President Seeks Bipartisan Backing for National Defense Plan
Washington December 9 President Wilson conveyed opposition to turning national defense into a partisan issue. He met with Republican leaders led by Senator Gallinger to discuss nonpartisan prep for contingencies abroad. Talks focused on keeping defense measures out of party caucuses and advancing a unified national program with hearings and committee action planned for January and February.
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Washington
Dec
Congress
National Defense
Gallinger
New Hampshire
White House
Y& Nagt Hoor
Sen- Cauke Gallinger
Senate
Kirchin
Bryan
Wison
New England
Atlantic Coast
Gulf
Comen
Nean
Hay
Secretary of War
House
Col
Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
Col. Roosevelt
Mr. Hay
Committee On Naval Affairs
Navy
Pargett
Oval
Army
Tillman
Naval Com- Moen Sra
Cor
US notes Austria to disavow U boat attack on Ancona
Washington reports Ambassador Penfield will deliver a US note to Vienna demanding Austria-Hungary disavow the submarine attack on the Italian liner Ancona, punish the commander, pay reparations for American lives lost, and assure no repetition. The note, sent by cable, faces publication delays and a delayed response.
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Washington
State Department
Penfield
Vienna Foreign Office
Ancona
Marlin Firearms Sale to New York Syndicate
New Haven reports the Marlin Firearms Co plans to sell to the Marlin Arms Corporation, a New York led group that filed articles of incorporation in Albany with 3.8 million dollars in capital stock. The new firm expects to secure several European war material contracts and is based in Albany.
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New Haven
Marlin Firearms Co
Marlin Arms Corporation
vThe New Corporation
New York
Albany
Europe
Redding Center Fire Department Secures Engine
Redding Center monthly fire meeting reports a $200 raised for a chemical engine with pledges to reach $240 total. Directors may authorize purchase, amid council changes, property exchanges, road repairs, and local real estate moves. Labels note new members, resignations, and community improvements across Ridge properties and nearby houses.
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Redding
Center
Dr. Smith
Lew Warner
Herman Smith
Albert Baldwin
Cunningham
Georges. Banks
J. B. Sanford
John Muennich
Ridge
Lillie Burkett
Ida Woolworth
Brooklyn
Henry S. Shaw
Statter
Road Commission
B. B.nks
Banks
Michael Connery
Sunday Visitor At Sanford School In Town
Sunday visitor at the Sanford school where her son is a pupil. The Hoggsons closed their summer time in Pleasant Valley last Friday to spend the rest of the winter in New York. A flock of wild geese in its south ward flight over the Ridge attracted attention last Thursday due to its size. A son of Revy. Mr. Batcheller of Talcotville, named to a Center Congregational church pastorate, preached there last Sunday and will again next Sunday.
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Sdon
William Emerson
New Cankon
Delia Lyon
H. c. M. Thompson
Pleasant Valley
Charles O. Perry
Westno
J. M. Sullivan
Sanford
Hoggsons
New York
Batcheller
Talcotville
Center
McLean Seeks 160 Pension Bills in Senate
Washington dispatch reports Senator McLean opened the session by introducing 160 pension bills in the Senate. The move lists beneficiaries across Connecticut towns including Bridgeport Norwalk and Stamford with many names. noting also German frontier closure by Germany.
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Washington
Mc Lean
Senate
Joshua A. Fessen
Joseph Wygant
Bridgeport
Roxbury
Doughty
Maria L
Thomaston
Downes
Josephine M
Stratford
Gorham
Julia M
South Norwalk
Harrington
Emily H
Julia A
Torrington
Blinn
Mary
Baldwin
Rachael J
New Milford
Bates
Theoodore C
Norwalk
Barry
Harriet A
Danbury
Bradley
Nancy E
North Woodbury
Booth
Julia E
Brundage
Hiram
East Norwalk
Clark
Henrietta M
Carey
Delia
Chamberlain
Mary F
Litchfield
Cummings
Flora L
de Forest
Anna
Larkin
Annie L
Lathrop
Laura H
Lauder
Mary D
Nichols
Andrew H
Odell
Ann
Winsted
Peck
Eva D
Sandy
Remington
Lovina
Roraback
Falls Village
Roselle
Emma M
Scheibel
Catherine
Sherman
Margaret P
Smith
Charlotte J
Lydia A
Rebecca E
Squire
Harriet C
Stanton
Mary B
Weed
Wellman
Lizzie B
Whiting
Sarah J
Wood, Grace
Comedy Club To Stage Farce At Brooklawn Rink
The Brooklawn Rink hosts a private Comedy Club evening featuring a farce by Robert Gibney, vaudeville acts, and hours of social dancing. Members only, with 230 members and a long wait list. Officers include Nathaniel W. Bishop president and Calhoun Latham secretary.
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Brooklawn Rink
Robert Gibney
Alfred Terry
Mallorie DeLoss
Frederick Harrison
Alden Blanchard
Philo Calhoun
Calhoun Latham
W. T. Haviland
Kenneth E. Weeks
Herbert Flansburg
H. B. Stoddard
D. M. Trecartin
A. K. L. Watson
Kilmer Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad
Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root is recommended for kidney liver or bladder trouble not for everything. It is a mild herbal remedy with quick effects and is sold by druggists in 50c and 1.00 sizes. Sample bottles and pamphlet offered by parcel post to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY with ten cents. Bridgeport Daily Barrier mention.
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Parcel Post
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Bridgeport Daily Barrier
Cabinet Seeks Coordinated Action to Root Out Disloyalty
Washington dispatch reports cabinet officers dealing with neutrality law violations plan closer coordination. Secretaries Lansing Garrison and McAdoo along with Burleson and Attorney-General Gregory will share evidence with the Justice Department for legal action. President Wilson urged swift measures to crush disloyalty and foreign passion.
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Washington
Lansing
Garrison
McAdoo
Burleson
Gregory
Wilson
Congress
United States
Department of Justices
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Marlin Firearms
N. Y. Syndicate
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Geo. B. Clark & Co
Broad Street
Post Office
Redding Center
M’lean
Germany
Arthur Mosley
Tureday
Los Angeles
Suesta
Mosiey
Bertha. Farrell
Sadie McCarthy
Sedgewick Street
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