Four British Transports Stranded Near Bonvia Bay
Berlin report by a wire service correspondent describes four British transports found on rocks at St Bonvia Bay their hulls loaded with provisions and equipment. A British cruiser fired near shore during the inspection but no bombardment occurred. Soldiers lie unburied as ammunition is repeatedly recovered from the sea with Turkish soldiers counting the booty.
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Berlin
IRS
Cho Eien
Ao Zeleur
Deserica
St Bonvia Bay
the Horse Guards
Whitehall
London
Home Doctor warns on self cures for rheumatism and coughs
An old clipping touts at home remedies and tonics for rheumatism coughs and colds. It claims a mixture of Toris compound whiskey and other ingredients can neutralize acid in the blood and produce quick relief. It also promotes Globe Pine Compound as a cure all with staged doses and cautions readers not to experiment with bad coughs.
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U. S
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
Main Street
Bridgeport
Inquiry into gasoline price rise cites U S oil output up
Preliminary 1915 geological survey notes an increase of about two million barrels in crude petroleum production, bringing total output to roughly 290 million barrels a year. Despite a surplus in field storage, the report warns the United States faces no unlimited supply and notes stock increases.
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Geological Survey
Zane
United States
Social and Personal Notes from Local Clubs
The Hinkee Dee club held its second dance of the season in Slocum gymnasium with about 75 couples attending. A Tennis club masquerade at Brooklawn Country club hosted by Miss Phylis Tomlinson and supper followed by dinners at homes of Miss Sally Wilmot and Mizz Hamilton. The Barn Club invites members for a Christmas tree and a target shoot at 8 pm on December 30 1915 at 591 Myrtle Avenue with plans to ease 1915 worries.
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Hinkee Dee Club
Slocum Gymnasium
Brooklawn Country Club
Phylis Tomlinson
Norman Street
Sally Wilmot
Mizz
Pathenes
Hamilton
Barn Club
Myrtle Avenue
Wages Rise for 200000 in New York on New Year
New York reports wage increases for about 200000 workers across trades starting January 1. The United Board of Business Agents notes raises for machinists tile layers and others, with many unions seeking 25 to 60 cent daily boosts. Also 12000 millinery workers, 3000 waiters and 1200 New York Navy Yard mechanics gain raises amid broad labor demand. Canadian Car & Foundry gets a 2000 freight car order from the French Government.
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New York
United Board of Business
New York Navy Yard
Greenwhich Girl Found Dead After Nighttime Wandering
Miss Margaret Curtiss 19 daughter of Mr and Mrs Julian W Curtiss of Greenwich is found dead from exposure after wandering outside during a storm. An inquest will determine cause with authorities noting possible insanity and recent ill health as factors. Curtiss had returned home for Christmas and reportedly walked in her sleep amid family concern.
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Greenwich
Margaret Curtiss
Julian W. Curtiss
A. G. Spalding Sporting Goods Co
New York
City
John A. Clark
Miss Curtiss
Cook
Westbrook
Mass
George T. Jones
Birmingham Holds Police Rewards for Board Action
Superintendent Eugene Birmingham holds three rewards totaling 100 dollars offered by the Jewellers' Security Alliance for the capture of John Watson who broke into D. A. Parker's jewelry store in the Arcade. Checks of 50 and 25 dollars are named to Clifford N. Gorgas and Isaac B. Williams with a 25 dollar check to Edward J. Flanagan for the Burr road and Fairfield avenue saloon keeper. The board must approve acceptance as police rules forbid accepting rewards without board permission.
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Eugene Birmingham
Jewellers’ Security Alliance
United States
John Watson
D. A. Parker
Clifford
N. Gorgas
Isaac B. Williams
Edward J. Flanagan
Burr Road
Fairfield Avenue
Birmingham
Board of Police Commissioners
No Extra Trolley Service Friday Night
The Connecticut Co. announces no additional trolley service Friday night for New Year’s Eve revellers. Regular night cars will run and late arrangements will be available for those who have partied. Day service will continue New Year’s Day to serve visitors, with management promising sufficiency and adherence to precedent.
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The
Connecticut Co
Watch Night Service at Trinity Me Church
Watch night service will be held Friday Dec 31 at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church North Avenue and Remer Street. Rev Minard L G Broper will minister. Service begins 8 30 p m with a song service by the choir. 8 o clock sermon by Rev R C Steinhoff of Berean church. Social hour with refreshments from 10 to 11. Girls' choir and brief addresses by Rev W L Yuglas and the pastor. A blizzard struck Cleveland.
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Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
North Avenue
Remer Street
Minard L. G. Broper
R. C. Steinhoff
Berean Church
W. L. Yuglas
Imperial Guards in Rebellion Reported in China
Cable advices say open hostilities and mass desertions followed Yuan Shikai's overbearing move against revolutionists in Yunnan. Troops from various regions reportedly rushed to support the Yunnan garrison. Chinese residents in Texas subscribed 10 000 dollars toward the revolution. Quilty's School of Dancing announces a cotillion at Colonial Ballroom with High School and dancing classes Thursday evening featuring music, art gallery, serpentine dance, and admittance at popular prices.
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San Francisco
Imperial Guards
Yuan Shi‘Kai
Yunnan
Chinese Republic Association
Chinese Ree Association
Texas
Quilty’s School of Dancing
Fairfield Avenue
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Mme Heb
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Hamburg
Chuck
Meadowbrook Creamery
Floridas
Hermitage
Elgin Creamer
Bic
Swift
Dewars
Duffy’s
Mohican
Primavera Wines
Marxfield’s Wines
California
Monogram
Home Doctor
Hamme
Congress
Congress Sande
Washington
Canadian Car & Foundry Co
Trinity ME
Cleveland
Baltimore
W.L. Douglas
Southern New England Telephone Company
Imperial Guards OF
China
W.K. Mollan
Main ST
University School
Fairfield Ave
John F. Fay
Highland Spring Water Co
Warren Street
Crawford Laundry CO
Courtland ST
Sprague Ice & Coal CO
East End
E. Wash. Ave. Bridge
Wheeler & Howes CO
Congress ST
Naugatuck Valley Ice CO
Housatonic Ave
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