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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1919

Page

5

Cord of Oak Equal to Ton of Coal Bet Who Has the Oak

Washington October reports from the American Forestry Association say a cord of oak or hickory equals a ton of anthracite in caloric value. The substitute is preferred to other trees but current wood prices make it prohibitive for widespread use. Charles Lathrop Pack, president, notes inquiries nationwide for suitable replacement options during famine concerns.

Washington Oct Howton American Forestry Ociation Charles ‘Lathrop Pack

Ten Thousand Refugees Flee West Siberia Rail Route

Ten thousand refugees from Perm, Vot, and western Siberia flee Bolshevik menace. They encamp in railway yards at Irkutsk, along the Trans-Siberian line, with many in box cars and hovels. An American railroad corps officer estimates more refugees remain en route as relief efforts attempt rehabilitation.

Irkutsk Siberia Ural Mountain Eure Pear Russia Perm Hkaterinourg Tumen Cheliabinsk Ufa Petropavlovsk Shurgat Barnaul Omsk Cisk Vladivostok American Railroad Corps

New Internal Revenue Supervisor Named in New Haven Area

Ari bald and Spalding of Norwich designated supervising internal revenue agent in place of Theodore Byxbee who resigned. The five offices in the New England New York state region except New York City and New Jersey will be filled due to resignations. The office, once in Baruer, will be moved to New Haven.

Haven Aribald & Spalding of Norwich Theodore Byxbee New Engla New York State New York City New Jersey Baruier Eit

Arrests After Cars Crash Near Main Street

Midgerfield reports a collision on Main Street between an auto owned and driven by Toruertinh Nord Salem New York and another owned by K H Kidder driven by Frite Rux. James Brady in the Ford suffered a badly bruise to his right hand and forearm. Torcelini had no chauffeur license and was arrested.

Midgerield Sozzereio Nord Salem N. Yau K. HH. Kidder Frite Rux Main Street James Brady Ford Torcelini

Split in Socialist ranks widens in France

Fragment from a late 1919 issue notes the Socialist party split widening over deputies who backed the government and voted for the peace treaty with Germany. The unrest is said to spread to provinces as departing deputies join the dissidents, with local implications in Danbury and broader European coverage.

Socialist Party Germany NeWwse

Veteran orders new department head in eastern command

Major General Robert L. Bullard, renowned for leading Second Army forces in France, is assigned to command the Department of the East with headquarters in New York. Secretary Baker announced the succession to Major General Thomas H. Barry, who retires.

Wast Washington Robert L. Bullard France Department of the Eas New Yor Baker Todate Thomas H. Barry

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