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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1919

Page

2

Review of all contracts suggested by House

Boston voters approved expansion plans for Tremont and Boylston streets in municipal ballots. In Washington, a House committee report on War Department expenditures prompted consideration to submit settlements for unexpired contracts to an impartial board for review, then dropped in favor of other committee actions.

Boston Tremont Boslstoy Wasungton Usiai Sipige War Department Gianam Hnolsehair Mi Lye Acton Chursan Gaham Baker

Cost of Boston State Guard Duty Runs High

Boston December 15 The cost of the state guards three months service in this city due to the police strike may approach 3 900 000 Government Coolidge advised the senate that bonds should be issued not to exceed that amount to cover expenditures for calling the guard to duty under the serial parmen plan for the term.

Boston Striwe Senate Governo Coolidge Tereare

Weather update shows cooler fronts across western regions

A weather bulletin notes cooler conditions across the western states with temperatures dipping below normal from New Mexico to California. The East slopes of the Rocky Mountains remain cold with unsettled conditions. rainfall or snow may occur as fronts move through.

Sunern Coluer Rock Mountains Mathern New Mexico California North Barches Minne Soura Atlante Canadian Marine

Paderewski Resigns As Poland Faces Reconstruction

London reports that Ignace Paderewski has resigned as Poland's prime minister amid cabinet discord and lost Diet support. The move follows failures to secure East Galicia and to form a strong ministry, with General Plisadski expected to lead Poland's future efforts during reconstruction.

Mo Paderewah Poland Toseon East Galicia Poderewski Wi Rathe Lake Genes General Plisadski Polinds Benera

Yale Establishes New College Department

Fragmentary report notes Yale forming a new college department with mentions of peace and German relations. Names and details are unclear due to garbled text but reference appears to discuss a peace settlement and hopes for world peace around Christmas.

YALE NEW College Baron von Lirsne Direga Jon Entey Chris Mus

Educational build plans announced for university campus

SLW Haven Dec 16 1 le Cutersity announces the establishment of a department of educational administration and a graduate department of education. William Adams Deline of New Sik, 1785, was commissioned to draw plans for a new educational building with $350 060 18 provided by the government. The plan aims to begin immediate construction on the campus, with possible acceptance of bids and ongoing negotiations.

Wiuiversity Educaion Williaam Adams Willian T Hn Wan

French Gals Make Such Warm Love that Yankee Tars Overstay

The passage describes sailors delaying departure after an encounter with French women. A tugboat captain hires a vessel for the purpose of attempting to overtake a ship, but the text is fragmented and obscure.

Longshoremen's Business Manager Murdered in Unclear Assault

The article reports the killing of a Longshoremen's Union business manager. Details are fragmentary with inconsistent text, mentioning an attack at a headquarters and a claim of self defense. No clear suspect or motive is established in the readable portion.

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unclear text record

unreadable OCR fragment mentions Captain Tardieu Gane and minister of the mletior with scattered words. No coherent event or entities to summarize.

Tardieu Gane Poms Mletior

Hamble Muskrat Leads in Race to ALC of L

fragmented text notes Hamble Muskrat achieving a high rank in a race toward an ALC of L title. mentions competitive events, vague references to opponents and prewar era context. inclusion of unclear remarks and stray letters, but centers on a top placing by Hamble Muskrat.

Hamble Muskrat ALC. of L

President's Plan Partly Disclosed and Debated

A fragmented report discusses a proposed miner wage and price plan, with references to a commission, government roles, and ongoing disputes. The piece notes opposition by Senator Walcott and mentions various figures and proposals without providing a finalized agreement.

Obituary notices for multiple individuals from a late_local paper

Obituary notices report deaths and funeral arrangements for Rosa Devine and several relatives and friends. Details include last addresses, church affiliations, cemeteries, burial locations, and services conducted by various ministers and funeral directors. Multiple mourners attendings and family members are listed alongside burial and service schedules.

Rosa Sintin Devin James D Devine Street Stirtfore St Vincent Rhes Waitham Devine Daugh Julia Dorothy Smith Ial St Mickrels Thomas Buchanan Thoms Muchahar Tate Wham Street Penquon Noel Tridge Odd Elows North Wanches Backland

Campaign to fight high cost of living by women groups

A coalition of about 4,000,000 women from ten national organizations launches a Savings Division drive from January 1 to April 4 to encourage careful spending and save for government programs. The plan urges sustained effort to cut expenses and boost production through ten percent more work.

Bour Willen Preason Associaton Muhs Counery Congress of Vothe Ind Porrent ASSOC Savon Connell Womer National Ledervion Lusiness Wensane Womens Cubs “Latioral League For Womens Serve Womens Department The Saonu Fin¢ Dede Jalor Ud SoWor AY

Party Lines Break on RR Measure

Fragmented text reports opposition and debate over a railroad measure. The article hints at political divisions, legislative action, and possible shifts in support amid unclear quotes and garbled lines.

R. R

Chapmanville Quiet After Lynching Bee Incident

A fragmented crime note from Chapmanville describes a lynching incident and surrounding tension. It mentions individuals such as Joean, Trowis, and Bam Bove amid sparse details, with obscure references to local residents and timings. The report hints at fear and quiet in the aftermath without clarifying charges or outcomes.

Vienna Mayor seeks Boston loan to buy food amid starvation

Vienna officials appeal to Boston for loan and coal to avert hunger as bread and flour supply tightens. City endures power outages and factory halts while milk delivery vanishes and hospitals report cold, unheated wards. Local forests are cut for fuel.

Vienna Boston Pettis Yasar Peamainn Vistria Wath O Bey Uhai Sid al Forests

Cure a Cold In Ore Day Promises Quick Relief

Fragmentary ad copy lists remedies like TANATINE BROUD QLININE triblats and sapath with minimal context. Mentions Mead Abe and a Coll OW GROVE S sipnative, with unclear connection to a product or company and no verifiable details.

Ami Mead Abe

Irish repression would not kill the plot’s 188 boy outcome

A fragmented report recounts a violent event tied to an Irish repression plot. It names a boy linked to the affair and references authorities, interrogations, and alleged conspirators. The garbled text mentions trials, accusations, and political pressure surrounding the case.

District Attorney Swann appoints McProskane in misconduct probe

In New York, Judge Weidoo denied Jorney Swann’s request to designate a committee to file complaints against public offices. Swann later announced the formal appointment of Joseph McProskane of the firm Gleason & Prezhet as a participant in the ongoing district attorney inquiry into alleged misconduct, amid tensions with Governor Smith.

New York Weidoo Peoon Jorney Swann Ely Ofc Smith Joseph Mc Cit Wrys James Swany Oskane Frm Oat Lious Vood Gleason & Preshanet

First Line Vets Emerged in Tears at Court Martial

The report details a court martial at Governor's Island involving Captain Ral Wo Deiver commanding the 30th MHTA Police Company. The proceedings concern cruelty toward prisoners and injuries suffered by soldiers, with several named individuals from various units cited in the accusations.

York Te Man Trstinon Haven Governor’ Island Capitan Ral Wo Deiver Mhta Wiligm Howat I Seventh Field Artlery Amy Zariehy Taylor Inien Levinstes

Hardware Store Ad Promises Wide Selection and Value

An advertisement touts American Hardware Stores at the Fairfield Avenue and Middle cross and markets extensive hardware offerings and bargains, positioning itself as a comprehensive shop for home and repair needs.

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