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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1921

Page

15

Origin of Sleeping Sickness Puzzles Medical Men

Washington 14. Sleeping sickness or encephalitis lethargica presents unique clinical features and uncertain cause. Public Health Service notes the illness in the United States with 228 cases and about 29 percent fatality, and discusses two main theories linking it to influenza. The piece urges medical focus on diagnosis and future risks.

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Bank Robbers Foiled By Fire Alarm Ringing

Four armed men attempted to rob the Massel Co operative Bank but fled after a bystander set off a fire alarm. The Rhode Island registered car 10-697 was stopped at the city line. Two robbers escaped on foot. others fled as staff were forced to surrender. The bank staff included Charles Crane the book keeper Henry B King the treasurer and Mrs William Meleod a clerk. The alarm and swift police response prevented the theft.

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Morrow Denies Any Effort to Fix Coal Price

Washington lawmakers on the Calder Hill coal price inquiry heard from executives and committee aides that no attempt to fix prices or regulate production occurred. LD A Morrow of the National Coal Association testified that the association had not sought to influence prices or coordinate actions with others. The committee pressed for additional evidence, but no timetable was given for a final report to the Senate.

Glenwood Glenwood Club Morrow Senate Committee National Association Price Washington Ifc Dtllings Calder Hill Senate Aps Boantaht Enimiites Renate LD. A. Morrow National Co. Fation. Su Eer

Funeral of Brockenbury Girl Held in Milford

A Milford funeral for a Brockenbury girl is reported with convoluted OCR text. It notes the death, hospital transfer, and funeral arrangements at Milford, mentioning family members and local locations, but the fragmented source obscures clear names and dates. The article ends with a stray note about a U.S. production statistic for a chemical dye or similarly spelled product, reflecting OCR errors.

Brockenbury Milford

Former Banker Turns to Movie Business in Boston Era

A former banker, once connected with Joln Lb. Chvyer and the First Bridgepar nal bank, shifted to the film sector via the foreign trade department at Shawmut Bank. He later engaged in the technical side of printing, developing, and stock handling, working with John I. Carver on Boylston Street in Boston.

WR. Shaw Taibarly Bridgepar Nal Bank Forelgn Natio Shawmut Bank Boston Tia University Meyle Kimmel John I. Carver Wise Boylston Street

Connecticut Hungarian Murdered in Budapest

In Budapest a spike in violence targets Hungarians returning from the United States. Organized criminals disguise themselves at railway terminals, prey on arrivals, rob them, and sometimes murder them. Recently the body of George Bodnar was found in the Danube after being dumped there. Tiednay, who had just arrived from Connecticut, was among the victims or suspects discussed in the report.

Budapest Negy George Bodnar Danubs Tiednay

Three Investigations Begun Into Brooklyn Wreck

New York date reports three investigations opened by police Brooklyn district attorney and railroad officials into the Brooklyn Long Island Railroad wreck last night injuring 16 seriously and many others lightly. Motorman Edward C ren charged with felonious assault released on $6000 bail. One seriously hurt passenger William Yan Twisters in critical condition with arm severed. Aiding details note the crash split the train and minimal life loss risk due to car frame survival.

New York Long Island Brooklyn Edward Cren Comello Othclale Wiliam

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