On a chilly November 8, 1921, Bridgeport’s residents flocked to the polls, casting their votes in the city’s latest election. But amidst the pomp and circumstance, a sense of unease settled over the city like a shroud. For in the shadows, corruption and deceit lurked, threatening to undermine the very fabric of Bridgeport’s democracy.
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Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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