City to Sell East Washington Ave. Bridge to Highest Bidder
Mayor says bids will be sought to tear down the East Washington avenue bridge and a new structure funded by the War Department will be built. Court injunction delayed demolition, but the city plans to auction the old bridge to start dredging and construct a new span, with costs to be covered by future funds and bond issues.
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East Washington Ave. Bridge
Wilson
War Department
East Washington Avenue
Ve Bean
Jude William MM. Martble
Frank Afitier Lumber Company
Lumber Company
Lazard
Washinstont Avenue
Renu
Renna. Bridge Company
EF. de Vor Tomkins, Inc
Grami Street
Penna. Bridge Company
Stratford Avenue
Grand Street
Steeplechase Island
Stornay
Oil Men Predict Long World Supply Generations
WashingtonNovember 18 an American Petroleum Institute meeting forecast a world oil supply lasting for several generations Henry L Doherty Thomas A ODonnell and R D Ikenson said reserves are far from exhausted ODonnell challenged Navy oil needs on the Pacific coast arguing government regulation could hinder future supply Doherty warned heavy regulation would curb development of new fields and reduce output They predicted ample gasoline for generations and doubted artificial substitutes for petroleum will emerge The talk noted massive capital to develop new fields and cited dividends versus investment across U S oil firms
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Washington
American Petroleum Institute
Henry L. Doherty
New York
Thomas A. O'Donnell
Los Anecdes
Institute
R. D. Ikenson
Sidewater Oil Company
Navy Department
O'Donnell
Doherty
Sis
Peterson's Ointment touted for skin ulcers and eczema
Chas J Weyser of Battle Creek Michigan credits Peterson's Ointment with curing varicose ulcers after five weeks and two boxes. The Buffalo advertising firm claims the product also treats eczema old sores salt rheum and many skin diseases and sells a 25 cent box.
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Peterson's
Chas
J. Weyser
Battle Creek
Mich
Glenwood Avenue
Peterson
Buffalo
Peterson Ointment Co
Pepto Mangan Advertisement Promises Restored Vitality
A vintage ad urges readers to take Pepto Mangan as a blood enriching tonic to combat listlessness depression and dullness. It claims the product restores vitality, is physician endorsed, and offers liquid or tablet forms under the Gude's Pepto Mangan brand with full name on the package.
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Gude
Ithe
Wells Burying Ground Hears Whitney Case Unfold
Landon N Ho Nov 18 county officials failed to find the body in an abandoned well on the Whitney farm as they extended excavations seeking evidence in the Whitney stepmother disappearance. Authorities hope to complete the digging tomorrow while a temporary receiver was named to sell stock from the Whitney farm and Whitney himself faces forgery imprisonment.
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Landon
N. Ho
M Blanche. W. Whitney
William B. Whitney
Whitney
Thomas F. Clifford
H. A. Holmes
Wrangel Defeat Spurs Unity Among Anti Bolshevik Russians
Berlin reports a Bolshevik victory over Wrangel and Crimea seizure unites anti Bolshevik Russians under a five member directorate. A new leader, once called a traitor for opposing Wrangel, is seen as possible master mind. Parties from democratic Kadets to monarchists align, excluding the Kerensky group.
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Karl HW. von Widgand
Berlin
Wrangel
Crimea
Russia
Stockhalen
Copentuy
Quondon
Aristle
Pragneenna
Gelsunds
Rinopleouth
Hie Jdans
Democratic Kadots
Kerensis
Wrangel Army
Mind
Sheen
Interstate Rates Ordered in State by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that federal power may require New York railroads to align intrastate passenger and baggage rates with higher interstate tariffs. The decision, part of broader moves affecting over half the states, cites a general obligation to regulate intrastate commerce when it impacts interstate trade.
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Washington
Transportation Net
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Union
New York Public Service , Commission
Interstate Comerre Commission
Pilgrim Services Mark 300th Landing Anniversary
Monday evening at the Lincol auditorium the Pilgrim anniversary service will feature Rev. Alexander Raomgey D D London and Rev. Charles Eyer son D D of New York as principal speakers. Ramsey will discuss Pilgrims Contribution to Civic Life and Dr. Jefferson will speak on The Mayflower in History. Mayer Wilson to give welcome address. Local pastors lead prayers and scripture. A double quartet will perform The Pilgrims.
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Alexander Raomgey
London
Charles Eyerson
New York
High Loncol
Mr. Ramsey
Jefferson
Mayer Wilson
Paul E. Edmaster
M. EL Urch
William H. Day
United Congregatonal Church
Stephen
Sherman Jr
St. John's’ Episcopal Church
Lena Mason Barnsley
Esther M. Berg
Robert N. Hard
Vern. B. Scim
Aonis D. Glnand
John Loxson
Joseah ¥. Wieler
Rugeng Hibbard
Scarcity of Homes Reduces Divorces in Paris
Paris reports fewer divorces due to housing shortage after the war. A monthly Paris total fell from prewar levels with October applications around six hundred fifty, as many soldiers agreed to reconciliations because they cannot find housing.
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Paris
France
England and France Confer On Greece Policy
France and England discuss Greece in careful talks at the foreign office with both sides agreeing to act together. A joint declaration to the Greek government is expected, reaffirming opposition to Constantine’s return to the throne and outlining their shared policy stance.
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PARLS
Greece
France
England
Foreign Office
Great Britain
JL Ds
Constantine
Industrial strain increases Bridgeport school crowding
Bridgeport schools face worsening overcrowding as waning industrial demand keeps pupils in class. Superintendent Silas J. Slinson notes crowded rooms with 45 to 60 students where 35 seats exist, while some older boys stay in school due to higher wages no longer available. End of excerpt mentions an English writer’s death in London.
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Bridgeport
Gilris
Sui
Ntendent Siamud J. Slinson
Sheelags
Nat
Yvesuls Tut
St Yul
Rowen
Thage
Mwo Ving
Schow
Submarine Yard Accident Injures Worker at Lake Torpedo Boat
Earl Robbins, 1822 Stratford Avenue, suffered a fractured thigh and body contusions after a fall from a submarine while working yesterday at the Lake Torpedo Boat Company yards. Ambulance Surgeon Burns treated him before he was taken to Bridgeport Hospital. Death mentioned for Reginald Farrer from diphtheria.
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Uh Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Earl Robbing
Stratford Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
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Blanche Whitney
Witte
Boston
Pase
Commerce Commission
Hayes
GROVE
Slaw
Bente
Wecome
Jthis
Mina
Connors
Jim Connors
Connors Clothing Co
Main Street
State Street
Earl Robbins
Reginald Farrer
Yao Ce
W.L. Douglas Shoe Store
Main
Poli Theatre
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