduces Kenai’s festival and a Taikot hunting party armed with spears and torches prepared for a dangerous pursuit.
Mexico City Aug 24 government troops press Pedro Zamora the bandit chief who abducted Americans and British from Caste Jaliso August 20. Six Americans freed. two British captives remain. Over 200 Mexican women said held in a mining town. Diplomats report ongoing efforts to secure liberty as Zamora’s men desert. A separate note mentions Autlan raid victims and a suicide of several captured women.
Steve Golas of 2 Steuben Court was arrested for breach of the peace after a pursuit on Steuben Street. Alleged to have peeped into windows in the vicinity. In City Court he said he has been unemployed for two weeks seeking suitable work. Case continued until tomorrow.
Chicago Aug 234 The scale committee of 16 appointed by three operators' associations and miners from districts meets to discuss wage increases. Miners demand a $2 raise, which would bring pay to $8 for eight hours. Operators caution they will grant only if union officials guarantee it ends trouble in the coal fields.
The Civil Service Commission says a general freight and passenger rate increase requires more Interstate Commerce Commission gate clerks. Exams for tariff examiners will be held September 22 and October 20 nationwide, with starting salaries around 1620 dollars a year and a 20 dollar monthly boost for satisfactory service. Promotions will fill higher tariff posts.
The brief notes novelist Thomas Hardy remains a popular figure at age twenty, maintaining a public presence as a venue for literary events and discussions.
The United States defeated Greece 7 to 0 in aquatic events in Antwerp with England beating Spain 9 to 0. The U S track team finished with 212 points to Finland’s 105, while Finland tied US for nine first places. Three U S boxing finalists remain Edward Egan Samuel Mosberg and F DeGenere.
Weekly morbidity table reports typhoid fever in Bridgeport and surrounding towns, with whooping cough and diphtheria tallies. Other communicable diseases include anthrax chickenpox mumps pneumonia septic sore throat tuberculosis gonorrhea and syphilis across multiple towns, with scattered partial figures.
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