Desires for Peace Reflected in German Press on Wilson Note
Berlin and German papers reprint summaries of President Wilson's note to Russia and the Allied reply. They show a strong wish for peace with Russia while reaffirming steadfast fronts and a pledge to win if talks proceed. The discussion ties the note to each publication's timeline and stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Berlin
Ger
Norddeutsche al- Zeitung
Russia
Germany
Vissiche Zeitung
Escaped Spy Suspect Caught In Virginia
German escaped spy suspect Arnold Henckel, once jailed in Norfolk as an alleged spy, was arrested in Danville Virginia on June 19. Connecticut authorities previously freed him, and local police confirmed the capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Richmond
Arnold Henckel
Norfolk
Danville
St John Baptist Festival Set By Masonic Lodges Here
The St John the Baptist festival will be celebrated by St John’s lodge No. 3 and Corinthian lodge No. 104 in this city on June 25 at 7:30 p.m. The event honors Saint John figures and marks the 200th anniversary of revived craft masonry with invocations, addresses, music by Apollo Quartet, and a closing talk on masonry. Officers from both lodges and a committee of arrangements are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John the Baptist
St. John’s Lodge
Corinthian Lodge
A. F
A. M
Broad Street
London
M. Talcott
J. Romeyn Danforth
America
Harry C. Scofield
Leonard
Nickerson
M. W
Connecticut
John ‘Rodemeyer
Apollo Quartet
J. R. Danforth
George G. Beers
W. M
Edward A. Wenzel
S. W
George W. Sanderlin
J. W
George W. Roberts
Howard W.gorham
Ivan H. Bradley
S. D
Philip L. Holzer
Charles R. Crowsher
Charles Morrison
Clifford W. Marsh
William A. Lewis
Frank M. Canfield
Edward T. Price
Samuel W. Davis
Zeppelin Z-48 Lost In Raid on England
Berlin reports Zeppelin Z-48 with all aboard lost after a raid on southern England. The admiralty cites a fierce sky battle on June 16 where the airship was set afire and downed over the sea. Capt. Victor Schuetze perished with the crew while other airships returned safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
England
Admiralty
Victor, Schuetze
Schuetze
Steamer and Sub Destroyed After Midsea Battle
New York report says a crippled British steamer and a submarine were destroyed off the Italian coast after a lone engagement. The Hilonian crew, arriving ashore, recounts the submarine struck the steamer amidships then surfaced to view the wreck. A freighter also torpedoed earlier that day, its captain reaching shallow water. The submarine reportedly split in two after a six inch shell hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
No Justification for Abnormal Food Prices Declared
Chicago June 19. C J Blanchard chief statistician of the federal reclamation service says the coming crop is record breaking and there is no justification for abnormal prices. He notes the harvest will be large but labor is needed to bring in the yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
C. J. Blanchard
Federal Reclamation Service
Collector of Internal Revenue Loses Office
Joseph J. Scott, collector for the First California district in San Francisco, has been removed from office by presidential direction while under indictment for shortage in his accounts. President Wilson said in a message to the Belgian Mission that the United States is determined to restore Belgium to its former standing among nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph J. Scott
Internal Revenue
California
San Francisco
Scott
Wilson
United States
Belgium
Thrift Day Deals On Linens And Toweling
A list of fabric and linen bargains including 36 inch bordered curtain scrim at 12 of value, 124 inch bleached flannel at 10c per yard, 45 by 36 hemstitched pillow cases at 30c value two for 45c, and 18 inch bordered toweling at 15c value.
Thrift Day Bargains in Men’s Furnishings
Thrift Day offers on fibres and fabrics feature men’s shirts in various styles and sizes with reduced prices from regulars of 3.50 to 1.25, plus silk four in hands and nainsook union suits in multiple cuts. bargain men’s and boys’ wear while stock lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nainsook Union
Thrift Day House Furnishings Sale Highlights
Thrift Day offers Jewel Refrigerators with 20 and 150 pound ice capacities, priced at 6.89 and 13.10 respectively, plus khaki duck couches, garden hose items, screen doors, window screens, and natural wood frames. Other items include rustless springs and galvanized hardware, with prices shown for limited sale figures.
Thrift Day Deals Highlight Cleaning Supplies and Cream
Thrift Day offers include rubber gloves at 39¢ and Woodbury's Facial cream at 24¢. Pompeian Cream is 19¢, regular 69¢. Syringes priced at 79¢, marked down from $1.00. Savings emphasized for bargain shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury
Wall Paper Specials From Thrift Day Offers
Thrift Day specials list room ready wallpaper deals. One offer at 89 cents includes 8 rolls of wallpaper and 16 yards of matching border suitable for all rooms. A second room lot is 1.49 dollars with 10 rolls and 16 yards of border for bedrooms dining room and hall.
Thrift Day Bargains Across Vanity Items and Accessories
Advertises thrift day specials on vanity cases pocket books and hand bags with prices from 6c to 82c. Includes silk gloves lace trimmed heart designs and guest towels with thrift day limited offers and sample lots of handbags. Customers urged to shop early for value priced items across silver plated powder cases and fancy bags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrift Dar Frpaceites
Ras Thrift Sdny Se Nees Sree Sc
Children’s Shoes at Thrift Day Prices in Canvas and Oxfords
A catalog of children’s footwear including white canvas button and lace shoes, stitchdown elk sole canvas oxfords, white canvas Mary Janes and ivory soles, tan colt play styles, and gun metal and patent Mary Janes. Sizes span 5 to 11 across multiple price points from $1.39 to $2.79, with misses’ and children’s tennis and sandals also advertised at thrift day prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nainsook
Save on Groceries and Meats at Dorsen’s S
Dorsens shop advertises groceries and meats with dozens of item prices. Offers include guaranteed flour, tea, evaporated milk, beans, corn, peaches, sardines, prunes, and more. Special prices list multiple brands and package sizes, noting 25c and 15c items, with meat cuts like sirloin and porterhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsen’s
Armour
California
Virginia
Maryland
Rock Run
Cloak and Skirt Makers Seek 20 Percent Wage Rise
In New York the cloak and skirt workers submit a demand for a 20 percent wage increase. The request covers an estimated 80 000 to 90 000 workers in city shops and is framed as an absolute necessity. The proposal was handed to employers and announced yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tire Company Employees Subscribe To Liberty Bonds
Within two days after United States Tire Co. offered liberty bonds to its Hartford and Detroit plants, $192,000 was subscribed. Workers, mainly mechanics, will have payments deducted from wages weekly until the bond is paid. Hartford plant subscribers totaled $67,000 and Detroit’s Morgan & Wright plant added $125,000. The piece notes a separate, unrelated line about young men seeking military exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Tire Co
Liberty
Hartford
Detroit
Morgan & Wright
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Bridgeport
Sement
Bridgeport Chamber OF Commerce
Ane
Collector of Internal Revenue
Dorsens Main
Elm & Middle Sts
Lizere
SHOR
Poplin
Serge
Gabardine and Velour
Voile
Dimity
Gingham
Batiste
Bere
Porterhouse
Hamburg
Icloak
Tire Company
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!