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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1920
Page
8
In Antwerp on July 14, a Flemish man shot by police during independence celebrations is hailed as the first Flemish martyr. A protest parade drew hundreds of soldiers and tourists at the Olympic site, demanding amnesty for Flemish separatists jailed or exiled for attempts to separate Flanders from Belgium.
Chicago July 14 plans to resume trading in wheat futures start tomorrow with likely December price at 2.50 to 2.75 a bushel. Deliveries will be quoted for December and March. Wartime supervision of futures contracts remains in force under Lever Act until end of war. officials may order adjustments to protect public welfare and board interests.
Carl Wanderer was moved today to murderers row in the county jail. The former army lieutenant, who killed his wife and a man he hired, is described as the strongest yet calm inmate. He spent most of the day reading prayer books and Bible passages provided by his family.
Buenos Aires reports Dr Jose Maria Escalier head of Bolivia s Republican party says revolution has succeeded in La Paz Oruro and Potosi and he will return within a week He notes Bolivia seeks an outlet through Antofagasta rather than Arica and plans to align national policy with the United States on the League of Nations.
Edward Whymper led the first ascent of the Matterhorn on July 14, 1865, with four companions losing their lives during descent from a 4900 foot precipice. The next ascent occurred in 1871 by Miss Walker and her father. Further deadly climbs included American climber W C Moseley in 1879.
The article argues Babe Ruth and George Sisler challenge for the batting title as Ty Cobb trails by 100 points or more, with Ruth pursuing a .400 average and leading in home runs, walks, and runs. Sisler remains the top hitter with potential to exceed .390, while Ruth could reach .400 within a week if he shifts focus from power to average.
League standings and results show New York defeating St Louis with scores 691 to 481 and 7170 to 210 in separate matchups. At Boston Detroit loses to Boston while Chicago defeats Washington and Philadelphia defeats Cleveland. Today's games include New York at St Louis and Brooklyn at Chicago with several other pairings.
The piece argues European boxers, despite continental dominance in other sports, struggle against American fighters abroad. It cites figures like Jack Palmer, Bombardier Wells, and Charlie Ledoux, noting clean European success at home lacks impact in U S arenas and ends in frequent defeats.
Chicago July 14 A 20 story building with a church auditorium will rise on the First Methodist church site at Clark and Washington streets as part of the centennial reconstruction. Bishop Thomas Nicholson announced the plan noting six floors will be used for religious activities with dedication set for May 1922.
A vivid Boston Transcript excerpt features an old colored woman deriding rides on the merry go round. She recalls Rastus Johnson riding as much as a dollar’s worth then disembarking at the same spot, challenging him about his spending.
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