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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1920

Page

16

Pilgrim Landing Commission Members Appointed

In a late appointment the President named four members of the Pilgrim Tercentennial Commission to plan next year’s Plymouth Rock celebration. William Carrell Hill of Boston, secretary, urged action as the Senate and House prepare to name four members each per congressional order.

Washington Pile Tercentennary Commission Plymouth Bock William Carrell ‘Hill Boston Senate House Ready O Oyder Congress

Northwest Priority in Coal Transport Ordered

The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered priority shipments of coal to the Northwest. The move aims to speed car availability for Northwest transportation and reduce storage costs. The order takes effect in July and follows recommendations from operators and commissioners.

Washington Rai Interstate Commerce Commission Iake Porly Ardor

Blames Canada for Shortage of Newsprint

Ville North Carolina July 20. Colonel W. T. Haskill vice president of International Paper company told the Southern Newspaper Publishers association that Canada bears the blame for the newsprint shortage in the United States. He argued Ontario Quebec and New Brunswick measures restricting timber exports are unjustified and that with proper regulation they could harvest three to four million cords of timber annually without harming their own supplies.

School Fund Department Faces Property Loss After Century

The School Fund Department of Connecticut loses its real estate titles for the first time in 100 years. In 1909 it owned property valued at $140,504, with most tied to mortgages. by the end of the fiscal month, only a small parcel remains, nearly sold under an agreement.

School Fund Department of Conenacticut Connecticut Gransy

Directors to Discuss Jitneys and Coal Supply

The Chamber of Commerce directors will meet at the Algonquin club at noon to discuss the trolley fitting controversy and the Broad Street extension. Transportation committees will gather in the afternoon to review Bridgeport's coal supply, coordinating mine operators, coal carriers, dealers, and consumers, and to consider shipping in less than carload lots.

Chamber of Commerce Algonquin Club Genereal Tall Broad Street Chamber Bridgeport

Man Recovers After Gas Poisoning Attempt

Frank Dean, 40, a jitney driver of 389 Grand Street, who allegedly attempted suicide by inhaling illuminating gas, has recovered at St. Vincent’s Hospital and will be discharged soon. Neighbors found him near death on the pillow strewn floor, dazed from the gas exposure.

Frank Dean Grand Street St. Vineants Hospital

Changes in consuls announced by state department

Washington July 2. Changes in the consular corps announced by the state department include six consuls general. In the district West, Stanley Nellis, at Masaatis, now at Lindon, named consul general at Like eding. William J. Lowrie of Thinais is transferred to Athens.

Washington Stanly Nellis Masaatis Lindon Fener Eding William J. Lowrie Thinais Athens

Retired local miner seriously ill at home

One of the city’s older residents, Gaylord III, Jared EB Carlo, a retired businessman formerly in Montana mining, is seriously ill at his home at 1390 Fairfield Avenue. The report notes heart disease and his long-standing local prominence.

Jared EB. Carlo Oairfield Avenue Gaylord Montana

Plaza Parking Rules Tighten Vendor Space Assigned

Water Street plaza permits issued by the police department limit vegetable vendors to the southeast corner of Le plaza while patrols continue without any officer dedicated to watching parked vehicles.

Cay City Plaza Water Street le Plaza

Jury Selected in Bennington Murder Case

Manchester Vermont July 20 The jury to hear Byron M Petsihona charged with the murder of his wife at Bennington on April last was completed late today and two witnesses testified before court adjourned.

Manchester Byron M. Petsihona Bennington

Five Coal Barges Arrive at Harbor With Mixed Cargo

Five Wye barges arrived yesterday bringing 2,500 tons of coal split into 1,000 tons of soft coal for local factories and 1,500 tons of hard coal for dealers. This marks the first hard coal arrival in several days, signaling supply flow to regional markets.

Murray's Singing Orchestra Weekly Performances

Dancing tomorrow night at Fairfield Geach Paymion with D.C. Quiex, manager. Murray's Singing Orchestra performs every Tuesday Thursday Friday and Saturday.

Fairfield Geach Paymion D.C

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