Prisoners in British Isles face growing hardships in camps
An investigation of detention camps at Newbury Shrimley Leiden and Isle of Man shows about 14 000 prisoners there and roughly 26 200 across the British Isles. Conditions worsen with cold weather tents unheated and thousands to receive better shelter. Health reports praise overall food and care, with few deaths and several guard fatalities noted in riots.
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Iyndon Dea
Newbury
Shrimley
Leiden
Veuglas
Isle of Man
British Isles
Atliatic Service
Sigors
Deine
Ens
Wethers
Droustt
Immaculate Conception Doctrine Reaches Pope Pact
Fragmented OCR notes recount the Cathejic calendar era and a long church discussion over the Immaculate Conception. It mentions Pope Pius and a major shift toward affirming papal authority, with references to theologians, councils, and a dispute over individual faith measures. The text also recalls an unrelated Pembroke foundry fire report and a chemical firm incident.
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Pian
Jaeto
Pius TX
Swamp-Root Cure for Bladder Trouble Credited
Thomas A Bennett of Greenshore Indiana testi fies that after two bottles of Swamp Root his bladder problems vanished and sleep no longer disturbed him. Notary public LA Bower confirms the affidavit dated February 1918.
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Elimer
Jenry
Thomas A. Bennett
Gresnshore
Indiana
T. Ayett
LA Bower
Letter Sitmer and Co. ae se Swamy-Reen Wit Bo
Fragmentary notice mentions Sitmer and Co. and Swamy Reen Wit Bo with references to Kilnterd and NF. It notes a sample, booklet, and potential value or action but is incomplete and unclear about exact entities or events.
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Swamy
Reen Wit Bo
Kilnterd
Mion
Aiso
Val
One Hundred Years Ago One Cent Reward
Notice from Bridgeport 1814 seeking Moses Stevens a 16 year old apprentice who ran away. Describes appearance, clothing, reward offered, and warning to harborers. public call to return him to his master Joseph Watson. The item reflects historical local notices and labor practices of the era.
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Moses Stevens
Joseph Watson
Bridgeport
Incrustation Fluids Patent Report and Electoral Vote Note
Fifty years ago the paper notes a patent for a compound to prevent incrustation, praising trial results and widespread demand. It also reports the Connecticut Electoral College meeting in New Haven with Lincoln expected to win the majority vote.
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Adonza
Mle
Atsiend
J. Teteh
Vais
New Haven
Connectiqut
Lincoln
Two Decades Ago in Court and Local Affairs
Twenty years ago a carriage incident near Center bridge led to panic but ended with Patrick Phelan saving the horses. Johnny Day, owner of a $600 stock, died at the almshouse from consumption. The Kennedy nurse case ended in discharge for lack of evidence. George Rutherford was elected to represent Bricklayers and Finsterers union at a National Union meeting in New Orleans on January 8, with a three-week absence. Tommy Ryan left for New Orleans to meet Jack Dempsey, planning a tour with Parson Davies. Choynski to spar as partner, first stop New York. Eastern League meeting chose Toronto Rochester and Scranton to complete the circuit. Newark and Bridgeport were discussed for a 10-club league if finances and decking permit.
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John Day
Johny Day
Eity
Thos, Kennedy
George Rutherford
Bricklayers and Finsterers’ Union
National Union
New Orisona
Tommy Ryan
New Ohesn
Jack Dempsey
Ryan
Parson Davies
Ine Choynski
New York
Tojronto
Rochester
Scranton
James H. O'Rourke
Bridgeport
Powers
Burns
Buntsch
Newark
Tim" O'Rourke
Feyorter
Jira
Hans Wagner Anecdotes and League News
Anecdotes portray Hans Wagner as a stylish yet courteous figure who arouses crowd joy with strikeouts, especially against rising young pitchers, while a winter plan aims to revitalize the King’s Highway Congregational Men’s League with new officers and meetings. Also noted is a poultry yard visit at Ben son frond, Merfield, taking away Rhode Island Red pullets.
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Men's League
King's Highway
Siodes
Albert MacKenzie
A. G. Ybolet
John Kerk
A. Coat Wiliam
Batchelor
Eines Highway
Opicke
J. Howard Wakemen
Rhode Island
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Chiietzie
White Way Extended to Gilbert Street Debate
The mayor urged a simple ceremony to mark the White Way opening but council members doubt a parade will occur in the next two weeks. A committee was named to arrange the ceremony and property owners along the block have petitioned for the extension from State to Gilbert Street.
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Gilbert Street
White Way
MacPayden
Blakeslee
State
Main Street
DeVer H. Werner
Clinton Barnum Seeley
D Fairchild Wheeler
Bot L. & Z
Egbéd Marsh
Both Trust
Peter W. Wren
First Bridgeport National Bank
Butler Tor Wilson Marshall
Hawin Sente
James Cakavell
J. H. Bekter, Jr
William Robertson
Cullinan & Mullins
John A. Shea
Thomas Fening
Shew
Wisconsin
Milk Co
F. A. Keeney
Empire Theatre
Butler
Barnum Office
A. E Lavery
Hyd. Oe
A. J. Solomon
H Bogen
Andrew Ake Murphy
Charles A. Ryder
Shea
Park ‘Theatre Co
George
Crawford
Sophomore class forms committees and plans mottoes colors
At a recent sophomore meeting two committees were appointed by the president. One will select class colors with members William Gallo Henry Wilson Claire Strawn Bar Moore and Charlotte Gray. The other seeks suitable mottos to present to the class for selection. ditford meaner sher wood wilmot harold rockett helen cooney and carolyn chepman sit on the group. alexander leverty ayden hianchard william galto and grace horton join the athletic subcommittee. senior play rehearsals progress. miss clare predicts a very successful production. miss darling plans glee participation at friday meeting. soccer team did not go to stamford as stamford eyes disbanded. locals were surprised they expected an away win. edson banks yale sher 27 visits home and predicts alumni team captained by himself will face bay city in december. jim lucey max amest and byers egil slated to play next january. pierson hell lineup remains in question.
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William Gallo
Henry Wilson
Claire Strawn
Bar‘Moore
Charlotte Gray
Ditford
Meaner
Sherwood Wilmot
Harold Rockett
Helen Cooney
Carolyn Chepman
Alexander Leverty
Ayden Hianchard
William Galto
Grace Horton
The
Athletic Association
Edson Banks
Yale Sher
West Avenue
Alumn
Egil
Jarmuary
Jim Lucey
Foresters council meeting eyes Dorchester ritual
Fraternal news reports the annual election of officers and the exemplification of the Dorchester ritual features the meeting of the R A in the Citizens building tomorrow evening. About 40 members from Ansonia and a delegation from New Haven attend Magna Charta hall Fairfield avenue this evening with refreshments and a social session after the exemplification by a crack degree team from Ansonia. Washington census notes cotton totals prior to December 1 with 12 066 195 bales and round bales 26 195 seaisland 62 991 bales.
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Arsonia
New Haven
Order of Foresters
Magna Charta Hall
Fairfield Avenue
Ansonia
Washington
Census Bureau
Sea
Gene Be Wel Is Austria's Hope In Her Hour Of Need
General Dankl, the Austrian 12FAl commander of the main force against the Russians, is seen as one of the eastern campaign's top strategists. He is credited with shaping the Austrian army in the early war when Russians scored major victories in Galicia.
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Gene
Austria
Dankl
Galicia
Teacher as guide not beast of burden, says Dr Littlefield
Dr Milton S Litteneld of New York City told a teachers training class that a teacher should be a guide who walks beside pupils. He outlined three knowledge methods oral dramatic and manual and urged leadership by aiding students. The lecture drew a large audience at First Congregational Church chapel with interactive questions. John Richard Brown begins next Monday, and Liberela will speak January 1 on Grades Lesson topics as attendance nears eighty men and women.
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Milton S. Litteneld
New York City
First Congregational Church
Bresey
Severs
Littlefeld
Ccemiiely
de John Richard Brown
Liberela
Charities Board Thanks Clergyman for Donations
Charities Commissioners met to consider almshouse plans at Skinner and Walker offices. A vote of thanks honored Rev Mr Sherman for clothing provided to Lake View tables and private families. Sewer costs noted with no funds for Lakeview sewerage. proposal to run sewer on Bond Street discussed. two hearings planned. Monthly expenditures read for Lakeview office hospital and ambulance, outside poor, payroll totaling 37,534.07.
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Ravenes
Skinner & Walker, Architects
Sherman
Sewer Commission
Kew
Bond Street
Lakeview
Fire destroys three story building in Columbus
A fire in Columbus early this morning gutted a three story building owned and occupied by the Nitschke paper company. Several adjoining structures were damaged and total losses were estimated at 300,000. The Norwegian steamer Nygard was driven ashore and sunk near Esbjerg, Denmark.
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Columbus, O
Det
Nitschke Paper Company
Nygard
Esbjerg
Denmark
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Hallett Street
Tex
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Aese
Applring
Samuel Hodges
Tri
Geport
Muytonlane
Sam
Seth
Eritee
Port
McNamara
Uncas
Mr. McNamara
James Coughin
FL Knabiin
George McCarthy
J. Byrne
Thomas Hallen
George Reiley
William Harty
John Kearns
Bazoo
F. $. Kelty
Elsegaphone
FC. Mullins
F. D. Toomey
Run
H. A. Mcklroy
J. Cullinan
Razoo
Thos
Cullinen
William Donnelly
Eaward Mansfeld
HL. Shannon
Alderman Hurley
Post Graduate
Morris
Isms
John J
Patrik Phe- Mennel Prince
Ita Sg
Norse
Midilie
Patrick Phelan
Bhggport
Tamoo
Iversandy Eeiding
Mir
Dugie
Hans” Wagner
Hans Wagner
Fascha
Fenton
Tfenus
Euuuetin
Hans Wasnen
Serteman
Solla Ane
Jensen
Pippin
Wagner
Désisto
Chicago
Warner
Turnibg
Hanus de
Hans
Velle
Pellown
Nimwell
Fryine
J. Suechler
Gilbert ST
Miss Clarke
Craaentine Relasees
Miss Darling Choke
Poon
Stamford
Stamford Eyes
Guide
Beast OF Burden
DR. Littlefield
BIG Pure
Columbus
Cape Cod
Hayes’ Fish CO
Water Street
Public Market State
Rane Sts. Phonas
Bast Mate
Lyman
F. Lyman
Optician
Joseph P. Coughlin Company Painters and Decorators
East Maly Street
Ier
ENTE
Lowe's Laundry
Aly
Siria
B. Clark & CO
Crawford Ranges
Broad Street
Ee Isaac
Ula Benjamin & Johnes Warres
Owe Oris
Bowie
Ofien
Bertela Asta
Beth
Ecinsen Gas
Amos Oil Company
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