Bearish outlook dominates Wall Street in February 1920
The Bridgeport Telegram surveys a weak technical position after recent advances, with railroads seen as headed toward private ownership. Traders expect salary cuts and layoffs, deflation, and a looming appetite for cash as stocks face pressure. Intermittent buying by professionals targets low priced rail stocks amid pending railroad regulation.
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Bridgeport ‘Telegram
Wall Street
Csew York
AS Walls
Cnet
Citi
Wines
Rkting
Tong
Ralikrounds
Washingtons
Anvaon
Old Plan for Railroad Merger Destined to Happen, Says Hills Plan
Old plan for railroad merger among Great Northern Northern Pacific Union Pacific and Burlington eyed by Hill and Morgan as a unified system under government regulation. Government support seen in recent years, New Haven New England lines linked plus regional consolidation. Government protection and elimination of duplications projected to boost efficiency and curb overcharge risk. Rubber goods Brazil offers 50 percent income guarantee for early rubber factory with conditions.
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Outhern Pacific
Great Norther
Burlington
New England
Holland
Sc Northern Securities Co
Wnder
United Oraingis i
Great Northern
Nor- Sanern
Paclie
Union Pacific
Hill
Morgan
Sieault
Harrimante
Svex
United States
New Haven
J.D. Organ
Neaw Haven
Charles
Len
New Haean
Mgew
Ward Eliott
Eaident
Xew
Haver Beite Josen
Preaidenten
Xthern Pacific
Flore
Tis
Ang
eeSecurition Corporation
Chit Corpora Pa
Pennsylvanii
Morgen
Hit
Calroad
Ero
Congress
Commission
Jemura Ig Ba
Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Chile Coal Prices Rise Amid Production Costs
In Santiago Fab shows soft coal selling at about 325 per ton while production costs hover near five dollars per ton. The earnings of miners are driven by high coal prices as industry consolidation occurs among major producers in Araula province. Chile’s coal output reaches about two million tons annually though wage and output data reflect broader economic trends in Philadelphia and London markets.
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Santiago
Chile
Fis
Raineys
Panion Watch
Segal
Araula
Calle
Twyadolplaia
Feo
Phelphia
Sil Piaasek
Soaking Foreigners in Berlin Stores
Berlin on February 22 reports foreign shop assistants betraying their identity face a 10 percent surcharge over retail prices for Germans. The measure follows a suggestion by the Berlin chamber of commerce due to the low exchange rate of German currency.
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Berlin
Berlitt Chamber of Commerce
Boy Returns After Five Years Amid War and High Living Costs
A boy, Joremy Haglandry, is reunited with his father in Reston after five years apart spent wandering Syria with his brothers, amid famine and war. The journey included time with British and other armies. an American consul helped, and a Red Cross worker brought him home. The piece links his story to national lumber market concerns and forest policy debates.
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Syria
Joremy Haglandry
Reston
Max
Eister
Erandtaier
Hoe
Tures
Youngeter
Joseph
America
Boston
Red Cross
United States
American Marine Insurance Curbed Says Report
A special report by insurance expert S. Hubner for the Shipping Board and Merchant Marine Committee urges lifting restrictions on American marine insurance. Foreign firms hold a large share of 1918 premiums, with recommendations to tax profits not gross premiums, promote American firms abroad, and streamline regulation.
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Washington
Hubner
Shipping Board
House Committee On
Marina
Amaueliv
Peofensor Huebror
United States Navy
Man Payne
Lehrbach
Maine
Conference on Russia Paris February 22 report
Premier Jerand with state secretaries for merchant marine and review, left for London to discuss policies. Foreign Minister Holabia joined to urge alignment with the government in Bonn and signal potential regulatory changes, while Signor Xites advocated resuming regular relations with the Aktoacow government amid tensions.
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Paris
Mil Jerand
Alling
London
ViLerio Holabia
Uie
Ot Ty Conpell
Bontautiis
A. Millenamd
Adda
Xites
Atoacow
Mitlorind
Renin
Not Wood Alcohol Rumor Redressed in London News
London reports a government statement denying any wood alcohol from the United States is contaminated in rye and maize spirits sold locally. The notice seeks to calm fears among Londoners who believed they faced poisoning from imported whiskey blends.
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London
St.toon Jawbinner
United States
Witlakes
Badern
Educators Gather for National Education Association Meet
In Cleveland Ohio more than 9000 educators attended the Centennial meeting of the National Education Association department of superintendence. About 1000 delegates from the area are expected to join Tuesday morning. A conference of the national emergency in education committee discussed teacher shortages salaries and the Smith Townsend bill creating a secretary of education and a 1000000000 annual federal subsidy for public schools.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Fess
Department of
National Educasion Association
Deloga
Smith-Townar
Dead New York and Brooklyn Soldiers Honored in War Memorial Certificates
War memorial certificates were presented to the nearest kin of 4 673 New York and Brooklyn soldiers who died in World War I. The ceremonies occurred in armories citywide with the American Legion and thousands of friends in attendance. Major General John J. O'Ryan, former commander of the 27th Division, spoke at the Seventh Regiment Armory and urged against removing American soldiers’ remains from France, warning of ghastly consequences.
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New York
Brooklyn
American Legion
Gadfers
John
O'Ryan
27Th Doldation
Seventh Regiment
France
Washington Remembered Paris Luncheon Attended by Officials
On the anniversary of Washington’s remembrance Hugh Wallace the American ambassador hosted a luncheon for representatives in Paris including the Brazilian ambassador and envoys from Algeria Chile Cuba Bolivia Mexico Peru Guatemala Uruguay and Honduras. A wreath was laid on the Washington statue in Paris by Americans living there and Wallace attended the ceremony.
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Paris
Remeth
George Waashinster
Hugh &. Wallace
Anfoadsador
Goday Code
Algenia
Chile
Cuba
Bolivia
Mexlca
Peru
Guatemala
Livuguay
Hegador
Washington
Americana ‘Ving
Wallace
Relief workers recruited for Turkey aid mission
Three men and a woman with welfare experience in France will join relief efforts in Turkey. The East relief agency announced the team will sail for Turkey to assist in relief work, continuing America’s aid initiative.
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New York
Thiriy
France
Felilay
Turkey
Pope Extends Help and Talks of Turkish Peace Delegation
The article reports on European diplomacy with references to Turkey appointing a head peace delegate and notable figures including Natty dey and Hikmiet dey. It notes stock market movement at Ke by a Wee and mentions Austria abiding by a treaty with Budapest.
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Constantin PL
Bate Sihee
Dace Tun
Tewtit Paxlia
Ameren
Stracheld
Reid
Renner
Budapest
Austria
St. Geremaine
Son of China’s Smoke King Plans War on Cigarettes
A garbled report profiles Kan Chussung’s son Timothy Yu in America. It notes a return to China to wage anti cigarette action, mentions Ella Woo-huns from Chicago and Oberlin ties, and references a lineage to a Chinese king with a tobacco business. The text is fragmented but centers on a notable family aiming to combat smoking.
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China
Kan Chussung
America
Caine Ant
Timothy Yuw
Agradwale
Oberlin
English Prohibition Debate Draws British Ire
London reports reveal British anger over an alleged plan to spend 10 million pounds on global prohibition propaganda led by American groups. Critics say foreign meddling in UK life is unwelcome amid postwar issues and domestic restraint. The Times and Saturday Review question feasibility and warn against coercive influence while noting Wales campaigns.
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London
Great Britain
Faw Jave
Salls
Saturday Review
Rementhy
Wales
Washington
Ameriog
Benin
SINE FOR DIAMONDS FAMINE FEARS HIT ENGLAND AND U S
Reports from New York note a famine fear for diamonds in the United States amid surprising England demand as buyers in New York and London react to shifting wealth. The text indicates trade tension and fluctuating prices with limited readable details on names or dates.
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London
Mek
New York
United States
England
América
Two Boys Rescued After Pond Emergency
Two boys were rescued after being stranded at a pond amid a waterlogged area. Lifeguards and nearby residents helped pull them to safety as onlookers watched anxiously.
Theft charge tied to Copley Plaza jewelry case
Boston report details a man identified as Mel Gattege Henderson facing larceny and breaking and entering charges. Alleged theft occurred at Copley Plaza hotel involving jewelry worth substantial value. Warrants and treatment in a medical facility are noted. case references include online aliases and a November issued warrant.
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Boston
Paris Seeks City Loan To Buy Foodstuffs
The Paris city council discusses a proposed loan of 60,000 dollars to finance purchases of fodder and other essentials for the community. Details remain unclear in the fragment, but officials aim to secure funds for supply needs.
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Paris
Sounell
Davie
Canada
Beardsley Will Provides $250,009 To Charities Involved
Probate court allocates 250009 to various charities. United Congregational Church Bridgeport gets income from trust. Henry N Beardsley memory adds 3000 to Huntington Congregational, Stratford Congregational, Bridgeport Christian Union. Ward and Bennett named among beneficiaries. gifts include 1900 to Bridgeport Protective Association.
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Sarah A. Beardsley
Jueal
United Congregational Church
Bridgeport Boys
Bridgeport
Henry N. Beardsley
Congregational Church of Huntington
Stratford
Milford Firehouse Opens New Temporary HQ in Milford
Milford notes report the Milford fire department establishing the temporary headquarters of Torr Trembull Leach fire company No 4 after destruction of their Ardenousa building by fire. The new 12 by 30 foot structure will house apparatus and provide sleeping quarters for one person, funded by a $230 town appropriation.
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Milford
Fey
Rae
Moshershin
Tay
Joan Menry Bell
New Haven
New Sistele
Aerperiwenitent
Malford
Ty Brown
Seilean
Deaton
Balaford
Danes Hall
Annena
Nine Women to Serve on California Jury
A report from Los Angeles notes that nine women will serve on a California jury related to a fatal accident near Nut Beach. The proceedings tie to the death of Samuel Tine and involve multiple local figures and witnesses in the inquiry.
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California
Los Angele
Connen-Ion
Saniel Tine
Gurd
Personal Tax Notice In Bridgeport Tax Collector Hours
Notice announces annual personal tax of two dollars for residents aged 27 to 60 due at Bridgeport City Hall Tax Collector offices starting February 1 1920. Hours 8 AM to 4 PM weekdays and Saturday 3 AM to 12 noon for tax collection. Executors Clara B Corrusier Laura B Marsh oversee estate matters with six months to present claims. payment requests to Clara B Corrusier and Laura B Marsh at provided addresses.
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Gemputntion
City Hall
Bridgeport
Cann
Howard F. Smith
Connect Trict
Clarissa W. Carbisi
Bridgenors
Clara B. Corrusier
South Ave
Laura B. Marsh
Colorado Ave
Stratford Se wer Extension Plans Hear Public March 1920
Notice from Stratford Sewer Commissioners states proposed sewer extension along Jase Street Warner Street Homes Nolan Place and Wyom hearing set in Town Hall on March 1 1920 at 2 pm. Copies of plans are on file with Town Clerk for public review.
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Stratford
Board of Sewer Commissioners
Strateford
Jase Street
Warner Street
Nolan Street
Place
At & Co.m
Beardsley
B. ¢. Warner
Paul F. Goodie
Sewer Commissioners
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Main ST
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Newfield Bank & Trust Company
Stratford Ave
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Central Ave
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Condor
Bridgeport Gas Rights
William R. Bull
Sequrity Bite
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J. M. Cowperthwait
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