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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
3
A UK and French backed conference rejects Faisal as the ruler of Syria. Lloyd-George comments on the legitimacy of the decision, stating that several nations do not recognize his authority in the region. The discussion centers on postwar mandates and the future governance of Syria.
A steamship bound from Philadelphia to Windlyes day for Cape witght was towed to Baloow by government tye after an accident. Reported to be still pwarning with one line of wreckage noted. Earlier fatal accidents in January and February were mentioned as higher than the corresponding months.
An old US advertising notice claims women suffer more from constipation causing dull eyes sallow skin and lassitude. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative that trains bowels naturally and serves as a safe home first aid for colds fevers and other sudden illnesses.
Bridgeport committees collected funds totaling 1 828 571 marks sent to aid hungry Poles. The drive raised estimates pegged at huge figures, listing quantities like 7000 bushels of potatoes and 10 900 pounds of ham among items indicated in the campaign.
The Finnish forces retreat northeast toward Par rdingla after heavy fighting with Bolshevik units along the Saint jacred area near Lake Tadosa. The advance lines were broken, severe losses reported, and survivors prepare to regroup as the frontlines shift north of the border.
Dr Underhill from Wales Medical explains digestion timing in a murder trial. He cites stomach contents showing traces of fruit and raisins and describes the analysis of the woman's stomach contents.
A shipment of whiskey valued at about $100,000 was seized by Prohibition officers upon arrival from Fort Dearborn. The consignor was Ware 39th Street, and the owners of a nearby garage claimed knowledge of at least one man connected to the seizure. Seven Maryluade trucks carrying twenty barrels were also seized at the same location, with agents accompanying the whiskey.
A fragmentary report notes a sister of the late Czar found in a box car near Washington in May. The grand duchess, believed to be Elena or similar, was among refugees from south Russia sheltered by American workers at a hospital, seeking modest aid and clothing.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference ministers, a premier, and an administration reshuffle amid maritime and naval matters. The readable details are sparse and name fragments are illegible, preventing clear identification of individuals or events.
The 1920 population figures were announced today by the census, noting counts for Fishikifl Landitz Mottemwan and nearby incorporated areas. Preliminary totals show a city population around ten thousand with an average per residence metric.
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