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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1919
Page
2
Mulvihill pressed for details on who ordered the book for use in schools, how many copies were bought, and the total payment. Slawson took responsibility, saying six hundred copies cost 60 cents each and are used in many schools, with plans to reuse or relocate excess copies as needed.
Abstract of Evidence released by a resident details warnings from October lodge proceedings. It claims three Americans arrived from the United States and predicted a nationwide miners strike in November 1918, with three million adherents and plans to seize western Atlantic ports and back a rapid takeover of a pro US government. It asserts Mexican border changes would be reversed after a revolution.
Increase in activities of anarchists and other racist causes seen as a menace to the government. The resolution calls for an investigation of Germans and Austrians in Ridgeport and protests to employers who have not declared naturalization intentions. It seeks lawful prevention of public performances by Germans or Austrians convicted or suspected of propaganda, and to forbid any German language public performance or speech until war ends.
Washington dispatch states California will back Chicago for the 1920 Republican National convention. National committeeman William H. Crocker said San Francisco’s bid would be dropped in favor of Chicago, indicating a strong possibility the choice hinges on support from California.
A detailed weather bulletin outlines rain and possible snow in Southern New England Tuesday into Wednesday, with a cold wave spreading Wednesday and Thursday mainly east of the Mississippi. The Middle Atlantic to New England will see rain and snow Tuesday, clearing and colder by Wednesday. Upper Lakes area experiences slow Tuesday and Wednesday with colder conditions, plus temperature readings from New Haven and surrounding stations.
Donations collected on the first day totalled 2720 dollars with 1524 from the executive committee led by Chairman Finap and a 100 dollar gift from the Polish Falcon's society. South End division under General Frank Wlosiewiles led with 420, Toast Site division under General Frank Radozicky next with 358, and other divisions reported smaller sums despite rain hindering workers.
The Boston Revere Beach and Lynn railroad boosted pay for 600 employees retroactive to September 25. The average increase is 16 cents per hour, with 68 cents daily from July to September 25. Engines, baggage masters, firemen, and brakemen receive adjusted rates.
Obituaries list Fannie Whitius and Fannie Whiting dying yesterday at 271 Laurel Avenue after brief illness funeral Thursday at the home with Rev John G Sadner officiating burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. Also Reich Joseph Teich 38 of Shelton died yesterday native of Bridgeport ran lunch wagon on Woos Street Stratford Avenue funeral Wednesday 8 pm at TH A Remington chapel burial Lakeview Cemetery. Catherine J Shannon nine old daughter of Patrick and Mary Shannon obituary yesterday afternoon from 202 Alsaeee Street burial Michaels Pebergy. Gerald Colins nine year old son of Abr and Brn Colin services at 4 pm at 604 Gravel elreel. Charles M Wellyss assistant priest Patrick's church burial in St Marys Norwalk.
Government attorneys seek postponement of the grand jury to tomorrow morning while miners executives debate Wilsons plan. A Washington conference may back a wage rise not exceeding four percent, with a commission to study increases and a return to work under bank wages during suspensions.
A warning-like note describes a persistent slimy film on teeth that clings, resists removal, and can be felt with the tongue. The passage emphasizes its stubborn nature and persistence on dental surfaces.
Victor J. Berger Socialist and Penny Bodlenstab Republican fusion were nominated for Congress in Wisconsin's Fifth District at a primary. Berger won 14,000 votes and Bodenstab carried the rest. A December 19 special election will fill the vacancy caused by Congress refusing to seat Berger.
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