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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1923

Page

8

Treasures For Lost Heirs In U S Vaults Have Little Value

Washington November 1 Between 3 000 and 4 000 Americans die overseas each year with personal effects left unclaimed. Consuls inventory and hold the items in the Treasury depository until heirs are found or debts are settled. Many parcels are sentimental keepsakes from sailors and soldiers, with thousands of unclaimed effects stored for years.

U.S Wasilington D. C General Accounting Cies Treasury Punr Wasalngtey Euskal P.sturs United States State Department Department 1 Washington Consular ‘Service Sam Furnkh Amolr Court of the Home Distict Sabor Huutle Dieu Congress France Suter Navy Noroud Lorether Navy Yard Olther Saller

Jails to Resume Monthly Inspections Across Provinces

Hartford Courant reports acting Secretary of Justice Torre urges Thilipe pine caritn judges to restart monthly jail inspections in their provinces. Judges must file reports on conditions and recommendations for improvements to the Department of Justice to maintain required standards.

Hartford Courant

Silk's Journey From Reef to Robe on Cos Island

An ancient trade tale notes how silk in rope use spread from Cos Island, with threads unraveling and rewoven into designs to suit local tastes. It claims 20th century Sicilian kidnappings of Corinthian weavers fueled a culture of silk textures in museum and fashion, marking a controversial shift in value.

Roger Sicily Alermo

New Alpine Power Plant Under Construction near Martigny

A new water power facility rises in the Swiss Alps at 6233 feet altitude near Martigny in Valais. The plant aims to supply electric energy to the region, advancing regional energy capacity and infrastructure.

Alps Martigny Canton of Valais

Swiss dam project on Darberine cascade faces delay

Swiss authorities plan a dam across the Darberine cascade feeding the Rhone to create a 40 million cubic meter ko. Total cost rises from 20.9 million to over 60 million francs with electric installation. The project aims for 60,000 horsepower and completion in 1928 despite high altitude cold and a 100-day-per-year work limit noted by the Hartford Courant.

Darberine Rhone Hartford Courant

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