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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1919

Page

9

Homemade Pinex cough remedy promises fast relief

An advertisement touts a home made cough syrup using 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex in a pint of sugar syrup or substitutes, claiming to stop ordinary coughs within 24 hours. It highlights relief from throat irritation, mucus looseness, and ease in bronchitis and croup, urging readers to ask for “2 1/2 ounces of Pinex” and offering a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co. in Fort Wayne Indiana.

The Pinez Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Control of sugar for another year

Washington December 3 Senator McNarys bill extending the sugar equalization board for one year from January 1 will be called up in the Senate tomorrow for final consideration. He plans to press for a vote after today’s debate on the sugar shortage and high price. Senator Borah charged that Americans eat corn sugar while exports rise six percent from last year.

Washington McNary Thase Sugar Equalization Board Palmer Senate Tomorrefy Senate Borah Idaho United States

Cronan Succeeds Wilson as Colonel of Guards

Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Cronan of this city was appointed colonel of the Fourth Infantry Connecticut State Guard to succeed Colonel Chafford B. Wilson who resigned weeks ago. Cronan, acting commander since Wilson's resignation, had been home with bronchitis but nears recovery.

Stephen Cronan Fourth Infantry Connecticut State Guard Chafford B. Wilson Military Cmergency Board Hartford Coal. Cronan Infantry Wilson Milne Street

New York law may block Frick real estate to charities

In December New York Comptroller M agoney Travis said Frick estate law could bar charitable beneficiaries from NY real estate if a nonresident left more than half of personal property to charities. He added the state treasury expects substantial taxes from the Frick estate if residency is Pennsylvania, affecting real estate, stocks, and certain bonds.

New York Frick N.Y Dec Henry C. Frick Magoney Travia Travis State Treasury Pennsylvania

Manslaughter charge against Belyn girl dismissed

Justice Levy in Brooklyn children’s court dismissed the manslaughter charge against Frances Sulinski, 14, servant girl. She was accused of poisoning soup that killed Solomon Kramer, infant son of her employer, following a quarrel with the nurses. She was committed to St Germain’s in Poughkeepsie. directors may later decide on release.

York Bee Justice Levy Brooklyn Children’s Court Today Frances Sulinski Solomon Kramer St. Germain’s Newyr Poughkeepsie

Quorum Delay Holds Up Cummings Railroad Bill

The Senate delayed the Cummings railroad bill as Senator La Follette of Wisconsin demanded a quorum. The measure, aimed at conditions for railroad return to private control, was opened to discussion and amendments after Curtis sought to strike the transportation board provision.

Washington Senate la Follette Republican Wisconsin Juen Curtis Kansas Transportation Board Marshall Thomas Colorado Gumminns Iown Inter-State Cemmerce Commission Cummins

Power Struggle in Senate Over Anti-Strike Provisions

Senator Myers of Montana declares Cummins railroad bill offers time to settle the dispute between the government and labor. He warns a national railroad strike could kill five to ten million people and denounces Plumb plan as sovietism while condemning the coal miners for defying a federal injunction. Gompers argues workers would ignore anti-strike rules. Myers says constitution is in danger and supports government victory to avert future costs.

Washington Dec Cummins Myers Montana Senate Gompers United Mine Workers of American

Police Strike Costs Boston Large Sum

Boston reports show the September policemen strike incurred hundreds of thousands in costs while saving 258,273 dollars in salaries. Corporation counsel and city auditors testified to a legislative committee on strike expenses and offsetting salary savings.

Boston Arthur D. FI Hill Alfred Mitchell

Foreign exchange at new postwar lows in New York

Rates extended declines with franc checks at 10.82 per dollar and live checks at 12.62. Demand bills for the pound slipped to 3.843 and 4-9/10 in normal times. German marks traded around 2.99 cents, well below prewar values.

New York

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