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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1919

Page

13

New Pension Record Payment by U S. Ends Year

Washington December 3 A record payment in pensions was made by the federal government in the last year despite the smallest number of pensioners since 1890 The annual report of the Pension Office shows 220 139 292 70 paid to 624 427 persons, compared with 245 72 etc. Total Civil War pensions paid to date exceed 5 billion with a further 5 billion for allied service queries.

Washington Jengshoos Duranghe Cone Slader of Wits

Farrington Denied Habeas Corpus In Coal Strike Case

Frank Farrington president of the Illinois Mine Workers was denied a writ of habeas corpus by the United States court. He was arrested Saturday for violating the coal strike injunction issued by Federal Judge Anderson in Indianapolis. Farrington appealed and remains free on a $10,000 bond.

Prorta Ls. Ec Pudge Louis Witzhenry Unites States Court Frank Farrington Illinois Mine Workers Farrington Anderson Indianapolis

German Troops Demand Currency Change in West Prussia

Advices report German detachments returning from battle states reached West Prussia and issued a proclamation to the government demanding that their money issued by the West-Thussian government be exchanged for German currency. They warned that refusal could create a serious situation.

iBattle West Prussia Hhe

Food profiteers deported as price probes in Coblenz area

American officers in occupied Coblenz and Vielnas launched a roundup of German food profiteers blamed for high prices. On the first day twenty profiteers were deported to unoccupied Germany with orders not to return. In Tepetate gulf wells, oil fields aresaid to be exhausted and now flow salt water, threatening yearly output of over 100 million barrels.

Cobleng Coblenz Vielnas Germany Tampico Tepetate Republic

Prison Leader Found Guilty in Explosives Case

Theodore Leonar, alleged radical leader, was convicted in Cleveland Common Pleas Court of possessing explosives and given an indeterminate sentence in the state penitentiary. He helped stem a crackdown on plotters tied to bombing Mayor Davis’s home. St Louis police announce no interference with Liberals conference gathering unless laws are broken.

Cleveland Ohio Theodore Leonar Common Pleas Court State Penitentiary Davis ST. Luquis Dec St. Louis

Only Two Robbers Identified in Texas Store Heist

Texas rangers report two Mexicans participated in a robbery of a store last Thursday night at the tareno ranch near Aupate on the American side of the Rio Grande. Investigation confirms only two suspects were involved.

Laredo Texas Texas Rangers Tareno Ranch Aupate Rio Grande

Two Red Leaders to Be Deported Within Fortnight

Federal Judge Mayer dismissed writs of habeas corpus for Alexander Berkman and Mina Goldman, barring bail, and announced government plans to deport the two anarchists to Russia within two weeks. The court condemned the defendants as enemies of the United States for attempts to thwart the war effort and draft, with Berkman noted for a Frick assassination attempt and actions against the selective service. The judge also questioned the citizenship status of Jacob A. Isersney in relation to Goldman's case.

New ,York Jiudee Mayer Alexander Berkman Mina Goldman Russia Caffey United States Supreme Court Perides Berkman Mine Goldman Ellis Island Warry Weteberger Berkman Miss Goldman Mayer Fnemiles Pesce United States Baitor Gaff Miss Goldinai Jacob A. Isersney Elks Itachester Wert- Gerger Kersner United States District Court Rochester Ilegal Wersner Dona Sabh Timia

Tribute 10 Teddy by Former Chum Receives Medal

General Candido Rondon lauds Theodore Roosevelt at the Municipal theater in Rio de Janeiro as the New York Geographic Society awards him a medal. He recalls Roosevelt’s explorations in South America with his son Kermit and praises his vision from the Panama Canal to global peacemaking and the heroic WWI sacrifice of Roosevelt’s family.

Rio Janeiro Candido Rondon Theodore Roosevel Roosevelt New York Geographical Society Kean South America Karmit Rondon Pacific Russia Japan Panama Canal United States Venezuela Washington Lincoln France

Bonar Law optimistic on Germany ratifying peace treaty

Government spokesman in the Commons said there was little reason to doubt that talks among the Allies and Germany on immediate ratification would have a satisfactory issue. The estate of Nathan He was set for a meeting at 28 Dilmore Street, and Joseph Solomon was elected trustee under a 200 bond in the bankruptcy court yesterday.

Bonar Law Germany London Andrew Bonar Law House of Commons Barron Cledpitors Nathan Dilmore Street Joseph Solomon

Two Killed as Bay Way Refinery Collapse Occurs

Two men died and 28 workers injured at the Standard Oil Bay Way refinery in Elizabeth New Jersey when a cauldring on the 25 foot scaffold collapsed. Ten were seriously hurt. Investigators seek cause as workers rushed to aid victims at the scene.

Fata Elizabeth N. J. Dee

Surrender Report From Villa Guard Chief in Mexico

In Mexico Suars, Captain Diaz Martinez reports the surrender of General Geolas Hernandez, once in command of Villa’s guard. Hernandez and about 80 followers rode into Parral four days ago and gave themselves up. Hernandez said his personal force had dwindled to 20, and the rebel leader was hiding in the Guerrero mountains.

SUARS Mexico Diaz Martines Chilhuahua Eolas Hernandez Villaty Ife Elernandes Parral Hernandes Guerrero

Rheumatism cure claim from James W. Allen discovery

The advertisement asserts a single remedy by James W. Allen that dissolves and expels uric acid deposits causing rheumatism. It claims the formula cured years of suffering, and Windie's Drug Stores act as agents offering refunds if customers state no benefit after purchase.

James W. Allen Windie Anienrhu

Wendell's Ambition Pills advertised for vigor and health

Vigorous Men and Women are in Demand. Hindle's Pharmacy and Hartigan Drug Store offer to refund the first box if Wendell's Ambition Pills do not improve energy and vitality. Claims include relief from tiredness nervousness headaches and poor blood with a 50 cent box urged and a guaranteed tone of confidence.

REOLO Dr. A. L. Reusing Laboratories Akron Ohio Dr. A. L. Reusing Hindle Hartigan Drug Store Wendell

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