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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
4
Reports from Paris and London describe political stances on Germany's capacity and Japan's role, while soldiers face frontline sacrifice. A British prisoner receives a death sentence for assault, and Canadian Princess Patricia's Light Infantry prepares to join the front.
The Mc A association plans a large New Year’s Day event at 10 3 open to all young men and members. The program includes tournaments and a third-floor parlor gathering with assistance from about fifty young ladies from city churches helping with reception and introductions. A long list of participating women from local churches is noted.
A reader says years after a severe rupture he found a method that cured him quickly with no operation and no lost time. He offers to provide full information to others who write to Eugene M. Pullen, carpenter, 502 Beers Avenue.
May event lists Blanche M. Grey and others as hosts with an orchestra. A committee of young men including W. F. Weeks and Clinton S. Smith will greet guests and guide them around the building. Refreshments by the ladies auxiliary under Mrs. W. H. Griffith. Y M C A invites all Bridgeport youths to visit.
Tokyo December 31 The foreign office denies reports of Japanese troops landing en route to Europe and states Japan has not been appointed by Britain or any country to send an army to Europe. France and possibly Russia favor the plan, England hesitates. Public enthusiasm and newspaper debate support dispatch of volunteers though political and economic issues are hard to resolve. Count Okuma’s stance has been sought by supporters.
Norman Buckingham of New Haven appearing for the New Haven road asked the common council committee for abatement of 881.12 dollars in pavement assessments on Fairfield avenue facing the company's property at Fairfield and State streets. Buckingham claimed other property owners on the street had their assessments altered. The committee withheld its decision.
Four nations in World War I contribute views on how the United States as a neutral can best aid humanity. Sir Edward Grey Count Okuma Dr. Von Bethmann Hollweg and Dr Constantin Theodor Dumba urge impartiality mediation and support for peace while warning against entanglement.
Reports from Northern France detail Christmas Day exchanges between British and German troops along the Ypres to Lille line. Soldiers shared mince pies and wine, sent and received holiday cards, and even met between the trenches for brief, peaceful moments despite ongoing hostilities.
Special to the Farmer Stratford Dec 31 Republicans clash over deputy sheriff choice for Simeon Pease taking office next June. Pease may appoint Millis G. Tomlinson despite committee favoring Fred W Nettleton. Pease denies promises and says it is early for announcements. New Year plans include church services dances and library reception. Local clubs schedule meetings and events with residents traveling to Bridgeport for theater.
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