Russians Claim German Retreat
RUSSIANS CLAIM GERMAN RETREAT General Joffre Gives Orders for General Advance All Along Line. Fighting In Belgium and France Confined to the artillery. The northern and southern extremities show slightest changes while western fighting remains stubborn and laborious. The east and west picture shows no decisive outcome yet as official statements indicate a prolonged struggle. Emperor William is reported to have left Berlin for a return to the front, signaling the broader strategic focus amid uncertain gains.
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Joffre
Belgium
France
London
Warsaw
Hrussian
Uesion
Lantenburg
Berlin
Mam
Little Change Shown in Official World War Reports
Dec 22 dispatches describe ongoing battles in France Belgium with heavy German and Allied attacks. French and German statements note repeated assaults, some trench actions and heavy losses. Polish front shows fierce fighting with troops reportedly crossing toward Warsaw as war rages with little new factual shift.
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Francs
Belgium
French War Office
Poland
War Office
Warsaw
Reformatory Inmates to Play Christmas Day Football
Inmates at the Connecticut State Reformatory plan a Christmas Day football game with festive prospects. Mayor Primrose urged the common council to fund comfort stations at key city approaches, including Congress Street Bridge and Fairfield Avenue, while pastors seek public support.
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Aecticut State Reformatory
Ire
Tendent Garvin
Fae Injoy
Pastors’ Association
Primrosé
Common Council
Congress Street Bridge
Main
Fairflela Avenue
Te Street
Raetonees
Park Board
War News Conflicting Claims From Front Lines
French and British sources say Germans lose grip on France and Belgium while Berlin cites strong offensives. Russians deny German victory in Poland amid retreat claims as Petrograd notes safer positions. David Lloyd George predicts 500000 men at the front before spring.
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France
Belgium
Berlin
Fmr
Russian War Office
Poland
Petrograd
David Lloyd George
Great B
Official World War 22-By wireless to Lon fence offi iz German official report
An afternoon release summarizes Allied and German actions across the Western Front and Poland. It notes repulsed Allied attacks near Ypres, Auch, and the Argonne while German positions hold at Verdun and in eastern Prussia. It mentions French losses near Albert and Perthes and reveals a late note forbidding press publication of rubber stamps in the army order.
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Lonfence
Nieuport
Res
Wewemnber
Uubért
Givenchy
Yest
Richebourg
Albert
Compaigne
Sousin
Perthes
Argonne
Verdun
Prussis
Poland
Bzure
Rawka
Philica
Joffre
French War Office Report Conflicts Across Western Front
The French war office details Dec 21 artillery actions and small gains from Blangy to Tracy le Val. German attacks near Mametz and in the Champagne region are noted as halted or limited. Progress is noted east and west of certain towns, with reconsolidation along the Meuse and in the forest areas, and a reconquest of lost ground on the right bank at Consen Oye after sharp fighting.
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Paris
French War Office
Sea
Lys
Aisne
Carency
Blangy
Mametz
Lihong
Tracy-le-Val
Nouvron
Rheims
Champagne
Argonne
Souain
Perthes-Seles-Hurlus
Because Four
Mount Calvaire
la Grurie
St. Hubert
Bolants
Metse
Vrauquois
Malanecourt
Meuse
Consen
Oye
Weare
Thaw Plans New Battle for Liberty in New York
Harpy K Thaw seeks another appeal to prove sanity as he is moved to answer a conspiracy to escape charge from Matteawan. New York authorities prepare for transfer while defense eyes habeas actions to delay proceedings. Thaw remains in good health and enjoys guarded liberty in Manchester as officials watch closely.
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Manchester
New York
N. H
Harpy K. Thaw
United States Supreme Court
Thaw
New York State
Matieawany
Philander C. Knox
Valley Forge
Look Out For These Phoney Ten Spots In Your Xmas Roll
Washington December 22 United States Secret Service operatives announced the discovery of a new counterfeit ten dollar note at the National Park Bank of New York City. The bill bears the check letter F the portrait of Williams charter number 891 bank number 25732 treasury number 3644594 and can be detected by these features.
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Washington
National Park Bank
New York City
United States Secret Service Oper
Williams
Bank
Treasury
Funeral for Judge Hallen Held in Nashua After Illness
Edward F. Hallen, former Bridgeport probate district judge, died in Nashua New Hampshire after a long illness. He left Bridgeport soon after his election campaign and traveled to Atlantic City and Nashua, where he fell gravely ill. Despite the rapid decline his mind remained clear, and he arranged his affairs before death. He was survived by family and remembered by friends, clubs, and colleagues.
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Edward F. Hallen
Bridgeport
St. Joseph's Stal
Nashua
Pine
Padre Halien
Hallen
Atlantic City
Honissat Nashua
Ae Shea
Nua
St. Joseph's Hospital
Thomas Hallen
Frank W. Bolande
The
Post Publishing Co
E. H. Dillon
Aes Lyons
Judge Hallen
Algonquin and Seaside Clubs
Catholic Club of
New York
Huge Railroad Merger Voted
Cleveland December 22 stockholders of Lake Shore Railroad Company voted to consolidate with the New York Central Railway Company. The merger, valued at 300000000, follows a July 20 action by New York Central stockholders. Clarence H Venner of Boston opposed the merger for himself and several other stockholders. Directors will meet within 30 days after legal notice. Fair tonight and Wednesday with colder conditions and strong winds.
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Cleveland
Lake Shore Railroad Company
New York Central Railway Company
Lake Shore
New York Central
Clarence H. Venner
Boston
Demon Rum Debate Moves To Floor In Capital
Washington December 22 The House began an eight hour debate on the Hobson resolution to submit a constitutional amendment for national prohibition under a special rule adopted without a roll call. Representative Cantril of Kentucky opposed the rule while Kelly of Pennsylvania urged a vote. Hobson claimed more than six million petitions supporting prohibition and argued for a scientific remedy for the liquor problem. Several speakers warned of a long controversy, others defended state power, while some supported both the rule and the resolution.
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Washington
House
Hobson
Cantril
Kentucky
Kelly
Pennsylvania
Congress
Lenroot
North Carolina
Pou
Kent
California
Coady
Maryland
Administration of Justice
Wife administers chloroform in home operation
George H B Lockwood of 278 Grant Street, an employee of J S Fray Co, is recovering at Bridgeport hospital after his wife assisted the doctor with chloroform during a minor, home based operation for a painful carbuncle. The patient stopped breathing during the procedure but was revived with a palmator and transported to the hospital where he slowly regained consciousness and is out of danger.
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George HB. Lockwood
Grant Street
J. S. Fray Co
Bridgeport Hospital
Lockwood
Bridgeport
Steinberg father and son in horse theft case at court
In Superior Court Norwalk John Steinberg and his 16 year old son were brought before Judge Curtis for horse theft. The father pleaded guilty and received a prison term between two and five years. the son had sentence suspended and was placed on probation. The case traces a December raid on Charles Zigmerman's barn in Trumbull resulting in the loss of a $2000 horse. The incident led to a nationwide pursuit and capture in Huntington. The report also notes further remarks by State's Attorney Homer Cumming regarding Dan F. Siemon and the death of John DeMartino in 1910, with ongoing questions about the investigation and potential actions.
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John Steinberg
John Steinberg, Jr
Norwalk
Curtis
Criminal Superior Court
Charles Zigmerman
Trumbull
Steinberg
Zimmerman
Donovan
Shelton
Steinbergs
Huntington
Goroner Phelan
Attoroney Homer ’. Cumming
Criminal i Superior Court
Howard J. Curtis
Dan F. Siemon
Siemon
John DeMartino
Phe Ptale
Azo Lo Seteentas
John DeMartinen
Xin
DeMartine
Grove Street
Eee Avenue
Bridesport
Carl F. Siemon
Pee Bridgeport Police Department
Police
Galen A. Carter
Carter
Phelan
Bridgeport
John Booth
New Haven
Booth
Tere
Republican move to replace Chief Mooney at fire board
A Republican effort seeks Chief Mooney’s ouster with William Seeley pegged as a likely successor. Malcolm Baxter resigns as fire board president, while Deputy chiefs Daniel Johnson and Jacob Horkheimer are not expected to be promoted. Mayor Wilson delays public appointment lists until council confirmation. Mooney’s friends push to keep him in office amid ongoing party maneuvering.
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Mooney
Malcolm Baxter
Fire Board
William EH. Seeley
Seéley
Meyor Wilson
Common Council
Baxter
Daniel E. Johnson
Jacob Horkheimer
Chief Mooney
Bridgeport Trolleymen Vote Salary for President
Bridgeport local of the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Motormen and Conductors votes $100 yearly pay for its president after largely attended December meeting. Bernard Flanagan elected president, first to receive remuneration. Other officers retain $12 dues. George Smith elected vice president, James O Neil secretary, Patrick Kelly treasurer, J J Dunigan reporter. January meeting may choose salaried business agent amid growth and drive toward 100 percent organization of Bridgeport street railway workers.
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Bridgeport
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway
Bernard Flanagan
George Smith
James O'Neil
Patrick Kelly
J. J. Dunigan
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New Hampshire
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Matteawan
William Travers
Harry K. Thaw
Mir
Jerome
Tombs
Matteawan State‘ Hospital
Mr. Jerome
Pesi
Big City
N.H
Cummings
Elder
Son
John de Martino
Police Department
Seeley
ST Mooney
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