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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1920
Page
7
In Stratford a court case concerns SASCO and SUES CONTRACTORS over tart arks and vault repairs near a steeplechase removal. alleged faulty excavation damaged service lines and increased costs for the city. The case was filed in Common Pleas by Mdyepork Crs Lith against The Forgiont and Tromano companies.
Diphtheria and influenza figures show a half decrease in Elu cases across the state from the prior week. Bridgeport cites five of the 49 cases in the county, while Windham records 144 cases statewide amid ongoing epidemic concerns.
Connecticut leaders debate triggering a special spring session to pass immediate suffrage legislation if Delaware and Washington vote for ratification. A Republican state convention in New Haven will gauge the Washington and Delaware outcomes before deciding on pressing a session to enfranchise women.
David Leith of Norwalk was awarded $150 in damages plus costs by a Common Pleas jury against Isadore Righter for a 1918 collision at Connecticut and West avenues in Norwalk. The jury had initially returned a higher amount but was reduced after the judge rejected part of the verdict and allowed $437 for total repairs and services related to the accident.
Non-suit motion denied in Hopps vs Gibson after a jury trial in a lower court. The case centered on injuries to a child struck by a vehicle at Main and Bragg street, with damages sought for medical costs and loss of services.
Freight conditions are bearing heavily on both rail and water routes, according to officials at the railroad station and New England Steamship Co. Passenger services have improved but will be better once the heavier freight engines are phased out.
A garbled report discusses library funding and control with references to a $25,000 appropriation for library use and debates over foreign language materials. It notes public concerns and mentions Danville and a large number of calls or petitions related to library policy.
A garbled OCR snippet references CY BOOSTED HOTEL and various unclear names and phrases. The readable parts mention Mae, Ralp, Yonieers, and fader with odd punctuation, but no coherent event or dates emerge. The fragment lacks a clear action or outcome to summarize.
An incoherent OCR fragment mentions a threatened strike if costs are not lowered by three cents. It references March timing, various names, and unactionable phrases about hiring, spending, and proposals without clear specifics or coherent context.
Fragmented OCR reports the life of a Chicago advertising man ending in a death, with scattered details about marriage, divorce, travel, and associates. The text references a widow and possible Paris connections, but many names and events are unreadable or garbled.
A fragmented report notes an incident involving Gowan and Patel with mention of numerous alcohol barrels and a significant loss. Details are unclear but imply a confrontation and possible theft or disposal actions.
A Bridgeport Army recruiting party, commanded by Major Cyrus A. Dolph of Camp Lee, forms to promote enlistment. The event highlights infantry service and civilian trades tied to military careers, with notes on local involvement and prospects for recruiting in Connecticut.
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