Trucks Haul Sugar From Warehouse At Midnight
three five ton trucks loaded with sugar from Bernstein and Kursman Union Square storehouse were sent toward New York just after midnight. Wholesalers Bernstein and Kursman deny knowing the destination or purchaser while chief loader Rickard Jr says he does not know where they are headed. The dealers say the sugar was bought by a Bridgeport man and refused to identify the buyer.
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Christopher Rickard
Bernstein & Kursman
Union Square
New York
Benjamin Bernstein
Charles Kursman
Bridgeport
Christopher Rickard Jr
Bernstein
Karaman
Bridgeport Mas
Doughboys Back Home From Siberian Service
One thousand five hundred eighty eight American doughboys arrived aboard transport Thomas today in San Yeu North Carolina from Siberia. Many had six months to two years in Russia with service in wartime operations. Twelve Russian brides accompanied soldiers on the return voyage. The fall of the Kolchex government was predicted by many of the veterans.
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Universal Service
San Yeu
Ncisco
Seni
Thomas
Siberis
U. 8
Russia
French Deputies Vote Confidence in Government
Paris dispatch reports the Chamber of Deputies voting 468 to 71 in favor of the government and Premier Clemenceau. The approval followed his declaration on Allied resolve to crush Bolshevism, Anglo French American pacts, the Fiume issue, and cooperation with Lloyd George. In San Francisco, the Mexican tariff on canned goods is reduced from about fifty cents to seven cents per can after merchant representations.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Clemenceau
Takgo
Chamber
Fiume
Lloyd George
Great Britain
San Francisco
The
Chamber of Commerce
Telegram Dealers Notice on Christmas Demand
Post Telegram urges ordering extra Telegrams with no Post printed on Xmas Day highlighting potential surge in demand and inviting readers to phone in orders.
Ex Kaiser Must Face Trial Extradition Demanded by Allies
London December 23 Wilhelm former emperor of Germany will go to trial. The supreme council of the peace conference in Paris has decided to press for his extradition from Holland early in January. If refused, steps will be taken to enforce the demand.
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London
Wilhelm
Germany
Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
Paris
Lolland
Ford
More Troops Needed to Resist Bolshevik Raiders in Siberia
Washington reports Bolshevik raids on Siberian railway held by Japanese forces have grown more frequent and heavy. With winter coming, officials say immediate reinforcement is required as American troops in Siberia are positioned further east and less exposed. Japanese Ambassador Shidehara and Secretary Lansing discuss measures to counter the rising danger, while Tokyo cautions that Japan may need to hold its lines if the U.S. cannot provide more support. Withdrawals could trigger massacres of Russian supporters of Japan and the Allies.
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Washington
Siberian
Siberia
RAC
Shidehara
Lansing
United States
Japan
Serbia
Poet's Daughter Wins Freedom From Bellevue Hospital
Elizabeth Boyle O'Reilly, daughter of the Irish poet, won a habeas corpus battle in New York Supreme Court The writ was sustained by Justice Wagner freeing her from Bellevue's psychopathic ward She had been committed after escaping a Newton Massachusetts sanatorium Four alienists testified across four hearings at the court seeking her release
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New York
Eizabeth Boyle O'Reilly
John Boyle O Reilly
Bellevue Hospital
Supreme Court
Wagner
Old Dominion Liner Goes Ashore in Fog
In heavy fog the Old Dominion steamer Madison with 82 passengers aboard ran ashore off Craney Island in Norfolk harbor soon after leaving Morfolk for New York. Tugs were sent to assist the vessel.
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Morfolk
Madison
Craney Island
Norfolk Harbor
New York
Hartford Judge Issues Seven Habeas Corpus Writs for Reds
Hartford December 23. Judge Garvin granted seven more habeas corpus writs at attorney Harry M. Edlin’s request for alleged reds jailed in Hartford County. Writs target John Woval Anthony Rzopyski Peter Austra John Cherneck Nicholas Neviretz and M Poporezup with bonds debated next Monday. Justice agents found jail hidden implements possibly smuggled for a jail break.
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Hartford
Universal Service
Garvin
Fire at Connecticut Hospital for the Insane Kills Eight Patients
A Connecticut Hospital for the Insane fire in Middletown destroyed a frame building housing milder patients. Of 53 inmates, eight are reported dead, with 45 accounted for at midnight. One attendant tended the ward while the two others were away Christmas shopping. The blaze caused the loss of a $25,000 building as firefighters aided evacuations.
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Mddletown
Middletown
Connecticut Hospital For the
Parm
Bucket Brigade
Nicholas Vennek
Hartford
William Carroll
Connecticut Insane Hospital
Two Aviators Killed In 2000 Foot Fall At March Field
Riverside California December 23 two aviators died as their airplane plunged about 2000 feet at March Field Army aviation base near Riverside. The deceased are Second Lieutenant Herbert Tuchborne from Mount Vergon New York and Private Allister Lima from San Luis Obispo California.
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Riverside
Cal
Herbert Tuchborne
Mount Vergon
N. Y
Allister Lima
San Luis Obispo
March Field
Army Aviation
Here
Lodge Declares No Compromise on Peace Treaty
Washington dispatch reports Senator Lodge will not accept any treaty compromise without Lodge reservations. He says ratification requires Democratic surrender and hints mild reservations may be accepted with changes. Hitchcock hopes for a compromise led by mild reservationists and Hoover plans a $250 million grain aid for Central Europe.
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Universal Service
Washington
Senate
Senator Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Lhe
Lodge
Lenroot
Wiltehcock
Hitchcock
Lodze
Herbert C. Hooveranow
Congress
United States Grain Corporation
Europe
Austria
Bohemia
Poland
Jugo- Slavia
Twitchcock
Hosver
Grain Corporation
Husband of Maud Taber to Be Arraigned on Murder Charge
Lawton Michigan December 23 Joseph C Virgo husband of Maud Taber to be arraigned on a murder charge Prosecuting Attorney Glenn Warner says the state rests on Mrs Sarah Tabers claim that Virgo performed an operation on Maud before her death Mrs Taber 80 is charged as an accessory after the fact Maud Tabers body found in a trunk at the Taber home after disappearance in 1913 Virgo held in Paw Paw jail on a murder warrant after an inquest testimony continues on page two
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Maud Taber
Michigan
Joseph C. Virgo
Lawton
Mich
Glenn Warner
Sarah Taber
Maud
Virgo
Taber
Italians Return From Italy After Armistice Economy
Several hundred disillusioned Italians who had gone to Italy after the armistice to save their money returned to New York aboard the liner Patria. They said the cost of living was higher in Italy than the United States and that they came back today.
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New York
Italy
United States
Tay
Three Men Drown After Ice Break, Stratford
Three men, Clarence Emerson Walter Davis and Hagar Huckins all of Stratford were drowned when an automobile broke through Bow Lake ice. A fourth man Harold Whitcher was rescued. The incident occurred late today in Stratford New Hampshire.
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Stratford
N. H
Stratford Bow Lake
Clarence Emerson
Walter Davis
Hagar Huckins
Harold Whitcher
MINE OWNERS TO OBEY PRESIDENTS COAL COMMISSION
The Bituminous coal operators association says investigations will be constructive and the industry will obey the President's commission. A general meeting of mine owners across the United States is called to discuss the coal strike settlement and outlook. Ps: December 23. The statement notes operators and miners interpreted Wilson's December 6 letter differently and outlines plans to present their case with collected facts.
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Washington
Der
Conl
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Wilson
Pennsylvania
Verrimn Laute, Ord
Deu
Phil. H. Penna
My. Penn
Mpresident
Flo
Penna
Con Operators Committee
Dry Christmas Time Means Happy New Year Says Anti-Saloon Man
Washington December 23. Wayne B Wheeler general counsel of the Anti-Saloon League says Christmas will be dry but still merry. He argues the nationwide dry rule will reduce drunkenness and improve homes, leading to brighter families and a happier new year.
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Universal Service
Washington
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Row over Admiral Sims awards stirs Congress
Washington December 23 Navy officials face criticism over Secretary Daniels handling of war service decorations. Admiral Sims declined the Distinguished Service Medal while others received different honors. Page demands a report. Lufkin seeks House action. Sims asks for revision of lesser decorations without removing最高 award from any officer. Daniels argues policy favored shore and sea duties and prioritizes hazardous overseas service.
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Washington
Navy
Daniels
Admiral Sims
Congress
Page
Senate Naval Committee
Lufkin
Massachusetts
House A Naval Committee
House
Daviels
Navy Department
Naval War College
Newport, R. T
Pons Vssion
Sims
Ort
Markier
Daniela
Enator
London
Berlin
North Sea
Daniely
Board of Awards
Saari
Austin M. Knight
Yuletide Cheer and Good Will in Bridgeport Christmas Observance
Bridgeport will observe Christmas with a city spirit of cheer and aid to the needy. Thousands to receive baskets, dinners, gifts, and toys. 1200 children to get presents from Santa at the Casino on State Street via Arab Patrol and affiliated groups. Choirs of over 2000 will sing carols citywide from 6 to 7 pm, with trucks loaned by several companies to move organizers.
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Bridgeport
Santa Claus i
State Street
Pyramid Temple
Mystic Shrine
Wise
American Chain Co
Loccomobile Company
A. W. Burritt Company
Whitlier
Burroughs
St. Vincent's Hospital
Bridgeport Post Wll
Bridgeport Lodge
Inlks
Madison Avenue
Main Street
Hillside Home
Palisade Cottage
Bridgeport Community Service Commission
Brooklawn
Three Radical Probes Begin in Congress
Washington reports both branches will open three probes into Soviet influence and radical activity in the United States. Senate and House leaders said hearings will resume after holidays, focusing on propaganda, popular agitation, and figures like Emma Goldman and Berkman allies.
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Congress
Washington
United States
Senate
Johnson
Immigration Committee
Jena
Alexander Berkman
Emma Goldman
Ludwig Co Martens
Russia
Foreign Relations Committee
Moses
New Hampel
Sen Borah
Idaho
Knox
Psoenia
Pichie
Shields
Tennessee
Crats
Forchin Dover
Dep Berktan
Goldman
Mam
Dep
Milford Street Name Changes Approved by Town Meeting
In Milford on December 23 an appointed committee's plan to rename streets to reduce duplicates and avoid confusion was accepted at town meeting. The measure aims to adjust street names across Milford to reflect distinct identities and improve emergency response routing.
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Milford
Somerville Votes Wet for First Time in Liquor Election
Somerville Mass votes to allow licensed liquor sales, with 2 777 yes and 3 301 no. Mayor Charles W Eldridge, a publican, is re elected as the city becomes the last in the state to end a dry period. No new smallpox cases reported as health officials inspect yesterday’s cases.
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Somerville
Mass
Charles W. Eldridge
EK Reeks
Saoeene cEiesiea
State Board of Health
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