23 Dec 1919
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1919
Page
1
A British premier faces Irish criticism for a stated plan to extend reforms. Irish papers allege the government knew the proposals would be rejected, arguing the scheme was designed to provoke opposition and shift blame.
A disputed report details claims that a coordinated press campaign seeks to sway world opinion. It describes officials pressing for a fixed narrative, asserts covert control by unnamed powers, and notes reactions from government and media figures amid a tense political climate.
Washington ec 25 The threat of a railroad shopmen strike was temporarily averted as the proposed wage conference between shop men and the administration was postponed until after the first of the year to allow time to gather more evidence for government action. Leader AL Jowell said there would be no strikes. Congress reconvenes to reconcile differences between the House and Senate railroad bills on rate making labor and organization provisions.
Theury Ludlint, 60, a Shakespearean actor and drama teacher, died in Presbyterian Hospital after a heart attack on December 11. He had left his New York family to prepare a new home at 20 South Party Seventh Street. His wife, whom he had secretly married, arrived December 18 after learning of his illness. The case involved complex family ties and disputed finances connected to his father in law's fortune of 250000.
A Rome reported dispatch says Gabriele G Aumiund relinquished command of Minme and was removed from duty while aboard the British liner Pan nona, according to a news agency from the capital.
Noon authorities feared interference with nationalist demonstration as Savage lay in state in the cathedral. Coroner's jury verdict condoned the attack, refusing justifiable self defense, while Lord French's escort was cited. The Independent attacked the murder, printers refused to work. Hunger strike prisoners draw government ire. Timothy Spillane had not eaten for six days.
Le Petit Bleu reports American soldiers in Paris over two years influenced French girls, prompting debate on morals. It cites Rev. Fisher of Evans ton advising calm, while noting Paris’ reputation and differing American French moral standards amid a plan to fund a church for 10,000 American students.
Weather notes forecast cloudy skies across New England with warmer readings in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. Tonight and tomorrow show unsettled, colder conditions with moderate variable winds. Southern coastal disturbance exits to sea near Hatteras, Michigan disturbance clouds the lake region, little precipitation east of the Rockies, temperatures mostly below normal with freezing seen to Central Georgia.
Illinois Senator Sherman claims President Wilson is incapacitated and governed by a regency. He asserts Tumulty, the president's secretary, drafted the last message to Congress and influences policy while the president rests at the White House.
New York December 28 immigration officials forecast deportation of about four hundred additional radicals from across the country. The Buford had 249 anarchists aboard. Families of about sixty Russian radicals in America will be sent to join them. Authorities estimate more than 2,000 alien enemies may be expelled.
Vice President Thomas Riley Marshall declares he will not seek the United States Senate term and will not enter any primary for president. He says he is “fed up” with the Senate after seven years as presiding officer and warns of possible factional fights at the Democratic national convention. He recalls a moment when he thought President Big had died and emphasizes nominations by party call only. Mickey Dugan seeks tickets at the Fifty-First Street police station for department Christmas celebration.
Paw Paw Michigan December 20. Mrs Sarah J Taber confessed that her daughter Maude Taber died in May 1816 as the result of an illegal operation she alleged was performed by Maude's husband. Officers said the overdose claim was untrue. Joseph Virgo.
John J. Pershing reaches Laclede Missouri after marching through European honors. Townsfolk greet the general as plain Johnnie with fried chicken, doughnuts, pie, and cookies. Decorations, crowds, and stories mark the homecoming as mayor and residents recall his boyhood.
Dr Edwin A Down, president of the state board of charities and prominent Hartford physician, died suddenly of heart failure last night at his residence on Asylum avenue. A Utica native, he was 43 years old.
Hartford December 28 Mrs Elizabeth Bailey 24 committed death by own action last night by shooting herself with a re pos She sent a bullet through right temple Cause believed to be personal crisis reports her husband and rant
London papers cheer Prime Minister Lloyd George for proposing separate parliaments for Ulster and South Ireland with a national assembly. He warns against full independence, citing United States precedents, while Parliament security tightens as he defends the empire's unity and Ireland's fate.
Washington Vec 24 President Wilson is willing to accept a reservation on article 10 of the league covenant giving Congress the right to decide when the United States is under a moral obligation to use force in defending another nation. Senator Hitchcock says the president will not accept the Lodge reservation or any compromise that sacrifices the article's spirit. Democratic senators weigh article 10 as vital only if broader war-prevention clauses remain. Hitchcock plans further talks with senators before Congress reconvenes. Bernard Baruch met mild reservationists after seeing Wilson, reportedly telling them that Wilson challenged both mild critics and hardliners.
Washington reports the War Department will offer about 1,906,000 pairs of Munson last army shoes at fixed public prices through Army quartermaster stores. Another 3,000,000 pairs will be allocated to 2K retail outlets as delivery to stores begins. Three styles listed: chocolate-colored matching shoe at 8.25, heavy field shoe at 7.50, and welt shoe at 7.50 per pair.
Southington December meeting of twelve teachers and the local school board discussed a $300 salary increase the teachers claim is due though unlawful. The group will hold meetings this week and prepare to present to the town meeting next Tuesday seeking voter guidance on the proposal.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.