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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1923
Page
5
New York April. Delaware & Hudson President J F Loree says heavy strike costs and coal freight losses cut last year’s earnings to a deficit of 476000 from 4937432. He cites political control of railways and calls for scrutiny of 1920 transportation act provisions.
Krupp directors announce the funeral for thirteen workers killed by French troops will be held Tuesday at eight o clock. A conference with workers councils will finalize arrangements and the works will be closed all day. Two thousand workers from all trades and religious unions will march in the procession along with others wearing armbands as police.
Percy C. Insley, a stock clerk from Fitchburg Massachusetts, endorses Tanlac with strong claims of relief from indigestion headaches and sleeplessness after ttomaine poisoning. The ad cites over 37 million bottles sold and urges readers to buy only Tanlac from druggists. Also mentions Fol es Honey and Tar for whooping cough relief with local sale by Leverty Drug.
Beginning today through next Sunday, a regional observance titled Behind to Animals Week appears nationwide. The Connecticut Humane Society distributes posters in store windows to promote awareness of animal welfare and humane practices across communities.
Thoman Worden, a known local character, entered Mingo's restaurant in Greenwich and waved a foot-long snake at customers causing excitement in the dining room. Worden, reportedly under the influence, and his reptile companion were escorted out. no police complaint was filed.
The Twenty-Sixth division gains top credit in the Battle Participation board report with local units the 102nd Infantry and the 162nd Ambulance noted for previously uncredited actions. The Y-D outfit logged 208 days under fire, making the division highly rated among National Guard units overseas. The 132nd Infantry's listed campaigns include Chemin des Dames, Toul-Bouq, Passini, Champagne-Marne, Aisne-Marne, Rupt, St Mantel, Trojan, and Meuse-Argonne, with dates spanning February 7 to November 11. The 102nd did not engage in the Passini or Rupt sectors according to final dates.
Rome April 8 Premier Mussolini told ministers at Saturday’s cabinet meeting that there is every hope for resuming the Lausanne peace conference with goodwill from Allies and Turkey and that Italy desires a final settlement. He added negotiations with Yugoslavia would soon begin.
April 1 823 report notes general market steadiness for fruits and vegetables with firm onions and cabbage. Parsnips cheaper by 25 cents per bushel, spinach arriving freely, dandelions scarce, apples slow to ripen. eggs, butter, and meats show mixed movements while Western apples and citrus see varied pricing amid lighter receipts.
Charles Sherrill of the American Olympic Committee in Paris said the Paris games will be unique in size and program with France offering prizes in sculpture painting architecture literature and music to accompany athletic events. He noted no color line would be drawn and speculated Algeria and Morocco might be invited to participate.
Havana reports the Cuban Federation of Women's Clubs wrapped up its first annual congress. Debates focused on revising laws to require fathers of illegitimate children to support their offspring proportional to income, easing burdens on mothers. The federation aims to elevate its status toward links with U S and nearby nations. A fingerprint expert from California noted a prison life term. a dado reportedly weighed up to 60 pounds.
The report lists assets including bills discounted loans, collateral loans, mortgage loans, overdrafts, bonds, and securities. It presents totals for United States bonds, bank property, real estate, and other items, followed by capital stock, surplus, profits, and deposits, with signatures of the treasurer and official affirmations.
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