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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1920

Page

2

Walnut Beach Social Club Organized Amid Newberry Election Fight

Walnut Beach residents form a social club amid a heated Newberry election dispute. Officers named include BE, Yale Fig Win from New Haven reports. The story also notes ongoing government and defense investigations and a Detroit attorney's interest in a film exchange.

Walnut Beach Newberry YALE New Haven Reb Columbia Dave Dudley Bretberg Detroit Vastinad Michi- Ty

Fire Promotions Debate Slated by Civil Service Board

A civil service inquiry into fire department promotions considers platoon systems and fairness. Whitney of the National Board of Fire Underwriters leads the commission reviewing department conditions and possible favoritism. The board aims to produce recommendations on promotion practices as telegraphed in a forthcoming report and notes recent city improvements including new fire pools and building frontage.

Owly Ional Pherea Whitney National Board of Fire T Ogiyi Nations Board of Free Lader Syed Ay Abs Mtrilndy Charles Woendzoek Gaorgs Savbhatyt Cpaev Geneaebls Stuer Jotun Leewerke Mataril Baal

Hughes Praises Hoover's War Era Work

In New York a meeting honored Herbert Hoover for wartime and postwar service. Charles Hughes lauded Hoover's leadership during Belgium's invasion and the European crisis, praising his American decisiveness and bipartisan trust from foreign governments.

New York Herbert Hoover Warene America Charles &. Hughen Erie Fort Hoover Wile Hughes Belgium Euerope Espendituce

Coal price rise blamed on railroads for car shortages

Washington February 18 The cost of coal blamed on rail transportation limits and rising operating costs. I H Wortings president of the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Association told Senate committees that wage demands and mine strikes spurred a 34 percent coal wage rise and that adequate rail service could have prevented higher consumer prices. He warned further increases are not justified and cited industry disruption by railways as the root cause.

Washington I. H. Workings New York Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Senate Watking Jala Pandle Rail Rotd Administratie M Wales

Mine sub-treasuries to be abolished plan proposed

The House Appropriations Committee reports a plan to abolish nine federal sub-treasuries and two assay offices in the nine state capitals. The proposal outlines legislative approval steps and dates for implementation.

Washington Taral

Weather forecast for Eastern New York and New England

Partial readable weather notice indicates colder Thursday and Friday with higher pressure along the Atlantic coast. Mentions generally unsettled conditions across southern New England and nearby areas, with references to a northward and coastal influence on temperatures and patterns.

New York New Eagland Briday Mississippi Atlantic Coast New England

Agrarians Denounce German Vice Premier at Rally

A reading of a 1920s parliamentary report notes agrarians denouncing German vice premier Bisalin. Speakers yelled threatening phrases as Maria Braberger and other financiers’ representatives were named. Discussion touched on labor agitation and demands, with calls to curb wage claims to protect agricultural production.

Bisalin Iirlay Huang Maria Mraberger Wieeenremler Omnisetor Mun Aiiay Vhe Ghalrmasy von Wagesheim

Obituary notices for Wilhel wing ust and others at local funeral homes

A sequence of funeral notices and obituaries from a local paper records services held yesterday at multiple churches and mortuaries. Names include Abs Wilhel wing ust of William, George P. Poruy, Albert I McCullouph, Thomas Verhes, Willan Layneh, and others. Burials occurred at Mountain Grove Cemetery, St Michael's, and Lakeview. services conducted by various clergy, with attendees and mourners named.

Withelning Kost Wiyara Abs William P. Poruy Broad Street Benjamin Ryol Bhe Puily Episcopal Ch Prins Flolbrook Aolbert I McCullouph Thomas Verhes Willan Layneh Mountain Grove Erent G. Winton Syprett George Winton Edwin J. Winton Torrectieyl Avenue Wineas Tame Willan Jepson St. Seopa Oe Lukes Takevbetatte Ournecery Mie Nellie Stratford St. Janes’ Church Wind LeClerc Shepherds of Bethishent Virginia Baker Herbert Baker Undertaking Partors Ling Scott & Redgate Golden Pill Lakeview Nora, Garrigan Nora Garrigan Famay Requien St. Charles Dennis Moran Michael J. Carnicke St John’s Slovak Church Patel J. McGinney Eubecaacon Patricks Sullivan Patrick McGuire Michael Sullivan Thomas O'Leary Daniel John Connor St. Michael’s Cemetery Father Moran John Steel John Steele Howard Aye Plorence Borviaes Eoureh Burlay Michael Mary Cl. Ray Mary C. Ray Warner Y. Ray Tor Badhin St Vincant Ehudgon Tulle M Traymend Muolune, Scort & Tea

Wilson Note Sparks Debate On Peace Terms And US Role

The article discusses Wilson’s note and calls for practical steps to secure his approval, the rejection of a direct move toward demobilization, and the varying reactions of Britain, Italy, and other powers. It notes a cautious US stance, pending further consultations, with emphasis on Lebanon, Armenia, and the broader peace process in Paris and London conferences.

Haly Jugo Slavin Ieuan Q Stautex Way Trea Natlung Atume Lans State Department Ting Cothey Hagtern Auriatic Waters Genere Lendency Mailars Depar Qaid Wrenve Britain Italy American Favernnis United States Wilson U. S United State America Paris Dace State Department Luckey Pomcord Waly Wit Ayle Amerzan Koverimeonk Aelay Armenia

Express Platform Workers End Strike Armistice Declared

An armistice ends a strike by about fifty five platform workers employed by the American Rail Express. The workers had walked out last night over salary terms. A committee met with the company and a truce was agreed as talks continue on monthly pay. Officers report the dispute settled temporarily with threat of further action if terms aren’t met.

Raling Express Atrike

Why Colds Lead to Pneumonia

An article argues colds can develop into pneumonia if untreated and emphasizes nutrition as a body strengthening remedy. It warns against cough syrups and tonics, advocating a food-based approach to nourish the system and expel poisons, stating other treatments may worsen outcomes.

Allie John

Williams Pink Pills for Rheumatism Relief Story

A woman describes severe rheumatism pain that left her unable to lift objects and disrupted sleep. After two weeks on Williams Pink Pills her strength, appetite, color, and sleep improved, with pains diminishing until complete relief. The ad invites readers to request the free book “Building Up the Blood” and order postpaid.

Williams

Bridgeport Philately Club Meeting Notice

Regular meeting of the Bridgeport Philately Club set for Thursday February 8 in Meigs' Blas Room 220. Mr. Gale and stamp collectors invited to attend.

Bridgeport Philaitty Club Meigs' Blas

Kitchen Maid Cabinet Demonstration at American Hardware Stores

A sales notice invites readers to a Kitchen Maid Cabinet demonstration this week. Purchasers have a chance to win a free piece aluminum set and a promotional slogan proclaims Let the Kitchen Maid be your Kitchen Aid. The ad cites the American Hardware Stores Incorporated location at Fatrield Avenue and Middle Street.

Fatrield Avenue Middle Street

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