Isthmian steamer hits reef off Cerros Island
The Americ an Hawaii an Steamship Company reports the freighter Isthmian of 5404 tons struck Cerros Island off the California coast. It is steaming slowly toward San Diego with 26 feet of water in No 1 hold and No 2 hold not yet leaking. A wireless message confirms the initial reef strike and notes the vessel’s voyage status.
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San Francisco
American-Hawaiian Steamship Company
Isthmian
San Diego
Cal
Cerros Island
Lower California
Falkland Island Engagement Near Close Range
Buenos Ayres reports the Argentine cruiser Sea Martin met the British cruiser Carnarvon at Golfo Nuevo. The exchange followed by a German squadron loss with four killed and six wounded. Ships closed to 100 yards before opening fire.
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Buenos Ayres
Argentine
Sea Martin
Relches
Golfo Nuevo
Carnarvon
St. Martin
Belgians Refuse to Print Papers in Brussels and Antwerp
Amsterdam reports General Van Bissing struggles to restart Belgian newspaper publications. Editors refuse as long as Belgium's king is absent and German censorship remains. In other news, the People's Presbyterian men's club heard speakers on munition manufacture, civic clubs, and tariff questions with local leaders Charies H. Byarts, Paul J. Miller, and E. J. Hill contributing.
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Amsterdam
van’ Bissing
Belgium
Brussels
Antwerp
People's Presbyterian Church
Charlies H. Byarts
Paul J. Miller
E. J. Hill
Ideal Gifts Xmas at prices never seen in this city
Late shoppers find complete stocks with new goods arriving daily. The store promotes baby gifts and a wide range of items from pins and bracelets to clocks, cut glass, rings, tea sets, and toilet articles. Every article is guaranteed and refundable if not as represented.
For Sale of Furnishings at 923 Main Street
Trustee C Chamberlain offers all remaining furniture and fixtures from 923 Main Street Bridgeport including desks, desks, cabinets, filing units, books, chairs, tables, lighting, fans, and a Mortis safe. Also noted are partitions, counters, stools, and other items. Sale terms listed with trustee details and contact.
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Main St
Bridgeport Atlas
Rockers Priced At Not Less Then $35
The store states these rockers have sold for $35 for several months and were among the most popular items. They claim no sale below $35 occurred anywhere in the city and that actual value is based on the lowest past sale price despite some shops charging more.
The Conspiracy at Empire Theatre Four Part Show
Empire Theatre presents The Conspiracy a four part film by Famous Players shown tonight and tomorrow. John Emerson stars as Winthrop Clavering an eccentric crime author who believes in the Scarlet Band and helps outwit police and reporters with a stenographer helper. Photoplay fans should not miss this fine feature.
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Famous Players
Empire Theatre
Winthrop Clavering
John Emerson
New York
Scarlet Band
Clavering
Tashua and Long Hill Weekend Guests Cast a Wide Net
Bridgewater residents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lynch hosted at their home while Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lynch hosted. Mrs. Sara French visits Bethel after a stay with her daughter. Sonn Hresko’s winter property sold to George Burbarten of Victoria, B C. Disbrow sisters provide care and hospital visit notes. Various local residents noted for illness travel and winter plans with Canada connections.
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Edward Lynch
Bridgewater
Peter Lynch
Sara French
Herbert Walker
Bethel
Sonn Hresko
George Burnbarten
Victoria
B. C
Jennie Disbrow
Bridgeport Hospital
Miss Disbrow
Charles Radcliffe
Stephen Libbey
Gulf Street
Milford
Logan
Erisypelas
Mildred Peck
Bertha Bayette
Park Atenué Bridgeport
Lavinia Bradley
John Treadwell
Canada
George Burr
Mary Plumb
King Alfonso Deeply Engaged in War Strategy at Night
Madrid reports King Alfonso takes a keen interest in the war. He stays up to study the French official statement and reviews arm y positions with his general staff using a large French Ordance map on the wall. His midnight briefings reveal shrewd judgments and a grasp of modern warfare.
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Associated Press
Mardid
Alfonso
Germany
Benor Maura
The
Con
Kidney health claim ad cites Foley Kidney Pills in 19th absence
Dr J T R Neal of Greenville claims twenty years of experience backing Foley Kidney Pills as best for kidneys. The ad pitches 50c and 1.00 sizes for backache rheumatism and kidney bladder ailments, sold at Hindle's Drug Stores amid a wheat cargo note referencing Europe.
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J. T. R. Neal
Greenviile
Car
Foley Kimn
Hindle
Drus
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Falkland Island
Evarts
America
Xmas
Mi. J. Buechler
Fairfield Avenue
C. Chamberlain
H. P. Seeemike
Main Street
Royal Oak Library
Pring Amd
Idadiey
Hadley
Tashua and
Long Hill
Secvative Party
France
Redid
Spain
Prawer
Signer
Orisons
Europe
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