Bridgeport Faces Stamp Shortage Amid War Tax Rules
Bridgeport residents confront a severe shortage of documentary and proprietary stamps under the wartime revenue law. Local officials report stamps not arriving, with Bridgeport not designated a stamp depot. Collectors pledge to supply some stamps, but Hartford remains the official source, prompting protests from business groups about delays and penalties for noncompliance. The first stamped document filed concerns a Knox automobile bill of sale in Bridgeport.
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Government Office
New Haven
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Business Men’s Association
Washington
Schulz
Knox
George B. Whesterfeld Co
Emma Muller
Linen Avenue
Health Inspector Alleges Street Sanitation Neglect
Health Inspector C Howard Dunbar again joins Director of Public Works Jacob A Courtade to charge neglect of street cleanliness. He says refuse pitch and sweepings accumulate, endangering public health.
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C. Howard Dunbar
Jacob A. Courtade
Dunbar
Extreme dullness in bond markets opens on stock exchange
New York December 2 Extreme dullness characterized the opening of the bond market on the stock exchange today. In the first ten minutes fewer than 10 issues traded and activities were in small lots. Only a few changes were noted with Leather B s advancing about a fraction and St Paul convertible slipping slightly.
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Stock Exchange
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St. Paul
Why Shouldn't Mayor Wilson Be Happy Today
A resident from Third district arrived at City Hall to greet Mayor Wilson on his birthday. The resident claimed the mayor was turning 35, prompting a light exchange about age and life in a brief, curious moment at city hall.
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St Vincent's Hospital fund drive to close tonight
St Vincent's Hospital fund raising campaign will close tonight. By noon the total reached 76827 with likely additions before nightfall. Donors include Sait's Textile Mills 100 Home Brewing Company 100 Lee Bros Company 25 B D Pierce Jr 25 Carl Beck 25 George B Clark 25 W S Mills Underwear 325. Evening reports from headquarters to wrap up or extend office availability for belated donors. Ejecutivo committee meeting postponed to next week to finalize subscriptions.
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B.D. Pierce, Jr., Company
Carl Beck
George B.clark
W. S. Mills Underwear Company
Defense Begins in Lamar Trial
New York December 2 The government rested its case against Lamar who is on trial for allegedly representing himself as Representative A Mitchell Palmer with intent to defraud J P Morgan and United States Steel The government closed its case with testimony from Lewis Cass Ledyard detailing telephone conversations in February 1913 with a person claiming to be Mr Palmer
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A. Mitchell Palmer
J. P. Morgan & Co
United States Steel Corporation
Soony
Lewis Cass Ledyard
Ledyard
Palmer
Temple Bowdoin Morgan Partner Dies at 51
New York dates report Temple Bowdoin, a partner in J. P. Morgan & Company, died after an intestinal operation. He was 51, succeeding his father as Morgan partner after his father’s death about a year ago.
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Deposits Increase in Banks of State
Bank Commissioner Fred P. Holt submitted his annual report to Governor Simeon E. Baldwin noting a rise in deposits across banks under department jurisdiction. The October 1, 1913 figure stood at 3 656 870 739.05 and October 1, 1914 at 366 951 374.85 a gain of 10 030 635 or 28 10 percent.
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Simeon E. Baldwin
Norris
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Bad Teeth Serious Health Problem Says Dr. Wiley
Dr. Harvey Wiley of Washington D C told the American Public Health association in Jacksonville that bad teeth are a major health issue. He cited figures from Washington showing over 9 000 of 10 120 school children required dental treatment and said drug abuse methods would be discussed at the convention session. Louisiana cane sugar crop for the year is put at about 150 000 tons.
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American Public Health Association
National Mouth Hygiene Association
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Louisiana
Harvard Finds Bridgeporter Best Student
Watson M. Washburn a former Brooklawn tennis champion and Black Rock resident has been named Harvard's foremost scholar. He completed a four year course in three, earned an A grade last year, and balanced athletics on Harvard tennis and hockey teams. His father is lawyer William T. Washburn of Fairfield Avenue.
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Co-respondents Lose Intervention Bid in Martin Divorce
New York's Hylton Swan and West Haven's George Kelly were denied motions to intervene as party defendants in the Rebecca D. Martin versus Dr. Robert D. Martin divorce case. Judge Burpee ruled intervention not warranted, allowing co-respondents to be represented by counsel and to call witnesses to clear their reputations. The suit alleges cruelty and infidelity. a cross bill by the husband names several co-respondents, including Kelly and Swan. Trial expected within months.
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New York
George Kelly
West Haven
Martin
Burpee
Rebecca D. Martin
Robert D. Martin
Right to Sport Title Is Decided in London Court
In London chancery court on December 2, the dispute over who may use the title Princess Victor of Thurn and a Taxis was resolved in favor of Mrs. Lida Eleanor Fitzgerald. The ruling grants her $500 damages, trial costs, and an injunction against Josephine Moffitt. The Prince serves in the Austrian army. The case traces to a 1906 New York marriage alliance with Moffitt, with later splits and a 1911 marriage to Fitzgerald at Uniontown.
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Josephine Moffitt
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New York
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Fitzgerald
Genae Gerald Fitzgerald
Uniontown
Paris
Clubman of Atlanta Shot Dead in Apartment
James P. Calway and W. B. Carhart, both prominent Atlanta business and club figures, were involved in a fatal shooting early today in Carhart's apartment in the pastes e residence area. Police notified and Manitoba wartime liquor curb actions noted in separate line.
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Kaiser’s Own Regiment Takes Argonne Battle
The Kaiser’s own regiment won at Argonne with heavy casualties. Washington reports Secretary Bryan invited Charles M. Schwab of Bethlehem Steel to discuss submarine production for European belligerents. Schwab and aides refused to discuss details. The state department cautioned on neutrality while considering contracts and potential shipbuilding beyond U.S. shores. The issue recalls prior Russo-Japanese incidents where submarine parts were moved under obscured deals.
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German War Reports Claim Local Allied Advances Rejected
Berlin reports from December 2 state the western front saw only insignificant enemy advances. German forces say a Württemberg infantry unit seized a strong point in the Argonne, taking two officers and about 300 prisoners. Eastern Prussia news is lacking. in northern Poland battles proceed, and southern Poland saw Allied attacks repulsed. The German claim denies 23,000 Kutno prisoners are among earlier tallies, while asserting over 90,000 unwounded Russian prisoners taken between November 11 and December 1. A Serb retreat near Oudfitze and Kocioritch is noted as having limited success, and Serbian forces near Lezarevats captured 27 officers and about 2,000 men on Nov. 28.
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French War Office Report on Front Operations
In the region south of fores and Saint Eloy an enemy attack against our entrenchment was repulsed. Our artillery damaged a group of three enemy heavy batteries. Vermelles saw chateau park and surrounding houses and trenches occupied. There was a spirited artillery exchange near Peronne and a violent bombardment between Vendresse and Craonne with French artillery destroying a battery. In Argonne a German attack on Fontaine Marame was repulsed and we advanced in a trench at Courtes Chausses and a minor fort near Hubert. No reports from Meuse Meuse Vosges.
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Austrians Advance After Servian Retreat
Semi official advices from Nish report Austrian forces winning more victories in Servia. After several rear guard actions last days Servian troops on December 1 were compelled to fall back from the area, marking a continuation of Austro Hungarian gains in the region.
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Havas
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Servia
Gutierrez Takes Job Tomorrow in Mexico City
Provisional President Gutierrez will enter Mexico City tomorrow to be installed in the national palace. Official telegrams to the state department confirm the transition.
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Gutierrez
Mexico City
National Palace
State Department
Neutral Zone in Atlantic Waters Proposed
Washington dispatch reports the United States will present proposals to create a neutral zone in Western Hemisphere waters and protect neutral rights before the Pan American Union governing board. In a separate note, a small fire at Spring Perch Co. on John Street triggered alarms for Engine 1 and Truck Co. 2, but a chemical dash extinguished the flames.
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Weather forecast for tonight and Thursday
Cloudy conditions persist tonight with likely rain on Thursday. Local weather outlook suggests unsettled skies and possible showers affecting the area.
Japanese to Take Advantage of War Markets Opened
Tokyo dispatch from the East and West News Bureau reports Japan has appointed commissioners to China India Asiatic Russia the South Sea islands Australia and the United States and Canada to inspect how the war affects world trade and to expand markets for Japanese goods. The commissioners and accompanying businessmen will soon begin their missions.
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Gardner to Meet Wilson Over Military Preparedness Probe
Representative Gardner and a small committee will meet President Wilson today to discuss his proposed congressional investigation into the United States military preparedness. The talks, in Washington, aim to chart the legislature’s approach to assessing and improving national defense readiness.
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U S Ambassador Secures Release of British Admiral Pair
Washington reports President Wilson used personal representations through Ambassador Gerard to win freedom for Admiral Neeld, retired Royal Navy officer, and his wife from a German health resort military prison. Wilson plans to urge Congress to pass the ship purchase bill.
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Heavy fighting resumes along war lines in France and Poland
Reports from the front describe renewed heavy combats in the Ary gonne forest area and eastern battle lines in France with both sides claiming differing outcomes. German attacks near entrenchments are said repelled by French forces while ground briefly changes hands. in Poland and Galicia, strategic movements and disputed victories complicate the broader war situation.
Straus Explains Resignation From Japanese Society
Oscar Straus former secretary of commerce and labor and Hague tribunal member, denies quitting the Japan Society to show sympathy for Germany. He says he resigned a month ago and from several groups to cut expenses and aid wartime relief. He cites London interviews last August to disprove pro German charges.
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London
War Boosts American Musicians Says Professor
Philadelphia December 2 The European war proves a boon to American musicians composers and teachers says Dr Hugh Clarke University of Pennsylvania professor who told the Sinfonia Phi Mu fraternity that the war overthrows the European fetish and orchestras now include more American numbers on programs boosting local talent and demand.
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Dn Hugh Clarke
University of Pennsylvania
Prince of Wales Fund Reaches 20 Million Total
London December 2 The Prince of Wales fund for national relief today reports a total of 20 million dollars raised to aid relief efforts. The announcement confirms the campaign's financial milestone and public support momentum.
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Prince OF Wales Fund
London
Prince del Wales Fund For National Relief Today
Belgium premier reported killed in battle rumor confirms son dead
Reuters Telegram Company correspondent reports one son of Belgian premier De Broqueville killed in battle and rumor says a second son also died in action. location Amsterdam.
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Dee —Pelestavhins Fren
Amsterdam
Reuters ‘Telegram Company
M. DeBroqueville
Earl of Stair Dead in London Announcement
The death has been announced of John Hew Dalrymple 11th Earl of Stair. His only son Major Viscount Dalrymple is currently a prisoner of war in Germany. Stair was born in 1848.
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John Hew Dalrymple
Earl of Stair
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Five European Rulers Encourage Soldiers at Front
The leaders of Russia, Germany, England, Belgium and France are at battle fronts to inspire troops. The Russian Emperor and Kaiser Wilhelm II monitor Polish operations. King George V joins his army in France. Albert I of Belgium works beside his troops. President Raymond Poincare travels to the northern front with French forces.
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