McAdoo urges five-year rail government control
Director General McAdoo advised Congress to extend federal operation of railroads to January 1, 1924. He argued the move would remove the issue from politics, allow a broad improvement program, and test unified control’s permanence. The President approved, and the letter was sent to Senator Smith and Representative Sims.
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Congress
Wilson
Washington
Genera
Meco
McAdoo
Senator Smith
South Carolina
Representative Sims
Senate
House Interstate Commerce Committees
City National Moves to Main Street Premises
City National bank, long housed on Wall Street, begins preparations to move to Main and Bank streets after purchasing the Sturdevant building and the Mule Clothing Store corner property. President Frank Miller says a definite opening date isn’t set but expects soon before January. Vault foundation has been laid and renters are urged to remove safe deposit boxes by December 9.
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City National Bank
Wall Street
Main and
Bank Streets
Sturdevant
Frank Miller
Miller
City National
Weather Report From Washington Dec 11
Snow or rain expected Thursday followed by fair weather. Predictions include varying conditions across regions with rain and snow in the south. Moon set around 12:02 am with tides and sun and wind patterns noted.
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Washington
New York
Intervention Only If Peru And Chile Ask
Washington reports that all South American countries were asked to urge Chile and Peru to amicably settle their Tacna and Arica dispute. Acting Secretary Polk stressed the US would offer good offices only if requested, and conveyed the note to each South American republic, noting Peru’s quick acceptance could be misinterpreted.
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Washington
United States
Chile
Peru
Tacna
Arica
Polk
State Department
T Hal Ab
Argentina
Dione
President Wilson to address U.S. troops in Europe
The President will speak to American forces soon after arriving in France, likely at the front, with plans tentative on location. He may visit devastated French districts and Metz, lunch with the French president, and hold a Paris City Hall reception. Invitations to visit Italy and other allied sites are arriving daily.
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Associated Press
Wilson
France
Europe
Metz
Sc Fay
T Plang
Paris
Italy
Circus Wild Man abducted while manager at work
Captain Morris Hepston of Courtland street reported a kidnapping of Frans Taaibosh, the African Bush dancer, from his room at 48 Courtland street. The Britons, both men recently in Ridgeport for winter quarters, left together during the Barnum and Bailey act. Police and British authorities were notified as the case unfolds with potential Justice Department involvement.
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Morris Hepston
Courtland Street
Frans Taaibosh
United States Housing Company
Ridgeport
Barnum and Bailey Circus
TR Ynain
Flepston
Jahn A. Foland
S Tepston
Winn
Tortieston
Ins Partment
Henston
Bushman
War Hero Finds Sweetheart True Despite Worries
Private Thomas Bresnahan, crippled by war injuries from Vrance, finds solace in his hometown Bridgeport as he learns his sweetheart remained faithful. A France hospital letter reveals his fears of losing a life companion were unfounded, renewing hope for their future.
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War Hero
Vrance
Thomas Fi Bresnahen
Mridgeport
Olive
France
Brosnahan
Tar
Bridgeport Men Among 6th Division Veterans Landed at Hoboken
The Kroonland brought back 37 Connecticut men and 24 wounded from the 6th division with others from the 76th and 26th. Lieut Frederick N Smith once city editor of The Telegram led the returning officers to Camp Merritt. Sergeants Wolfe and Plotkin and gunner Joseph Enoch from Bridgeport were among those aboard.
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Hoboken
Kroonland
Tenadores
76Th Division
26Th
F. N. Smith
Morris E. Wolfe
Meyer H. Plotkin
Dalestan Sommacki
Edwin Olson
Joseph Enoch
Bridgeport
Walter Camp
Connecticut
New England
United States
Y6th
Government Pier
Standard Avenue
Frederick N. Smith
308D Infantry
Telegram
Roomland
6Th
Camp Merritt
N. J
Mortis E. Wolfe
304Th Infantry
804Th
76Th
Wolle
Aaron Wolfe
Calhoun Avenue
Lutberry Town Pays Tribute to Fallen Major Guthery
Wallingford honors Major Guthery in a town meeting with a bronze Aero Club of America medal awarded posthumously. The presentation by A. J. Card and past officials recalls Guthery’s service and local ties dating from 1907 to 1909 as the community mourns a war casualty.
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Dee
Atel Raven
Latbery
Jindward If
Fuuberry
Thaneled
Wallingford
Aero Club of America
Aaro Ulu
Nutmeg wounded return to America headline list
Connecticut wounded men arriving at Hoboken aboard transports from France are listed by town and unit. The roster includes soldiers from New Haven New London Norwich Ansonia West Mystic Hartford Bridgeport Wallingford Winsted and other communities with company and infantry designations.
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Connecticut
Hoboken
N. J
Rance
Walter Camp
New Haven
Beth A. Peaker
Tod Manches Avenue
M. Robilkird
State Street
New London
John A Vain
Michael Glue
Infanwmry
Ansonia
Alexander
B. Micen
104St Infantry
West Mystic
Gorporal
Vernon McBlake
168Tt
Henry 5. Austin
61St Infantry
Portland
William Coughtin
Hartford
John Carton
103D
Dutch Statesman Declares Kaiser Safe in Holland
In a debate in The Hague on Kaiser Wilhelm II's visit, Jonkheer Beerenbroek states Germany cannot demand extradition or internment due to sanctuary rights in Hollard. The stay is considered temporary, with legality and treaties guiding any future actions while the former emperor remains a private individual.
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the Hague
Hollard
Germany
Jonkher Beerenbruck
Peror
Holland
Tonkheer Beerenbruck
Netherlands
Elolland
Nine Bridgeport Men Reported in Latest Casualties
The War Department lists nine Bridgeport soldiers from area addresses among the latest losses. Seven were severely wounded with three missing in action. names include Sergeant Joseph Miller, Corporal Herbert Wlanagin, Private Carlo Frsen, Private Gene Vitale, Wagoner Min Gabrielle, Private Steve Slosar, and Private L Warren Court, with Private Lawrence Chambers and Private Adolph Frishen also reported missing.
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Bridgeport
HSS
Casuatey
War Department
Fating
Joseph CL Miller
Crescent Avernue
Therbert T Wlanagin
Aten Sirear
Carlo Fr Sen
Burr Road
Gene Vitale
Multan
Wagoner Mino Gabrielle
Sjallett
Steve Slosar
Puigam Strack
Warren Court
Lawrenee Chambers
Mairfield Avenue
Adolph Frishen
Davenport Street
Follows Husband To Grave Two Days After His Death
Surviving her husband by only two days, Airs. Ellie Bullard traveled to the grave at Mountain Grove center. Henry C. Bullard died Monday night from illness and complications. Mrs. Bullard fell ill on Sunday and will be laid to rest alongside him Friday after a postponed funeral plan.
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Ellie Bullard
Ny Virstoruriad
Henry C. Bullared
Mero
Mountain Grove Center
Meo Tullard
Expect 100 Percent In City By Monday
Bridgeport plans a unique Red Cross enrollment next Sunday aiming for 100 percent city participation. No factory or business canvassing will occur. instead every resident will be visited at home by volunteers from the local school district area to enroll using the Red Cross badge as the sole receipt.
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Red Cross
Bridgeport
Red Cross Appiaing
Lloyd George warns on war costs and navy power
Report from Bristol cites Premier Lloyd George discussing war expenses and Britain’s navy. He asserts Germany must pay to the limit of capacity and rejects relinquishing naval protection, while promising no renewal of conscription and tying policy to wartime terms.
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Bristol
Associated Press
David Lloyd
Gretain
Germany
Sal Remier
Wilson
London
Lloyd-George
Thero
WWE
Great Britain
Six Killed and Dozen Hurt in Yokohama Explosion
The armored cruiser Brooklyn suffered a catastrophic boiler explosion at Yokohama while coaling. Six crew members were killed and about thirty injured, many seriously, with the ship's commander confirming a formal inquiry. Most victims were from the western states. several additional injuries were reported though the department has no full list. An investigation was ordered to determine causes.
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Washington
Brooklyn
Sone
Yokohama
Japan
Navy
Ares
William Va Workwend
Hel Rank
Ireneohn W. Shaw
Olla
Doh Pasuure
NoMa Maveoe
Morris
Houston
Rosia
Thomer Aherwondd
Loh Waitin
Macadore
Ment
Wireman
Artie Lamoureau
J. J. Boyd
Marines de Navy
Allacaitol
Ted
Vlndivostok
Une
Gevision
Rhea
Adina
Schley
Sautese
Sas
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Robert FE. Clamende
Carl H. Tende
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Winsted
Kaiser
William Flohengollern
Wis
Nellie C. Bullard
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George Say
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