Bridgeport Protest Meeting Urges Action for Ukraine Jews
Dr. William Horace Day led a Bridgeport protest urging American action against atrocities in the Ukraine. Speakers including Rep. Schuyler Merritt, Rabbi Samuel Abrams, and Attorney Jacob Klein urged Gentile and Jewish unity, condemning inaction by Congress and calling for support for Ukraine relief.
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Senate
DR. Day
William Horace Day
United Congregational Church
Tark Theatre
F Thet
Bridgeport
Ukraine
Day
League of Nations
Europe
Russia
America
Dr. Dav
Jacob B. Kiein
Schuyler Merritt
Ukaine
Merritt
Connecticut
Yooung
Samuel Abrams
Enine
Lit
Locks Church to Prevent Thieves From Stealing Pews
City notes show Gov. John Z. Belford and Pastor Walter Belford addressing complaints about church lockups between services. They state the precaution aims to stop thefts of pews and altar items after recent burglaries.
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York
John Z. Belford
Walter Belford
Americans urged to halt spread of red propaganda
Prof. Charles M. Bakewell of Yale urged East Bridgeport residents to stop red influence. He described America’s war aims, praised soldiers, and noted Italy’s parallel ideals. The talk, at Waltersville school, included choral numbers and a film on citizenship.
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America
Charles M. Bakewell
Yale
Italy
American Red Cross
Waltersville School
East Bridgeport
Gasper Panik
Rts. Cyril and Methodius R. C
Waltersville
Franklin
St. Mary's
Sts. Cyril and Methodius
Joseph Wieler
House of Hapsburg
Belgium
Garibaldi
Bakewell
Red Cross
Youth stabbed to death after house party on East Side
Victim Harry Rossignal, 409 Capitol Avenue, died from a stab wound to the right thigh near Pembroke and Willard streets shortly after 9 pm. Companions include Walter Bassett, William May of 249 Coleman Street and a man known as Larry. Conflicting statements and missing suspects hinder police, with May under subpoena and others at large. Page two continued.
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Harry Rossignal
Capitol Avenue
Pembroke
Willard Streets
Trossignal
Walter ‘Bassett
William Henry May
Coleman Street
Larry
May
Thomas Poole
Pembroke Street
Poole
William Krause
Tros-Signal
Bassett
Rossignal
Rossignat
Edward
Marty
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Fidwadard Rassignal
Noske Rejects Peace Protocol in Defiant Interview
German defense minister Gustav Noske says he will recommend refusing to sign the Entente peace protocol, calling it a prolongation of war and accusing Britain and France of aiming to destroy Germany. He cites cabinet alignment but stresses it reflects his own stance.
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PRIS
London
Dec
Gustav Noske
Defense
Germany
Noske
Noska
Biistain
France
Elks Memorial Service Honors Departed Members
The Bridgeport Lodge of Elks held its annual memorial service in the Elks home with a full hall. The program featured an orchestra, solos by Mrs. Judith Legore Hayes and Loren Delbridge, a eulogy by Rev. Hlal Kearns, and remarks on brotherhood.
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Bridgeport
Hlal . Kearns
Wilkes-Barre
Mr. Kearns
Nes
Sahara
Release Mexicans Held For Jenkins Abduction
Maindg Texas report states two Mexicans held as witnesses in the William O Jenkins abduction case will be released immediately as there is no proof of wrongdoing. The Mexican newspaper Idxcelator, via a Puebla dispatch, cites the contemplated action and quotes Jenkins warning he would pursue the guilty to the end.
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Tex
Santa Maria
San Bernade
William O. Jenkins
Puebla
Mexico
Mexico City
Idxcelator
Fleamonspapa
Jenkins
Urea
Members of a Posse Charged With Murder
Thirteen posse members led by Eli Jaber in Ropgalusa, November 28, were arrested on a murder order after a battle during an attempted arrest of a suspected lender. They were placed in jail on a bond and released on a provisional deadline.
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Ta. Urn
Polleemon Yrhu
Eli
Ropgalusa
Double murder in Waterbury ends in rival slayings
Joseph Catardo and Peter Tecere, both tied to alleged white slavery networks, argued on Benedict Street. Tecere shot Catardo four times. Catardo returned fire, wounding Tecere. Both men died later at St Mary’s Hospital. Tecere allegedly faced a $16,000 bond in a Superior Court case.
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Joseph Catardo
Washington Avenue
Waterbury
Catardo
Peter Tecere
North Main Street
Benedict Street
Frefehl Yard
Bridgeport
Vecer
Calardy
Teeere
Faust
Bath
Conic Catarda
Terere
St. Mares Hospital
Tecere
Catarda
Catardea
el Masa's Hospital
Pecere
Tral
Mantua Riots Tank Garrison and Prisons Set Ablaze
Rioters in Mantua attacked the small garrison and telegraph lines, tore up rails to halt trains, raided arms shops, and burned prisons. Troops with machine guns restored order after two days of terror with 500 strike leaders and extremists leading the violence.
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Associated Press
Rome
Mantua
Cnt
Giornale d'Italia
Prns
Col Proctor to Lead Gen Wood's Campaign
Colonel Williams Proctor of Cincinnati announces acceptance as chairman of the Leonard Wood national campaign. He declines further comment but says he will lead the effort to nominate General Wood as the Republican candidate for president.
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Col. Proctor
Gen. Wood
UIN
Ennate
Calonel Williams Proctor
Cincinnati
Molonel Procter
Peace Treaty 10 AWAIT ACTION ON MEXICAN POLICY
Washington news item reports the Mexican situation dominating Congress work for the week. Senate foreign relations committee will discuss a resolution to break diplomatic ties with Mexico and withdraw recognition of the Carranza government. Senator Wall notes Wilson may not commit before or after the meeting. The Cummins road return bill faces anti strike fights and possible delay. Many hearings and investigations fill the week’s agenda.
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Washington
Congress
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
Mexico
Carranza
Wall
New Mexico
Senate
House
Waste, Hunger Cause Urged by Dinner Pail Preacher
George L. McNutt known as the Dinner Pail Man spoke at the United Church Community Forum on The War on Hunger. He argued waste in production and distribution is the root of world hunger and urged practical steps from workers’ viewpoints.
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George L. McNutt
United Church Community Forum
Fire damages Groveland hotel at Tarrison Park with heroics
Walnut Beach December 7 A bedroom fire on the second floor of the old Groveland hotel at Tarrison Park caused about 2099 dollars in damage. Thomas Rock, owner of Hock's hotel next door, and firefighters from Milford Myrtle Beach Walnut Beach and Devon prevented the blaze from spreading. William Fagan, an elderly guest, leaped from a window but was aided by Rock who caught him and broke the fall. All furnishings were destroyed. The article also quotes a local speaker on distribution and prices, including anecdotes about Rockefeller.
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Groveland
Tarrison Park
Milford
Myrtle Beach
Devon
Binza Wold
Thomas Flock
Hock's
Tt Law Asvees Stary Avra PY
Allfred Brock
Brock
William Fagan
Hhe
Suon
Rack
Ragan
Rock
Austrian Chancellor Proposes Allied Appointed Dictator
Vienna report states Chancellor Karl Renner has been told by the supreme council in Paris that the Allies will meet him to discuss Austria s peril He plans to plead for urgent aid and suggests the Allies may appoint a neutral dictator and administrative staff to govern the country or advance a government retirement.
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Vienna
Karl Renner
Supreme Council
Paria
Renner
Ignorance of Coal Strike Settlement Stirs Indianapolis
Government officials and United Mine Workers leaders professed ignorance of terms in the Washington settlement. Palmer Tumulty Mitchel and others said no word had arrived since the conference. Miners officials here expected the executive board to endorse the Washington proposal, with no forecast on court actions tomorrow. A federal grand jury convenes at 10 tomorrow to hear charges of conspiracy among miners and operators to restrict production.
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Ind
United Mineworkers of America
Niger
Washington
Timers’ Union
Palmer
Joseph Tumulty
Henry 8. Mitchel
United States
Tie
Lca
Bilis Searles
United Mine Workers’ Journal
Dec
United Mine
Ames
Jonness
William.Gin
United Mine Weers’ Union
Mr. Palmer
Garfield
Lewis and Grand
National Board
Lon
Itveloped
Waston
Department of Justice
Bitumi
Oversions
Mine Workers’ Union
Ten
Gene
Lewis
Regt Cnal
14 Per Cent Raise Reported In Coal Strike Terms
Chicago Dec 7 News reaches Washington from officials of the United Mine Workers and coal operators showing a 14 percent wage advance for miners and the appointment of a commission to study profits and industry conditions upon resumption of work. The proposal, as interpreted, mirrors Garfield plan details and awaits miners' executive board review in Indianapolis.
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Clicago
Rheyajisat
Lewis
Oti
Willkam
Reen
United Mine Workers of America
Wilson
Palmer
Washington
National Capital
Wraca
Honnahid
Winels Wu
Miners’ Executive Board
Indianapolis
Mesdway
Weather turns warm as rain replaces expected snow
A sudden 20 degree rise Saturday night wiped out bridges and streets expected to be blanketed in snow. Bridge porters woke to rain, recalling April memories as forecasts shifted from heavy snow to a rain storm. Households brace for mild weather despite slick streets.
Mystery shrouds Garfield stance in coal strike talks
Government and mine leaders gathered in secrecy as Attorney General Palmer and officials met with Garfield and miners' representatives in Washington. A provisional settlement plan faced no public discussion while Garfield warned no price increase in coal to fund wage hikes. Officials declined to reveal participants or outcomes as the strike stretched on and fuel restrictions continued.
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