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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1920
Page
13
A garbled ad page lists many business opportunities for sale including a Teo create parlor at 1018 Boston Ave with phone GS3-2 and notes of barber stop for use, furniture buy offers, and other items. It reads like a classified section with multiple listings and contact notes across locations.
Property advertisements show six family, two family and single family homes for sale in Stamford and East End areas, with prices ranging from about 3 000 to 8 000 dollars. Listings include 60 Warren Street and local development notices, with details on lot sizes, improvements, and terms. Names such as Joseph Ondrick and J. Lenz appear alongside contact addresses and phone numbers. The notices invite inquiries through local brokers or owners.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe duties and allocations involving 82 men, a widow of a colonel, and a request to the American embassy. References to a secretary of state, trustees, and war-related donations appear, with a proposed financial figure and unclear context.
A jumble of death notices, funerals and cards of thanks lists multiple names such as Brenda, Bridget, Anna, William Wheeler, George Miller and Prokop. It reports church services at local parishes, interments at nearby cemeteries, and mentions train arrivals and memorial gatherings with dates and venues in Stratford and surrounding areas.
The court of Probsty for the district at Rrilesport has issued an order concerning the estate of Elizabeth Hendrickpin, designating a time for creditors to file claims and for the probate process to proceed. Several dates and procedural steps are outlined to finalize the administration and distribution of assets.
In Rotterdam a dockers strike left 129 ocean going ships held in port causing major disruption to loading and unloading operations. The scene underscores the impact of industrial action on maritime activity and supply chains.
Vivid local entertainment notes describe a Strand Theatre program with a feature film and live commentary by Valiant ex a. A lipnodrame and a Rex Bexell cameo are teased, while the Hippodrome on Ford Avenue presents a matinee by Rex Bexell with a star-studded bill. The column highlights lively stage acts and sensational local personalities amid bustling city amusements.
A British order in force in China bans Americans from serving as managing directors or in similar control roles of Chinese companies regulated under British registration. Penalties include a daily fine of 100 and potential winding up orders. The American Chamber of Commerce and American Association of China discussed the measure with British officials and warned of strong retaliation if enforced.
Washington reports rail tolls are likely to climb, with Esch stating higher rates are anticipated. Treasury and federal venue details discuss potential effects on wartime funding and market operations as the debate over rail charges continues.
A meeting in New York organized by the Bridgeport committee gathered more than 100 attendees to support relief efforts for Europe. The event opened by a local chorus and featured speakers including a noted organizer, with plans to continue fundraising through meals and auctions.
A Paris dispatch reports Turks adopting milder stance as France cites improving conditions. The Temps notes pressure from Allied powers leading to withdrawal of Arabian elements allied with Turkish nationalism. Muetar Kemal Pasha reportedly surrenders control over Turkish affairs pending new orders.
Bridgeport's school system is hailed as on par with top cities in grammar, junior high, and higher training. Superintendent Sanson notes Bridgeport compares favorably with Cleveland, Rochester, Cincinnati, and others, citing practical size and strong arts and physical training in the nation.
A message from Bishop Charles Sumter Buren to the Archbishop of Canterbury and the York bishop opposes Turkish retention in Constantinople and Armenian dispossession. It appeals to Britain to block new injustices, warning Armenia cannot gain independence without aid. The note voices warning against concessions that would condone wrongdoing. The report, via Associated Press, cites Episcopal protest amid international negotiations.
A fragmented sermon excerpt questions if any person truly knows God, contrasting intellect with spiritual insight. It references a discussion by FR. Winchester on universal ignorance of ultimate truth, notes a revival at a Sananto church in Chenida, and mentions a preaching effort by Evangelistic revivalists at a First Breshyleriats church.
Unclear notes report Ballard leaders debating resignation and party alignment after a tense Saturday gathering. Commissioners and committee members discussed future moves as factional tensions surface amid ongoing effort to resolve leadership questions.
Snow disrupted rail service with digging, damaged tracks, and halted movements. The New York New Haven Hartford line curtailed passenger runs on local connections to restore service, while freight bottlenecks affected lines to Boston and Maine. Officials reported hundreds of cars delayed or stranded, with side tracks stressed and schedules disrupted by Western storms.
A New Haven based Italian company agent announces a meeting at the Savoy Pembroke Street to discuss bonds and treasury notes. The event aims to raise about 2,000 with countrywide involvement.
A Veterans coalition met in Westport to organize a new council. Officers to be elected include Gompeng president and Frank Morri son secretary, with about seven members expected to join next Monday. The group plans to file a charter for a guest of the V Fuses ny ih Westport and held a meeting Tuesday morning.
Tensen of Dillon broke his own world record in the discus with a 214 feet throw, eclipsing his prior 233 feet mark.
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