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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1920
Page
11
A novel emergency calling device, said to link ships within wireless range, rings bells on the called vessel when distress signals are sent. The system, reported by the Marine Commerce Chamber, would require receivers on target ships and a corresponding transmitter on the caller.
An unsigned snippet notes that the Chinese government seeks unity of China and reconciliation with northern regions. The text references Peking and Shantung, and mentions policy alignment with the United States on handling regional issues, though the wording is fragmented. The item reads as a brief international relations note from an era of diplomacy.
A sketched update mentions the Nakumo cruiser bringing Me]ass MINSSTRS to Bekio with Japarese Mekedan aboard. The Veking EpV Canon appears in the text alongside unity themes and a rare innards question tied to the Emmeditee lines of the Sshsuntung quest.
A damaged clipping from Tacoma discusses a religious topic misrendered as Por Praactices and We Preaches with reference to 1 Thessalonians 1 and a failed appointment, mentioning a bay sen se family and a mason.
Admiral Sims charged the Navy lacked a plan to move troops during the 1918 danger, noting the department failed to approve a comprehensive strategy. He cited belated support from Britain and Germany’s misperception, with ten months passing before a proposed expedient was abandoned.
Three hundred Colonial Line workers at New York docks walked out demanding higher pay and better conditions. John W. Riley, president of the International Longshoremen's Association district council, predicted the walkout would spread to all Long Island Sound ports.
Mexican exiles welcomed the pledge attributed to General Obrezon as candidate for president. The statement promised to protect foreigners interests and invite foreign capital for development while aligning Mexico with civilized nations. Specifics on policy details and reception by exiles were unclear in the readable text.
Buenos Aires reports a widespread rise in strikes across cities with newspapers noting violent episodes. Some papers call the movement violent and militant on the warpath while others condemn the use of firearms and chemical agents by workers amid clashes with police.
The government rejected requests to fund two giant seaplanes and a massive dirigible as part of a new warship program. The measure would have appropriated around $400,000 to $1,000,000 less than the last appropriation, curbing naval expansion.
New York banker Otto Wallin said there is no reason for Americans to fear a German coup in Europe but warned that the militarism accusation against France is unfounded. He urged caution in forcing Wranses under any condh. Also reported: a spate of burglaries in Haven with $4,000 worth of silks and bags stolen. rear window bearing on a steel bar was pried off.
Fragmentary report states a capital job of 2000 mien acc according to official advices received this afternoon by the Peruvian foe den office. The Peruvian consulate and private residences of Peruvians also were attacked.
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