Agreement With Skinner Endorsed By Ten Dealers
Ten major coal dealers have reached a formal agreement with Fuel Administrator James D. Skinner to follow the Lib.50 ton maximum prices for egg coal 14.50 stove coal 14.75 nut coal 15.50 with 25 percent substitutes allowed and no unmixed coal sold. After friction with the administration the dealers promise to observe the new schedule and aid delivery to areas of higher need. Mayor Atwater had threatened seizure of supplies if orders were ignored, leading to the surrender of the 10.50 price amid negotiations.
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Fuel Advisory Board
James D. Skinner
Prod Atwater
Mayor Atwater Calls Meeting of Charter Board
Mayor Atwater announced a 2 pm Saturday meeting of the Charter Revision committee to discuss amendments under existing council rules. He expects no vote on a new charter this week, aiming to report to the council by December 30. The committee will gather data on various charters for a possible vote at the next session tomorrow afternoon.
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Atwater
W. T Gitncks
Three Injured As Train Jumps Rails Near Derby
Three men were injured when a freight train bound for Bridgeport derailed and caught fire at Turkey Brook junction near Derby early this morning. Injured were W. J. Delaney of Poughkeepsie NY with knee and hip injuries, William St Parry of Maybrook NY with a dislocated shoulder, and W. J. Miller of Middletown NY with hand injuries. They were taken by train toward Bridgeport to St. Vincent's hospital with Dr. A. B. Margulis attending.
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Hieg
Bridgeport
Turkey Brook Junction
Derby
Caboona
W. J. Delaney
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
William St. Parry
Maybrook
WW. J. Miller
Middletown
Bidreport
St. Vincent's Hospital
A. B. Margulls
Harvey to visit United States to discuss European issues
Ambassador Harvey plans a short visit to the United States with health reasons given for Mrs Harvey. In Washington the return is seen as a chance to confer with President Harding and Secretary Hughes on Europe, reparations, and the Allied rift. The trip may precede discussions linked to the council of premiers and Germany's reparations. Continued on page two.
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Washington
Associated
Harvey
Wm Ghort
Harding
Hughes
White House
Washington Administration
VU. B
United Stautey
Europe
Ambasay
Dor Harvey Jy
Wreddent Harding
Tram
Gendon
Council of Premiers
London
Sien Fiahion
Sean Beyt
Fuel Famine in New York Deepens Amid Cold Snap
New York faces a fuel shortage as a cold snap and snow disrupt city life. National Fuel Administrator Conrad H. Speny and New York coal guardian William S. Weedin met to address coal supplies for East Side tenements. Officials warned of rising coal prices and potential late deliveries as shortages mount and looting fears increase.
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New York
Dow
Conrad H Speny
Law Endorses Baldur's Policy on Allied Debts
Premier Bonar Law in the British House of Commons backs the Balfour note plan to cancel inter Allied debts, while offering England’s reparations share to Germany. He appeals to France and the United States to temper demands, warning of Germany’s nearing collapse and Britain’s industrial burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bonar Law
House of Commons
England
Germany
United States
France
Atomics
Co. Optuve
Finnie
Glen
Hogland Way
Leaders Discuss Reorganizing of Democratic Party
At New Haven meeting of the Democratic State Central Committee a committee was named to draft a statewide party plan. Chairman Wilward M. Yeomans will call a subsequent meeting to review the report. Members include Edward M. Yeomans Edward Lynth Fanning Dison Welch Fred P. Nolt Thomas J. Spellacy Daytil HB Fite Gerald and Miss Caroline Ruuta-Foog. Delegates from Bridgeport included John J. McGuinness Maury B. Hern Josephine Cassidy and Margaret A. Grady.
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Democratic Party
Alacassers
Democratic State Central Committee
Untel Garde
New Haven
Wlward M. Yeomans
Edward M. Yeomans
Edwaard Lynth
Fanning Dison Welch
Fred P. Nolt
Thomas J. Spellacy
Daytil HB
FiteGerald
John A. Cornell
Maury B. Hern
Josephine Cassidy
Margaret A. Grady
Germans Expect U S Intervention Says German Press
German newspapers, citing London dispatches, express confidence that the United States will intervene in the war and help shape reconstruction. The immediate market reaction rose about 2,400 points as investors anticipated American participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aburin
America
Sduppe
London
Raw Turnips and Hope Give Good Health Lecture
Dr James Walsh physician author and public speaker spoke on heart health at a Bridgeport event titled Hearth Through Will Power He urged belief in simple dietary habits and regular affirmations citing popular but not new ideas The talk branded as health guidance by a Catholic men and women's council and covered by local press.
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Jong
Coup's Inc
James Walsh
Wil Power
Farm Champions Move to Shelve Subsidy Plan Urge Norris Bill
Senate farm credits leaders plan to bypass the administration shipping bill and push the Norris agricultural corporate bill for immediate Senate action. They aim to move the measure tomorrow or Saturday, avoiding delays from the banking committee and seeking immediate floor consideration. The move faces resistance from administration supporters and shelving advocates, with continued opposition to the shipping measure.
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Washington
Senate
Agarlen Group
Senate Banking Committees
Farm
Norrtlg Agricultural Expert Corporation
Senate Agriculture
Ten Jitneys Summoned For Overcrowding In City Court
Storm damaged sidewalks as crowds headed home after work causing unprecedented demand on jitney service. City court summoned nearly a score of jitney drivers for allowing cars to become overcrowded.
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Tom
Lpen
Congress Seeks 76 Million for German Austrian Relief
Backed by 21 Republicans, a joint resolution asks Congress to approve 76 million dollars to purchase and distribute food via the American Red Cross in Germany and Austria. The measure cites widespread famine, with 70 million affected, and a winter death risk without aid. Sponsored by Newton Missouri and others from multiple states, the plan aims to use surplus U.S. farm products for relief.
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Washington
Germany
Austria
House
Newton
Mig- 4Ouri
Cermany
United States
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Newton, Rhodes, Roach
Hulsteds
Patterson
Atke Son and Trays
Missouri
Sweet and
Hlaltown
Stephens and Thompson
Ohio
Redenberm and
Bultten
Nitenols
Maiilola
Indiana
Knutson
Minnesota
Voigt
Beck, Lampert
John M. Nelson
Wisconsin
Sinctoir
North Datote
Wurtzbach
Oxas
Poison Chocolate Suspect Sought By Scotland Yard
London authorities investigate a poison chocolate plot allegedly aimed at Home Secretary Bridgeman and Sir William Horwood. Two boxes mailed from the same post office linked by disguise and markings prompt a formal warning to the public to avoid opening parcels. Scotland Yard assigns Avensley and Non to lead the inquiry, with female lunatic theory favored.
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London
Scotland Yard
Home Secretary
Bridgemin
Wilam Horwood
Seatland Yard
Relury Gildgemoy
Williun Worwood
Ingpedors Avensley
Non
Scotland
Home Office
iBridgamoan
Wiliam Holwood
House of Commons
Arch R. Sampson Obtains Supreme Court Delon
Arch R. Sampson is reported to have secured a Supreme Court related outcome in a formal appearance or filing. Details remain sparse in the fragment, but the event centers on Sampson and a high court matter, indicating a notable legal proceeding or decision involving a named individual.
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Arch R. Sampson
Obtais
Supreme Court
DELON
Capitalist Sought Fee in Seymour Investor Case Verdict
Arch R. Sampson, an investment broker, won a verdict of 65,970 in New York for a 10 percent commission on funds advanced by George E. Matthies of Seymour. The case traced to an arrangement with Nelson G Graves Corp for introducing Matthies, with advances totaling 900,000. After a prior 48,000 verdict and appeals, a new trial delivered 66,976 including interest.
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Arch R. Sampson
Barton
New York
Algonquin Club
Buprom
Yeaterday
Nelson G. Graves
Matthies
Sampson
Graves Corp
Supreme Court
Bridgeport
TD. Bowers
City
Loughlin, Gerard and Bowers
New York City
Simpson
Germany
James W. Gerard
Woman Injured In Auto Crash Near Home Acres
Milford December report: a two-vehicle collision on the New Haven turnpike near Home Acres injured one person and narrowly avoided serious injuries for others. Mrs Philip Cordonna accompanied her husband, Judge Vosburgh, and a companion sustained minor cuts while the judge and his wife escaped serious harm. Police say Cordonna attempted to pass a disabled truck, misjudged distance, and his car struck the judge’s vehicle. Both cars damaged. Cordonna and wife left the scene before police arrived. Cordonna summoned to Town Court on reckless driving charges.
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Milford
Colo Maton
New Hanven Turnpike
Home Acres
Cordunna
Bend Bt
Bridgeport
Philip
Juda
George H. Vosburgh
Norwalk
Mre
Phip Cordinna
Beg
Hyde
Mifard
Vosburgh
Poline
Phillip Cordannac
Beane
Polies
Fresh Egg Prices Seen Falling as Market Worries Ease
Market observers predict a slide in fresh egg prices after a government report notes ample supplies and resistance to price cuts. State records show dealers holding large stocks while retailers report strong supply and weaker consumer demand, with current rates around 60 to 75 cents per dozen.
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State Agricultural Department
Montha
Cosgrave Rejects Call to Treat with Rebels in Dublin
Dublin dispatch reports President Cosgrave of Dail Eireann refusing a Cork Harbor commission peace plea. He states peace cannot be gained by allowing commandeering of goods, arrests, and breaking solemn pacts with another nation. He will not broaden the current call beyond its existing scope.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Cosgrave
Dail Eireann
Cork Harbor
Dail
Senate
TBM
Harding urged to curb shipbuilding under 10000 tons
President Harding is described as negotiating for months with major powers to limit construction of warships under 10,000 tons. The plan, part of naval reductions in a military funding bill, drew comments from Rep Lineberger and Rep Kelley during a House debate.
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Lineberger
California
Naval Bill Board
Washington
Associated Prosa
Harding
House
Char May Kelley
Kelley
Navy
Daugherty Probe Drama Delays Committee Hearing
Washington December 14 The Daugherty inland security probe faced a dramatic turn as Representative Koller who leads the charges against the attorney general refused to proceed with the hearing after a heated exchange with Chairman Volstead and the House judiciary committee The panel then subpoenaed Keller to appear as a witness at 10 28 tomorrow morning and adjourned with a 46 0 vote to continue the investigation The session grew tense as Keller denounced the proceedings calling them comic opera and as a letter from Samuel Untermeyer supported Keller in his decision to push the probe forward The testimony on exemption of railway safety statutes had concluded before the standoff began with Howland asking the chair to resume deposition of witnesses
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Washington
Koller
Volstead
House Judiciary Committee
Anaicuins
Atarm
Keller
Beiings
Samiel Untermeyer
New York
Chint
Thig
Woman injured on Tunxis Hill Road remains a mystery
Mrs. Tlenry I Mayer of 40 Hagele wood avenue was found shortly after midnight on Tunxis Bil road bleeding and semi conscious after being thrown from an automobile. She could not provide details and her husband said she was resting as doctors expected further questioning to clarify the circumstances.
Astronomers Seek Nova Claimed By Roumanian Scientist
Cambridge Mags December 14. Astronomers chase a reported naked eye nova by Roumanian scientist Zwierel. Harvard photos from November 28 show no star at the claimed position, and no corroborating sightings have emerged despite wide alerts. Investigators weigh whether a stray star appeared briefly or a misidentification occurred.
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Cambridge
Mags
Associated Presa
Zwierel
Houmanian
Harvard College Observatory
Zwieiel
Harvard
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Pope Ten
Norris
Banking Committee
Congress
Phila
George E. Mathias
Seymour
President Long
Kelly
Cgenes
Byrnes
South Carolina
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