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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1919
Page
7
RPOTLATFENSPALA Dec 26 President Samuel Rea on the Pennsylvania railroad argues for higher interstate commerce commission rates to save railroads from collapse. He outlines essential features including adequate rates, war debt payment, continued standard compensation, and sufficient capital to finish authorized additions and equipment.
Washington dispatch reports another large American oil well in the Tampico region was closed by order of the Mexican government. Officials say the well had produced for over a year and was drilled in compliance with regulations in force at the time. The State Department sought fuller details on the seizure.
Metal trades workers in Bridgeport have formed a Metal Trades Council. Club rooms and headquarters will open January 1 at 1194 Main Street with pool tables writing desks and furnishings. After January 1 rooms will be open to members at all times. Ira M. Ornburn aided the organization after summer efforts to resolve shop disputes from unauthorized strikes.
A copper and silver dinner service valued at 14.00 will be presented to Captain John H. Day ton, commander of the battleship Arizona, by a Arizona delegation led by I W Mix and including Senator Henry Ashhurst and Mrs Ashhurst. Sailors will guard the gift at the Waldorf Astoria as the centerpiece, with the main piece a copper figure of a miner, and all metal sourced from Arizona mines.
Kingston Jamaica December 26 conductors and motormen strike for more pay as a Canadian firm running the street railway incurs heavy losses. Government power to take the lines may be invoked if service does not resume within 48 hours. Premier Nitti signals substantial victory loan subscriptions in Rome for January sales.
The Common Pilas court hears Kaiherita Artie of Norwalk seeking recovery on a note against Steve Novak of Norwalk after attempts to obtain payment were not successful. The action centers on a tie for 300 dollars and requests relief from the debtor.
Physicians urge Pepto-Mangan for convalescents recovering from influenza and other infectious diseases. The advertisement claims it builds red blood, restores vitality, and improves appetite, available in liquid or tablet form as the genuine Gude's Pepto-Mangan.
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