Agreement With Skinner Endorsed By Ten Dealers
Ten coal dealers, who controlled most of the city supply, accept Fuel Administrator James D. Skinner’s fair price during a tense standoff. Prices set are egg coal 14.60, stove coal 14.78, nut coal 15.50 with 25 percent substitutes allowed. Delivery remains at current terms as authorities promise to monitor compliance and seize supplies if needed.
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Msmder
Fuel Advisory Board
James D. Skinner
Bie
Fred Atwater
Mayor Atwater Sets Charter Board Meeting This Saturday
Mayor Atwater announced a meeting of the Charter Revision committee for 2 PM Saturday. He cautioned a vote on the charter type is unlikely and said action will focus on amendments under the council resolution with a report due before December 30. The committee plans to gather data on various charters for a possible vote at the next session tomorrow afternoon.
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Atwater
W. T Hincks
Tomorow
Train Jumps Rails Near Derby Injuring Three
A freight train bound for Bridgeport derailed near Turkey Brook junction about a mile from Derby. The caboose overturned and caught fire injuring three men: W J Delaney of Poughkeepsie NY with a fractured knee and lacerated hip, William H Perry of Maybrook NY with a dislocated shoulder, and I J Milley of Middletown NY with lacerations to both hands. They were moved to Bridgeport and then St Vincent's Hospital with ambulance aid from Dr A B Margulis.
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Bridgsport
Turkey Brook Junction
Derby
W J. Delaney
Poughkeepsie
William H. Perry
Maybrook
I. J. Milley
Middletown
Bridgeport
St Vincent's Hospital
A. B. Margulis
Harvey to visit United States amid European reparations talk
Ambassador Harvey will make a short return visit to Washington to discuss European questions with President Harding, Secretary Hughes, and other officials. Health reasons are cited for the trip, but it may serve to gauge U S attitude and provide background on the London council of premiers over German reparations. The plan is unclear and no official explanation is given.
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Washington
Associated Press
Harvey
White House
U. S
United States
Europe
Ambageador Harvey
Harding
Hughes
London
Council of Premiere
Premiem
Fuel Famine in New York Deepens as Cold Snap Hits
New York faces worsening fuel shortages amid a cold snap and storm halting traffic and warning of dwindling coal supplies. National and state officials including Conrad E. Spens and William H. Woodin met to coordinate distribution to households. a 6 cent per 100 pounds price rise was discussed. Police guarded lumber yards and construction sites to deter raids as homes lose coal and deliveries falter.
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National Fuel
Washington
Woodin
NLGW
York
Nework & Storm
National Coal
Conrad E. Spens
Nationale Fuel Administrator
William H. Woodin
New York States
Coal
Guardian
Premier Bonar Law Endorses Balfour Debt Plan In Commons
In London on December 14 Premier Bonar Law backed the Balfour note calling for inter Allied debts to be adjusted by broad cancellation, with Britain surrendering its share of German reparations. He appealed to France to moderate demands and to America for help on reparations, while warning of England's looming economic collapse due to heavy taxation and unemployment.
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London
Associated Press
Bonar Law
House of Commons
England
Germany
France
United States
Franga
America
Wilnce
Leaders Propose Broad Reorganization of Democratic Party
At the Democratic State Central Committee meeting in New Haven at the Hotel Garde a plan for a statewide party reorganization was discussed. Edward M Yeomans will chair a committee including Edward Lynch Fannie Dixon Welch Jod Holt Thomas Spellacy and Caroline Ruvtz-Heen to draft proposals for later review. Delegates from Bridgeport such as John J McGuinness Mary B Hern Josephine Cassidy and Margaret A Grady attended.
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Democratic Party
Democratic State Central Committee
Garde
New Haven
Edward M. Yeomans
Edward M Yeomans
Edward Lynch
Fannie Dixon Welch
Jod ®. Holt
Thomas J Spellacy
David B. FitzGerald
Caroline Ruvtz-Heen
Bridgeport
John J. McGuinness
John A. Cornell
Mary B Hern
Josephine Cassidy
Margaret A Grady
Germans Confident U S Will Intervene
Berlin reports from London dispatches claim Germany expects active American participation to settle reparations and start European reconstruction. The exchange rate briefly rose about 400 points amid a cautious shift toward optimism with no firm assurances.
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Europe
London
Raw Turnips and Hope Give Good Health Lecture
Dr James Walsh public speaker and physician delivered a talk on Health Through Will Power at Bridgeport High School under Catholic councils auspices. He praised raw vegetables like potatoes turnips and cabbages and cited Cone's lines while asserting his faith in French psychologist methods though claiming nothing new in his lectures.
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Cone
James Walsh
Bridgeport
Farm Champions Plan to Shelve Subsidy Fight
Senate farm champions move to press immediate action on the Norris agricultural export corporation bill to displace the shipping measure. The plan aims for a quick test in the next day or two, with leadership signaling a push for expedited consideration, while administration leaders vow to resist. A separate drive in the House seeks $70 million for famine relief in Germany and Austria, backed by 21 Republicans, to buy food and aid distribution through the Red Cross amid widespread starvation claims.
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House
Washington
Associated Press
Senate
Senate Banking Committee
Norris Agricultural Export Corporation
Shipping J
Germany
Austria
Newton
Missouri
Relia
United States
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Rhodes
Roach
Hukrlede
Patterson
Atkeson
Hays
Sweet and All
Iowa
Staphena
Thompson Obie
Nodenberg
Britten
Nols
Iatrffeld
Indiana
Snatson
Ten summoned for overcrowding jitneys in city court
Storm and slush blanketed sidewalks as crowds returned home. Ward-bound commuters faced unprecedented demand on streetcar and jitney facilities. Nearly a score of jitney bus drivers were summoned to a city court for permitting their cars to become overcrowded.
Suspect Female Lunatic as Sender of Poison Chocolates
Scotland Yard runs down a suspected female lunatic behind poisoned chocolates mailed to Home Secretary Bridgeman and Sir William Horwood. Police report no arsenic found but test for other poisons continues as officials warn caution with parcels.
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Scotland Yard
London
Bridgeman
Willam Horwood
Gravetary
Bridgemay
William Horwood
Hewo
Avenstey
Neal
Ren Surday
Scotland
iBridgeman
Arch R Sampson Obtains Supreme Court Judgment
Arch R Sampson an investment broker based between Gorton and New York won a $65,970 verdict in the New York Supreme Court for services in introducing George E Matthies of Seymour to Graves Corporation. The case traced back to a 1917 suit and a 675,000 dollar advancement, with appellate action prior to yesterday’s decision. James W Gerard, former ambassador to Germany, is noted as a law firm member.
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Arch R Sampson
Gorton
New York
Algonquin Club
Supreme Court
Nojeon G .Graves Corporation
Adelphia
George E Matthies
Seymour
Graves Corp
Matthies
Sampson
Bridgeport
D. Bowers
Loughlin, Gerard and Bowers
New Yorks City
Sampoon
Germany
James W Gerard
Woman Injured in Auto Crash. Judge Escapes Injury
Milford December 14 Special One person was badly hurt and four others narrowly escaped serious injuries after a collision on the New Haven turnpike near Home Acres at noon today. The Cordanna car from Bridgeport and driven by Philip Cordanna skidded while attempting to pass a disabled truck. Judge George H Vosburgh of Norwalk and his companion escaped injury. Mrs Cordanna suffered facial cuts and bruises. Philip Cordanna and his wife fled the scene but he will be summoned to Town Court on a reckless driving charge.
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Milford
New Haven
Home Acres
J. 3. Cordannn
Read St
Bridgeport
Philp
George H Vosburgh
Norwalk
Phillip Cordanna
C. J. Hyde
Vosburgh
Cordanna
Philip Cordanno
Market observers expect fresh egg prices to tumble
Market observers forecast a downward trend in fresh egg prices after a State Agricultural Department report revealed large egg stocks held by dealers and price reductions. Farmers reported receiving 10 to 75 cents a dozen as the slow market persisted, while consumers showed a preference for the 60 cent per dozen grade.
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Focal Sonsumorsa
State Agricultural Department
Cosgrave Rejects Plea To Meet Rebels In Dublin
In Dublin on December 1 President Cosgrave responds to Cork Harbor commission peace resolution. He states the Dail should not set up a committee to meet the Senate peace committee if it demands actions like commandeering goods arresting citizens and breaking agreements with another nation. He adds he cannot represent public opinion if peace costs such measures.
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Dublin
Asp Blated
Dail
Hircann
Cork
President Long Negotiating For Small Ship Cure
President Harding reportedly has been negotiating with major powers to limit warship construction under 10 000 tons as part of the naval supply bill. Representative Lineberger and Chairman Kelley sparred over the scope and timing of the President’s actions, noting Navy plans and cost implications beyond the Arms Conference savings. Continued on Page Two.
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Washington
Harding
House
Representative Lineberger
California
Kelley
Navy
Lineberger
Dhe
United States
Byrnes
South Carolina
Keller blocks impeachment hearing with comic opera remark
Washington dispatch reports Representative Keller clashed with House Judiciary Committee chair and members over reading a statement on conduct of the hearings. A subpoena was issued to compel his appearance as the panel adjourned to resume the probe.
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Washington
Keller
Atto
House
Atarma
Ings
Bamuel Unterme
New York
Woman In Tunxis Hill Road Accident Remains A Mystery
Mrs Henry B Mayer of 803 Wood Avenue was found on Tunxis Hill Road shortly before midnight, partly conscious after a car collision. She was too hysterical to explain details. Her husband said she rested and her doctor expected to question her later to clarify the circumstances.
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Tunxis Hill RD
Henry B. Mayer
Wood Avenue
Fpun
Tunxis Hil Road
Sigbee
Mayer
Astronomers Seek Confirmed New Star Claim
Cambridge Mass Dec 14 A Roumanian scientist Zwierel reports a naked eye nova of first magnitude seen as a new star. Harvard College Observatory reviews photos from November 28 but finds no bright object in the cited position. The status of Zwierel's discovery remains unresolved as astronomers compare notes.
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Zwierel
Roumania
Harvard Observatory
Cambridge
Mass
Associated Prosa
Zwiera
Houmanian
Harvard College Observatory
Harvard
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