Donovan's Charges Are Before House Contest
Washington report details a filed notice of contest against Jeremiah Donovan Hill, congressman-elect from Connecticut's Fourth District. The document alleges excessive expenditures and false reporting by Hill and his political agent Arthur Wheeler, with claims of improper contributions from private corporations and nonresident donors. The case cites federal election and state corrupt practices laws and names Homer S. Cummings as witness.
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Washington
House
Jeremiah Doneys
Ebenezer J. Hill
Donovan
Connecticut
Hill
Arthur C. Wheeler
Norwalk
Conn
Tne
Homer S. Cummings
Stamford
Hira
Hills
Whesler
Wheeler
J. H Rernback
Republican State Central
Congress
Mandi
Fourth Congressional District
United States
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
Congress of the United States
Movie Co Sued for 1 800 000 in New York
In New York on December 26 Grester Mew York im Rem Co filed a suit against General Film Co and associated firms for 1 800 000 damages alleging unlawful business practices since January 1902 that destroyed goodwill and reduced the venture to worthlessness. claimed injury totaling 606 000 under Sherman Act provisions. Fire destroyed the fin and coal yard of Frank J at Glenside Pa with a loss around 60 00. Pale tonight and Sunday moderating winds.
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New York
Grester
York Im Rem Co
New York ‘City
General Film Co. Ite
Frank J
Glenside
Admiral Dewey at 77 Early Rising Spotlight
Washington dispatch notes Admiral George Dewey, aged 77, rising at five each morning and in good health. Secretary Daniels and Navy officials visited, recalling his appointment to the naval academy by a North Carolina secretary. Dialogue reveals Dewey’s humor about sleep and longevity, with remarks on Henry G. Davis and daily routines.
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Washington
Dewey
Daniels
Navy General Board
Naval Academy
Navy
North Carolina
Dobbin
Henry Gassaway Davis
Mr. Daniels
Admiral Dewey
Davis
Cold Wave Breaks December Records Across The Nation
December records fall as a severe cold wave grips the nation from the Mississippi to the Atlantic coast. Temperatures drop to near zero with Hartford at 4 above, while local readings near 3 above in the morning. Officials report mechanical thermometers failing and forecast a warming trend by Sunday. Washington notes a nationwide cold snap with milder conditions toward the weekend.
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Lyman
Main ‘Street
Southport
Jennings
Mercury
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Department of Charities
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Illiinois
Missouri
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
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Ohio Valley
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Mis
Sissippi Valley
Upper Lake Region
Winter Weather Hits Berkshire Hills of Connecticut
Winsted Connecticut reports real winter weather on December 26 as residents cope with cold conditions in the Berkshire hill region. The article notes widespread cold and accumulation with continued coverage on the next page.
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Winsted, Conn
Berkshire
Hill
Connecticut
Farmer Found Frozen to Death Near Ridgefield
Ridgefield Conn Dec 26 Phesdore Monroe 65 a farmer of Boutonville N M was found on the premises of John E Mitchell a summer resident in West Lane today so frozen he died after being taken to the town hall He lay on the road all night and may have been walking toward Boutonville or toward West Lane as the cold overtook him
Extension of the White Way sets 58 lamps plan
Aldermen consider extending the White Way lighting with 11 new lamps to Gilbert street, 11 to Broad and Lafayette on State street, 12 on Fairfield avenue, and 25 on Main street, total White Way extension estimated at 4533.56 dollars. The year’s lighting requisition seeks 84311.70 dollars, up 8638.20 from last year. prior requests were trimmed by the tax board.
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Lafayette Street
State Street
Fairfield Avenue
Harrison Streets
Main Street
Congress Street
Common Council
Board of Apportionment
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Broad and
Lafayette Streets
Fairfield Ave
Tue
Policeman Hugo Fischer Suspended Over On Duty Drunkenness
Policeman Hugo Fischer was suspended by Superintendent Birmingham after being found intoxicated while on traffic duty at Fairfield avenue and Water street. Charges of on duty intoxication to be considered at the next commissioners meeting. Fischer released of his revolver and billy, kept his badge, and was sent home under guard. Bartholomew Sheridan reassigned to the traffic point.
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Water Streets
Hugo Fischer
Birmingham
F. J. Adams
Billy
Blansfield
Adams
Walker
Fischer
Geo. EB. Fox
Captain Regan
Headquarters
Regan
Fox
Weldon
Emer- Pare
Fairfield Avenue
Water Street
Bartholomew Sheridan
Threat to Shell Turkish Port Triggers Cruiser Ultimatum
An American cruiser threatened to bombard Tripoli port when Turkish authorities refused clearance for British and French merchant ships under its convoy. A hand-to-hand clash had occurred before the ultimatum, and ships then moved on under the cruiser’s protection.
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Athens
Tripoli
Aienaks
Official Views Of World War Official VIEWS OF World's War Paris
Paris’s official war report chronicles artillery scares from the sea to the Lys with repulsed counterattacks near Noulets Boidselle Lihons and Dupierre while gains and losses are noted at Cernay Aspach and the Oise front. German forces retreat after breaching the Brzura south of Serchaza as fighting continues along the Nida and Vistula amid uneasy peace conditions.
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French War Office
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Thas
Oise
Noulettes
Lens
Boidselle
Albert
Lihons
Chauines
Dupierre
Perthes
Upper
Alsace
Cernay
Aspache
Aspach
Russia
Bxrura
Serchaza
Bolimo
Snowlodz
Hilica
Nida
Vistula
German Berlin Announces Battles Near Nieupot and St Hubert
Berlin reports a night assault near Nieupo rt by British French and Indian forces repulsed with heavy losses to the enemy. Nineteen officers and 318 men captured, four machine guns and 12 mine throwers seized. Over 3,000 enemy dead reported. German losses described as small. Minor engagements at Lihons near Amiens and Tracy-le-Val noted.
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Berlin
London
Nieuport
St. Hubert
Lihons
Amiens
Tracy-les-Val
Circus men save comrade from potter's field
Circus workers led by Al Goulden William O'Hara and Harry Mooney protested the burial plan for Matthew Scott Jumbo's former trainer. Arrangements set with services Monday at 2 pm and viewing from 7 pm. About 30 will accompany the body to Lakeview Home graves.
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Jumbo
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al. Goulden
William O’hara
Harry Mooney
Barnum & Bailey
Cullingn & Mullins
Filley Appointed Forestry Delegate by Governor Bala
Hartford December 26 Governor Bala today named Walter G Filley State Forester and delegate to the annual American Forestry Association meeting in New York The Swedish steamer Orion has arrived from Savannah with bale verge of cotton burning near the vessel at harbor entry and port authorities investigated the incident.
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Balawin
Walter G. Filley
The
American Forestry Association
New York
Orion
Savannah
War Views Report On Renewed German Attacks And Pacific Chase
French war office notes intensified German assaults in reply to Allied offensives with large troop movements and gains cited by Paris. Japan confirms Russia ceded Sakhalin north half to Japan in exchange for heavy guns. Tennessee cruiser threat against Tripoli subsides after Greek report. Autona port occupation risks neutrality strains with Italy. Romania’s stance questioned as Paris says neutral assurances hold. German ships Dresdem and Prinz Hitel Friedrich pursued by British near Valparaiso.
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Eacarer
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Berlin
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Japan
Sakhalin
Tripoli
Syria
Athens
Tennessee
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Autona
Rome
Rumania
Paris
Romania
Chili
Germany
Pacific
Dresdem
Prinz Hitel Friedrich
Newcastle
Valparaiso
Beets Sues Over Harborview Ejection for 3000
George W. Beets Jr of this city sues G Horton Glover of Short Hills New Jersey for 3000 over his ejection from the Harborview estate in Black Rock. Deputy Wieler served papers and placed Deputy Abriola as caretaker. Beets was removed in December with furniture piled in the road and ordered to stay off the premises.
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Harborview
Black Rock
George W. Beets, Jr
G. Horton Glover
Short Hills
N. J
Joseph Wieler
Abriola
Beets
Band and Chorus at City's Tree Tonight
United Chorus of about 40 Roman Catholic church singers will alternate with the Olympic band directed by Joseph Ratzenberger at the municipal Christmas tree event. Beginning at 6:30 they will perform six selections. band first with America and chorus then singing And There Were Shepherds Holy Night Silent Night Ring Out Merry Bells.
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United Chorus
Joseph Ratzenberger
America
Aerial Duel Over Thames Amid War News
London reports Christmas war activity continues with no truces. A German plane fought two English biplanes over the Thames on Christmas Day. the German aircraft escaped. Petrograd notes 11,000 Russian prisoners captured as Polish fronts shift. Berlin cites Polish front inactivity. Hindenburg directs eastward movement toward Warsaw from Thorne. Western fronts show limited progress at Nieuport and Paisaline. An Athens report notes Turkish authorities blocked departure of British and French consuls and merchants, sparking an attack that subsided after a bombardment threat. Hartford notes William Beer of 1339 Broad Street died of heart disease at 77. former Enfield representative in 1291 General Assembly. long in Thompsonville drug trade. Blizzard halts traffic on all lines at Gewean.
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Thames
Petrograd
Poland
Berlin
Nida
Carnow
von Hindenburg
Vistula
Warsaw
Athens
Tripoli
Iits Essel
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Dardanelles
Furkey
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