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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1919
Page
2
Berliners report that the German government will not answer the Supreme Council note on the protocol guaranteeing peace treaty execution. It may seek an oral agreement instead.
A mid century advertisement claims CINOT relieves years of rheumatism kidney pains and general malaise. The testimonial cites patient Smith who reports marked improvement after trying CINOT and plans to stop other remedies. CINOT is sold at multiple drugstores across several towns and cities.
Edward Sigeort and William Mitch of district 31 face charges tied to coal industry disputes. Grand jury probes slated to cover all phases of the coal trade nationwide, aiming to pin violators of the Lever and Sherman acts. Penalties include fines up to 5,000 dollars or up to two years imprisonment.
WEST WANTS COAL TAKEN FROM EAST WASHINGTON, Dec. 4. The country faces coal rationing measures as a miners strike tightens supplies. eastern regions urge shared limits and power use cuts, while miners receive an extra 11 cents a ton as the industry boosts production.
A transport in the Carson district of County Clare was halted by armed masked men. J V Macnamara, his two sons Donough and O'Brien, Lady Heatrice O'Brien, a game keeper and a chauffeur were wounded. The party reported two assailants fell during the exchange. Troops and Olive reached the scene. objective believed to seize the armed party's car.
December 4 report notes delegates from the Baltic states meeting with Bolshevik negotiators amid tense diplomacy and shifting borders. The session aimed to ease tensions and outline future cooperation between opposing blocs.
An indictment alleges conspiracy to defraud the government. Officials said the case involves a defense related scheme and will proceed after adjournment. Court details and exact charges remain partially obscured in the transcript.
A New Yorker avoided naming himself while paying 5000 dollars for fashion consultation and later ordered a daughter's wardrobe costing 60000 dollars. The report notes Parisisa Fashion Experts collect 5080 per consultation and discuss fashion export trends in New York.
The committee declined to send representatives to greet President Wilson, sparking cloakroom talk about the president's illness and constitutional disability. Secretary Lansing outlined U.S. relations with Mexico, noting fears a break could derail plans to avoid entanglements in Europe, given Mexican-European ties and Germany's aims.
Bonillas says he does not wish to foment disturbances in the United States nor spread anarchistic doctrines here He notes the American press has stated his government has taken energetic measures to prevent such doctrines from spreading in Mexico His embassy under his direction seeks better understanding between Mexico and the United States despite a bitter campaign in the United States against this policy.
Obituary notices report Nellie O Neill daughter of the late James and Anna Nell died at her sister Mary Mc Ikenzie s home after a long illness. Several nephews and nieces survive. Funeral is set for Saturday at 8:30 from 95 Market Street with a 9:00 high mass at St Mary s Church and burial in St Michael s Cemetery. Also noted are death notices for Sheppard A Wells 42 of 29 Pierport Street former foreman at Bridgeport Grass Co. and a member of Masons and the Penomnoc Yacht Club, survived by wife a daughter and a son, with services and burial in Park Cemetery. Additional items include the death of Helen M Battery three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Cicoree Battery of Nieuhuis Avenue Stratford, with funeral at the family home and burial in St Michael s Cemetery. Sophie Kramer obituary at the Stratford home and burial in St Michael s Cemetery. Names of other local figures and funeral arrangements mentioned with service details throughout the notice page.
New York officials move to curb fuel use as winter strains grow. Commissioner Nixon orders reducing heating in subway and surface cars for two weeks during peak hours while keeping slack times. Electrical managers will dim theatre signs to save energy between 7 30 and 8 30 p am.
A dispatch from Pexus reports that Andres Garcia, consul general for Mexico, received a telegram from military headquarters in Chihuahua City denying the reported capture of Francisco Villa near Parral. The telegram declares the Villa capture false.
The trial of First Lieutenant Marlon opened in Berlin with about sixty witnesses including former Prussian War Minister Major General Reinhardt. He is accused of executing 29 sailors during the Sparta uprising after being ordered to command the execution.
Montreal hearing outlines possible U S annexation and control of West Indian islands as a goal, presented by T B W Macauley president of the Canadian West Indian society. Afr Meduves calls for commercial union with Canada while disputing American influence in shaping opinion.
John H. Terry, vice president of the LHuri fore Coal Company, died suddenly this evening at his home. Born in Hurtforml, Ga, he was years of age and had been with the firm for many years. He is survived by two sons and other family members.
Miss Lena Pasco, 20, who had slept since Friday morning in Mary Hospital, Brooklyn, regained consciousness after spinal needle treatment described as elective in a medical report from Niw Yoris dated December 4.
Fragmented OCR text reports ongoing German war crimes proceedings. Mentions guilt of state actors, delays in the process, and Prime Minister Lloyd George addressing the House of Commons. Details are unclear due to garbled source.
The report describes unsettled conditions with cloud cover and upcoming winds. Observations note a distant Atlantic influence bringing overcast skies and mild temperatures, with likely showers in parts of the region Saturday and Sunday. A Pacific feeder remains muted while a general southerly flow develops later.
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