Prussian Evacuations and Angouleme's Protest in France
Paris reports large Prussian troop movements evacuating France toward the frontiers with many returning to Prussia after actions around Nancy Laon Soissons and Chalons. The Duke of Angouleme tours the kingdom to ease Protestant tensions as riots disrupt Nimes worship. A New England item notes hunger deaths in Carthegena Aux Cayes and a runaway sleigh incident near Fairfield.
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Paris
France
Prussia
Nancy
Laon
Valenciannes
Soissons
Chalons Sur Main
Serre- Louis
Angouleme
Nimes
Aids
Martineo
Ladies Decorate Hall for Soldiers' Monument Fair
Fifty years ago the women in charge of the fair for the soldiers' monument seek volunteers Thursday morning to decorate Franklin Hall and set up tables. In a separate item, a young man named Hubbell son of Charles Hubbell of St Louis was arrested Sunday for stealing a horse and carriage from a hitching post in front of the Methodist church and was taken to the lockup.
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Soldiers’ Monument
Franklin Hall
Hubbell
Charles Hubbell
St. Louis
Argentine Republic Opens Consulate on U S Pacific Coast
San Francisco December 19 The Argentine Republic will be represented in Western America for the first time by a consul general Horacio Bossi Caceras who established headquarters here Piteday The consuls jurisdiction will cover several western states He aims to promote trade between Argentina and the United States and will replace the acting consul system.
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San Francisco
Western America
Horacio Bossi Caceras
Piteday
Senor Caceras
United States
United States Gas Coke Co Boosts Pay for 4000 Workers
Gary West Virginia December 19 The United States Goal and Coke Co subsidiary of United States Steel Co announced a Christmas present for its 4000 employees a ten percent raise effective immediately.
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Gary
W. Va
United States Goal & Coke Co
United States Steel Co
Storm Hits Sisal Crop in Yucatan with Heavy Losses
A major storm in Yucatan reduced sisal production and caused heavy property damage. Progresso receipts for aroma sisal stood 45.7 percent below normal, per the sisal regulating commission. Christmas exercises were held in Varuna hall by May Hall's children's dancing class yesterday.
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New York
Progresso
Sisal Regulating Commission
Varuna Hall
Mias May Hall
Horse Escapes Unscathed After Window Breakage
A horse belonging to R B Prindle smashed a large Citizens' Gas Co window in the Masonic Temple but escaped unharmed after breaking the mammoth pane into fragments. The incident occurred as the animal, unbridled except for a halter, freed itself and caused debris to scatter.
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Citizens’ Gas Co
Masonic Temple
R. B. Prindle
Death of Sanford From Natural Causes, Coroner Finds
Coroner John J. Phelan ruled Sanford, 16, of Redding, died of natural causes after an inquiry at the San ford school power house. The boy, son of D. S. Sanford, suffered hemorrhages and appears to have died from apoplectic shock.
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Joseph A. Sanford
Redding
Sanford School
John J. Phelan
Sanford
D. S. Sanford
Candy Not Cause of West End Girl Death
Analysis found no poison in suspected candy linked to the death of six year old Annie Nussbaum of 365 Hancock Avenue on Thanksgiving Day. Health department investigation indicates death resulted from other causes.
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Candy
Annie Nussbaum
Hancock Avenue
Minister to Colombia Thaddeus Thomson Retires
Washington reports Thaddeus Thomson retiring minister to Colombia has closed his state department duties and left for Texas. His resignation follows his wife's precarious health. Articles show Montague Gold Mining Co of New York filing $1,000,000 capital stock.
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Colombia
Washington
Thaddeus Thomson
State Department
Texas
Thomson
Montague Gold Mining Co
New York
Ernest Morey Elected Noble Grand of Samuel H. Harris Lodge
Dr. Ernest W. Morey was elected noble grand for the 1916 term at the Samuel H. Harris lodge No. 99 I O Q F. William Z. Gardner became vice grand, Frank B. Hunter moves to past grand. Officers named include H. M. Booth recording secretary John A. Kinsella financial secretary Captain William Faubel treasurer Wilbert Sanford trustee. A class of candidates advanced and a public installation is set for New Year’s night with District Deputy Grand Master Brammann officiating. The lodge will omit the regular session next Monday for Christmas.
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Ernest W. Morey
Samuel H. Harris Lodge
William Z. Gardner
Frank B. Hunter
Noble Grand
Lodge
H. M. Booth
John A. Kinsella
William Faubel
Wilbert Sanford
Bramann
Publishers Consider Reducing 1917 Newsprint Purchases
Washington talks between the Federal Trade Commission and newspaper groups, manufacturers, and jobbers seek relief from Newsprint shortages and high prices. A plan proposes that large papers cut 5 percent of their 1917 contracted supply to aid smaller papers, while manufacturers assess national stock and next year’s output. Large publishers oppose the plan, arguing machines could switch to newsprint rather than wrapping paper.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
United States
Examinations Urged Dropped in Roman Schools
Rome Italy Dec 19 Italian Minister of Public Instruction Leonardo Bianchi urges reforms after war. He calls for readapting public schools and universities to national life, suppressing examinations, and using schools to build character while promoting scientific industrialization.
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Rome
Italy
Leonardo Bianchi
Entire family perishes as Cheyenne hotel fire sweeps
Roy A. White of Bayles California his wife and four children died in the Inter Ocean hotel blaze in Cheyenne Wyoming. Mrs White and two sons bodies found in the ruins a nine month old baby rescued by firemen died of burns. White electrocuted after leaping from the third floor while among live wires.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Roy A. White
Bayles
Cal
Interocean
Attaches of Probate Court Renamed and Reappointed
Judge Paul L Miller announced reappointment of all attaches of the probate court upon term expiration January 1 Frank P Munch chief clerk Leo J Whaley assistant clerk and Miss Carrie A Hall copyist will retain positions under new terms
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Paul Ll. Miller
Frank P. Munch
Leo J. Whaley
Carrie A. Hall
Radio picks up Australia from huge federal towers
A wireless record set across 4468 and 4546 miles linked the liners Sonoma and Ventura with Pago Pago and Sydney. Shore and vessel operators exchanged news and weather for over half an hour, messages returning clear and true. A Marconi operator spoke with a Japanese government station near Yokohama, with a regular service planned.
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Sonoma
Ventura
Pago Pago
Sydney
Australia
Marconi
Yokohama
San Francisco
Great Changes From War on Italian Front Reported
Headquarters of the Italian Army reports on the 450 mile front. In 18 months 2448 miles of railroad rebuilt or repaired and 590 miles of new rail laid. 30,000 miles of telephone wire and 10,000 new buildings erected. 200 miles of narrow gauge rail and 110 new bridges completed. 2040 miles of operating road and 120 civil engineers aided by 200,000 workers and 100,000 army mules.
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Teleferica
Government
Department of Public Works
Army Engineers
George A. Sweetland Dies After Illness in Hartford
Bristol mourns George A. Sweetland a Socialist candidate for governor in 1904 died at Hartford hospital after several weeks illness He was born in Bristol about 50 years ago and had long lived there before moving to Hartford
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Bristol
Conn
George A. Sweetland
Hartford
Feed the Birds This Winter Charity Adroitly Urges Wildlife Aid
A persuasive winter appeal urges the public to scatter hayseed chaff crumbs and scraps to feed birds during deep snow. It argues birds like chickadees and juncos will eat insects in spring, protecting crops and gardens and benefiting households financially.
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Winthrop Packard
National Association of Audubon Societies
Fairfield Club to Elect Its Officers
Fairfield Democratic club votes to elect officers at the town hall meeting tomorrow evening in Fairfield. The event was postponed by a storm last week and now draws growing local interest.
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Fairfield Club
Fairfield
Fairfield Democratic Club
George W. Cooke Dies at 65 in Pueblo
George W. Cooke, 65, a former Colorado congressman, Civil War veteran, and former railroad executive, died in Pueblo, Colorado yesterday. He served as a public official and was a notable figure in regional transportation circles.
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Pueblo
Colo
George W. Cooke
Colorado
Cuba's Sugar Crop Forecast Sets 1916 17 Record
Cuba's 1916 17 sugar crop is projected to reach 3,466,000 tons, up from 3,006,000 tons last year, according to cable advices received by the Federal Sugar Refining Co. This signals a record breaking harvest for the island.
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New York
Cuba
Federal Sugar Refining Co
XMIS TREES WREATHS AND ROPING JOHN BECK AND SON
John Beck and Son supply Christmas trees, wreaths, and roping offerings. Local shop details unclear due to OCR. Targeted buyers in the area may contact the store for seasonal decorations and supplies.
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John Beck & Son
John Reck & Son
President Wilsons First Wedding Anniversary
Washington reports President and Mrs. Wilson celebrated their first wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the White House. The item notes a holiday atmosphere and a Christmas tree display by John Reck & Son.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Trinacria Society Names New President In Bridgeport
Joseph M. Calceterra steps down as president after four years. Louis J. Spalla elected to lead the Trinacria Society and boost its stature in Bridgeport. The Street Cleaning Department reports 9,057 snow fighters enrolled for the winter.
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Joseph M. Calceterra
Trinacria Society
Louis J. Spalla
New York
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