Nation's League To Come First At Peace Table
Paris report outlines American view that the league of nations should be addressed early in the peace conference amid debates over whether ideals or territorial gains guide the talks. The American claim is that the war aimed to prevent future wars, not to acquire land, and this should guide negotiations. The piece notes two viewpoints and suggests the issue may be debated at the outset.
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Nation’s League
Paris
Associated Press
League of Nations
2nd Anti-Aircraft Battery Leaves Bridgeport
War department orders recall of Bridgeport 2d anti-aircraft battery, stationed since last summer after U boat raids. Most members depart for Fort Wright Fisher's Island this afternoon, three staying to complete final details. Battery had guarded Newfield Park East End and Hickory Street site.
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War Department
Fort Wright
Fisher's Island
Perry
E. J. Loewe
Newfield Park
Hickory ‘Street
Noble Avenue
Bridgeport
New Hampshire
Lowe
France
Jefferson Street
Newfield Avenue
James H. O'Rourke
Pridgeport
Connecticut
Weather forecast for East New York and New England
Washington weather report notes fair skies in East New York and New England with slightly warmer conditions expected Wednesday and Thursday. Almanac data includes scattered garbled text with temperature hints and illegible units, but the core forecast remains fair and warmer for late November.
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Weather Report
Washington
New York
New England
Daly Almanac
U.S. Rejects British Transfer of 85 IMMC Ships
The United States government refused to approve transferring about 85 ships under British registry from the International Mercantile Marine corporation to a British syndicate. Bainbridge Colby, head of the Shipping Board, said the government offered to take over ownership on terms of the British proposal, with vessels including Olympic and other trans Atlantic mainstays. The Shipping Board announced the decision tonight, detailing the British offer and government stance.
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Washington
United States
International Mercantile Marine Corporation
Bainbridge Cotby
Shipping Board
Extradition talks on former German emperor widen
London reports law officers of the crown seek Allied extradition of the former German emperor. France and Germany debate surrender rights with Presidents Clemenceau and Lyon-Caen weighing legal opinions. The monarch faces murder indictments tied to Lusitania sinking and coastal shelling. Prussian officers in American occupation echo hopes for his reinstatement.
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London
Tolland
Evening News
Holland
Germany
M. Clemenceau
Charles Lyon-Caen
University of Paris
William Trebenzollern
Lyon-Caen
Laonard Clunet
Taeland
Kaiser
Edwards Tells Of Brave 26th Division Leader
Major General Clarence R. Edwards recalled his leadership of the 26th division at a large Boston audience in the Arena. He praised the unit for its clean record overseas, nine months of fighting with ten days rest, never losing ground, and a single deserter. He recounted the first raid with a French and American liaison, noting they preferred rifles over bombs and that French generals later credited the Americans with teaching them rifle handling.
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Boston
Clarence R. Edwards
Edwards
Sdwarts
101St Infantry
Aed
Four Unions Charged With Conspiracy in Civil Suit
James J. O'Brien sues Martin Kane Thomas Burns John C Doyle and Alfred I McKeon accusing a conspiracy to injure his business by striking workers unless illegal demands are met. Damages sought and writs of attachment issued. Case set for Superior Court next Tuesday with Shannon and Wilder representing O'Brien.
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James J. O'Brien
Martin Kane
Carpenters’ Union
Thomas Burns
Masons’ Union
John C. Doyle
Biss J Union
Alfred I. McKeon
Painters’ Union
Can
Shannon and
Wilson to Be Absent From U S Six Weeks
President Wilson plans to sail for Europe next week to attend the peace conference opening and expects to return by mid January. He will be away about six weeks, with briefings and censorship discussions held with cabinet members and a naval vessel provided for war reporters making the trip ahead of him.
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Washington
Wilson
Europe
Congress
Menmbera
Jnreeting
First Soldiers To Leave Devens For Home Friday
AYER Massachusetts November 26 It was officially announced that the first men to be discharged from Camp Devens under demobilization orders will leave the camp on Friday next About 200 men comprise this detachment Lieutenant Colonel Shanning Nothinghaim longtime commander of the base hospital at Camp Devens during the influenza epidemic was notified today of his transfer to Walter Reed hospital at Tacoma Park Washington He was succeeded here by Major William Tr Knowles
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Ayer
Mass
Camp
Devens
Shanning Nothinghaim
Walter Heed
Tacoma Park
Washington
William Tr. Knowles
British Navy Losses Reach 39 776 in War Casualties
London reports naval casualties from war start to November totaling 39 776. The admiralty lists killed or died of wounds, wounded, missing or prisoners among officers and men aboard merchant vessels, fishing fleets, and other sea service.
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London
Admiralty
Police and Firemen Don Winter Garb
Police and fire departments swapped summer uniforms for winter attire yesterday following orders from Police Superintendent John M. Berglade. The directive, issued to all officers, mandated overcoats to be worn during the cold period.
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Don Winter
Chambers
Police
John JM. Berlgate
Belief That 304th Boys Didn't Fight Dispelled
Transfuse blood of one New England unit to revive other 2 000 Fairfield County drafted men. Great military romance shows 76th Division from Camp Devens sending heroes to replace those fallen in 26th Division. Most 76th men from Bridgeport and Fairfield county saw active fighting near Verdun. The 76th served as depot, supplying replacements to the 26th Division, while the 102d Regiment of Connecticut led the famed New England National Guard push. Continued on Page Two.
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Fairfield County
Camp Devens
76Th Division
Bridgeport
304Th Infantry
Verdun
France
National Army
New England
New England National Guards Division
Brerich
Red Cross Finds New Work For War Cripples in Bridgeport
War cripples will be guided back into industries in Bridgeport by a Red Cross committee. Mrs. Jacob Klein and Mrs. John T. King will devote full time, with educational courses arranged at the government hospital in West Haven. Courses include reading, writing, arithmetic, bookkeeping, civics for foreigners, typing, carpentry, telegraphy, drawing, poster work, and more. Limited pupil slots per class. acceptance depends on work and ward surgeon approval through Captain Frank Weugh at the reconstruction building.
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Bridgeport
American Red Cross
Jacob Klein
John T. King
Government Hospital
West Haven
Apps
Frank Weugh
Cliss
Peruvian Apology Ends War Danger
New York November 26 Difficulties between Peru and Chile were resolved after Peru apologized following recalls of consular representatives. Chilean consul general Carlos Castro Ruiz reported that Peru admitted misinformation in reports about outbreaks against Chilean citizens in Iquique and Antofagasta and that the apology satisfied Chilean officials.
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New York
Peru
Chile
Carlos Castro
Ruiz
Nere Lomisil
Iquique
Antofagasta
Lima
Santiago
M Adoo Repeals Half Cent Mile Pullman Rates
Washington reports Director General McAdoo will repeal half cent mile and tourist sleeper charges and other distantials. The action, effective December 1, will not affect Mulhins Company fares and is expected to reduce railroad revenue by about 40 million dollars. No major passenger schedule changes are planned, with a few extra mid winter trains added to California and Florida service.
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Washington
Transpert Secien
Genard McAoe
Aleso
Muilhris Company
Tis
Ube
Food Prices Here Surpass September Levels in 1917
Bridgeport and New Haven top Connecticut cities in food price hikes per Department of Labor figures. Bridgeport up about 11 percent over September 1917, New Haven about 17 percent, Providence and Newark also listed among higher increases. Nationally, Denver is lowest among large cities at around 6 percent. Baltimore shows the largest rise at about 23 percent.
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Bridgeport
New Haven
Connecticut
Department of Labor
New Flaven
Providencn
Jk. I
Denver
Col
Lowe
New York
Washington
D. C
Stylistics
Baltimore
Low Butte
Alot
Stephens to Meet Mooney Champions in Sacramento
Readable fragments indicate Stephens to meet Mooney and a Sacramento Labor Committee discussion involving Cameron Far Att Ip, with references to Governor William Ry and San Praaicisera context, though the text is garbled and unclear.
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Sacramento
Noy
Willian Ry
Stephens
Tee
San Praaicisera Labor
Cameron
Wayerpay
Plane Quenches Fire Over Stamford Scene
In Stamford on November 26 John Stoll a master sign painter from Columbus Ohio and Lt D E Butts of MT Lily WK assisted an airplane crew to extinguish a blaze threatening a field near Woodway Golf Grounds. The damaged plane was landed safely after repairs at Mitchell Field.
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Stamford
John Stoll
Columbus
Ohio
D. E. Butts
Lily
Stoll
Woodway
Styneford
Springfield
Wass
Rew
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Wilder
Utf
Whit
Daminge O'Tirien
Lewis
Strat
U.S
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Red Cross
Acti i
Ni Guard
John
National Guard
Tennessee
Carolina
South
Marshal Haig
Heltther
M’adoo
Pullman Co
Haven
Groun
Mitchelfeld
Olave
Butts
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