Almost Billion In Gold Going Into Melt Pots
York June 26 Officials announced the largest hoard of gold ever stored in one place is being melted down totaling 766 million dollars. The sum includes English French and American coins and bullion from war imports and local receipts. The New York mint office reports the total far exceeds prewar levels and credits efficient operations despite cramped facilities.
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York
Edward P. Leech
New York
Mint
Leech
Denver Mint
Sheridan Ferree
Auditors’ Office
Washington, D. C
Edward McKernan
Philadel Mint
Eugene Russell
The
of the Mint
Martin funeral notices and small classifieds from 1917 city listings
Obituaries announce the funerals of Rowland Martin at 3 o clock Friday from 191 Fifth Street with interment at Lakeview cemetery. Annie B Hatch funeral at 42 Fremont Street on Wednesday at 2 pm burial Mountain Grove. Classifieds include sale of a 16 ft flat bottom power boat, a job for an ice ration keeper, a colored cook seeking work, yard laborers needed, and a machinist club meeting chaired by Chas Dreifort with business of importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Rowland Martin
Fifth Street
Lakeview Cemetery
Annie B. Hatch
Martin W. Sturtevant
Fremont Street
Mountain Grove
Machinist Club
Chas. Dreifort
Burr & Knapp dividend plan announced
Burr and Knapp creditors are to receive a ten percent dividend with a six percent reserve for future expenses. The trustee in the Federal District court reported assets of 117,645.79 and member liabilities totaling 127,065.92. Litigation over Waterville Hydraulic Company property could deliver up to 189,000 in damages to creditors if recent New York court decisions hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr & Knapp
Federal District Court
John W. Banks
Watervellet Hydraulic’ Company
New York
Bond Reduction for Maurice Winton in Bridgeport Theft Case
Maurice F. Winton, cashier at Adame Express Co. Bridgeport branch, faced a city court judge who lowered his bond from 7500 to 4000 for theft alleged between 3500 and 4900. Case adjourned to July 3 as accountants review the books. Winton denies fault, his wife backs his claim of innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice F. Winton
Bridgeport
Adame Express Co
Frank Wilder
Winton
New York Woman Testifies Against Alleged Insulter
Miss Virtella La Main of New York testified in city court against Joseph Koskie of Gregory Street after he allegedly insulted her at the railroad station and urged soldiers to rescue him. Judge Frank Wilder fined Koskie twenty five dollars.
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Virtella la Main
New York
West 180Th Street
Joseph Koskie
Gregory Street
Koskie
Frank Wilder
Fairfield County to Supply 600 for Regular Army
Under Fairfield County association the volunteer enlistment dinner is at Stratfield this evening to discuss meeting the state quota of 500 men for the army. Attorney Arthur L. Shipman of Hartford will speak. Citizens urged to join the Universal service parade on July 4 and civilian participants are invited.
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Fairfield County Association
Stratfield
Wilson
Fairfield County
Arthur L. Shipman
Hartford
Bridgeport
Home Guard
Obituary Notices for Hutchin and Hellmann
Obituary notices report the funerals of Arthur Hutchin of Unionville who died after an appendectomy at Bridgeport hospital and Andrew McBride, held at 208 Beardsley street and St Marys R C church with a high mass of requiem. Mary E Hellmann’s funeral from 263 Madison avenue and St Josephs German R C church featured Mass of Requiem, choir, offertory pieces, and burial at Mountain Grove cemetery.
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Arthur Hutchin
Unionville
Bridgeport Hospital
Frank Street
Clarence Hutchin
Fred
Walter Hutchin
Avon
Andrew McBride
William Boyland
Beardsley Street
St. Marys R. C
Terrence B. Smith
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Frank
Thomas Griffin
Michael Kane
James Hennegan
James Seymour
Frank Mulligan
Robert Williams
Father Smith
St. Augustine’s Cemetery
Mary E. Hellmann
Madison Avenue
St. Joseph's
Church
Rebekah Lodge
Bavarian Society
Anton Herb
Frank Schmidt
Stackman
Mountain Grove Cemetery
New Haven R R Seeks Pay for Guard Duty in State
April officials of the New York New Haven & Hartford Railroad asked for protection for bridges and property and troops were positioned where needed. In June the railroad billed General Cole 458 for transporting soldiers guarding lines, with Colonel Richard J. Goodman seeking a pass to inspect troops and receiving no reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co
General Cole
Richard J. Goodman
Support Pledged Hoover Campaign
East and middle west dairy egg and poultry representatives met with Herbert C Hoover in Washington to urge maintaining reasonable prices for farmer profitability. Delegates pledged support for the food control program and cooperation with Hoover.
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Washington
East
Middle West
Herbert C. Hoover
London raid toll rises to 157 dead and 339 injured
Official figures released confirm 91 men 24 women and 42 children killed in the June 13 London air raid. The toll includes 220 men 110 women and 109 children injured as debris searches continue.
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London
Mechanics Wanted In Ship Building Industry
Boston June 26 The state free employment bureau appealed for mechanics to apply for ship building industry positions. Men with experience in related trades urged to take up this work as a patriotic duty.
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Boston
State Free ‘Employment Bureau
Dey
Strategic Post Near Lens Falls to British
London reports the village of LaConlotte, a strategic post one mile south of Lens, has been captured by British forces according to Reuters. The report comes from the British headquarters in London dated June 26.
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Lens
London
LaConlotte
Reuter
C H G Members Prepare for Soldiering
The Home Guard plan envisions one week of duty per company with reliefs formed locally in Fairfield county. Mess gear is lacking at Hartford, delaying full duty. District Circular No 1 rescinds parade focus and urges emphasis on essential duties and intense basic training over the next ten days. Colonel Burpee stresses readiness without disrupting civilian work and prioritizing essential tasks.
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Fairfield County
Quartermaster’s Department
Hartford
C. W. Burpee
Home Guard
Prohibition Debate in Food Control Bill Faces Obstacles
The Senate agricultural sub committee opened discussion on the food control bill in Washington with strong opposition over its prohibition provisions. Amendments aim to exempt farmers and their produce and limit food administration powers over individual rationing. A separate hearing by the Interstate Commerce Committee addressed wartime controls on coal, iron, steel and other raw materials with Ohio and Pittsburgh operators testifying.
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Washington
Senate Agricultural Sub-Committee
Food Administration
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Canning Demonstration Set at Fairfield’s Sherman School
A Fairfield garden club event in cooperation with the Fairfield County Farm Bureau will hold a canning demonstration at Sherman School on Friday June 28 at 10 am and 2 pm Miss Green will lead the session open to all interested participants Demonstrations will cover canning string beans peas pineapple and blackberries.
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Sherman School
Fairfield
Fairfield Garden Club
Fairfield County Farm Bureau
Miss Green
Poison bought for Mrs. Gilligan proved by state
The state proved a Windsor druggist sold Mrs. Gilligan two ounces of arsenic on May 26 1914 to kill rats and the poison was bought for her. trial testimony described the cemetery autopsy of Franklin R Andrews and the investigation led by Capt Hurley and Dr Wolff with details about the jars organs and sealing procedures.
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Hartford
Mr. Mason
Gilligan
Arthur J. Wolff
Robert T. Hurley
Rowe Wheeler
Cheshire
Franklin R. Andrews
Capt. Hurley
Andrews
Dr. Wolff
Hurley
Holden
Schultze
Coroner Probes Westport Fatal Crash
Coroner John J. Phelan opens inquiry into the death of Charles L. Page of Norwalk killed in a Westport automobile crash last Saturday. Driver E R Castleberny says mist and rain reduced visibility after dimming headlights to pass a car. Page had been repairing a Dresden Lace Co. machine owned by Bernard W. Blore. Witnesses Walter L. Darling and F H Brown testified they saw Castleberny dim lights as they passed. weather hampered view. Coroner to issue finding in a few days.
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Charles L. Page
Norwalk
Westport
John J. Phelan
E. R. Castleberny
Page
Bernard W. Blore
Dresden Lace Co
Walter L. Darling
Union Avenue
F. H. Brown
Lafayette Street
Castleberg
Aid Business of Long Hill Quarries
The Long Hill Quarries Co and Tungsten Co of America face a hearing before Judge John E. Keeler in Stamford regarding a suit by Tungsten against Frederick C. Beach and others. The court may order defendants to reserve funds to restore mining property damaged by a fire over a year ago. Officials said no stock was sold in this city and the hearing may last several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Hill Quarries Co
Tungsten Co. of America
John E. Keeler
Stamford
Tungsten Co
Frederick C. Beach
Englishmen Take Out Papers in Record Naturalization Day
In Boston on June 26 more than 200 aliens were granted final citizenship papers in the naturalization court. It was the court's largest day of business, and no session will be held again until September. British subjects were the majority.
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Boston
Naturalization Court
Great Britain
Roundup of all draft evaders begins in state
Boston authorities launch an organized roundup of all men of draft age who have not registered. Eligible men found with unregistered cards will be arrested. Horsford's Acid marketed as a remedy for headaches sleeplessness digestion and nervous exhaustion.
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Boston
Horsford
Howwwland’s Entrances in Fairfield and Cannon Streets
Summer storm outlook for Bridgeport with probable lightning and thunder tonight and tomorrow. Weather forecast mentions entrances on Malin Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street in Bridgeport, Conn.
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Howwland
Malin Street
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Sta-Rite Corsets Exhibit At Plaza Theater
A women only demonstration of Sta-Rite corsets at Plaza Theater will occur after Thursday and Friday afternoon performances this week. Attendees can see how the clasp enables putting on and taking off in about five seconds and observe the corset worn in real time.
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Plaza Theater
Remarkable flag lot sold with pole and hardware
A purchaser notes 100 flags sold at 1.50 each, with a 4 by 6 feet flag, a matching 8-foot pole, bracket, screws, and rope. The buyer recalls previous orders and higher costs since, despite durable cotton bunting, the deal includes a complete outfit though quantities are now limited.
Victrola Promises Summer Pleasure On Veranda Evenings
Ad promotes Victrola X in a mahogany case for 85 dollars with ten dollars of records. It highlights easy winding automatic play and adjustable tone for summer enjoyment on the veranda and patriotic songs. First shown on the fourth floor.
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Victrola
Victrola X
Gas cookers and stoves advertised with prices
An advertisement extols gas cookers for kitchens, claiming even heat control and quick cooling. It lists stoves with 3 to 4 burners, ovens, broilers, gas plates, tubing, irons, and various price points ranging from about 1.85 to 40 dollars, highlighting white porcelain panels and black finishes.
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Bridgeport
Box Anne
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Sirloin & Porterhouse
Elgin Creamery
Hamburg
Ib Ize
Ean Dixie Bacon
K.&c
Strip Bacon
Graham
California
Tum C
Alek
Russia
Lester H. Woolsey
Senate
Department of State
Chicago
Council
Thompson
Pembroke St
Naugatuck Valley
Wheeler & Howes
Sterling St
Pequonnock No. 88
F. of A
J. ED. Brosnan
Clark
Madison Ave
Maurice Winton
Marta Wittkowska
Syracuse
New Haven R. R
Hoover
Beeceps
J. H. K. Davis
R.M
Leona Par Ana
Long Hill
Conn
Tomorry
Howland Dry Goods Co
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