Wilson Urges War Declaration Against Austria
A 1916 news item reports President Wilson urging a declaration of war against Austria. The article details a separate civil suit where George W. Hoadley is accused of using his director role at American & British Manufacturing Co. to divert about 144 956.29 for personal gain, with damages sought at 250 000. Hoadley’s assets and interests in the Liberty Ordnance Co. are attached, and related suits involve Joseph Hoadley, including a yacht attachment and hotel-venue service papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American & British Manufacturing Co
New York
George W. Hoad
Kenneth W.mcneil
Hoadley
City National Bank
Liberty Ordnance Co
American & British Co
Ttmelco
Gma
Liberty Ordnance
Kenneth W
Archibela “McWell
George W. Hoadley
John C. Stanley
Joseph H. Hoad-ley
Joseph H. Headley
Pepers
Revolver Shot Ends Argument in Restaurant
A dispute between Frank Paris and Nicholas Lideas at a restaurant escalated to Lideas drawing a revolver. Lideas fired, wounding Paris in the left hand. Paris treated for a minor injury. Lideas was arrested by detectives on assault with intent charges.
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Frank Paris
Nicholas Lideas
Wawtreet
Lideas
Paris
Tidens
Wheeler
Mob crowds Bridgeport Fuel Office for Coal Cards
More than 200 residents besieged the Bridgeport Fuel Committee office in Stratfield today to obtain coal cards. By noon over 100 cards had been issued to those unable to secure coal from dealers. A meeting planned to set standard price and measure for street pedlars aims to relieve shortages and curb abuses.
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Bridgeport Fuel Committee
Stratfield Building
Main
Golden Hill
Murray Caldwell
Carl F. Siemon
Dennis Kelly
Garlick to Marry Ruth Jordan on Fortieth Anniversary Eve
Second Lieutenant H E Garlick of the 801st Ammunition Train 76th Division will wed Miss Ruth Jordan on Thursday December 6 at high noon at Mrs Isaac B Prindle's home 795 Myrtle Avenue. The ceremony honors the fortieth anniversary of his parents marriage. Garlick on furlough December 5 to 15. he is a Yale Law School graduate and former partner at Garlick Swain and assistant prosecuting attorney.
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H. Earle Garlick
N. A
Mare ‘Ried
Ruth Jordan
Isaac B. Prindle
Myrtle Avenue
Garlick
Samuel M. Garlick
State Street
Garrick
Miss Jordan
Camp Devens
76Th
Plattsburg
Yale Law School
Garlick & Swain
Flour shortage to be relieved soon
The flour shortage that troubled households for months is easing with regular ship ments of large quantities expected. New England Steamship Co officials consider enlarging flour storage and a 10000 pound sugar shipment is imminent, restoring supply to retailers and restaurants.
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New England Steamship Co
President Wilson urges immediate war on Austria-Hungary
President Wilson asks Congress for an immediate declaration of war against Austria-Hungary, links action to the German threat, and states peace is out of the question. He notes Turkey and Bulgaria could join, but not yet, as the war with Prussian autocracy continues. The speech frames aims to win the war and refuses to discuss peace.
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Washington
Austria-Hungary
Congress
Wilson
Turkey
Bulgaria
Austria
United States
Germany
War Message Excerpts Highlight Plan to Defeat Germany
President stresses completing victory over Germany, rejects premature peace, and vows to crush German power. He denounces unfeigned desires for peace before defeat and calls for unwavering, united effort despite calls for negotiation. He appeals to humanity rising across nations.
World wide distribution planned for Wilson speech
Washington reports President Wilson will speak at 12:30 today with a global distribution strategy. The address will reach audiences through Ambassador Francis in Petrograd and Reuters in London, ensuring simultaneous publication in capitals worldwide including Europe China and Japan.
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Washington
Wilson
Francis
Petrograd
Russia
London
Reuter’s
Europe
Berlin
China
Japan
Senate to Vote War on Austria Next Friday
Senator Martin announced the Senate will pass a resolution declaring war against Austria next Friday. The measure will likely be drafted at the State Department with some debate. no broad opposition is expected. The Senate plans to coordinate with the House Foreign Affairs Committee in the coming days.
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Washington
Senate
Austria
Martin
State Department
House Foreign Affairs Committee
City Warned of Enemies If War Declared on Austria
A wartime order could force about 7 000 Austrian subjects in the city into alien status and impose strict controls. Census data show 6 045 Austrians and related groups among 9 650 total aliens, with authorities forecasting intensified policing and possible relocations near munitions plants.
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Austria
United States
Charles H. Suckley
Alien agent Hajdue linked to arsenal in Norwalk arrest
State police investigate Geza Hajdue of South Norwalk on suspected espionage ties after discovery of a riot gun rifle two revolvers and ammunition at his Paceaccian residence. A stolen Harley Davidson motorcycle traced to Hajdue sparked the probe as officers recover weapons and question associates.
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Geza Hajdue
Austria-Hungary
South Norwalk
United States
State Police Department
Pyesvessussy Yuowruuys
Hajdue
Frank Virelli
Hunt
Devon
Hardue
Bridge
Yale
Bridgeport
Battle lull noted on Cambrai front after heavy fighting
London reports a lull in Cambrai front combat following days of fierce action. Allied lines observe enemy demonstrations with artillery then infantry, used to mask moves or probe for openings along the Piave and northern Italian line, with activity mainly on the upper Piave.
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London
Cambrai Front
War Office
Italy
Associated Press
Piave
Lineman Barely Escapes Death After Live Wire Contact
Frank De Long a 27 year old lineman for the Connecticut Co. received a shock while repairing a pole top rescue by a fellow worker prevented a fatal fall. He was helped to the ground, treated at the emergency hospital then sent home to 1022 Boston Avenue. He rests comfortably with non serious condition.
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Frank de Long
Connecticut Co
de Long
A. S. Aranki
Boston Avenue
National Suffrage Vote Planned in House Judiciary Committee
Washington Dec 4 National prohibition and national woman suffrage constitutional amendments will be voted on in the house judiciary committee next Tuesday. The weather forecast for Bridgeport and vicinity calls for unsettled conditions.
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Washington
House
Judiciary Committee
Armistice Report Signed Between Russia and Germany
Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam reports Prince Leo of Bavaria announcing an armistice between Russia and Germany at their headquarters. The ceasefire lasts 48 hours, with German sources hinting at a temporary pause on the Russo German front though details on formal terms and exact timing remain unclear.
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London
Russia
Leo
Bavaria
Sterdam
Seven convicts captured after prison escape near Morris
Joliet Illinois December 4 seven of the convicts escaped from the prison yesterday morning were captured early today by three posses near Morris in a box car on the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific line. The remaining six were surrounded and capture expected soon. The convicts stopped a Chicago Ottawa and interurban car robbed its passengers and drove the car to Morris then abandoned it. The three posses were organized after nightfall with Sheriff Walter Hendrickson in Grunay county George School and prison guards leading. Passengers from the interurban were bruised but not seriously injured.
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Joliet
Morris
Cimago
Rock Island & Pacific
Chicago
Ottawa
Tfl
Walter Hendrickson
Grunay County
George School
Lufbery Takes Down 17th Plane in War Action
Paris reports Lieut. Raoul Lufbery of Wallingford Conn a member of the Franco American flying corps shot down two more Germans yesterday bringing his total to 17 planes.
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Paris
Raoul of
Wallingford, Conn
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American & British Company
Kenneth W. McNeil
Aremot
Mob
Fuel Office
Southern Belle
Hast Bridgeport
Vicinity
Lufbery
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