Real Snow Storm Heads Toward Bridgeport Forecast
A brisk snow storm is predicted to reach Bridgeport as midwestern weather systems move toward New England. Six inches of snow are reported across Ohio and Michigan, with Connecticut likely seeing similar totals unless warmer air turns precipitation to rain. Temperatures rose to 25 above zero briefly, then dropped again, slowing trains on the New Haven line and leaving roads and parks busy with skaters as ponds iced over at Beaside Park.
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Public Works Department
Director of Public Works
Beaside Park
U S Troops Battle Mexican Smugglers
EL PASO Texas December 198- American provost and a Mexican civilian were killed during a pitched battle tonight between American soldiers and police and Mexican smugglers at the international boundary line near here tonight.
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EL Paso
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International Boundary Line
Here
Trolleys Resume Runs as Jitneys Vanish in Salem
Salem Massachusetts December 13 4 Trolley service in Salem Beverly and Peabody resumed today after a 24 hour suspension by public trustees of the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company due to motorbus competition. Three jitney lines not covered by trolley service were allowed to continue. Trustees said tickets would be printed and 16 rides sold for 1.00 once ready, replacing the present 10 cent fare.
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Mam
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Peabody
Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company
Purchasing Agents Plan Christmas Party
About 30 to 35 purchasing agents from local concerns depart this afternoon in autos for Waterbury where they will be met by agents from Hartford and New Britain. Members of the association will attend a monthly meeting and Christmas festivities feature a Christmas tree gifts and refreshments in a social gathering planned by the group.
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Admiral Grayson bans White House Christmas tree
Washington reports no Christmas tree at the White House this year after a Wilson family conference. President hoped to host grandchildren from McAdoo and Sayre households, but Dr Grayson insisted on rest and quiet, leading to the decision.
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White House
Washington
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Sayre
Grayson
Thorndike Test Shows Men Quicker Mentally Than Women
Bridgeport Contemporary club members underwent the Thorndike mental test directed by Prof KE Thorndike of Columbia University. Men averaged 14 while women averaged 86, with the top score of 135 shared by one man and one woman, indicating men as a group showed stronger mental alertness in the test.
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KE. J. Thorndike
Columbia University
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Uncle Sam
William Jackson Grippen
Park Avenue
President to Formally Announce Coal Commission Members
Washington December 18 The pending notice from President Wilson will name the three member coal commission created to investigate wages working conditions and prices in the industry under the settlement of the bituminous coal strike The president will publish the duties in a letter tomorrow Unofficial reports name John J White former UMWA leader and Rembrandt Peale as miners and operators nominees with a public representative still unnamed Palmer’s assurances that miners return to work guided the selections
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Commission of Three
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Commission Ts
White House
Palmer
Senate
John J. White
United Mine Workers of America
Rembrandt Peale
Pennsylvania
Auto damaged in rear end collision at Cambridge street corner
Samuel Tabola of 472 Helen street told police his car was damaged last night in a rear end crash at Pembroke street and Barnum avenue. He said the machine owned and operated by C. N. Macly of Cambridge, Massachusetts, struck the back of his vehicle after he stopped at the trolley corner.
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Samuel Tabola
Helen Street
C. N. Macly
Cambridge
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Tabola
Pembroke Street
Barnum Ave
Berger Returns to Congress by Large Majority
Victor Berger socialist was re elected to Congress from Wisconsin's Fifth District defeating Republican fusion candidate Henry Bodenstab by 4806 votes. Berger total 24367 to 19561 with about 9000 of about 53000 registered voters staying away. Governor Philipp warned the seat may stay vacant until 1920 if contested.
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Victor Berger
Congress
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Henry H. Baddenstab
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Bodenstab
Uate
House
FE. L. Philipp
Socialist Party
United States
Bodenstub
Housatonic Freezes Thickly And River Navigation Ceases
The Housatonic River from Stratford to Derby and Shelton iced over for the winter amid a northeast gale and heavy snow. Ice five to seven inches thick blocked traffic. only limited service possible toward Stratford. Bridgeport tug Robert McAllister broke ice but found passage safe. The Sulley with five barges for Bridgeport and one for New Haven could not proceed, returning for shelter. Coal cargos totaling about 3,000 tons were loaded on four Bridgeport boats. Most steamers are tied up in eastern ports until the storm passes. Continued on Page Meo.
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Rosten
Chance to learn how to reduce the High Cost of Living
A compositor at Rockwell & Company’s ad altered pricing in a Bridgeport Post display, trimming the phrase High Cost of Living to H C L. The misprint changed coats from 475 dollars to 4.75, suggesting a dramatic cut. The garb offered was moleskin coats trimmed with squirrel, advertised at a startlingly low price before the decimal error was noticed.
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Bridgeport Post
Rockwell & Company
D Annunzios Withdrawal Vote Postponed in Imigame
The plebiscite on whether Gabriele D Annunzio's forces should leave Flame was postponed due to persistent factional objections and demands by extremists to keep the garrison. Voting is expected to be rescheduled for a later date when conditions are quieter.
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Associated Press
Gabriale D' Annunzio
Flame
Sugar control bill advances to avoid Christmas recess
Congress moves to extend government control over sugar through June 30 1920 with broad powers to set prices and distribution. Senate leaders accept a compromise backed by Louisiana senators and House leaders, aiming for passage before recess and sending the measure to President Wilson for signature.
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House
Congress Hustles for Christmas Recess and Key Legislation
Washington dispatch reports Congress pushing to recess for Christmas as Senate and House leaders aim to finish urgent measures before January 6. Priority items include railroad, sugar relief, war risk allowance, and immigration deportation, with leaders pledging limited activity until the new year.
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Embezzlement Charge Against Patrick Collins Driver
Patrick Collins a 19 year old driver from 106 Davis Avenue was arrested on embezzlement charges. The warrant was sworn by Bridgeport Produce Company, and he is to be arraigned in City Court this morning.
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Patrick Collins
Davis ‘Avenue
Bridgeport Produce Company
Special section previews church programs in Bungay Post
The Bungay Post announces a special section highlighting magical programs to be presented in various churches tomorrow. Readers are invited to follow the schedule and attend events at participating venues.
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Bungay
Toomorrow
Senate wrestles peace pact fight with compromise plan
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee reopens debate to craft a compromise on the peace treaty. Republicans seek changes to attract Democratic support while preserving treaty gains. Some push for Knox’s alternate ratification with covenant exclusion, but two thirds may block it. Democratic resistance and calls for a January conference persist as both parties favor ratification with reservations.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Innox
Pennsylvania
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Knox
Lieut Rosso Vanishes With Benefactor's Valuables
Frank Caliggia reports that David Rosso posing as an ex lieutenant of the aviation corps fled with 9600 in cash overcoat two pairs of shoes and several pieces of jewelry valued as his hosts claimed. Rosso arrived in Bridgeport two weeks earlier and was entertained by the Italian community culminating in a banquet at Venice restaurant before disappearing yesterday afternoon.
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David Rosso
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Bridgeport
Aviation Corps
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Pseuudoaviator
Caliggia
Allageti
Arms for Rebels Delivered by Jenkins in Puebla Case
New Indian witnesses in Puebla testified they saw William Jenkins, the American consular agent, deliver arms and ammunition to rebels before his capture. The Indians said the arms were to form the first installment of Jenkins' ransom, according to Puebla dispatches.
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Wiliam
Jenking
Tndiane
Dastardly and Cowardly Surrender of Public Sighs in Coal War
A. M. Ogle, chair of the National Coal Operators Association, testified before the Senate committee that Attorney General Palmer urged compromise on the soft coal strike beyond the 14 percent wage increase. Operators rejected the plan as a "dastardly, cowardly surrender of the public's rights" and warned of jail risk if Judge Anderson intervened.
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A. M. Ogle
National Coal Operators Association
Senate
Palmer
Olwe
Ogle
Anderson
Indianapolis
Senate Fails to Vote on Cummins Railroad Bill
Washington December 19 After a 12 hour session the Senate failed to vote on the Cummins railroad bill and adjourned near midnight with a plan to vote at 3 30 tomorrow. A concurrent vote on the sugar control bill was set for 11 30 tomorrow. The Republican Steering committee urged swift action, claiming near success in overcoming opposition as minor amendments were settled and labor clauses and wage guarantees debated.
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Senate
Walsh
Massachusetts
Senate Passes $33 Million Urgency Deficiency Bill
Washington December 19 the Senate passed an urgency deficiency appropriation bill totaling 33 million dollars. It includes 23 million for increased war risk insurance allowances.
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Washington
Senate
Six Ships to Be Launched In One Day at Moore Yard
Washington Rec. 19 reports Chairman Payne of the Shipping Board will press a button to launch the first of six vessels in one day at Moore Shipbuilding yard, Oakland California. The event will set a world record for launching six ships by the same yard.
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Demand for government interpellation over stock scandal
Paris dispatches report Deputy Paul Lafont demanding an interpellation on alleged pilfered American stocks. The French justice department ordered an inquiry into unauthorized sales of American stocks purchased by France for Germany, with millions of francs in goods shipped to Germany for large profit.
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Paul Lafont
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Germany
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Fratade
Palmer Grilled in Coal Strike Probe Asserts He Forced Miners
Attorney General Palmer testified before the Senate coal strike investigation detailing government actions. He claimed the “firm, strong hand” forced miners to yield amid the bituminous strike. Ogle, operator leaders’ chair, described Palmer urged compromise and a tougher stance, amid injunctive threats and mediation efforts as Garfield’s wage proposal was debated. The hearing ended with indications of continued inquiry into the strike’s conduct and government role. Fire in chimney injures none. home at 131 Noble Ave reports slight damage.
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Washington
Senate Coal
le Alfred M. Ogle
Bituminous Coal Operators’ Association
Garfield
United Mine Workers
Pala
Wilson
Palm
Joseph P
Treasury Glass
Gene
Railroads Times
Vlans
Prosecutor Ordered to Show Cause for White Detention
Newark dispatch reports Supreme Court Justice Franck J. Swayzen ordered Prosecutor Edmund C. Gaskill of Atlantic county to produce Charles S. White and Mrs Edith L. Jones and show cause why they should not be held over for further action in connection with the murder case of three year old Silly Dansey. The men have been jailed since December 9 without a hearing.
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Edmund C. Gaskill
Atlantic County
Charles S. White
Edith L. Jones
Silly Dansey
Supreme Cort
Charles C. Binck
Mays Landing
Supreme Court
Franck J.swayzen
White
Mra Jones
Gaskill
Atlantic City
Swayzen
Burglary Insurance Rates Up 20 Percent by Association
New York December 19 Burglaries cited as risk drive a 20 percent rate increase by the Burglar Insurance Underwriters Association. The hike applies immediately to policies under $2,000 in New Jersey Westchester Rockland Rhode Island Massachusetts and four Connecticut townships and will spread to cities over 100000 population with some exceptions.
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Two More Men for the Fire Prevention Work
The ordinance committee discussed amending the fire prevention bureau to add two members. A report will be presented at the next common council meeting. The request aims to manage growing city duties and expand the bureau’s capacity.
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Common Council
Bridgeport Post Circulation Department Contact Note
A notice directs readers to report delivery issues to the Circulation Department at 7 Telephone Barnum 6100, POST PUBLISHING CG, for timely newspaper service across the Bridgeport Telegram Evening Post and Sunday Post.
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