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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1920
Page
8
Eberlin, Jan. 2. President Ebert issued a New Year manifesto warning that 1920 will decide whether Germany remains a nation or collapses. He urged Germans to close ranks, unite under common danger, and aid in the restoration of the fatherland.
Chicago January 2 A psychology experiment forced 200 prisoners to witness the hanging of Rafalo Durrago, a convicted murderer. The setup placed inmates around the scaffold as the trap fell, producing a chilling chant from higher tiers: Where do we eat. The execution ended with the murderer dead and the crowd’s cry repeating.
Sweden’s foreign office issued a communique announcing a temporary prolongation of the 1921 Sweden Germany commercial treaty until March 1. The pact required three months notice of expiration, which has been given, signaling an imminent termination by either side.
Horace Wheeler died at home in Bethel after a lifetime as a hat maker. He was the oldest member of the Masonic Veterans Association of Connecticut and died last night in his 92nd year, a native of Bethel.
Jeremiah Hurley a prominent resident of Shelpon died at home from pneumonia after being taken in Monday. He leaves four sons and eight daughters including Robert Hurley of Bridgeport. Funeral arrangements are not listed in the fragment.
Dublin reports seven cars smashed in two days with drivers attacked as strikers press government to drop permit rule. Near Mullingar Westmeath a car was riddled by bullets. chauffeur escaped by leaping from the vehicle. Megs B. Russell resigns as Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce assistant secretary after three years. succession pending. Dan River Mills workers receive wage increase.
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