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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1919

Page

4

Hindenburg Denies War Will of People Kaiser or Government

Field Marshal von Hindenburg testifies before the National Assembly inquiry that neither the people nor the Kaiser nor the government desired war. He argues Germany’s position was dire from the start and that unity between army and homeland was key to victory, while home interests influenced outcomes and diminished resolve. Helferich fined for refusing to answer. Major Lnetszow held as military prisoner amid a demonstration.

Kaiser Hindenburg Germany Entente Associated Press Berlin von Hindenburg D National Assembly Partes Helferich Cohen England Warrfire Helfferich Lnetszow

Cabinet Convenes Over Mexico Crisis and Jenkins Case

President Wilsons cabinet met to discuss the Mexican situation including the arrest of William O Jenkins American consular agent in Puebla and oil legislation but no decision was announced. Secretary Lansing presided and Secretary Glass said the government could not yet learn details of the Jenkins case as protests and instructions flowed between Puebla and Mexico City awaiting further reports.

Washington William O. Jenkins Puebla Wilson Lansing Glass Jenkins State Department Mexico City

Firemen Overcome in Smoky North End Cellar Fire

Four Springfield firemen were overcome while battling a smoky cellar blaze in a North End apartment house. District Chief Clarence Gesner and Firemen Thomas Greene and Charles Schultz were hospitalized after inhaling illuminating gas and carbon dioxide.

Springfield Mass North End Clarence 5. Gesner Thomas Greene Charles Schultz

Produce Peddler Hurt When Horse Bolts

Milford man Joseph Rupert of Orange, a produce pedler, was found by Frank B. Smith on Maple and West River streets at 5 p m with three fractured ribs and facial abrasions after his horse bolted pulling the wagon apart. The horse was located about a mile away, separated from the harness.

Milford Joseph Rupert Orange Maple West River Streets Frank B. Smith

Indict Strike Leaders as General Nuisances

Winnipeg men report grand jury returns true bills against eight alleged leaders of the general strike fleeing by Winnipeg last spring. Indictments accuse seditious conspiracy and label the men public nuisances. A separate legal notice in Southport seeks damages and restoration of property from a husband to his wife. In Paris, Premier Clemenceau plans a brief return to the Vendée after electoral campaigning.

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Prayer in the Home Said to Be Way to Avoid Divorce

Rev William A Brown of Chicago told 250 clergy at Vermont Inter-Church World Movement conference that prayer in homes around the family altar can cure the divorce evil and restore lost sage. He called rising divorce and marital discord a symptom of a disordered social life.

Burlington William A. Brown Chicago Vermont Inter-Church World Movement

Coal Shortage Looms Over Bridgeport Industry

A reported comfortable coal stock in Bridgeport plants may not last through the winter. Industry leaders warn that after current supplies are exhausted, production will lag for weeks, delaying deliveries. Manufacturers are pooling coal resources while awaiting a broader solution between operators and miners and rail crews have not yet imposed shipment restrictions.

Bridgeport Aslington

Radicals in Control Among Wyoming Mines

Reports from Stuck Springs Wyoming indicate foreign radicals have gained control in the coal districts. Workers who planned to return to work are staying away as threats and sniper fears create a tense strike situation amid officials’ warnings.

Wyoming Raddicw Stuck Springs Wyo Hock

Korean Socialists to Join Russian Soviet

Reported by wireless dispatches Soviet authorities consider Korean socialist groups in Moscow and Seoul as potential allies. The narrative notes Russian Soviet influence over Korean leaders and the possibility of alignment with Moscow. No definitive dates or formal actions confirmed in readable text.

Socialists Lose in French Voting and Belgian Results

Sunday elections yield 123 Republican Left seats in France with 78 for Radicals and Socialists. Belgian results show Socialists gaining seats amid Catholic and nationalist shifts while the Senate retains Catholic majorities. Italy reports Nitti unanimously elected and predicts Catholic and Socialist gains in the Chamber of Deputies.

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Americans Defy in Siberia Rifle Train to Irkutsk

American detachments delivered 65,000 rifles to Admiral Kolchak’s forces at Irkutsk despite General Semenoff’s demand to hand over 16,900. Semenoff halted the train at Chita on October 24, 40 hours elapsed, Japanese intervened, and U.S. officials reported later that the armored train was safeguarded and rerouted without surrender.

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Shipping Board Seeks Twelve Tank Steamers

Washington November 1 officials of the Shipping Board met with the Navy Department to discuss twelve tank steamers to be built for the wartime emergency fleet. The project aims to reduce reliance on foreign ports, with representatives from Seay York and tanker executives present. The navy plans would relocate construction to the Atlantic coast.

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Mrs Shonts Accused of Deceiving Court

The court heard claims that Mrs Shonts attempted to deceive the court regarding a will. The executors argued the will should not be filed for probate until a later term, and that the will was prepared at the request of counsel for Mrs Shonts. Duchess Joe Chaulnes, a daughter, was involved in the proceedings.

Shanta Joe Chaulnes

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