Trustees in Whitman bankruptcy case face deadlock
Creditors clash over the appointment of a trustee in the Whitman bankruptcy. Referee John Banks selected Robert C. Allett after no candidate secured a majority. The meeting also discussed a second mortgage of 23,000 and a $6,000 bonus, with a $500 attorney fee, amid ongoing dispute among creditors and attorneys.
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Storne
F. Rivkin
Standardize Motor Truck Repair Bases Washington Dec Y1
Motor truck repair bases will be standardized under plans announced by the quartermaster corps to prevent transfers from causing confusion and to eliminate unskilled tinkering. Base units worldwide will share identical design with detailed rebuild and repair plans in a shop manual guiding every worker.
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Washington
Dec
Quartermaster Corps
Cigarmakers Fail to End Pay Dispute in New Haven
New Haven December 31 A conference between committees representing 350 striking cigar makers and manufacturers failed to resolve a deadlock over higher pay extending over several weeks. Some inclination to lessen demands appeared from employees but manufacturers would not arbitrate, keeping negotiations stalled. Workers seek from $1 to $1.50 more per thousand cigars, with tobacco shippers also asking higher pay.
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New Haven
Sonié
New Haven Merchants to Curtail Electric Displays
In New Haven a movement starts among merchants to reduce light displays to conserve power. A central city restaurateur ordered his illuminated sign darkened for two months and others are expected to follow suit.
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New Haven
Milford to Hold Memorial for Missionary
Milford communities plan memorial services for Miss Saintly Pruden and other local notices amid cold weather. The town hall service honors a home missionary who funded many schools, with Rev. Calhoun delivering the sermon and a large turnout reported.
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Man bets his town has best fire department
A resident asserts his town’s Fire Department is the nation’s top while emphasizing local pride and belief in the unit’s prowess. The claim reflects local booster sentiment and confidence in emergency services.
Midnight Burlesque Show Delights Park Theater Crowd
The Park theater opened a midnight engagement with George F. Belfrage’s Hip Hip Hooray Girls. The performance drew a large orderly audience and showcased clean, lively burlesque with mermaid diving acts and strong stage direction.
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the Park Theater
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Ernest Lynch Will
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New Year's Eve Fight Ends With Assault Charge
Henry Shanosky and John Kohodk, both of 1087 Hallam Street, entered a saloon at Hallett and Beklley streets yesterday to celebrate New Year's Eve. They began as friends but fought. Shanosky was carried out on an ambulance stretcher after a beer bottle strike, and Kohodk was taken to the Second precinct on an assault charge.
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Shipping Board Plans Faster Shipbuilding With Shifts
President Wilson toured the Shipping Board offices in Washington on December 21 and conferred with Chairman Harvey. He appeared pleased as Wurley described plans to speed construction by double and triple shifts and to install electric lighting to enable night work while seeking additional labor from other industries.
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American Troops in France Lift Allied Morale in New War Review
Secretary Baker reports that American forces, though limited in action, have heartened the Allies and boosted faith in final victory. British breakthroughs at Cambrai and Passchendaele plus French gains at Chemin Des Dames stabilize the western front. Italian defenses hold while Austro German efforts shift to new targets along Monte Asolone and Piave. Russia faces German influence moves as Petrograd hosts German officers and a Balkan command is named. Palestine sees continued British gains toward Jerusalem.
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Huns Lose Gain Made at Cambrai
News from Cambrai reports French cooperation with Italy yielding advances and captures. About 1,400 prisoners, 60 machine guns, and seven large guns were taken. In Palestine, General Allenby’s forces push toward Jerusalem, securing key roads. The US and Allies anticipate final victory despite Russia’s ceasefire. Brest-Litovsk talks prompt cautious Allied reactions. a British premier reply is anticipated after official presentation.
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Officer Makes Error In Sending Troops To Nowhere
A reserve officer in the ordnance bureau was blamed for issuing an order that sent a group of new soldiers to Raritan New Jersey to report to a base that did not exist. The force endured rapid movement with no serious losses. In Mesopotamia allied forces continue to solidify positions. The Russian contingent under Marshal has refused to accept the armistice decree from Petrograd and fights vigorously with the British.
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Nurse Saves Two People From Operation
A nurse aided two patients deemed unable to be saved by doctors. A friend urged Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach trouble and the nurse recommended it to patients. Now both are reported well. The ad claims the remedy removes mucous in the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose is said to convince with money refund. Rik én's Drug Store Advertisement.
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