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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
2
The steamer Maine was forced ashore at geneign gooks during a February blizzard. Papers turned over at the Wilmington Delaware custom house show the vessel of about 1505 tons, beam 171 feet, engine horsepower unknown, now in wreckers hands and to be stripped where possible. Further disposition was not announced.
Fragmented OCR reads about reconstruction debates and references to senators, duties, and potential electoral consequences. Other readable bits mention obligations, ballots, and inquiries, but the text is incomplete and unclear.
A jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in a public safety matter. The defense argued the incident involved Mingotelii and Gilveter, with financial damages noted as $2,000. Witnesses included two men identified as Booth and a second unnamed.
Fragmented text cites political figures Hillquit and Sweets debating charges and war stance. Mentions government, democracy, and amendments with references to party positions and public sentiment. Source text is garbled and hard to parse. this summarizes the readable political discussion fragments.
Members of the degree team of Adelphia Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows announced a second degree initiation class to be conducted on March 24 at Odd Fellows Hall on Broad Street. Grand Master will preside and the event drew interest from local members and candidates awaiting advancement.
The Alumni association of the High School plans a memorial fundraiser with John Drinkwater Steffensen and a fine musical program. A six-song program replaces the usual five. Francis W. San convalescing in the hospital will give an April feature for the regular ticket. Cecil Roberts will speak this evening on Through the Eyes of Youth in the High School auditorium.
A suit opened in superior court against Connorsville Co. for the death of Henry Wilson near Byrocklawn Avenue. The incident occurred April 2 when a trolley car struck Wilson as he walked on the street. Executor David B. Osborne filed the claim seeking damages. details described the accident and ensuing questions of negligence in the filing.
About 300 attendees including wives and guests attended the Kiwanis Club event at Stratfield. The evening featured a banquet, gifts totaling 73 items for ladies, and a program by Roe Fulkerson of Washington. Wallace M. Bayliss received a gold watch, Fred A. Atwater a barrel of nuts and chair, and Fulkerson a crown of olives. Notables from Stamford and New Haven clubs attended, with singing, speeches, and dancing concluding the evening. The 1920 Ladies Night was called the most successful in club history.
The forecast calls for Thursday to be cloudy with rain and cooler temperatures. Inland areas may see some snow or sleet, with snow or rain along the coast. Strong winds expected inland and along rivers, with improving conditions by Saturday.
The advertisement extols a young boy’s whistle signaling dinner readiness. It touts a Wizard Universal Steam Cooker made of aluminum as a lasting aid for households, enabling vegetables or fruit to cook and be kept warm until served.
A onidoh-wice Baptig compation announces a drive to raise two million two hundred fifty five thousand dollars from April to June inclusive to finance a fund of one hundred million Dallas. The effort lists allocations and mentions organizers and an interconference meeting with various figures.
A campaign director and Judge Nichalaga faced scrutiny yesterday as poll actions and supervision were discussed. Reports note progress from each day of the drive with focus on Canist Church of the State and the selection of Leams for field work under supervision.
The Chicago Lawn Tennis Association selected Jlo from the raptire committee, listing Green Heads Stars and AL Green as top players. Walter T. Flayes previously led the challenge section, with Greely out ranking him last year.
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