Wilson in Paris Speech Shapes Peace and Punishment
The Paris address signals strong disapproval of German war conduct and calls for just punishment. It also supports a league of nations while reassuring Americans that U S commitments will stay within past policy. The piece argues the final treaty will punish Central powers and deter future war through the President’s influence.
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Wilson
Paris
United States
Washington
Germany
France
League of Nations
A Line o Cheer by Jomin Kendhick Bangs Unity
A poem discusses the conflict between Heart and Head and the speaker’s stance. They each serve well, guiding vision and judgment, especially in stormy weather, when true servants must pull together.
Remains of American Dead in France Stir Debate
Washington debates whether to repatriate U S military dead from France or leave them buried where they fell. The War Department order directs burial in France until war end, with final interment in the United States. Grave Registration Service identifies and inters remains in French cemeteries for American soil, citing costs and practical difficulties in return.
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Washington
France
America
Secretary of War
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
War Department
Col. Roosevelt
Quentin
American Expeditionary Fore
Field of
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Quartermasters Corps
Waehman
Doreo
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Collins
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Terment
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Breakfast Table musings and wartime reflections
A jumble of short items and asides from the Washington Evening Star page, touching Red Cross week, weather aiding coal conservation, rising pork prices, anti-German sentiment, Christmas timing, and a light verse about morning routines. It references Hearst papers, the ex-kaiser, Red Cross, and public mood during wartime.
Ford's Newspaper and Labor in a Postwar World
The piece critiques Henry Ford expanding into publishing and politics, noting his failed peace ship idea and misreads of public life. It argues newspapers are common ownership among leaders yet rarely alter events, and urges better workmanship as the basis for higher wages amid postwar labor questions. The author warns against inflated prices and insists service and skill drive industrial prosperity while wages adjust to real value.
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Henry Ford
Mr. Ford
Ford
Europe
Wilson
America
Red Cross Enrollment Drive Sees Strong Response
Yesterday's Red Cross membership drive drew a large crowd and an estimated total surpassing 20 000. The effort ran smoothly with organized teamwork and broad citizen support, marking a first class plan that yielded tangible results.
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Opeo Red Cross
Red Cross
Stamford Bank Cashier Arrested For $6006 Theft
Stamford bank cashier William N. Travis, treasurer of Stamford since 1901, was arrested on a U S district attorney warrant for issuing a false certificate of deposit totaling about 6000. He was arraigned in Bridgeport and released on bail. The case follows disclosures of Sykes Motor Sales loan activity tied to the Stamford National Bank and its director, Congressman Schuyler Merritt.
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Stamford National Bank
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Unites States District Attorney's Office
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United States
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Bridgeport
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First National Bank
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Thetamford National Bank
Sykes Motor Links Company
Denner
Sykes Company
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de Ciit
Sykes
Syken Moelor Sales Co
Sykes Motor Sales Company
Havin
Is Asseta
American Surety Company of
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Watler C. Anilen
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France
Col. Aflen
General Maunnger
Yate & Towne Company
Confreseaat Merritt
Byles
Teavis Ba Pnchange Chorires Anb
Lattar
Princeport
Titchard Howell
Meiuesseg Elitor
Balalis
Kenealy
Allet
Iis
Itis
Ecourt
Wednesdas
Pariton
Eter Vinech
Vanech
Dewald Hisiself
Treat
Ae Plan Nothesimian
Stafford
Tle
Herald
Barnum Avenue Reopens After War Closure
Barnum avenue, closed to traffic since the United States entered the war, will reopen this morning to vehicles and pedestrians. Guards removed from major intersections will only guard factory entries as detour routes via Hallett street and Frescont avenue are eliminated. Officials had closed the streets with federal and city approval to prevent loans and during wartime security concerns.
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Barnum Avenue
United States
Tolt
Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Lave Convenus
Arctic Streets
Hallett Street
Frescont Avenue
Borninn Avenue
Chance To Aid Bridgeport Kids With Christmas Needs
Bridgeport Protective Association seeks community help to supply Christmas gifts for vulnerable families. A blind father, ailing mother and six children, including four girls, face hardship as the mother struggles to earn wages while caring for her family. A desperate mother, who spent her last pennies on bread, sought aid after being turned away by a employer during rain. Gifts would bring joy to the four girls this Christmas morning.
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Bridgeport
Ikatherine Hewitt
Mauather
Protective Association
Bethel Lad Returns to Action After Injury
Special to Hopkins of Bethel reports that DetheL Hopkins of the 10nd Infantry was slightly injured in action and spent eight days in a hospital. In a letter to his sister, Miss Michel Hopkins of 1034 Main Street, Mindreyport, he describes being on leave on December 15 and enjoying life after four years of darkness as cars and lights return, amid scenes of France.
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Lerbert Hopkins
Bethel
Michel Hopkins
Mindreyport
Iitier
Sorin
Devens Private Given Ten Years For Espionage
Dec 15 Special Devens Massachusetts a private in Company 3B 21 Field Signal Battalion was sentenced to ten years at hard labor and dishonorable discharge for espionage. Maj Gen McCain reduced the sentence to two years confinement plus dishonorable discharge. The court found he acted under alien influences but noted government agents aided him and he failed to act on his own initiative. Stringfellow testified he attempted discharge but his record hindered promotion and he was approached by supposed friends offering help. He admitted turning over code books and tapping a confidential wire in division headquarters, though the books were free and easily accessible. A New York woman with Senator Smoot urged him on.
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Ayer
Prely H
Stringeuew
Altho
Placs
Department
Return to party conventions reshapes New York politics
Governor elect Smith backs a convention system to gain Republican support for his legislative program. Whitman faction seeks direct primaries and may influence party cohesion. Observers weigh possible shifts toward government rail ownership and a party-wide stance amid election certiorari delays and calls for reorganization within state leadership.
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Whitman
Alfred E. Smith
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