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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1919

Page

12

Passengers recount collision off Cape Race two ships

Passengers on Cunard liner Cumberland Viner Car mania describe a collision with American freighter Marxia off Cape Race. A sudden bow impact caused flooding and rivet damage, chiefly in third class. two passengers from New Bedford and Rhode Island were treated for shock after evacuation to a hospital.

Halifax Cunard Viner Elizabeth Ashdon New Bedford Mass Elisabeth A. Fitzpatrick Stucker R. 1 Maryland

Sreenleaf Wins In National Pocket Billiard Tournament

Ralph Greenleaf of Wilmington Delaware won the national pocket billiard title by defeating Jol Ab Tarytor of Columbia Missouri in the final. Greenleaf dominated the field with no defeats, earning 8100d in prize and a US tour invitation. Rennie Allen of Kansas City finished second money 1259. Jerome Keogh of Rochester claimed third after beating Allen. Keogh and Allen produced notable runs with Allen making several rapid strings. Greenleaf also holds the tournament record with a run of 81.

Ralph Freenleaf Wilhtington Del Jol Ab Tarytor Columbia Mia Greenleaf Willie Pappe United States Rennie Allen Kansas City Jerome Keogh Rochester Allen Keogh Deronin Keogh Triy Mien

Unidentified crippled ship towed into port

The Navy Department announced that a crippled vessel is being towed into Washington from the Netherlands area. The State ship Want Torus, tied to the unidentified wreck, had en route from Boston to the Netherlands and received assistance two days earlier from the Coast Guard.

Washington CAY United Fr J— Fire Shipping Board Want Torus Imta Netherlands Navy Department Boston Netherland

Warns of Beget Against Ireland Scheme Exposed

Dublin letters warn that a Home Rule plan seeks partition and to maintain British control. The article alleges a scheme aims to mislead America and scrap Home Rule while preserving Irish purse power under Whitehall.

Ireland Dublin Autamen Freemn Jaana Ute Avitiel Callin Wemimitice Irelaard Trish Vrelic Whitehall Trish Pire Tate America Gvorniltae Wis Evan Washington

Denmerk Strict Liquor Rules Spark Tavern Dispute

A local liquor tag in Denmerk prompts a battle over debt after a heavily intoxicated man required medical care. The tavern proprietor claims repayment for the doctor’s bill, while authorities weigh ticketed liability and the town’s enforcement stance on drunkenness and public health.

Milford Notes on Fraternal Visits and Christmas Plans

Milford notes fraternal visits planned with Milford men to join Sutavord lodge initiation. A Christmas program unfolds at Colonial Theatre to aid the tribe’s Christmas tree fund with afternoon and evening performances. Red Men plan a lasting memorial for service men and discuss community service projects and joint installations with the YWCA in January.

iFraternal Oval Camiin Milfey Comrpaty State Guard Arhiery Hriginins Paxere Charles Shailer Nelson Stowe Viney William Horsey Junion Wiee Nashan Stowe Y Women Fletiel Corps Unasree Colonial Theatre Graying Reddy Arthur B Clark Crown of Or Warr

56th Regiment Banquet in Danbury Plans

Veterans of the 56th Regiment to hold their annual banquet and reunion at Hotel Green in Danbury on Thursday, with officers and Col. Burge Weill attending. Reilly will travel from Virginia to attend. Also noted are two deaths in the area: John Capral killed by a jitney in New Haven and Samuel Sourcein in a Stratford auto crash.

56Th Regiment Danbury Connecticut Narigman France Teander Burge Pacific Iment Reilly Virginia Paris Acold Y Omate John Jd John Capral Wallam Street Noble West Washington Avenue Samuel Sourrin Howard Avenue Stritford Phoenix L'new Company North Brookfield Massachusetts Arthur Blag

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