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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1920

Page

7

Alaska Border Survey Sparks Hyder Stampede

Reports say American and Canadian survey teams agreed on a revised boundary near Alaska, shifting upper Salmon River to Canada while Alaska hosts access to rich but hard to reach mines. Developments include road building and investment in mining, with many claims staked and ground thinning.

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Influenza Epidemic Ravages Poland and Paris

An influenza outbreak of extreme virulence sweeps Poland and reaches Paris. Red Cross reports describe sudden onset and high fatality, with hundreds dying in Warsaw and hospital staff heavily affected. American Red Cross doctors note near instant infection and rapid death, especially among women and youth, marking Poland’s third major influenza epidemic.

Paris Poland Hed Cross Red Cross United States France Warsaw

Prussia to Establish Parent Councils in Schools

Berlin Jan. 18 Prussian Minister Haenisch orders councils of parents formed in all Prussia schools. Each council will include parents representing about 30 pupils. Phase only in parent councils will advise on discipline and the physical and spiritual well being of the children to foster better relations with teachers.

Berlin Prussia Von Herr Haenisch

Germans See Large Wage Rise Since 1914

Cologne January 18 The average daily wage of German workers has risen 41 percent since 1914 and women 263 percent, according to the Imperial Worker's Gazette cited by the Cologne Unzette in a recent issue. Weekly family expenses for four persons total 240 marks, about 12.48 a year.

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Workingmen Trade Dinner Pails for Factory Cafeterias

Pittsburgh dispatch reports a shift from tin lunch pails to company cafeterias across mills and plants. Carnegie Steel Munhall feeds 11,900 daily as Westinghouse in East Pittsburgh plans a larger dining complex. American Sheet and Tin Plate runs 22 cafeterias. meals kept hot and served on cream tables. Workers praise lower costs and better nutrition, while managers note hot meals boost morale and productivity.

Pittsburgh Carnegie Steel Company Muntall Pittssurgh Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company Maat Pitta ‘Burgh Munhall Works Winghouse Company Belvar Beye

Fraternal Encampment to Install New Officers at Odd Fellows Hall

The Fraternal Numery Encampment plans the installation of its newly elected officers at Odd Fellows hall, 1087 Broad Street, Thursday night. Deputy grand officers will install the heads of the encampment, with dancing and refreshments after the ceremony.

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New York Junior Leagues Tied to Communist Teaching

Deputy Attorney General Berger reports that Young People’s Socialist leagues have formed in major New York cities, with junior leagues for girls and boys ages 12 to 16 teaching Communist principles. He notes Sunday schools in some venues and links to the Ypsilanti era activities.

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Tires Run Test Shows Low Delay With Fewer Punctures

After removing heavy rigid weight, delays from accidents nearly vanish. Six runs yielded only one puncture and no blowouts. In daily use the average is improved with three punctures over a complete tire set lasting about 12,500 miles.

Berlin Sees Sleeping Cars as Tourist Quarters

The Berlin tourist bureau proposes using idle sleeping cars in freight yards as temporary tourist quarters due to severe hotel congestion. The idea aims to provide cheap shelter for visitors amid crowded lodging options.

Berlin Jan Centraly

Italy to Build Homes for the People

Rome reports the Italian cabinet approved a plan to allocate eight million four hundred nine dollars for wage earner housing. An initial sum of two million dollars has been set aside for Rome, where the first homes will be constructed.

Italy Rome

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