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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1919
Page
8
Fire Chief Johnson issue annual holiday warning against candles on trees or windows as decorations due to fire risk. He urges safe use of electric lights, removal of paper and excess decorations, and cautions against overheated furnaces and loose drafts before bed.
William J. Seeley estimates the current 21.9 mill tax could climb to about 26 mills next year due to higher salaries for teachers firefighters and policemen plus greater library and departmental costs. He notes the exact rate depends on the January grand list and projects a grand list near 230 million with the higher budget.
In Winnipeg Manitoba counsel for R B Russell charged with seditious conspiracy failed to introduce evidence alleging that Royal Northwest Mounted Police officers bribed and coerced former agent Daghaluk to testify against Russell. Judge Metcalfe ruled Daghaluk a defence witness and barred prejudicial testimony toward other crown witnesses.
Washington December 19 Subscriptions of more than 700 9 million have been received by the treasury to the new issue of certificates of indebtedness dated December 15 and maturing June 15 1924 with interest at 4 1 2 per cent. Less than one third of the subscriptions were paid for in certificates of other series and the result was very gratifying to the treasury.
Annie Sargood aged seventy five died of heart disease in London after nine years since her husband’s death. She had not undressed or slept in bed and died in her chair. An accidental death case, William Moran found dead in his room at 71 State Street after housemates smelled smoke and forced entry. he worked for Bryant Electric Co.
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