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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1920

Page

7

No Alterations to Be Made In Hull of Sloop Resolute

Bristol R I April 11 An announcement said XN G Herreshot designer of the sloop Resolute which will defend the America's Cup against Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock IV will alter the hull only with underbody renovation A new hollow wooden mainmast is being built to tighten the sloop and water line It is expected Resolute will be in the water within three weeks Vanitie will receive new sails and winches from the Herreshoff shops Rear Commodore Nichols and Robert W Emmons oversee tuning up contests at Morris Cove New Haven Harbor with both boats aiming for a launch in a few weeks tabloids discuss time allowances and joint plans while tradesmen prepare at City Island and Bristol for the upcoming races in the story further notes the involvement of notable yachtsmen and clubs and the overall competitive atmosphere.

Bristol R. I XN. G. Herreshot Thomas Lipton Herresaoff New Fork City Island Vaniitle Pie Resolute Resolute Vanitie Nichols C. N. Nelson New York Yacht’ Club W. Starling Burgess Boston Corinthian Sherman Hoyt C. J. Nourse Seawanhala-Corinthian Yacht Club Oyster Bay Dlerreshofs Vanitle Herreshoit Michels Lievi Emmoms

Crowded Park Street Church Shows Lincoln Story

The Park Street Congregational Church drew a full house for John Drinkwater's Abraham Lincoln. Dr. G Beard guided a screen presentation tracing the Civil War era from rising tensions to Lincoln's assassination, highlighting the president's perilous path and end.

Abraham Lincoln Parktreet Congregational Church John Drinkwater Dr. G . Beard Beard Lincoln Dutet

Old Violin Found Genuine Stradivarius In Cody

Music lovers hail a claimed Stradivarius found by EB A McNeil of Cody Wyoming The instrument was in a fiddle given by George Blue to McNeil The fiddle held a parchment dated 1706 in Philadelphia a will naming Antonio Stradivari as maker and urging its keeping within the Blue family The 23 inch violin bears marks of time but remains relatively sound and tied to the Cremonese master’s late period work

Cody Wyo EB. A. McNeil McNeil George Blue Philadelphia Sam Blue Jamestown Colony Antonio Seradivari

Post Glee Club to Appear at Posi's Theatre

The Post Glee club of newsboys ages ten to 15 will perform at Poll's theatre in May. They aim to prove they sing as well as sell Poats and Telegrams under guidance of William V. F. Galdernen. Manager Matt Sauniers endorses the venture and has scheduled shows on May 3 and May 5. Singers include Charles Murphy Harry Albstrang Arthur Abstrang Anthony Minott Leslie Garratt Frank Barratt Frank Kennel Frank Magee James Magee David Nordling Iver Seaberg Edward Rizy Thomas Eileman Gordon Kelly and Michael Carrano.

Post Glee Club William V. F. Galdernen Matt Sauniers Poll’s Charles Murphy Harry Albstrang Arthur Abstrang Anthony Minott Leslie Garratt Frank Barratt Frank Kennel Frank Magee James Magee David NordJing Iver Seaberg Edward Rizy Thomas Eileman Gordon Kelly Michael Carrano

Poles Returning to New York for Repatriation

Plans for welcoming 12,000 repatriated Polish soldiers were finalized by the war department American Red Cross and the Polish government. About 1,200 will arrive on the Antigone this week others to follow next month. Five transports have been arranged with the Polish national committee paying transport costs from Danzig to U S homes. Red Cross workers will accompany each voyage providing amusement and recreation.

W York War Department American Red Cross Othara National Polish Committee Dansig Red Cross

German Editors To Face French Court In Frankfurt

Berlin reports that the Frankfort Wolf News Bureau director and editor of the Frankfort General Advertiser were summoned to appear before French military police court on charges of exaggerating the number of victims in the recent street fighting in Frankfurt.

Berlin Io & Dispatch Norddeutach Allgemaine Zeitung Frankfort Wolf News Bureau Ameiger

Christie’s auction sees silver price drop at London sale

At Christie's in London the price for Old English silver from the George JT Cream collection fell short of expectations. A number of items failed to reach guide price while others sold modestly, with several pieces realizing around 70 dollars per ounce and a few at about 45 dollars per ounce.

London Mar Christie's George JT Lord Merhuen

Record Interest Rates On New U.S. Short Term Securities

Washington reports a high record for interest on postwar government securities. Secretary Houston announced two new issues of Treasury certificates of indebtedness maturing in three and six months at 3 percent and 4 percent respectively. The Treasury aims to adjust policy as changes in the economy unfold despite calls to alter the fiscal program.

U. S Washington Houston Treasury Wousoon

Five Injured In Sunday Street Accidents

Five people sustained injuries in separate incidents on Sunday. John Seliipe, 3, of So Hamilton Street, was knocked down near Pembroke Street by an Altona driven by Fred Schneider, suffering a knee sprain. He was treated at a hospital. Other injuries included a man struck in the mouth and a coal barge incident. details reflect multiple minor harms and medical responses.

John Seliipe Hamilton Street Pembroke Walter Yesternday Altona Fred Sehneider Whitney Avenue Cisaark Cp van Alr Re Wits Servete Ty Lmerszeney Heltn Levy Vis

Knights of Columbus Endorses Plan to Aid Service Men

April 11 Waspenigton. Knights of Columbus officials in union here notify Archbishop John Bonnane, papal delegate, of decision to use the 7,000,000 balance of their war fund for educational work aiding veterans and service members. Monsignor Ron-

Knights of Columbus Union Arch John Banzane Papal Delepeie L.gower Ron

New York Hall of Fame Nominates Daniel Emmett

In a formal nomination ceremony on April 11 in New York the name of Daniel Decatur Emmett composer of Dixie is placed in consideration for election to the university hall of fame.

New York Daniel Decatur Emmett Dixie Fane New York Unis

Packard Engine Improves Wear and Heat Regulation

The article praises the Packard program for reducing carbon deposits and preventing oil dilution on cylinder walls and in the crankcase. It notes less premature wear of engine and bearings, improved starting heat management, and maintaining ideal heat under all running conditions, hailed as a hallmark of Packard’s advancing transportation service.

Packard Engineering Globe Packard

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