Allies Firm in Reply to German Note on Peace Protocol
Berlin December 26 The allied reply to the latest German note on the peace treaty protocol was published. It states satisfaction that provisions apply from treaty entry into force, regardless of US ratification. It notes Germany admits non participation of the United States cannot challenge ratification. It insists on maintaining protocol and compensation for sinking ships at Scapa Flow. It also signals willingness to reduce tonnage if the demand endangers Germany.
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Berlin
Crerman
United States
Germany
Scapa Flow
Chinese Move To End Foot Binding In Kaiteng
Leading citizens in Kaiteng China form an organization to oppose the ancient practice of foot binding. Members compose songs denouncing foot binding and boys at local schools are urged to pledge, I will not marry a woman with unnatural feet.
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Kaiteng
China
Three Seek Divorce on Desertion Claims in Superior Court
Three divorce actions filed in the Superior Court seek relief from cruelty and desertion. Catherine N. Hawk Healy of Greenwich accuses Ed ward Healy of New York of desertion since August 24, 1916 and asks name change from Hawk after their 1903 marriage. Mary Hunta Sedina of Bridgeport seeks separation from Francis Sedina, married in 1907, alleging desertion in 1908 and also requests a name change. Frederick Hill of this city sues Mary Harrington Hill of New York, married 1904, with desertion since 1912. he seeks custody of three minor children.
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Catherine N. Hawk Healy
Greenwich
Frederick Hill
Mary Harrington Hill
New York
Stratford Man Sued for Auto Accident
John Grace of New Rochelle files a $5,000 damages suit in Superior court against Ignatz Keller of Stratford. Grace says on March 6, 1819 he stood on Main Street waiting for a trolley when Keller’s auto tried to pass and struck him, causing a cut over the right eye, a sprained thumb, crushed fingers, and a nerve and physical shock with ongoing recovery.
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John Grace
New Rochelle
Ignatz Keller
Stratsford
Gace
Main Street
Keller
Fie
Brass Co Empl oy es To Present Minstrel Show
Under Alvin Bearse direction the Bridgeport Brass Co employes will present a minstrel performance Tuesday night at the War Service center MCA 1156 Barnum Avenue. Interlocutor Frank Beardsworth and end men Bill Barton William Swain Irani Phelan Earnest Neilson lead a chorus of about 40.
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Alvin Bearse
Yo MG. A
Bridgeport Brass ‘Co
War Service Center
Barnum Avenue
Frank Beardsworth
Bill Barton
William Swain
Irani Phelan
Earnest Neilson
Prince Albert to Be a Freemason
London Prince Albert younger brother of the Prince of Wales is to follow his brother's example and become a Freemason as King Edward VII did.
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Prince Albert
London
Prince of Wales
Kingdward VII
Conferences Prepare Final Peace Treaty Deliberations
Paris dispatch reports conferences to begin early next week between Allied and German delegates on matters preparatory to implementing the peace treaty. Herr Von Simson heads the German delegation, with British and Italian delegates due to arrive Monday to participate in the deliberations.
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ENAC
Paris
Todas
Herr von Simson
Australian aviator completes land route to Australia
Captain Ross Smith has landed at Chaveville in Queensland after crossing the Formidable Mount Owen range on his flight from Tingianrl to Australia and securing a prize of 10,000 pounds. Reports from Sydney confirm the daring achievement amid celebration.
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Friguh
London
Ross Smith
Tingianrl
Australia
Chaveville
Cynesnsland
Mount Owen Range
Prom
Sydney
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