England Watchful As Oil Grants Spur US Involvement
York May 2 amid reports of oil interests and British government ties a Mexican Petroleum official travels to London amid questions about his loyalties. British authorities fear US fuel supplies and German wartime oil plans echo in current strategic moves. An aldermanic committee on lamps met to review petitions and plan inspections ahead of Monday Board of Aldermen action.
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Victory Liberty loan appeal lagging in districts amid slow subscriptions
Washington May 2 The government presses home the need for Lands to bring the war to a successful conclusion as subscriptions to the Victory Liberty loan remain far below target with under one third of 4.5 billion raised. Districts like St. Louis lead in subscriptions while others trail, and telegrams go to state groups to push last seven days.
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Accepting Men for Service in Siberia Announcement
Instructions at the army recruiting station 925 Main Street to accept qualified applicants for three year service in Siberia. Eligible branches include infantry medical department and cavalry with prior military training. Names listed from Bridgeport Shelton Sandy Hook and New Haven show volunteers sent to depots for air service field artillery and other units.
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Henry Acabbo
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Election Monday in New Canaan Town Meeting
May 2 report of New Canaan describes an annual borough election and meeting in the lawn hall with polls open 11 am to 3 pm A 1 o clock business meeting will hear officer reports and set a tax for the ensuing town Bonds worth about 58,400 dollars with up to 80,100 subscribed are discussed alongside a campaign urging bond purchases The piece also notes local social events and a marriage, with ongoing interest in Victory bonds and local governance issues
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May Drennan
Forest Street
Nick Caw
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I Baemer
John H. Behre
Lewis Troves
Victor
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Raneg Anit
United States
Burglary at Bradshaw Clothing Co steals 200 pants
Police hunt burglars who entered Bradshaw Clothing Co at Main Street at night and stole about 200 pairs of trousers and several dozen shirts. The incident occurred recently with damages noted.
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