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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
16
An old advertisement urges parents to choose California Syrup of Figs for children’s laxative needs. It emphasizes the product’s name on the package and claims it is the best option with a pleasant taste. Full directions appear on each label.
A July 23 reception honored Rev. Clay MacCauley of Boston, after 31 years as a Unitarian missionary in Japan, who will return home in July. He was praised for promoting religious liberalism, U S Japan goodwill, and international cooperation. Japanese and American groups attended, with Baron Sakata and Viscount Kaneko among speakers lauding his work for humanity.
Indianapolis reports a 12 year old, Andy Deuser, chained to a barn post for more than 15 hours by his older brother Louis as punishment for running away. Authorities say the boy endured exposure and a crust bread meal. Louis faces assault and battery charges while the mother and father face child neglect proceedings.
Saskatoon veteran A R Turner reportedly completed 167 holes at a local course, starting at 3 02 am and finishing 8 25 pm for nearly 17 1/2 hours. He averaged 99 1/2 strokes per round and claimed a 79 round with $25 strokes, walking about 40 miles.
Detroit officials report a meeting with 25 capitalists secured 10 million dollars for a suspension bridge across the Detroit River linking Detroit and Windsor. The project estimates total cost at 25 million with plans for a 2000 foot span, two seven foot sidewalks, two streetcar tracks and four railroad tracks. The center height would be 110 feet, end towers 109 feet, in line with a Great Lakes Carrier Association agreement. An inquiry on vessels using the waterway shows no wireless masts over 100 feet required.
Washington July 23 a committee of the Anti-Saloon League began to compile the official records public utterances and present attitudes of presidential candidates on prohibition. The group decided no presidential candidate endorsements will be made. In Chile, a raid on I W W headquarters resulted in 27 arrests and seizure of anarchistic literature army and explosives.
Chicago July 23 Railway union executives left Chicago after a three day conference. Fifteen unions intend to renew cases before the Railway Labor Board, while the Order of Railway Telegraphers referred the award to members with a strike. Back pay from May 1 to August 1 was sought. Conductors seek further rate considerations.
Paris July 23 ten scholarships open to young French artists musicians writers dramatists architects and others founded by Mrs George Blumenthal of New York and Paris with notable backers. Each scholarship worth 6000 francs lasts two years with possible renewal. selection to be made by appointed committee pending further details.
In Lincoln Nebraska on July 23 the National Prohibition Convention adjourned after naming Aaron S Watkins of Germantown Ohio a school teacher as standard bearer and D Leigh Codwin of New York an author as running mate The nomination had been offered for William Jennings Bryan who said he could not accept and may vote Democrat The National Committee planned a statement on Senator Harding's acceptance speech and its reaction from members who wanted time to study it.
The Probate Court of Bridgeport orders the administrator of the Patrick J. Donovan estate to obtain permission to sell real property. A hearing is set for July 26, 1920 at 11:00 am in Bridgeport Probate Office. Notice must be published by July 24, 1920, informing all interested parties to appear and be heard. Attest: Paul L. Miller, Judge.
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