Agreement for No Separate Peace Shapes World War I Aligned Powers
Monday December 6, 1915 reports Italy joining Britain France Russia and Japan in a mutual pledge not to make separate peace during World War I. The pact, formed with all Allies except Italy early in the war, promises prolongation of the conflict and unity against any potential defections. The article notes the unprecedented resolve of civilized nations to persist in war until final victory, highlighting the hardening of resolve across allied powers.
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Italy
Independence in Civic Matters Hidden in Republican Split
A Hartford Times report cites the Bridgeport Standard arguing for independence in civic matters over strict party loyalty. It notes Republicans and some Democrats crossing lines, with many Bridgeport Republicans ready to back Democratic nominees if acceptable.
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Hartford Times
Bridgeport of Standard
Ie ‘Seindara
Gadther
Standard
Bridgeport
Democracy
Bridgeport Debates Its Real Needs and Bond Plan
The piece questions Bridgeport’s claimed need for a million dollar arene and an inquiry committee to justify a bond issue. It argues municipal spending has cursed the city, notes Mayor Wilson favors road contracts at inflated prices, and accuses the City Plan Commission of ignored, detailed plans.
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Bridgeport
Bayer Wilson
Wilson
City Plan Commission
Sunday Criticism of Ford Drives Ad Motive Debate
A long criticism argues Mr Ford uses a peace crusade to boost automobile sales. It notes similar suspicions against Mr Sunday, who is accused of advertising for personal gain. The piece questions motive, suggesting the fairness of judging actions by possible self interest.
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Ford
Sundsy
Sunday
Mr. Sunday
Mr. Mellen
Northwest Mounted Police expedition to depart for Yukon mail run
Duncen on December 6 reports the annual Northwest Mounted Police expedition will leave after the Yukon river thaws. The party, carrying mail for whalers and explorers, will depart from New London near The Colonnade Hotel, which was partly destroyed by fire. A note lists JM: 310.00 as the amount involved.
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Duncen
Yukon
Northwest Mounted Police
Whelers
New Lonby
Japanese Prince Escapes U-Boat Attack Off London
British report that the Japanese Prince, a 416,000 ton steamer built in 1911, was attacked by a German submarine but escaped. Shipping records do not show recent movements. In Greece thousands of starving Serbian refugees are being cared for.
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London
Greece
Congress Opens With War Focus and Old Guard Returns
Washington December 6 64th Congress convenes after a nine month recess. House elects Champ Clark as Speaker amid a Democratic majority and Republican challenge. Senate shows absence of several leaders. new members sworn in. Joint session planned to hear President Wilson’s annual address.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
South
Trimbie
Champ Clark
Missouri
Representative Mann
Illinois
Joseph G. Cannon
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
William B. McKinley
W. A. Rodenberg
William W. Wilson
George E. Foss
John A. Sterling
Charles E. Muller
Ebenezer Hill
Connecticut
Cyrus A. Sulloway
New Hampshire
Benjamin K. Focht
Pennsylvania
Meyer London
New York
Root
Burton
Bristow
Kansas
Crawford
South Dakota
Perkins
California
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Thornton
Louisiana
White
Alabama
Camden
Kentucky
James W. Wadsworth
New York Assembly
Charles Curtis
Warren G. Harding
Oscar W. Underwood
Democrats
James D. Phelan
J. C.w. Beckham
Robert F. ‘Ad
Edwin
Paul ©. Hasting
President Wilson
Joseph Conrads Real Name Revealed and Boxing Fate
The article notes Joseph Conrad born December 6 1857 to Polish parents uses a pen name and later reveals his real surname Korzeniowski. It reflects on his sea years and rise as a novelist, then shifts to boxing legend Kid Lavigne born December 6 1869 in Bay City Michigan, detailing early fights and long career including a title fight in London.
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Joseph Copres
Moi de
Joseph C.korzeniowski
Conrad
Poland
Atlantic
England
Eenree
Mr. Conrad
New York
Ua An
Kia Lavigne
Bay City
Mich
Sagi Paw
Lavigne
George Siddo
Siddons
Grand Rapids
Frank Ernes
Buffalo
Billy Smith
San Francisco
George
McFadden
Saginaw
London
Wick Burge
Burge
France
Ballad Annie Laurie Origins and Revisions
The article traces the first version of the ballad Annie Laurie to Mr. Douglas of Fingland around 1682, notes Annie Laurie as Sir Robert Laurie's daughter, and mentions her suitors Ferguson and the revised version by Alicia Anne Spottiswoode later Lady Jane Scott, including changes in the lyric line about her waist and beauty.
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Annie Laurie
Eoge
Douglas
Fingland
Robert Laurie
Maxwellton
George Lavigne Turns Forty Six Today in Saginaw
George Lavigne known as Saginaw Kia and once a lightweight world champion, reaches his forty six birthday today. Once a boxing idol across continents, he spent his earnings and later tried many jobs, but poor business sense limited gains since retirement from the ring.
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George Lavigne
Saginaw Kia
Continents
George
Peter Lang Remembered as Versatile Stock Hero in Lubin Pictures
Bridgeport residents recall Peter Lang a former Poli stock favorite known for flexible character work across until now at Lubin Photoplayers. Lang praised as dean of the cast with a range from boss to comedian to tragedian and nicknamed Modest and Versatile Pete by Lubin players.
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Peter Lang
Bridgeporters
Lang
United States
Lubin Photoplayers'Co
Lane
Fe Maile
Pete
Peter
The
Bostonians
Jgomedian
John F. Rogers Council
K. Ofc
Elegant Ostrich Feather Fans Describe Lavish Styles
The article highlights enormous ostrich plume fans with brilliants and precious sticks. Notable items include a five to six plume black fan, pale blue and pink plumes, pheasant and peacock feather fans, gauze and spangled designs with Parisian ivory sticks, and French wreaths of flowers. Children’s fans are small and suitable for dancing school gifts.
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Les Corbeilles
Watteau
China Store Be Ws Highlights Bud Vases and Furnishings
In the China Store Be ws, mahogany and glass lining pieces fill the catalog. Candlesticks, small electric lamps, Bud Vases, nut bowls named Krack-eze, a round mahogany sandwich tray, smoking stands, and other china section items are offered with various prices and finishes.
Toys and wooden models from Humpty Dumpty Circus makers
A historical ad lists numerous wooden toys and kits including 50 cent naval games with an armed cruiser and submarine, farm and wagon sets, blocks, junior architect construction toy, and plastic modeling compounds. Prices range from 10 cents to a dollar, with various toy lines for imaginative play and instruction.
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Tron Toys
Christmas Gifts at Alling Rubber Co Coats and Capes
Serviceable gifts offered in variety at Alling Rubber Co. includes rubber surface and cloth coats for boys starting at $2.75 and cloth coats from $3.50. Also Gris coats and capes priced from $2.75.
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Alling Rubber Co
Ladies Rain Coats In Varied Styles And Prices
A large selection of ladies rain coats available in black surface and leather color finishes. Prices range from $4.50 to $14.00 with leather color coats at $5.50 and cloth surface at $4.50. Various models and sizes advertised.
Dentists From Bridgeport Receive State Licenses
D. D. Krause, Robert Stawowczyk and L. H. Kohler, dentists of this city, were granted state licenses by the state dental commissioners at their semi annual Hartford meeting. The board examined 59 candidates, 35 were successful.
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D. D. Krause
Robert Stawowczyk
L. H. Kohler
Cay
Hartford
Castel-Franchese Initiates Large Class at Manwaring Hall
A large class of candidates was initiated into the Society Castel-Franchese at Manwaring Hall on East Main Street. A collection of $55 was raised for the Italian Red Cross fund during the event.
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Society
Castel-Franchese
Manwaring Hall
East Main Street
Italian Red Cross Fund
Trench letters from Charles Wesche stir debate in Bridgeport
Charles Wesche, brother of Frank Wesche and resident at 54 Washington, sends letters from the trenches that amplify existing France reports. The Zionist movement in Bridgeport, run by local Jewish leaders, celebrated Flag Day with higher fundraising than last year.
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Charlies Wesche
Frank Wesche
Washington
France
Charles Waesché
América
Bridgeport
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SMU
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Broad 7 Co- Operative
Cnro Skokt
Zionist Movement
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