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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1920

Page

3

Urges Discharge of Admiral Sims in House Debate

In a heated House session Rep Byrnes charged Admiral Sims with violating confidences and undermining the Navy. He criticized Sims for allegedly advising Britain to control the seas and for claims that weakened American military efforts. Byrnes demanded Sims be dishonorably discharged.

Hington Dan Sime Byrnes Southalvia Senate Naval Decorations Committee Navy Admiral Sims United States Great Britain

Businessmen urge govt to keep control of ships

Midwest and southern industrial groups told the Senate commerce committee that the Lee Shipping Board should retain control of government ships until Gulf to South Atlantic routes are fully developed. John View, Chicago, cited 24 states backing continued lines to Central and South America. Witnesses Hale of Wilmington and Haines of Galveston warned against forced sales, urging stronger government support for a robust American merchant marine. The remarks warned a commercial war risk if routes are interrupted.

Washington Jun Mid-West South Atlantic Louay Senate Commerce Lee Shipping Board Gulf John Chicago Wade Roules Central South America United States Mr. Thomas Congress Emergency Fleet Corporation Ilps Matt Hale Wilmington N. C W.O E. Haines Galveston Texas Mr. Hale

Naval Board of Inquiry Adjourns Sessions at Sewport

The naval board of inquiry investigating charges of vicious practices in the naval service adjourned its sessions today until next Monday. The Rev. C. F. Silcox of United Congregational Church testified, echoing earlier ministers who protested the alleged immoral conduct.

Naval Board OF Inquiry Sewport Parsons Naval Service C.f. Silcox United Congregational Church

Nurse Accused After Patient Fatally Scalded in Hospital

In Dedham Massachusetts a private hospital case reports Mrs J C Lett fatally scalded during a hot bath while under care of nurse Margaret Coumans. An inquest cites multiple burns and unlawful negligence. Coumans will be tried for manslaughter.

Dedram Mass J .C. Lett Wellesles Margaret Coumans Lotz

New Physician Named for Soldiers' Home

Hartford Jan 27 The executive committee of the soldiers hospital board met at the capitol with Governor Halcamb and reported that Dr Harold E Hoyt has been appointed surgeon at the soldiers home in Noroton and will have entire charge of the medical department

Hartford Soldiers Hosipial Board Capitol Halcamb Harold E. Hoyt Soldiers’ Home Noroton

New Circus Combine to Start in Spring

Campbell, Bailey and Hutchinson announce a new circus aggregation from Oleene Oklahoma that will debut in spring and tour the west next season. The outfit will carry two carloads of paraphernalia. Fred B Hutchinson leads the firm and is brother of a Barnum Bailey Ringling treasurer.

Campbell, Bailey & Hutchinson Oleene Oklahoma Hutchinson Fred B. Hutchinson Charles Hutchinson Barnum, Bailey and Ringling Bridgeport

Mill End Sale Stocks Hats to Coats Across Floors

An extensive Mill End Sale offers seasonable staples and bright bargains across floors. Hats trimmed at 2.45, chemises at 1.39 to 1.85, coats in navy velvet-back styles, curtains in voile, writing paper 29c, and assorted home goods with deep discounts.

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