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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1919
Page
5
The suit of P W Orton of this city against a Connecticut company for 3400 dollars arises from two automobiles struck by a trolley car in Minneapolis. The case was not completed when court adjourned last night and will resume today. The collision wrecked Grins machine, hindering repairs to his star, as the rotary of the trades cay.
New York December 9. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Greenbaum denied Martens the right to avoid surrendering papers and aid correspondence with his government. The Senate investigative committee demanded Martens appear and turn over books and papers, a subpoena upheld as lawful under recent statute authority.
The trial of RB BR Russell for seditious conspiracy during a general strike faced a disruption as two dozen sympathizers shouted demeaning remarks at witnesses Metcalfe and crown counsel. Eleven witnesses testified on strike developments while Russell, strained and unnoted, showed visible tension, sitting with his head cupped.
In Bridgeport, local manufacturers assess a federal fuel order amid uncertainty. Most plants remain on previous coal-use terms until official guidance arrives, with non essential factories continuing operations on current baselines. George Hant of the Manufacturers' Association notes all Bridgeport plants have coal, while officials in New York and Washington seek a clear interpretation of the order.
National fuel conservation order applies to bituminous coal consumers without issuing specific firm curtailment orders. Complaints of violations will be investigated and offending parties may have supplies cut off. Regional railroad director urges patriotism and obedience as new eastern train schedules take effect at midnight despite miners’ conference talks.
The Chamber of Commerce will host an evening program at Masonie Temple presided by Pierce Jr. with a morning session and a reception for new members. Attendees include committee chair Gayher and other local figures.
Washington workmen and employers debated strike rights and grievance machinery at a federal conference. A subcommittee was tasked to draft a statement of views as traffic and utility workers face unsettled labor terms. Traffenery The Senger of Coalumbu university will assume duties as executive officer of the conference.
The article records sharp declines in sterling and other currencies, with the dollar rising against the pound and francs. It notes pre-war equivalences and new posting levels, including the pound around 2 dollars, francs near 17, and Italian lire weaker, signaling widespread depreciation and unsettled markets.
Reports from the hospital say Cleofonts Campanini, director of the Chicago orchestra, is seriously ill with double pneumonia. Doctors were quickly summoned as his condition worsened.
Coroner J Pleebin to continue holding the inquest into Samuel Souffrin’s fatal auto collision near Stratford. The deceased, of 99g Lloward Avenue, died from injuries sustained November 20 as his car, a waterbay and a machine van, collided near the Weatogue club. His son Monte Souffrin and Mrs Souffrin plus another woman in the car are to be heard today.
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