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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1920

Page

4

Wilson Testimony on Siberia Troop Dispatches Emerges

Treasury and army officials testified that President Wilson sent General Peyton C. March to Siberia and details about handling promotions and awards were explored. General Bliss and chief of staff discussed seniority systems while officials debated the decision and American troop involvement.

Wilson Siberia HF White Ihe Abled Supremo War Council Peyton Ch Margh Kay Betors & Joure Committee Eral Bliss Eos Farch

Sacrifices Life for Punctuality Record

An employee named John Steel, 350, of Lode Kowpril ayenrue, died from a heart attack caused by overexertion while at the Ramington-Yost plant. He reportedly held a 14 year punctuality record and collapsed in a chair as coworkers alerted emergency services. Dr. Maxwell and medical staff attended, but Steel died on site.

Heath John Steel Lode Kowpril Ayenrue Ramington-Yost Tewin Meduewl Nor Garlick Poenuial G. A. Maxwell

Germans Decide on Peace With Russia Walin

Feb 18 report says Germany will operate with Russia immediately after a decision. The note hints at Russia penetration and potential trade advantages for Germany. Britain is reportedly negotiating with Berlin toward a working peace basis with Russia.

Walin Russia Soviet Russia James O'Grady Qopeshuges Germany Britain Berlin

Kerensky Not Captured But Still in London

Kerensky, former Russian premier, was not captured and remains in England despite rumors. Reports from Central News via Copenhagen quoted Estonia’s Varanius, stating he had been living in London for some time after fleeing the Caucasus.

Kerensky London Dogxander Premie Golsheg Caucasus England Jmne Copenhagen Esthenia Varanius Rian

Alienists to Testify at Court Martial

New York based attorneys for Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, a wealthy draft dodger, seek to prove the defendant is insane. Bergdoll’s mental condition has been examined by three army physicians, with their report expected to be released by February 23 at the court martial.

Victor Perilawruphia Alienisia S. Gregory Br Smith Jbly Jelitte New York Grover Cleveland Bergdoll In & Hork Bergdol Raardai

Gun Described by Harvard Engineer at Minng & Metal Show

A gun described by Bridgeman, a Harvard physics professor, at the Minng and Metal show outlines a one-piece construction with inner and outer tubes and hoops shrunk over the inner tube. The design aims to manage firing stresses by creating a very high pressure to cause the inner layers to flow and bond, reducing residual work and material requirements.

Navy Aunerican Institute Minng & Metalpy Oduy Bridgeman Harvard Profesor Bridgeman

Divorce request filed in Superior Court over desertion

Lodislaw Birtha and Cregho-Slovakis sought divorce alleging desertion since December 3, 1915. The case lists two children and names the parties as residents of the city. The divorce filing is among early cases reflecting changes in postwar divorce law.

New Republic Czechosovakia Superior Court Lodislaw Birtha Cregho-Slovakis

Court Fines Raid Suspects In City Gambling Case

The Arpet Fund 250 raid on a Jaguar Farfel related gambling house on OL Staite street led to fines of 850 cents issued by Judge Bartlett as four alleged frequenters faced charges. Only one appeared in court, while others forfeited bonds of 50 cents each by non appearance.

Jaguar Farfel OL Staite Street Bartlett Cours

Elwood Washington Seeks Ohio GOP Presidential Nomination

Elwood Washington of Hammond Indiana filed his petition with the secretary of state to enter the Ohio Republican primary for the party’s presidential nomination. The second candidate, Silfant Grant Webster of New York, had previously tried.

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