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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1921

Page

22

Ocean-Going Ships Predicted to Dock in Chicago Harbor

Chicago engineer Col. W. V. Judson predicts a vast harbor future on the lake shore to handle ocean going ships. He cites the Great Lakes St Lawrence waterway and a growing waterborne commerce with coal ore and raw materials flowing to and from Chicago, boosting industrial and commercial activity.

Chicago W. W. Judson Europe City On Lake New St. Lawrence Water Way Til Great Lakes-St.Lawrence Bréssengers Col W. V. Judson United States Lake Shore Judson New York

Port transfer facilities and harbor plans near Chicago district

Discussion outlines an expansive concept for industrial port and transfer harbor facilities connecting ocean and lake vessels, railways, warehouses, and lighterage. It notes expected employment gains, passenger movement, and the need for harbor district expansions along the Lake Shore south of 26th Street to serve immigrant passengers and cargo transit.

Aloage Indiana Taclithes Chicago Tranefer Calumet River Indiana Harbor Canal Ant Trom Murops Toonestve Harbor District No. 2 Lake Shore 26Th Street He State Line Express Packansfer

Daniel Webster Earns Prophet Reputation Across Nation

Portsmouth Feb 15 Daniel Webster gains fame beyond statesman status as a prophet after his Plymouth Rock to Pacific coast prophecy appears fulfilled. Judge Edgar Aldrich notes Webster’s letters hint at wireless telephony and electricity. He cites a 1849 letter praising easy talk and signaling of the future, and discusses naming a central state highway after Webster.

Portsmouth N. HS Daniel Webster Wilgrims Plymouth Rock Pacific Coast Edgar Aldrich United States District Court Webster Telay Toho Bartlett Aldrich Sao United States Gbford Dudge Aldrich Hanover Street Badger Hala Aldwich Wnd

Victims of Sleeping Sickness Recovering in Mass

Mrs Irene Garns 67 Bassick Avenue is ill with sleeping sickness. Eleven year old Le tin of the same disease is rapidly recovering at Tinglewood hospital after several days as a patient. Health officials in Boston declare sleeping sickness epidemic and have quarantined cases. Six deaths from the malady occurred in Massachusetts in recent weeks.

Irene Garns Bassick Avenue Mleangr Towinelli Letlin Tinglewood Hospital William H. Coon Boston Massachusetts

Prize for membership drive at Court Berkshire meeting

A prize of a water color portrait donated by FR J Avensan will go to the member who brings in the most acceptable candidates during the ongoing membership drive of Independent Worcesters. At the pinnehle party, Livingstone and Hare performed a sketch, with Harry Uder singing solos on disc given, followed by refreshments and dancing until adjournment.

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