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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1920
Page
18
Leonard M. Buggett trustee of the Cannec cot company notes the firm may seek another fare rise. The State Public UtEI Hes Commission will meet October 1 to consider the application. Dageelt argues the seven cent wave revenue from the zone system cannot cover rising operating costs.
Announcement by Sergeant Sullian of the Marine Corps at 105 Main Street, Quantico, Va, states a yearly preparatory class for the Annapolis examinations. The course is open to any Marine who wishes to join, with special arrangements for those stationed away from Quantico.
In New London on Wednesday the destroyer Bagley beat the Torn and the Montrose by a mile and a quarter in a 20 mile three cornered race. A number of Bridgeport men are aboard Bagley's crew. The ship is ordered to sail for the Mediterranean to protect American interests.
Plans to unite Bridgeport hot clubs for a fall regatta include a two-sport cruise and multiple racing classes. A representatives meeting is set for next week to finalize the program and schedules. Meanwhile officials Palmer and Taurter secured a marriage license in Latinas California for Edith Stragss of New York.
Two barge loads of authorized coal for local use docked at Pridgewort harbor last night, increasing the town's total coal tonnage available. Waiter Singe reports the delivery as a timely addition to seasonal fuel stock.
Fragmentary OCR notes coal deliveries with several incomplete names and numbers. It mentions multiple parcels and destinations including a Derby reference and a refinery-like context, but most specifics are unreadable. The legible items include quantities and destinations, suggesting a shipment report within a larger trade record.
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