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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1914
Page
11
Practical gift guide for men lists items with practical value from silk ear wear to house gowns and smoking jackets. It promotes sensible purchases across men’s wear including gloves handkerchiefs studded accessories umbrellas and pajamas for the masculine taste.
A fragmentary report notes the British Red Cross intensifying relief efforts for families of soldiers. Dispatches describe Red Cross activity near frontline locations, assisting relatives and coordinating aid for those affected by combat conditions.
An obscure order reveals a secret list honoring notable figures. The roster includes Viscount Kitchener, Gera Rayleigh, Viscount Morisy, Ad veorse Trevelyan, Sir Edward Elgar, Admiral Sir Arthur Wilson, Sir Jo apph, Benes Wield, with Marshall sir noted last. The fragment hints at late 19th or early 20th century honors and ceremonial recognition.
The report states Lord Raglan governor of the Isle of Man faces a serious situation as British troops remain on the island despite neutrality and a detention camp for prisoners being established. The island governs itself under its own laws and is not bound by Imperial Acts unless specified.
Dunkirk France Dec 28 Gabriel Foussin former world sprint champion and Olympic rider has been killed in action. Reports say German captures include Trousel-Her road rider Brocco six day racer Berthet former one hour record holder and last year's sprint champion. Grandsons of Queen Victoria are among those mentioned in the turmoil.
London readers debate who is kept in the Tower amid society chatter while Tolstoy's family members are tied to war efforts. Reports note Canadian and American volunteers with British forces, German requisitions in Ghent, and a Belgian aviator’s fatal crash. A London officer earns the Victoria Cross, and a large troop train crash in Russian Poland leaves many dead or injured. More on Russian dry holidays and Boer rebellion figures.
A London artist, an Honorable Artillery Corps member, recalls frontline life in Belgium. He describes digging, shell bursts, and cold nights as troops hold trenches and endure snipers. The letter notes intense bombardment, a near miss, and fatigue before dawn relief. Also mentions cotton farmer fears and record wheat prices at Portland exchange.
Lisbon reports that Germany again invaded Angola in Portuguese West Africa. The minister of colonies told the Chamber of Deputies that German forces attacked the Naulila military post in Angola, marking a fresh incursion after an October invasion noted by Laurence Marquez in East Africa.
Paris reports the bluish gray infantry uniform replaces the 85 year red pantaloons, ending a long debate sparked by Napoleon and many commissions. Millerand ends the commissions and outfits the 1914 class in the new shade.
Paris reporters describe wartime pressures on French papers with many editors at the front, material shortages, and drastic page cuts. Censorship now hinges on two centers, Paris and Bordeaux, forcing early editions and careful seams for each sheet as publications plead for freer coverage of troop movements and army deeds.
London reports that belligerent armies in the fields total nearly 18 500 000 men, or 28 000 000 with reserves counted. French statistician Yves Guyot estimates daily wartime cost near 250 dollars per man, about 11 billion dollars annually, and predicts this year’s expense could match total costs of the last fifty years of wars.
London reports that most major English professional cricket clubs ended the season in deficit due to the August drought on the sport. Lancashire posted a $6,500 loss on about $40,000 income while Hampshire began with a large surplus but finished $4,500 in the red. Northamptonshire relied on a £2,500 gift from Lord Lilford to complete the year and plans to shed debts ahead of 1916.
Alfred Henry Lewis a famed author and newspaper man died at his New York home at 85 after a brief illness. Born in Cleveland he moved from Kansas City to national prominence writing western tales and political pieces for Hearst papers and The Verdict. Survived by two sisters who control Morning Telegraph, he was unmarried. Also note: a Danish ship and NYSE Christmas bonus mention appear in distant lines.
Reported late Tuesday night four railroad stations and express offices in Lyme Niantic Waterford and Milletone were ransacked with safes opened slot machines robbed and ticket offices emptied. Police suspect an automobile gang active in Massachusetts. total losses uncertain due to unknown contents of express packages. Also noted a St Joseph TA&B association Christmas dance planned at Eagles Hall with Maloney Orchestra providing new numbers. Bank of England bought 162000 bar gold.
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