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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1919

Page

9

Trish Music and Dance at Padraic Pearse Gaels event

At the Padraic Pearse Gaels branch hall 236 Fairfield Avenue a 200-strong gathering enjoyed an open meeting with step dancing by Patrick Moriarty Irish melodies sung by Miss Julia Shea and recitations by Mrs Daniel Devine. Sean Conway showcased Orangeism history and its stance against home rule in Ireland. Refreshments followed and dancing continued.

Padraic i. Pearse Brach Faifield Avenue Patrick Moriarty Julia Shea Daniel Devine Sean Conway Orange Society Ireland

Pigeons to Carry Fire Warnings for Forest Service

Denver officials announce that United States Forestry Service will employ carrier pigeons next year to relay fire reports from ranger stations and firefighting centers to national forest headquarters. The pigeons and equipment are to be supplied by the department, marking a novel method for rapid fire communications.

Denver Colo Rnted States Forestry Service National Forest Ocal Tery

Polish Drive Reaches One Third of Quota in Three Days

Officials report donations totalling 629 dollars by day three of the Polish drive for 15 600 with preliminary receipts of 25 or more. Day three yield rose with West End and North Ward divisions among leaders, while executive reports show substantial contributions from firms and individuals across towns, amid travel and communication challenges.

Vie South Ity Seaond Prive West End Executive Comptes Dountie Silawowessk Flou Ryavels Phareh al- Sin Miglewski Salty Textile Manufacturing Col

Italian Red Cross Collects Large Statewide Receipts

Oro do Warinichella reports Italian Red Cross receipts totaling 36249.74 from state collections days and other sources across towns. Waterbury leads with 6800.90, Bridgeport 4629.99, New Haven 046.07, Stratford 2025.08, with 2200 for an ambulance and 2899.90 for other expenses. Period covered is November 191? to November 1919.

Oro Do Warinichella Connectient Iralian Red Cross Hig Waterbury Urideoport New Marden Startford Minisigr Orlando Guelielmotti

Storrow Takes Charge Of New England Fuel Conservation

Storrow appointed administrator for state coal conservation by the federal fuel committee. He urges immediate compliance with federal heat and power regulations. Several named individuals are listed with penalties or fines for noncompliance, including figures such as Mrs. Hincks and George Wheeler.

Storrow New England Boston Penry James Ed. Starrow Newneland New Snglanel Federe

Unite All Charities Under One Red Cross Federation

Vice President Marshall urged uniting all charitable groups in the United States under a single federation run by the American Red Cross. The year’s financials showed 26 percent operating cost and 310 million dollars available for Red Cross work, with 300 million spent in the year. All officers were re-elected with Wilson as president, except secretary Stockton Axson, to be succeeded by Bliss Mabel T. Boardian of Washington.

Washington Marshall American Red Cross Red Cross Wilson Stockton Axson Bliss Mabel T. Boardian

Baltic States Favor League for Defense

Representatives of Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Ukraine and White Russia in a conference at Dorpat favor a military and political convention to defend their independence. London reports the news reaching from Korā tonight.

DON Esthenia Letins Luthuania Poland Ukraitt White Russia Dorphat London Kora

Handwriting Clue Fails to Crack Dansey Case in Hammonton

Detectives in Hammonton New Jersey pursued new handwriting evidence in the Dansey murder case but reported no progress. They focus on notes signed J T postmarked Newark and a condolence note to Mrs Dansey. A suspect, Charles White, remains in custody with his father defending innocence while noting the arrest was foolish.

Hammonton N. J Dee Guskil Atlantic City Danney Charles §. White Billy" Deansey Gaskill J. T Newark Dangey Httle Bunny" White Churten White West Ansey Edith Jones White Lammonton Mitt Billy Dansey Wa Stone Dahia Mays Landing Saya Ha Edward J. White E-Dhdaver Yspatherfnitsa

Dutch Parliament Calls Kaiser a Danger to Holland

Deputy Sannes in the Dutch Chamber labels former German emperor William a danger to the country after referencing Carl Kutsky's book. He urges reconsideration of William’s stay at Amerongen and potential extradition. The move marks the first major anti-Kaiser moment in Dutch politics. BERLIN reports play out around a four volume set of documents by Kutsky and publisher Casastrer.

Amerongen Chia Kutsky Berlin Lnsumning Karl Kutsky Paul Casastrer Kitsky

American Church in Paris Plans 2 Million Memorial Center

The American church in Paris seeks 2 million dollars to fund a site, an edifice, parish house and parsonage, and a Latin Quarter student center. Rev Stanley Fisher- Wish er urged support at United Church, citing 18 000 Americans in Germany prewar and 4 600 at University of Paris with more to come.

Paris France Waniss Stanley Toss Wisher Boston United ‘Church Latin Fisher Parla Selno Latin Quarter Art Beaux Arts University of Paris Germany Peeher Church

Frost Formation Across Terrain During Cold Nights

The text explains frost forms on lower ground while higher ground remains unfrosted because higher ground cools and condenses faster, causing the upper air layer to flow downward depositing moisture as frost. Cold air is denser than warm air and settles to the bottom.

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