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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
21
The text argues that Johnson is the logical Republican nominee for president. It contends a Johnson ticket would be clear and decisive, while soft pedaled candidates would obscure issues and mislead voters who lack time or inclination to think deeply about national matters.
The piece notes Senator Johnson and Senator Lodge shaping the Republican convention against the League of Nations while a world court figure, Elihu Root, is cited. It argues the GOP plank denounces the treaty yet favors a world court, with Johnson triggering anti treaty votes and Lodge aiming for ambiguity.
Ames J Montague argues in verse that film heroes are endless saps while villains rely on reason. He notes heroes fail to act wisely, and heroines, if aligned with villains, would gain practical support and better affection. The piece satirically critiques movie logic and gender roles.
City tension erupts over graft claims against Bridgeport officials led by Mayor Wilson. Prosecutor DeLaney faces an assault charge from a Burns man amid calls for warrants and full disclosure of graft, with Savage jailed for a separate street fight and fine.
The financier has gone to a sanatorium for rest as doctors ordered him to avoid business and politics. Messages should be directed to his office. Mr Perkins Sr left Glyndor in May for Ellenville area. reports of Roosevelt hospital were denied and his son said he was taken to Stamford last week directly from the Catskills.
Last Sunday attorney Lockwood, sanitarium counsel and partner of Homer S. Cummings, learned the commitment steps from Probate Judge John F. Keating. In a separate case, David Berger of 772 Howard Avenue was bound over to the September term of the Superior Court after arrest by the vice squad following a complaint by his wife of an immoral life. Bonds were set at 1500 dollars, posted by Berger. The wife Wilhelmina Berger’s charges were continued for one month.
Honolulu reports a Tokio cablegram via Nippu Jiji that Koreans planned to assassinate Prince Li of Korea and Princess Masako after their marriage. Bar on Saito was named. two Japanese suspects were arrested. The plot included bombing Tokyo offices and police bureau as protest.
Advertised bed spread sets in two patterns for single beds and heavy toweling with a red stripe, priced at 29 cents for plain white 72 by 78 inch sheets and 4.95 for 45 inch wide quality. Middy twilling fabric for making garments or children’s middies sold at 39 cents per yard, 25 inches wide. Women with sewing skills could profit by making their own garments.
Misses white canvas oxfords with leather soles priced at 3.95. Sizes 11/4 to 2. Canvas oxfords with Goodyear welt and military heel. White canvas strap pumps feature high tongues turned soles and covered French heels.
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