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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1920

Page

5

Need of a traffic court in Bridgeport debated

Bridgeport faces rising automobile accidents and deaths with traffic on the increase. A separate traffic court is argued as useful, mirroring New York’s model, though city officials say current courts can handle auto cases for now. Captain Wheeler favors stronger enforcement of right side driving and headlight laws to reduce accidents.

Bridgeport New York Bridzaport Charles A. Wheeler Wheeler State Motor Vehicle Department

Christensen Runs As Party Choice In Split Wisconsin Convention

At Weston Idaho born Christensen, a 49 year old former farmer and Cornell law graduate, wins the presidential nomination of a new party after a contentious convention scene. The laborites gain influence as La Follette’s removal weakens opposition while names such as Malone Deios Ford Post and Adams are floated. Moyt and Zittel, noted industry and real estate figures, die in New York and New Jersey respectively.

Gilbert B. Roe la Follette LaFollette Farmer-Labor Christensen Dudley Field Malone Eugene V. Deios Henry Ford Louis F. Post Lynn J Max S. Hayes Carrie Chapman Catt Lester Barlow Hayes Weston Idaho Cornell Salt Lake City Bull Moose Willon

Chile Calls Her Men to Colors in 1915–19 Draft

Chile mobilizes about 10,000 military classes from the four northern provinces in response to the Bolivian revolution. Bolivian censorship isolates the nation as Bautista Saavedra governs. A request seeks Chilean trains to Arica for deportees from Bolivia. ex president Jose Manuel Balta Guerra and cabinet members reportedly among those sent. In Peru, La Paz prefect allegedly dies in the March riots during the Bolivian crisis.

Santiago Chile Bolivia Bautista Savedra Arica Jose Jutierrez Guerra Lima Peru la Paz

Prominent Clubmen Satirize Modern Clubs

In a witty exchange the speakers note few members join any “Don’t Worry” clubs today while commenting that the trend now favors “Don’t Hurry” clubs. The remarks reflect social habits and humor of the time.

Promote Allergy Relief Pills by Druggists

A compact sale note announces allergy prevention remedies available from druggists in 25c 50c and 1.00 price points, suggesting an over the counter solution for hay fever and related ailments. The ad emphasizes affordability and easy access through local druggists.

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