Battery C Last Shot on Meuse Front
Connecticut native Captain O Neill led Battery C Fifty sixth artillery from Fort Wright through mountain training and action on Meuse front. Battery fired last shot at 10 55 amid ceasefire orders. unit’s Bridgeport roots trace to Eleventh Colorado C A C merged with 125 regulars for overseas service after Fort Wright training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ater
Connecticut
Fifty-sixth Artillery
Fort Wright
O’neills
Bridgeport
Carpenter
Attery C
Fisher's
Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Relief for Constipation
Dr Edwards reveals Olive Tablets as a substitute for calomel to ease constipation and liver sluggishness. The sugar coated olive colored pills are said to relax the bowels without forcing action, promising quick, sure relief with one or two tablets at bedtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Calomel
Qing
Marine and Navy Calls Not Barred
The article notes continued navy and marine corps inductions and entrainments, with draft boards to proceed and Sunday examinations for the 18 year old class while older classifications halt. It discusses large manpower needs, ships and supplies for Europe, and enlistment standards including citizenship, literacy, height, vision, and skin health considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Marine’ Corps
America
Marine Corps
France
Army
New Restaurant to Open New Year's Eve in Bridgeport
Laurence Tobin of Phuhelonia announces a new restaurant opening on New Year’s Eve in Bridgeport with downstairs eating space and upstairs dining and dance floor. Campaign leaders report large donations from local businesses and organizations totaling $118,022 to support a community effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Tobin
Phuhelonia
National
Restatuurant Corporation
Bridgeport
Dorsen
Main Street
Tobin
Sightseers barred from Europe amid war aftermath
Washington officials say no place in Europe for the average sightseer as embassies report applications for European passage. Government transport limits, plus ongoing needs of food resources, prevent entry for nonessential travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasilington
Europe
Inington
Petision
Jeurope
British Isles
German Plea for Preliminary Peace Conference Likely to Fail
The article notes German foreign secretary Solf proposes a preliminary peace conference, but Washington views it as unnecessary and potentially complicating the main talks. Secretary Lansing signals openness to food shipments to Germany with assurances of order and equity. The piece discusses postwar trade, treaties, and how the Versailles framework may guide final peace and the reestablishment of international commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fac
Lansing
Dr. Self
United States
Supreme War Council
Versailles
Friedrich Ebert
Germany
Dr. Solt
Carved Karver Rests Comfortably at Hospital
Philiparver, wits stulies about shoulders and face de ink, is resting at St. Vincent's hospital after a late Tuesday night slashing affray. Mike Chatolis Andrew live and Benjamin St. Lawrence were among three men arraigned in city court and the cases continued to November 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philiparver
St. Vincent's Hospital
Mike Chatolis
Andrew Live
Benjamin St. Lawrence
Maren
Gore
Arver
Battle Over Head Injury at Plant No 7
A dispute at Plant No 7 by the Crane Company involving Adans Chasti n, 36 Allen Street, and Mike Bani ski led to Barnaski sustaining dangerous head wounds from a bottle. Barnaski received $140 in damages. both men were taken to hospital and police. City court actions were expected this morning.
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Adans Chastin
Allen Street
Mike Baniski
Barnaski
I Barnaski
Vincent'’s Hospital
Mhasisi
Arenedt
War chest quotas met in three states amid drive
New York report shows state surpassing its war chest goal as 13.9 million total including New York City. Michigan Delaware and New Mexico also report substantial subscriptions. Workers in clothing industries participate in eight hour day demand amid nationwide drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United War Work Campaign
John R. Mott
New York State
New York City
Michigan
Delaware
New Mexico
Standard Shipbuilding Corporation
Strike of 15 000 Telegraphers in the Southeast Averted
A planned strike involving more than 15 000 telegraphers on southern railroads was postponed after Washington advice allegedly warranted the delay. The delay comes as union leaders await a wage increase decision from Director General McAdoo.
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South
Great Reserve To Be Created From Page One
General Pershing's staff will draft a plan for expanding the army as plans for universal military training are considered. Demobilization of officers will be handled as a separate issue while a reserve corps and an enlisted reserve are developed. The status of the Noel administration and Fuel Administrator Curheld will be announced, with supervision continuing until peace treaty signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
United States
Senerih Stalt
Neill
oMeers
Cemany
Noel
Curheld
Notive
Jr Girfigll
King George thanks US for aid in war effort
London reports King George sending a congratulatory message to President Wilson and the American people for aid in the war. Wilson replies expressing appreciation and noting the strong partnership of interests and sentiments between Britain and the United States in achieving victory and pursuing lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George
Wilson
United States
Spi
Atlantic
Whem
Bridgeport Fire Gas Incident Leaves Man Weakened
A resident of on Wallace Street was found unconscious from gas yesterday morning and remains in weakened condition with slim chances of recovery. Fire crews battled a blaze caused by a chemical mishap at 397 Stratford Avenue damaging property before being contained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Hospital
Doh Broren
Wallace Street
Joeen
Prank HE. Gavlus
Emergy
Speatford Avenue
Father John's Medicine Aids Grip Recovery
An old advertisement touts Father John's Medicine as a safe tonic for colds grip pneumonia and body building. It claims sixty years of use and promotes strengthening the body without alcohol or dangerous drugs and without opiates or chloroform to speed recovery and combat throat troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tle
Father John
Mother Dead After Newlyweds Depart On Honeymoon
Carrie Cowles wife of Merle Cowles former superintendent of Hillside Home died soon after the wedding of her son Fred Cowles and Miss Emma Solahi. The Cowles resided at Lordship Park for the past year. Funeral planned Friday afternoon from the undertaking establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cowles
Emma
Solahi
Carrie Cowles
Merle Cowles
Flillside
Cowles
Lordship Park
French Justice Named For Alesce Lorraine PARTS
Leon Sihen advocate general to the Paris court of appeals named director of justice for Alsace Lorraine provinces. Burial planned at Lakeview cemetery. Mrs. Cowles noted as member of the Order of Eastern Star in this city.
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Alesce-Lorraine
Havas
Leon Sihen
Paris Court of Appeals
Tor the Provintes
Alsace and Lorraine
H. FB. Bishop
Mairfield Avenue
Lakeview Cemetery
Cowles
Order of Astern Star
Five Gore submarines arrive in Landskrona Sweden
Five Gore men submarines arrived at Landskrona in southern Sweden on Wednesday and asked naval authorities to intern them. The submarine commanders said they did not dare return to Germany.
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UROWN
Sweden
Tonnon
Goreman
Lands
Krona
Copenhagen
Germany
Steamer Pennsylvaniat Destroyed by Fire at Sea
The steamer Pennsylvaniat, loading saltpetre at Iquique, Chile, was completely destroyed by fire on November 14. All crew members reported unharmed.
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Meuse
E. F. von Weilbers
Raybes
American Chain Company
L. H. Mills Company
Interident
Slayrson
Oxio
Newtown
Amon Mmratford
Lordship
Divise
Fev
W. Horace Day
Theotal
S. H. Bulnd
A. ‘Mingliehard
EB. J. Cook
David ~ Armstrong
Weayes
Alice
Bacehier
Bridgeph Rer Co
Bridgeport Ding .Co
R. Mo
J. P. Bullard
Ce M. Bullard
Inthian Lodge
A. M
Olhunbla Nut and Bolt Co
Stuart Canfield
David &. C
George M. A
MT. Léy
Ehner H
Te I L. Sterrett
A. Jennings
Harmony ‘Nai
W. We
Austin Jeniine Stone Co
Jacob Bros
Eam
Avery
And
Orman
John C
and Moss
Eph H. Savard
James 4. Riley
D. Riley
W. Woolworth Co
Tean
E. N Sperry
S. Spargo
Louis el
Horace Smith
Tesin Sanford Stoddar
Dr. Edwards
Marine and Navy
Menora
Nsnt
Seymour Tasy
New Haven
Cutler
Jacob E. Klein
First-R
Port Nat's Bank
Crane Co
Bridgeport Brass Co
Burns & Bassick Co
H. Carter
Ambrose Eam
J. H. Redgate
N. W. Bishop
Rev
W. H. Day
Charles FP. Greene
Daniel E. Johnson
Rev. A. Alison, Jr
Huda
Bernard P. Salzman
J. A. H. Robinson
Lynn W. Ailson
James 2. Burns
Ed. Goodsell
T. T. Phillips
R. BE
E. FY. VonWettberg
Gen
A. J. Smith
Stratford
Eliott
W. Peck
Executive Committee
Chaski
Newark
M’adoo
Britain
Brussels
Royal Wilson
Axminster
Joy Price
Ful Rugs
Val
Wb Joy Price
Henkle
Wee Co
Vaughn Bridgeport
State
Broad Sts
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