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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1919

Page

4

Vessel and Crew Reported Lost at Sea

A British schooner St Claire Theriault is said to be sinking 200 miles offshore with crew sick and disabled. Davidson County, damaged in gales, drifts toward the Azores after losing its propeller. Falcon and Fixilda wrecked in the storm. one crewman missing. Coasters Acushnet Gresham fail to refloat North Wind Lake Crystal. Wair Field aground with over 10,000 tons coal aboard.

N. Th Dee, Lae St. Claire Theriault Warrmouth Azores Halifax XX. S States Shipping Board Davidson County North Atlantic ST. Pierre Falcon Langer Island Dog Island Vineyard Haven Maus Wee Coast Guard Acushnet Gresham Stemers North Wind Lake Crystal Naushon Island Wairfield Martha's Vineyard Island

No New Home Rule Bill This Session in Parliament

London December 1. Premier Lloyd George told the Commons no Irish home rule bill would be introduced this session. He will outline the measure in a statement to be given Monday.

Lloyd-George London Lease of Commons

Nearly All Miners Back At Their Work

Chicago December 15 reports say coal use restrictions were lifted after the miners strike. Regional fuel directors will supervise distribution to restore reserves equitably. About half the miners returned to work across nearly all coal fields today.

Chicago

Marriage Licenses Issued Rise Over Last Year

The Bureau of Vital Statistics reports 107 marriage licenses issued in November, according to the registrar. The month shows an increase of 46 licenses from the same month last year, when 121 licenses were issued.

Bureau of Vital Statistics

Egyptian premier survives assassination attempt in Cairo

An unsuccessful bid to kill Prime Minister Assif Wahba pasha occurred as he drove to the ministry. The assailant, a student, was arrested. Wahba formed his cabinet in November after the prior cabinet resigned over dissatisfaction with a commission headed by Viscount Silher, secretary for the colonies, which had just arrived in Egypt.

Atters Mill Catro Assif Wahbapasha Viscount Silher Egypt

Action Against Clark To Be Heard Today

Saquel Friedman's case against Senator George Clark seeks 175000 in damages in Superior Court before Judge James Webb. Friedman alleges Clark failed to complete a sale of business property at East Main and Nichols after a prior bargain, with Clark claiming bankruptcy prevented transfer. the property has since been sold by the bankruptcy trustee.

Clark Saquel Priedman George BB Qlhark King James HW. Webb Edman East Main Nichols Streets May Cha Friedmat

Judge Booth Delayed En Route to Bridgeport Hearing

Judge John R. Booth of the Common Pleas was delayed by a railroad incident on the New Haven line and arrived in South Norwalk at 12 30. He was en route to Bridgeport for a supplementary proceedings hearing in the Royal Eastern Electric Company of New York versus Ars Anna Donovan case. The plaintiff has a judgment but cannot locate property to satisfy it. Donovan and other witnesses were questioned about finances, with a decision reserved.

New Haven John R. Booth Common - Pleas Court Bridgeport Royal Eastern Electric Company of New York

Board orders action on Mrs Ford death

Superintendent of Charities Angus P Thorne was tasked by the Board of Charities to draft resolutions on the death of Mrs Margaret M Ford a former board commissioner The resolutions will be presented at the next meeting A special session discussed the department budget for the coming year with plans to adopt at the December 26 meeting

Superintendent of Charities Angus P. Thorne Board of Charities Margaret M. Ford

Seven Barks and Savien Barks Health Ad Claim

An advertisement promotes SEVEN BARKS as a root and herb remedy for stomach distress and bloating, promising relief from headaches and acids. It also touts SAVIEN BARKS with 10 to 20 drops after meals to ease sleeplessness and poor appetite, claiming sixty years of use and a 50 cent price.

Rescues From Stranded Barges Near Little Gull Island

Six people are rescued after two barges Agnes Moward of Brooklyn and Commo ore Barry of New York, towed by the Neposset, drift onto Little Gull Island in heavy seas. A gale from the northwest hindered efforts as a lighthouse crew ferried the trio to safety. Meanwhile, a cave-in buries laborer Jack Labruno, and Charles E Hobbie, former Stamford selectman and freight boat captain, dies of heart trouble.

New London Agnes Moward Brooklyn Commoore Barry New York Little Gull Island Spampord Stampord Charles E. Hobbie

Gift of 5100 Given to Father Murray Hardord Receives

A donation totaling 5100 is presented to Father Murray Hardord. John G. Murray auxiliary bishop of Hartford Diocese receives 3100 as part of the gift to St Joseph's Catholic parish.

Murray Hardrord Bt. Joseph's Will John .G. Murray Diocese of Hartford

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