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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1920

Page

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Challenger Lipton's Shamrock Loses Final America's Cup Race

The 1920 America's Cup challenger Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock IV fell to American defender Resolute in the final race at Sandy Hook New Jersey. Resolute won by a margin of 13 minutes 45 seconds, finishing unofficially at 7:52:22 with Shamrock far astern. The victory secures the regatta for Resolute in a history making series.

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Thirteenth Straight Defeat For British Cup Challenger

New York July report details Sir Thomas Lipton's four attempts to win the America's Cup, with Shamrock IV heavily defeated by the New York Yacht Club defender Resolute. The piece recalls prior challengers, history of the trophy, and Lipton's costly, persistent bid dating to 1899.

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Liberals Lead In Nova Scotia Provincial Election

Liberal candidates lead in Nova Scotia as results trickle in. Chronicle Liberal reports Premier George M. Murray appears set to return to power with Liberal gains across districts. Conservative and Laborite forces trail, Farmers party present but with weak shows.

Walifax Harry George M. Murray Chronicle Liberal Aturay Liberals Laborites Conservatives

JPTON SAYS BEST BOAT WON RACE

Sir Thomas Ligton and crew praised fairness after victory aboard Steam Yacht Victoria. He stated the best boat won and pledged to await next year’s challenge. The Irish baronet also thanked Americans for sportsmanship and hinted at a re-challenge.

JPTON Thomas Ligton Baranet Sir Thomas Rosaluze

Veteran shoots wife then kills himself in New London

A veteran shot his wife and then fatally wounded himself at a home on Spring Street in New London. Police reported the couple involved. the wife was seriously wounded and transported to a hospital. The investigation continues with officials seeking motive and exact circumstances.

Wiliam Brown Spring Street Jonis Brown O New London Conn Wholans

Poland Asks U8 Privilege To Buy 200000 Infern

The article reports Poland seeking United States consent to purchase 200000 inferns amid neutrality debates. It notes American noninterference stance since hostilities with Bolsheviks and outlines armistice conference developments in London. Authorities hesitate over U S involvement as Britain and France invite cooperation with Soviet forces.

Poland Polish Legation War Department Ce Department Prince Lavonigh Aesard Polanc United States uneMedz London Paris America

Alarm clock replaces bell with phonograph in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia the phonograph alarm clock replaces the old bell at seven each morning. A worker hears a morning paper and shifts to work as the device wakes him with recorded sound and a new routine. The invention, praised for freeing mornings from clangor, aims to boost productivity.

Philademplia Paw Mim Howe

Priority in Coal for New England

Tidewater coal shipments to New England are suspended until orders are filled. The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a temporary embargo on tidewater movements with New England consignments. 1,800,000 tons monthly must be moved by rail and water from Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia and Virginia, while demand in New England runs short.

New England Walel Commerce Commission Newton Imines Penn‘yania Maryland Wes Virginia Virgina

Death and unrest hit Cork and Dungloe in July turmoil

Across Cork and Kinmeray towns one soldier was killed and constables wounded as barracks and a courthouse burned. Sinn Fein crowds blocked a train near Letterkenny while Dublin authorities faced food shortages and calls for reassignments as Bridgeport plans trolley returns with shifts on August 2.

Cork Ingthie Bandon Waas Dlixnaw North Kerry Borrisbane Dungloa

Allied Premiers For Soviet Peace Plan Endorsed

At Boulogne on July 27, Prime Ministers Lloyd George and Millerand agreed to back the outlined plan for a peace conference with the Russian Soviets. They also sketched the financial framework for the coal and armaments policies with Germany.

Boulogne Associated Press Lloyd- George and Millerand

Turkish Resistance in Thrace Ended with Capture of Forces

A Turkish nationalist force under Colonel Jafar Tartar at Adtingnile was captured by Greek troops after a retreat from Drianopla. The Thrace resistance is nearly crushed, with a few scattered Turkish units remaining.

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Aviation station fire causes $100000 damage

A fire at an aviation station east of Tullaville destroyed a night structure and several Liberty meters causing an estimated $100,000 in damage. Government and local officials report the blaze as the main incident with authorities investigating the wreckage for cause.

Tullaville Fone Basal Bel Piro

Air Mail Service Update From New York to Frisco

Postmaster General announces new air mail route from New York to San Francisco is expected to begin this autumn. Officials say service will accelerate mail delivery and reduce transit times between coasts as part of broader aviation mail plan.

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Newspaper Delivery Notice from Bridgeport Evening Post

If you fail to receive your Bridgeport Telegram or Evening Post on Sunday, contact the Circulation Department at Barnum 6100. Call the Post Publishing Co to ensure timely delivery or report missing copies.

Bridgeport Telegram Evening Post Sunday Post Circulation Department Post Publishing CO

Trolley Company Hay Plan Resumes Amid Uncertain Order

A wartime bulletin posted in a city depot orders men to report for reassignment on Saturday with service to resume Monday. Superintendent Kibling says he has no definite knowledge of the order’s meaning and expects no guarantee of local trolley operations. Legal authorities note the injunction may still govern service and local officials consider council actions tied to the situation.

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Roy Burned From His Neck to Feet

Four year old Dominick Dirrello of 196 Cresery Street dies in St Vincent hospital after burns from playing with matches while a stove fire injures Luehoy. An alarm was turned in but damage to the kitchen was limited. Doctor Owen Jickaar from Timergoney staff reports the boy's condition worsened but remains under care.

Phil Lelis St. Vincent’s

Third party ballot questions debated in stale election

Fragmented text discusses third party ticket inclusion on ballots. Mentions will and may, with unclear names and codes, and secretary at state level. Indicates debate over whether a party should receive ballots, but details are obscured by garbled OCR.

Tinto Leon Roy

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