Bridgeport Nominates Munroe for President in Caucus
A Republican caucus in Albany nominated James Munroe for President of the United States with a Boston dispatch noting Massachusetts Republicans favoring his nomination. The report also mentions Daniel Tompkins and Rev. Witherspoon, plus a Bangor cargo of lumber and City Music Shop activity. A Bridgeport dredging win and a mangled body on New York tracks are reported, with notes on a forthcoming Firemen’s Ball.
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Albany
Capitol
Daniel Tompkins
United States
Congress
Munroe
Bangor
Lyon
Massachusetts
Boston
Curtis
James Munroe
U. S
John Holmes
Rumania's New Capital Jassy Aims Historic Trade Center
The city of Jassy becomes a capital as Romanian government and diplomats flee Bucharest during the advance of the Teutons. With 150000 residents, it lies in the Bachlul valley near the Pruth and borders Bessarabia. Once Moldavia's seat, Jassy hosts famed churches, while Jews predominate in regional trade.
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Jassy
Teutons
Bucharest
Bachlul
Principality of
Moldavia
Roumania
York
America to lead world in peace moves, Capper says
Governor Capper urged a universal peace movement at a governors conference in Washington, stating the United States must initiate and organize a federation to enforce peace through mechanisms like the proposed League of Nations and the World’s Court. He warned wars harm all nations and pledged U.S. leadership in ending global conflict.
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America
Washington
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Conference of Governors
Governor Capper
League of Nations
World’s Court League
Maryland
Loomis plans paper from marsh grasses at St Marys
Hartford financier Burdett Loomis leads a Georgia coast venture to manufacture paper from marsh grasses and other local fibers. A large plant at St Marys on North River couples a modern lab with extensive water access and aims to supply paper and valuable by-products, promising profits and a lasting Georgia legacy.
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Atlanta, Ga
Constitution
Fred Lewis
St. Mary’s
Hartford
Burdett Loomis
Waycross
St. Mary's
North River
Georgia
Loomis
St. Marys
Rumanian Army Safe Declared by French Expert
Paris reports from Petit Parisien say Romanian forces are safe, survivors regrouping at Jassy and in Bessaraba after the Sereth crossing. Russians reportedly hold the front. King Ferdinand retreats to reform behind Russian lines. Interborough Rapid Transit carries record November ridership. Christmas trees and decorations advertised by John Reck & Son.
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Paris
Petit Parisien
Sereth
Jassy
Bessaraba
Bucharest Ploedti
Ferdinand
Brakeman Killed In East Side Yards
William Gage Snyder a New Haven railroad brakeman was killed early yesterday in the East End freight yard by freight train No 1 Providence to Harlem as he backed from a sputtering oil lamp that had fallen between the tracks. His body was taken to 883 Brook Avenue Bronx for burial. Ss Long Branch will celebrate its golden jubilee as an incorporated town April 12. Plans will be considered by the Chamber of Commerce at its annual meeting today.
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James Kelley
Manhattan
Ninth Avenue
New York
Firemen’s Ball
Excelsior
Wal
Uary
Kelley
William Gage Snyder
New Haven Road
East End
Providence
Harlem
Snyder
Brook Avenue
Bronx
Long Branch
N. J
Chamber of Commerce
Kilbane Considers Retirement While Undefeated Champion
Cleveland December 18 Johnny Kilbane contemplates retirement from boxing while still champion as he eyes a transition to business. The piece notes champions rarely quit at peak, citing past eras and the risk of fading, while praising Kilbane’s frugality and potential to defend his crown or step aside for a successor. It also surveys coaching moves and success across Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Boston College, and other institutions, highlighting Brickley and several assistants who advanced football programs.
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Cleveland
Johnny Kilbane
Queensbury Arena
Johnny
Jack McAuliffe
George
Kid) Lavigne
Saginaw
McAuliffe
Lavigne
Philadelphia
Kilbane
Harvard
North Carolina
Califonia
Maine
Char Brickley
Johns Hopkins
Baltimore
Boston College
Brickley
Tack Hardwick
Anilis
Mahan
University of California
Ernie Soucy
Dick King
John Doherty
Dr. Withington
Wisconsin
Ross Cowan
Tommy Campbell
Haughton
al Weatherhead
Bowdoin
Harvard stars made good as coaches of many football teams
Boston dispatch notes a strong demand for coaches trained at Harvard under Haughton, highlighting how Harvard stars have become prominent football coaches across multiple teams amid mounting national interest.
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Harvard
Boston
Warner Bros To Do Work In Westport
Arrangements are being made whereby some of Warner Bros work will be done in Westport. Fifty machines and operators will be employed there in extension of the plan whereby the company lets out tracts for work in neighboring towns.
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Warner Bros
Westport
Food strike announced across Spain amid rising prices
Madrid reports a 24 hour general strike called by labor organizations to protest higher food costs. Stores and many offices will close and newspapers will not publish. Authorities urge public restraint to maintain order. Farmer Want Ads One Cant a Wh
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Spain
Fact
Paic
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Jaschi
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Frank J. Govodnow
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Milliken
Weeks
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Haines
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Mann
Division of Militia Affairs
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Commonwealth
Interborough Rapid Transit Co
John Reck & Son
Hayes Fish CO
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