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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1921
Page
3
Fragmentary text references Miss Anne Morgan of New York and a person named Gled in an apartment. It notes she returned from a trance six weeks ago and took part in a movement or meeting, but details and context are missing.
In Washington Duryea’s 1890s automobile is hailed as a landmark, with debate over priority among early inventors. The article traces Charles Duryea’s life from mechanic to pioneer, detailing his 1884 vehicle, later improvements, and a 1896 England race where his car outpaced rivals. It notes the museum display and the evolving view of who deserves the title father of the American automobile.
City of Bridgeport files in common pleas court to foreclose on liens tied to Plaza improvements unpaid at 793 dollars. Plaintiffs Ray Cohle and Arthur Goodman seek damages for police and fire alarm station crash injuries. Joseph Shabanowite sues Nicholas Spaddaccine for 490 dollars after a collision at Courtland Street and Fairfield Avenue in April.
Dr Walter E Brown Bridgeport health officer received a handsome Masonic ring at a complimentary dinner Monday night at Black Tack Country Club. The gift was from members of the Bridgeport Business and Professional Men's Club Volley Ball team, of which Brown is a member. He recalled friendships from his Valley Bell and M G A days and thanked former associates, promising to think of them often as he works in rehabilitation.
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