Japanese liner sunk without warning says U S consul
Washington December 27 American consul Bristow at Port Said reports no warning given before the Japanese liner Yasuka Maru was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean by a submarine of unknown nationality. The incident sparked diplomatic notes and a push to determine the attacker’s identity and protect neutral shipping interests. Aboard the Yasuka Maru were gold cargo valued at about 1,000,000 yen.
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Washington
Bristow
Port Said
Mediterranean
Ne. Viner
State de
Hners
Passenger Steamer Wile de Le Clotat Sunk by Submarine
Paris reports the French steamer Wile de Le Clotat carrying passengers was torpedoed without warning and sunk in the Mediterranean by a submarine on December 24. Most passengers and crew were rescued.
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Paris
Wile de le Clotat
Mediterranean
Ministry of Marine
WincFayden Appraisers to Inspect Jail Workshop Fire
County repairs will begin after insurance investigations finish. Building insured for 18000. expected county loss under 400 to 5000. County commissioners announce President Malcolm may appoint an appraiser to work with insurers and oversee repairs.
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WincFayden
Malcolm As
Board of Aldermen
Ecooh
Uraven
County de Che ‘Themestvor
Four British And Belgian Vessels Sunk
London reports the sinking of four vessels including the Belgian steamer Ministre Beernairt and three British ships Cottingham Hadley and Embla with crews rescued. Embla beached at the Thames mouth after a forward fire. Berne notes Prince Von Buelow's return to Lucerne amid denials of a peace staff. Auxiliary corps disbanded per royal decree in Athens.
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London
Ministre Beernairt
Cottingham
Hadley
Embla
Thames
Berne
Switzerland
Prince von Buelow
Lucerne
Athens
The
Exchange Telegraph Company
Italy takes over 30 000 prisoners
Rome December 27 Serbia has turned over to Italy 30 000 Austrian prisoners who are interned in Sardinia and accompanied by Serbian officers. A Marseille despatch dated December 17 said 40 000 soldiers and 750 Bulgarian, German and Austro-Hungarian officers captured by the Italians had arrived there en route to a concentration camp.
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Rome
Serbia
Italy
Sardinia
Marseilles
Teutons Prepare New Offensive Amid Balkan Tensions
London reports conflicting signs of a Teutonic push with Bulgarian and Turkish forces, while Greece negotiates with the central powers and Skouloudis foresees evacuations if invasion proceeds. Western front sees French artillery success in Champagne and Vosges as rain slows Berlin. The British cabinet weighs the Derby enlistment plan and compulsory service.
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London
Saloniki-Doiran
Saloniki-Gieveel
Greece
Skouloudis
Grecian
Macedonia
Athens
Paris
Champagne
Woevre
Vosges
Berlin
Earl of Derby
Trolley Crash Hurt 20 in Waterbury Morning Collision
Waterbury December 27 About 20 persons were hurt in a trolley collision on the Waterbury line as two cars approached the outskirts. Both cars carried workers to Waterville factories and collided at a switch point. Passengers were cut by glass and others were thrown from seats into the wires.
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Waterbury
Waterville
Weather outlook for Glouchy and Tuesday
The forecast says Glouchy will be cloudy tonight and Tuesday with warmer temperatures tonight.Tuesday's conditions remain mild with rising temperatures and overall warm spell expected through the period.
Fire Dept Plans Replacing Horses With Motorized Force
A city board proposes a $433,478.08 fiscal year fire department requisition, boosting salaries to fund two extra companies and motorizing the force by buying $53,000 in motor tractors and equipment to retire horses. The plan covers housing, new gear, building work, vehicles, pensions, and a modernized fireproof building system.
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Board of Five Commissioners
Fire on Water Street Leaves Heavy Loss At Comstock Willett Co
A three story waterfront blaze at 498 Water Street destroyed stock and damaged the Comstock Willett Co building. Chief Daniel E. Johnson cannot determine a cause, noting possible incendiary rumors but no proof. Firemen battled hours, many overcome by smoke. two workers were treated and returned to duty. The Hubbell Wade store adjoining also burned, but papers in a safe were saved. Temporary headquarters will be set up on the less damaged side.
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Comstock, Willett Co
Water Street
Daniel E. Johnson
Johnson
On & Grumman Co
2 and Chemical Co. 1
Daniely E. Johnson
George F. Beardsley
James Kieley
Engine Company No. 3
Frank Holgate
Hubbell & Wade
Chess
Comstock,Willett Co
Rector Kenyon Improves After Shock at St Pauls
Rev E H Kenyon rector of St Pauls Episcopal Church recovered from a shock suffered last week. He was described as considerably improved today though still bedridden.
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E. H. Kenyon
St. Pauls Episcopal Church
Suffragist and Anti Forces Settle Dispute in Bridgeport
Suffragists and anti suffragists in Connecticut ready for a public argument in Bridgeport at the Citizens' Association hall on Main Street. Mrs. Thomas N. Hepburn leads the suffragists. Mrs. Grace Goodwin heads the anti suffrage side. The debate aims to advance the disputed equal rights issue with a 30 minute bombardment followed by charges and sallies.
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Bridgeport
Bridgeport Philosophical Society
Citizens’ Association
Main St
Thomas N. Hepburn
Connecticut Woman's Suffrage Association
Grace Goodwin
Anti-Suffrage Association of
Connecticut
Hepburn
Goodwin
See
Eens A Atenasene Berger
Rovio
Hague
Trolley Car Collision Leaves Fatalities In Conn City
Coroner’s inquest into a Christmas morning crash near Bridgeport details Arthur Greenhill not seeing an approaching trolley car. Witnesses clash on whether the car was in motion. Motorman Foy says a stop of 45 to 50 seconds, others say slow motion. Fred Camp killed. Ada Greenhill’s blood-stained hair pins found nearby. Payments and injuries noted as families await further statements.
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Arthur Greenhill
Fred Camp
Higganum
Phelan
Peter Foy
Brooklawn
Foy
Greenhill
George P.walter
Connecticut Avenue
Gaynor Manufacturing &Co
Stratford Avenue
Bridgeport
Camp
Rowe Wheeler
Ada Greenhill
Gretshill
Edw. G. Gaynor
Stratford
John Barton
James Burns
John I. Martin
Paradise Green
Henry Andres
Jane Street
Eli Jones
Newfield Avenue
The
Lake Torpedo Boat Co
Greenhills
Bridge Port Hospital
Disorganization Blamed For Freight Terminal Congestion
Disorganization of help in Fairfield county jail leads to two prisoners escaping through a coal chute after guards missed signs of activity. Meanwhile bridgeport freight delays worsen as New Haven crews struggle with a depleted, inexperienced staff and a lingering post strike chaos, increasing costs and clashing with merchants who demand relief.
Half Million Sought for Warrenite Roads Plan
The mayor's advisers publicized a Republican administration push to bond the city for 500000 to pave streets with bituminous macadam. The plan, backed by Director Courtade, follows earlier Warrenite contracts and faces debate alongside requests from police and charities for multi million bond authorizations.
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Common Council
Public Works
J. A. Courtade
John T. King
Police and Charities Department
George 8. Hill
Police Board
State Streeet
Feirfield Avenue
Christmas Dinner At Bridgeport Christian Union
Christmas day brought cheer to 75 men at the Bridgeport Christian Union at 24 Bank Street. They shared a turkey dinner at 3 o'clock and received a handkerchief socks calendar and cider converts. Hymns were sung and a participant expressed gratitude.
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Bridgeport Christian Union
Bank Street
Acquittal of Murder Ends With Forgery Prison Term
Nyack, N Y December 27 William V Cleary formerly town clerk of Haver straw was acquitted of the murder of his young son in law Eugene B Newman about a year ago today he was sentenced to not less than three years and not more than six years four months in prison after being convicted of forgery his counsel said he would apply for a certificate of reasonable doubt from Supreme Court Justice Tompkins who passed sentence
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Michael J. Houlihan
Fred Roscoe
Fairfield County
North Avenue
Wethersfield
Alfred Martin
Frank Carmalino
Willard Street
Luigi Lusi
Hallett Street
Houlihan
Roscoe
Carmallito
Martin
Carmalino
Simeon HE. Pease
Dearie
Nyack
William V. Cleary
Haverstraw
Eugene B. Newman
Cleary
Supreme Court
Tompkins
Woman Sues Over Trolley Fire Injuries in New Haven
Elmira Stevenson of Stratford sues Connecticut Co. for 5000 alleging a fire under her trolley seat in New Haven on September 6 caused by a defective fuse. She jumped to escape the flames and injured her shoulder and other parts of her body. The suit cites negligence and is returnable at the January term.
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Elmira Stevenson
Stratford
Connecticut Co
New Haven
Gillette's Corner
Commissioner Loewith Returns From Honeymoon
Sigmund Loewith banker and board of apportionment member has returned to the city after his honeymoon. He wed Miss Lena Marcus daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Marcus of New Haven on November 18.
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Sigmund Loewith
Board of Apportionment
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U.S
State Department
Lansing
English
Lension Descp
Germany
Teutons
Sgore
Fire Dept
Kenyon
Shining Lights of Equal Rights Band
Sedgwick Avenue
Pease
Newtown
Danbury
New York
Massachusetts
Luke G. Petruschell
Avon Park
New Haven Road
Whiting Street
Remington Arms & Ammunition Co
Remington
Hill
St. Vincent's Hospital
William F. Behrens
Charities Board
Wilson
Courtade
A. H. Terry
Christian Union
Loewith
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