War News Summary From Early Conflict To Nov Nine
British casualties total 108 822 through Nov 9 with 10 220 total including officers. Bulgarians may not hold Monastir as Serbian retreat reported. a small force remains in the region. Bulgarians expected reinforcements for a French front in southern Serbia per Athens. Franco-Belgian front artillery activity wanes. Italy officially joins the Entente stance against separate peace late this week. British steamers and engine ships sunk total 93 with 049 lives lost figures.
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Iast
Asquith
Monastir
Serbia
Weity
Athens
French War Office
Italy
Nho
Austria
Pitty
Ncai
Board of Trade
World War Front Reports and Obituaries Dated Entries
France reports decreased fighting intensity with small local clashes in Artois Breton Court Somme and Champagne sectors. Also notices multiple obituaries and funeral arrangements for Porter Lynch O Brien Walsh Clarke Armour Travis Morris and related family notices across Providence Newtown Huntington Shelton Winsted Litchfield.
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Pariz
Artois
Breton Court
Frise
Somme
Champagne
Wency
Newtown
Michael Lynch Racal
Lester
St. Rose’s Church
Intermont St. Rose's
O'Brien
Margaret
William, O'Brien
Ric
Simnarat
Wr. Fee
Wayne St
St. Patrick's Church
St Michael's T Pn
James Walsh
Helen
May
Thomas Walsh
Streetian
St. Anl
St. Michael's Cemetery
Clarke
Huntington
S. Clarked
Shelton
Thomas Armour
Winsted
Travis
Litchfield
New Attack on Agua Prieta Planned by Mexican Armies
Douglas Ariz Dec 3 Prospect of another attack on Agua Prieta menacing this city across the border and raising American safety concerns as Villa forces roam northern Mexico. Gen Obregon works with Col Campbell to defend against Villa troops led by Gen Bordasquez. 5,900 troops move through U.S. soil with Washington's permission. Reports say Villa aims reprisals against U.S. recognition of Carranza government. Americans flee El Tigre while Cananea workers stay in danger zone. Rebel delegates invited to a sovereign convention. 8,000 troops near Juarez to depart for the meeting. Carranza splits railroads from military control. Urbalejo surrenders Yaqui forces at Corbo.
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Douglas
Ariz
Agua Prieta
Villa
Juarez
Mexico
Alvaro Obreson
Carranzaihieftain
Dato Campbell
Jose Bordisuex
Washington
Agua” Prieta
Rodriguez
John Cunningham
Oklahoma
Bus Hendrickson
H. G. Southard
Rafel Varela
Ville
United States
Carranza Provisional Government
Carranza
Obregon
el Tigre
Sonora
Cananea
Lazos Chazarro
Fin Aguas Calientes
Hipolito Vila
Francisco Villa
Emilio Zapata
Zapata
Chihuahua City
Alberto Pani
National
Ilreads of
Nogales
Urbalejo
J Villas Yaqui
Corbo
Harbor Notes and Shipping Movements at Local Port
The schooner Albert Willis loaded 519000 feet of lumber for A W Burritt Co from Charleston in nine days, crew of four plus captain and wife aboard, owned by Rodgers and Webster of Boston. The Daniel Tompkins brought lumber from Savannah, and tug Elmer Keeler added to its tow. A missing boat linked to David Goldstein was found near Yellow Mill bridge. two youths admitted buying it, but not returning. Aetna Explosives Co plant workers in Gary, Indiana, received a 10 percent wage increase.
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Albert Willis
A. W. Burritt Co
Handsome Three Minster
Charleston
5. C
B. P. Hardy
Willis
Phippsburg
Goldsten
Arrests Impending for Local Bowling Alley Proprietors
State factory inspectors investigate Bridgeport bowling alleys for violations of under 16 employment after 10 PM. Prosecuting Attorney A. L. DeLaney has issued warrants for four proprietors, to be served before week’s end.
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Bridgeport
A. L. DeLaney
Pipe Band to Give Dance for Uniform Fund
The Bridgeport Scottish Highlanders pipe band formed two months ago will host a dance on Friday December 3 at the Masonic Temple to raise funds for band uniforms. The committee plans a winter series of entertainments to cover the high costs of outfitting a band. Mills of National Enameling and Stamping Co at St. Louis and Granite City Illinois report full capacity operations.
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Bridgeport
Scottish Highlanders
Masonic Temple
National Enameling & Stamping Coa
St. Lewis
Granite City
Ill
Curious Bendings of a Steel Bar Measured
A United States Bureau of Standards device measures minute bendings in a three foot long and three and a half foot diameter steel bar with mirrors and light. Each circle marks one hundred thousandth of an inch, showing deflection from slight finger pressure. The article also notes social vignettes and humorous anecdotes.
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United States Bureau of Standards
Toyland in Bridgeport Delights with Dolls and Delights
Bridgeport weather forecast notes snow flurries and general fair weather for Friday. The feature text celebrates Toyland as a world of make believe offering joy and delight through dolls carriages and impressive electrical and mechanical toys created to spark happiness.
Holiday Bookshop Delights Young Readers With Wide Selection
A display of children books invites young readers to choose from fairy tales by Grimm and Andersen to Oz stories and Mother Goose rhymes. Prices range from 5c to 1.60, with favorites like Billy Whiskers, Alice in Wonderland, and Land of Oz titles featured on the main floor rear display.
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Mother Goose
Dorothy of Oz
Billy Whiskers
Stevenson
Land of Oz
Emerald City of Oz
Giullivere
Boys Coats That Fool Jack Frost in Small Sizes
Cozy outdoor wear advertised for boys ages 3 to 18. Chinilla and fancy woolen coats follow men’s coat lines, priced from 3 to 12.50 dollars. Sizes 3 to 10 use Scotchy woolens, 10 to 18 use chinchilla blends. Front basement display location noted.
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Chinchilla
Suit to measure for women at $20 this week
A limited time offer for women to have suits made to measure at a special price of $20 through the end of the week. Choose any regular $1.50 suiting, with guaranteed fit and careful during-fitting, in black goods, colors, plain weaves, and fancy suitings, up to size 44 for $20 and above 44 for $22. Right aisle rear.
First snowstorm brings handkerchiefs for all ages
The ad touts a wide variety of handkerchiefs for adults and children, with plain and embroidered designs. It promises many beauties in plain color and with delicate embroidery, available at 1244c, 25¢ and 50¢, and at other prices, on the main floor.
Bag Sale Offers Giftworthy Travel Accessories
A local store advertises a sale of bags and suitcases from a special lot of samples. Many discriminating shoppers have already picked gifts and more may follow. The items include various sizes and some with toilet and traveling needs. Each bag is priced at a third off its usual price on the maker's samples. Third floor.
Christmas Candy Selection Display Grows at Howland Shop
Daily updates reveal new chocolate confections from the daylight candy shop on the top floor. A great bulk of Howland candy is made here and bought from trusted makers for quality. Over 40 varieties of chocolates sell at 29 cents, a score at 40 cents, and select pieces at 60 cents.
Nemo Corsets Offer Health Help For Bridgeport Women
An expert from Nemo headquarters assists Bridgeport women this week by explaining how properly chosen, adjusted, and worn corsets provide comfort, support, and natural posture. The guidance covers genuine Nemo models for slender, medium, and full figures priced at 2, 3, and 5 dollars, located on the second floor.
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Nemo
Bridgeport
Elizabeth Flint Wade Dies At Norwalk Home
Elizabeth Flint Wade, noted magazine writer and editorial contributor to Harper's Magazine and Photo Era, died at her Norwalk home last night. She led the Baptist publication for young people and served as president of the Writers' Club of Buffalo before moving to Norwalk. Survived by two sons and a daughter. funeral set for Saturday.
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Norwalk
Elizabeth Flint Wade
Harper's Magazine
Photo Era
Boston
Writers’ Club of
Buffalo
N. Y
Daugh
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