Wilson Won't Land Before Friday Now
On the George Washington President Wilson attended religious services with enlisted men and walked the deck. The American army note says a battalion of the 39th Infantry moved by train to Coblenz as part of the occupation, with Germans withdrawing orderly and no anticipated trouble at Koblenz.
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George Washington
Associated Press
Wilson
Aamerican
Army OF
39Th Infantry
Jefe Treves
Coblenz
Condit
Attempts to Wreck Hillside After Rescue from Death
Pulled from darkness in Pequonnock river by Patrolman Thomas Mac Toney and John H. Cassidy after a violent incident at Hillside home. Dr. Harry H. Weis treated the man at the emergency hospital. Frank Williams of Feast Lee Mass was restrained in a straight jacket after a struggle and is held on breach of the peace charges.
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Pequonnock River
Thomas Mac Toney
John H. Cassidy
Harry H. Weis
Frank Williams
Feast “Lee
Mass
Batamé
Hillside Home
Williams
Cope
I Dea
Same Jobs for Service Men (Continued from Fare One)
Banks to Take AI The Remington Arms UMC Company and other plants plan to restore returning service members to their prior positions. Executives like C C Tyler Walter Lashar Waldo C Bryant and Joseph Goodwin say hundreds of wartime employees will be welcomed back with jobs awaiting them. Institutions including Bridgeport Hydraulic Warner Bros Bassick Siemon Marvey Hubbell Bridgeport Brass Bilton Machine Bullard Machine Co and others outline readiness to reinstate veterans as peace resumes.
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Wille
Banks
Remington
Remington Arms
U. M. C Company
C. C. Tyler
United States
Walter B. Lashar
Mr. Lashar
Waldo C. Bryant
Bryant Electric Works
Bryant
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Albert I. Lavery
Theelegram
Joseph
Goodwin
Connecticut Company
Bridgeport
Warner Brothers
DeVer H. Warner
Bassick’s
Bassick Company
Carl F. Siemon
Siemon Hard Rubber Corporation
Marvey Hubbell Company
Tridgeport Brass Company
Clarence B. Bilton
Bilton Machine Ool Company
American Prisoners Arrive From Germany at Munich
Last night 74 American prisoners including non commissioned officers arrived in Munich from the interior of Germany. The men came from a dozen different states from California to New York and were cordially received by the American colony led by Former Consul Haskell.
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Munich
Germany
California
New York
Cussul Haskell
Doctor Shea Receives Military Discharge for Return to Practice
Dr John Shea has received an honorable discharge from the medical corps of the army and returned yesterday to resume his practice here. He entered the service in August and was stationed at Port Slocum and later at Camp Meade, Maryland.
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John 3
Shea
Medici Corps
Army
Port Slocum
Camp Meade
Maryland
Navy Open Enlistments In All Branches Reopened
Navy enlistments are open for four years across all branches. New Haven Navy Recruiting notes urgent need for firemen, machinist mates, apprentice seamen, ship's cooks, shipwrights, hospital corpsmen and more. Class 2 reserve enrollments limited to those qualified for engine and machinist mates schools. Ages and ratings listed in detailed roster.
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United States Navy
Navy
New Haven
Naval Reserve Forces
Navy Steam Engineering School
Landsman Electrician
Baker
Blacksmith
Heasiermaker
Sappersmith
Landsman Baker
Landsman
Germans Struggle Over New German Democratic Platform
Berlin dispatch notes ongoing power split among Wings of German socialism as soldiers crowd streets in support of the Ebert Scheidemann faction while Spartacus group resistance rises. Neukoelln council, led by Spartacus followers, ejects Socialists and garrison members as derailing Bolshevik influence provisions prompt Ebert to seek interior department aid. In Amsterdam perspective, German army viewed as undefeated amid farewell proclamations by General Von Einem as troops depart Rhineland amid emotional receptions and calls of Deutschland, Deutschland.
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Ebert-Scheidemann
Philipp Scheidman
Haasse
Berlin
Associated Press
Spartacus Group
Vorwaerts
Tageblatt
Germany
Neukoelin
Spartacus
Amsterdam
Rhineland
von Einem
Rhine
Coblenz
Dussealdort Lohmaar
von Eldnem
Cerman
Batile
Renidin
Cologne
Fire destroys Rockville car barn in Conn blaze
The Rockville Conn. local car barn of the Connecticut Went company burned just before midnight, destroying three trolley cars and a snow plow. Total loss estimated at $90,000. Most fur cape novelties feature deep shoulder yokes.
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Rockville
Conn
Dec
Connec- Went Company
Dutch Paper Demands Ex-Emperor Removal From Holland
A Dutch newspaper, Nieuws Van Den Dag from Amsterdam, urges that the former German emperor be expelled from Holland. It blames him for the war in Belgium and France and for aerial bombings, arguing the Dutch government should avoid being entangled by any friendly acts toward him. The piece notes German hopes of restoring imperial power and warns of political plots arising from Kaiserism in Holland.
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London
Dee 8
Nieuws van den Dag
Amsterdam
Leapinson
Germain
Hoelland
Wiliam Hohenzollern
Germany
Holland
Senator Weeks Starts Inquiry
Senator Weeks presses for war department records on 26th Division casualties and leadership changes after Gen Edwards was relieved. He asks for casualty lists up to and after the transfer, plus explanations for removals of Col Logan and other officers as the war nears conclusion.
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Sen. Weeks
Gai. Edwards
War Department
Gen.Edwards
Department of the Northeast
Boston
France
Sen
Wacks
Gen. Edwards
Secretary of War
Logan
101St ‘Regiment
Edwards
Ramford
102Nd
Charlies H. Cole
Pseudo Red and Gun Club Raided Near Bridgeport
Bridgeport police raided a place known as the Pseudo Red and Gun Club on the shore road near James pond three miles west of Brewster. The operation involved a former Putnam Rod and Gun Club mansion. liquor was served, and a large traveler trade to the Brewster house was noted. The Lawrence woman allegedly led a following and organized trips from Bridgeport to the site, with early morning auto rentals common and authorities having ordered the Putnam place closed months earlier.
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Connecticut
Festher Lawrence
Bridgeport
Bas
New York
Putnam Place
Putnam Rod and Gumn Club
Shore Road
James' Pond
Brewsters
Danbury
Lawrence
Brewster's House
Fhe
O Connell Dies After Auto Hits Tree
John O Connell of 284 Cottage street died at St Vincent s hospital from a fractured skull after an auto accident at Cottage and Seeley streets Saturday afternoon. He was a passenger in a car driven by Richard Miley of 645 Grand street when Keley steered to avoid a collision and struck a tree, throwing O Connell from the vehicle. Keley was not arrested at the time and promised to appear in court if O Connell died.
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John O'Connell
Cottage Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Cottage and
Seeley Streets
Richard Miley
Grand Street
Keley
O'Connell
Ieley
Apnegr
Daniels Predicts Limited Navies
The article notes President Daniels outlines naval goals amid national issues and unity. It cites around 70,000 enlisted and 8,000 officers serving at the time, greater than the navy's prewar strength, and reports American squadron activity under Admiral Sims. It mentions 20 U.S. naval port officers in Great Britain, France, and Italy, and 18 naval bases established.
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Ameridan Navy
Mr. Daniels
United States Navy
United States
Waler Admiral Sims
Great Britain
France
Italy
Wallet Theft on Train Reported by Walter Lorcowsky
Walter Lorcowsky aided onto a train yesterday near Bridgeport and had a wallet stolen from his pocket as he was helped aboard. He noticed the loss at Stamford and notified authorities. Detective James Ramsey has assigned an investigator to the case.
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Walter Lorcowsky
Hvely
Lorcowsky
Nowak
Stamford
Bridgeport
James Ramsey
President Wilson Calls Red Cross Christmas Drive
President Wilson appeals to Americans to join the Red Cross during December 16 to 23 and support wounded and suffering soldiers. He recalls volunteers overseas and urges continued sacrifice for peace, urging a 1919 enrollment, with Red Cross efforts across France Italy Belgium highlighted. A report on the War Sufferer’s Benefit banquet notes 125 dollars collected by the Heb Sick Benefit Association.
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Washington
Wilson
American Red Cross
Europe
Eel Cross
Italy
Belgium
France
Red Cross
America
Fifly
Heb Sick Benefit Association
Building Up Blood with Dr Williams Pink Pills
A historical health advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills to strengthen blood and nerves during cold winter months. It cites testimonials from residents like Henry Day of Brunswick and Mrs. Patricks of Yarra, describing improved vitality, appetite, and sleep after using the pills and Pinklets.
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Brunswick
Henry K. Day
Fortland Road
Dr. Wiliams
Blow
Phelps
Amherst Street
Nashua
Dr. Williams
Mrs. Patricks
O's Connell
Park Street
Yarra
Massachusetts
Archie BR. Loomis
No. 5
Loomis Street
North Adamis
Mass
Pawtucket
America
Mary Shepard
North Arch Street
Fawtucket
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Mayden
Kloeng
Lehwarden
Coblens
Hillside
Bridgeport Healthatorium
J. W. Horter
Helen J. Gardner
Telephone
Barnum
Tate
Stratford
Hard’s Corner
Holmes St
Jeremiah Holmes Homes Co
Baligeport National Bank
The
Telephone Company
Jeremiah Homes
Wes You
Fairchild & Sons Inc
Main ST
Arcade Corner
Yankees
Dragoits
Bellans
Niews van der Lag
Wilhelm
Menace
Senator Weeks
Pseudo
Red and Gun Club
O’connell
Daniels
Red
Red Grogs
Woodrow
Abs. Shep
Piper Sand Belt
Bartford
Sexy Street
Hhrford
Cone
Blartford Times
Willams
Br. Williams
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