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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1920

Page

4

Tree halts trolley crash at Roger's corner Fort Trumbull

An express car from Connecticut jumped tracks at Roger's corner Fort Trumbull Beach. Arthur Knowlton and Charles Mix of New Haven manned the trolley. They failed to operate the air brakes. The car toppled the railing and halted against a tree moments before the writer's edge. Both men suffered severe bruises.

Tres Connecticut Company Roger's Corner Fort Trumbull Beach Thur Knowlton Charles Mix New Haven Bowen

Geddes Named Ambassador Focused on US Britain Trade

London reports Sir Auckland Geddes will become ambassador to the United States with a strong emphasis on trade matters. The appointment signals a broader finance and commercial agenda, aiming to bolster two way commerce amid rival global powers and shifting resources.

Associated Press London Mar Sir Auckland Geddes Fie Orsi Uris Srmces Reading Neces Wink Sip Anekkoul Geddes Rade Hi Deine Aie Themis Ington Jfe Ambass

Special Delivery Backlog Clogs Brumeport Post Office

A disrupted express package embargo has flooded Brumeport Post Office with special delivery items for two weeks. Hundreds of parcels from New York and beyond redirected to local channels, triggering urgent appeals for volunteers to assist with delivery logistics and appointments amid the bottleneck.

Brumeport New York Charles Poys Logic Post Office

Mrs Lake Sponsors Submarine Christening at Lake Torpedo Boat

Mrs Lake wife of the sponsor for the submarine S-18 christens a vessel at Lake Torpedo Boat Canton Saturday. This marks the first time she has christened a craft created by her husband Fenris. Preceding preparations noted for the launch along the creek.

Lake Canton

Arthur Bullen Dead at Stratford-on-Avon

Mar 2 The Times reports the death of Arthur Henry Bullen, founder of the Shakespeare Head Press at Stratford-on-Avon. Born 1857, his publications focused on English poets and related works, marking a notable contribution to literary scholarship.

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Believed seven lost in Bowenian ship disaster

Mark Watipax reports seven believed lost when the Deyland ship ran aground in a blinding storm while attempting to enter Halifax. Sixty four passengers were rescued in the morning. about 120 crew remained aboard until the salvage effort failed. Three lifeboats escaped as the vessel broke apart around 4 am, with possible further losses during crew transfer.

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Noted speakers for Chautauqua lectures week after next

Newell Dwight Hillis Henry Caldwell GC Schmuck David Vaughan William Phelps and Donald Macrif will speak at Chautauqua in Char sudus assembly High School hall March 15 to 19. Topics include Bolservism or the Republic Drink water's Lincoln The Meaning of a Flower American Ideal the Novel of Today and The Riddle of the Arctic. Dr Vaughan, known in Chicago and Boston Social Service, will discuss Christianity and social unrest Feminist movement and more.

Newell Dwight Hillis Henry Guy Caldwell Schmuck David Dr’ Vaughen William Phelps Donald B. Macrif Charsaddus Assembly Republic Lincoln Arctic D. Vaughan Connecticut Chicago Stand Street Insticu Prom F Boston Univeror Vaughan Gale Wes

Flu and Pneumonia Toll Rises in City Health Report

Health department figures for the week ending February 28 show four total deaths from flu and pneumonia, with two fatalities each. Seven new flu cases brought the city total to 1927, amid diphtheria, spinal meningitis, and scarlet fever counts.

Health Department

Girl Charged With Forging Chase's Name

A girl, identified as Smaith, a well to do resident, is charged with forging the name of Frederick S. Chase, president of Waterbury rags, and a Mrs Margaret Kendrick in a scheme to swindle three merchants. Detectives from New York investigated after a store reported a bad check. The case alleges the girl claimed a relation to Mr Chase through her as a dog sitter.

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