Italy's mercantile fleet shrinks as wartime losses loom
Rome reports Italy lost 39 percent of pre war mercantile tonnage by 1939 due to submarines storms and breakups. English chartered 96 ships while Italy plans three billion lire to boost shipbuilding and cut foreign dependency amid stalled imports and rising costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Sprott
International News Service
Star
Rome
Ministry of Transports
Kalyy
Mary
Fron
Danua
Italy
Swo Matinos
Ines
Trieste
Istria
Ital
England
Maine
North America
India
Australia
Great Britain
South America
Mgaterranean
Nitti
Urges Uniform Laws for Divorce and Marriage
Rev William Sheafe of Christchurch Brooklyn led a delegation before the house judiciary committee urging uniform divorce and marriage laws for the United States. He proposed two weeks notice for marriage, federal courts grant divorces, state courts keep jurisdiction in legal separations, and warned of an alarming rise in divorces due to defective laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awashington
Ternational News Service
United States
House
William Sheafe
Christchurch
Brooklyn
Sheafe
Belongings in Street Spark Fight Between Lodger and Landlady
Steve Scovich of 554 Crescent Place was fined five dollars and costs by Judge Bartlett in city court for rough conduct after his landlady Mrs. Kate Brodick threw his belongings into the street. Scovich said he returned home to find his clothes and suitcase on the porch and may have pushed her during a dispute over his housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Scovich
Crescent Place
Bartlett
Scovich
Kate Brodick
Pastor's Son Accused in Large Liquor Theft
Greenwich January 15 Ernest Troost son of Rev Jacob Troost pastor of North Mianus Methodist Episcopal church Richard Stork and son Frederick Stork are under arrest charged with theft of 2400 dollars worth of liquors from Martin M Schultz home near here last December Also charged with burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Ernest Troost
Jacob Troost
North Mianus Methodist Episcopal Church
Richard. Stork
Frederick Stork
Martin M. Schultz
Here
Wall Street Noon Prices and Dividends Noted
A dense list of noon prices and stock notes outlines quotes for Am. Car and Bankers firms, copper and steel producers, railways, tobacco, oil, and utilities. Ex-dividend status is noted for Liberty securities and other major dividends, with numerous ticker symbols densely listed.
Cold spell grips region as temperatures dip
The article notes a harsh cold spell with 6 A.M. temperature at three degrees above zero, down from five at midnight. Ice caps on milk bottles show the deep freeze, while weather forecasts predict cloudy unsettled conditions and a slow rise in temperature tomorrow.
Two U S Sailors Released After Mexico Arrest
Harry V. Learned and Harry O. Martin sailors on the American submarine chaser Pocomoke were arrested at Mazatlan Mexico on a charge of assaulting a Mexican citizen and sentenced to two months imprisonment. They were released last Tuesday night and are being cared for by the American consul who seeks guidance on their return to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Preas
Harry V. Learned
Harry 0. Martin
Pocomoke
Magatlan
Mexico
State Department
Mazatlan
United States
Prize Baby Burned to Bath in Newport Tragedy
Nett A. Johansen Jr aged eighteen months died after setting his clothes on fire with matches in Newport R I He had won first prize at the Civic League Baby show last May His parents are Mr and Mrs Nett A Johansen of 99 Second Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Nett A. Johansen, Jr
Civic League
Nett A. Johansen
Second Street
Lynching of Negro man in Florala area shocks town
In Florala Alabama on January 15 jack waters a Black man was lynched after an alleged assault on a white woman. His body was found early this morning hung from a telephone pole with bullets riddling the corpse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florala
Ala
Associated Press
Jack Waters
Mornig
Financial Notes and Market Highlights From the Era
Preliminary figures show American Telephone and Telegraph net income 1915 44 million and share value around 10.04. Submarine Boat Corp board delays dividend declaration amid rumors. Nationalis Cult Co reports 1919 after tax earnings 5.35 million and $12.24 per share for common. Kennecott Copper seeks 12.06 million notes to fund maturing obligations. New York Stock Exchange seat sells for 115000. Auto tire prices seen rising due to wage and cotton cost pressures. United States Steel offers 1920 stock subscriptions at 10 per share with potential up to 60,000 shares issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Nationalis Cult Co
United States Steel Corporation
Stock Market Opens Higher on New York Prices
The New York stock market opened with gains as several major issues posted increases. U S Steel rose to 104 7 8, Southern Pacific to 99 5 8, American International at 109 1 3, American Telephone at 97 1 8, Studebaker at 102 4 4, Goodrich at 73 1 2 8 8, Marine at 43 7 8, Wood at 70 7 8, while American Locomotive held at 7.
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New York
Jan
U. S. Steel
Southern Pacific
American International Corporation
American Telephone
Studebaker
Goodrich
Marine
Wood
American Lochbmotive
Property additions and market notes in Cotton Market area
Easier opening for Cotton Market forward curves with March at 30.85 May 34.05 July 32.70 Oct 90.25. Building additions include a store at 512 East Main for Louis Gross and several single family and commercial structures on Victory Asylum Barnum Harlem Madison Patt Golden Hill East Main and West Main streets totaling 39 824 in value. William H. Fink of Bethel seeks a receiver for Stalb Fink Co Inc claiming attachment of 45 000 and stock ownership 75 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Fork
Jan
East Mainstreet
Louis Gross
Victory Street
Ernest IF
Asylum Street
Remington ‘Arms-U M. €. Company
Barnum
Avenue Ford, & B
Etner
Breweter Street
Alternions
Golden Hill Street
Harry W. Congdon
Ameringa Legion
Wordin Avenue
General Chemical Company
Main Street
John J. Ryburn
H. Clampett
East Main Street
Anna Gorman
Madison and Patt Avenue
Louis Kirlansky
Wiliam H. Fink
Bethel
Superior Court
Stalb-Fink Co., Inc
Joseph Boyd
Thas
Fink
Huntington Man Sues Over Farm Damage
John Tutor of Huntington sues Julius Surin for 500 alleging breach of lease and property destruction including trees and fences. Surin denies the claim in Civil Common Pleas before Judge John R. Booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
John Tutor
Julius Surin
John R. Booth
Common Pleas Court
Steinfeld Wins Slander Suit For 300 Damages
Adolph Steinfeld was awarded 300 damages in Civil Superior court before Judge John E. Keeler in a slander case against Jacob Wurtzel. Steinfeld claimed Wurtzel’s statements harmed his character and standing. character witnesses testified before the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Steinfeld
John E. Keeler
Jacob Wurtzel
Steinfeld
Wurtzel
U. S Revenue Man Resigns From New Haven Post
Former State Senator Charles F. Mitchell of New Haven resigns from the Internal Revenue Service as an examiner in income tax matters effective Saturday. Mitchell served four years in Bridgeport, examining the accounts of large local corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Mitchell
New Haven
Internal Revenue Department
Mitchell
Bridgeport
Seattle Youth Invents Atmospheric Power Generator
Alfred M. Mubbard a nineteen year old Seattle youth claims invention of an atmospheric power generator. He demonstrates a compact six inch coil around a magnetic core that powered an ordinary incandescent lamp for an hour without moving parts or external power sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Alfred M. Mubbard
Wash
Hubbard
Seven Hurt In Rear End Trolley Crash
Seven passengers were badly hurt when two trolleys on State street collided near West avenues around 3 30. Mrs Clara Morin of Naugatuck avenue Devon and Mrs Margaret Cook of Fulham street suffered facial lacerations and other injuries. Emergency doctor and local physicians treated the injured. Connecticut Co manager J S Goodwin was out of town and no further information was available.
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West Avenues
Clara Morin
Naugatuck . Avenue
Devon
Margaret Cook
Fulham Street
J. H. Howard
The
Connecticut Co
J. S. Goodwin
Newberry Election Inquiry Opens in Washington
On January 15 in Washington the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee began examining Newberry Michigan election charges. It investigates alleged heavy spending by campaign managers in both primary and general elections where Newberry defeated Henry Ford. A recount of ballots is expected as the first step alongside the Michigan federal fraud trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Newberry
Michigan
Senate Privieses Aml
Henry Ford
Federal
Dublin Mayor Assaulted By Sinn Feinites
Dublin dispatch reports Cork lord mayor attacked and beaten during Irish local elections amid Sinn Fein activity. Sinn Fein leaders predict victory. crowds fear poll disorders. British guards may be sent to Ireland as tensions rise in a war era election.
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London
International News Service
Cork
Sinn Fein
Vitory
Dublin
Ireland
Sel 8
BE. de Valera
Irish Republic
United States
Sinn
British Isles
Labor Party
Ian
Coldstream Guards
Evening News Dispatch
Evening News
Reland
British Empire
India
Sues Owner of Pigs in Darien Crop Damages
L Miler Kahn of New York sues J I Ef Baker of Darien in Civil Common Pleas for 150 dollars damages claiming Baker's swine damaged crops and trees on his property. The notice mentions Oliver J. Cook and a funeral plant notice dated January 15, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J i Ef Baker
Darien
L. Miler Kahn
New York
Civil Common Pleas Court
Baker
U.S. Merchant Marine Posts Large 1919 Profits
The American Merchant Marine is forecast to earn about 100000 per ship in 1919 with total shipping board gross receipts near 1.9 billion dollars and a projected net profit of about 106 million. About 1400 vessels operate on 41 trade routes as shipyards employ around 350000 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David M. Church
Washington
International News Service
American Merchant Marine
Shipping Board Office
Treasury
Shipping Board
Ominals
The
Orient
America
World Commerce and Shipping Board
Gunmen Guard Maeterlinck On Lecture Tour
New York report says Maurice Maeterlinck appeared with a bodyguard described as gunmen guarding him at a society event. He said detectives accompanied him due to fears of interference with a lecture tour. He plans a U.S. tour but English language issues may cancel it. One detective remains with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Inften Press
Sovie
Eireles
Maurice Vaderhock
Society Oll
Maeterhock
O¢T
Lyceum Bureau
Kinglivh
United States
Diamond Trust Sets Quarterly Price Fixing System
The Biiamond Trust controls diamond supply and pricing effective this year. A syndicate fixes the basic price every three months, likely driving prices above the current $300 per carat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biiamond Trust
Origin of the term OK claimed to start in Urbana Illinois
Urbana residents recall a 1940 Burnison campaign pig rally at John S Ward’s grave where a muslin banner read The People is on Korrect and sparked widespread use of Ol Korrect as a greeting and response. Historical records support Urbana as the source of OK.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Champaign—county
Burnison
John S. Ward
John Quincy Adams
Ohio
Why Births Should be Record
A discussion arguing births should be officially recorded to establish identity nation ally status legitimacy school rights employment under child labor law inheritance military duty voting to hold property and real estate titles and public office eligibility and to enable health statistics.
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Wall Street
Ails Chalmers
Bret Sugar
A. Am
Baie
Ice Securities Am
Int. Corp
Locomotive
Eer
Tobacco Sco
Smelt and Re. Co
Sumatra
Woolen Am. Zinc
Anaconda
al Gulf
Anaconta Copper
Baldwin Loco
Baltimore and Ohio
Beth, Motors
Bethlehem Slee
Butte Copper & Zinc
Butte & Sup
Canadian Pacific
Calif. Petroleum
Calif. Petroleum Con. Leather Co
Cerro de Pasco
Chandler Motors
Chi, M
Paaric Miani Copper Md
Kan
Texas
Northern Pacific
N.Y
Central Noy
Ohio Cities Gas - Pan
Petroleum
Pierce Arrow
Pierce Oil
Igh Peoples Gas
Pennsylvania
Reading
Repub. Iron & Steel
Royal Dutch
Utah Copper
Viremia Care Chem
Wabash
A West
Union Tel
Westinghouse Hlect Wilson & Co
Liberty
Victory
WJ. S
Lee, dl
Sirettors
Submarine Boat Corporation
Kennecott Copper Co
New York Stock Exchange
White Plains
Samuel Michalow
Elizabeth Niznick
Yonkers
Michaelow
Niginick
France
U. S Revenue
Alfred M. Tobbard
State Street
Sinn Feiners
Republic Motor Truck Co
Central of Georgia
Lyons
Madison County
West Penn, Power Co
Price Store
A. B. Leach & Co., Inc. Investment Securities
Cedar St
Chicago
Minneapolis
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Boston
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Cleveland
U.S
Maeterlinck
T. L. Watson & CO
John
Outlook
McCall & Riley Company, Incorporated
Investment Securities
Broad St
Harrisburg Direct Private Wires
Cushing-Garber Oil & Ref. CO
Cushing Field
Oklo
Cushing-Garder
C. E. Greenamyer & CO
Fifth Ave
Lafayette ST
O. K
James Staples
STATE
Britain
Cities Service Company
Treaxtimum Dividend Assurance Fielig
TEL
Springfield
Providence
Pittefiekt
Ss Spices
Commission
F NU
United Bond CO
Main ST
CIFY
Newfield Bank, & Trust Company
Stratford Ave
Newfield Ave
Central Ave
Yeur
J. W. Young
Locomobile A Neve Corporation
William R. Bull Security
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