Christmas Ship Stopped by Three Warships
The American Christmas ship Jason arrived to aid war orphans in Austria and Germany. It was stopped by three warships en route from Gisellins and returned to port after German officials and Red Cross representatives met Jason’s crew. Berlin designated the German elevation, inviting Austrian and German delegates to honor American children’s gifts. Gifts will be transported to the Austrian frontier by ships arranged by the Linian smern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason
Austria
Germany
Gimsellins
Courtney
Berlin
Central Committee of
The
Red Cross
Beron Lutz
Bayacia
Epaak
America
Jason US
War Bulletin Notes Reveal German Tactics and Assorted Updates
War bulletin notes describe German concealment methods and aerial tactics, including a cloud to hide planes and reports from a traveller about Domremy and Joan of Arc. The piece also covers Br itish resistance, a Baron de Klopstein's death, French theatre honors, and football and Jewish promotions in German forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burin
Liverte
Domremy
Joan of Arc
Langan
Baraa de Khopsxein
Barts, Dea
Jean de Kiop
Ciretes
Thatilion
Srey-cur Verouns
Department de Meurthe Et. Moselle
Baron de Klopsteim
Acher
Swed ish steamer Nor vae Byerige lost after mine strike
Reports say the Swedish steamer Norvae Byerige, 789 tons, with 28 crewmen, struck a mine off the Paani coast and sank. Two Swedish vessels Lund and Evertida were lost in similar fashion, raising government concerns about ocean traffic safety and potential route closures.
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Touden
Mintoeatinen
Norvae Byerige
Paani
Lund
Evertida
Avitne Tines
Ris
Norra-Sverige
Vessa
Im Hapsran- Bo
Boreden
Massachusetts Cities Hold Elections Today
Boston reports two new names among 23 Massachusetts cities voting in small city elections to select city leaders. Other cities listed include Brookton Chicopee Gloucester Lowell Malden Newburyport Somerville Woburn and Watertown as results tally across the state with Boston voting again in March for officers.
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Boston
Dec
Masaphunetta
Atticore
Hevers
Brookton
Vaatton
Woburn
Worcanter
Brentfeld
British steamer Vedra ashore in heavy gale
Vedra with 85 crew members ran aground in a fierce gale near Barrow while en route from Port Arthur to London. The cargo of gasoline ignited. only two crew members survived with severe burns. Vedra, 4005 tons, commanded by Captain Brewster, formerly Sulit in 1858, belonged to Associated Oil Carriers of London.
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Barrow, Dec
Vie Landoy
Port ‘Hshur
Tex
Verda
Port Arthur
London
Nore Fd
Enland
Brewster
Rhe Wes Sulit
Sunderland
Ol! Carriers Company
Loufom
Inquest Begun In Electrocution Case
Coroner Phelan with Manager Knicht and inspector Brague visited South Medford to inspect the scene where Helen Kerticska died at Railroad and South venues and Michael Bourjia was injured. A telephone wire reportedly broke, touching a high voltage line of the New York New Haven Hartford system. Kerticska was killed by the shock. Wreaths and laurels noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelan
William W. Knicht
Louis J. Brague
Boatherm
New Snsland Telephone Co
South
Med ‘Inday
Helen Kerticaka
Michal Bourjia
Pinestreet
New York, New Haven
Hartford
Leather Goods Party Boxes and Bags Sale Summary
Leather Goods listing shows party boxes in leather moire and silk moire linings with 5 to 10 fittings and strap handles. Prices range from 0.40 to 3.00 dollars, with several line items for moire lined and satin styles and various colors.
Wonderful Savings on New Styles and Coats
Big sale on chiffon, velour and gabardine suits and coats. Includes short length coats and skirts in latest designs with prices from 18.75 to 40 value reductions. Multiple lots offer discounted broadcloth and gabardine suits, with many items originally 59 to 75 dollars now marked down.
Glove and Neckwear Sale Highlights and Coat Reductions
A vintage ad markets pleated embroidered collars and cuffs with coat sets at varied prices. It promotes plush coats in several price bands from 15 to 40 dollars and big reductions, emphasizing warmth, serviceability, and style across multiple models.
Jackson School Opens for Classes in Bridgeport
The Jackson School, the latest addition to Bridgeport's public school system, opens on Hogiwick Avenue at the old refrigeration plant site to relieve crowding at Langfellows. Whittier and Lonefelllow schools previously added capacity but soon exceeded it, prompting the new facility with portable rooms and basement spaces. Principal Mer y Stapleton will oversee fire capacity at the new site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Brideeport
Ela 7 Tre Neweches
Hogiwick Avenue
Lanstelllnw
Whittree
Whittier
Langfellow School
Hoare of Education
Germans Answer Allies Challenge In Counter Attack
German armies answered the allies challenge with a sharp counter attack in Belgium and Belgium fringe sectors. A formal French communiqué claims success in repelling French efforts and indicates Germans hold ground in the Argonne while Paris and Berlin report conflicting gains and losses.
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Tomtom
Belginspalge
Todey
Paris
Berlis
Arcanne
Bertin
Nancy
Anas
Street cleaner jailed for two days in Bath incident
John Porter a street cleaner living at 87 Benham Avenue was jailed for two days after a city court trial over non support of his child. Judge Wilder ordered his imprisonment with suspension of wages and Public Works Director Courtade to pay Mrs Porter a weekly sum.
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John Porter
Benham Avenue
Wider
Public Works
Courtade
Porter
John
Merchants Split Over Plan To Enter Board
Merchants debate a proposed reorganization into a Board of Trade style body with four membership classes and a governing structure. The plan envisions a citywide federation to study planning, housing, sanitation, and commerce while preserving ties to existing associations and assets.
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Clu
Ame “Board of Trade
Business Men's Association
Hana
Board
St Trade
Ee In
Enmstst
Pokes Bni Cerie
Shell
Chossen
Department of Industries
Business Memor Merchants
Department of Manufacturers
Department of Civic Improvement
Public Hum Or Sanitation
Department of Charities
Department of Finance
Department of Publicity
Department of Municipal Attaire
Department of Business Men's Association
Gual Py
Business Men's Association Board Deliberates on Plans
Fragmentary notes indicate the board of the Business Men's Association will not endorse immediate changes but will vote on the full ownership plan next week. Proceedings hint at radical shifts under consideration, with no firm approval yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onmere
Business Men's Association
Fullership
Ruppert Aims to Buy Yankees Baseball Club
New York December 2 Jacob Ruppert a New York brewer is negotiating with William Devery and Frank Farrell for the purchase of the New York American baseball club. The price cited is 590,900 though the deal is not yet closed. The American league club’s ownership posture remains unsettled as talks continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jacob Ruppert
Witnesses and coroner inspect Miss Rock death scene
Coroner Phelan leads an investigation into the death of Catherine Rock who died Saturday night from a skull fracture after a trolley car incident near Fairfield Avenue. Passengers on the car and two accompanying witnesses traveled to the scene to testify while authorities scrutinize the conductors account of Miss Rock walking off the car.
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Phelan
Catherine Rock
Emnuellystreed
Pari Avenue
Fairield Avenue
James Carrigan
Wiinun Street
Black Rock
Edward Casey
Waldorf Avenue
Guntays Augete
Trowel St
Miss Rock
Edward Lyons
Park Avenue
Michael O'Brien
Washington Avenue
Accopi
Lyons
Prominent Militiaman Dies In West End Home
Hjalmer Molander a Spanish American War veteran and Swedish speaking resident of Hartford died at 50 at his home 14 Howard Avenue. He served in Company 14th Nor, active in the Painters and Decorators Union and belonged to Swedish Lutheran church. Investigator Morrissey will visit Lakeview to ration aid at the almshouse site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hjalmer Molander
Connecticut
Massaucetts
New York
Howard Avenue
Molander
Peter Ebmel
U8. Grant
Clefwer Ghynseadeny
Molandey
Painters and Decoratory Union
Swedish Lutheran Church
Park Avenue
Morrissey
Department of Charities
Almshouse
Lakeview
South America Lecture Sparks Trade Fear and Wonder
A city lecture on South America, led by Albert, condemned the American Merchant Marine’s struggles and urged government action. Mr. Squier Ras’ showcased his 6,000 mile journey with vivid accounts of people, wealth, and vast scenery, from the Panama Canal opening to Andean rail and climate variances along Lake Titicaca and La Paz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Albert
Lescue
Stratwell
Squier
Sanit Jary Panama Canal
South Am
Goethals
Squiir
Sauler
Siluier
Harvard
Lina
Andes
Titivecca
Lake
iTticaca
Sauter
Thas
la Pas
Sedegress
Views of Inhabitants and Democracy in Argentine Vision
Fragmentary account describes impressions of Argentine people labeled loyal and alert with democracy and wealth disparity noted. It mentions U.S. influence, forthcoming coast views, and a city harbor with scenic mountains, waterfalls, and a hopeful forecast for regional change.
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Sydler
Valle
Argentine
Mr. Boulewud
Constanten
Bellaved
America
Amertes
Umea
Brief News Notes From Mexico City And Nearby Places
A fragmentary roundup mentions talk of Whitman’s removal in Mexico City and a reverend noting ties to Commodore Perry. It also cites a two millennium schooner wreck near Point Path, crew records from the New York schooner, and various local incidents including a boiler explosion near Rice & Hucheer affecting 209 employees. Other items reference a charity share by Field Marshal Sir duh, a ban on opiate smoking in a tired government, and a Greenwich cage trial date amid farm-ad related notices.
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Courant
Bill Garmane
Prissan
Mattie
Beypt
Hie Ainer
Turkey
Bene Mohammedan
Doe
Ruseis
Servia
Faria
Dea
Journal Des Debets
Comedie Francaise
France
Louis XII
Rome
Rhines
Tee Debsis
Bom Dcs
Harebeouek
Bom
Eau
Lonnon
George
Order of the Hath
Gens
Foch
English Football Association
Bains
Tyhole
Sason
Wurtembere
Massachusetts
Lypurd
Sohn Reck & Son
Dorsen
Hamikerchiers
Sele Eric Initial
Bes
Chilaren
Eimonas
Dorse
Jackson School
Richard Flower
Jona
Sen
Ruppert
Yankees
West End
A Winn
Albert Squier
Eilard
Eject Whitman
Er ‘Fork
Bowrviad
Geo
Mexico City
Celle Smith Perry
Commodore Perry
Troy
Point Path
Davis i. ‘Boody
Tee Ie
Rice & Hucheer
Mushathe
Grory
Bshaw
Canada
Tira
Sharpsville
Cro
Sir Duh French
New Fark
Yrentuta Wo
White Crom
Twder Curtis
Bimom Mann's
Greenwich
Michanl
Cwich
Siar
Philadelphia
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