Peace Conference Delays At Paris As War Ends
Paris December 25 The peace conference expected to assemble after Wilson's London trip faces a likely three week postponement. Technical experts study delegate eligibility and participation rules. Officials anticipate British input via talks with Lloyd George and Clemenceau before a foundation for representation is laid.
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House
Committee On Credentials
Christmas Cheer Leads Dailey to Suicide Attempt
Lawrence James Dailey 38 of Warehouse Point attempted hanging in a Hotel Drew room on Crescent avenue yesterday afternoon after heavy Christmas drinking. Police freed him. Dr. Weis treated him at the Second precinct and Hillside home observation followed. Dailey claimed amnesia about the incident and his condition is not serious. his relatives live in Warehouse Point.
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Weather report for South New Eastand and Washington
Dec 25 forecast shows partly cloudy and colder conditions from Thursday into Friday. Times note morning low tide and moon phase with limited cloud details and water data.
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Christmas Takes New Tone Amid New York Crowds
New York on December 26 marked a war weary Christmas with broad displays of unselfish giving. Churches praised peace while families prayed for loved ones spared in the conflict. From Bowery to Fifth Avenue crowds celebrated with welfare groups aiding the poor and sailors hosting Khaki and blue youths in homes. Thousands of orphaned children aboard ships felt Santa’s reality as warships returned to harbor with about 10,000 sailors aboard.
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Red Cross Christmas Roll Call Sees Large Totals
Washington December 25 Reports from the American Red Cross headquarters indicate nearly 17 million in pledges, with officials expecting the final total to exceed 20 million as chapters submit further returns. The Christmas roll call continues to show broad participation nationwide.
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Metropolis Welcomes Returning Battle Fleet Home
Ten great battleships led by the Pennsylvania dock at Ambrose Channel, returning from 18 months in European waters. They will pass Sandy Hook and enter New York Harbor in a triumphal procession, with Secretary Daniels reviewing the fleet and Admiral Mayo aboard. The Despatch relayed Christmas greetings from Admiral Mayo to the home fleet.
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France
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11 Bridgeporters Figure on List of Casualties
Nanies of 10 Bridgeport soldiers are mentioned in casualty lists issued by the War Department. One Bridgeporter not listed died of wounds. Two are severely wounded, five wounded degree undetermined, and three slightly wounded. Names include Joseph Marcello and Privates Edward Denzel, Daniel Callahan, Anthony Pefikus, Andy Dugan, Salvatore Grasso, James Carey, John Johnson, Sergeant John Petruccelli, Leonard Izzo, and Joseph Jr. Continued on Page Two.
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Pembroke Streets
Edward P. Denzel
Park Avenue
Daniel J. Callahan
Jones Avenue
Anthony Pefikus
South Main Street
Andy Dugan
Hallam Street
Salvatore Grasso
Stratford Avenue
James Carey
Clifton Avenue
Johan H. Johnson
Fairfield Avenue
John Petruccelli
Caroline Street
Leonard Izzo
Church Street
Josephow, Jr
Union Avenue
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Callahan May Be Chosen As Police Head
Reports in political circles say J. H. W. Callahan, president of the Health Board, may succeed John C. Stanley as head of the Board of Police Commissioners. Mayor Clifford B. Wilson expected to announce on December 31. Callahan denied official word but noted rumors and said he would be a municipal servant wherever placed.
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Treasury warns of fraud schools and halted securities
Washington December 25 The Capital Issues committee of the treasury said it would suspend developments on December 31 and remain inactive until dissolved unless called back by events. The committee and Secretary Glass urged strict economy and warned against worthless securities. Hamlin chairman said schools were being established to drill salesmen in fraudulent promotion.
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Brill Says Lake Company Will Be As Busy As Ever
General Manager P. T. Brill said Lake Torpedo Boat Company will stay brisk and no large layoffs are planned. He denied rumors that many workers were to be or had been laid off and stated business would remain strong as in the past year.
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180000 Tons Monthly for Belgium Relief Plan
Hoover and Poland report Belgium damage after German retreat. The United States plans to ship 180000 tons of supplies including clothing to Belgium monthly, funded by Belgian and French loans repaid to the American government. Transport restoration and local devastation vary by area, with extensive rail and canal destruction across a twenty mile belt, and severe losses of cattle and horses.
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William B. Poland
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Karolyi Voices Protest Over Armistice Food Commitments
Budapest December 24 Count Karolyi Hungarian leader addressed the peoples assembly warning allied powers are failing to meet armistice food needs. He said order cannot be kept while hunger persists and said he sent a message to President Wilson expressing adherence to his principles and protesting violations awaiting his decision.
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Trolley Extension On North Avenue To Open Jan 1
The Connecticut company plans a January 1 start for the North Avenue trolley extension. Iron Lode Quarry officials say finishing touches remain and the line will run from South Park avenue over North Avenue to Boston avenue and Hust Main street then to the Remington Arms plant. The current ten minute South Park-North Bridgeport schedule remains, with alternate cars extended to the Arms plant. A loop at North avenue and Muniz street will enable direct service from North Main street, easing rush hours.
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President Wilson Receives Warm Welcome in Chaumont
President Wilson arrives in Chaumont amid cheering crowds and French and American troops. Generals Pershing Wirbel and officials greet him in a ceremony marked by banners, guards, and Christmas goodwill as the station and courtyard glow with decoration and salute.
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Connecticut Men Reach Strasbourg After Long Walk
The wounded American prisoners found in Strasbourg hospitals by the Y M C A on November 28 include David Hemater of Columbia PA and Charles West of Bloomsburg PA. Also identified are Private Edward Prunier of New Haven CT Private Percival Barnes of New Haven CT Private Albert Kail of Philadelphia and Private Robert Wing of the Marines, all part of the stray group from Darmstadt. They received food and clothing from the Red Cross and athletic gear, and aid from an YMCA man in Berlin.
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Cohmubia
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Bloomsburg
Edward Prunier
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Conn
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Albert Kail
Philadelphia
Robert Wing
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Darmstadt
Haere
Berlin
Manchester Alpers Plan Visit for President Wilson
Arrangements for President Wilson's Manchester visit have been altered to allow him to tour the Manchester Theyal B Exchange, the central hub of the cotton industries. The change enables the President to see key industry headquarters during the trip.
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Bryant Says He Acted On Orders Of His Superiors
Waldo C. Bryant Bridgeport district ordnance chief said last night he acted under orders from higher ups in opposing gradual cancellation of war contracts. He claimed his personal views did not affect the matter after Justice Wheeler, from Washington, reported the state and federal reps opposed abrupt suspensions over labor disruption fears.
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Remington Arms Corporation
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Washington
Connecticut
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Hartford
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