War bulletin notes reveal royals in Moscow and UK acts
A string of war bulletin notes describes Tsar Nicholas and the Empress arriving in Moscow for several days to boost morale and inspect fronts, while German interests and Scandinavian talks stir speculation. Canadian troops depart London en route to the Continent amid celebrations. British clubs for soldiers’ wives open in Manchester. A Zeppelin raid fear recedes as Christmas preparations continue in London and Paris. Vienna honors Mrs Penfield for wartime relief work. Actors plan morale-boosting performances for troops in France led by Ellaline Terriss and colleagues.
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London
France
Ellaline Terriss
Seymour Hicks
Ben, Davies
Gladys Cooper
Willie Frame
Ivy St. Helier
Will Vanalien
Eliv
Olga Hudson
Germans Restore French Railways In Occupied North
A Telegraaf despatch from Berlin reports German forces restoring lines of communication in northern France. Rail links to Givet and Meuse bridges near Flize and Donohery are reopening after French retreats earlier in the war. Tunnels near Montmedy and Pagairoes area are prepared for use.
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Deel 2
Vie ‘Telegraaf
Berligy
Reece
Ile
Department of Aropposite Meseires
Rheims
Husoy
Aisne
Mont
Meuse i
Verdun
Givet
Department of Ardennes
Meuse
Flize
Donohery
T Meselres
Montmedy
Pagaioreas
France
Officer 666 Scenes In London Farce Celebrates Moyles
Moyles who plays Officer 656 in George's five part comedy made the character famous. The production drew a strong audience response with the cast delivering witty scenes. Moyles, dubbed By by the company, has gained attention as his name appeared on posters and busses. An incident in which a pickpocket was mistaken for him highlighted the showmanship surrounding Officer 666. Officer 686 currently plays at Pol's Theater for the first half of the week.
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I Moyles
George
Surges
W& Harris Agement
Jon
Bopey
Moytes
Princoat ‘Lane
Anand
Minny
Gievies
Moyie
Moscow welcome for Czar Nicholas and family
Delayed telegram reports the Russian Emperor Nicholas II and the Empress arriving at Moscow via Petrograd to a warm, enthusiastic reception. Civil and military authorities along with Zemstvo delegates greeted them at the railway station.
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Petrograd
Nicholas
Russia
Zemstvo
German Socialist and French Volunteer Reported Shot
Amsterdam dispatch reports Dr. Georges Weill a Socialist Reichstag member with Jean Leon Juarees volunteered for service in the French army on August 5. Weill’s disappearance from Germany drew comment and the Verwaerts condemns his action.
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Berlin
de Spatch
Telegraaf
Georges Weill
Reichstag
Es Io
Jean Leon Juarées
Dr. Weill
Germany
The
Verwaerts
Fastidious Troops Argue Over Victory Meal Service
Correspondent reports East Indian soldiers at Netley hospital near Southampton clash over how goat and sheep are served. Mohammadan demand heads cut while Hindus want throats cut and animals allowed to breed to death. British oversee separation and careful handling of requests to avoid further fights.
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Associated Press
London
Netley
Southampton
Mrs Astor First To Greet Christmas Ship In Plymouth
Mrs Waldorf Astor wife of the Plymouth MP and former Miss Nancy Langhorn of Virginia was among the women greeting the American Christmas ship Jason on arrival in Plymouth England She also opened a relief fund harbor at Laira Wesleyan Church Her remarks urged replacing hate with goodwill amid the war and its hardships and spoke of soldiers changing beliefs after trench experiences
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Eng
Waldorf Astor
House of Commons
Nancy Langhorn
Virginia
Jason
London Puzzle Columns Halted Amid Secret Messages
London paper suspends inserting puzzle and want ads in its columns. Officials fear columns are used to convey secret messages. Report notes alleged German morale messages and private trade matters exposed by the move.
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London
First Prize Ships Sold in London
Four German prizes Hise Gerhard Theodor and Bolivar were auctioned in London the first prize ships sold here since the Crimean War. The hammer dated back to 1865. Buyers signed declarations they were not enemy aliens and not acting for German Austrian or Turkish interests. Chronometers drew the most attention as ships were sold separately.
Y M C A Follows Army of Kitchener With 600 Centers
London reports the war department of the Y M C A has established 600 centers in Kitchener’s army. Huts will be set up at Indian cantonments and two Y M C A huts at each northern France base. Bramshott Common camp receives four huts costing 14000 dollars with six months maintenance at 6000 dollars. Each hut 160 by 30 feet serves about 22000 soldiers.
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London
War Department
Young Men's Christian Association
Kitchener
France
Belgium
India
Egypt
England
Bramshott Common
Van Dyk Tea Co Store Showcases Attractive Goods
The Van Dyk store on Main at Elm street presents an appealing display of tableware and home goods. Shoppers will be pleased by the effort to please, with a playful incentive for kids—a pair of play reins offered with a minimum purchase.
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Elm Street
van Dyk Co
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Hidden Fortune Saves Her From Pauper's Grave
Jane Irvine known as the Old Woman of the Alleys was buried a second time after funds found in trunks and bankbooks showed she left 1159 to the Bishop of Chicago for a decent burial for poor women. The 75 year old slept in alleys and refused Sisters of St. Mary room offers.
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Jane Irvine
Asylum For
Kankakee
Episcopal Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
Dean Sumner
Oregon
Jane
Sisters of St. Mary
Stepney Community Notes Include Visits and Diphtheria Closure
Miss Vera Hubbell visited Bridgeport relatives returning Saturday night. Mrs. Ormel Morgan plans a two week stay with daughter Mrs. Fred O’Hara. Bernard Dingman leaves for New York State after over a year with Edwards S. Beardsley. Edmond Lyon resigns as Route 15 mail carrier before year’s end. Grange Christmas tree set for Tuesday with ten cent gifts exchanged. Thirteen men repair telephone poles at C. B. Osborne’s. Stepney school closed this week due to diphtheria. reopens Jan 4 with new teacher F. P. Sherman. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Burr and son Victor to spend holidays in New York City.
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Bridgeport
Ormel Morgan
Fred. O’hara
Bernard Dingman
Edwards S. Beardsley
New York State
Edmond Lyon
Lyon
Grange
C. B. Osborne
Stepney School
F. P. Sherman
G. L. Burr
Victor
New York City
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