Roosevelt Visit Deemed Family Affair in Washington
Senator Smoot says Colonel Theodore Roosevelt plans a Washington trip to see his daughter Mrs. Longworth and stay with family for a few days. Smoot stresses no political significance and no 1920 boom, while noting War program talks may occur. Also mentions Congress likely grants seven years to prohibit tobacco use.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Ren Smoot
Utah
Oyster Bay
Senator Smoot
Southport Weather Records Coldest in Years at 13 Below
Southport reports 13 degrees below zero the coldest in years with sections at 18 below. Water pipes burst and coal shortages cause hardship for many families. Local events include a January 17 war rally at Pequot library auditorium with Rev. Keefe and Mayor Clifford Wilson to speak. The Liberty chorus will perform, and admission is low. Community notes cover Pathfinders knitting for Red Cross, Red Cross pageant attendance in Bridgeport, and Red Cross sewing suspended for the week due to travel for New Year’s.
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Southport
Pequot
William EH. Keefe
Plainfield
State Council of Defense
Clifford LB
Pathfinders
Pathfinder Girls
Wakeman Memmorial
Margaret Oliphant
Red Cross
Fairfield
Bridgeport
Trinity Church
Gordon W. Banks
John Street
Boston
Fire at New York Navy Yard Closes Yard During Alarm
Fire broke out today at the New York navy yard causing a 90 minute lockdown. Sailors were posted at ten foot intervals around the yard and workmen were barred from entry or departure as crews fought the blaze.
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New York
New York Navy Yard
British Casualties Reach 70 527 in December
London reports total British casualties in December at 70 527 with officers 1 045 and men 14 505 killed or died of wounds. From December 26 to 31 casualties were 9 951, including 65 officers and 2 050 killed or died of wounds and 238 officers and 7 589 wounded or missing.
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London
Ancient Cathedral Destroyed by Bombs Over Padua
Rome reports Padua cathedral facade torn down by bombs dropped by enemy airmen. The city suffered a second raid on Saturday night with three killed and three wounded. The Santo basilica the municipal museum and other sites were damaged along with the Carmini church and St. Valentine church.
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Rome
Padua
War Office
the Santo
Carmini
French Advance In Monte Region Captures Northern Front Positions
Rome reports the French seized positions between Osteria di Montecreno and Marazine on the Monte front. They also took about 1,400 prisoners, 60 machine guns and seven cannons. The note ends with an unrelated commercial ad fragment.
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Rome
Monte, Tomba
Osteria di Montecreno
Marazine
War Office
Sues for Lost Profit By City's Delay
Bridgeport delays seven weeks in bridge construction lead Hidward JjeV Tompkins Inc to sue for 200000 dollars. Claims include higher costs from $204717 to $210120, unpaid contract payments, restricted site access, and tool losses totaling 621058.50 with 8192.64 damages. Also Anna and Dave Schappals sue August Schappals of Danbury to recover 200 on a 3309 note dating May 26, 1913, with installments overdue since 1914. Foreclosure of mortgages and land possession sought. The report notes an average Italian soldier height of five and a half feet. Berlin reports British gains on the Cambrai front near La Vacquerie with heavy losses.
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Bridgeport
Hidward Jjev
Tompkins, Inc
Anna
Dave Schappals
August
Schappals
Groon
Berlin
London
Cambrai Front
la Vacquerie
War Office
Miss Riker Becomes Bride of Lieut Perry
Miss Charlotte Riker becomes the bride of Lieutenant Hoyt O. Perry at St Pauls Episcopal Church in Fairfield. Ceremony officiated by Rev Allan E Beeman. Bride wore satin with pearl veil. bouquet of white orchids and lilies of the valley. Attendants included Louise Atwater Alice Curtis Frances Riker Charlotte Stone. Best man Walter Perry. ushers chaired by Bertram Ainsworth and several lieutenants. Reception at the bride’s home. Sherry of New York catered. Speidel’s Orchestra provided music. News items note town court quiet, soldiers visiting, and Red Cross efforts with a January 4 food conservation event and upcoming meetings.
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Fairfield
Charlotte Riker
Andrew L. Riker
Hoyt O. Perry
John H. Perry
Southport
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Allan E.beeman
Louise Atwater
Alice Curtis
Bridgeport
Frances Riker
Charlotte Stone
New York City
Bertram Ainsworth
Walter Perry
Lawrence Riker
Jose Machado
Robert Lee
George Wells
Joel Goldth
Patrick Carroll
Corporal Andrews
Camp Devens
William Oqertel
Oliver Gould Jennings
Osborn Fill
New York
Babies’hospital
Jascha
Heifetz
Angell
William B. Glover
Frrederick A. Burr
de Ver Warner
Samuel
Wheeler
Joseph L. Hetzel
Ruth B. Matt
Annie B. Jennings
Girls Friendly Society of
St.Paul's Church
Red Cross
Church Street
Congregational Church
Fifty Polish Recruits Leave for Camp Niagara
About 0 Polish recruits will leave this afternoon for Camp Niagara Canada. They come from Ansonia Branford New Britain New Haven and Bridgeport. They will go first to New York for New Year then to Canada. Camp Niagara hosts about 26000 Polish youths and is funded by Canada and the Polish military commission of the United States. Transports are donated by Franco. Bridgeport men depart today at 4 10 pm and others may join. Vibrant Polish rally last night featured songs and speeches urging service for a free Poland. Six volunteers were recruited at Sunday meetings two in Milford and Branford plus a Polish fundraising total of 140. A Pittsburgh HQ move to New York January 2 will aid operations. next recruit meeting is Sunday January 4 in New Haven at Styts Street Polish hall hosted by Jesien and Soyda aiming to net 49 more recruits.
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Camp Niagara
Canada
Ansonia
Branford
New Britain
New Haven
Bridgeport
New York
Metropolis
Niagara
Polish Military Commission
United States
Jesien
Milford
Pittsburgh
Polish Legion
Styts Street
Soyda
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Marjorie Northrop
Southport Fire Department
Main Street
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ASTON
Thomas R. Aston
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Middle West
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Stewart Iron Works
Chalmers Motor Cars
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Fairfield Aves
Telephone Barnum
Miss Riker
Lieut
Perry
Bagdad
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the Electric Shop
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United Illuminating
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Mullin’s Typewriter
Poli Bldg
Corona Pulding Typewriter
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