Idle German ships to aid relief efforts in Germany
The note from Secretary Lansing to Dr Solf and the German foreign secretary outlines U S readiness to send foodstuffs to Germany using idle tonnage if public order is maintained and equitable distribution is guaranteed. It follows an allied Versailles council resolution to organize relief like Belgium and to lift famine fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Lansing
Germany
Solf
Ver
Relef
Bel
State Department
Switzerland
Department of State
Washington
Houses of Congress
United States
Supreme Council
Versailles
Belgium
Siened
Robert Lansing
Hans Sulzer
Switzel
Department of
Legation
Washington, D. C
Unitedes
Ebert
Hans SU
Protecting Kaiserin and Princesses in Potsdam Palace
London dispatch says the council of workmen and soldiers guards the kaiserin and princesses in Potsdam palace as Bolsheviks bend toward Berlin. The German government urges order amid revolution turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiserin
London
Council of Workmen and Soldiers
Potsdam Palace
Corpenhaven
Berlin
Would Continue Steel Supervision by War Board
Washington November 13 A request by the American Iron Steel Institute to continue its supervision of the iron and steel industries was sent to the war industries board led by Robert Gary. The board will decide the matter tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Iron Steel Institute
Iron and Steel Industries
War Industries
Rlbert Gary
Fighting in Berlin Report From Copenhagen Dispatch
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen reported ongoing fighting in the heart of Berlin today Tuesday. The message described intensified clashes and movement within central areas as the battle continued through the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Copenhagen
Record Ship Deliveries Set New Weeklight Milestone
The United States Shipping Board announced that in the first week of November two four year steel wood and composite vessels were completed and turned over to the board. The ships total 101 000 deadweight tons and mark the greatest weekly delivery to the board. Since August 1917 the board has delivered 507 ships totaling 2 893 270 deadweight tons, exceeding previous records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Shipping Board
Building two surveying ships for the Pacific coast
Secretary Redfield and the United States Shipping Board announced plans to immediately build two 1,000 ton steel survey ships costing $400,000 each. The vessels will locate and mark shipping obstructions and be able to remain at sea for six months. They will be built at a government plant in the Great Lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pacific Coast
Commerce Redfield
United States Shipping Board
Redfield
Great Lakes
Putnam Pastor Dies After Operation at 74
Putnam November 13 Rev Frank P Sargent long time pastor of the Congregational church here dies today after an appendicitis operation at age 74 He directed the State missionary society and the fund of ministers member of the Congregational ministerial supply of Boston trustee of the Connecticut Bible society and Windham County Association of Congregational ministers Survived by a wife two daughters and a son
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Frank P. Sargent
Congregational Church
State Issionary Society
Fund of Ministers
Congregational Ministerial Supply of
Boston
Connecticut Bible Society
Windham County Association of Congregational Ministers
Coxswain Ford Commended for Daring Rescue
Washington November 13 William A Ford coxswain U S N commended for promptness and heroic daring saving a ship mate from drowning on September 20 He dove over the life line despite heavy boots and kept I Bause man apprentice seaman afloat until pickup by a motor boat Ford resides on Laurel Street Lee Mass
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William A. Ford
Navy Department
Ford
I. Bause
Laurel Street
Lee
Mass
British steamship urban reaches New York after censorship lift
The British steamship urban arrived in New York Harbor as the navy department ended its ban on naming vessels and ports. The vessel, coming via Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, sailed with lights ablaze and 300 passengers cheering from the rails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yor
Uban
Navy Department
Buenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro
Barbadoes
New York Harbor
High Degree Mason Dead in Newport Home Obituary
Charles L. Hubbard deputy for Connecticut of the supreme council of thirty third degree Scottish Rite Mason died at his son Ensign James Hubbard's home in Newport Rhode Island aged 64. He leaves a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Charles L. Hubbard
Connecticut
Supreme Council of Thirty Third Degree
Northern Jurisdiction
Knights of Templar
Ensign James Hubbard
Newport
R.1
Kaiser Accepts Interment Terms
London dispatch reports former German Kaiser William Hohenzollern has accepted Dutch internment terms. He will be treated as other high officers and confined to the castle at Murn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
London
Amsterdam
Count William Hohenzollern
Marn
Urge Sherley for Attorney General Post
Washington November 13 The appointment of Swagar Sherley of Kentucky who lost his bid for re election to the house as solicitor general of the United States is being urged on President Wilson by Democratic leaders in congress. John M Davis has just been named ambassador to Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urge Sherley
Washington
Swagar Sherley
Kentucky
House
United States
John M. Davis
Great Britain
Wilson
Congress
Independent German socialists to form war tribunal
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Independent German Socialists in the government plan a tribunal to try Admiral von Tirpitz General Klein Dr Knapp a Fatherland Party leader Admiral von Lietzendorff and others deemed responsible for prolonging the war as reported by Telegraaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatherland Party
Amsterdam
von Tirpitz
Klein
Knapp
von Lietzendorff
Telegraaf
Lightless Nights Suspension for War Fund Campaign
Hartford on November 13 reports a telegram from Federal Fuel Administrator Garfield suspending the lightless night order for the United War Fund campaign through November 16. The suspension applies where domestic anthracite coal sizes do not generate light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Garfield
United War Fund
Berlin and Russia Move Toward Restored Ties
Amsterdam Nov 13 The Berlin council of workmen and soldiers adopted a resolution praising Russian soldiers and urging a resumption of relations with the Bolsheviks, according to a Berlin dispatch today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Russia
Amsterdam
Council of Workmen and Soldiers
Hosiery Regulations Suspended by War Board
Washington announces suspension of packing regulations for hosiery and knit goods that were to start January 1, 1919, due to changed conditions. The War Industries Board issued the action today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Industries Board
Charles and Family Leave Vienna for Switzerland
Charles the former Austrian emperor and his family depart Schoenbrunn Palace near Vienna for Switzerland, according to the Vossische Zeitung of Berlin. They travel on November 13 and reach Switzer land as the press notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Switzeran
Amsterdam
Schoenbrunn Palace
Vienna
Switzerland
Vossieche Zeitung
Berlin
Bolsheviks plan to assassinate socialist leaders
London reports quote from Copenhagen via Politiken that a Bolshevik plot aims to kill all socialist leaders. The notice cites a Copenhagen source describing a broad fatal harm plan tied to socialist figures.
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London
Neograph Dispa
Copenhagen
Social Politiken
Sir Thomas White Calls for Punishment of World’s Conspirators
Sir Thomas White, Acting Prime Minister of Canada, speaking in Montreal, declares that those who conspired against world peace and committed barbaric crimes must be punished or retributive justice will mark a historic failure. He cites barbarity and subversion of laws as accountable offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas White
Canada
Montreal
Senator Overman Promises Dramatic Brewing Slush Fund Disclosures
Washington November 13 Senator Overman chairman of the senate judiciary sub committee said next week’s hearings will yield sensational disclosures on the use of German money and a brewers and booze slush fund in U S politics This probe also covers the Washington Times purchase by Arthur Brisbane Witnesses subpoenaed include John Gardner Philadelphia president of the Pennsylvania State Brewers Association Hugh Fox New York City secretary of the United States Brewers Association John A McDermott New York City manager of the organization committee A J Sumstein Pittsburgh treasurer of the detective bureau National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association and George F Duerlee Cincinnati member of the executive committee National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Overman
Washington
Overman
Senate Judiciary Committee
A. Mitchell Palmer
Washington Times
Arthur Brisbane
John Gardner
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania State Brewers' Association
United States Brewers Association
Hugh F. Fox
New York City
John A. McDermott
A. J. Sumstein
Pittsburgh
National Wholesale Liquor Dealers’ Association
George F. Duerlee
Cincinnatii
National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association
National Celebration Urged After Armistice Signing
Washington residents urge a nationwide celebration by presidential proclamation for the armistice signing. Some support postponing a third celebration until peace is declared, with many letters requesting Thanksgiving as the date. The president plans to work on a Thanksgiving proclamation soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
National Grange Convention Opens in Syracuse
Syracuse N Y Nov 13 Representatives from 29 states are present at the national grange convention which opens with morning sessions devoted to routine business. The only public session tonight will host Governor Whitman as guest of honor. Between 5000 and 6000 Orange Members are expected later in the week to receive the length degree. Three special trains will arrive from New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Grange Convention
Syracuse
N. Y
Whitman
New England
Railroad Telegraphers to Strike Southeast Railroads
Telegraphers on all southeastern railroads plan a strike starting tomorrow, November 14, after a meeting in Atlanta. Members demand higher wages and better working conditions, saying their July wage increase request and a September wage commission recommendation were not acted upon by the director general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Southeast
Order of Railroad
Wage Commission
Grand Military Review At Fort McIntosh In Honor Of Notables
A grand military review in Laredo Texas honored General de R C Cabel Southern Command Secretary William B Wilson and Samuel Gompers AFL president. General Reynal do Garza Neuvo Laredo commander arrived and was warmly greeted by Cabel. Also a railroad accident in North Adams killed Edward Deery 19 and seriously injured four others near Peters burg Junction on the Boston and Albany line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Tex
Fort McIntosh
de R. C. Cabel
Southern Department
William B. Wilson
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Reynaldo Garza
Neuvo Laredo
Mexico
Cabel
North Adams
Mass
Edward Deery
Petersburg Junction
N. Y
Boston & Albany
Big War Measures To Be Dropped After Peace Proclamation
Washington reports eighteen major war measures adopted by Congress will lapse after President Wilson proclaims peace. Key actions include rail and telecom oversight, war finance and draft terms, and control boards like the War Labor Board and Public Information Committee ending within months of peace. Some authorities, such as the Shipping Board and Emergency Fleet Corporation, face phased terminations with limited continuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
65Th Congress
Wilson
Senate
Crity Leadey Martin
United States
War Finance Corporation
Congress
Capital Issues Committee
Supreme Court
Germany
United States Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Overman
National War Labor Board
The
Employment Service of the
Labor Department
Aircraft Production Board
War Trade Board
Committee On Public Information
Red Cross Heifer Sells At Berlin Fair For War Relief
Editor Evening Press credits James Caffre y George Savage Walter Gilder tleeve and Wallace Pierson for sparking and funding a high grade Red Cross heifer sale at the Berlin fair. Miss Catherine Petrofsky assisted as nurse. Charles M Jarvis aided as auctioneer. the Middlesex chapter raised 500 dollars with race-track use and donations from local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Evening Press
Berlin
James T. Caffrey
George P. Savage
Cromwell
Walter Gildertleeve
Portland
Wallace Pierson
Russell M’f’g. Co
Catherine Petrofsky
Granger
Enfield
Charles M. Jarvis
The
Fair Association
Middlesex
Kate A. Hallock
Dentists to Learn Rhetoric at George Washington U
Washington November 13 dental students at George Washington University will study English rhetoric to calm patients with engaging talk. College officials say a dentist must rely on speech like a barber to achieve success, diverting patient attention through conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Washington University
World ends predicted by Zion City overseer
Wilbur Glenn Volvin, overseer of Zionists in Zion City Illinois, says the influenza epidemic sweeping the country is only the first chapter in a book of sorrows. He warns the climax will be the destruction of the planet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion City
Ill
Wilbur Glenn Volvin
No Change In Armistice Terms
London dispatch reports the allied command will not modify the armistice conditions, with only a 24 hour extension for evacuations of Belgium and Alsace Lorraine. The message notes no other concessions or changes to the existing terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Belgium
Alsace Lorraine
Metal Prices in Washington and East St Louis
The Metal Prices report notes rattled figures with Lea un changed spelter steady in Washington. East St Louis spot offered 8.40 Navy 8.35, December 8.12 1 2, January 8.05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
East St. Louis
Navy
Germany's Rolling Stock in Occupied Austria-Hungary
Copenhagen reports the Berliner Tageblatt states Germany owns about £00,00 freight cars and 35,000 railway locomotives, most located in the occupied AustrianHungarian districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Copenhagen
Austria-Hungary
Berliner Tageblatt
A Hint to Czecho Slovakia Starts in Life
In a Chicago News column the writer urges the infant nations of Czecho Slovakia and neighboring states to adopt agreeable names as they begin their life as independent entities. The suggestion reflects a broader editorial tone on nationhood and regional identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
German former foreign minister begs Wilson to ease terms
Dr Solf, ex foreign minister under Prince Max, urges President Wilson to influence the Allies to soften armistice terms. He argues Germany cannot feed its people after fifty months of blockade and that surrender of transport and occupation forces would starve millions of Germans, including women and children.
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Dr. Solf
Wilson
W. S. Solf
Prince Max
Germany
Labor Convention OpensWith Rousing Laredo Reception
International delegates of labor leaders, including Secretary William B. Wilson and Samuel Gompers, arrived in Laredo Texas to a reception by the Mexican city and its delegates. They crossed the boundary to participate in the international conference. The AFL executive council granted a charter to the Motion Picture Workers Union, starting with about 2,000 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Texas
Redo
Tex
Neuve Laredo
William B. Wilson
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Porto Rico
San Salvador
Guatemala
Costa Rica
International Bridge
United States
37Th Infantry
Boundary Monument
Wilson
Executive Council
Motion Picture Workers’ Union
Funeral Notices for Mrs William Lord and Mrs Daniel Sullivan
Funeral services were held for Anna J Ashton wife of William Lord at 8:30 A M from the home on Liberty Street and 9:00 A M at St Johns Church with a requiem high mass by Rev Michael E Kearney A Maria Ave and Some Sweet Day were sung during the service Prayers for the dead were read by Father Kearney and committal occurred at St Johns Cemetery Relatives and friends from Warehouse Point Meriden and Hartford attended Flowers bore by Philip Ashton and Clarence McCabe Pall bearers included Harry McCabe Harry Ashton Albert Leary John Geary Raymond Feldhouse and Gerald Ashton Mrs Elizabeth Preece wife of Daniel Sullivan died at her High Street Portland home and is survived by her husband two children her parents three brothers and three sisters The funeral will move from the late home to St Marys Church on Thursday at 9:00 A M and burial will follow at St Marys Cemetery The funeral of Mrs Agnes Healey Brown was held from Winthrop Street New Britain to St Josephs Catholic Church with Rev Patrick Maley presiding Pall bearers were Thomas Luddy S Earle Alvon Brown Melvin Brown Patrick McEnroe and Joseph Diemand Flower bearers were Clement Diemand and Harry Moran Burial took place at St Marys New Catholic Cemetery New Britain
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lord
Anna J. Ashton
William Ashton
Liberty Street
St. John’s Church
Michael E. Kearney
P.J. O’brien
Father Kearney
St. John’s
Warehouse Point
Meriden
Hartford
Philip Ashton
Clarence McCabe
Harry McCabe
Harry Ashton
Albert Leary
John Geary
Raymond Feldhouse
Gerald Ashton
Daniel Sullivan
Elizabeth Preece
High Street
Portland
Richard Preece
St.Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Agnes Healey
Agnes Healey Brown
Winthrop Street
New Britain
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Patrick Maley
Thomas Luddy
S. Earle
Alvon Brown
Melvin Brown
Patrick McEnroe
Joseph Diemand
Clement Diemand
Harry Moran
St. Mary’s New Catholic Cemetery
Deaths and funeral notices for Johnson and Mulcahy
John Arvid Johnson aged 28 died at his Commerce street home in Portland after a long tuberculosis illness. He leaves his wife, parents, two sisters Hilma and Mrs. Carroll Holland, and brother Carl. Funeral arrangements pending. Hannah Mulcahy funeral from Bridgeport arrived for burial at St John’s cemetery. Sacred Heart services in Bridgeport well attended with many floral tributes.
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John Arvid Johnson
John A. Johnson
Commerce Street
Portland
New Britain
Hilma Johnson
Carroll Holland
Carl
Hannah Mulcahy
Bridgeport
St. John’s Cemetery
Sacred Heart Church
Olcahy
Death of Miss Elizabeth Hyland in Middletown
Miss Elizabeth Hyland died in Middletown early this afternoon. She leaves a sister Mrs William Chamberlain of this city and a brother Patrick who lives in California. The funeral announcement will be made later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Hyland
Middletown
William Chamberlain
Patrick
California
Dare to tread far paths despite dizzy feet
A reflective line warns that many men fail to reach a goal because they move with uncertain steps. It emphasizes perseverance and focus over fear in pursuing ambitious aims. The line reads like an old bearing of motivation and self-discipline in tough journeys.
Stock market closes steady after early losses
New York traders saw initial losses in the first ten minutes of the session, then a firmer tone with many stocks regaining losses or posting gains. Major movers included Baldwin Locomotive and steel issues, while copper stocks and several rails showed mixed action before the close with overall steady equity and bond activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baldwin
Bethlehem Steel
Southern Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Anaconda
Marine Preferred
Steel
Baldwin Locomotive
Bethlehem Steel B
Sumatra
Biceco
Studebaker
Mexican Petroleum
Anacondia
Saxton Motor
American Sumatra
Reading
Do you think satisfactory arrangements with Germany are possible
The Washington Star quote shows Bronco Bill comparing Germany to Cactus Joe and recalling a sheriff ordinance to shoot on sight for weapon possession and denying poker chip sales, illustrating a satirical take on armament and trade regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Germany
Bronco Bill
Cactus Joe
Bay Amendment Amid National Prohibition Question
Washington on November 13 reports a contested amendment aimed at national prohibition. The key issue is quorum size for Congress two thirds of all members versus two thirds present and voting. A Supreme Court ruling could decide the legitimacy of the prohibition law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
America
United States Supreme Court
Anti League
Saloon League
Supreme Court
Russell Library Notes on War Campaign and Readings
Subscriptions are taken each afternoon and evening at Russell library for the United War Work campaign. The library displays posters, mounted pictures, and magazines showing the work of seven organizations. Children may have their names added to the library honor roll if they contribute. An exhibit of graded juvenile books runs two weeks with staff help for Christmas gifting. A smaller adult collection is on display, with emphasis on popular titles from the year. The public is urged to use the library reviews on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Library
United War Work Campaign
Chip
Victory
City Briefs on Army Training Change and Drunkenness Case
William J. Fitzgerald was not sent to Morrison Virginia for military training as previously reported. In the same paper an error claimed W. J. Fitzpatrick received the order. John Edgerly was fined three dollars and costs in city court for drunkenness. this was the only case before the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Fitzgerald
Morrison
W. J. Fitzpatrick
John Edgerly
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Interboro
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Lehigh Valley
Miami Copper
Norfolk & West
National Lead
North Pacific
NY Cen
Nynh&h
Penna
People’s Gas
Republis Reading
Chic R'I & Pac
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St Paul
Tin Pac
U S Steel
U S Steel Ptd
Utah Copper
Westinghouse
Scott
Bowne
Bloom
N.J
Luawig Krena
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Mevers
Chas F. Schram
Wall St
du Claw
Cherg
St Tay
Robert Siddle Haddam
East Hampeton
United
United Tea
Importers’ Co
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