Martial law declared in Cork and other Irish counties
Dublin Castle imposes martial law across Cork city and county Limerick, Tipperary, and Kerry with an offer to negotiate with Sinn Fein MPs not involved in crimes. Proclamation orders surrender of arms and unauthorized uniforms with potential for court martial. Lloyd George emphasizes peace and a fair settlement, signaling possible broader extension if needed.
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London
Associated Press
Dublin
Cork
Limerick
Tipperary
Kerry
House of Commons
David Lloyd-George
Ireland
Dublin City
Sinn Fein
Sinn
Trelang
Great Britain
Hberals
Sinn Pein
Commons
Sinn Fein Letter on Truce Sources Revealed
A British Irish question unfolds as Michael Collins letter claims Sinn Fein would not seek a truce but would not reject one if offered. Griffith reportedly urges progress, while Henderson says he aimed to aid a truce. In New Haven a petition grants equity receivership for the British-American Manufacturing Company of Stamford with temporary receivers named.
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Dublin
Michael Collins
Maynee
Sinn Fein Organication
Irish Bulletin
Arthur Henderson
Mount Joy
Arthur Griffith
Sinn’ Fein
Sinn Fein
Collinsales
New Haven
Britieh-American Manufacturing Company
Stamford
Thomas
KR. Martin
Greenwich
William Gillispie
Bankers Trust
New York
Bridgeport Demands Deferred Mortgage Payments Plan
W H Ham Bridgeport Housing Company manager spoke at the National Housing conference at The Stratfield urging a single monthly installment form of deferred payments on home property. He cited Garden City ideas as models for American cities and stressed thrift as key to ownership amid housing and mortgage system concerns.
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Bridgeport
Ham
Bridgeport Housing Company
Burns
W. H. Ham
Stratfield
America
Harry Foster Burns
W. D
Barry Foster Burns
Dorcester
Mass
England
United States
Poiny
Congress to Consider Repeal of Wartime Laws
Washington Dec 1 Rep leaders announce repeal of wartime statutes will be debated by the House as soon as the immigration bill is dispositioned. The judiciary committee, which favorably reported the Volstead resolution with minor revisions, seeks a two hour rule limit on debate.
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Washington
House
Judiciary Cocmittee
Indictments Grow From Jury Probe Into Building Trust
New York reporters describe more than 30 indictments, bringing total over 60, amid grand jury and legislative committee findings. Witnesses claim marble contractors and employers’ groups conspired with unions to fix work, with payments totaling thousands to union officials for special advice and influence.
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New York
Newt York
Joint Legislative Committee
Samuel Unterwyer
Plred
Ateantime
Building Trades Employers Association
Pilding Trades Council
Marble Industry Employers Associations
W. J. Bowen
T. C. Preece
William Dobson
Bricklayers, Masons and Plosterera International Union
Brother of Pope Dies Suddenly in Presence of San
Marquis John Anthony Della Chica, brother of Pope Beredics, died suddenly today in San Rame. Born 1853 in Genoa, he joined the navy at thirteen and rose to admiral before leaving service in 1903. Two years ago he suffered paralysis after his wife’s death. Monsignor Mitond, private secretary, informed the pope as he celebrated mass. The brothers met last Wednesday in the Vatican gardens. the pope suspended audiences and religious ceremonies at the Vatican due to infirmities.
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Rame
John Anthony Della Chica
Pope Beredics
Wil
Joseph
Genoa
Servient
Monsignor
Mitond
Pone
Vatican Gardens
Alysis
Harding and Hughes Hold Silent Foreign Policy Talks
In Marion Ohio Senator Harding met with Charles Evans Hughes for several hours. Details remain unreleased as Harding maintained silence amid discussions on international affairs. Colonel Harvey also visited, signaling ongoing high level talks ahead of the new administration.
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Marion
Ohio
Wissampelgn
Tardingiday
Charlies Evans Hughes
Herding
Ma Ughest
Seni
Netther
Anghes
Thnes
Sir
Nis
Eleet’sist
Mic
Mardine
Prosecution of Farm Implement Makers Tied to Trade Probes
A federal trade commission report urges Congress to prosecute farm instrument manufacturers and dealers for profiteering and price fixing during 1916 to 1919. It says over 440 concerns colluded to raise prices above costs, while dealers formed local agreements. International Harvester did not join price fixing in harvesting gear but did not exclude other implements. The commission also calls for actions by National Implement and Vehicle associations and other dealer and manufacturer groups to restrain trade.
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Congress
International Harvester Company
Federal Trades Commission
Senate
Fite Niyeaizalione
Under Trade Commission
Pepperiiag Hid
The
International Harvester ,Com
Pany
Wade
T He National Implement and
Vettoesevaen
Southern Association of Wagon Manufacturers
Carriage ‘Builders’ National Association
Organizations of
National Federation of Imple Ment Mud Vehicle Dealers
Vantern Federation of Inem
Avera
City charities form federation for combined drive in ten days
Eighty-five representatives from 48 Bridgeport charities met in the Welfare building to create the Bridgeport Financial Federation. They adopted a constitution and by-laws to launch a citywide fundraising campaign in about ten days, appointing members to nominate trustees before December 9 and naming Albert E. Lavery as chair and Gerald S. Pratt as secretary. The drive aims to meet the demands of various local charities.
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Bridgeport
Welfare Building
Assembly Hall
Council of Social Agencies
Bridgeport Financial Federation
Qryvhen Anyluo
Morse Association
Fle Gren
Children's Aid Society
New England
Wanderers
Boy Scouts of America
Y.at
GAL
Council of Tewish
Woiten
Connecticut Children's Aid Society
Temple Sister
Ood Bini
Boys’ Club
Phavitie
Pavid S. Day
Norman Leeds
George T. Warren
Eight year old Jessie Gowans killed by car near home
Jessie Gowans eight daughter of Mrs Janet Gowans of 143 Lee Avenue was killed last night by an automobile driven by Frank OConnell of 1759 Avenue. OConnell is held on a manslaughter charge as police report he claimed a jolt near Lenox and that the car struck the girl near a store. Dr Maxwell and ambulance crews attended, but she died from the injuries.
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Jessie
Janet Gowans
Lee Avenue
Frank Connell
Avanue
O'Connell
First Financial Report Issued By Shipping Board Solvent
The Shipping Board released its consolidated balance sheet as of June 30 1920 detailing total assets of 8 4 050 798 306 and liabilities of 3 30 726 with capital expended on construction and operations. Revenues from vessels amounted to 817 479 and operating costs to 939 083 OTB. The report notes balancing figures and notes that the board remains solvent with substantial assets in shipyards property and equipment and ongoing projects.
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Shipping, Board Is Solvent
Washington
Den
Shipping Board
Tage
Mandel Transmeans
Reet Corporation
Armhe Winount
I Merchant Marine
Ald
Sinedertake
Lehoard
FHS
Senate Tarries on Ratification of Colombian Pact
Senate deliberations on the Colombian treaty drag on as opponents press to delay the pact tied to American involvement in Panama Canal projects. Debate centers on proposed terms, payments, and impacts. supporters say ratification is crucial to economic and strategic interests while opponents warn of risks and constitutional questions.
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Senate
Seven Railway Workers Die In Wreck Near Coatesville
Seven Pennsylvania railway workers were killed and three seriously injured when a shifting engine ploughed into a wrecking crew near Whitford ten miles east of Coatesville. The crew were removing debris from a freight wreck when the accident occurred as the engine backed into them.
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Coatestine
Pennsylvania
Horace E. Dodge Dies at Palm Beach Winter Home
Horace E. Dodge, noted automobile maker and head of the Dodge Brothers concern, died tonight at his winter home in Palm Beach Florida. He had traveled here with Mrs Dodge weeks ago and was reported in good health prior to his death. The Dodge brothers built their auto empire after early parts manufacturing and aligned with industry pioneers including Henry Ford.
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Palm Beach
Horace E. Dodge
Detroit
Fla
Henry Ford
Foreign Relations Committee backs American position on German cables
Washington dispatch reports disagreement among allied powers over German cable distribution threatens a breakdown of the international communications conference. The United States Great Britain and Italy favor joint ownership while France and Japan oppose. talks continue behind closed doors as senators hear Secretary Davis outline the issues and seek alignment with allied partners.
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Associated Press
Associated Powers
United States
Italy
Lodge
Dans
Parlmant
Senate
Yap
Ling Betwe
Maes
Great Britain
Itiy
Plan
Francs
Japan
Atime
Yup
Centror Catie
France
AxoeMount
Indies
Holland
Dutch Indies
ant +o
Genoa
South America
Africa
Monrovia-Pernambuco
United
York
Etden
Germany
Britain
England
Cansida
Hans
Halil
Mr. Davis
Henry Ford Fails To Show Up Nationwide Search Begins
Federal district officials issued a nationwide alert for Henry Ford, the Detroit automobile maker, as a government witness in the Runnettly case alleging German ownership of the New York Evening Mail during the war. A process server had reportedly tried to reach Ford for about a month without success.
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Henry Ford
Sew
York
Detroit
Edward
New York Evening
Ford
Wits
Waitomesné Omni Mnufacturer
Local Woman One of Schaeffer's 13 Alleged Wives
A Bridgeport woman is reported not to be among the twelve alleged Schaeffer wives. Lawrence A. Schaeffer, a stock promoter, is held on bail in New York on bigamy charges. Police say his claimed dozen or so wives span Brooklyn Philadelphia and New Jersey.
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Schaeffer
A. Bridgegor
Lawrence A. Schaefffer
New York
Schnefer
Broadway
Estelle Parveil-Schaeffer
Ppdelphia
Bridgeport
Oklyn
Lawrence A. Schaeffer
Estelle Parrell-Schaefter
Paulist Church
Florence Flamberg
Secaucua
N. J
Thhey
Economic Blockade Debate at League Assembly in Geneva
In Geneva the League of Nations discusses a possible economic blockade as a preventive weapon to avert war. A special commission will draft a report for the council, with Norse nations debating enforcement and member states' rights. The secretary general remains vigilant for covenant violations and reports to the council.
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Geneva
Dee
Ce League
League
Ag Noon
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