Release of Baron Sought by America
London reports the American Embassy showing interest in Baron von Horst, an American citizen once deprived of citizenship claims and later reclassified as subject. State Department nearly resolved that the Baron is American, though some doubts remain. Second Secretary Bell will seek statements from the Baron as allies push for confirmation amid the Baron’s ill health.
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London
Dec
van Horst Conto
Axon Eer
Tere Aan
Ter
London Police
United States State Department
Hoowever
Bell
Baron von Horst
von Horst
Cholera Outbreak Reports Across Europe
Thirty six cases of cholera are reported in Germany with nine deaths in Vienna and six eighty two cases in Hungary during the same week, signaling a widening regional health menace.
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Germany
Vienna
Hungary
Census of unemployed planned in New York
New York City will begin a census of unemployed residents as a first step to identify aid needs. The effort, coordinated by city officials and charitable groups, aims to refer cases to a police headquarters bureau set up to assist districts most in need.
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New York
New York City
Obituary of Netls Pierson Swedish resident dies at home
Netls Pierson died at his home on Capitol avenue late last evening. He was a well known Swedish resident of the city and his passing will be mourned by his widow and four daughters, Mrs Otto Victorson, Mrs John Lindell, Daniel Dinan, and Mildred Pierson. He is survived by two brothers John of Kewangan Chiries of Seattle and sisters Mrs Anton Cardon and Mrs Tima Bergenson. The Boston Stock Exchange will
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Netls Pierson
Reiss Pierson
Capitol Avenue
Hie
Otto Victorson
Daniel Dinan
John Lindell Mildred Pierson
John
Kew
Unskilled First Aid Causes Severe Blood Infections
Surgeons at the emergency hospital warn that improper initial wound care leads to serious infections. Patients report untrained workers dressing wounds and delaying proper treatment, increasing surgeon workload and risking further complications. A report on local conditions is planned to secure free initial surgical attention.
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Tory
Stratton Chosen Commodore of Pequonnock Y C
Peacht club members elected William C Stratton as commodore and John B Babineau as vice commodore for the coming year. William H Brown and Louis B Brock were re elected secretary and treasurer. Howard Cogeswell moved to rear commodore. George Gunther and Frank B Elliott named to a three year board term. John A Cullen to fill Coggswell's term. The meeting thanked retiring officers and planned a New Year’s Eve banquet. Also notes on Buechler jewelry ads and upcoming McEnelly Orchestra at Colonial Ballroom Fairfield Ave for Monday night. crowd invited. admission unchanged. War deficit noted in Japanese customs revenue by 8 500 dollars.
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Peacht Club
William C. Stratton
John 8. Babineau
William H. Brown
Louis B. Brock
Howard Cogeswell
Board of Governors
George Gunther
Frank B. Elliott
John A. Cullen
Coggswell
William 3B Meyer
William J. Soper
Chas
McEnelly Singing
Colonial Ball Room
Fairfield Avenue
McEnellys
McHnellys
Pos
New York Expert Reviews on Financial World Conditions
Barron Financial News Service reports failed attempts to place the Rock Island in receivership as Chicago Supreme Court denies a receiver. It notes Standard Gas & Electric earnings, a 1 percent dividend in scrip, and Calumet & Hecla Mining cutting wages and salaries. It cites war orders, stock exchange reopening plans, and the Rockefeller Foundation’s $103.93 million fund.
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Barron Financial News Service
New York
Rock Island
Chicago Supreme Court
Federal
Standard Gas & Eltectric Company
Board of Directors
Stock Exchange
Calumet & Heclar Mining Company
United States
Steel
Union - Pacific
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Wilson
Charles M. Schwab
Rockefeller Foundation
Foundation
John D. Rockefeller
Wall Street
Consolidated Stock Exchange of New York
New York Stock Exchange
Park Board Eyes Expanded Work For Coming Year
Park Board meeting discussed adding tennis courts at Seaside and Beardsley parks, a North End playground, a Washington park comfort station, and a Beardsley links shelter. Rev Mathias urged three courts per park, land donation for North End playground hoped, other appropriations likely. Also notes Russian return of a flag captured by Germany in 1870.
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Seaside
Beardsley Parks
North End
Washington Park
Beardsley Park
Park Board
P. E. Mathias
Pastors’ Association
Daily Doings Of The High School Activities
School reports on Red Cross stamp drives, Christmas issue plans, and policy changes for sick leaves. Noting upcoming basketball and track events, rehearsals for senior plays, and the Lincoln soccer team’s improving form. Also mentions a drum corps performance, Thanksgiving dinners by rooms 25 and 22, and an orchestra formation drive.
Time to act kidney pills aid Bridgeport woman
Time to act kidney pills advertised as a remedy for backache frequent urination headaches and dizzy spells. Mrs Stephen Vanstone of 33 Wells St Bridgeport credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relief of back pain tiredness and regulated kidney action after use. Price 50c at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y advert.
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Dean
Bridgeport
Stephen Vanstone
Wells St
Doan
Servian Army Lacks Officers in War Struggles
Correspondents report a shortage of officers in the Servian army due to heavy losses in earlier campaigns and the Balkan wars. Youthful cadets from the military college have been commissioned to front lines as gaps widen. High concern remains over wounded care with Red Cross units present but shortages of trained staff drugs and surgical supplies persist.
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Associated Press
Nish
Servia
Military
Red Cross
Lord Tennyson's Son Wounded in Front Line Action
London December 9 Colonel eldest son of the present Lord Tennyson has returned to London from the front with a wounded leg. He serves as a lieutenant in the Rifle Brigade. Lord Tennyson also has two other sons in service. one is a lieutenant and the other a midshipman.
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Associated Press
London
Iolonel
Lord Tennyson
Rifle Brigade
Fraternal Officers Elected At Corinthian Lodge 104 Meeting
At the Corinthian Lodge 104 annual communication held at the Masonic Temple on Dec 9 officers for W M S W J W treasurer and secretary were installed, with a long list of names for the line and for Court Marina F of A next election. A special St Johns lodge 3 communication at the Masonic Temple will confer the M M degree this evening at 7 30 o'clock. John Reck & Son
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Corinthian’ Lodge
Hell
W. M
Charles R Crowther
S. W
Charles P.haller
J. W
BM Jaycox
P. L. Holzer
R. H. Broderick
D. Co
D. Co. Cc Tanning, J. D., ¥. W. Harrison; S S
B. B. Ives
Charles Morison
C. W. Mansh
C. F. Siemen
Nist
G. A.” Murphy
John ‘Lor
R. ‘T. Whiting
Cs Committee
George H. Melius
Bullard
Z. Goodsell
Tyler
Chasen Roath
St. John’s Lodge
Masonic Temple
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Wited’States
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The
Boston Stock Exchange
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Buechler
M. J. Buechter
Financial World
Russia
France
Lyck
East Prussia
Visiting Nurses Association
Simonds
Criterion Board
Thea % M. C. A
Warner Hall
Lincoln School Notes
Lincoln
Woodlawns
Ansonia
Weber
Gates
Hte
Zink
Liddle
Margaret Kimlin
Pauline Jubb
Rideout
Second Ones
Boston
Mass
Newtown Theological Seminary
Copely Plaza Hotel
Friends
Baptist Church of
Newtown Upper
Lower Falls
Odd Fellows and Rebekah
Newtown Highlands
Henry Case
International Silver Co
Ogden Street
H. M. S. Tuna
Navy
Halifax
Court Marina
F. of A
Ranger
L. P. Faris
BE. Remillard
Edw. Drew
Rief Ranger
William Nolan
George McCabe
T. Langgnham
Woodward
Geo. Farrell
G. Monaghan
Wm. Dockerty, Jr
F. H. Lyle
H. Thompson
W. C. Meyer
John Reck & Son
W.K. Molian
Main ST
Wheeler & Howes CO
Main Street
Congress Street Bridge
Buckingham’s
N. Buckingham & Co. Inc
Richmond Ranges
STATE _STREET
John F. Fay
Tol
Highland Spring Water
Highland Spring Water Co
Wareen Street
the People’s Dairy
State Street
Ebobertson
Hard Lehigh Coal
Patrick McGee
Washington Ave
Aan
TRA Gregory & Co., Inc
Wee Main Street
Stratford Avenue
Sprague Ice & Coal CO
Naturai
Hygenic Ice
East End
E. Wash. Ave
Lehigh
Naugatuck Valley Ice CO
Housatonic Ave
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