World War Fronts Report From Argonne to Poland
Dispatches describe French and allied gains in Argonne with light losses, heavy German casualties in various sectors. In Poland Russian and Austro Hungarian forces contest forts east of Warsaw and near Przasnysz while German operations face stiff counterattacks and heavy artillery losses near Nowy Sądeck and Lososzyn. A German Breslau cruiser engagement near the Baltic coast is noted with subsequent pursuit.
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Forest of
Argonne
Nancy
Poland
Warts
Lowies
Petrograd
Przasnyss
Ciechanow
Miana
Piotrkow
Wrellezka
Derenty
Nowy Send@ec
Lososzynshe
Belgium
Breslau
Flying Squadron Opens War Here on Liquor Traffic
A large crowd gathered at Pirat Universalist church to hear Flying Squadron of America speakers push for national prohibition. Boston president associate in Prohibition Society and Rev Dr Sieden of Topeka spoke. later Civil Christian Endeavor and Women’s Christian Temperance Union groups planned attendances at First Methodist. Prohibition candidates and Clinton N. Howard of Rochester were listed to speak as the meeting drew enthusiastic pledges.
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Flying Squadron of
América
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Boston
Society of Christian Bu- Foe
Charlés
Sieden
Topeka
Powe
Christien Ewndeavor Societies
Willi
Boxen
Chain
First Methodist Church
Clinton N. Howarda
Rochester
Obituary and shipping notices from the Noor Gerdyk arrival
The Noor Gerdyk liner arrived in New York from Rotterdam with a full cargo including German re and 16 000 canner birds. Also listed are apartment listings and advertisements for clairvoyant readings, lost diamond ring in the city center with a liberal reward, and a Mr Alderman Toole reward notice.
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Noor- Gerdyk
New York
Rotterdam
Alderman Toole
Playwright Here As Host At Party For Miss Hall
Porter Emerson Brown, famed author of A Fool There Was and The Spendthrift, hosted a box party at the Lyric theater honoring Blanche Mall in her current role as Margaret Hall in The Conspiracy. Guests included Captain Andruss, Mrs. Andruss, Mr. and Mrs. George G. Ernst, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sionne Hicks. The group praised Miss Hall’s performance and the company’s handling of the production.
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Porter Emerson Brown
Lyric Theater
Blanche Mall
Margaret Hall
George G. Ernst and Tisai
Henry Sionne Hicks
Libel Trial Testimony On Gas Evaporation Rates
In a libel suit against Telegram Publishing Co by George Burns, testimony concluded in superior court. William Barry, former Telegram city editor, said the published story was news not libelous and he knew Burns was prominent but not personally maligned. Gulf Refining Co plant manager Anthony Murray estimated gas evaporation from 8000 gallons in an overhead tank is unlikely to reach 1000 gallons in nine months. he cited too high a loss to be due to evaporation. Judge Burpee took the papers.
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George Burns
Telegram Publishing Co
Superior Court
Burnes
William Barry
City
Telegram
Burns
Barry
Alon
George C. Waldo, Jr
The
Anthony B. Murray
Gulf Refining Co
Burpee
Insulation Worn On Electric Wire Causes Death Inquest Opens
Coroner John J. Phelan called an inquest into a death after a dangling 2300 volt insulation worn wire shock. Witnesses, including a Warner Brothers worker and Bridgeport staff, testified at the county courthouse while efforts to determine criminal negligence by telephone or electric light firms continued. One man, Michael Bujashi, remained hospitalized after aiding the victim.
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Tuesda
John J. Phelan
County Court House
Phelan
United Iaminating Com
Cc. Etwell
Connecticut Utilities Commission
Miss Kaly
Kerticska
Warner Brothers Company
H. W. Foreman
Bridgeport Malleable Iron Company
Patrick Norlan
Railroad Avenue
Harold May
Ichael Baujashi
Pine Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Frank to Die on January 22 in Mary Phagen Murder
Leo M. Frank was sentenced in Fulton county superior court to be hanged on January 22 for the murder of Mary Phagen in April 1913. The case stemmed from the factory girl's death in Atlanta Georgia. A separate police report noted a $100 magneto theft from the Locomobile Company repair department.
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Atlanta
Leo M. Frank
Fulton County Superior Court
Mary Phagen
Locomobile Rany of America
Witnesses questioned in trolley death of Catherine Rock
Coroner and detectives probed the December 7 death of Catherine Rock of 29 Bunnell Street as she alighted a trolley at Fairfield Avenue near Park. New witnesses were summoned including James Carri gate Wilson Street Black Rock passenger and Motorman Michael O'Brien. one key platform witness remains unfound in Hartford.
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Catherine Rock
Bunnell Street
Fairfield Avenue
Park
County Court House
John J. Phelan
Howard Lyons
Park Avenue
Bradford Teeney
Norman Street
Thomas E. Casey
Waldorf Avenue
Gustave Augat
Trowell Street
Migs Rock
Rmagine Two Wells
James Carrigate
Wilson Street
Black Rock
Michael O'Brien
Railroad Avenue
Ana
Hartford
Investigation of Sullivan Case Ordered by Wilson
President Wilson suggests the case of James M. Sullivan the minister to the Dominican Republic be investigated by two departments. W. W. Vick, former customs collector in the Dominican Republic, was at the war department.
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Washington
Wilson
James M. Sullivvan
Dominican Reiblic
W. W. Vick
Dominican Republic
War Department
Merchants Clash Over Consolidation Plan
At a meeting of the special committee of the Business Men's Association the proposal to unite with other groups into a large chamber of commerce under the Board of Trade was discussed but no material progress was made. An adjournment was taken until later in the week to consider a counter proposition from the general committees of the organizations.
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Business Men's Association
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
Business Men's Specif
Jury awards $900 in Stamford slip case
A civil suit in the Stamford common pleas court awarded Isabelle Ross $900 damages after she sued the City of Stamford for $2,000 claiming injuries to her ankle from slipping on an icy walk last year. The case had been tried before with a $2,000 verdict and a new trial was sought.
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Civil Common Pleas Court
Isabelle Ross
Stamford
Supreme Court
Day Succeeds Late David F Read On Hospital Board
At the Port Hospital annual meeting the board re elected the officers except for the vacant seat of the late David F P Read. David S Day was elected to fill the vacancy, joining attorney Day as a Dr Read company official. The staff saw minor changes, and the executive committee report, accepted, notes the hospital in good financial and physical condition.
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Port Hospital
David FP. Read
David S.day
Read
Youth imprisoned for burglary at mill case
Louis Tarter and Andrew Willie were arraigned before Judge Curtis in the criminal superior court this morning. Willie was sentenced to state prison for not more than two and not less than one year. Tarter received one year in jail. Michael Marchetti pleaded guilty to burglarizing John E. Dew's store and was placed on probation for one year.
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Stanley Bronze ‘Co
Corper
Louis Tarter
Andrew Willie
Curtis
Criminal Superior Court
Willie
Tarter
Michael Marchetti
John E. Dew
War Stamps Now On Sale At Local National Banks
The Internal Revenue department announced that documentary stamps in any denomination may be secured in Bridgeport from any national bank. A supply was sent to local banks by Collector Walsh of Hartford. Proprietary and wine stamps are available only from the Hartford office, with application slips on hand at the Custom House local office.
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Internal Revenue Department
Bridgeport
Walsh
Hartford
Custom House
Vessels Stile Storm Bound In Local Harbor
With a stiff northwest wind, no boats can leave or enter the harbor. The tug Robert Robertson under Captain Bren an tried to make a trip to New Haven but returned to the breakwater. No sign the storm will abate enough to resume navigation.
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Robert Robertson
Bren ‘An
New Haven
Weather Outlook for Fairfield Area December 9 1914
Fairfield Conn reports wintry mix with snow or rain tonight and Thursday as cold front moves through. Camp Bridgeport and Main Street areas expected slick travel conditions with possible accumulations. Weather precautions advised for residents and commuters.
Fur coats offer warmth and status for winter wear
Advert reads rich fur coats ready now in many styles. Nearseal, Hudson seal, ponyskin, caracul, civet cat, marmot and more featured. Coat lengths range from 40 to 54 inches with prices from 25 to 200 dollars.
Toyland Christmas sale promises table of playthings for all
A promotional write up touts toys for boys and girls across ages. Big boys get tool chests and electric railway. smaller children have building blocks and self running toys. Girls find desks, blackboards, and tea sets fit for Little Mothers with cambric tea. The third floor is billed as the best Christmas ever.
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Dolly
Great play suits and fur caps offered for children
Great play suits for boys and girls with complete sets for comfort. Fur caps for him and ear protectors for warmth. Prices range from $1.50 to $8.50 for diaries and brass goods. Cedar chests and hold alls in rich finishes from $7.50 to $19. Third floor and rear areas feature examples of youth dress and storage items.
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Santa
Change in Judge Hallen’s condition reported ill in hospital
Nashua December report notes Judge Edward F. Hallen very ill at St Josephs hospital. His brother Thomas Hallen has stayed with him, with attending physician Dr Augustus Shea. HB H Dillon a Bridgeport milliner and friend visited yesterday. When able, the judge will be escorted by his brother home to Bridgeport. Baron Kato, Japanese minister, thanked the United States in Diet for help freeing Japanese in Germany.
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Nashua
H.e
Edward F. Hallen
St. Joseph's Hospital
Thomas Hallen
Augustus Shea
HB. H. Dillon
Bridgeport
Correct dress clothes at a saving
A promotional note touts Howland and Kingflex IV derbies as the right dress hats for men seeking value. It claims derbies are versatile for daily wear and evening events, highlighting quality fir lines and conservative shapes with a regular price around four dollars and sale pricing.
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Kingflex
Derby
Safe gifts for men and women at the department store
A holiday showcase lists durable gifts: suspenders garters and arm-bands in matching patterns. color rich umbrellas. fine silk vests and stockings. pure silk socks. handkerchiefs with embroidery and borders. lace trim pieces. initial monograms. and assorted kerchiefs priced from 25c to $3. Includes women's silk stockings with stripes and fashion details. center aisle displays feature overseas imports and bee feathered textiles in gray or tan.
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