Chilean Attack Triggers Peru to Recall Consuls
Peru withdraws consular staff from Chile after anti Peruvian riots in Iquique and Antofagasta. Buenos Aires report notes Peruvians attacked in Iquique, consular official L Hosa removed by force. Disturbances, wrecked houses, and rumors of riots ripple through Iquique Antofagasta and Pisagua.
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Peru
Lima
Chile
Iquique
Antofagasta
Buenos Aires
Quique
Senor
L. Hosa
Ayor
Isagua
Pisagua
Cansul
Callan
Era
Inquipuend Pisagua
le Paz
Tacak
Arica
Kile
Eru
Bolivia
Wilson
Turkeys and Prices Rise in Markets Here
Turkeys for Thanksgiving are selling from 48 to 53 cents a pound with large fresh killed birds at around 55 cents. Ridgeport markets report chickens at 34 to 44 cents per pound. Price increases are linked to a federal shortage of turkeys due to new slaughter rules. Celery, cranberries, and sweet potatoes show higher retail costs while most birds come straight from the farm and most storage birds are reserved for military camps.
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Ridgeport
Federal Food Board
America Wins Diplomatic Breakthrough at Paris Peace Talks
Paris November 25 The United States reports a major diplomatic win as Allied governments accept President Wilson's points with one reservation. Colonel E M House arrives to help shape the peace framework. European statesmen debate how closely to apply the points to final settlements while noting American neutrality and sea law notices.
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Paris
Associated Press
United States
Wilson
E. M. House
Germany
Europe
Mauretania Regular Runs From Liverpool to New York
The Cunard liner Mauretania departed Liverpool for New York carrying a large number of passengers. The ship had previously served the British as a hospital ship during the war.
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Mauretania
Crnment
Danish Steamer Oscar II Searched for German Refugees
Four hundred passengers aboard the Danish steamship Oscar II were searched at Halifax and upon arrival in New York amid suspicions German refugees might be attempting to enter the United States. Officials noted possible disguises by minor German royals aboard, but no German was found.
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New York
Halifax
America
Germany
Soldiers and Sailors Crack Red Flags Riot at Madison Square Garden
Hundreds of soldiers sailors and marines charged through police to attack international Socialists at a Madison Square Garden mass meeting. The riot followed a protest against the Mooney execution with Scott Nearing presiding and red flags seized from spectators. Several arrests for displaying red flags occurred as authorities tried to prevent attacks on the government.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Thomas J. Mooney
Scott Nearing
Hytan
Wilson Air Mail Route to Include Bridgeport Stops
Bridgeport will be a stopping place on the Woodrow Wilson Airway, an air mail route planned Coast to Coast within weeks. Sites for a reception station are under study, with Blacklawn Country club grounds favored. Routes under consideration include Boston to New York and New York to Chicago with connections via Washington to Chicago.
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Bridgeport
Blacklawn Country Club
Wilson
Boston
New York
Cheago
Chicago
Omaha
Denver
San Francisco
Washington, D
Wheeling
W. Va
Connecticut trolley company revenue hopes without fare raise
Connecticut trolley trustees say the company does not plan to raise the current six cent fare to eight or seven cents. Officials discussed revenue needs but no definite steps to increase fares have been taken. Trustees note no need to go before the Public Utilities commission for fare changes.
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Connecticut Co
Sanford
Connecticut Company
Charles G. Sanford
T. Trolity Company
Se Canneaden
Campussign
Truste
Srnifors
Senators Cut Revenue Bill to Four Billions
The Senate finance committee voted nine to eight to back a four billion dollar revenue limit for 1920. Democrats who supported McAdoo’s amount faced GOP opposition and a rejected motion to keep 1919’s six billion prosperity for 1940. Republicans vow to push the issue to the floor for final battle.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Wen Democratic
McAdoo
Gore
Oklahama
Becus
Senate
Blause
Congress
Finance
Camp Upton to Discharge 1000 Soldiers Today
At Camp Upton New York on November 25 the first 1000 soldiers designated for discharge underwent final physicals in preparation for release from service. Discharges will begin with limited service men before general service personnel and include transport by special trains when needed. About 18,000 men are currently at the camp awaiting processing.
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Camp Upton
N.Y
General Services
Bridgeport Boys Praised for 14th Infantry Bravery
A letter to Mrs. Murphy from her brother Private William Grandhead of Company L details that the 14th Infantry, including over 100 Bridgeport youths, was cited for bravery by General Pershing after a six day engagement in the Argonne near Verdun. The unit won hills and woods thought unreachable, then prepared for demobilization.
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14Th Infantry
Bridgeport
General Pershing
Dhe Argonne
Willian
Murphy
Atwater Street
William Grandhead
Verdun
Ategonne
Grandfield
Fast Side Woman Killed by Car on Waldorf Avenue
Mrs. John Holt of 776 Noble Avenue was killed instantly when struck by a car driven by Charles J. McCarthy of Milford near Waldorf and Walield avenues while attempting to board a trolley. McCarthy is held on a manslaughter charge at the Third Precinct after urgent ambulance and police response.
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Walield
Waldorf Avenues
John Holt
Noble Avenue
Charles J. McCarthy
Oak Street
Milford
Third Precinct
Ugster
the Pelican
Gertrude Gorman
Flott
Waldorf Avenue
McCarthy
Molt
Amercency
Cullinan, Mullins, Buckley and Company
Golden Mill Street
Carthy
John J. Bilapatrick
Otto Huson
Hens Anderson
Bell Street
Ameddit Thay
Knight Templars' Oldest Member R E Hough Dies
R N Hough a longtime resident and the Knights Templar’s oldest member died last night at his son’s home 173 Laurel Avenue at age 61. He was known in fraternal circles and leaves a son Charles T Hough cashier at City National Bank. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 9 30 am at St Monastery with Rev G Sachter officiating and interment in Mt Grove Cemetery.
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Rinhorn
BE. Hough
Laurel Avenue
Knights Templar
Hough
Efaries T Hough
City National Bank
Atrs
Flough
Inné Tome
Reve Donn G. Sachter
Mnteravent
Mt. Grove Cuurelery
Privy Ate Slootmaker Heroic Death Told In Letter
Advain Slootmaker of the 102d Ambulance company dies in war. A letter dated November 5 from Leroy McKinnon to Slootmaker’s parents praises his bravery. Private Slootmaker, about 20, enlisted at 15 and worked before enlistment, with no official notice yet received by his brother John Slootmaker.
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Advain Slootmaker
102D Ambulance Company
Bridgeport Bay
Leroy McKinnon
Slootmaker
John Slootmaker
Read Street
McKinnon
102A Ambulance Company
Slootmakers
McKtinnon
The
Connecticut's 804th Infantry to Return Home Soon
The 804th infantry, largely drawn from Norwalk and neighboring towns, will return home before the 26th Division heroes as announced by General Peyton C. March. The 26th Division faced delays. no swift return is indicated. Connecticut artillery units, connected to Stamford, may be among first to recross the Atlantic. but overall army plans await military needs and departmental decisions.
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Connecticut
Norwalk
Peyton C. March
Army
Camp Devens
St Germins
Conneticut
Stamford
Qwachtman
108D Pield Arillery Regiment
New England National Guard
France
Army of Ocean
Nation
Washington
National Guard
National Army
Penng
Way Department
9966 Men Bound For Home Now On Three Big Liners
Washington Nov 25 First units of the American Expeditionary Forces to return from overseas arrive New York near week end General March announces 382 officers 6614 men of air service and other detachments training in England bound home on the Minnekahda Lapland and Orca British liners The movement continues until all about 20000 return to the United States with no line troops in Great Britain and large units to move from French ports.
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Washington
New York
March
Air Service
England
Lapland
Liverpool
Great Britain
Frech
Acceptane Park
Aero Squadron
314Th
Crete
Urro
Fivo
Baker Hades
Ican
France
Upo
Ste. Faker
Thas
Prarne
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Von
Tore
South New Tengland
Affort
Cunard
Wiiform
Wilson Air Mail
Fast Side
Knight Templars
R. E. Hough
Post Publishing Co
102D Ambulance Co
Brave Beyond Words
Iafe
PRIV
Adrian Slog
Devens
Prurhie
Sevhoprey
Cemurse
SHUOM
Walt Brockton
Ure War Department
Ross
Thyers
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