06 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1919
Page
1
Amid conflicting viewpoints, leaders discuss severing religion and foreign relations with Mexico. The White House cautions, while lawmakers push for a decisive stance, fearing lasting diplomatic strains and domestic backlash.
Yale University appoints Sharpe to lead the basketball program with former college players assisting as coordinators. The move signals a restructuring of coaching duties across basketball and football, with Sharpe expected to focus on core team development while other staff handle athletics programs.
Dispatches from Paris and Washington claim allied plans for a decisive invasion of Germany if the armistice terms are not ratified. Military officials, led by Marshal Wilson and Marshal Pock, prepare a triple-pronged approach toward Berlin, with American and French forces moving from Frankfort toward the Main valley and Lorraine. The U S state department indicates twelve thousand American troops could be deployed to enforce the protocol and ensure payment for seized German ships. German press blames the U S Senate for rejecting the peace treaty, while French sources express cautious belief that Germany will eventually sign.
London reports marshal Wilson discussed co operation of the British fleet with Marsh al Moch to force Germany to accept treaty terms. French heavy artillery on the Rhine is moving, guns crossed the Wiel bridge. Andrew Bonar Law said Allies can enforce peace if needed. London press calls for immediate action and adherence to the treaty.
In a Paris bout Georges Carpentier knocked out Jon Beckett in the first round. Critics from the Daily Mail blamed Beckett for overconfidence and a careless opening, noting Carpentier used speed and cleverness to win. The Prince of Wales congratulated Carpentier after the match.
Giovanni Martine ll and Itty Beale delivered a lush Buckingham hall concert in Waterbury under Paw Prentsel. Encore after encore drew generous applause as Roxas accompanied with compositions Adoration and GQ Bon Tornato Amore. The pair impressed with a wide vocal range and sweet tone, prompting hopes for a repeat visit.
The War Department said many drafted men among American troops in France charged with minor offenses were not retained after their units departed. Only those necessary for determining their status and for trial were kept, with Gen. Connor reporting no men in good standing were detained behind their units except as needed for repatriation or trial.
Samuel W. Grafflin of New York spoke at a Stratfield hall gathering of foremen and plant executives about a future where machines replace much labor. He urged better education and industrial efficiency, predicted widespread factory schooling, and noted women and college-bred workers expanding roles as electricity automates core tasks.
Chicago dispatch reports manager Jornest J Stevens of the Hotel La Salle cutting room rates. The Emerson Hotel Company of Baltimore wired congratulations noting they have adopted the move and wish great success as客 they draw guests from far away.
Grover Leo Anderson of Newtown Connecticut faced his wife Mrs Mand Anderson in Wilmington Delaware police headquarters and admitted bigamy for marrying Maria Cecilia Pastora of Wilmington on July 1 1916. He claimed his first wife Maud Anderson died by her own hand years ago and said a letter informed him of her death. He wed Pastora after believing his wife dead, and Mayor James L Price officiated at City Hall. Anderson and Pastora live with his six year old son by his first wife at 601 Monroe Street Wilmington.
In Chicago officials and mine operators express confidence the coal strike will end within a week. Negotiations remain private with miners and operators quiet about any new moves. Power cuts to non essential industries begin as snow-bound city grapples with shortages and transport disruption.
Panic grips New York as a series of blasts last night damaged office buildings and shattered hundreds of windows in the White Light district. Fire Chief Kenton reports $7466d in glass loss while power is cut for blocks. Spectators flee Madison Square Garden district after the six day bicycle race is halted. Several injured, some hospitalized, as sand used to smother fires from manholes and gas leaks.
The case centers on Joseph Weissman a one million dollar bankrupt whose turmoil surged in court as Goldman testified Weissman threatened to kill himself rather than face jail and disgrace. The scene saw Weissman exhausted and crying while witnesses described his alleged schemes and debts involving creditors and a trust company.
Philadelphia December 6 Intercollegiate league secretary Ralph Morgan announced a 30 game season with Princeton Cornell Yale Columbia Dartmouth Pennsylvania on various dates from December 19 to March 19. The schedule lists matchups including Princeton at Cornell Yale at Pennsylvania and Dartmouth at Columbia.
The first ice fishing of the season was enjoyed yesterday by local fishermen who fished through the ice in Colebrook. Highland Lake is completely frozen but not yet strong enough to support heavy weight.
Washington on December 6 details reached official channels of General Felipe Angeles execution. The report says explosive bullets tore his body while the calm leader gave his final warning and signaled the command to fire as the firing squad scattered their shots. Several soldiers nearly collapsed.
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