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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1920
Page
19
Eight room cottage near Maln Street priced privately. Includes garage and ground plot, close to trolley line. Also a farm horse and gear offered for sale cheap, with buggy and harness items listed along with location and contact at Bridgeport Land & Title Co.
Six known dead in a burning mine and a chaotic political scene are described as candidates withdraw. The piece notes De Laney not entering the mayoral race while details of a mine disaster unfold, including rescue efforts and local officials reacting to the emergency.
Fragmentary OCR notes appear to reference Washington kin towed marine captain and Admiral Crabbe figures, with garbled place names and scattered military terms. The readable bits suggest naval connections and distant locations but contain no coherent events, dates, or outcomes to report.
The third body was recovered from the wreck of the Cape Fear. The Savannah liner Vins of Atlanta carried the rescue team northbound to the scene. Despite efforts, the search found no other missing aboard, with the toll at least 17 dead and many unaccounted for in the disaster.
The document outlines Democratic party expenditures including an expense record of 618.90 and another 518.00. Mentions financial activity tied to Chairman Bel, official consultants, and candidates in the First district with varied spending totals.
A fragmented OCR obituary fragment lists Albert E. Ashley and Teresa Oyaen, with funeral details at unspecified residences. A second obituary mentions a four year old, various names, dates, and places in Bridgeport and Park Avenue, but many words are garbled.
Notice provides schedule details and location for a forthcoming Thursday gathering. It mentions participants and times in a concise community notice style.
Cryptic testimony ties Dr Reed A Ramels to a proposed sale of an Eggning Stall amid German espionage chatter. Witness described edited newspapers and forwarding of authentic information to multiple papers. The account references a Dre berg apartment visit and a 1915 Farghasing trial context.
Fragmentary obituary notice records the death of Margaret Gately and lists family connections including her husband Patrick, widows, and relatives such as Mrs Maitgeret and son in law, with burial and funeral arrangements at local cemeteries and churches. Additional lines mention death of Murial, Mrs Gat Wilrcot, and a 14 months old daughter of Horace Wotrayd, with funeral details at local parlor services.
Adolph Bourget testifies before a court of inquiry in Port au Prince that Freeman Lang a former Marine and gendarmerie lieutenant killed three Haitian prisoners at Hinche in 1917 during a night attack. Other testimonies describe killings by occupying forces and alleged assaults, with officials denying wide rumors.
The chamber reports an overwhelming majority in favor of a city investigation after a referendum on investing in city finances. The article notes many blanks returned and discusses financial implications, potential experts, and the plan to gauge future needs and funding if approved.
Veteran commander for Harding ship Olubans in New Orleans, noted for piloting the Atenasz and steering a commacent voyage. Captain Halmex was transferred after a fine record, with 51 ports served and a government efficiency note. Report mentions Panam and a ceremony completed tonight with addresses in New Orleans and a commerce association event.
A disjointed narrative describes wild sheep in small flocks facing scarce food, danger from humans, and the environmental pressures on their habitat. It notes a possible correlation between pastures and sheep vulnerability and mentions burial and funeral services for local residents, with scattered names and locations.
New York Nev dr William Miligan Sloane historian and chancellor of the American Academy of Arts and Letters was elected to succeed William Dean Howells as president. No interim president was elected. work of the office will be carried on until an election. Also elected to membership were Lorade Taft sculptor Hoot Termington author Crilde Hassam painter and David Jayne Hill publicist, as the academy honors the deaths of Howells Weir and Cox.
John J. Pickett of Bridgeport announces appointing Bridgeport men to Legion standing committees in the state for the coming session. Names include Vincent L Keatina, Rev. Kearns, J. J. Adams, J. A. Smith, and T. Kearns as chairman, with duties in formation and services.
Nov 17 The League of Nations censnt committee requested the Lithuanian government remain defensive. The note was forwarded by the Copenhagen correspondent to Central News and adds a similar message to Poland urging General Zetl xe be called, amid tensions in the region.
A fragment compares battlefield sound transmission with cannon noises and notes a surge in U S sea tonnage since 1914. It states the United States now ranks second in tonnage among nations, behind Britain, with France close behind. The passage reflects wartime reporting on military acoustics and naval capacity.
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