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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1920
Page
9
The article reviews Prof James Hyslop who supported communications from the dead and claimed spirits survive. It notes his experimental approaches and acknowledges remarkable evidence but says it is not conclusive. It states his books remain intriguing though the truth may stay obscure for the living.
Fragments outline a clash over the League of Nations and the Treaty of Peace. Wilson urges a clear stand, while Harding hints at a referendum on foreign relations and questions the Republican stance on preserving nationality, reservations, or outright opposition.
A Connecticut political dispute over Elihu Root’s League of Nations plank shows Senator Brandegee opposing a bitter ender stance while Murray Crane resists, and Crane finally yields under the threat of Brandegee retiring to private life. The anecdote circulates through local papers as a solemn election vignette.
The piece argues Irish claims hinge on De Valera speaking for Ireland, not inside political factions, and contends American readers are misled by claims the Republican party bears responsibility for Ireland's plight. It notes the Chicago incident and questions motives behind urging recognition and party alignment, ending with a shoe shop joke.
A snippet shows a conversation about sudden wealth as an old maid reportedly leaves $1,000,000 to a man named Smith. The tone hints at fortune and irony, portraying Smith as a “lucky dog” who achieves wealth unexpectedly from a surprising source.
The Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Association prepares to formally open Gugies Hall as a Jewish community center on Sunday evening June 20 at 7. Dr. George H. Cohen, assistant district attorney and army officer, will speak on The Scope of the Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Association in the Jewish Community. Also speaking are Hon. Harry G. Fromberg and Rev. S Newmann. Bridgeport rabbis will lead prayers. A large program of music and readings precedes refreshments and dancing. The 3,900-seat auditorium will host a dedicatory ceremony and entertainment, organized by a committee including Solomon Radesch and Max Cohen.
Funeral services for Dr. Eugene H. Wood were held at his home with delegates from the Medical association and Pequonnock lodge in attendance. Lulena M Wakelee wife of Robert N Wakelee died at 38 King Street funeral set for Monday at Henry E Bishops chapel burial in Union Cemetery Stratford. Patrolman Charles R Planz of 780 Railroad Avenue had services at 2 PM with escort and pallbearers named by Supt John H Redgate.
The inquiry into Lieut Bozeman and Delaney concludes no official complaint existed about an alleged assault. It finds neither police officials nor Bozeman sought a warrant or complained. Chief Myers’s later complaint followed Delaney’s arrest on a warrant over Cozza’s assault charge. Bozeman awaits trial on related charges, limiting further commentary.
Salvation Army volunteers report $2705 collected so far with $1458 timed in yesterday. The drive is extended one week due to printer delays. The Elm Street Rest Room is furnished by S. S. Kresge and Co. A broad coalition including firemen policemen and letter carriers notes tickets are selling fast and targets will be met.
A delightful concert by the People’s church quartet, under the Ladies' Aid society, directed by Mrs Florence Witherspoon Lavey, featured Miss Mary Bruytin and John Lavey. Rev Stephen Csasek named assistant at St Stephen’s RC church, arriving from Hungary six months ago to lead Sunday schools. No children accepted fireworks offered if he left town.
The Guaranty Trust Company of New York reports improved foreign trade developments in the last fortnight. European efforts to stabilize exchange, especially in Great Britain Belgium France and Italy, boost production for home use and export. France may reduce American wheat imports as France adopts a state wheat policy for 1920, potentially easing exchange pressures.
Fashion notes describe white organdie hats with green peacock feather brims and manila brim models. Spanish influence appears in stri ped silk crowns and lace accents. Fashions for younger girls feature sateen fabrics and all over florals on dark grounds, crepe de chine skirts, tri conlette blouses, jade green and navy color blocks, knitwear ensembles, and Paris lace blouses with ochre tones. A light humorous interlude ends with a neighbor complaining about a crying child.
A collage of notes from June 19 1870 detailing local business openings incl R H Shannon new North avenue shop and Joseph Haight supplying Wes ton Nichols strawberries. Mentions Yale Sheffield library purchase, Origen Seymour praised as Supreme Court judge, Benz Brewery lager at 11 a barrel, West Indies trade pivot to Portland molasses and sugar totals, runaway horses on Main Street upsetting a carriage, postmaster general mail contract with Cunard and Inman.
Fourteen defendants including Caroline Lombardi facing conspiracy to kill charges were bound over to the higher court after city court arraignments. Bonds ranged from 300 to 1,000 dollars for seven youths and two minors. Lombardi’s bond was 300. Lombardi fights extradition to Massachusetts over alleged liquor sales and bond felonies.
Obituaries record Lydia E Cole widow of Oliver B Cole aged 84 years 9 months with funeral at 2:30 p.m. Monday from 574 Williams Street burial at Lakeville Cemetery. Also Jeremiah Joseph Coughlin funeral from 131 Wood Avenue to St Augustine s Church at 10 a.m. with interment at St Michael s Cemetery and automobile cortege. Various classified items mention contractors windshields glass shop and help wanted notices and foreclosed cottages at Silver Beach and general labor needs in Hartford area.
The first Board of Recreation band concert will be at Beardsley park Sunday June 20 at 3 p m led by J W Phoenix. Program includes America March In Storm and Sunshine Overture Bohème Girl selections and May Time among others. A weekday concert follows June 24 at Seaside park with Wheeler Wilson band and dancing on the green in the second hour.
Mary Elizabeth Humphrey Diaz seeks a divorce from Jose Diaz as he is absent in state and notice will be published in Bridgeport Times for two weeks. Also probate orders authorize sale of estate real estate for Huldah A. Hall and Emily A. Lewis with notices to interested parties in Bridgeport district court actions in June 1920.
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