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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
20
A northeast storm slowed all shipping causing high tides and rough waters. Notable damage was reported as coal shipments by boat were halted, and trawlers from Block Island and Bridgeport faced heavy seas in eastern waters near Long Sound.
Only one outside tug with Tyra barges reached port while other tows headed to nearby harbors seeking shelter as vessels venture out after the gale.
Milford residents approve construction of a highway from Old Point Road to Broadway I Nut Beach at a special meeting held June 17. The plan calls for directional improvements and curb work to move cracks from the street sides toward the center.
Fragmentary notes report no funds allocated for liquor prosecution. Mentions a city attorney and a department head, cites evidence gathering and a 1,000 count item, with unspecified status and placeholder names.
Fragmented OCR notes describe persecution in Hungary with mentions of Jews and Communists. The garbled text references British representation and possible government actions, but details are unclear and many names and places are unreadable.
Windred Gooley LaCeois of this city was granted divorce from Harry Lacroix of Brooklyn by Judge and D. Kildnes in the Special court yesterday. The complaints allege desertion and separation since 1307, with Lacroix claiming the wife deserted him first.
June 17 in Boston marked Bunker Hill Day with commemorations on Bonker Hill near Charlestown. The day honored the battle’s memory and featured athletic events amid a ceremony recalling historic clashes with the British.
Delegates to the national banking convention elected Stewarts of Dallas Texas as president and Robert Locke of Detroit named vice president. Minneapolis won selection as the convention city.
A Northern audience views the Southern man Y J Bond as evidence. An engineer worked daily for 1 023 consecutive days with no holidays. Journal notes Bond is an ordinary American citizen who minds his own business and is seen as the antithesis of Bolshevism, a man of sturdy character.
Connecticut delegates depart for the convention with Westville appointing A J Lynch as secretary and Mo Sheehan illness leaving uncertain attendance. Kirk and Bo Ashmin are among delegates. plans for possible replacements remain.
Residents of the Newfield community attended a dance last night in the auditorium of Lincoln School. An announcement said another dance will be held next Thursday night at Seaside Park Pavilion for community center members. Summer blogs or parties are planned.
Chicago traders saw Jung Shippers pull back from corn and receipts rise, pushing prices lower. The close settled around 1 3 8 cents down with September oats down to 1 1/2 cents. Provisions gained slightly as traders reassessed futures.
A fragmentary report outlines talks by National Live Stock representatives and a Chicago packing interests group. The discussion touched on regulating the packing industry, proposed taxes, and efforts to support live stock promotion while addressing concerns about unfair competition and economic impact.
Unclear OCR notes describe early actions and a celebrated mile event tied to a battle. Mentions central forked roads and four mills on a map area, with survival and construction themes. Names and places are obscured by damaged text, yielding limited readable details.
June 17 reports show steady colored rations for workers and irregularities in print cloths and degraded yarns. Calcutta markets held firm for tea and related goods while raw silk markets remained stable. A garbled continuation mentions Mull Burni and a June 17 dateline with unclear details.
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