Debate on Peace Conference and League of Nations
A 1916 Senate debate discusses sending a peace conference to shape disarmament and arbitration plans. Senators Kellogg Reed and Williams clash over the League of Nations and its power to enforce peace, with focus on how the American peace commission should be named and the treaty’s final Senate passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esident
Kellogg
American Peace Commission
Senate
Reed
Missouri
Williams
Mississippi
League of Nations
Gunman boastful tale amid chaotic alley confrontation
A disjointed account recalls an arrest after a group swarmed a man in an alley near Evans street. The suspect claimed Navy ties and a history as a skilled revolver user, boasting of killings and challenging police to seize his weapon as onlookers described the tense confrontation.
Britain Day Society to Hold Mass Meeting at Armory
Members of the historical society plan to attend a mass meeting on Britain day. The event will be at the armory with a service at 9:00 am, followed by a march to the Cox place. Rev A T will speak at Pell hall, 1025 Main Street, in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Historical Society
Vance of
Britain
Armory
A. Tt. c
Main
Dernberg Deals and German Agent Testimony in Senate
Testimony reveals German influence operations in 1915 including claims of offers to reveal misstatements, Von Bernstorff’s visit to New York offices, and advertising campaigns to halt munitions production. Witnesses describe payoffs and alleged pro German ties involving Konta, Gabryel, and the American Hungarian Royalty League under public information cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heswas
Konta
America
H. Fr. Albert
Corman
Louis H. Hammerling
von Bernstorff
Hammerlin
Boyed and
van Papen
Na‘val
Arthur Gabryel
Association
Gabryel
Hammerling
Haummerling
Konti
Neeting
Hans Tauscher
Welland Canal
Tauscher
Madame Gadski
Rockwell Co Sub-Leases Part of Dorsen Block
Samuel Howard announces Rockwell and company has released half the ground floor of the Dorsen Block recently taken by National Restaurant corporation and will use the upper floors for a leading women and children’s shop in New England. Rev Dr Burton J Case dies at 70 after 60 years in ministry in Redding Connecticut. Bromo Quinine ad remains in text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell Co
Samuel Howard
Rockwell and’ Company
National Restaurant Corporation
New England
Diead
Redding
Conn
Burton J. Case
Methodist Episcopal Churen
Fight ends in arrest shake up in Water Street clash
Victor Shugrue and Patrick Shrugue were involved in a fight on Mair field avenue near Water street. Shugrue suffered facial injuries and was detained. Shrugue, charged with assault, is in custody and Regan, at 75 Liberty Street, faces drunkenness charges. Patrolmen Maroney and John Jr arrested them. both to be arraigned in City Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Shrugue
Water Street
Jtadward Regan
Liberty Street
Emegency Hospital
Regan
Maroney
John Jr
Tradl
Mairfield Avenue
Shrusue
Influenza Death Toll Rises Across Nation
Washington reports 300000 to 350000 civilian deaths from influenza and pneumonia since mid September. The Public Health Service cites conservative estimates, noting the epidemic persists with sporadic spread and fewer new fatalities. Insurance companies face heavy losses, with government liabilities over 170 million tied to camp coverage. War Department records show about 20000 deaths in U S. war-related contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Public Health Service
War Department
Red Cross Drive To Start Dec 14
Read article details show Red Cross membership drive beginning December 14 with tickets, badges, service flags, and seals for volunteers. Workers will wear armbands. territory maps shared. numerous local schools listed as assigned canvassing sites. drive aims at 100 percent participation with posters for 100 percent chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wack
Iach
State Armory
Ayes Prospect Street
Priv Olmstead Dies of Wounds from War Service
Private Howard P. Olmstead formerly of 248 Dewey Street and member of the Seventh Machine Gun Battalion is listed as having died of wounds received in action. He died October 24 at age 22, after volunteering last year and serving at Camp Green and France since last April. Survived by his mother Lizzie, two brothers John and Fred, and four sisters Belle Cornell Ruth Marshall Inez Schempp and Ethel Olmstead. He previously worked at the Crane Company's West End plant before enlisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard P. Olmstead
Dewey Street
Lizzie Olmstead
Adjutant General's
Olmstead
Regilar
Army
Fairfield Avenue
Slocum
Syracuse
Camp Green
Charlotte
France
West End
Crane Company
John
Aviation Service
March Field
Riverside
California
Fred
Belle Cornell
Ruth Marshall
Inez Schempp
Ethel Olmstead
38Th Infantry
Beige
Machine S
Edwards to Address Connecticut Gathering on January Fourth
General Edwards of the famed 26th Division will speak in New Haven at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon and a second address at Woolsey Hall. The event, tied to Connecticut veterans and state officials, aims to unite representatives from across the state and celebrate the Yankee division’s World War I service.
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Edwards
France
Connecticut
New Haven
Haven
Wards
Massachusetts
Boston
Fraven Chamber
U. S. Senate
House
T Holcomb
Wilson
Chamber of Commerce
Woolsey Hall
Yate University
Chamber
Branse
Hdwards
Tidwards
Department of the Northwest
Tam
Ream
Ghia
Mirther West
Thant
Homeless Farmer Found on Road Now Unconscious
Joan Martin, 44, homeless, was found on Taliam Street near Bamum Avenue in a semi conscious state by a passing teamster at 19 o'clock last night. He was taken to the Fourth precinct police station, then to Hillside Home by Dr Frank E. Galvas. He is described as suffering from a complication of disease and remains in critical condition. He had been employed briefly in Milford and recently worked as a driver on the East Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Martin
Taliam Street
Bamum Avenue
Fourth Precinct
Frank E. Galvas
Hillside
Milford
Martin
Devotion to Free Ideals Cited in Wartime Speech
The address lauds national unity and the sacrifice of soldiers and civilians, urging stronger military plans, new technical services, and continued funding for armaments. It highlights the rapid growth of the American expeditionary force, the value of selective service, and favorable views on Browning machine guns in postwar reports.
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United States
Baker
Unite States
EMS Os
America
American Expeditionary Force
Sgeerelats
Bridgeport
Alex
Americal Expeditionary Force
TOU
Tatrteen
Suede State Conversion: Shine via Sandpaper Method
Article notes a method to revive suede by applying sandpaper to remove dullness and restore shine. It explains steps and cautions to avoid damage, detailing how to test a small area first and use gentle pressure for best results.
Postal Co Asks Injunction Order On Cable Consolidation
In Washington the Postmaster General Burleson authorized George Ward the vice president of the Commercial Cable Company to unify and operate both the Commercial Cable and Western Union Telegraph cable systems under one management. The move aims to provide full capacity and universal service to the public and press as the government routes transition after the armistice.
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Commercial Cable Company
George G. Ward
Western Union Commercial Cable
Post Office Department
Western Union
Postu
Te Post Office
Tech
Congress
Pacific
South
Central America
Cuba
Atlantic
Congressional
Burleson
Theodore N
American and Telegraph Company
Universal Service
Ward
Awastgton Dee d
Amialganetion
Western Union Telegraph Company
Commercial Cable
George
Commercial
R Burleson
Clarence B. Mackay
New York
Europe
Lohave
United States
George C. Ward
Wadersuand
Wester Union “Telegraph Com
Tom
News Tomb Carlton
Sweet potatoes urged bought in small quantities
Authorities advise buyers to purchase sweet potatoes in small quantities to reduce waste and ensure freshness. The guidance emphasizes avoiding bulk purchases and stresses mindful consumption amid supply fluctuations.
Order Local Bureaus To Direct Return of Soldiers to Industry
United States federal employment service ordered immediate establishment of cooperative bureaus in cities and towns to direct the return of soldiers to jobs. A national defense council instructed state councils to mobilize the 784,000 local units to cooperate with the employment service as demobilization and return moves begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Employment Service
Yhan
Council “of National Defense
Etruct
United States
Europe
Germans Start Return Of Loot from Russia
PARIS December 4 Germans have begun restitutions delivering to the Allies 300000000 francs worth of gold from the Russian treasury. The French recovered a collection of art works by QuentinDelatour and paintings by Watteau taken from Valenciennes museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Tey
Quentin
Delatour
St. Quentin
Antoine Watteau
Valenciennes
Christmas Parcels Must Not Be Sealed, Post warns
Postmaster Charles T. Greene urges early mailing of Christmas parcels and outlines rules. Packages must have full postage and war tax prepaid, include complete recipient and sender names, be packed securely but not sealed, and insured for valuables. Sealed parcels may be charged at letter rates unless marked Do not open until Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Greene
Post Office Department
Greene
Employers urged to reinstate returning soldiers in service effort
William P. Kirk, chairman of the Community Labor board, said employers can aid government and patriotism by taking back men who left their positions to serve. He urged employers to live up to the slogan Reniaem the Stars in Your Service Flag by finding jobs for returning soldiers and sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Kirk
Community Labor Board
Yessterday
Patriotiny
Enthusiasm as A E F Arrives in New York for Camp Mills
On the pier 5000 AEF troops wait for roll call before heading to Camp Mills. Secretary Baker greets the unit as President departs. The Lapland carries Walter L. Hart of Malakoff Texas who died from pneumonia aboard. Lieutenant James Melwee of Denver also dies of pneumonia on the Lapland voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Mills
Baker
New York
Lapland
Walter L. Hart
Malakoff
Texas
19Th Construction Company
James Melwee
Denver
Atlfantia
Private Victor Listorti Killed or Gassed in France Birthday Turmoil
Private Victor A Listorti of Company EB 316th Infantry, son of Mr and Mrs John Listorti of 260 Dover Street, went over the top on his 21st birthday September 29. Weeks later he was gassed and treated in a hospital in France. In a November 5 letter home he said he is getting well. He had worked at the American and British Manufacturing Company before joining the National Army.
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PRIV
Listorti
Victor A.listorti
316Th Infantry
John Listorti
Dover'street
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