Kaiser to Act Personally on Attaches Case
Washington officials report Emperor William will act personally on the recall of Captains Boy Ed and Von Papen, German embassy attaches, after officials state they were appointed by the emperor. Berlin may require their withdrawal. German recall could ease Berlin’s pressure on Washington with a likely reply to the United States by Saturday.
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Mas
von Papen
Berlin
Washington
William
Karl Boy-Ed
Franz von Papen
United States
Lanathe
Boy-Emi
Germany
Fen Bernstorff
Standard Oil Ships Torpedoed and Safe Exchange
Standard Oil vessels Communipaw and Petrolite, originally German ships, were reported torpedoed in the eastern Mediterranean. The Communipaw, arriving at Alexandria, was believed safe, while the Petrolite’s fate remained uncertain. A Greek torpedo boat sighted wreckage. a crew injury was reported on the Petrolite. Officials await official word from captains and further confirmation near Algiers and Crete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Tobruk
Tripoli
Rome
Mr. Warden
Algiers
Mediterranean
Navy Department
United Sates
Des Moines
Canez
Crete
Communipaw
New York
Egypt
Gence
Weather update unclear and incomplete
Fragmentary weather note mentions pansies and uncertain terms with plausible typos. No identifiable location or date. Unable to extract concrete forecast or entities from the readable text.
Heavy fighting as Allies hold war conference
Paris dispatch reports the Entente generals meeting at the French army headquarters with Joffre presiding as heavy fighting unfolds. Berlin notes claim capture of a French position over 5000 yards long on Hill 193 near Souain in Champagne. Also reports the British steamer Commodore sunk, identified with Charente Steamship Co.
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Paris
Waren
Eccees
Joffre
Berlin
Souain
Champagne District
London
Admiralty
Charente Steamship Co.,, Ltd
Liverpool
French War Office
Serbia
Demirkapou
Vardar
Teutons Concentrate to Hold Serb Ground
London reports Serbian armies retreating beyond the Albanian Montenegrin frontiers as Bulgarian and German forces mass against allied units in southeast Serbia. Heavy fighting continues while Monastir falls and French positions are pressured. Fresh reinforcements reach Saloniki and Montenegrin resistance persists. The French bring heavy guns to Strumitza as Bulgarian and German forces clash.
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London
Serbia
Monastir
Vardar
Derga
Haa
Sdloniki
Ipek
Montenegro
Albania
Strumitzé
Anj
Illicit Lovers Tragedy Ended By Cemetery Rescue In Austria
Two lovers in Austria attempted suicide in a cemetery after a secret affair between Patta of Minnesota and a married woman. An army officer, Halloran, shot toward both, leaving the woman with injuries and the man facing life changes. They survived and faced court proceedings, while the story reveals years of marital and legal turmoil and eventual divorce.
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Kid
John Patta
Paul, Minn
James Halloran
Beach Road
Milford
Halloran
Patta
United State Army
Remington Arms & Ammunition Co
Army of Austria
Austria
Jeff
Coun An Eee
Knoxville
Tenn
Five Face Manslaughter Charges in Saloon Brawl
Five young men face manslaughter accusations following a West End gang brawl after drinking at George McCabe’s saloon. Alex Mikelonis died from a fractured skull after being beaten by Joseph, Patrick, James Collins, John Stacey, and Arthur Malstrom on Railroad Avenue. Coroner Phelan notes liquor influence. hearings set for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Mikeilonis
Cherry Street
Joseph
Patrick
James Collins
Railroad Avenue
John W. Stacey
Arthur Malstrom
State Street
John J. Phelan
George McCabe
Railroad
Clinton Avenues
Joseph Minnivehz
Joseph Rackis
Clinton Avenue
Minniieehz
Rackis
Miketlonis
Patrick Lynch
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Phelan
Mikeilonis
Patrick Collins
Malstrom
City Engineer Terry to Lose Job Over Policy Clash
City Engineer Alfred H. Terry will not be reappointed due to his refusal to align with the current administration and Warrenite road plans. He favored competitive bidding, resisted costly pavements, and backed merit over political pull. Officials warn a new appointee may slow spring work on sewers and street layouts. The issue follows a December 5 Bulgarian attack report from the Serbia front.
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Alfred H. Terry
Terry
Republican
Republican Machine
Union
Paying
Republican Party
Istentat
Bis
Wilson
Engimeer Terry
No Room for C. H. King in State Prison
Prison capacity at Wethersfield blocks Attorney Clitus H. King and others from state custody. Seven from the May term and nine more from the September term await space as 68 additional cells are being built. King’s sentence ranges three to five years on the first forgery count and three on the second, with parole possible after about two years six months. opinions differ on minimum vs total term. Judge Williams’ illness delays court. witnesses must appear tomorrow. Cotton storage data reported by census bureau: Dec 1 totals 9,711,412 running bales plus 77,161 sea island.
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Wethersfield
Clitus H. King
Pease
King
King I
Attorney King
Marshall King
Young King
Ase
Tracy
Superior Court
Carter
Wix
Williams
Criminal Superior Court
Howard J.urtis
McAdoo Proposes Lower Tax Exemption to Expand Revenue
Secretary McAdoo urges radical income tax changes to reach thousands now untaxed and bolster collection. He calls for lower exemption thresholds to tax married incomes from 33,900 and singles from 2,000, increased auditors, and shift away from withholding. He notes 63 percent of inspected returns show additional taxes due and estimates millions still unpaid, with widespread incorrect or evaded filings. Continued on page 9.
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Washington
Dec
Congress
McAdoo
National Defense
McAddo
Expert of Russell Sage Foundation Reports Bridgeport Conditions
Russell Sage Foundation expert presents a start ling declaration in his Bridgeport report. Through thorough inquiry he outlines social and economic conditions, highlighting study areas, observed disparities, and proposed considerations for reform. Identifies local institutions and community responses shaping outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sage Foundation
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Mayor's Choice Averted Exposure, Potter Claims
Zenas Potter of the Russell Sage Foundation asserts in a newly published Bridgeport report that Mayor C B Wilson chose to appoint a vice commission and secure funds to avoid an exposure on the Red Light district. Potter notes citizens pressed for action after presenting facts, leading to reforms and the closure of disorderly houses.
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C. B. Wilson
Bridgeport
Zenas .Potter
Department of Surveys
Russell Sage Foundation
Potter
Survey Associates, Inc
Board of Aldermen
Seeoy McLean
National Charity’ Organization Association
Wilson
Wilson Mornday
Pot
Housing Association
Bridgeport Housing Association
Midas
Death by gas in Bridgeport bachelor flat
Charles Lange a City Savings bank engineer was found dead from suspected illuminating gas poisoning in his five room bachelor apartment at 654 Norman street after a three day disappearance from work. Police and medical examiners concluded accidental gas poisoning. Lange who came from Norway five years ago and served in the British Army left no relatives. Funeral arrangements are under Hamilton Commandery with services planned through Walker & Banks.
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Charles Lange
City Savings Bank
Norman Street
Lange
J. Frederick Schenck
Wood Avenue
M. Garpied
Medi
Norway
Hamilton Command‘ery
Knights Templar
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Egypt
Hamilton Commandery
Garlick
Walker & Banks
Fairfield Avenue
John J. Fisher
Two Killed Ten Hurt as Flames Destroy Hotel
Two men burned to death and 10 others injured when fire partly destroyed the 7th Avenue Hotel in Louisville. Fifteen guests were rescued by police and firefighters as 25 escaped to the street. The three story brick hotel suffered minor damage with a spark shower from a defective furnace flue at Eagle Hast Manufacturing Co. store nearby.
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Louisville
Chemical Company No. 1
Eagle Hast Manufacturing Co
Main Street
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Kaiser
Dor
San Francisco
Federal Grand Jury
Preston
C. C. Crowley
Baro
George Wilhelm von Brincken
Crowley
Standard Oil
U. S
France
Teutons
Triangle
Five
West End
CITY
C. H. King
STATE
Sea Island
Census Bureau
M’adoo
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