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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
5
Washington officials say President Wilson will have a quiet New Year’s Day at the White House. He overtaxed himself on his birthday Sunday while celebrating with family. Mr and Mrs Francis B Saura visiting the White House are expected to remain over New Year’s Day.
New York on December 31 the Methodist Episcopal board of foreign missions announced it will ship food clothing and medical supplies from this city Saturday for distribution from Vibors Finland to aid Baltic populations in Finland Russia Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland and parts of Russia and Siberia amid wartime hunger.
A list of deceased former state officers includes General Thomas L. Watson of Bridgeport, James P. Pigott of New Haven, Deputy State Treasurer B. Frank Marsh, and Colonel James W. Cheney, among others. The notice notes thirty three deaths and highlights notable names from Hartford.
A Moscow wireless message says Bolshevik forces advance on General Deni g and Rostov on Don evacuations have begun, with many activities moved to Vladikavkaz amid martial law in Bulgaria due to unrest and high costs.
New York report quotes United States minister to Switzerland Dees Stovall saying the world depends on a league of nations. He cites U S hesitation on treaties and warns isolation risks. He urges organized opposition to block delays that threaten global welfare, credit, and trade amid war aftermath.
A garrison of 600 government troops at Shikotiva near Ladivostok mutinied on May 21 and joined partisan forces. They killed two officers who refused to defect and seized four machine guns along with government ammunition and supplies.
Jean Dupuy longtime Petit Parisien director and former minister died in Parts at 3 o clock this afternoon after a short illness.
Paris professor Vidal outlined methods to extend life including strict diet sobriety muscle exercise and continence in a discussion before the academy of sciences. He cited that life expectancy has increased with more people reaching old age and noted ancient centuries as a contrast to today’s statistics.
Samuel S. Barney, a former congressman serving four terms and recently a judge for the court of claims at Washington, died today at his home in Migwatiker Wisconsin. He was 16.
A vintage ad touts SEVEN BARKS as a remedy for stomach and liver issues. It claims seven bark cures digestive distress, improves bile flow, and restores health, beauty, and sleep, urging readers to buy SPRICH 50 Cents and not accept substitutes.
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