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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1924

Page

5

South Atlantic ports claim disparity in ocean rates

Matthew Hale of the South Atlantic Freight Association told the Shipping Board that a 7 1 cent per 199 pounds rate differential against North Atlantic ports blocks Wilmington, Charleston, Savannah, Brunswick, and Jacksonville from expanding foreign trade. He urged rate equalization so Gulf and South Atlantic ports can attract middle western shipments, while Sidney Morse described North Atlantic United Kingdom conferences as not foreign-dominated.

Washington Ont South Atlantic North Atlantic Shipping Board Matthew Flale South Atlantic Freight Association Wilmington Charleston Savannah Brunswick Jackson Ville Gulf Hale South Mangham Sidney Morse New York United Kingdom Ines

Coolidge Relies on Veterans to Defend Constitution

President Coolidge expressed confidence that ex service men of America will rally to defend the Constitution and the Supreme Court as threats to rights and property arise. A telegram read to the Republican Voters League in Los Angeles praised veterans for loyalty shown in peace and war and pledged continued support for their sacrifices.

Los Angeles America Supreme Court Coolidge Republican Voters’ League Southwest

Mrs La Follette 70 to Speak at Cameo Theatre

Mrs Bella LaFollette wife of Senator Robert Lafollette addresses for his campaign at the Cameo theatre on State Street Sunday at 3 PM Chairwoman Helena Hi Weed of Norwalk and social worker Fivans will introduce and speak. Boston activist Fivans accompanies LaFollettes on tour. J A H Hopkins will speak at Middle and Wall Streets in support of the LaFollette Wheeler ticket.

Bella LaFollette Robert M. Lafollet Ner Fivans Educ Boston LaFolletts J. A. H. Hopkins Middle Wall Streets Giend East

Hedjas Beats Invader After Mecca Cable Report

Jerusalem dispatch claims Abdul lah ruler of transjorwddinia distances Wahabi forces, leaving 1,500 dead or injured. London reports lack of confirmation from Jerusalem and official quarters say no fighting is proceeding, despite oblique references in a dispatch.

Jerusalem Clewish Abdullah Transjorwddinia Ota Lele London Oei Hediaz Ssf

Waterbury Worker Injured At Shepaug Reservoir Incident

October 14 Waterbury report: Louis Ferrigolio of Bantam, city employee at the Shepaug project, was hospitalized with injuries after a detonating cap exploded this morning. A second worker was lightly hurt and treated on site. City Engineer Robert Cairns could not explain the blast.

Waterbury Louis Ferrigolio Bantam Shepaug Waterbury Hospital Shepaug Project Litchfield Robert Cairits

Trout streams in control of state under Titcomb plan

Hartford Conn Oct Initiating a move for state control of trout fishing the State Fish and Game board asked the State Board of Finances to recommend a 50000 appropriation for leasing streams statewide The plan aims to prevent monopoly by wealthy interests and extend angling rights to all farmers support stricter regulation and additional stocking of streams by the state

Hartford Connecticut State Fish and Game Board State Board of Finances W. Titcooms T Board

New England Potato Crop Forecast Reaches 423 Million Bushels

Wakefield Mass October forecast from USDA New England crop service shows total potato production at 428,508,000 bushels, up from 412,761,004 with September 1 estimate. States vary: Maine strong at 343,761,000. Mass gains to 3,940,000. Vermont slightly down due to rot. statewide yields and five year averages noted.

Wakefield Mass New England Crop Reporting Service United States Department of Agriculture Ecrop Maine New Hampshire

Yucatan Monopoly Broken Up With Castellanos Help

A belief that the final monopoly of Yucatan was broken up with the arrest of Thomas I leHanos head of the commission exportadora. Castellanos and Dr Camara Vales the exportadora head were linked to peonage tied lands and fled with Merida and New Orleans reports.

MES Orle Yucatan Thomas I leHanos Commission Exportadora Adolfo da la Huerta Obregon Castellanos Ite Camara Vales Sxportadora New Orleans Sagtellangs Merida

Believer in Evolution Dismissed in Georgia

Mason Georgia October 16 Dr Henry Fox professor of biology at Mercer University has been asked by the trustees to resign His teachings on evolution and his religious beliefs were at variance with the fundamental Baptist beliefs of Georgia The Mercer professor served eight years and held leadership roles in the Georgia Society of Biologists and the Georgia Academy of Science since 1922

Mason, Ga Henry Fox Mercer University The Baptists of Georgia Fox Mercer Fie Georgia Society of Biologists Georgia Academy of Science

Choice Silk Hose Selections Stand Out This Saturday

Advertises full fashioned silk hosiery and lisle variants priced at 1.79 a pair. Describes guarantees of a perfect fit in all colors, with options including lace and embroidery. Encourages shoppers to see the selection on Saturday and suggests high demand.

Attractive gingham and chambray dresses for babies

Mothers are shown attractive little pantee dresses of colorful ginghams and pink chambrays, neatly trimmed with hand embroidery. The feature praises the fine quality materials and craftsmanship as very reasonably priced for judged quality.

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