Letters Reveal Wood Not Sent Overseas in 1918
The Republican prints a June 1918 White House letter from Woodrow Wilson explaining why General Wood was not sent to the front. Wilson cites General Pershing’s opposition and the risk of controversy, noting Wood’s abilities and use in training soldiers in America.
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White House
Washington
Republian
Tam
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Pershine
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France
Community Fraternal and Civic Groups Meet in Bridgeport Town
A dense list of tonight meetings across Bridgeport venues includes the St Oxkenuck tribe IO at R M Red Men's hall Stratford. Bridgeport lodge 1 O Q M 651 State St. Jr O TA M 15 Fairfield Ave. Loyalty lodge IOOF 164 Pioneer. Sons of St George 396 Stratford Ave. Borroneo Glen club St Charles hall East Main St. Samuel H Harris lodge I C 1087 Broad St. Sigma Tata Phi at St Pauls Episcopal. Bridgeport Firemen Sick Benefit Assoc 274 Middle St. Comitato Generale Bridgeport society 474 East Washington Ave. Hungarian Workingmen Choral 818 Syruce St. Young People's Christian Association 244 Pine St. Court Norden F of A 1057 Broad St. Orient Chapter Order of the Hartar Star Masonic Temple Pewitt Clinton Inden of Perfection AASR Masonic Temple. East Endham W O W Union and St Venues Dorset Workers 547 Main St. Electrical Workers 310 Fairfield Ave. Typographical Union 170 Elm St. Naomi Lodge O S of E 62 Cannon St. Harry W Congdon Post American Legion. Denmark Lodge Danish Brotherhood 1119 Broad St. Heine Lodge O D H 8 657 Last Main St.
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Oxkenuck Tribe
Stratford
Bridgeport Lodge
State Street
Bridgeport Council, Jr. O. TA
Fairfield Avenue
Loyalty Lodge
I. O
Pioneer Lodge
Sons of St. George
Stratford Avenue
Borroneo Glen Club
St. Charles
East Main Street
Samuel H. Harris Lodge
I. C
Broad Street
Sigma Tata Phi Society
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Bridgeport Firemen’s Sick Benefit Association
Middle Street
Comitato Generale
Talano Ai
Bridgeport Society
Washington Avenue
Hungarian Workingmen's Choral Society
Syruce Street
Young People’s Christian Aasociation
Pine Street
Court Norden
Orient Chapter
Order of the Harter Star
Masonic Temple
Pewitt Clinton
East Endham
Dorset Workers
Main Street
Electrical
Elmweet
Naomi Lodge
Cannon Street
Harry W. Congdon Post
Denmark Lodge
Danish Brotherhood
Broad Atree
Heine Lodge
Last Main Street
Robbery Report Near Crescent Avenue Man Snatched Bill
Frank Menelio of 156 Crescent Avenue was robbed of $10 on Saturday night after a man offered to sell him a pawn ticket to redeem a violin for $8. As Menelio prepared to change the bill in a store, the thief snatched an $18 note and fled. Fitchmuir ad promotes True Cough Balsam for cough relief and grippe.
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Frank Menelio
Crescent Avenue
Menelico
Wilson and Harding remembered in a nation’s grief
Washington report recalls Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding during their final years. Wilson suffered paralysis after a long illness while Harding faced death during a western speaking tour. Harding’s funeral saw Wilson attend in seclusion, and Wilson later defended Harding against disrespectful reactions at a vaudeville screening.
Great War President Dies As He Sought to Have All World Live
Woodrow Wilson dies after long illness, as the nation mourns a leader famed for peace. President Coolidge orders mourning actions, flags lowered, and a national memorial planned with burial in Washington or at the Mount Saint Albans cathedral, while public tributes and private remembrances continue across the country.
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Ams
Legatic
Oo Am
W . Daughter
Mieis Bower
Willian Go McAdco
Lington
Ana Tratn
National
Mount Saint Albans
Westminister Abbey
England
Men of Congress
Milestones Marking the Life of Woodrow Wilson
A chronology of Woodrow Wilson's life from birth in Staunton Virginia on December 28 to death in Washington on February 3 1924. It covers Princeton education New Jersey governorship 1910 presidential nomination 1912 election war entry 1917 expedition to France Versailles treaty 1919 Senate clashes over the League of Nations a nervous breakdown in 1919 paralysis in 1919 retirement 1921 and death 1924.
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Federated Press
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Marding
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League of Nations
Harding
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Associated Press
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France
Senate
Wichita
Kansas
The Later Years of Woodrow Wilson Retired Life
The piece recalls Woodrow Wilson’s life after leaving the White House, noting modest retirement earnings, substantial savings from earlier salaries, and rising book royalties. It highlights limited public activity, rare public appearances, and his selective writings with Baker, while detailing interactions surrounding attendance at Harding’s funeral and a few wartime memories.
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Umes
Fle Pnce
Heman
Whko
Prident Harding
White House
Wilsh
Lombardo Blinded by Bad Whiskey In Hotel Confusion
Lombardo resisted arrest after being blinded by whiskey, dragging a struggle at the Lombardo case. Police dragged him into the Kreinet building as the Second Preem is tion neared, with a prosecutor accusing him of assault and resisting officers. Findings mention a broken whiskey bottle and a patrol confrontation at Mansillon Street.
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Lorbardo
Hi Ashile
Mansillon Street
Lombardo Hested
Lombardo
Krecinet
Doyle
Enert
Lombardo News
FALTS FROM CAR LEADS TO INJURIES AT UNION SQUARE YARDS
Reported accident at the Union Square freight yards where Troward Holleran fell from a freight car suffering a sprained knee and body abrasions. He was treated by Dr. All Sekerak and transported to a hospital for care amid a shaky transcription of the incident. An advertisement for Baker's Certified Flavoring is also noted in the text.
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Union Square
Troward Holleran
Dr. All, Sekerak
Timergenvy
Fall's challenge decision moves toward oil counsel reshuffle
General in the Wilson cabinet writes to President Coolidge denying prior knowledge of accepting an appointment as oil counsel. He confirms no direct or indirect employment by J. Doheny and notes discussions led to possible new submissions to Congress. Senator Atlee Pomerene of Ohio slated to be considered in days.
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Woodrow Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Wilson
Coollénc
Oll Tases
Tvice
Gregory
White House
Iave
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J. Doheny
California
Dent Canlige
New
Special Oil Counsel
Ine Pomerene
Ohio
Principal Events during Two Administrations of Wilson
Washington February 8 Associated Press lists key actions and policies of Wilsons two terms. Highlights include World War involvement, treaty ratification failures, arbitration efforts with Britain Japan and others, occupation of Haiti Santo Domingo and Vera Cruz, purchases of Danish West Indies, nonrecognition of forced leaders in Latin America and Russia, establishment of federal banking and regulatory bodies, expansion of government owned ships and railroads, direct senatorial elections and nationwide prohibitions, selective service, labor and tax laws, and major transportation and communications reforms plus naval expansion in the Pacific.
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Haiti
Santo Domingo
Vera Cruz
Danish West Indies
Latin America
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Tariff Commission
Shipping Guard and Emergency Fleet Corporation
War Risk Bureau
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Employee’ Compensation Commission
Alaska
Chemical Foundation
Pacific Battle Fleet
Pacific
Engineers Club to Elect On Thursday`
Norton Worcester engineers to be principal sneakers at an engineers club meeting after the annual banquet. The banquet is at the Stratfield. Officers will be elected when the meeting adjourns at p o clock.
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Engineers Club
Norton Company
Worcester
Armeeting
Bridgeport Brass Company
Stratfield
At & P
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