Taft Backs Harding Methods After Conference
Marion Ohio December reports President elect Harding and former President William Howard Taft met in conference on the League of Nations. Taft, arriving from Chicago, discussed political matters with Harding but kept details private. Taft planned to spend Christmas in Cincinnati with relatives after the talks.
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Society of Nations At
Marion
Ohio
Harding
Society of Nations
Wiliam Howant Taft
League of Nations
Chicago
Tafe
Cincinnati
Charles P Taft
Robert
Taft
Coroner Finds Death of Kocsis Due to Accident
Coroner J J Phelan rules Michael Kocsis died in an automobile collision on State Street and Hancock Avenue. Kocsis was a passenger in a truck driven by Jean Krum of Southport. it was hit by Angus MacKay in a crossing with trolley tracks. He died from a fractured skull and internal injuries. Testimony shows both operators failed to hear warnings, MacKay attempting to dodge but the crash occurred. coroner finds no definite carelessness rising to criminality.
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J. J. Phetun
Michael Kocsis
Spruce Street
State Street
Hancock Avenue
Kocsis
Jean Krum
Southport
Angus So MadRay
Tancock Avenue
Sean
MacKay
Phelan
Meekay
Christmas Wreath Maker Dies Suddenly While Working
Antonio Janoudis, a 72 Main Street wreath maker in Bridgeport, died suddenly yesterday in his basement while preparing more holiday wreaths. Officials ruled death as caused by natural stroke or apoplexy. he leaves a son in Moline and a brother in Brooklyn. His body will be cared for by investigators and notified relatives.
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Bridgeport
Antonio Janoudis
Janoudis
Moline
Brooklyn
N.Y
Tad Vigoree
Profit Sharing Plan Cuts Wages at North Carolina Plant
Workers at the North Carolina facility received their first week under a profit sharing plan with a 19 percent wage reduction from the prior week. The new scale sets pay by company profits after expenses, with officials saying it aligns with earlier proposals. Leaders stated hopes that business conditions would improve and workers would get their fair share as profits rise. Ernest L. Willis, company president, said no plant-wide changes were made to implement the sliding scale and that the aim is to protect workers’ interests while conditions improve.
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Sewbern
Treg Works
Acg Supply Company
Ernest L. Willis
Profit Sharing Store Closes In Stamford After Poor Support
The cooperative store of the Fale and Town Manufacturing company, opened in April, is discontinued due to insufficient support to sustain operations. Sales had fallen from $8,000 monthly to $3,000–$4,000 in the final month, and the board of directors voted to discontinue at a meeting.
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Stamford
Fale and Town» Manufacturing Company
Alderman Stone Backs City Manager Reform Talk
Alderman Stone urges board to act on the city manager plan with a willingness to try change. The 1917 charter copies are circulating among aldermen, sparking debate as officials weigh details and public interest grows.
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Stone
Manayor
James J Stone
Ralph
Dixrice
Board of
Aldermen
Buen
Ernest W. Melchert
Tam
Todos
Attitude Toward Allies Peaceful Says Constantine
The cabinet will remain unchanged at present and no changes in ministers are expected. Constantine reassures that the attitude toward allies remains peaceful and stable in the current political climate.
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Constantine
King Constantine Talks With American Reporters in Athens
In Athens King Constantine, returning from Switzerland, gave his first interview since arrival. He described a conciliatory Greek stance toward the Allies and said no cabinet changes were expected now. He noted uncertainty among British and French officials, spoke of relations with Madame Aspasia Mainos, and mentioned Princess Anastasia as a recognized Greek printer. The king also commented on Queen Sophie’s seasickness and recent royal health, and he said no marriage dates had been set for the Greek royal family's planned alliances.
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Athens
Associated Press
Constantine
Anny
Galt
Aspasian Mainos
Alexander
Anastisia
William B. Leeds
New York
Constanting
Sophie
Gary
Contantine
Duke of
Spurtt
Gqiizabeth of
Roumenin
Charles of
Milford Man Injured as Autos Collide at Wharf and Broad
Milford resident Caswell Smith, aged 0, sustains severe scalp deceration and cuts after his auto crashes with a vehicle driven by William Smith near Milford Green. Caswell treated by Dr. A C Carpenter, eight stitches placed, passenger Smith uninjured. police deem the crash unavoidable.
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Smith Caswell
Plains Road
Milford
Wharf
Broad Streets
Milford Green
Wiliam Smith
Smith
Joe
A. C. Carpenter
Caswell
Wharf Street
Broad Street
Breadares
Caswemowle
Carpenter
Milford Police Cny
U S Diplomatic Ties to Vatican Urged in Report
A group of influential Catholics urges the United States to establish full diplomatic relations with the Vatican. The report says Congress must pass enabling legislation and funding for a legation, citing Britain's permanent Holy See mission as a model, and notes the current papal representation in Washington is a minor apostolic delegate.
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Washington
Des
United States
Vatican
Waoshimeton
Congress
Larding
France
Great Britain
Holy See
Unites States
Archsishos Bonangz0
Immigrants Await Christmas Aboard Ships Near Liberty
In New York Bay more than 12,000 prospective citizens, steerage arrivals from a dozen countries, will spend Christmas on ships near Ellis Island while 8,000 more await inspection. Relief groups provide gifts and carols as tugs sail with trees and decors. Santa and a staged program onboard, with musicians and lavish lounges, mark the holiday amid a crowd framed by the statue and harbor.
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New York Bay
Statue OF Liberty
Ellis Island
New York
Liberty
Eis Island
Holland
Norway
Swender
Denmark
Great Britain
Irrance
Spain
Santa Claus
Elis Iskinad
Amarita
Astor
Ida
Kaiser's Family Passes Very Quiet Christmas
Dutch report notes the Kaiser family in Doorn observing a subdued Christmas due to illness in the Dormar amnerix and the absence of Joxnhia. The third Christmas in Holland's Holinnzolern family lines reflects a quieter observance lacking prior year pomp.
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Kaiser
Doorn
Holland
Dea
Tha ‘Holinnzolern
Tholand
Améroncen
Joxnhia
Santa in Airplane Drops Toys to Waiting Children
In Ridgewood a Christmas tree association event featured Santa Claus emerging from a plane to drop dolls and toys tied to miniature parachutes for hundreds of children. Lieutenant Fred Nixon of Paterson piloted the holiday flight, staged as Ridgewood’s festive attraction.
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Santa
Fadigewood
N. T
Santa Claus
Ciretta
Christmas Tree Association of
Ridgewood
Fred Nixon
Patersity
Tarry Rougiere
Holiday Splendor as Sun Sets Over Bridgeport
Christmas Eve in Bridgeport brings festive glow and calm crowds as shoppers hurry along the streets. The city basks in twilight and holiday display, with people focused on gifts, windows, and family plans for the morrow, while the sky gives way to a round moon in the East.
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Sridgeworm
Christenden
Teonle
Bridgeport
Toncos
Cya
Satan
Carolers Bring Christmas Spirit to City Wide Tour
City carolers from church choirs schools and singing societies greeted residents last night on motor trucks and on foot spreading the message of Christmas. Volunteers visited designated church and school spots around 6:30 pm and sang classic carols to crowds in the business district and hotels. The event led by Mr. K. P. Granviss drew broad attention as groups moved through Mindnestreet and Weirfeld avenue amid festive streets and cheering onlookers. The performance included familiar hymns and a hopeful, communal mood for the holiday season.
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Merley
Board of Recreation
Municipal Ares
Bethlelem
Redeemer
KP. B. Granviss
Stratfield
Mindnestreet
Weirfeld Avenue
Newfield Library Plan Seeks Permanent Building
The Newfield Branch Library project aims to replace the current portable structure on Noking Avenue with a permanent facility. Bishop Ut, president of the Library Board, notes initial steps include securing about 60,000 dollars for development and site search nearby existing offices.
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Tansy A. Bisop
Newfield Ranch
Tte
Noking Avenue
New Haven Woman Admits Society Fraud
New York dispatch reports Mrs. Charles A Ruickholdt of New Haven confessed to frauds against wealthy New England socialites. Traced by a dummy jewel package from Stone & Berry, she impersonated Mrs. Mitchell to obtain funds and jewelry, also swindling a Derby society woman and another in Providence. Police say more victims may exist.
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Charles Ruickholdt
New York
New London
Derby
Stone & Berry
Conn
Charles A Ruickholdt
New Haven
Thirtieth Street
Ruickholdt
New England
Inspector Coughlin
Alfred Mitchell
Adams ‘Express
Mitchel
Hraer
Florida
Que Gation
Betceey
Mrz Ruickholdt
Mra E. L. Porter
Boston
D'Annunzio Seeks Peace Push. Pope Urges Restraint
Report from Fiume says D Annunzio's council proposed peaceful evacuation of Arbe and Veslia, but the poet rejected it. His late proclamation says we have spoken too much and must act or lose honor. Pope Benedict, worried, urges settlement to avoid bloodshed in Dalmatia. Admiral Milo explains pressures of enforcing the Rapallo treaty while placating locals as Dalmatia tension grows.
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Fiume
Gabriela D’ Annunzio
Arbe
Veslia
DiAnnunzio
Pope
Rom
Des
Benedict
Diume
Monsignor Costantini
Gabriela D'Annunzio
Dalmatia
Gielitti
Miilo
Rome
Flume
Every Irish Home To Have Register On Door
A military proclamation orders all householders under martial law to provide a full register. Each inmate must be listed with age sex and other details, and keepers must supply where each guest came from and where they go.
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Starian
Police report on attempted death by own action
A Bridgeport hospital reports an alleged suicide attempt by Frank Holzete of Creweert Block Washingtons avenue. An ambulance driver told police the person altered death by his own action by shooting. Hospital officials would not disclose the patient’s condition and no police investigation had yet been made.
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Friank Holzete
Washingtons Avenue
Bridgeport
Slayer Says Gun Owned by Woman In Horton Murder Case
New York Court hears sensational defense as Bernard Sandler claims Mrs. Luere mma Brooks owned the pistol used to kill Police Lieutenant Horton. He alleges Brooks gave the revolver to Joseph Laresch and warned him to stay silent, while supporting charges of a conspiracy to frame others.
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Ploy Horton
Lueremma Brooks
Kert
Bernard Sandler
Nicholas Lartyeh
Horton
I Court
Toda
McIntyre
Sandler
Brooks
Joseph Laresch
O Wave Laresch
Cavanagh J
Horten
Jourt
Joseph Largech
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