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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1919

Page

17

War time telephone and telegraph costs amid US funds

Washington reports wartime operation of the telephone and telegraph systems cost the federal government 14 418 237 dollars, reflecting the gap between net earnings and guaranteed compensation. New York letters from Clarence Mackay to Postmaster Burleson contest 2 2349 195.20 profits claimed as differences and accuse attempts to divert profits to Western Union losses.

Washington Burleson Congress Wilson York Clarence EL Mackay Telegraph Cable Company Western Union

Fiume Officials Sworn In After Inauguration

Fiume official ceremonies in the municipal palace saw Antonino Grossich reelected president of the national council. Cabriele d Annunzio presided as Grossich and council members were sworn to fidelity to Italy and Fiume. Richards Girante elected mayor replacing Antonio Vio who reportedly clashed with orders from d Annunzio.

Fiume Associated Press Antonino Grossic

Shelton Man Dies Sudden in Shelton Pollen Dept

William P. Robbins, nearly two decades head of Shelton pollen department, collapsed from a heart attack around 9 AM and died at 11:45 AM. He had just handled his duties and arrested two boys tied to a Hawleyville incident before his collapse. Local teachers receive raises averaging 846 dollars, boosting payroll. high school faculty, janitors, and clerical staff gain increases, with the superintendent’s salary rising from 2600 to 3000.

Shelton William P. Robbins Qiac Atic Hawleyville Board of Education High Schial

Derby Driver Held on $500 Bond in Fatal Crash

Joln Manko, driver of the auto that crashed into a telegraph pole killing Pawel Koleminik on September 27, was held on $500 bonds in Derby city court. Judge Baldwin continued the bond for his appearance in superior court to face criminal responsibility charges. Stephen Stehlik, a local saloon keeper, reported the loss of $2,690 believed tied to a plan to buy a machine to manufacture $20 bills. police investigate the missing money and suspect the man who offered the sale.

Derby Joln Manko Pawel Koleminik Baldwin Manko Koleminis Stephen Stehlik Tha poHce

Noted actress to speak here

Mrs Beatrice Forbes Robertson Hale famed actress lecturer and author will speak on The British Labour Party at the United Church Community forum Sunday night at 7 30. She recently returned from England where she studied internal conditions and argues suffrage and emancipation have not harmed home life or population, noting England's war era reforms and a broad reconstruction program including compulsory education for ages 14 to 18 with employer time for study.

Beatrice Forbes-Robertson Hale John Forbes Roberson Tyro Charles Frohman New Theatre England

Joneses Celebrate Daughter Arrival on Stratfold Road

Mr and Mrs Warry Jones on Stratfold road rejoice at the arrival of a daughter on Wednesday. The mother was Miss Rebecca Brittin before marriage.

Warry Jones Stratfold Road Rebecca Brittin

Dr Clark Addresses Employment Managers

Harold M. Clark spoke at a dinner of the Employment Managers' association in the Hots Strattfend last night on The Relation of the Nurse to Industry. He outlined the industrial nurse's work in factories across 20 operations and outreach to families, advocating health checks to improve general wellbeing rather than to judge job fitness. Lynde, visiting nurse Otter, and association president Lynde also spoke as about 40 attended.

Harold M. Clark Employment Managers’ Association Otter Lynde Inal Nurses’ Association

New Use For Eucalyptus Bark In Wine Making and Rope

An Australian discovery promises fiber from eucalyptus bark for twine rope and bagging, rivaling flax and jute at half the cost. The bark undergoes softening, carding, and spinning to yield commercial fibers with wide uses. a Melbourne-area factory prepares samples for inspection amid abundant raw material.

Australia Thean Ye Melbourne

Penner offers permanent facial cosmetic by electric needle

Elizave LH Penner advertises Spectetias and Unir treatments for destroying facial features and warts. Eyebrows are permanently shaped with absolute privacy offered in Bridgeport. Cons CVE rank red.

Elizave LH Penner Bridgeport

Men’s Heavyweight Sweaters in Navy and More

Navy red green white gray and khaki options in heavy weight knit. Varied styles include roll collars V-necks and some sleeveless versions for men.

Seconds for sale at savings below full price

A seller advertises seconds items priced at 5.98, noting minor imperfections but potential value up to 8.00 to 10.00. Shoppers are invited to inspect offerings to judge quality and savings.

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