New Army Under Kerensky Plans Soviet Offensive
The report says Kerensky plans a large joint assault against Soviet Russia around mid March, with a Paris meeting behind closed doors attended by 40 former Duma members and nobles. It details forces from Poland Hungary and Romania and a drive toward Smolensk and Kharkov to split Soviet armies.
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Kerensky
Waris
Dee
Fondwiuh
Wmry
Toumania
Soviet Russi
Dopty
Paria
Duma
Count Ivanovels
Secret Service
Petrograd
Vasilei Baratov
Nicholas
Sintoron
Ozer
Yaev Tachokita
Marina
Maurice Struve
Wrangel
Sicnifer At
Orsay
Dalmatia
Royarment Skerencky
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
Cist Ixiet
Galicia
Beam
Nnother
Kharkov
Universal Service
Sovleta
Philippines Seek Self Determination Amid War Echoes
Washington reports Gov General Burton Harrison's annual review notes renewed independence sentiment in the Philippine islands after wartime disruptions. It cites the League of Nations promise, a 1919 election showing political capability despite irregularities, and suggests reforms in land, immigration, ports, and interamerican trade presence to back self governance. Population around 10.93 million with a Christian majority.
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Washington
Philippine Islands
Burton Harrison
Philippines
Port Said
League of Nations
Philippine
Bridgeport School Probers Find Congested Unsanitary Conditions
Commerce Chamber study finds Bridgeport public schools damp poorly lit and overcrowded with 54 buses on half time, 27 portable rooms and many basements urged to halt new city projects until school needs are met. Report to be discussed at Sunday forum. Mayor Wilson backs Gary system as potential aid.
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Commerce Chamber
Broad Street
Supreme Court
Hotchins
Bridgeport
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Wilson
Jultic Yelvels
Bloem
Massachusetts
New Yon
New Jersey
The
United Church
Lyon W. Wilson
Gary
Indiana
Bridgenort
War declared by D Annunzio at Fiume against Italy
Milan dispatch in The London Times reports Gabriine D'Annnuvalo in command of insurgents has declared war on Italy. War to begin Friday as General Carvigia notes Italian regulars marshal 4 provisions by air to Fiume. Italian government aims to enforce terms of the Danube pact without delay.
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Lgqxdon
Gabriine D'Annuvallo
Yuly
Milan
London Times
Carvigia
Fiume
D'Annunzio
Ranalio
Triwan
Judge Malone Dies Amid Murder Verdict Deliberations
In New York on December 4, Judge James T. Malone collapsed and died of apoplexy in a washroom while jurors were deliberating the Cunneen murder case. Three hours later the jury returned a guilty verdict of manslaughter, with chaos in the courtroom as officials announced the judge's death. Malone, a New England graduate of Phillips Exeter, Harvard, and Yale Law, had presided since January in the case. He practiced law in New York and left a widow and five children.
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Siew York
Dev
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Malone
ATL
Foriingn
Jadydwe Wadhsmd
Yudge Malona
Nuwich
Conn
Fle
Phillips Exeter Academy
Harvard University
Warverd Law School
Widay
Idren
Confesses to Bond Theft Involving $467000 Case
A New York man and his brother admit involvement in a bond theft totaling 467000 dollars. Police say the crime targeted two couriers and a vault, with the suspects claiming a larger scheme. Court records show names and charges tied to the Brooklyn area.
Woman Charged With Purse Theft at Church Pew
Mrs. Alice Harriman of 31 Fairfield Avenue was arrested last night for stealing a purse from a woman seated on a church pew. Detective Bergear George Simon reported the case. Bail set at $69, awaiting city court appearance.
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Alice Harriman
Fairfeld Avenue
Bergear George Simon
Injunction Plea By Jitney Men of Waterbury Delayed
A hearing by the Jitney Men’s association to restrain Waterbury from enforcing November ordinances was postponed until 6 PM next Tuesday. Judge Jub We Works of Bridgeport ordered the delay after correcting minutes from the November 11 meeting. The city clerk’s omissions and a corrected copy prepared by Corporation Counsel K G Church were noted at the session.
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Jitney Men
Waterbury
Jineymen
Esr
K. G. Church
Banks
Wilson Proffers Help Cheer League Delegates
The report notes Wilson offers aid as League delegates gather amid Armenian questions. Balfour expresses gratification seeing North and South America and Europe unite, calling it a wonderful spectacle. A British official hopes for a constructive understanding with Kemal Pasha despite lingering uncertainties.
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North
South America
Europe
League of Nap Dons Ey
Armenia
Balfour
Arthur J. Balfour
Kemél Pasha
Brat
Sanin
Americas
Kemeall Pasha
South Americiai
Jone
Waterbury trolley talks with officials and utilities men
Waterbury officials meet with trolley company and utilities men to discuss operation of the trolley line. Commission chair Higgins says session may involve President Storrs or the trolley trustees and notes no new revenue reports have been received. Decisions discussed yesterday remain unannounced as speakers refuse further details.
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Henene
Pardiet
Waterbury
Waterpury
Chelimagenaret
T. Higeina
Commission
Higgins
Lucius S. Storrs
Trolley Company
Tranex Company
Arts” Ofichils
New London
Schutz
Martford
Reduerd
Hissin
Caaleman Higagink
Bath
Hames
Denman Denies Controversy With General Goethals
Testimony at three week open session of the wartime board inquiry in Washington and New York included John Janni and Lauttee Sler denying charges of a 40 000 fee to obtain a shipping board contract. Denman and other witnesses questioned alleged mismanagement and unauthorized expenses tied to the wooden fly program and war ship subsidies.
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United States
Ping Board
Congress
Washington
New York
Tadt
John Janni
Downey Shipbuilding Corporation
Laut' Tee Sler
Shipping Board
Py Tucker & Sands
Sai
Gombe
Winro Denman
In Fleet Corporation
Gunarad Gnetng
Wmlliiuna
Murthy Gillen
Canier
Veloe
LIQUOR DEALERS BRIBE REVENUE AGENTS TO ACCESS BONDED WAREHOUSES
New York report describes extensive bribery attempts by liquor dealers to corrupt internal revenue agents. Captain Frank Frayser says several sellers courted agents with money to obtain permits to withdraw liquor for nonbeverage use, intended for sale in bars. Six arrested, including wholesalers, held on $1,000 bail. Police note inspectors expected to pass bribes to prosecutors as evidence.
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New York
Dee
Frank Frayser
Prohibition
Internal Revenue Bureau
Frayser
Thay
Umemeln
Federal Proation Service
Aod
United State
Manhattan
Faden
Knox
Ireland Conflicts Surge Toll Reported by Home Office
A Home Office statement totals Irish casualties up to Nov 7, 1920 at hundred plus in anti-government violence. It lists 463 policemen killed and 230 wounded, 47 soldiers dead and 10 wounded, 41 civilians killed and 11 wounded, with additional riots in Derry and Belfast and more raids on mails and arms across the period.
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Vwondon
Preass
Wev
Ireland
Home Office
Tundonderry
Belfast
Kyi
Michael Amboscade
Statewide drive tightens against trucks on Connecticut roads
A new strict enforcement drive against motor vehicles and commercial trucks went into effect yesterday and runs through May. State officials from the motor vehicle and highway departments seek to protect road surfaces from winter and overload damage while holding out‑of‑state trucks accountable on Connecticut roads.
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State Motor Vehicle Department
State Highway Department
Connecticut
Rocks
Mit
Yale
Dwest
House of Lords Votes for Senate in South Ireland
In London the government suffered a defeat as an amendment to the Irish home rule bill proposing a southern Ireland senate was carried 12 to 36. Lord Birkenhead opposed a largely nominative chamber and urged central council framing. An alternative joint session proposal was adopted 48 to 4.
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London
House of Borda
Baron Oranmora
Browns
Southern Ireland
Lord Birkenhead
Ireland
Central Council
Lord Shandon
Irish Council
Bnt
Broadway Building Collapse Kills One, Injures Six
A nine story Broadway apartment under repair collapsed near Fifty Second Street New York killing one and injuring six. Several others buried beneath wreckage as workers and fire crews rushed to the scene fearing further victims. Police and rescue teams searched debris as the structure’s walls threatened additional collapse and the Broadway street life paused in shock.
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Broadway
New York
Fifty
Second Street
Debria
2Nd Street
Olive
Gomarn
Suger Ly
Lindheim Gives Evidence on Local Projectile Company
New York December 1 Lindheim testifying in his own defence denies personal involvement in paper purchase with German funds. He says he advised Rumely but did not prepare alien property reports and identified a receipt for 2.14 million dollars. He also notes links to a two million dollar shell casing contract with Germany and denies knowledge of wartime German client funds.
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New York
Des
Walter Kaufmen
Edward A. Rumely
Evening Mail
Norwin Ry Tandheim
Witnows
Hefieich
Albert
Lindhesma
Landheim
Rumely
Hermann Sieleken
Dr. Rumely
Sisicken
Devenes
Lindhelm
Tindheim
Fim
Fim During the War With A Film Corporation
Bridgeport Projtetile Company
Sandheim
Business Men Greet Hoover at Stratfield Today
Herbert Hoover set to address Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Stratfield today. Expected trepid attendance as Hoover, famed World War II food director, speaks to members and the public. no vacancies anticipated in Stratfield ballroom at 1:40 p.m.
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Herbert Hoover
Chamber of Commerce
Stratfelt
Herbers Mopyer
Chamber
Bridgeport
Strafield
Hoover
Arrest in local liquor raid targets saloon on Hallyt Street
One arrest reported for alleged violation of the Eighteenth Amendment as police raided a saloon at 47 Hallyt Street. Michael Feotdo held on $200 bond for appearance. no further liquor violations have been filed. Court actions warn bond forfeiture and further penalties for licensees, with reopenings and fines possible.
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Hallyut Street
Michael Feotdo
Lquor
Farmer's Wife Presents Him With Four Children
A farmer reports that his wife has given birth to four children. Mother and all four children are progressing favorably, with early health and well-being improving as they adjust to family life.
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Farmer
Four Men Found Guilty in Army Fraud Conspiracy
Four civilian employees and two others were found guilty in Brooklyn federal court of conspiring to defraud the U S Government through thefts totaling $209 000 in army supplies and clothing. Names include John Sonand Marxiia Rosenbergs Bernard Schenstade and Lawrence Puppin. Several co defendants were acquitted or charged for related contracts and shortages.
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New York
Army
Brooklyn
Fegersi
Bay’ Riawe
John Sonand
Marxiia Rosenbergs
Bernard Schenstade
Lawrence Puppin
Max ‘Ludecker
Wara
Joan McMahon
Anterapioye
Frank M. 0023
United States District Attorney
Grand
Durether
United States Army Unifarma
Horowitz
Aras
Bijou Walst Company
Woifarma
Samuel
Louis Krohoberg
Edward Moskowits
Tayi
Samuel Silberstein
Horowicz
Bootleggers Use Airplanes to Move Liquor Across Border
Winnipes Des reports organized bootleggers use airplanes to smuggle liquor across the border, aided by dealers and others. It cites full evidence of a costly operation involving clergy and locals, with 42 automobiles seized by mounted police in two months as authorities crack down on cross border smuggling.
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Winnipes
Des
Ulfie
Manitoba
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