Belgium Celebrates Royal Return After Four Years War
Brussels crowns four and a half years of German occupation with the king and queen's return. Crowds fill Boulevard Adolphe Max as joy erupts in song and light. King Albert thanks Burgomaster Max and Cardinal Mercier for leadership and resilience. The Allied victory and American aid are hailed as saving Europe from famine and oppression.
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Brussels
Associated Press
Wis
Bond
Aeing
Een
Europe
Gall
Cty
Ghent
Boulevard Due Nord
Adolphe Max
Tamois
Adolphe Ajax
Max
Reuter
Albert
Burgo
Smaster
Cardinal Mercier
Burgomaster
Belgium
Fially
Theivas
Gorgomaster
America
Italy War Losses Stated by Captain Sapelli Forum Talk
Captain Alessandro Sapelli spoke at United Church on America's Allied role and Italy's wartime losses. He cited 1,500,000 Italian casualties and 9,000,000 mobilized with 5,500,000 sent to service, compared to American needs. He defended Italy's alliance, critiqued German propaganda, and praised Allied liberty. He recalled events at Tel Aviv and criticized Belgian governors, while praising American-Italian ties and seeking closer relations. The talk touched on Wilson and European peace plus Belgian gratitude.
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Alessandro Sapelli
Africa
United Church
America
Halo
Ore’ Pelli
Sapelli
Italy
United States
Lusitania
Belgium
France
Russia
Orisons
Sapeli
Sapelfi
Baron von Bissing
Telsium
Bissing
Cardinal Mercier
Palkenhaugsen
Germany
Merciey
Wilson
Europe
Lercier
Max
Germains
Associated Press
Americans
Ex Kaiser's Host Says He Is Unwelcome Guest
Amsterdam reports that William Hohenzollern remains at Amerongen castle as an interned former German emperor. He starts each day with a castle walk and attends services by Count von Bentinck or his son, then another garden stroll. Local officials debate motor transport, while village pastor dines with his party. Local notables also visit, and Dutch papers criticize special telephone facilities for him.
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Amsterdam
William Hohenzotern
Amerobgen Castle
Count von Bentinak
Hig Sake
Oe Soma
Turbulent postwar Europe described by officials and unions
Vienna faces food shortages and rising unrest as tyers plans aid and American troops urged to stabilize disputed Austrian territories. Berlin and Karlsruhe react to revolutionary shifts with proclamations, while Kiel and Hamburg push for workers councils control and socialization of key industries. Swiss reports flag Germany-Switzerland telegraph disruption.
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Terlin
Associated Press
Soldierst and Workers’ Council
Greter Kiel
Liebknecht
Ten Thousand Letters Arrive From Overseas in Bridgeport
Ten thousand letters from soldiers overseas arrived on the French line steamship Rochambeau in New York and were to be delivered in Bridgeport today. Possmaster Charles Terene announced the shipments last night as they were sorted for delivery across the city.
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Ocean
New York
Rochambeau
Bridgeport
Charles Tereene
War Red Cross Garment Totals Revealed in Report
New York November report from American Red Cross headquarters shows 14,089,000 garments completed for the war effort plus 253,190,000 surgical dressings, 800 hospital garments and 1,464,000 refugee garments produced by workers.
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New York
American Red Cross
Peace Table to Set Such Limits on Armistice talks
Diplomatic circles discuss phases of peace preliminaries to begin around January with a protocol signing aimed for late February. The armistice would be renewed. interallied sessions in December will involve President Wilson. Marshal Foch rejects German protests and the United States and allies stand firm on armistice terms. Prince and Princess Murat offer residence in Paris for Wilson during his stay.
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Wilson
Marshal Foch
Hay
Solf
Wvhis
Doubness
The
Hague
United States
Paris
Havas
Echo de Paris
Clemenceau
London
Marshall Foch
Pats
Joachim Murab
Rue de Momecan
Wilfrid Vin
Washington
Achie Murat
Princesses Murat
Chateau de Chambly
Department of the
Oise
Prince Murat
Ously
Must Act Now to Keep Present Auto Numbers
The Department of Motor Vehicles announced that persons wishing to retain their present automobile numbers must forward properly filed applications to the Hartford office before December 1, with a check or money order. Applications received after December 1 will receive markers in numerical order. No numbers are reserved at Bridgeport or New Haven offices.
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Vienna
Associated Press
Andreas Osseinaci
Fiume
Department of Motor Vehicles
Hartford
Department
Bridgeport
New Haven
Two Automobiles Smashed On Milford Turnpike
At Milford Turnpike yesterday 3 PM two cars collided while attempting to pass a Ford. Mercer owned by Francis L Bartlett of New York driven by John Fahs of New York struck Gilbert Copple of 532 Hartford Avenue, destroying both vehicles. The Mercer rammed into a high bunk.
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Mercer
Francis L Bartlett
New York City
John 2. Fahs
New York
Gilbert Copple
Har- Tal Avenue
Houses Ready by March at Bridgeport Company
Bridgeport housing company expects houses under construction to be finished by late February or early March. Manager William H. Ham said that in ten weeks about a dozen structures will be completed and others ready for occupancy shortly afterward.
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Bridgeport Housing Company
William H. Ham
Assault Allegations Involving Brie Brothers and Boncola
Paul Brie John Brie and Alexander Boncola were arrested on an assault charge after a late night brawl with Anthony Hoesany. Hoesany claimed provocation by the trio. All three were released on $1100 bond each.
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Paul
John Brie
Alexander Boncola
Elsworth Straet
Anthony Hoesany
Bostwick Avenue
Hoesany
Four Casualties Reported at East Side Event
Report from the Second precinct describes a chaotic scene with multiple injured and several detainees. Named victims include Benny Snetko and Charles Detsk among others, with injuries ranging from scalp lacerations to a broken nose. Prisoners held under bonds set at $140 each, except Benny and Mrs Snetko with bail $250.
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Second Precinct
Benny Snetko
Wilard Street
Tamrud Sergel
Willard Street
Perazine
Seaview Avenue
John Oeleck
Morris Markasm
Jane Street
Paul Hoak
Boston Avenue
Charles Dersk
Hallett Street
Peter Loko
Hallett Stree Ohn Brovalvielly
Willardser
Paul Barkaskinteh
Reilly Street
Charles Detsk
Mo Harkasm
Mrg. Snetivo
Armenians Call for Armenian Independence in Cairo
In Cairo a meeting of Armenian representatives from Egypt urged immediate recognition of a provisional Armenian government. They demanded withdrawal of Turkish troops from Armenia and replacement by Allied and Armenian contingents, stating the Armenian nation seeks independence and sovereignty over all of Armenia and condemning barbarous acts by Turks.
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Faris
Egypt
Cairo
Vesoly
Wilson Deckaying
Armenia
Assault arrests prompt city court arraignment
Franks Misher of 8 Lescia shreer and William Flarisk of 35 Laurel Court were arrested Saturday night charged with assault on Adolph Dombroski of 12% Wordin Avenue. They will be arraigned in city court this morning.
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Franks Misher
Lescia Shreer
William Flarisk
Laurel ~ Court
Adolph Dombroski
Wordin Avenue
Wesleyan swimmer wounded in action from class of 1918
Word reached Wesleyan University that Sergeant Arthur M. Teagles, long affiliated with the Wesleyan swimming women team for three years, has been severely wounded in action. A member of the class of 1918, his home is Washington, New Jersey.
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Middletown
Conn
Wesleyan University
Arthur ML. Teagles
Wesleyan
Washington, N. J
Obituary notices for Reynolds Borgardus Frenek Costello Downey and Roman
Obituaries list multiple deaths with funerals planned or held. John J Reynolds died Friday with services at Hawley and Wilmot. Finney L Stervertage Gas Appliance Exchange executive died yesterday. Cora Hall Bogardus a former bookkeeper died yesterday. George Frenek 29 died Saturday. funeral tomorrow from home and St Johns church. John Costello died yesterday after hospital stay. services tomorrow from sister’s home and St. Charles church. Charlies A Downey died yesterday morning. funeral tomorrow from his late home and St. Charles church. William Roman died Saturday afternoon at 102 Manford avenue. survived by wife and five children.
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John J. Reynolds
John J. Reynolds Ald
Hawley and
Wilmot
State, Street
Harvey 06
Stervete
Finney L. Stervreet
Gas Appliance Exchange
Pakrfield Avenue
Welogk
Brooklawn Park
Cora Hatl Bogardus
Cora Hall Borgadus
I Broke Street
A. W. Wallace Paltery
George Freneik
Ceorge Freneik
George Freneiik
Brooks Street
St. John’s Church
St. Michael’s Cemetery
John Costello
Berkshire Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Peck and Lines Company
Middle Streen
Costerlo
Charlies A. Downey
Charlies A, Downey
Thomas J. Downey
State Street
Americans on German soil amid occupation relief
Dispatches describe Americans in the Remich Treves area meeting courteous German troops and oxen hauling supplies. Paris notes rapid curtailment of U S naval forces in European ports with homeward troop transport focus and Hrest as repair base. Luxemburg reports Allied aircraft and Pershing’s movements. British frontier advances north of Luxemburg and American occupation forces settle along the German border with Seventh corps attached to oversee back areas.
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Walle
Remich- Treves
Moselle
Paris
Hrest
Luxemburg
Seventh Corps
Haan
Army of Occupation
Seventh Army Corps
Devon Firemen Regret Mixup Over Firehouse
At a Devon Hose company meeting the unit adopted resolutions regretting the recent dispute over a dance fundraiser for War Workers. Firemen objected to youth organizers using the firehouse before its planned ceremony next month, but the committee stated the department remains ready to aid patriotic efforts.
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Devon
Devon Hose Company
No. 4d, Inc
War Workers Fund
Arthur Butlin
MM. W. Cramgon
B. T. Osgood
A. K E. Larsen
Milford Driver Held After Two Cars Collide
James Lycovizk of 185 Whitney Avenue Milford was driving toward Main Street when he tried to pass a stationary car and struck it. His vehicle turned over, was badly damaged, and he was arrested for operating an automobile under the influence of liquor. He had sold the wrecked car for $100 before arrest.
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James Lycovizk
Whitney Avenue
New Maven
Milford
Lycovizk
Lycovizi
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