King's Talk Ends Commons Session Prorogued to February 10
London reports the House of Commons prorogued until February 10. The king's speech praised peace treaty ratifications, noted Russia's conditions, welcomed Allied relations, announced India’s move to responsible government, hinted at national debt reduction, and urged swift negotiations on remaining treaties with the Ottoman Empire and Hungary. The address praised Paris plenipotentiaries and cited ratification of the Germany treaty, while lamenting no progress in Russia.
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Tondon Actor Dead in London. Sydney Valentine Dies
Sydney Valentine, actor and president of the Actors' Association, died in London on December 23. His death ends a notable stage career and leadership role in the acting community.
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Stork Brings Five Pound Baby Hippo to Bronx Zoo
New York December 3 A five pound pygmy hippopotamus was born today at the Bronx Zoo. Dr W Reed Blair presented a healthy youngster to Liberian parents. The zoo keeper said a milk bottle would be offered if hunger threatened.
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Dead Comes Back To Live A While
A Japanese field marshal Count Terauchi, declared dead after heart disease, unexpectedly regained consciousness and spoke with his son. The court had awarded posthumous honors and a hearse was prepared, but telegrams of condolence turned to congratulations when news of his revival spread. Terauchi recalled few days around mid October and died November 3.
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Fogbound harbor halts Bridgeport shipping and tug traffic
Thick fog blankets Bridgeport harbor and surrounding waters cutting visibility to near zero. The James McWilliams could not proceed after arriving with coal, while the Bulley and George McCaffery managed to reach open water before the fog closed in again. A rare colorless rainbow signaled worsening weather as winds shifted, stranding steamers and canal boats and leaving harbor lights nearly useless.
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Probe on all Russian talk subject of investigation
A Senate foreign relations subcommittee will probe all Russian propaganda in the United States. Senators Borah Aloses Annox Shields and Pomerene will oversee the inquiry, expanding from Martens to include anti Bolshevik and monarchist propaganda and funding sources.
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Red warnings spread in New Haven streets
New Haven residents reported radical literature distributed in a residential district last night. The circular, titled the communist party, appeared in English and linked to a broader push for popular control of industry and business. Police cautioned residents amid the spread of similar leaflets in other areas.
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Poli's High Seas Show Praised by Bridgeport Senior
Bridgeport notices Poli's theater presents On the High Seas with submarines battleships and dramatic sea scenes. Praises from a local senior pupil highlight June Mills Ida Maree Ray Ferdin and Elsie Ferguson along with Pathe News Weekly and A Mack Sennett comedy Back to the Kitchen. The Lyric offers The Little Teacher at the same time with a strong cast led by Miss Mary Ann Denner and Arthur Chatterdon as Poli Players move to Business Before Pleasure with Potash and Perlmutter starting Monday.
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Christmas Job Tree Erected in New York Hopes For Soldiers
In New York on December 28 the Knights of Columbus posted a Christmas job tree outside the Longacre Hut. Employers may hang opportunity cards offering jobs to American soldiers sailors or marines. Organizers hope the tree will be kept secure and filled with opportunity candy during the holidays.
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Former Turkish Consul in New York Reported Murdered
New York dispatch reports former Turkish Consul General Djelal Bey and his wife murdered in Budapest by revolutionists according to attorney Herbert J. Lyall. He questions the report, citing a letter suggesting Mrs. Munir died by her own hand at an estate near Budapest due to hardship.
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Assassination of Turkish Nationalist Leader Reported in Smyrna
Rome dispatch reports Mustafa Kemal, leader of Turkish nationalists in Anatolia and Asia Minor, assassinated. The Tempo dispatch notes unrest as steel workers faced women pickets and police, with a dozen arrests after clashes at the Minuteam steel works.
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