Wilson Leads Peace Delegation Himself
A dusty wartime ledger-like report traces the appointment and roles of the American and allied teams heading to Versailles for the peace conference. It notes Wilson supervising alongside key aides and foreign envoys including Germany and Japan, with staff drawn from U.S. forces and diplomats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Allied Council
Versailles
Sail
Amerian
Benson Jiss
Dripa
Europe
United States
Paris
Colonel House
Navy
Supreme War Council
Washington
Viscount Kato
Japan
Isam
Takeshita
Japanese General Naval Staff
Takeshita i
Nomura
Pacific
Viscount
Ishii
America
Ijapan
Indian ‘“Ocean
General Naval Staff
Trumbull Sergeant Nielsen Wounded in France
Sergeant Carl Nielsen of Trumbull enlisted in the army in New Haven in May 1917 and went to France last April. He was wounded while in active service, reportedly gassed on July 3, with sister Mrs. Marie Lovig of Trumbull informed from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl “R.nielsen
Trumbull
Army
New Haven
France
Marie Lovig J
Washington
Nielson
Cuisee
Extradition Granted for Claude Taylor by Gov Whitman
Hartford navy report says Governor Whitman of New York honored Connecticut’s extradition request for Claude Taylor the gunman who escaped Wethersfield prison on October 25 and was captured at Randolph Conn. prison officer said proceeding to Little Valley N Y to take Taylor into custody
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Navy
Buffalo
Whitman
New York
Connecticut
Claude Taylor
Wethersfield
Randolph
N.o
Iit
Little Valley
Taylor
Reception Today by Supreme K of P Head Carlos Davis
National supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias visits the city with a reception at Stratfield followed by a 6 PM dinner and a program of music and speeches. Local lodges plan a depot welcome and a Pythian Hall gathering at 1025 Main Street with officers including Norton Cave Wright and McQuaid among speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos
Davis
Knights of Pythias
Canada
Manilius H. Norton P
New
Britain
manuel =Cave
Bridgeport
George E. Wright
Hart
Ford
Waterbury
William Collingshaw
New. Britain
Massachusetts
J. C. Knicutt
Boston
Beebe
Edward Wheeler
J. S. Knapp
Frank M. Wootton
George ‘Russell
Bernard ‘Rubenstein
William ‘Shanley
Walker Kupfer
Mia
They Fought Like Hellions 102nd Connecticut Guards
General Clar ence R Edwards lauds the 102nd Regiment of Connecticut National Guard in a special interview with Ruth Ogden, praising their rallying at Seicheprey Chateau Thierry and St Mihiel. The report promises a fuller hometown story in the Sunday Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence R. Edwards
United States Army
102Nd Regiment
Old
Connecticut National Guard
Ruth Ogden
Fitter Port Sunday Post
Connecticut
Seicheprey
Chateau Thierry
St. Mihiel Salient
Kaiser Ill With Influenza Reported in Amsterdam
A telegram from Amsterdam via Exchange Telegraph notes that the former German emperor Kaiser Wilhelm is ill with influenza. The report originates in Amsterdam and is carried by a Telegraph despatch, indicating illness among notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Amsterdam
London
Eight American ex-POWs reach London from Limburg
Eight former American prisoners of war arrived in London, the first of their class to reach the city. The group includes Corporals Thomas Barry, John Bathgate, Lech Whitehead, William Lilly, James Epitochelle, and La Roy Congleton, plus Frank Butler and William O’Sullivan. They describe harsh camp conditions at Limburg Opladen Darmstadt and Conflans, with limited Red Cross aid, illness, and a grim incident of a human finger found in soup at Limburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
London
Thomas Barry
Frank Butler
John” Bathgate
New Haven
William Lilly
Southington
Conn
Lech Whitehead
Jeffrey, Ky
Willliam O'Sullivan
Forestville
James Epitochelle
North Providence
R. I
la Roy
Congleton
Philadelphia
Igs
Tumburg
Limburg
Lilly
Opladen
Lucien
Experi
Sevral
102D ‘Infantry
Abril
Setcheprey
Barry
Friedrichsfeld
Red Cross
Americas
Darmstadt
Limberg
Robbery Complaint and Disorderly House Raid
Fedor Sholametcky alleged a robbery of 875 by Viola Wilson at 435 Myrtle avenue. Police raided a disorderly house at 285 Water street. John De Marks arrested for conducting the house. Wells residents Dememiss Conteyor and Sholometcky ere held for frequenting the place. Wilson charged with theft and residing in a house of ill fame. bonds set 210. De Marks bond 300. Dememtss Contovorzatis and Shammereky held on 157 and 100 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fedor Sholametcky
Myrtle Avenue
Viola Wilson
Water Street
John Brown
Patrick Gurns
Patrick Daly
John de Marks
Stratford Avenue
Tedor Dememiss
Taha Conteyor
Gatis
East Main Street
Sholometckyere
Wison
de Marks
Dememtss
Contovorzatis
Shammereky
Three Fortin brothers noted in Bridgeport WWI casualty list
Bridgeport residents learn of multiple World War I casualties and statuses. Private Charles Geibel wounded in France. Private Richard Clancy reported missing then located in Base Hospital 33, England with leg injuries. Private Joseph Fitzsimmons died in France after pneumonia following arrival. Sergeant Peter Pero, first Bridgeport Fire Department member killed in action, among the casualties. Accounts mention family addresses and service histories, including Coast Artillery Connecticut National Guard and 106th Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant’Electric Works
Fortin Jeaves
Bridgeport
Joseph
France
Fred
Arthur Fortin
Rosario
Hagar
Omer
Alice
Alexandria
Sur
Charles Galbel
102Nd Infantry
Mra. A. Geibel
Atlantic Street
War Department
Geibel
Foia
United States ‘Navy
Army
Coast Artillery’ Corps
Connecticut National Guard
Richard Clancy
David.Clancy
Center Street
Boelig
United States Base Hospital
Portsmouth
England
Inca Tetter
Clancy
106Th Infantry
Fort
Hamilton
Leo
Devens
Joseph P. Fitzsimmons
P. Fitzsimmons
Gregory ‘Street
114Th Infantry
Aemy
John J. Sullivan
Horgasheer
EL Sara
Charles O'Rourke
Hera
Sullivan
Peter 5
Pero
316Th Infantry
Bridgeport Fire Department
Agnes
Tafayette Street
S A T C to Be Fully Disbanded By January 1st
Washington reports the Student Officers Training Corps will be demobilized by January 1st after plans to break up units at over 600 institutions. Secretary Baker announced some demobilization starts immediately with all personnel returned to college faculties by January 2, as the program ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.A. T.C
Washington
Baker
Army
Newnink
Sa.t. C. An
Old Reserve
Old Corp S
Collemes
Charles R. Mann
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Robert J. .Reer
Memory of 102d Regiment Prisoners Reach Home
Fragmentary wartime note recalls barefooted prisoners of the 102d Regiment told by a German general that no more captives would be taken. Armistice day Socialist greeting mocked by Americans. Returning soldiers named include Corporals Thomas Barry and Leroy Congregtion, Privates Pitochetti, O Sullivan, Butler, and Pilly from several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Barry
Bridgeport
Leroy
Bathgate
New Kentucky
James Pitochetti
Providence
Wiliam ‘O'Sullivan
Frank ‘Butler
New Haven
William Pilly
Connecticut
Honorables and the British Empire Order etiquette
A London Chronicle note mocks the term honorable and questions titles. It cites John Storm per Sir Hall-Caine as undeserving of the style. It remarks that new knights should not display initials like K.B.E. on visiting cards or door plates as improper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Storm
Hall-Caine
London Chronicle
Peru Chile dispute May Draw U S Into Talks
Washington reports indicate the United States had not yet received an official message from Peru on the Tacna and Africa province dispute with Chile. Observers note US diplomats in both countries have been monitoring developments, with Bolivia’s interests suggested as a potential factor in any settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aiapaten
Peru
Chile
Tacna
Africa
State Department
Iso
Republica Unt
United States
Bolivia
Jst
Cours
Berson
New York
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Eduardo Higginson
Persivan
Strom
Foreign Office
Lima
Higeloson
Higginson
Antofagasta
Plaagua
Iquique
Con Hiquique
Oses Sei
Taulqu
Lohiean
New York hotels vow to ignore five cent telephone rate
New York hotels announce they will defy Postmaster General Burleson by charging no more than five cents for calls beginning December 1. Hotel association attorneys say Burleson lacks authority to fix New York state rates and that the move oversteps police powers. They argue the 10 cent rate remains necessary due to high hotel service costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eral Burleson
Hotel Association of
New York City
Burleson
New York State
Eeee
Charles J. Campbell
Rnwell
Campbell
Untrimmed Velvet Hats and Fur Accents on Sale
A crowded fashion page advertises untrimmed velvet hats from $1.75 to $3.68 plus velvet tailored and velour hats priced up to $10. Feather turbans, shirt waists, and silks are offered with reductions. Numerous coats, petticoats, veils, and furs are shown with markdowns, inviting shoppers to save on winter wear and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeceresare Uayee
C. Cess Neee Case
ITAMS
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Nielsen
Trumba
Karl Neilsen
Gov
Maloney
Supreme K. of P
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Reif
William;. Jr
Vici Kid
Louis
Main ST
Riker
Horlick
O& Suns Islam
Los Angeles Times
U.S
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Springs
Richard
Bryn Mawr
Vassar
Wellesley
Mae the Smith
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