Poland Battle Yet in Balance
Descriptive dispatches from the front describe a three day battle in Poland as German forces press to break the Russian ring. Reports claim heavy German losses yet uncertainty remains whether decisive action will swing the balance, with key points at Lowies and Lods still critical and a possible Russian relief by a Hungarian force under Buds Pest discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tendon
Huestan
Poland
Mackheen
Lode
Grets
Nem
Gerwins
Massin
Bes
Eugram
Silesia
Buds
Pest
Servia
Berlin
Biers
Bere
Petrograd
Lowies
Lods
War Bulletins Offer Unexpected Human Interest Notes
Wartime notes recount a range of items from alien registration to refugees, and a Paris headquarters sighting of King George. Reports describe German divisions, British and French positions, and a damaged Rheims museum. Prominent mentions include Marshal von Hindenburg, Joffre, and Turkey’s Sultan Mehmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King George
Paris
Bablshes
Foreign Office
George Wan
Betab Sepedifionery
France
Povereigu
Ata
Russia to seize finances of foreign societies in empire
Petrokrid reports an imperial decree authorizes the Russian minister of finance to take control of capital and receipts of societies, companies, and enterprises founded or operated in Russia by subjects of Austria-Hungary and other nations. The order limits transfer of cash and precious metals and requires special authorization for payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrokrid
Russia
Austria-Houngary
Pasmenr
President Hears War Loan Reports at White House
President Wilson hosted Dr. Henry Van Dyke, U.S. minister to the Netherlands, at a White House luncheon to discuss war conditions in Europe. Van Dyke pledged the United States would play a strong role in achieving peace, while noting Holland’s possible neutral cooperation. Van Dyke planned to depart for the Netherlands December 13. Philadelphia mint sales in November totaled 2,359,030.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
Henry van Dyke
America
White House
Wilson
van Dyke Hind
van Dyke
United States
Holland
Panister
Tate
Dea
Yale leads Yale clears nose in cold Princeton clash
In icy conditions, Yale defeats Princeton 22 0 as Butterworth scores twice and Hickok adds goals on a frozen field. Wheeler injures as Yale dominates early with a first quarter touchdown and continued lead through the game.
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Tate
Princeton
Manhattan
Butterworth
Barnard Ant
Wheeler
Yale
Hickok
Gosh
Boston
Harvard
War and civic notes from Hartford and New Haven
Fifty years ago milk rose to ten cents a quart in New Haven while Hertford prices moved. A tobacco convention met in Hartford with James Gallagher presiding, calling for tax reform to be levied on leaf not manufactured tobacco and seeking congressional aid. A Long Island Sound steamer carried a torpedo find with fuse extinguished, and New London papers cheered two new policemen in uniform.
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New Haven
Hertford
Fisetford
Gulf
Talcott & Post
Hartford
James Gallagher
F. M. “Brown
Windsor Locks
Congresa
Why They Recommend Foley's Honey and Tar Ad
A collection of endorsements for Foley's Honey and Tar highlighting its claimed curative effects for colds sore throats and coughs. Patrons like Dr John W Taylor and W L Cook praise its honesty effectiveness and lack of opiates. Hindie's Drag Stores promotes the product with customer testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
P. A Baird
Conejo
Fairfield County News: Butcher Files Bankruptcy Petition
Fairfield County reports butcher Baward Lord of Stamford declares bankruptcy with liabilities totaling 22 074 78 dollars, 10 010 of it unsecured. Asset appraisal lists stock 13 600, two thousand for stores, debts on open account 151 480, stock in Merchants Steamboat Line 2 700, three horses 225, vehicles 109. Sums shown by George A. Archer. Estate net value cited 483 283 32 dollars per Geneviére Frothingham will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baward Lord
Stamford
Merchants Steamboat Line
George A. Archer
New Caugan
Geneviéve Frothingham
Birt
Jean Mojillet
Nototén Heights
Justice Dance Iq
da Hien
Momllet
Glenville
Willem Copp
Riversville
Vincente
Tuminisii
Coop
Edward Zaleski
Edward Swarty
Samuel Dancy
New Brunswick
Canada
Bagksville
First Congregations
Danbury
sSherrod Soule
Hartford
George W., Wood
Wood
Radel Oyster Company
South Norwalk
Radel Company
Burgiare
Greenwich
Thomas Clerk
John Clark
John Green
Brookfield
Local Social News and Community Notes
Deerfield and Greenfield residents hosted gatherings with Mr and Mrs Thomas Bradley entertaining at home. The Perris infant daughter shows improvement after illness. The Romanock Camp Fire girls of Greenfield plan a Saturday ceremonial meeting at Bronson avenue parlors with Fanis Conklin providing a room. Lobdell family held a Thanksgiving reunion. Mrs Clare Hall is ill at home with measles. Congregational Sunday school plans Christmas service. A Mexican political move seeks to extend the president’s term to six weeks.
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Clare Hall
The Trainers Corner on Sporting and Body Building
Mac Levy of Babylon, longtime trainer and health reformer, is presented as a recognized authority on athletics, physical culture, and body shaping. The column outlines Levy’s eighteen years of work in training athletes and restoring rundown individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Levy
Babylom
Se QfacLevy
Long Island
Lat America Sports Growth Tied to Trade Opening
The article argues that postwar trade expansion between the United States, Canada, and Latin America invites cultural exchange through sports. It notes boxing and baseball growing in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Cuba’s neighbors, while Latins embrace horse racing, golf, tennis, swimming, and soccer. It contrasts Latin interest with limited knowledge of baseball and boxing in Argentina, Chile, and Peru, and discusses the role of boxing in modern athletic development.
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Lima
America
Canada
Germany
Great Britain
France
Sam Canede
Aia Ucheporis
Ube
Porto Rico
Panama
Cty
Agiericen
Ariel Sports
Colm Panama
Porto
Rida
Cuba
Pan- Sin
United States
Hivers
Ees
Joss Ycarra
Rifig
Aurelio Herrera
California
Benny Chaves
New Mexico
England
North
Latin Republics
South America
Argentina
Brext
Chile
Peru
Enicyr
Cluh Mant
Buenos Ayres
Argcentinas
Latin American Sports Culture And A North American Comparison
The article discusses Latin American interest in dance and lightly touches on sports like baseball, cricket, football, and boxing. It notes that Central American republics have limited popular athletic followings, contrasting with North American competitive sports and pennant races. It imagines Latin America forming a "Pavoni league" across Central America and the Caribbean and muses on cultural exchanges and potential impacts on regional rivalries. It also references Latin American enthusiasm, a distant wish for cross‑continent leagues, and mentions potential future global baseball interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Gancen
Pavoni
Guatemala
San Salvador
Tesuchialps
Managua
Jose
Panama
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Abe
Generi E Military
Suys Kaiser
Tranq Tees
Wich
Lijdwehr
Tipperary
Belstam
Calin
Ceeinett
London
Preas
Cecoery
Jottre
Hhsiedcien
The
Hoyse Army Medical Corps
London ‘Dimes
Calais
Jasessa
Heldana
West Flanders
Alcatians
Sean
Sani Igpee
Thann
Joffre
Rheims
Barig
Fheims
Progham
Syuseum
Pepersack
Hsa
Ioas
Marshal Baal von Hildenburg
Hinden
Galiz
van der Goux
Constantinople
Aco
Turkey
Sultan Mehmed
Leam von’ der
Copenhagen
Exetian
Su- Yanis
Milindelphia
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Farmer
Rowland
Newtown
Houlihan
de Wit
Ase
EuMis A
Dennis Colgan
Bt Mf
Hartigan
Alain
J_ Gill
Bellmap Tea Company
Bliss Minsle E. Gilbert
Stratford
Black Rock Avenue
Grey
Wieiilty
Birmingham
Father Crowley
St Mary's
St. Joseph's Hall
Misso Ulay
Cussin Callahan
Kitte Smith
Rom Walsh
Magee Sta- Biston
Mame Urns
Mamie Smith
Sie Dowling
Grace Lamont
Momie Miss
W. H. Rock
J. J. Ahearn
R. L Mw.mahon
W. J. Harvey
John J. Cullinan
Helen
We Surrey
Daniel Coenen
J. J Scully
P. Lamb
Harry Quinn
H. Healy
Edward Luby
Thomen Cullinan
Henry Callahan
Drs. Johnson
O'Hara
Joonbirds
Gleason
Mines Dowlie
Barnum Byenee
Brian Nellie G. Reilly
Bnet Washington Avenue
Bolusgs Orchestra
Miss Helle
John Swords
Holyoke
Mase
Miss Toothy
Sam Meritt
Sam
Chicago
Samuel
New London
Fairfield County News
Deerfield and
Greenfield
Mexico
Lehigh Coal Co
TEL
Fairfield Avenue
Gorner
Bridgeport Trust CO
State Street
Galt
the United Illuminating Co., Broad and Cannon Sts
Comumurison
Wade
Fesumes Bet
Vorio
Phanaers
Hartrer
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