Army and Navy Criticism Over War Department Delays
A historical column critiques war administration noting navy efficiency and timely pay while accusing the War department of delays in mail, allotments, and reporting of casualties. It argues politics and incompetence affected mustering out and stresses veterans near Civil Life deserve prompt handling.
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ARMY
NAVY
House
Senate
War Department
United States Navy
National Guard
Regular
Department
International tension delays Siberian clash resolution
British and French officers avert a clash between Semenoff and Kolchak forces with Japanese backing, while American rail experts may head a new body to restore order on the trans Siberian. In Fairfield a coroner probes George Geer’s trolley death, with witnesses summoned and police on scene.
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Semenoff
John F. Stevens
Way
Far East
Japan
United States
Morris
Toko
Red Cross Roll Reaches 23 Million With Halved Reports
National Red Cross headquarters report shows 23 million enrolled from 40 percent of chapters across 12 divisions by noon. Final day will seek unrecorded members, aiming to match last year’s 22 million as weather and influenza affect turnout. Central division leads with about 4.6 million. Atlantic division near 2 million. New England and Pennsylvania regions around 1 million.
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Washington
National Headquarters
Red Cross
Michigan
Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Atlantic
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Mother Earth Returns to Boundaries of Earth
The speaker recalls ascending to a sunny realm of ecstasy and mirth then descending back to earth. Despite sneers at Mother Earth, all human blessings and comforts of toil and fret are said to come from her.
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Mother Earth
Earth
Europe
Explosive T N T And Its Impact In War
A Washington report describes trinitrotoluene as a world changing high explosive. It details its power to destroy cities and ships, safety handling in factories, poisoning risks, and how T N T was stabilized for munitions while nations raced to exploit its strength.
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Germany
United Stat
Christmas at the Breakfast Table Notes and Reflections
Dated quips on Christmas prep and current events mix humor with wartime themes. Mentions Red Cross membership and influenza countermeasures, political tics, and holiday wishes. Ends with a poetic reflection on the kingdom of the childlike Christmas spirit.
False alarm at Pearl and Pem broke streets fire box 445
Fire responders from engines 2 10 chemical 1 and truck 3 found no one at box 445 Pearl and Pem broke streets yesterday afternoon at 2 58 with no injuries or cause identified.
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Pearl
Pembroke
Chemical
Open peace talks urged to curb wartime rumors and distrust
Lord Northcliffe warns secrecy fuels rumors that harm public morale in allied countries. Premier Borden and President Wilson may need to counter misperceptions as open statements could strengthen peace efforts. Northcliffe advocates frank talks to prevent German manipulation through rumor and division.
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Lord Northcliffe
Borden
Canada
Great Britain
United States
Wilson
America
Northcliffe
Universal Training and Wilsons Role Abroad
The nation debates universal training for youth as war ends and hopes for peace loom. Public interest seems low, with few willing to pursue large armies or universal military schooling. European tributes to Wilson emphasize his influence, yet cautions stress harmony and cooperation through direct talks with Allied leaders.
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New York State
League of Nations
Peace by April in treaty negotiations
The piece notes peace talks aim for an April conclusion, praising the negotiators and suggesting that historic terms could be set within weeks rather than months. It emphasizes the global hope for a timely settlement and the significance of the diplomatic effort.
Connecticut weighing and measuring campaign results
The Connecticut State Council of Defense reports final town tallies from the weighing and measuring of children under five. Of 168 towns, 117 reported totals showing 65 194 weighed and measured and 457 needing attention. estimated under five population about 141 062. Some towns found no serious defects, others 10 to 26 percent needed attention, influenza delaying tabulation.
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Child Welfare Department
Connecticut State Council of Defense
Connecticut
Elks to Provide Christmas Dinner for Service Men
Bridgeport lodge under War Bureau will host a Christmas Day turkey dinner for soldiers and sailors in the city who have no home or other place to go. About 190 dinners will be served by the Minutemen Women with music and entertainment after. The event mirrors Thanksgiving and aims to surpass it in merriment.
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Bridgeport’ Lodge
Ics
War Bureau
the Elks
Maj Gen Ford Kent Dies at Troy Hero of Two Wars
Major General J Kent US A retired died at his home in Troy after brief illness. He joined Civil War as lieutenant, promoted to colonel in 1864 for Richmond campaign. His Spanish War service led to promotion to major general October 4, 1898, retired eleven days later. He served as trustee of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Emma Willard School and Russell Sage College.
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Troy
J. Ford Kent
US. A
Kent
Richmond
United States Army
Rev J E Dargan Celebrates First Solemn Mass
James Dargan of this city was ordained at St Joseph's cathedral Hartford and celebrated his first solemn high mass at St Augustine's church assisted by Rev Nihill Judges Ganley Grady. The ordination was led by Bishop Nilan with 100 clergymen present. Another ordination in the diocese, John Donnelly of this city, will celebrate his first mass next Sunday at St Peter's church.
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James Dargan
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Hartford
St. Augustine's Church
James B. Nihill
Matthew Judges
Joseph Ganley
James Grady
John J. Nilan
John Lynott
St. Thomas’ Seminary
Maurice McAuliffe
John G. Murray
William TH. Flynn
John F. Donnelly
St. Andrew's Church
Erle
St. Peter's Church
Fremont’ Street
Sacred Heart School
Niagara University
Grand Seminary
Montreal
Can
Briciliovese
France May Cede Martinique Isle To United States
Diplomatic circles report Martinique, a large island in the French West Indies, could enter U S possession through Peace Conference negotiations. Native demonstrations have shown support for the sovereignty change, with France possibly offering Western Hemisphere territories in exchange for aid to rebuild Northern France.
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France
Martinique
Isle
United States
French West Indies
Hen theft and a missing man reported in local notices
Hero is Chicken Theil and Schneiderwink seek the detective bureau’s help locating six prized hens stolen from a hen house at 292 Wilmot Avenue. John Connors, 65, of 47 Ford Avenue, is reported missing after leaving home Saturday noon. authorities say he has vanished before but always returned.
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Schneiderwink
Wilmot Avenue
Defective Bureau
Today Shortest Day Signals Winter Arrives
The winter solstice began today in Eastern time at 10:34 am. Almanac data show today for the truly shortest day with sunrise at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:36 pm, while yesterday had 7:21 am to 4:36 pm. Days lengthen gradually toward mid June.
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Washington
Business Men Vote to Aid Connecticut Company
The Business Men's Association of the city passed a resolution last week pledging merchant support to the Connecticut Company in Bridgeport. Joseph C. Goodwin, superintendent of the Bridgeport division, outlined traffic difficulties while merchants offered improvement ideas. A sense of mutual understanding was established between trolley management and local business leaders, expected to benefit both sides.
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Connecticut Company
Joseph C. Goodwin
Bridgeport
Slootmaker Death Officially Reported In Casualty List
Private Adrian C. Slootmaker, formerly in the Post Publishing advertising department, is listed as killed in action. Private Louis Altieri of 216 Maple street and Private Frank P. McCarthy of 571 Myrtle avenue are reported severely wounded.
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Adrian C. Slootmaker
102D Ambulance Company
The
Post Publishing Company
This Morning
Louis Altieri
Maple Street
Myrtle Avenue
Hebrew Asylum Dance a Success Despite Rain
A Victory dance last night at the State Street Casino drew more than 860 attendees under the Hebrew Orphan Asylum. Proceeds will help maintain the new home for Jewish orphans. guests came from New Haven Norwalk and nearby towns with a local orchestra providing music. The committee was led by Mrs. S Sandha and included many named volunteers.
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State Streat Casino
Hebrew Orphan Asylum
Orphan Asylum Society
New Haven
Norwalk
S. Sandha
Af. Whitman
M. Boas
BE. Freudenheim
Philip Deutch
M. Wittenstein
J. Krentzman
O Risisky
Philip Dueteh
M. Nademan
F. S. Cohen
S. Rosenberg
Kline
G. Salouion
Statrk
M. Joulis
Mary Shelinsky
A. le Nelson
MM. Kuanita
Dr. Carmen
Mes
Bakunin
TN Nussenbaum
I. Weissmen
Pickman
Statler
A. Niabid
Sstein
Ji Aes
Final Drive for Christmas to End Tonight
Red Cross drive ends tonight as Hartford and Bridgeport vie for state leadership. Local volunteers push to boost city honor. factory participation remains uneven with about half the workers contributing. Final returns expected tonight with 4 000 circulars distributed seeking five dollar Christmas cards and enrollment.
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Red Cross
Hartford
Bridgeport
Prn
Crap Game Raid Targets Union Social Club Proprietor
Sebastian Williams, proprietor of a Union Social club gambling den, and several patrons will be arraigned in City Court after a police raid last night. Williams faces charges as the organizer of a gang house. others named as frequenters include Jam Wigg Goldie Davis David Slips on James Pickett Charles man Oscar Bowman and A Johnson.
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Sebastian Williams
Union Social Club
Williams
Jam Wigg
Goldie Davis
David Slipson
James Pickett
Charles Man
Oscar Bowman
A Johnson
Republican Reorganization Looms After Whitman Defeat
The piece argues Whitman’s loss demoralizes New State Republicans and prompts a push to dismantle the Whitman machine, urging a reformed nomination system. It notes Taft and Wilson budget requests, and highlights soldiers’ votes in November favoring Democrats, with gains in New York and several states.
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Charles S. Whitman
Republican Party
New State
Whitman
Taft
Wilson
New York
Pennsylvania
New Hampsh
Rhode Island
Nebraska
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