Reddy Unmasked as thief instead of Bromley in Bethel case
Samuel T. Reddy of New Canaan convicted in Bethel Superior Court on August 7 of theft from Edward Weers. Reddy, mistaken for Henry Bromley Jr., passed as Bromley due to scars and false ID. investigation by War Risk Bureau confirmed Reddy’s identity. Bromley’s father will receive insurance payments. Reddy remains jailed under his own name.
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Samuel T. Reddy
New Canaan
Henry Bromley, Jr
Bethel
Bromley
New
Superior Cour
Samuel 4. Reddy
Henry Bromley Jr
Bureau of War Rishonsur
John .J. Canoos
Norwalk
Reddy
Fidward Weers
Bromies
Argonne
Heddy
Bromiew
Paverty
New Cannan
War Risk Bureau
Watts
Fioemley
Jromley
Henry Bromley
Wven
Robert G. Te Forest
Sheri Pease
Wee Lay
Senate is Scored by Rev W H Day
The article recalls wartime debates on the League of Nations with letters from John F M King and Homer S Cummings urging action. Bridgeport leaders including Acting Mayor Edward J McManus and City Clerk J A H Robinson speak in support of Jewish victims in the Ukraine massacres and call for government intervention. Resolutions condemn atrocities and demand international peace efforts.
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John TF. King
Chicago
Homer S&s Cummings
Democratic National Committee
Cummings
Russia
League of Nations
Ukraine
Edward J. McManus
Board of Aifermen
Bridgeport
J. A. H. Robinson
C. E. Winton
Frank E. Ballard
William Wittenstein
Schonbrun
Kantorowitz
New York
Jacob B. Klein
Badesch
Riviliang
East Side Murder Shocks City Police Seek Clues
An East Side murder casts doubt on where the fatal stabbing occurred as detectives search for two companions, while Rossignal’s family and neighbors, unaware until a reporter’s detail, mourn the victim. Police traced the pair Poole and Krause to Willard and Pembroke streets, but no definite motive or assailant identity emerged.
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Rossignal
Bassett
Larry
Poole
Krause
Willard
Pembroke
John
Edward
Mullins, Scott and
Redgate
Golden Hil Street
Rosalenal
Jor. Maxwell
Weather report from New England and New York
Partly cloudy and colder across New England and the eastern region Monday and Tuesday. Temperature drops of 20 to 40 degrees in northwestern states with storms near New England and Lake Superior. Rains spread east of the Mississippi in late hours with cooler conditions mainland.
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Poretst
New England
New York
Lake Superior
Mississippi River
Great Lakes
North Atlantic
South Atlantic
Cult
Refuses to Sign Peace Protocol Winds of Postwar Demands
Fragmentary wartime report shows German leader Noske resisting Allied terms after a demand for control over docks and harbor equipment. Britain pressures crippling reparations as a guaranteed peace hinges on German concessions, while promises and pledges from leaders are questioned amid harsh postwar terms.
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aApcodent
Seapi
Great Britain
Germany
Noske
Jews Still Want Jewish Palestine Agreeing Policy Support
A Zionist meeting in London marked two years since the British declaration favoring a Jewish national home in Palestine. Baron Rothschild read a letter from Foreign Minister Arthur Balfour reaffirming no change in policy, and Lord Rothschild said the goal remains achievable as global and Jewish support grows. Herbert Samuel moved a resolution affirming the right of the Jewish people to re establish a national home in Palestine.
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Hwondon
Palestine
Baron Rothchild
Gerd Warton
Lord Rothschild
Herbert Samuel
Bridgeporters Urged to Aid Hunt for Counterfeit Bills
The U S government seeks public help to stop counterfeiters flooding Bridgeport with fake notes. The new method alters corner figures on one and two dollar bills to read ten and twenty, with portrait position helping detection. Citizens should notify their bank if they possess such bills.
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United States
Federal Reserve
Bridgeport
Twelve New Haven Road Trains Canceled Over Coal Shortage
Twelve New Haven road trains are canceled Wednesday due to a coal shortage. Several affected trains serve Bridgeport directly, with departures from New York Boston Stamford and Bridgeport and routes to New Haven South Norwalk and Pittsfield among others.
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New Haven Road
Bridgeport
New York
Boston
Knickerbocker Limited
Stamford
South Norwalk
New Haven
Pittsfield
Brookfield Junetton
French hunting clubs depleted by the war
Paris December 4 Beginning of the hunting season in France finds aristocratic sport banned by war with clubs reduced in number. Before the war France had 3 hunting clubs with 13,800 hounds and 20,000 workers. Now only a fraction remain and kennels have been dispersed as upkeep proved costly and unprofitable. Stremulous efforts are progressing to make up for lost ground.
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Paris
France
Elks Memorial Service Emphasizes Brotherhood and Duty
Members reflect on spirit of Elks, unity beyond death, pledging to uphold charity justice and fidelity. The service honors departed brothers with a vow to live by Elks principles and to carry forward their work, ending with the Star Spangled Banner. John J. Raynolda led the service as ritual director, with Hh. Rhey Gerrison as accompanist.
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Ulogether
Elks
Usé
Onco
John J. Raynolda
Mishak
Hh. Rhey Gerrison
Detroit Factories Adopts Half Time Schedules
Detroit Dats Rott reports about 6,000 factory workers idle tomorrow as half time schedules begin to conserve coal amid shortages. The figure may reach 200,000 nationwide by midweek if strike developments in Indianapolis affect production and fuel reserves. In Ohio, over 24,900 workers across shows and factories are idle with at least 100,000 more likely jobless by week’s end due to coal shortages.
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Indianapolis
Ohio
Cleveland
One Time Which Is Necessary for World Peace
Prof Bakewell urged unity and loyalty in the community warning Americans against red propaganda. He said nations must meet in understanding and confidence, and individuals should support themselves and educate children. He called for staunch defense of American values and urged expelling those promoting red ideas.
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America
Wnrrest
Bakewell
Italian Strikers Release Prisoners From Garrison
Italian strikers attacked a garrison and released prisoners. The released men were all held for common crimes, not political, and some wore inverted striped uniforms. They seized arms from soldiers and looted shops. a shop owner was burned to death inside a room behind his store after looting revolvers rifles and ammunition.
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Tal
British Embassy in Berlin Hit by Fire
Flames badly damaged the British embassy in Berlin this afternoon with the roof burned off and the upper rooms and general storage damaged. The blaze appeared to be of unknown origin and caused extensive smoke and water damage throughout the building.
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Berlin
Hrilish
Government orders mass assembly of Jews in listed camps
A government decree orders Polish and Russian Jews deemed undesirable to be assembled in concentration camps at Hajmasker Colno and Szexgedin. The directive targets those considered to exert an undesirable influence on the population.
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Ukraine
Bridge- Port
Connecticut
Woodrow “Wilson
United States
Robert Tansing
Mate
Pragk BB. Brandegee
JW Hudaphst
Hajmasker
Colno
Szexgedin
Senate Committees Move On Election Contests and Policies
The Senate committee plans to appoint a subcommittee to examine the Feré-Newberry election contest and count ballots from Michigan. The Interstate Commerce panel will begin plans to investigate the Federal Trade Commission and its staff. Immigration bills are under House review while Senator Sterling advances a sedition measure. Labor talks address the coal strike with calls for an emergency takeover and a congressional inquiry into the dispute.
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Senate
Michigan
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Tade Commission
House Immigration Committee
Sterling
South Bakola
Senate Labor Committee
Kenyon
Congress
Jones
Republican
Washington
Resolution to Prohibit German Dyes Passes
An emergency Senate and House resolution imposes an embargo on dye stuffs and coal tar products until January 18, 1920 to prevent a flood of German dyes after peace. Representative Jareen notes Germany’s planned shipments to American markets to overwhelm the new U.S. dye industry, with a permanent bill to keep German dyes out likely by January 16.
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Senate
House
Imais
Germany
Jareen of
Towa
Way and Means Committee
Tse
IstEals Milk Bottle Gets 20 Year Term
Honolulu A convict with 27 years already served of a 41 year sentence must serve an additional 20 years after violating parole by stealing a bottle of milk valued at eight cents.
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Honolulu
Toy
Army tests centrifugal gun for aircraft use
The Board of Ordnance resumes tests of small calibre guns hurled by centrifugal force powered by gas engines. The system aims at airplane armament. Nearby, reports say a Spanish cabinet resignation may follow King Alfonso returning from hunting. The cabinet met after General Covare’s war ministry resignation.
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Washington
Board of Ordnance
Madrid
Alfonso
Toca
Awondan
Covare
Waste and leadership urged as cure for hunger and chaos
A forum speaker argues waste is root of world hunger and urges unified effort. He compares authority figures like umpires and traffic cops to needed leadership in business and society, cites sugar craving tied to food conservation, and previews next talk by Mrs. Owen Kildare on women's role in industrial issues.
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McNutt
Owen Kildare
Kildare
Uume
Food Administration
Italian Child Rubbing Eyes Harmless Crying Encouraged
A historical text claims Italian children should not rub their eyes. If a child cries, the tears are allowed and considered beneficial for eye clarity. Rubbing is discouraged as it is said to injure the eyes in various ways.
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Copy From 1900s
An old advertisement touts relief for cold symptoms with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It claims treatment for sore throat and headache and notes Grove’s signature on each box.
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W. Grove
Frick Not Mr Smith Says Pres of Tech
Boston ec 7 President Richard C MacLaurin of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said the late Henry C Frick was not the Mr Smith who offered an endowment of 4,000,000 dollars if alumni raise a matching amount The pres noted Fricks bequest of about 5,000,000 would not alter those terms.
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Boston
Richard ¢. MacLaurin
Manassachusetts Institute of Technology
Henry C. Frick
Smith
Frick
To Heal A Gong Take Hayes We Jose Gone
Advertisement promotess a tonic bottle priced at 250 per bottle claiming healing of ailments. The garbled text references a product and price with no clear provenance or sponsor.
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Hayes
Bottie
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