Wilson heads to peace talks on world tour voyage
President Wilson sails from New York aboard the George Washington with a naval convoy bound for a French port likely Brest. Aimed at a peace conference in Europe, the trip includes meetings with British and French leaders and a planned return within six weeks.
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Mauretania Sailors Likely to Be Demobilized Soon
Three Bridgeport soldiers from Mauretania era await muster. Young Worthey, an electrician and Boy Scout, served in the State Guard and was drafted in February. After training in England and Texas, the armistice altered plans and he returned home. He remained active in St. Pauls Young Mens club.
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Peru Declines Mobilization Amid Chilean Moves
Peru denies mobilizing its army despite Chilean mobilization. Peru’s foreign office states no military action planned and relations with Brazil remain unaffected. Reports of Peruvians being recalled from Lima are dismissed as unfounded.
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Peru
Brazil
Chile
Buenos Ames
Dee
Legation
Tere
Notable Excerpts From 1908 Hearings On Campaign Ties
The document cites mentions of Hale and Gitt entangled with various political figures. It notes advertising ties and involvement with a national committee and Penrose of Pennsylvania. It references New York in 1904 and a voyage related to business engagement.
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Jiis
New York
Penrose
Penna
Alo Viere
Ex-Prince Knew Defeat in 1914
Ex crown prince speaks in exile about World War I choices and military missteps. He criticizes the German leadership, notes Verdun debates, and argues for a negotiated peace while living in confinement with his family in the Netherlands.
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An article fragment describes American manufacturers urged to engage South American trade. It cites Domingo Rk Mar Lines and Str. Martinez noting exporters should secure licenses and proper packing. A Philadelphia firm is pressed to export, facing faulty packing and bearing freight costs. The piece mentions a Dover foyer and Whitney/Winer names, with references to seed purchases and potato inspections.
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Waldorf Astoria
Str. Martinez
Martinex
Dover
Philadelphia
Puyer
York Herald
General Edwards To Speak Here
General Edwards will visit Bridgeport within days to share his war zone experiences and honor the men behind him. Plans for a reception are pending word on his exact date through local officials and the divisional leader of the 108nd infantry, Bridgeport’s own unit, who will spread his message across several cities in the region.
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108Nd Infantry
Bridgepur
Arangedo
Newnghind
Providence
Wee Tevingfield
Matss
Muurre
Bridgeport
Ng ‘Ge
Nana
Cleal
Amp Lee
Pattey
Fo Ss
Willian 2. Crogier
Dosten
Fractured WWII Advance Report From Lorraine Front
Fragmentary wartime dispatch recounts a rapid south flank push, claiming significant prisoner and equipment captures as Allied troops sealed a salient. The text emphasizes decisive movement, operational speed, and the elimination of enemy units, with mention of Lorraine Trans Teslia and subsequent actions.
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le Prain
Sdeoteeta Prilpond
Ines
Fatervb
Pardons for Officers in Plane Production Probe
President grants full pardons to Lieutenant Colonel George Mixter and Lieutenant Colonel F Vincent in connection with the Liberty motor and Packard project while noting the offenses were technical and without improper intent. Attorney General Gregory supported clemency, citing service to the government and unwitting nature of the acts.
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Gregory
Vincent
Packard Motors Company
Liberty Motor
Othe
Packard Rompane
Signal Corps
Packard Company
Minghas
Mixler
Curtiss Airplane and Major
Hughes
Flint
Mixter Clic
Cabanel
Peru and Batman Seek Peaceful Settlement With Chile
A fragment from The South American News notes talks among Peru and Chile aiming for a peaceful arrangement and possible agreement. The piece mentions U S involvement and indicates no anticipated danger to the region during settlement efforts. An item references an heirloom valued around 400 thousand dollars linked to Josue, an Austrian figure, as part of the broader context.
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Peru
Batman
Inar
Chile
United States
Rewards To Speak To Mothers Across the Nation
A Rhode Island governor’s aide secured Major Edwards promise to address mothers and relatives of soldiers in Providence, with further plans for Springfield and New Haven. Barre committee urged inviting Edwards to town to emphasize war support and the soldiers’ heroism. Edwards said he would speak January 1 or 15 and later in other cities.
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Rhode
Clarence RR
Edwards
Providence
New England
Barre
Edtward
Springfield
New Haven
Quite Tie
Array Lieutenant Caught in Chase After Slay Claim
In Los Angeles a deputy sheriff reports that Lieutenant Percy confessed to fatally shooting his superior Captain Posner. The motive was reportedly to take Posner to a lonely spot, but an escape attempt altered the plan. Prisoners and authorities from Camp Kearnes and San Mego aided in the case.
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Calif
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Apevin Posner
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Here
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Doathun
Vieting
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San Mego
Stringfellow Takes Stand in Spy Trial Defense
AYER MASS December Pressly n Stringfellow a private in Company of the 22th field signal battalion at Camp Devens took the stand in his own defense and protested his innocence He said two men offered to get him out of the army for information he supplied under pressure The trial concerned sapping wire Frese Headquarters and taking up confidential school books to supposed enemy agents The defense rests with findings to be announced later.
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Mass
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Stringfellow
22Th Field Signal Battalion
Camp Devens
Lair
Frese
Ecole
Woman Linking to Haste Seizure Reported at Bridgeport
Hattie Clark of 212 Davenport Street was seized with lystema early morning and rushed to Bridgeport hospital by Dr. Gaines. The patient reportedly regained movement and walked out of the institution shortly after being examined.
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Davenport Street
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Gaines
Bridgeport Hospital
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Sue
Institutio Nn
Bridgeport Men Fined in Federal Raid Convictions
Hartford court records show Bridgeport men fined after a federal raid in New Haven and New London. James Murray paid 59 dollars and costs for assisting immorality. John Atinsky 2 dollars and costs. Charles Newman 100 dollars and costs for aiding a disorderly house. The raid targeted hotels, part of a several months old federal case arresting many individuals.
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Hartford
Dec
Edwin &. Thomas
United State Centre
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Gor
New Haven
New London i
James Murray
Johatinsky
Charles Newman
New Harver
Frideepart
Sargent of New Haven elected ASME vice president
Sargent of New Haven Conn was elected a vice president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers at the annual meeting. Mortimer J. Cacley dean of the University of Michigan was chosen president.
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New York
Sargent
New Haven
Conn
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Mortimer J. Cacley
University of Michigan
Car Stolen in New Haven Reported to Police
Tivinan Schechter of 228 Commerce Street New Haven reported to police last night that his five passenger Oakland was stolen from Fairfield Avenue between Main and Broad Streets near the Connecticut House visit. Police are making a wide search for the vehicle.
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Tivinan Schechter
Conmerce Street
Oakland
Wairfield Avenue
Betwen Main
Pollegare
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