Germans Told to Address Pleas to All Allied Chiefs
Secretary Lansing said he acknowledged Dr Solf's appeal for a broader peace effort and warned Germans not to rely only on the United States. A German message to President Wilson requests plenipotentiaries be sent quickly to The Hague or another city to avert famine and general disaster.
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Dr. Solf
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Germany
Berlin
London
Associated Press
Wilson
Hague
Tag Day Sets City In Motion For War Drive
Bright and early hundreds of women, boys and girls will patrol principal streets to post patriotic tags for the United War Work drive. The slogan Everyone Wear a Tag urges citizens to display the badge, with taggers targeting those not showing their support. Early tagging and cheerful demeanor are advised to boost the drive toward raising funds and morale.
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Fox
Weather Forecast for New England This Weekend
Washington report notes fair skies in New England for Saturday and likely Sunday with little temperature change. Almanac data lists sunrise at 6:47 a.m., sunset at 5:84 p.m., high water around 9:16 p.m., low water at 2:40 a.m., and the moon setting early.
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New England
Dollar Coal Price Increase Takes Effect Monday
The local fuel administration sanctioned a rise in coal prices after Monday, raising stove egg and chestnut coal by one dollar per ton to 12.45. The increase follows higher miners wages, with dealers absorbing a small share of the rise.
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T. J. Pardy
Holland Nervous About Ex Kaiser
Washington reports grave apprehension over the presence of the former German emperor and his family in Holland. Officials fear unrest may threaten the monarchy as Bolshevism appears to gain traction among Dutch supporters.
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Washington
Holland
War Work Drive Nears Target With Strong City Support
The United War Work drive gains momentum as Bridgeport races toward a $600000 goal. Subscriptions from city factory workers reach $257299 with $81000 added in the day. School children form a key potential boost as Sunday and Monday loom. Campaign manager W Seymour Lacy urges intensified effort to meet the city’s part.
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United War
Stratfield
Bridgeport
W. Seymour Lacy
Turmoil in Europe Spurs Peace Conference Plans
Washington reports rapid changes across Europe drive allied and American leaders to speed up preparations for a great peace congress. Cables show government discussions with Paris on timing place conditions and participating nations as new states emerge daily.
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Washington
Europe
Paris
School Children Drive for United War Work Fund
Public school children are collecting funds for the United War Work campaign with officials counting the cash since yesterday and expecting results by Sunday night. Four counters handled pennies through large denomination bills as the drive continues. A full report will be released on Monday detailing the children’s patriotic effort following thrift stamp sales earlier in the year.
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United War
Reduction Seems Certain For War Revenue Measure
Washington on November 15 the Senate finance committee signaled a downward revision of the war revenue bill to about six billion dollars as Secretary McAdoo explained suggestions in a letter to Chairman Simmons. Opposition arose over proposals to drop excess profits tax and raise individual income taxes in 1920, and Republicans pressed against immediate four billion dollar 1920 tax limits. Simmons noted a majority favored the four billion target, but partisan fights ahead are likely in both houses as Republicans anticipate control next March.
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McAdoo
Senate Finance Committee
Simmons
McAdno
Shamons
Adivanea
Congress
Federal Order To Police Board Closes Cabarets
Freyler's cabaret was closed after a government order to shut all city cabarets. The Fairfield restaurant remains open, four teen employees out of work. Manager Edward Frewler said police carried out the order despite no complaints about how the business was run.
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Freyler
Edward Frewler
Goveernamment Aflevnls
President Wilson Pays Tribute To King Albert Of Belgium
President Wilson sent a cable to King Albert of Belgium on his birthday praising Belgium for its self sacrifice. He says Belgium earned a crown of glory imperishable and foresees a new, nobler life after danger, with Belgian heroes' blood not shed in vain.
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Wilson
Albert
Belgium
Brussels
Lfe
Mothers Plan Welcome for Boys Return from Battlefields
Mothers' Comfort club met at the Presbyterian church to plan welcomes for returning soldiers. Rev Alexander Ali son Jr led prayers and noted France and England's peace news. The group sang The Star Spangled Banner and heard Pvt Charles Johnson recount experiences, including a gas injury to Pvt Frank Crump.
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Mothers’ Comfort Club
Presbyterian Church
Alexander Alison, Jr
France
England
Mr. Wilson
Paul Otto Schubert
Charles Sprague
Charles Johnson
12D Ambulance Company
Frank Crump
C. S. Crosby
Beechwood Avenue
Crump
Calam Suspended Six Months By Police Board
Patrolman Frank Calam was suspended from the Fortee police force for six months after an executive session. Charged with drunkenness and disturbance at 1076 Kossuth street residence of Ir. C Goldman on September 2, Calam claimed a protective investigative motive but authorities found no supporting records. He asked to seek other employment during the suspension and was informed he could.
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Frank Calam
Ir. C. Goldman
Kossuth Street
Fortee Board
Calam
Goldman
Connecticut Company Seeks Preference in Its Bill on D and E
The Connecticut company asks a preferred claim for 20208.67 against the Danbury and Bethel Street Railway before Judge Haines in Superior Court. Counsel argues Receiver Moss Ives should pay from earnings, citing four contracts providing power and housing. claim covers money due before November 1917. Court reserved decision.
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Connection Company
Haines
Connecticut Company
Moss Ives
Danbury and Bethel Company
Danbury
Bethel
Tia
Ives
Connecticut
Danbur
Child Dies After Fall From Porch Stairs
Six year old Louis Nemero of 713 Pembroke street fell sixteen feet down a rear porch stair while playing Thursday afternoon. He was found unconscious and died last night at Bridgeport hospital from internal injuries despite medical care.
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Louis Nemero
Pembroke Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Nemero
Mae
Large Proportion Of Troops Will Be Returned Speedily
New York November 15 government plans call for quickly bringing home a large portion of the American Expeditionary Forces. Edward N Hurley Shipping Board chairman says convalescents and wounded will be first, followed by other units as plans with War Department develop. He cites 67 transports plus 125 double deck cargo ships as available, with a goal of 300,000 soldiers per month if needed, and notes imminent talks with General Pershing.
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Edward N. Hurley
United States Shipping Board
Europe
Herbert Hoover
Germany
Austria
Hurley
France
Baker
Shipping Board
Hoover
London
General Pershing
Washington
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