Italian Leaders Pledge Italianity of Fiume to Senate
In Rome the Senate heard Premier Nitti and Foreign Minister Scialoja vow that no concession over the Adriatic question would be made. They will seek a satisfactory solution in London and Paris, aiming to guarantee Italian unity of Fiume and protect Italian Dalmatia amid potential proposals and hints of compromise from Wilson.
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Rome
Senate
Nitti
Scialoia
Adriatic
London
Paris
Fiume
Great Britain
France
Italy
Wilson
Tittoni
Dublin Shooting Affair to End in Army Inquiry
Dublin December 30 There will be an ordinary military inquiry into the Phoenix Park shooting that killed Army officer Lieutenant Boast and civilian John Dillon. The Nationalist party chairman says the incident will not affect politics and notes the inquest evidence is contradictory. Newspapers highlight the lack of consistent facts among witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Phoenix Park
John Dillon
Nationalist
Evening Telegraph
Senator Poindexter on British politics and Lloyd George stance
Washington senator Poindexter declared for a Republican presidential bid that the United States should keep out of British politics and that Lloyd George and the British should stay out of American affairs. He sent a letter to John Mitton Freewater of Boston explaining his position on the issue.
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Washington
Universal Service
Lloyd- George
Poindexter
John Mitton Freewater
Boston
Weather summary for Southern New England
The storm over the Great Lakes moves eastward with snow in the mid Atlantic and New England, winds along the Atlantic coast, and a general rise in temperatures. Wednesday will be mostly fair in the middle Atlantic and New England, followed by cloudier warmer weather and likely snow on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Great Lakes
Fua
East New Empland
Middle Atlantic
Upper
Ohio Valley
Atlantic
Delaware
Wed
Meridian
New Haven
Bar
Wea
Ossuanta
Atlantic City
Boston
Fear Bloch Island
Buffalo
Ear ‘Gincinnati
Chicago
Denver
Detroit
Hariforah
Hatteras
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Snow Haven
New Orleans
Jew York
Norfolk
Northfield
Pittsburgh
Portland
T. Louis
Mt. Paul
Bridge
Middishrosk Almanac
Princess Opens Milliner Shop To Employ Bankrupt Nobility
Paris society watches Princess Glen Segistolf, famed painter and noted eccentric, start a Maison des Modes to employ exiled Russian nobility. In a run-down studio on a back street she outfits a millinery shop with noble-born emigrees, aiming to recoup fallen fortunes amid Parisian high society. The venture follows her dramatic arrival with a coffin and a wedding announcement, then a quiet life in St. Petersburg before returning to Paris.
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Universal Service
Paris
Glen Segistolf
Tts
Bristoff
Avenue de Saxo
Europe
Maison Des Modes
Prague Emerges as Industrial Hub in Bohemian Lands
Prague stands as a rising European industrial center as the Czecho-Slovak republic consolidates control of Bohemian industries. Moving offices from Vienna to Prague shifts ownership, finance, and taxation, with potential major impact on Vienna and the Austro-Hungarian legacy. The new state projects dominance in iron and steel, glass, and coal output, reshaping regional economics and banking.
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Prague
Europe
Austria
Bohemia
Vienna
Brenceforth
Trestden Masaryk
Gverman
Republic
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Anna
Graphophone Managers Report Record Sales in Company History
Columbia Graphophone managers from the United States and Canada met at Stratheld Ball Room for a six hour annual pow wow. H A Parker of Australia attended while C W Hopkins presided. The group noted a 106 percent sales increase and planned plant visits and a New York convention to discuss prospects.
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Graphophone
United States
Canada
Iranch
Colunts Bia Graphoaphone Company
Stratheld
H. A. Parker
C. W. Hopkins
East
West End
Enea
New York
Penneyylvania
Wrankix
Pennington
Giles
Crusade Launched Against Illiteracy in Wisconsin
Madison reports 7000 residents in Wisconsin cannot read or write and the University of Wisconsin has started a statewide education campaign to reach every township for teaching the rudiments of language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
Eyry Township
Darkness and Blinding: Ancient Case Of Vision Loss
Fragmentary account notes Oxeneth keeping poled fishes for three years in dim conditions. The text claims intense darkness caused total blindness with loss of rods and cones in the retina, a dramatic eye degeneration attributed to lack of light and care.
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Oxeneth
Titled Britons Film Struck by Universal Service
London socialites push into cinema as aspirants for fame. Miss Slavia Forbes and other titled figures join studio crowds, earning modest pay. Producers note most never gain lead roles, with many taking minor parts to test talent and resolve.
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Universal Service
Lindon
Dee
Hhinstmick
Slavia Forbes
Angela Forbes
Ece of
Millicent
Duchess of Sutherland
Lady Stapleton
Miles Stapleton
Kenis-Wyndhams—daugnter
Inchcape
Poppy Wyndham
Bull
Dennis Wyndham
Simeon Moat
Gwen Williams
Maitland
Malegill Crichton
Arthur Mitton
Flora Marte
Talstol
Miss Wornes
Duchess
Leila Lewis
Stnil Picture ‘Theatre Club
Veatordax
Flo
Obituary notices for multiple local residents fade in obituary page
Funeral services were held for Mrs Janey A Chaffee and Cora Whipple at family homes and churches. Gustave B Pierson, Mary L Scott, James J Kennedy, Wilfred Braithwait and Irene MacDonald are also mourned with services, burials in Lakeview Mountain Grove St Mary's and local cemeteries, reflecting a busy obituary page with floral tributes and local clergy attendance. Burial sites include Ridgefield and Bridgeport area cemeteries. several survivors are named among sons daughters and relatives.
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Janey A. Chaffce
Lung A. Chaffee
Nobles Avenue
Swehilald Ir. Campbell
Washington Park
Edward HK. Chaffee
Frederick A. Chaffee
Cheshire
Mass
Gustave B. Pierson
Towlsa Pierson
Federal Street
A. J. Oker
Blom
Swedish Lutheran Church
Eis Pevcy
Sylvester Brennan
Louis Carlson
Gumard Lemons
Louis Gotta
William Kirks
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Mary I. Scott
Mary L. Scott
Beach Street
August G. Baker
Stratford Avenue
Wiliam I. Jepson
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Javes FL Kennedy
James J. Kennedy
Benham Avenue
Reques
St. Augustine's Church
Joseph A. Ganley
Maronette
Ridgefield
Michael Connery
Dennia Dann
Michael McGlyn
James Welly
Michael T. McGlyn
William Creagh
St. Mary's Church
Richard JF. Shortelle
Father Shortelle
Kennedy
Anid
St. Mary's Cemetery
Witfred
Wilfred Francis i
Ilerkeri
Ara Southall
Wil
Furind
Gp Park Comerony
Aurelia Baker
Priestness
Atrelty Baker
Michael Palter Dedesterday
Sid Hirhop Avenue
St .Anthony'’s Trench R
Church
Edward
Schennetady
Arthur
Aehany
Chartes
Thaniesville
N. Yorank
George
Waillfim Stone
Hlackington
Irene Am. MacDonald
Walavief
Irene Amay MacDonald
Mary, MacDonald
Howe
Noble Avenue
Mildred
Dorothy
St. Charles’ Church
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Alumni Banquet Highlights Bridgeport High School Grads
Bridgeport High School Alumni Association held its annual reunion and banquet with 27 attendees. Speakers celebrated the 422 graduates who served in the European war, and a lecture entertainment course was announced to raise funds for a bronze memorial. The program featured talks by E. T. Buckingham and others, a series of lectures by notable figures, a musical concert, and testimonials from past classes.
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Jianawary S
Bridgeport High School
Jeigth
E. T. Buckingham
Richard Neithercut
Albert FE. . Merriitt
John M. Deye
Danbury
Principia Moore
Ivy Tive
Arcelie
Viljhalmus Stefansson
Abraham —Lincoln
John Drinkwater
Dover Patral
Mir Reginald ‘Bacon
John Barnes Wells
Anna Louise David
Raymond L. Ditmars
Moore
Marry J. Orton
Catherine 8. Lanner
James Walker
Breal
Souad
Bi Steinke
Speidel
Two Fords Stolen in Waterbury and Bridgeport
Police hunt three men after a 1915 Ford touring car numbered 2364 was stolen in Waterbury in a bold raid that rifled the driver's pockets before vanishing toward Bridgeport. A new roadster coupe was also taken from Gold and Middle streets, belonging to W. L. Blatz of 1120 Laurel Avenue, who parked it at seven and found it missing at 10:15 P.M.
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Waterbury
Bridgeport
Gold
Middle Streets
W. 10. Blatz
Laurel Avenue
Blatz
Defense presents insanity witnesses in Lesser case
Eleven defense witnesses were questioned to show Harry B. New Jr. was irrational or insane at the time of the death of his fiancée Freda Lessor. Testimony ended at 5 pm as discussions on night sessions continued. lawyers expect the case to reach the jury no earlier than Monday or Tuesday of next week.
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Angeles
Harry 8
New Jr
Freda Lesser
Foremost Scientist to Visit This Country
Sir Oliver Lodge, one of Britain’s leading scientists, announced plans to visit America in January. He recently startled the world by claiming demonstration of contact with the dead is possible, a claim that drew wide attention.
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Oliver Lodge
America
Lodge
Park City Knights confer first two degrees on 76 candidates
In Washington Avenue last night the Park City Council Knights of Columbus conferred the first and second degrees upon 76 candidates in the club room. A large attendance of council members witnessed the ceremony as preparations begin for conferring the third degree on a larger class, with Shase initiated last night to be part of it.
Guardian doubts trying of Kaiser in unsettled Europe
The Guardian questions a possible attempt on the Kaiser as Italian throne turmoil looms. The piece notes statesmen may betray further shifts and suggests caution about a crown so carefully chosen as the last King of Prussia.
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Guardian
Kaiser
Manchaste
Prussia
Esthonian Delegation to Resume Conference Talks
The Esthonian delegation returns to Dorpat to resume negotiations. Reportedly the Bolsheviks favor a neutral zone about six and a half miles wide in Soviet territory, with no fortifications to avoid breaking up the Hithonians on the Narva front.
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Associated Press
Dorpat
Narva
India Faces Severe Influenza Surge
The 1918 influenza outbreak hit India hard with a death rate far higher than in England, Ireland, and Wales. India’s population stood around 315 million, about nine times that of the cited regions, amplifying the impact.
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India
Nuenza
Eingland
Fingland
Wales
Evidence Disappears From Jersey County Office
In Middlesex County New Jersey crime was said to be stamped out except near the New Brunswick detectives’ office where a gallon of evidence for illegal liquor prosecutions vanished. The stock of evidence on land vanished as well, requiring special guards. Overshoes and umbrellas also disappeared as if by magic, forcing detectives to store belongings away from the office.
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Jersey City
N. J
International News Services
Stirieker
Middlesex County
New Brunswick
Pellier
Janvrin Signs 1920 Card contract with Cardinals
Hal Janvrin formerly of the Red Sox and Senators has secured a 1920 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. He states he is in fine health after a pneumonia attack last winter and expects to give Manager Branch Rickey his best efforts next season.
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Boston
Hal Janvrin
Red Sox
Senators
St. Louis Cardinals
Janvrin
Branch Rickey
Mayor to Return to Office After Absence
Mayor Wilson is set to be back on duty at City Hall this morning after weeks away in the South. The couple had been en route from New York and were expected to arrive in Bridgeport on early trains.
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New York
Mayor Wilson
City Hall
South
India Congress President Calls Nation to Mourn Murdered Leaders
Motil Nehru in his inaugural address at Amritsar mourns the murder of fellow leaders, pledges peace, criticizes martial law and British India administration. He notes deaths linked to wartime upheaval and urges restraint as the Hunter Commission investigations proceed.
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Amritsar
British India
Associated Press
Indian Nation Congress
Motil Nehri
Sai Jal Nehru
Wilson
Nomination of Officers at Quonocock Lodge of Odd Felld
Nomination of officers for the coming year occurred at the 1089 Broad Street hall of Pequonnoock Lodge. H MacCrossen was named Noble Grand, Ei Williams vice grand, Hi Zumstag recording secretary, M Tinolds treasurer, and T Haviland trustee for three years. Election to be held at the next meeting Tuesday night following nominations.
Watch Night Service at St George's Episcopal Church
St George's Episcopal Church holds a watch night service with a midnight Eucharist at 14:39. Rector Rev Huo EB Ki offers a short address while the parish choir tours the neighborhood singing hymns in the vicinity of the church.
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St. George's Episcopal Church
Huo EB
Judge Thomas Hara Dies After Coast Guard Role
Thomas Hara, judge and former deputy to the second administration, died at 63 in Chicago after involvement in Sur reservations and diplomacy with Britain over Nicaragua. An ad touts a quinine laxative, noting only one Bromo Quinine bottle with EB. W. Grove signature priced at 80 cents.
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Thomas O'Hara DI Chieago
Thomas Hara
United
Great Britain
Afosqu Coast
Nicaragua
Agenls
Ea As
W. Grove
Daily Prayer Meetings in Worcester Burlesque Theatre
Worcester mass reports daily noon prayer meetings to be held at the Grand Theatre starting January 4. Initiated by the Church of Deration with representatives from Protestant churches, Milton B. Pratt chairs the federation. Meetings aim to revive Worcester and will finish shortly before the matinee.
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Worcester
Mass
Grand Theatre
Church of Deration
Milton B. Pratt
Federation
New Music Device Delivers Roll Powered Notes
A musician faces a device that streams music on a roll as notes pass by, allowing control of tempo without turning pages. The invention enables players to read ahead and adjust speed to match performance needs.
Charged with Theft Embezzlement Case Involving Team Funds
William Henry of 381 Myrtle Avenue was arrested yesterday on embezzling 178 from the Young Emmets football team funds. He will be arraigned in City Court this morning.
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Young
Emmets
William Henry
Myrtle Avenue
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