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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
2
Government figures show coal mined under contract frequently sells below the $2 per ton government base price. Even with added labor costs, most contracts would still price under $2.35, according to Railroad Administration statistics as it oversees coal pricing and terms.
London Dec 1 Seven British battalions have been ordered to prepare for possible deployment to Silesia Schleswig Holstein Bohemia and possibly Jozepalva in January in connection with upcoming plebiscites.
In a contentious hearing the committee confronts claims of American neutrality. Witnesses dispute British aid to Germany and praise for Ireland, while interruptions and protests erupt as references to Ireland’s Sinn Fein and Catholic influence are debated.
The forecast calls for mild temperatures Sunday night with a rapid spread of cold weather from the western area east of the Mississippi River toward the Atlantic states by Saturday night and Sunday. Unsettled conditions in the Atlantic states expected with fall weather following, including high barometer readings off the Atlantic coast and periods of rain in parts of the region.
Reports from Congress show labor conferees frustrated by unclear positions on pending legislation. Discussions centered on whether railroad workers and other unions will unite to push a broad industrial and legislative program or maintain separate approaches amid a lack of decisive stance.
More than 1806 people attended the first annual ball and concert of the British Great War Veterans of America at the Casino. The event featured a grand march led by Mr and Mrs George Wilkinson and a program of songs and tributes to the English army.
In a court martial at Le Mans Captain Karl W Detzer faces brutality charges as Pied Woates testifies he was forced to sign a false confession of stealing army property under threat of a pistol. Yates and Clarence L Lacey recount separate confrontations with Detzer about handling cases.
An Italian and Austro naval exchange notes a delay in a planned expedition to Spalato. Dannunzio commander Luigi Rizzo says no expedition will proceed now and a visit to Zan and Sebenico is contingent on free availability of Italian forces.
Edna Goodsell 8 died Wednesday at home in Dunmore. Funeral services set for Monday at 2 o clock in Sinley Wilmot rooms 66 State street. Burial to follow at Union Cemetery. Katharine Wool Butler and Catherine Wool Vulhies identified as relatives. Mrs Bulkley, wife of Sereno B Bulkley, recalled as longtime resident of Dunmore.
An old advertisement markets LARA LM BROMO QUININE Tablets as a preventive measure against influenza. It claims influenza is an exaggerated form of grip and urges taking larger doses than prescribed to prevent illness. The ad promotes the tablets as an easy plan to stay healthy. It reflects period marketing language and uses medical-sounding terms to sell a remedy.
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