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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1920
Page
4
Aproximately 5,000 snow shovellers aided by rain and rising temperatures worked to free streets in New York City, with merchants estimating daily losses around 5,090,008 and transit firms losing about 4,000,000 daily as icy debris and massive snow piles clogged main routes and port access remained constrained.
Notice served on the city clerk by Fallon and Greensterly on Marie Lyon claims damages for injuries from a fall on the sidewalk in front of City Hall the icy sidewalk cited as the cause.
New York Feb 10 advance payment of 600000 of the transfer inheritance tax on the Anthewy Carnegie estate was received from executors by state comptroller Eugene M Travis to save six percent of the total tax. The balance will be paid after appraisal. Andrew Carnegie died August 11. Monsignor Jerome M Cloarec, a priest of the Roman Catholic Church for over 60 years, died in Burlington of pneumonia. Born in Brittany France he came to the United States in 1865.
Los Angeles resident and explorer Joseph I. Bernard returns from the North American Channel after a three year attempt to sail from the Pacific to the Atlantic north of the continent. Bernard, aboard the Teddy Bear, has twice defied ice fields with a sole crewman. His 1908 voyage reached the Siberian coast and he was away five years. 1916 saw a renewed try, but natives near Banksland reported the Teddy Bear sighted while Bernard headed south unable to complete the passage.
A hot mustard plaster or poultice is said to overcome rheumatic pains sciatica and gout when heat is used. Begg's Mustarine made from yellow mustard with other ingredients is claimed hotter cheaper and cleaner than old fashioned poultices. Also advertised is relief for lumbago backache neuritis pleurisy bronchitis sore throat chest colds and all pains due to heat. Wells & Co. LeRoy New York sell 30 and 60 cent sizes by mail or druggists.
Advert reads that thin people can gain weight and vitality by using organic phosphate or bitro-phosphate sold by Hartigan Drug Stores. It claims nerves and cells need phosphate, promising weight gain, steadier nerves, better sleep, and brighter eyes, with cautions about avoiding fat.
In Bermuda Iramatton on February 1, American destroyers Maddox Thornton and Foot crews under Lt Hanson boarded the ship Poughkeepsie to guard 49 mutineers en route to Hampton Roads. The mutiny followed the crew’s articles expiring February 6 and Consul General backed Captain Delaney's order to return to the final US discharge port. The Poughkeepsie, docked since December 29 at Fayal, was towed in distress on December 22.
Crane company work on a new half million dollar brass foundry advances rapidly in Bridgeport. Started in December, the structure by Stone and Webster should be finished within a month. The heavy reinforced concrete building will house machinery for immediate use as part of Crane’s West plant unit.
Fairfield post American Legion held a Monday night meeting to finalize plans for February 23 in Town hall. A certificate of merit from the French Republic will be presented to the next of kin of those who sacrificed their lives in the great war.
A revised list in the city hall honor roll commemorates 212 Bridgeport soldiers who died in the war. The honor roll arrived and will be installed in a prominent city hall location after ceremonies at Seaside Park Memorial Day.
Waltersville recreation center hosts a Valentine party this evening featuring three dances, regular dances, and a solo dance. Residents of Waltersville and Prash districts are invited to attend.
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