CONDEMNATION FOR CONSPIRATORS IN PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
President Wilson sharply rebukes disloyal U S citizens and urges laws to restrain spies and conspirators aiding foreign governments. He calls for mobilization of economic resources, larger army and navy, submarines, and tax measures to fund wartime needs. The message also defends Mexico policy and promotes Pan American unity.
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Washington
Bec
Wilson
Congress
Philippines
Porto Fico
Daughter of Crane founder arrested in Chicago for obstruction
Mrs. Francis Crane Lillie wife of Prof. Frank Lillie and daughter of Richard T Crane was taken into custody in Chicago for alleged interference with police during a clothing district disturbance. The story notes her sympathy with striking workers and her activities as a picket.
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Chicago
Francis Crane Lillie
Frank R. Lillie
University of Chicago
Richard T. Crane
Crane Bros. Foundries
Bridgeport
Lillie
Cage
Cage’s Exclusive Society Circles Are Agog, So To Speak, Over the Occur~rence
Paterson
M. J
Brooklyn
New York
Martin Ryerson
Crane
R. T. Crane
Wilson Read Stirring Message To Congress
Washington December 7 President Wilson in his annual address to Congress outlined defense plans and advocated a broad Pan American policy. He criticized citizens who favored foreign belligerents, urging unity and neutrality as the nation faced global tensions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress
America
Greene calls on civic bodies to work with post office
Postmaster Charles F. Greene urges local civic groups and the public to cooperate with the postal service to speed deliveries. He cites Bridgeport office practices, asks large patrons to face mail, separate classes, and mail early to reduce evening congestion. Continued on Page 2.
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Charles F. Greene
Bridgeport
Burleson
Warner Bros Employee Slain Findings Point to Murder
Luis C. Guell, 38, a Warner Bros. corset factory employe in New York, was found dead with a fractured skull and other wounds. Coroners say murder is likely though not for personal safety. He left the Fifth Avenue office on November 26 with a clock. his body later found near Meadows with a watch and ring, no clear motive.
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Woodmere
L. IL
Luis C. Guell
New York
Warner Bros
Guell
Fifth Avenue
Colombia
Yivania
Reme
Shalf
Stowely
Weather forecast: partly cloudy and windy conditions
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with fresh northwest winds. Forecast calls for cooler air and brisk conditions shaping the midweek period. Expect skies to stay unsettled with pockets of brightness possible. Wind may impact outdoor plans and coastal areas could see stronger gusts.
Budlong Offered Five Thousand to Remove Wife in Divorce Suit
Testimony in a contested divorce case before Judge Case claims Herbert A. Budlong of American Grahophone Co offered $5,000 to make Mary Gorman Budlong leave him. Witnesses described fights and threats, including slapping and attempts to eject her from their home, with details of alleged cruelty and alleged remarks about a rival.
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Herbert A. Budlong
American Grahophone Co
Mary Gorman Budlong
Harry O'Leary
Budlong
Morrison
Gray
Newtown
Harvard
New York
J. Francis Quinn
Quinnn
Carr's Grill
Cannon Street
Charles van Buren
B. H. Shemnberg
New Haven
Mabel Close
Fairview Avenue
Budiong
Treasure Found In Roselyn Ship Wreck After 32 Years
William Gardner chief engineer of the John Glen locates the Roslyn steam lighter wreck off Falkner’s Island where 130 tons of lake copper valued at 72000 dollars lie buried. Salvage operations led by Gardner, with Capt J A P Brown of New Haven, will begin aboard the I E Brown wrecking boat. The Roslyn sank after a storm 32 years ago during a leak near Faulkner’s Island. Simon Lake long sought the copper wreck through the Sound Coast & Wrecking Co.
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Falkner's Island
Simon Lake
Idge
William Gardner
John Glen
Gardner
Bridgeport Towing Co
J. A. P. Brown
New Haven
I. E. Brown
Gairdner
Roslyn
Faulkner's Island
Sound, Coast & Wrecking Co
Japanese Ships Ordered Toward Shanghai Coast
Tokio Dec 7 It is understood Japan will protect its residents and interests as conditions in Shanzehai remain disturbed. Several Japanese warships are already on the scene and the cruiser Tsugaru, which has left Yokohama, is believed bound for Shanghai.
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Tokio
Japan
Shanzehai
Tsugaru
Yokohama
Shanghai
Teutons and Bulgars Aiming at Macedonia
London reports the main Serbian campaign closed and Gen Von Gallwitz may join Bulgarians in Macedonia to crush Franco-British forces. Berlin says German divisions shift to Balkans attack while Athens dispatches note cooperation with Bulgarians near Strumitza. French bombardments intensify in Champagne.
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London
von Gallwitz
Macedonia
Berlin
Balkans
Athens
United States recalls German naval and military attaches
Secretary Lansing replied to Germany that the recall of Captain Boy Ed and Captain Von Papen was due to their military and naval activities. President Wilson approved the action, which Berlin may contest with a bill of particulars. The state department will not disclose specific evidence or discuss the case, and no Mexican links are cited in the decision.
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Lansing
Berlin
Boy-Ed
von Papen
Washington
Germany
Wilson
State Department
James F.J. Archibald
von Pen
Govbrane
Ger
Department of Justice
Mexico
Huerta
Gregory
Cap Boy-Eda
Gerard
General Huerta
United States
Archibald
Boy-Ea
Demand for Recall of Attaches Held in Berlin
Berlin dispatch reports the United States asking for the recall of Captain Von Papen and Captain Boy-Ed, German military and naval attaches in Washington. Germany will likely seek grounds for the recall before replying, with Berlin not yet publishing the U.S. demand. The message notes Berlin’s receipt as the first direct word on the action.
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Berlin
United States
von Papen
Boy-Ed
Washington
Germany
Explosives in Rooms Used for Chemistry Plot Suspect Claims Innocence
New York dispatch reports Anton F. Mente, a young Austrian accused of possessing explosives and chlorine gas in his rooms, swore he is only studying chemistry with no criminal intent and says he bought all chemicals and apparatus himself. He denies receiving foreign government funds and claims the coded material was for personal use.
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New York
Anton F. Mente
Mente
Remonstrance Filed Against Atlas Hotel License Renewal
The First Methodist church members cite a 200 foot proximity to their church as the basis to oppose the Hotel Atlas liquor license renewal. Thirty four signers include Rev. George M. Brown Prof. L. B. Matthias and Probation Officer Charles W. Simpson. The county commissioners heard the remonstrance and the Pastors' association plans to file their own objections.
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First Methodist Church
George M. Brown
L. B. Matthias
Charles W. Simpson
Pastors’ Association
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Capitol
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Dec. T
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Peace Council
Labor
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Federal Grand Jury
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David Lamar
von Rintelen
Lamar
Atlanta
Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
Organization of Labor
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