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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1918

Page

5

Japan to Turn Over 450000 Tons of Shipping to U S

Tokyo reports an agreement with the United States for Japan to transfer 450000 tons of ships. 150000 tons to be delivered immediately for charter rates. 100000 tons of ships to be delivered by May to December in exchange for steel. 200000 tons to be constructed later on mutually agreed terms. Ambassador Rolland Morris helped arrange the plan with government and shipbuilders. Some dispatches cite 250000 tons.

Tokio Associated Press Japan United States May Ecember Rolland Morris

Hartford Boats Tie Up as Crews Desert

Hartford and New York Transportation steamers lie tied at piers in Hartford as deck hands and stevedores quit after receiving pay, leaving managers unable to fill positions. Officials deny a strike and say traffic will be suspended until the disturbance is resolved.

Hartford Hartford & New York Transportation Company

New Haven Physician Held in Auto Tragedy

Dr. David A. Flynn, blamed for a Whalley avenue crash that killed Filste Moulton, two, and injured a sister, was found criminally responsible by Coroner Mix. The verdict cites excessive speed and failure to adequately protect children attempting to reach the sidewalk.

New Haven David A. Flynn Filste Moulton Whalley Avenue Mix

Fourteen Rescued After Ashmore Wreck Near Grand Manan

Halifax April 3. Fourteen crew members from the Norwegian bark Ashmore were rescued today by a government steamer after the vessel ran ashore on Murray Ledge, Grand Manan Island, and was reported to have broken up.

Halifax N. S Ashmore Murray Ledge Grand Manan Island

$10 000 Verdict Against Electric Cable Company

New Haven April 3 A verdict of $10 000 in favor of Mary Jenglesbe of Broad Brook New Jersey against Electric Cable company of Bridgeport was returned today by a two man jury in the United States court The suit sought damages for the death of Joseph Magio husband of the plaintiff who was killed while handling a portable electric lamp The insulation of the lamp wire was alleged defective allowing 208 volts to enter the worker The United Illuminating company was a co defendant but the complaint against it was dismissed The verdict was denied a motion to set aside and is said to be the largest in a federal court in this state for such a case

New Haven United States Mary Jenglesbe Broad Brook N. J Electric Cable Company of Bridgeport Joseph Magio United Illuminating Company Thomas Carl Foster

Injured Man Hit By Speeding Car Lying in New Britain

Deputy Judge John H. Kirkham found Joseph Halloran of Hartford unconscious in the roadway in New Britain while returning from Hartford. Halloran was struck by another automobile traveling at high speed. his right leg was fractured and he was taken to the hospital.

New Britain John H. Kirkham Hartford Norh Joseph Halloran Halloran

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