Punishing Soldiers Order Sets Uniform Army Desertion Penalties
General Bell issued an executive order establishing uniform punishment limits for desertion in the army. Simple desertion carries a three year maximum, with higher limits for prior convictions, conspiracy, hostile presence, or unlawful gathering. Increases apply to selling or losing clothing or gear and to absence without leave, with minor changes to prior-conviction rules to justify dishonorable discharge.
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Washington
Bell
Post Office Burglary Claims Gathered by Meyer Report
Postmaster General Meyer forwarded a congress report noting Connecticut post office burglary claims for the fiscal year ended June 30. Many claims for loss of stamps and funds were allowed while some were denied or dismissed as recoveries occurred. Several named claimants in Connecticut saw specific amounts allowed or disallowed for burglary and in transit losses.
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Washington
Pee
Congress
Meyer
Connecticut
Frink
Brooklyn
CA Potter
Danielson
N. M. Reynolds
Kil-lngly
C. Robbins
East Woodstock
Goodard
B. WS. Priteho
Fairfield
Gates
Gitenbury
E. C. Platt
Hawlerville
B.S. Canier
Highland Park
J. L. Parnham
Alberty Hill
H. Dryhurst
Meriden
W. P. Leete
North Haven
Burial of Bishop Michaud Held With Regional Clergy
Prelates from New England New York and Canada attended the burial of Bishop John S Michaud of Burlington after his death in New York He had traveled from France seeking recovery The mass at St Marys Cathedral was led by Bishop Thomas B Beaven with sermon by Rev A J Barron The funeral followed the wishes of the deceased. In other news the American scout cruiser Yankton arrived at Colombo reporting the fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry would pass the Hed sea and reach Suez by January 3 with all aboard in good condition
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Springfield
Burlington
Deeco
New England
New York
Maritime Provinces
Canada
John S. Michaud
Hishop Michaud
France
Wishop Michaud
St Mary's Cathedral
Thomas DP
Mass
A. J. Barron
Bennington
Pevim
Arabia
Colombo
Sperry
Hed Sea
Suez
Tammany Repudiate Committees Meet Tonight
New York reports that Tammany Hall factions will re organize for fourteen. It is claimed that all responsibility for Mayor McClellan's administration will be delegated to others.
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Tammany
McLellan
New York
Dee
McClellan
Weather Forecast for Connection Area
Forecast for Connection: fair tonight with increasing clouds on Wednesday followed by possible rain or snow in the afternoon or night and warmer temperatures. Light variable winds shifting to southeasterly and fresh by Wednesday. Pleasant weather with milder temperatures east of the Mississippi. A trough from Texas to the British northwest causes cloudy conditions between the Rockies and the Mississippi. In this vicinity expect fair weather, slightly higher temperatures, increasing cloudiness by Thursday with light rain likely.
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Texas
British Northwest
Rocky Mountains
Trial in the Hains murder case moves with alienist testimony
Flushing dispatch notes the Hains murder trial will feature alienist testimony and questions about the captain's mental state. General and Mrs Peter Hains expected to testify, with Dr Austin Flint among key witnesses. Court proceedings include cross examination of witnesses Tierney and others as prosecutors present eye witnesses. The case also touches on the defense calling Port Hamilton servants to testify about events after a Philippines voyage.
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Thornton J. Hains
Ariows
Peter C. Hains
Hains
Peter Hains
Austin Flint
Huins
Land Liter
Darrin
Peter C. Maing, Jr
Port Hamilton
Philippines
John Tierney
le Sion
William &. Annis
Charles Rivenfield
McIntyre
Justice Crane
General Hains
Tierney
Auies
Storm
White
Arthur Andrews
Dr Mcbride
Mr Stephens
Harvey Rockwell
Rockwell
Mrs. Annis
James Sley
Bay Ridge
Bayside
Sley
Captain Hains
Committee Named to Confer With Commissioner Macdonald
At a Good Roads meeting last night a committee was formed to consult with Highway Commissioner Macdonald on establishing a grade and lay out of all town roads. The group includes George Tracy and six others who will draft a bill for the general assembly after discussing the plan with the highway commission.
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Macdonald
George Tracy
P.O. Peabody
Hane Rasmussen
W. B. Reynolds
Flt Clough
A. Chatfiell
Edward JB. Reil
General Assembly
Noesson
Relief funds report ends as San Francisco charity closes
San Francisco relief and Red Cross report nine hundred thousand and a half dollars disbursed for shelters and hospitals. About thirty thousand people benefited with permanent housing such as refugee cottages and North Beach flats. Final accounting shows cost of administering the disbursement at 2.03 percent. Aged home built for the city at four hundred seventy four dollars, and other charitable aid completed. Also notes Albert Hoogs faces grand jury for misappropriating about nine thousand dollars from Beverly Savings Bank with a ten thousand dollar bond posted.
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North Beach
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Schem
Mass
Albert
Hoos
Beverly Savings Bank
Sears
Hoogs
National G A R Encampment Set for Salt Lake City
The national encampment of the G A R will be held in Salt Lake City from August 9 to 13. Wisconsin executive council member Phil Chuek announced the dates after a recent meeting to fix the gathering time. Nugents pharmacy offers cod liver oil emulsion touted for throat and lung relief.
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Salt Lake City
Milwaukee
G A. R
Phil Chuek
Wisconsin
Executive Council
Nugents Pharmacy
Counterfeit Silver Certificate Report From 1909 Series
Washington December 23 1914 report notes a counterfeit $5 silver certificate of the 1909 p series with Indian chief portrait. Detection tips include shading under United States of America resembling a picket fence and imperfect lettering. Also Bridgeport society of deaf mutes organized with officers and aims to aid deaf mutes in Connecticut and cooperate with charitable departments. Boston appeals for relief for an Italian victim issued by Governor Guild.
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Philadelph
Georer
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Guid
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Italy
Governor Guild
Drunken Jennings Hoisted Into Patrol Wagon After Bizarre Struggle
On Bank Street Martin Jennings, apparently intoxicated, resisted arrest as seven patrolmen and seven others struggled for half an hour to lift him into a patrol wagon. Crowds watched the attempt as Jennings staggered and clung to the earth, with police confident they can prove intoxication.
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Martin
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Hank Street
Landmark Going as Old Allroad Station Changes Hit Town
Luke Stapleton, longtime cafe proprietor near the new station, announces closure and relocation. After 15 years of steady business, he must vacate within six days as the building goes up for sale and remaining stock is offered at cost.
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Allroad
Luke Stapleton
Stapleton
Spectacular Fire Destroys FSCape Hotel and Empire Theater
A massive blaze destroyed the American hotel and the Imperial theater in South Manchester last night. The fire, which began in the moving picture house of James Ryan, trapped many inside as exits failed. Miss Margaret Ryan and George Anderson escaped the doorway, others via windows and a back stairway. The Knights of Columbus across the street rushed to aid as flames roared through the building, drawing a large crowd and challenging the South Manchester fire department.
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Daring rescue at Milberry street bridge saves three youths
A coal wagon driver named Nye leaped down a rope from the Milberry street bridge to rescue three boys Moody Butty and Waller from the Park river. Officer Beecher, despite injuries, coordinated the effort as the crowd pulled. Nye returned to his wagon and drove off, hailed as a lifesaver. The crowd aided until all were safe, though Beecher and Nye were worn and injured. Roosevelt sent a sympathy message to King Emanuel on December 24.
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Edward 3
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Nye
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Yhoy
eRecher
Cahill
Roosevelt
Washington
King Emanuel
City News Briefs Touch Local Events
Er Finn markets stylish sipes for Co G ball knickerbockers. Anna Maher of New Haven visits Mrs Thomas McCann of 7 Walnut St. The funeral for Mrs Joseph O'Neill takes place tomorrow at 9:30 from 249 Hank St to St Patrick's Church with interment at St Joseph's cemetery. Genare Minnicuchi of 17 Bridge St seeks license to shoot rats citing crop damage to cats. Patrick Sarsfield early officers elected: President Henry Smithwick, VP William Kennedy, Rec. Secretary Morgan Burke, Fin. Sec Joseph McGrath, Treasurer John Chaffey, Trustees Kyrne and Slavin. A Dig class initiation set for Monday Jan 11. Dairy commissioners inform druggists to label certain goods by Jan 15 per pure food laws. no delay will be granted.
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Thomas McCann
Walnut Street
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S O'Clock
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Genare Minnicuchi
Bridge Street
Patrick Sarsfield
Henry Smithwick
William E. Kennedy
Morgan T. Burke
Joseph McGrath
John Chaffey
D. J. Slavin
Mo. Kyrne
Revised Tariff Debates Stir Congress Hearings
The house tariff committee receives numerous suggestions from manufacturers and importers as it drafts revised duties. Calls range from lowering tariffs to specific rates, with claims that changes could curb under invoicing and imports. Rumors say the plan may free hides and cut shoe and leather duties, while experts debate a possible tax on cotton goods.
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Co Het
Notice of Estate Administration in Waterbury
Order of notice in the matter of Fuad J Bin and Michael A Hattiets as administrators of the estate of Phil Mouneey deceased. Court orders publication in a Waterbury newspaper and posting in Waterville, date details, time of hearing, and qualification to administer the estate. Hobart A. Lows, Judge.
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Minister Leaders Seek Unbiased Speaker in Assembly
Sour Norwalk reports Rev De Sharies S arhand says the legislative council of the state Congregations committee has not received a reply from Jude Eliare about retracting prior tolerances. Dr MacParland notes the matter rests with the legislators and ministers insist the speaker be unbiased amid reform measures. Meriden group urges fifty local professionals to back Congressman Hill for the United Senate with copies sent to lawmakers.
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Jude Eliare
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