Bridgeporter Named Vice President of New Haven Road
J M Tomlinson of Bridgeport has been elected vice president and comptroller of the New Haven Road after serving as acting vice president and auditor. Born and raised in Bridgeport, he began in auditing at the old New Milford line and rose through the ranks as the system expanded. He is married with two children and active in St John’s church and local fraternal orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.M. Tomlinson
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
H. M. Kochereperger
Tomlinson
Mr. Tomlinson
Bridgeport
Hamilton S. Shelton
Connecticut Wational Bank
Wiliam E. Burnham
Gen
Henry A. Bishop
Old Neugautuck Railroad
Main Street
South Avenue
Servian Crown Prince Alexander Nearing Twenty Sixth Birthday
Crown Prince Alexander of Servia, aged twenty six, born December 4, 1888, has commanded troops since the war began. He is the second son of King Peter I and heir after Prince George abdicated. Alexander studied at St. Petersburg and favors Russian institutions. his Montenegrin mother was sister to the Queen of Italy. King Peter named Alexander regent during a July quarrel with army officers.
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Alexander of
Servia
Alexander
Peter I
George
Georg
Prince George
George of
Ghent
St. Petersburg
Italy
Austria
Europe
Peter
Belgrade
Vintage of 1914 gathered during war in Champagne
Correspondent reports the 1914 champagne vintage secured under artillery fire as German forces invaded. Peasant girls continued grape gathering despite shells. cellars deeper underground shelter thousands of refugees while above ground many wine houses were damaged. Most cellars escaped pillage and though yield may be slightly below average, quality stands high. News also notes Moyamensing Prison hangings and a forestry prize by the Massachusetts association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Champagne
Quarantine Station Entertainment and Early Cannon History
The article recounts quarantine station life with amusements for detainees including croquet tennis and improvised acts, then shifts to a historical survey of artillery origins from Moorish use in Algeciras to English and Venetian cannons, detailing milestones from 1343 to the 19th century and noting Shrapnel.
Artillery of France Celebrates Saint Barbara Festival Today
The article notes December 4 as the artillery holiday in France honoring St Barbara known as St Barbe in French lore. It describes her as a patron of cannoneers adopted by Christian nations and recalls her third century origins and the tale of Discorus his daughter confined in a tower.
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Dioscoraz
Dioscorus
Europe
Barbara
France
Algeciras
Crecy
Edward II
Calais
Schwartz
Cordelier
Voltaire
England
Hugget
Gibbon
Mahomet II
Adrianople
Rhodes
Henry Shrapnel
Larousse
St. Barbara
St. Barbe
Discorus
Temperance Fight Ahead in 1920s War on Liquor
A review of prewar plans for a national temperance push notes six months before conflict, quoted remarks from European monarchs on liquor, and the Flying Squadron's bid to present a major issue to Americans. Led by Frank J. Harney and others, the movement seeks a saloonless nation in 1920 with meetings at the First Methodist church December 8 10 11 providing frontline updates and inspiration for temperance efforts over the next decade.
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Tentemen
Nicholas If
Issia
United States
Frank J. Harney
Indiana
Oliver W. Stewart
Chicago
Clinton N. Howard
Rochester
N. C
First Methodist Church
Household Notes on Conservation and Domestic Hints
A collection of practical kitchen and home care tips. From damp prevention and ventilation to starching, cleaning with kerosene, and clever uses for stale bread, lemon softening, ammonia in silver wash, and making simple gifts. Includes cosmetic fixes, odor, and storage ideas.
Colorado strike commission picks two non neutral members
The article names Patrick Gilday president of the Second district of the United Mine Workers of America and Jes Mills of Swayne Mills Philadelphia as the two conciliators named by President Wilson to ease conflict between Colorado waring mine operators and miners. Mills previously helped settle the Kanawha strike and served 1906 to 1911 as commissioner for Pennsylvania bituminous coal operators, often opposing Gilday.
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Colorado
Wilson
Ste
Pease
Patrick Gilday
United Mine Workers of America
Jes S. Mills
Swayne & Mills
Philadelphia
Co Company
Pennsylvania
Teast
Westinghouse
Pittsburgh
Gilday
Mills
Kanawha CW. Va
Social and Personal Notices From Local Society
Social items note a WHA meeting at Miss Nellie Bafiuch on Spruce Street and a WHA gathering at Miss Ida Warner's on Pembroke Street, both in December. A man cut his hand badly at 158 Main Street needing emergency care after a bottle mishap. Fire ruined $300 worth of shoes destined for export to the French army. A mad dog caused panic in West Side Manhattan, biting two men and killing another dog, then was shot by police.
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Main Street
Joseph Gillick
Lackawanna
Binghamton
N. Y
West Side
Manhattan
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NEW Haven Roar
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Servian Crown Prince
Moyamenzing Prisoe Philadelphia
William Abel
Massachusetts Forestry Associated
North Sea
Hiel Canal
English Channel
French
Dubwark
Sheerness
Thames
Grimsby
Malachite
Primo
Havre
Elso
Zee
U.S
United States Public Wealth Service
Pepe Hag
iIm
Sertvice
Orient
Artillery OF
Ofpean
Linde
Red Cross
King Hadton
Norway
Norwegian
Leon
ROA
Wison
Office OF Sewing Machine CabiNet CO
Washington Avenue
Pembroke
Hallet Sts
ONYX
Nellie Bafiuch
Spruce Street
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