Hearst Papers Propaganda Plan Discussed in Senate Probe
Washington officials disclose German influence efforts in the United States as A Bruce Bielaski leads a Senate inquiry into German propaganda. Von Bernstorff’s messages about purchasing papers and using Hearst journalists to sow tension with Japan are cited, with plans to stop Allied shipping and manipulate public opinion.
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Hale
United States
Japan
William Bayardale
Germany
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Bernard
Dernburg
Heimerich
Albert
New. York
Lieut Benedetti Granted Divorce In Superior Court
Lieut George L Benedetti of the Police Department was granted a divorce from Mary A Benedetti of North Avenue by Judge Haines in the Superior Court yesterday afternoon. The husband charged habitual intemperance and testified he left her in February 1918. Several witnesses supported his claim of her habit. They were married March 18 1925. The court also granted a divorce to Clara May Ferguson of Norwalk Avenue from Robert L Ferguson, with Mrs Ferguson saying her husband left in January and contributed little to support. Sergt James H Gibson testified Ferguson had not supported his wife as ordered by the Norwalk City Court. East New York: fair Saturday, Sunday partly cloudy and warmer. South New England: fair Sunday, slightly cooler.
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Police Department
Mary A. Benedetti
North Avenue
Haines
Superior Court
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Tris
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May Ferguson
Norwalk
Robert L. Ferguson
United States Army
Texas
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Muarriage
Sergt
James H. Gibson
Ferguson
Troops Return From France Arrive at Camp Devens
About five dozen officers and men of the 7th division homeward from France are expected to arrive at Camp Devens on Saturday or Sunday per word received. The Canopie will dock in Boston. Remaining troops in the 7th are to be sent from New York and northern New York to Devens, with details on railroad and transport plans. Major General Harry Hodges heads the division.
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Boston
New York
Dlaa
Stedner
Camp Devens
Newagha
New Yorks
Capp Devers
Commission of Business Men To Be Sent To Paris
A European commission representative of American business will go to France to aid peace delegates. The Reconstruction Congress also urged rapid return of government owned transport and utilities, and called for changes to Sherman antitrust laws. Barry Keeler of Chicago noted and urged adoption of plans for the 1919 session.
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European Commission
France
United States
Reconstruction Congress
Industrial War Service Committee
Miilyoatis Now and Fi By the Governent, Onpasel Goanment
Industri
Fockefeller, Jr
Canimal Board of War Service
Theers
Provinus European Commission
Chamber of Ecommerce
Barry Keeler
Chicago
Wilsean
Nomination of Glass Confirmed in Senate
In Washington on December 6 the Senate confirmed the nomination of Glass to succeed McAdoo as Secretary of the Treasury. Glass will resign from Congress after sixteen years and assume duties December 16. McAdoo remains railroads director general until his successor is named. Glass expressed confidence future Treasury policy will resemble current aims with adjustments for changing conditions.
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Appeal on November 1 Limit on Back Pay Awards
Washington views on back pay awards were debated as hearings consider the November 1 deadline. Attorney Scheffer argues employers hold funds to satisfy back pay and notes thousands affected by publicity and appeals, with about 800 similar cases reported in the city. The Bridgeport case of George Wolfsin is cited.
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Wiola “Laenik
Washington
Cansider
Scheffer
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National
Labor Board
Min Schett
George Wolfsin
Brdgeport
Fall of 25 Feet Into Sewer Mole Nothing for Reid
Horace Reid fell twenty five feet into an excavation near a street pat and was dragged to the surface by bystanders and police. Dr. Weis examined him and found him uninjured though intoxicated. He was arrested on a charge of intoxication and taken to police headquarters for City court action.
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Harry H. Welsiver
Clifford Wright
Ornand
Horace Reid
Weis
Crown Prince Yields Throne
Paris reports Crown Prince Frederick Wilhelm renounces his claim to the German throne. A Basel despatch quotes the crown prince as stating he renounces formally by royal authority, signed by his hand, effective December 1, 1918. The motive remains unclear.
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Leela
Old Green Car Tie That Eye to Prosperity
Trumbull residents protest discontinuation of the winter line as First Selectman Howard Indall and others appear before Judge Haines. Randall defends continuation, citing local hardships and potential service losses.
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Randall
Family's Worry Over Sailor Son Relieved by News
A distressed family learned their son, Cornelius Mulvihill, a 25 year old machinist’s mate aboard the hospital ship Comfort, survived a suicide attempt while en route to Bridgeport. His injured state was described as not serious and doctors reported his mood improving this morning.
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Intermedia
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Mulvilile
Dune
Lely
Germany
Atlantic
Binger Sewing Machine Company
Bridgeport Hospital
Alanson Road
Mowley
Hawley
Lavit Re-elected Leader in Tight Machinists Vote
Lavit retained the machinists agent post as the election count continued. David Clydesdale opposed Harry Marsh for secretary, while business manager contest drew intense effort with Destlets winning assistant business agent by a wide margin amid about 1700 ballots cast.
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Enginel Lavit
Wiertrals
Ubeut
Lore Iane
Busi Segertt
David Clydesdale
Harry Marsh
Lorne Benoit
Busine
Destlets
Shipbuilding for Private Interests Again Permitted
The Shipping Board announced that American builders may undertake contracts for stock or wood to be built for private or foreign interests without a heavy regulation. Bulubridge Colby stated the lifting of the ban aligns with rapid, consistent government action, guiding the board's operations in the public interest.
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Alierict
Bulubridge Colby
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Premier to Demand Reparations and City Power Outage
Britain plans to demand 8 000 000 000 sterling in reparations with Premier Lloyd George set to announce the terms in Leeds, while a Connecticut power outage disrupts trolley service from Seaview avenue to the center city. Cars moved slowly and four to six minute power cuts occurred before service restarted.
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Connecticut Company
Treelock
Joseph Goodwin
Manniger
T He Connectticut Emppany
Helow Tide Ab
Enausad
Sore Mora Delas
Uhey
London
Britain
Great Britain
Bridgeport Man from France among five veterans to arrive at Camp Deven
Private John J. City among five veterans expected at Camp Deven, wounded in action and convalescent. Troops to be met on arrival. ambulances ordered to meet every train. New England convalescents join the 28th Division at Hancock, with many from Pennsylvania and Connecticut contingents.
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Camp
Devening
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Devens
FE OP
McCain
Ryan
War Department
Demobilization Begins at Devens Depot Camp
About 10 000 soldiers at Devens Camp are to be demobilized with most units released. The depot remains as a permanent installation while the work started earlier today is completed. The first officers discharged numbered 95 from the medical company.
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