Great Powers Sign Pacific Treaty Against Gas Warfare
Veterans at Walter Reed Hospital call for abolition of poison gas after WWI. A group of disabled veterans denounce gas as devil’s perfume, arguing it worsens suffering and should be outlawed for future wars. Names include Carl A. Pike Springfield Mass and Michael Mulledy Providence R I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Walter Reed Hospital
France
Carl A. Pike
Springfield
Mass
Soissons
Michael Mulledy
Providence
R. I
George I. Walters
Albion
N. Y
Worker Falls Into Water Tank At Plant
James Slattery, 50, a U B M C Vang employee, slipped while cleaning a water tank 200 feet above ground. He kept his head above water, cried for help, was aided by coworkers, treated at the company hospital, then taken to Bridgeport Hospital for skull check. suction in the tank is cited as dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. BM. C
James Slattery
S Hospital
B. J. Coyle
Bridgeport
Slattery
Itis Ories
Foch Here For Few Minutes In Hartford Visit
Marshal Foch spent 45 minutes in Hartford as the guest of the city at noon today before continuing to New York. Governor Lake, Mayor Ynainard and officials welcomed him. Yale Battery fired 19 guns on arrival and farewell salutes marked the short visit. The marshal later toured the old State House room once used by Lafayette. His train was to pass through Bridgeport at 2 PM for a three minute stop.
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Hartford
Marshal Foch
New York
France
Onorrow
Governor Lake
Ynainard
Yale
New Haven
Old State House
Lafayette
Bridgeport
Involuntary bankruptcy filed against Jacob Friedm and Victor Piedman
An involuntary bankruptcy petition, filed in October, has reached the county court. Jacob Piedman, operator of the East Wind garage at 1766 Stratford Avenue, is named as involuntarily bankrupt for allegedly concealing assets by transferring an automobile and other property to Keystone Tire and Rubber. Creditors include William Baker Off Company at 509 dollars, Post & Lester at 860.63, R. M. Hollingshead Company at 115.55, and Brencay & Orewsberg at 51 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ias
Siliam Baker Off Company
Post & Lester
R. M. Hollingshead Company
Brencay & Orewsberg
Climax Approaches in Irish Peace Treaty Fight
London reports a three-way clash over the Irish peace treaty as Dail Eireann and the British Parliament prepare votes. Cardinal Logue backs ratification. Lloyd George plans a key Commons appeal. De Valera remains a vocal opponent while Ulster Unionists stay its foil. Pope Benedict XV reportedly approves the treaty in its present form. A Belfast daytime street violence incident leaves a girl wounded.
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Eamonn de Valera
Dublin
Dail Eireann
Lloyd George
Commons
London
Ulster
Ireland
Cardinal Logue
Sinn Fein
House of Commons
Lloyd-George
Arthur Griffith
Dall Eireann
Uls@r
James Crafthaw
de Valera
Dall Hireann
Benedict XV
Rome
Daily Express
Vatican
Stricken With Heart Attack On Middle Street
Stricken with a heart attack on Middle street near No. Engine House at 9 30 this morning L Lavine of New Haven fainted and fell to the street Firemen carried him to the fire house an ambulance with Dr Bruce Coyle responded and he was taken to St Vincent s hospital where his condition was reported favorable
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Middle Street
L. Lavine
New Haven
Bruce Coyle
St. Vincent's Hospital
Dog Bite Injures Man Prompting Emergency Visit
A man at 1911 Main street was bitten by a dog this morning and required emergency hospital treatment. Dr. Burns cauterized the wound at the emergency state hospital. William Locke of 1 Garfield avenue sought care for bruises after a car collision by Sam Friedberg of 298 Federal street. Dr. Walsh recommended further treatment. Stephen Montanna, 18, of 275 Lexington avenue, sprained his wrist while playing and received bandaging and care from Dr. Coyle.
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John Tocay
Main Street
B. J. Burns
William Locke
Garfield Avenue
Sam Friedberg
Federal Street
J. F. Walsh
Stephen Montanna
Lexington Avenue
Br. Coyle
Thomas Browley
Jewitt Avenue
Emery Hospital
B. J. Coyle
Irene Cotter
Chopsey Hill Road
Coyle
Theft charges filed against Fannie Bitchell
Police announced in court this morning that Fannie Bitchell of 57 Lexington events is charged with theft. She allegedly stole $48 from a local theatre employee, with the event occurring Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Bitchell
Lexington
Enurt
China Looks to Pay for Shantung Return in Rail Aid
Washington dispatch reports China probably will offer Japan 9 million gold marks to fund improvements on the Shantung railway as a condition for returning control of Shantung and its railway. The move emerges as gate deters at the armament conference.
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Washington
China
Japan
Shan Feme
Shantung
May Delay Morse Trial
Washington reports a grand jury action against Charles W. Morse, New York financier and shipbuilder, over war contract irregularities. Evidence against Morse and others may slow proceedings as officials consider delaying conferences until Attorney General Daugherty returns from New England.
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Washington
Charles W. Morse
New York
Department of Justice
Morse
Fighr
Goff
Atorney
Daucherty
New England
Unrest in India sparks fears of press censorship
London reports growing unrest in India with likely British censorship on dispatches. Natives boycotted the Prince of Wales visit in Allahabad, crowds were absent, arrests increased, and Gandhi urged passive resistance. Four imperial legislative council members condemned government repression and urged both sides to change policy to avert disorder.
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London
India
Allahabad
Prince of Walss
Gandi
Nonco-Operationias
Andalay
Rangoon
Burmah
Amherst
Hanthawaddy
Insein
Delhi
Imperial Legislative Council of India
State officer's verdict death by own action
Milford finds George Curtis and Fred W. Ross captured after hardware store robbery in Elizabeth New Jersey. Police say technician Manton links a New York information system to the case. Coroner plan notes suicide theory in Dr Radom case. a Fairfield investigation hints at possible murder. Receiver named for West Haven factory. Townsend emergency aid for foot wound case.
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Milford
Conn
George Curtis
Myrtle Beach
Fred W. Ross
New Jersey
Elizabeth
N.J
Herrison & Gould
Maher
New York
Curtin
Pennsyl_vania
Bureaa
Harrisburg
Ross
Times
Elizabeth Radom
Boatwick Avenue
Anthony F. Manton
State Police
John J. Phelan
Manion
Hartford
Fairfield
Corning
Bostwick Avenue
Brdzsport
Elwood
Manton
Tiis
Bisek Rock
Radom
Wakeman
Boby
St. Elwood
Ash Creak
Clara
Women Vote In Boston Changes Election Aspect
Boston voters faced wintery conditions as snow and rain hindered turnout in a mayoral election with four candidates. Incumbent Curley and former fire chief Murphy led the race amid a largely Democratic field, while Baxter ran as a Republican and other figures organized campaigns across voting centers. About 75 percent of the 207000 registrants were expected to cast ballots.
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Boston
Tha A. P
Massachusetts
John R. Murphy
000 Government Association
Cox
Peters
James M. Curley
Charles S. O’connor
Charles G. Baxter
Medford
Curley
Murphy
Sanitary Conditions Improve Across City Establishments
A board of health report by Chief Inspector Howard Dunbar notes marked improvements in sanitation at restaurants markets stores barber shops and other sites visited by inspectors. A national investigator touring with local inspectors praises the high cleanliness standards observed.
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Board of Health
Howard Dunbar
Easthers
City Officials May Face Testimony in Cornell Bribery Probe
Twenty four aldermen and Mayor Atwater may be summoned to testify as prosecutors expand the Cornell bribery inquiry. Missing second ballot votes for aldermanic president tied to the Veness win provoke focus on which Republicans switched sides. Aldermen Hibbert and Kelly likely first witnesses, with Dunigan holding ballots under signed receipt.
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Board of Aldermen
Fred Atwater
E. Earle Garlick
Garlick
Cornell
Homer S. Cummings
Alfred E. Veness
David W. Price
Veness
Price
Republcan
Theat
John W. Hibbert
Eugene C. J. Kelly
Alderman Hibbert
Dunigan
Dunisan
Garrick
Atwater
Mr Dunigan
Veneca
Edward T. Hamilton
Hamilton
Cummings
Bridgeport
Gerlick
Allyn L. Brown
Criminal
Brown
Great Powers Sign Pacific Treaty at Washington
Washington reports the Treaty of Washington was signed by four Pacific powers in a simple State Department ceremony. Delegates from the United States Britain France and Japan signed, with 16 signatures total. The document will be sent to the Senate for early action, potentially after the armament conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Pacific
Hughes
British Empire
France
Japan
United States
Henry Cabot Lodgerth Root
Oscar Underwood
Arthur J. Balfour
Auckland Geddes
Lord Lee
Fareham
Briish Empire
Sir Robert Borden
Canada
George F. Pearce
Australia
J. W. Salmond
New Zealand
V. S. Sastri
India
Viviani
Prince Tokugawa
Baron Kato
Shidharma
M. Hawthern
Ridney Smith
Potter Denies Rumor of More One Man Cars
Potter of the Bridgeport lines denied plans to revert to two men per car beginning tomorrow. Few lines still use two men, while most long steel and other cars are operated by a single conductor. Residents report slower service since the change amid traffic delays at Golden Hill Main. Also Dr William Coon comments candy and sugar are safe in moderation during Christmas season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Potter
Connecticut Company
Potter
Bridgeport
Paradise Green
Milford
New Haven
Derby
Fairfield
Westport
Norwalk
Golden Hill
Main Streets
Main
Bim Street
Fairfield Avenue
William Coon
Republicans Move to Unseat Alderman Veness
A Republican effort to oust Alderman Veness arises from disputes over Mayor Atwater's declaration of Alderman Price as elected. Despite Veness winning on the second ballot and Beers backing his claim, Republicans face doubt over parliamentary legality and may abandon the move due to Democratic board control.
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Board of Aldermen
Amred
Veness
Atwater
David W. Price
Price
Ralph T. Beers
Wilson
Beers
Alderman Price
Aliarmen
Voness
Inmate Wounded in Jail Attack by Fellow Inmate
An inmate suffered a severe blood loss and weak pulse after being attacked by Frank Chiato, another jail inmate, at North Avenue County Jail. Ports, a trusted inmate, had awakened Chiato and was hospitalized in fair condition. Sheriff Simeon Pease will meet State's Attorney Homer S. Cummings to decide charges related to the drug trafficking offender Chiato, who is serving time.
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Frank Chiato
North Ave
Nue
Simeon Pease
Homer S. Cummings
Chiato
Trafic
Shelton Police Probe Rum Runner Case Involving Bridgeport Man
Bridgeport police refuse cooperation with Shelton officials over a rum running story tied to an upriver case. Isaac Garland pleaded not guilty but was fined 290 dollars with ten day sentence. Garland appealed and posted 1000 dollars bond awaiting further action in Common Pleas court. Authorities aim to connect the case with wider rum running activity in the area.
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Bridgeport
Shelton
Up River
Joseph Shapiro
Isaac Garland
Bridgeport Turnpike
Bhelton
Rany
Garland
Common Pleas Court
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Foch
Jacob Friedm
Fatmakhapd
Belfast
James Cratt
Edmond
Wolfe
Coestapley Manufacturing Corporation
West Haven
Henry Weeks
New Carson
Natl
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