Kaiser in Poland May Bring a Check to Russian Advance
London December 1 British press cites despatches from the front arguing a Russian success on a colossal scale remains possible but final victory claims are premature. Poland with Emperor William on the field may dwarf other theaters for days, while Belgian fronts show no sharp changes and speculation hints at German retirements not confirmed by official statements. King George's France visit excites public imagination as the first reigning British monarch with armies in the field in 171 years.
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London
Ad Today
Poland
William
Belgium
George
France
Naval Reserve
Carl Hans Lody
Tower ‘of London
Ernst
Germany
England
Easien
Paris
Myron T. Herrick
United States
Herrick
William G. Sharp
Mr. Herrick
Alien Enemies In London Fail To Lead Officers
Leamson reports that those labeled alien enemies in England face gloom not danger, with outbreaks confined to suburban rioting against German shops. The broad suspicion targets naturalized Germans and foreign-born MPs, while anger at spy fears fuels calls for camps, though some cases show harsh treatment and mixed public sentiment.
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Associated Press
Leamson
London
Westminster
Se Ee
Germany
CERES
War Bulletins Share Human Interest Notes From Fronts
War notes describe General Joffre’s troops given a knitted sock gift from Riversites women and children. Reports mention German light cruiser activities as Karlsruhe’s double, and a Russian princess volunteering as a field nurse before joining air corps. Also covered are patrol precautions in Durham, soldiers' car requisitions, and Queen Elizabeth’s Red Cross workload.
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Bareruhe
Grenesbursg
Atlantic
Karlsruhe
Russia
Petrograd
Shakhov
Lee Jett
Air Corps
Germany
German positions described as desperate by Polish critic
Paris dispatch reports Ludovic Nau deau of Journal De Paris at a Russian HQ detailing General Mackensen’s 8th Army in three groups. The eastern and southern nodes around Glowno Stryków Rzgów and Tuszyn face encirclement threats while retreat routes near Zduńska Wola remain contested, with Mikensen's fate tied to possible relief by Von Hindenburg.
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Paris
Poland
Ludovic Naudeau
Journal de Paris
Mackenzen
Gombin
Forth
Brzeziny
Kutno
Lod
Zdaunska Wola
von Hindenburs
British to Protest Arizona Labor Law
Bisbee Ariz Dec 1 British Consul J J Paxton said he would ask Sir Cecil Spring Rice British ambassador in Washington to protest against Arizona s eighty per cent initiative measure from the recent election The measure requires that no person or corporation in Arizona employing more than five persons shall have less than 80 per cent American citizens It passed by 3 to 2 and will affect railroad construction work and mixing
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Bisbee
Ariz
J.J. Paxton
Cecil Spring-Rice
Washington
Arizonaa
Arizona
Fifteen Drownings Reported in Connecticut in November
New Haven reports fifteen drowning deaths in November across Connecticut, averaging one every other day. Five victims were children, three drowned near Roxbury by ice, one at Stafford Springs, one at Thomaston. Total state deaths by violence reached 73 last month, with 53 accidental, 16 personal crises, and four homicides.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Roxbury
Stafford Springs
Blakemans Winter Trip and Brooklawn December Events
Mr and Mrs M A Blakeman journey to St Marys Georgia for their winter visit. The Brooklawn Country Club hosts a December schedule with a table d’hote luncheon at 1, auction bridge at 2 45, three rubbers, prizes, and daily dansants with music from 4 to late. December 5 12 18 26 feature dansants, December 31 New Year’s Eve dinner dance with a 7 o’clock table d’hote and dancing at the Brooklawn rink.
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Brooklawn Country Club
Ursday
Brooklawn
City Court session fines and actions report
In Huntington road city court Deputy Judge Wilder fined H Bill $3 for failure to appear as a witness. Louis Calabres of Catherine street fined $3 for intoxication. John Kovash of Villa Park sentenced to 10 days in jail with judgment suspended for intoxication. Leonard Longo of 68 Green street fined $5 and costs for a crap game. Lewis Bates of Holley avenue Fairfield fined $10 for breach of the peace. Frederick Burns and James Bean placed on probation for six months as alleged gang leaders. Richard Tennity of Broad street had non support proceedings dismissed. J F Murphy reported a break in at Union Square plumbing shop with two wrenches stolen. Detectives to locate four prize Rhode Island Red fowls stolen from Leonard Lindstrom’s poultry yard at 19% East Main Street.
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WW. H
Bill
Huntington Road
Wilder
Ca Dias
Hill
Stratford Avenue Bridge
Louis Calabres
Catherine Street
John Kovash
Villa Park
Tesiny Praised At Republican Meeting In Kankakee
A Republican meeting in Kankakee featured a pro Tesiny letter claiming he would make a fine deputy sheriff. The paper praised him comparing him to Washington Jefferson and Santa Claus. Seventeen members attended, seven walked out, others stayed to hear the tribute. Some party members doubt his loyalty in past campaigns.
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Nick Tesiny
Kankakee
Nick
Eighth District
Republicans Club
Tesing
Tesiny
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Santa Claus
French Embassy Denies Moroccan Revolt Refuting Reports
Washington dispatch reports the French embassy denying an alleged revolt against conscription in Morocco and Algeria. Official word calls the claims false and says conditions in the colonies are good. The article also notes a brief police board session and an applicant for patrolman posted at 700 Lafayette Street with plans for an informal session on Saturday to begin annual requisition work.
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Washington
Morocco
Algeria
Edward F. Cole
Lafayette Street
Lamar in Court in Fraud Trial
New York December 1 David Lamar faced trial in federal district court on three indictments for impersonating U S officers to defraud Wall Street figures. The opening planned prosecution focused on one indictment accusing him of posing as Representative A Mittchell Palmer to defraud J P Morgan Co and United States Steel Corp. The superseding indictment added a claim that Lamar told Lewis Cass Ledyard he acted with Speaker Clark authority. A third indictment charged Lamar with conspiring with Edward Lauterbach with Lauterbach to be tried separately.
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New York
David Lamar
United States
Wall Street
Federal District Court
Marshall
Damar
A. Mittchell Palmer
J. P. Morgan & Co
United States Steel Corporation
Passenger rate increase sought by New England rail lines
Boston December 1 petitions to raise passenger rates to 2 12 cents across New England and effective January 2 were filed with the regulatory commissions by the Boston and Maine Boston and Albany and New York New Haven and Hartford railroads. Mrs Walter Phillips funeral held at 791 Fairfield avenue officiated by Rev John Eric McLaren Richardson with many floral tributes. Body shipped to Providence Rhode Island for burial. After Belgian soldiers heroic daring many resolve to delay dental fillings. Despite hopes, Federal Reserve system has not eased grocery borrowing.
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Boston
New England
Boston & Main
Boston & Albany
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Walter Phillips
Fairfield Avenue
John,ericLaren Richardson
First Presbyterian Church
Providence
R.I
Wart-remover advertised at Cyrus Pharmacy
An advertisement claims Cyrus Wert Remover can remove a disfiguring wart in a few days without pain. Sold exclusively at The Cyrus Pharmacy located at 415 Fairfield Ave.
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Attem
Pein
Cyrus Pharmacy
Fairfield Ave
Plan to Protect Women Who Visit Show in Frisco
Des Moines based World Purity Federation leaders announce a program to guard young women visiting the San Francisco World’s Fair. John H. Hammond and B. Steadwell outline a system with detectives social workers and stationed watchers at public places. Women detectives will ride trains into San Francisco after the fair opens and a $20 000 fund supports the effort.
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Frisco
le Crosse
Wis
Deci
Piafis
San Francisco
John H. Hammond
Des Moines
World’s Purity Federation
B. & Steadwell
Hammond
Obituary: John LeCras longtime plant worker dies
John LeCras died at his home after a brief pneumonia illness. He worked over 17 years in Wheeler & Wilson setting up and later at Singer Manufacturing. Born February 28, 1849 in Guernsey England he came to America as a young man. He belonged to Pequonnock lodge I O O F and the 49 club and supported the First Methodist church. Two sisters survive in England. Eliza S Day widow of Isaac W Day Bridgeport resident died in Springfield Mass at 63. Funeral plans pending.
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John Lecras
Wheeler & Wilson
Singer Manufacturing Co
North
Washington Avenue
Guernsey
England
America
Pequonnock Lodge
49 Club
Eliza S. Day
Eliza S
Isaac W. Day
Bridgeport
Springfield
Mass
Bishop’s Undertaking
Mrs. Day
Funeral for Michael Eberhard Held at Home
The funeral of Michael Eberhard was largely attended this afternoon at 2:30 from the home at 181 Main Street with Rev. Herman G. Wiemer of the German Reformed Church officiating. Delegations from Lessing I. O. O. F. lodge, Mithra lodge, Knights of Pythias, and Bridgeport Encampment I. O. O. F. attended. Honorary bearers included Peter Weltner, Casper Hoelle, David Ginand, F. J. Fryler, W. A. Evans, and Alfred A. Griesinger. Burial followed at Mountain Grove Cemetery with committal services by Lessing and Mithra lodges.
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Michael Eberhard
Michael Berherd
Main Street
Herman G Wiemer
German. Reformed Church
Lessing I. O. O. F
Lodge
Mithra Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Bridgeport
Peter Weltner
Casper Hoelle
David Ginand
F. J. Fryler
W. A Evans
Alfred A Griesinger
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Lessing and Mithra Lodges
Suffrage Leaders Urge Workers to See Law Makers
Bridgeport suffrage leaders urged workers to seek lawmakers, toward presenting the cause to voters. The meeting at Stratfield Hotel discussed campaigns, state and national suffrage efforts, feminism, and the Nashville convention with tea served to attendees including both supporters and opponents.
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Irage
Stratfield Hotel
Samuel C. Shaw
League
Ernest Thompson Seton
Grac Wich
State Association
Hepburn
Brs
Loow League
Little Limebury
Ernest Thompson Satan
Nashville
Seton
Mra’ Seton
South
Connecticut
Shaw
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Red Cross
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Czar
Socialist Party
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Czardom
M. A. Blakeman
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J. F. Murphy
Union Square
Rhode Island
Leonard Lindstrom
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Pyramid Drug Company
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