Premier Skouloudis Faces Thorny Path in War Strife
Premier Skouloudis navigates a complex Balkan crisis as Greek forces enter Servia. The situation includes tensions with war bases, an international backdrop, and regional political maneuvering. The native of Chios reportedly has bank background and previously held foreign secretary duties, shaping his approach to the current turmoil.
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Servia
Tonia
Greece
Sirouhio Waih
Pepen Sify
Hie A
Chicsana
Constantis
Oe Ee
Shanghai
Great Wall
Yang Shuan-teh
Sungkiang
Peking
Admiral Tseng
Gazette
Fragmented war dispatches blend fronts and politics
A garbled postwar bulletin reports Anslo and Allied actions near the Vardar front, a French unit breaking lines, and Greek resistance. It cites German Reichstag peace chatter, a March 1 adjournment for tribute to a king, and plans to seek fleet options. A torpedoed-ship monument is unveiled on Sylt.
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Nir
Vardar
Greece
Germany
Falian
Alles
Reichstag
Leipsie
Senda
Paris
Bertin
Oterien
Ancona
Aus
Hu Bs
Assassinated Admiral Granted $10,900 Funeral Fund
Admiral Tseng Ju-Cheng, Shanghai military governor, was assassinated on Nov 10. President Yuan Shi-kai honors him with a marquisate and sets aside 10 900 for a funeral. relatives receive an estate. Shanghai remains a troubled focal point amid anti monarchist tensions.
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Peking
Tseng Ju-Cheng
Shanghai
Yuan Shi-kai
Wong Sian-foong
Kirin
Manchuria
Wong Ming-sau
Shantung Province
Tseng
England
China
Japan
France
Russia
Yuan
Shiao
Tien-tsin
Chi li
Admirals Service
Yuan Raithtung
Une
Battlefields of Lorraine Marked by Crude Wooden Crosses
From Pont-A-Mousson to Nancy the Lorraine cemeteries stretch across woods and ravines where French and German dead lie in a vast, shifting memorial. Crosses bear names, poets and pupils lie among the fallen, and Imperial exhortations clash with French resolve as graves dot the battlefronts of Saint Genevieve, Loisy Gap, Amance, and Morhange.
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Pont-A-Mousson
France
Lorraine
Germany
Nancy
Morhange
Woeuvre
Vosges
Saint Genevieve
Essey
Amancess
Culttes
Velaine
Gerbervislers
Grand Couronne de Nancy
Etain
Eparges
Pietre du the
Woevre
Lionel Rieux
Paul Vial
Saint Mansay _ Woods
Gerbeviller
Jean Martin
Rome
Mortagne
Marcell Dropet
Samogneux
Loisy Gap
Nomeny
Pont-a Mousson
St. Genevieve
Loisy
Cuittes
Wanty
Amance
Dubati
William
Moral Woods
Uhlans
Frertth
Metz
Gerbevillers
Moselle
Cholera Epidemic in Galicia Isolated in Austria-Hungary
Vienna reports show Galicia bore the epidemic with August cases between 1300 and 4000 weekly. From mid September counts fell sharply and by early October weekly cases stayed under 200. Outside Galicia little epidemic activity noted, with 146 cases across Austria from Aug 29 to Oct 2.
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Vienna
Austria-Hungary
Galicia
Austria
Bowkowina
Hungary
Ishii Doctrine Overshadows Far East in Chinese Press
Peking observers discuss whether Ishii doctrine will prevail in the Far East as Baron Ishii takes over Tokyo foreign affairs. Chinese vernacular papers resist Japan s leadership, liken it to a Monroe doctrine, and call for arms if needed. China warns against concessions while noting Japan s rising industrial power and fifty million pound specie reserve.
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Peking
Far East
China
Baron Ishii
Tokio
Japan
England
Russia
France
Cotton usage for November rises to 514534 bales
Washington reports census bureau figures showing that cotton used in November totaled 514,534 bales, up from 500,635 bales in October and 420,706 bales in November of the previous year.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Druggists Protest New War Revenue Tax on Toothpaste
Local druggists through a national syndicate will protest emergency war revenue impositions on toothpaste. They argue autos war munitions and luxury goods of the rich are better taxed than a prophylactic commodity.
Mrs M H Ford named on Connecticut conference committee
Mrs M H Ford has been selected as a committee member on the children committee of the Connecticut Conference of Charities and Correction. Sessions are set for April 30 in Norwich. Pittsburgh December 14 Pickets watched 67 foundries where 1500 moulders and casemakers struck for an eight hour day at $4 for nine hours.
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Mcppenhagen
Denmark
H ‘Um
Isle of Sylt
North Sea
Ihe
M. H. Ford
Connecticut Conference of Charities and Correction
Norwich
Pittsburgh
Mary Silliman D A R meeting notes 50 attend
The Mary Silliman chapter of the D A R held a Friday afternoon meeting with about fifty members present. Mrs Frank Corbin of New Haven spoke on American Women, Joseph Wieler sang solos, and Geneva Wilson of Milford performed dances and sang in French. State officers were named for the coming year: State regent Mrs John L Buel, vice regent Mrs Charles H Bissell, treasurer Mrs Louis Curtis, councilors Mrs Mary Merwin and Mrs William B Glover. An invitation was extended for a January bridge party and engagement news for Miss Bessie Dunsmore Callander and James Stoughton MacBride was announced. The couple plan connections with Read School and Locomobile Co. details remain.
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Mary Silliman
Frank Corbin
New Haven
Joseph Wieler
Geneva Wilson
Milford
Mary Silliman Chapter
John L. Buel
Litchfield
Charles H. Bissell
Louis Curtis
Southington
Mary Merwin
William B. Glover
Fairfield
George W. Smith
Lee
Wells Street
Bessie Dunsmore Callander
James Stoughton MacBride
Robert A. MacBride
Walnut Street
Callander
Read School
MacBride
Locomobile Co
Warner Institute
St. Luke's Church
John Callander
Telegraphers Get Raise On Texas & Pacific Line
Telegraphers of the Texas and Pacific Railroad gain a minimum wage of 70 dollars per month with improved working conditions under an agreement announced in Dallas. The raise costs the railroad about 14000 dollars annually.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Thhe
Elks Benefit From Red Cross Christmas Seals Sale
Elks’ Christmas seal sale drew strong local support for tuberculosis care. Contributions came from manufacturers, mail orders, and shops, plus a $50.50 seat sale at the Stratfield for the Visiting Nurse association’s tuberculosis department. Most funds directed to care with a tenth for stamps, and school campaigns run by Mrs. Samuel H. Wheeler spurred large distribution and prizes for top sellers. A young boy sold 400 seals in two days, helping spread the cause and awareness.
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Stratfield
Visiting Nurse Association
Warren Street
West Liberty Street
Samuel H. Wheeler
Wheeler
Postage Stamps Wanted for Old Collections
A. Hallet at 04 West Ave lists evenings for Parmer Want Ads seeking high prices for old postage stamp collections. One Cent? woe.
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A. Hallet
West Ave
Cail
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Haver
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Wissner
Columbia
Victor
Talking Machines and Records
Wissner Piano
Celestial Kingdom
Cotton Report
The
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Elks Swell
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