Wilson Confident Of Just Decisions In London Visit
In London officials and reporters note President Wilson may dine at Buckingham Palace December 27 with King George hosting the first such royal entertainment for a sitting U.S. president. no reply yet from the president regarding the invitation but preparations proceed, while discussions of Russian affairs are not planned as official policy, though casual talk may occur.
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Synagogues Plan New Orthodox Jewish Organization
In Bridgeport about eight orthodox groups form a united society to appoint a single rabbi for all, while each congregation keeps its identity. Samuel Graves leads as president with multiple officers named, citing concerns over kosher meat and leadership of Rabbi Wittenstein. The move aims to create a common spiritual leadership for the orthodox community.
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France assures Syria integrity in message to consulate
Paris confirms that the French government will maintain the geographical integrity of Syria. The assurance was conveyed in a message from Stephen Pichon, French foreign minister, to the French consulate in New York.
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League For Liberation
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New Threat in Toronto Escalates Civic Unrest
In Toronto on December 20 officers and police commissioners faced a deadlock as threats of a general sympathetic strike by all unorganized workers circulated. A slight rise in crime was reported at night, attributed to the strike. An advertisement for Nowlick's nourishing diet appears amid the news.
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Cancellation of Contracts Normal Says Bryant
Bridgeport District Ordnance chief Waldo C. Bryant says contract cancellations have not accelerated in past days and pose no alarm. Washington dictates pace and smaller shops not under Bridgeport control face suspensions while U M C and Remington arms plants handle many orders. He denies a January finish and notes 30 day cancellation windows. officials seek government help to slow cancellations nationwide. Connecticut workers and mediators return from Washington to address the situation. Hartford meeting set on investigations into war contract cancellations.
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Dickman Halts Hun Propaganda Controls on Press and Theatre
The article describes American orders restricting propaganda in occupied zones, forbidding critical content and requiring initial newspaper copies to be submitted to U S authorities. The roundup of discharged German soldiers and a profiteering merchant highlight enforcement. Theatres may present performances unless they push propaganda, with violations leading to punitive action.
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R. H. Williams
Intelligence Department
War Memorial Plans Shaping In Bridgeport
Walker Lashar chairs the general committee for the Bridgeport War Memorial project with Ed Mund Wolfe as vice chairman and Seward B. Price as secretary. The executive group includes H. A. Bishop N. W. Bishop A. W. Burritt F. J. Kingsbury Sumner Simpson D. H. Warner Justice George W. Wheeler and Mayor Clift B. Wilson.
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George M
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William Griffith
Judge Johns
Bull
Small Hope of Quiet Settlement in South America
Buenos Aires dispatches report limited optimism in Chile over resolving the Tacna Arica dispute with Peru and Bolivia through compromises. Chilean sources claim Peru may push the question to a peace congress while Lima reports 18,000 Tarapaca nitrate workers ordered back to Peru, others returning voluntarily amid the nitrate crisis and a Peruvian commission set to aid workers. Anti-Peruvian demonstrations are said to be widespread in northern Chile.
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Lynching of Four Black Men in Mississippi
Four African American men including two women were moved from Shubuta jail to a bridge over the Chickasawhay River and lynched for the murder of Dr. E L Johnston near Mobile. The mobile report notes the victims were hanged from girders of a bridge.
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Broderick Dies at Home Former Democratic Chief
John Broderick former chairman of Bridgeport Democratic town committee and long time businessman died at his home 422 Lafayette street after a prolonged illness. He was active in civic affairs and a Knights of Columbus Elks and Woodmen member. Funeral from 421 Lafayette street Monday at 9:30 to Sacred Heart Church for high mass. He is survived by wife daughter Margaret sister and brother. Delucco 18 of 884 Maple Street was arrested for theft after a wild elopement with another man s wife and taking a gold watch and fountain pen from Grucci. He is held on $106 bond awaiting city court hearing.
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Patrick Dies While Mother Hurries to Camp
Lawrence W. Partrick aged 28 son of Mr and Mrs A B Partrick of 67 Lenox avenue died at Camp Lee Virginia from a fractured skull after an automobile crash near the camp Thursday afternoon. He was a construction engineer at the military camp and was operated on with some hope of recovery. His mother left for the camp to be with him and hospital reports said he was resting as comfortably as possible.
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Sharkey and Loadman Draw In Baltimore Bout
New York’s Sharkey and Dick Loadman of Lockport fought 12 rounds to a draw before a large crowd in Baltimore. Sharkey started with quick straight blows while Loadman answered with body punches. Loadman tired late as the bout ended without a knockdown.
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Reds to Train at Home Grounds Next Spring
Cincinnati Reds president August Herrmann announced the club will train at home in spring as the regular season starts in May. April will be devoted to practice with the home players, with possible interleague games against American League teams.
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Coast Artillery to Camp Devens for demobilization
A Tid regiment of Coast Artillery from New England will be sent to Camp Devens for demobilization upon arrival from Europe. The unit is currently on its way to the United States. Queen Alexandra to London for Christmas with Princess Victoria and Queen Maud awaiting President Wilson’s visit. Holland to buy nearly all 1919 Chilean nitrate output. Sao Paulo to abolish coffee export tax after loan liquidations. Relief sought for headaches and body pains with Bromo Quinine Tablets.
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Marshall Fears Trade Disputes and Peace Plans
The speech argues that universal peace requires constitutional fixes on military size by national referendums and that reciprocal trade relations are essential to lasting harmony. It condemns a purely idealistic peace and warns against friction from unequal commerce, urging thoughtful study of maritime law and possible government roles in shipping.
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