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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1920

Page

17

Big Fund Needed for European Aid

New York Feb 3 At a religious relief conference it was urged that at least 50 million dollars in addition to current funds is needed to relieve distress in Europe and the Near East. The meeting, called by the federal council of churches of Christ in America, included representatives from the inter-church world movement and other bodies.

New York Europe Near East Inter-Church World Movement M.C. Ay American Friends’ Service Committee Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Poland National Lutheran Council Red Cross

Soviet Renounces Esthonian Claims in Peace Pact

The Russo Esthonian treaty recognizes Esthonia’s independence and the Soviet Union renounces sovereignty over Esthonia while agreeing to help maintain its neutrality if internationally recognized. Prisoners will be repatriated, Estonia gains railway access to Moscow, rights to 2,500,000 acres of woodland, and electricity from Narova rapids. Russia pays 15,000,000 rubles in gold.

REVAL Esthonia Rhuasia Esthenia Ithonia Moscow Narova

Immigration Rush Predicted as New York Sees Influx

New York, Feb 3. Alfred Hampton, assistant commissioner general of immigration, says the United States faces a record immigration surge. After meetings with Ellis Island officials to plan expanded facilities, January arrivals rose while November departures reached about 49,000. Hampton notes many returning migrants bring relatives and predicts the spring influx will surpass previous heavy years. War era dock processing slowed as efforts shift to expanded stations.

New Yorsn United States Alfred Hampton Washington Ellis Island Hampton

RR Bill Nearing Final Agreement

Washington Feb 2 Senate and House conferees on railroad reorganization legislation moved toward an agreement after weeks of deadlock. They accepted elimination of compulsory consolidation and kept the Fisch Bill provisions while shifting labor and anti strike rules to the interstate commerce commission. Remaining disagreements concern labor provisions and immigrant handling, with adjournment postponed until tomorrow.

Washington Senate House Cummins Fisch Transportation Board Interstate Commercs Commisson Commerees

Compensation Awards Announced by Voluntary Agreement

Compensation Commissioner reported awards to several workers under voluntary agreements. Stella Miostepska of Burns-Rassick Co. receives $0.42 weekly until returning to work after injuries. Albert Docker of Whiting Manufacturing to receive $1 weekly. Isadore Orlina of Rawmaford employed by Stinnins Manufacturing also listed.

Buckingham Mmn Stella Miostepska Warrencourt Burns-Rassick Co Derember Blake Roeten Avenue Marsh Bros Cys Albert Docker Henry Avert Whiting Manufacturing Jett H Deeenwert Isadore Orlina Rawmaford Stinnins Manufacturing

Injury suit over lumber load claims reduced compensation

Frank Jamrozy files against Travelers Insurance for eyesight injury from lumber carrying on June 22 at a site selling wares for $20.42. Commissioner Buck Ingham cut the award after delaying report by a year, reducing the claimant to $19.21 weekly for 78 weeks.

Frank Jamrozy Travelers T Insurance Company Buck Ingham Ele

Careless Shampooing Spoils the Hair

An advertisement promotes caution in shampooing and extols pure coconut oil shampoo as the best option. It claims common soaps irritate the scalp, cause brittleness, and suggests using refined coconut oil shampoo in small amounts to cleanse hair, rinse clean, and leave scalp soft and hair bright. Coconut oil shampoo is marketed as affordable and suitable for the whole family.

St. Very

Mormon Tells of Mexican Arrest as Hearings Open

El Paso Texas February 3 witness S H Venter, with five prior Mexican arrests, testifies before Senate subcommittees on the Mexican situation. He recounts Mormon colonists hardships in Chihuahua from 1919 to their withdrawal and property devastation across five colonies, with some Americans returning by factional consent. Senate chairmen promise witnesses to aid, not attack, Mexicans. Enrico Malatesta, Italian anarchist, is released after interrogation following arrest on a Pisa train after an inflammatory speech.

EL Paso Texas S. H. Venter Senate Chihuahua Mexico Smith Rome Enrico Malatesta Chamber of Deputies Leghorn Pisa

Oxidaze advertised as relief for bronchial asthma

An advertisement from Worcester physician endorsement promotes Oxidaze tablets made from casendal oils to soothe irritated air passages and ease breathing. It claims rapid relief for nighttime asthma symptoms and promises a full refund if buyers are not satisfied. Sold at Hindle Pharmacy and J D Hartigan with a money back guarantee.

Worcester Mass Hindle Pharmacy J. D. Hartigan

Goodbye Dyspepsia Advertisement Teaser

A newspaper ad touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal remedy for stomach troubles caused by heavy meals or poor digestion. It claims the tablets enrich gastric juice, rest the stomach, and relieve belching sour risings and loss of appetite, priced at 50 cents a box.

Stuart

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