Denman cites shipyard engineer delay at Hog Island
William Denman former chairman of the Shipping Board testifying at the Senate Commerce Committee blamed the delay in building construction on Hog Island shipyard engineer H D Connick. He said Connick sought a contract that would yield a fee of 22 to 25 million dollars, a figure Denman and his colleagues felt was excessive and caused the setback. Denman credited those who pushed to reduce the fee.
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Washington
William Denman
Senate Commerce Committee
Hog Island
H. D. Ih
Connick
American International Ship Building Day
Hirping Board
Iman
Norwalk Man Fights Mob Over Damned Liberty Bonds
A Norwalk worker aged ten allegedly shouted Damn the Liberty bonds and was chased for two miles by about 140 workers before being caught. He was forced to salute the American flag and beaten, with authorities taking action. A separate Rochester fire of suspected incendiary origin destroyed five buildings in Honeoye Falls, causing substantial loss.
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X & Rwalk
Boessmann
Norwalk Tire
Rubber Co
Rochester
N.Y
W. H. Osborne Co
Honeoye Falls
Haarlem Oil Capsules Promise Quick Kidney Relief
An old trusted remedy from Holland, GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules, claims relief for kidney and bladder issues. The ad touts long history and urges purchase at drugstores with money back guarantee if not relieved.
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Holland
Haarlem
Halland
Iast
Argo-Phosphate touted as new herbal remedy
Local interest centers on Argo-Phosphate, a vegetable tonic praised for digestive support and revitalizing effects. Promoters claim it aids nutrition and bodily function, with early positive reports from residents who have tried the product distributed by J. A. Leverty & Bros, Inc.
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Jocal Peohe
J. A. Leverty & Bros
Tnc
Uisement
Musterole Mild Relieves Headaches and Aches
An old advertisement touts Musterole as a ready relief for neuralgia and sore throats. It claims quick easing from inflammation when applied to temples and neck with a mustard oil base. The ad promotes 60 cent jars and hospital size at $2.50, noting doctors and nurses recommend it.
Ukrainians Split Over War or Peace Terms
A Kyiv press dispatch reports the Ukrainian Rada debated continuing hostilities against the Bolshevik government despite calls for peace from Rada president Grushevsky. Peasant resistance to German grain requisitions grew, with one village destroyed for armed opposition. Germany and Ukrainian forces claimed advances toward Kharkov and Yekaterinoslav, while a Bolshevik protest over Kursk strained relations. The Ukrainian Bolshevik government declared Ukraine independent socialist republic, findings met with recognition of the Soviet government by the commissioners.
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Moscow
Associated Press
Iiev
Ukranian Rac
Rada
Grushevski
Herada
Col
von Kulberg
Kharkov
Yskaterinostay
Germany
Ukraine
Branch Brujevitch
Russia
Ruda
Bourgoise
M.schitcherin
Kursk
Brest-Litovsk
Council of National Commissioners
Socialist Republic
Induction of Officers at First Presbyterian
The First Presbyterian church will induct new officers chosen at the recent congregational meeting. Rev. Alexander Alison Jr. will ordain Robert L. Blakeslee, William Kenneth White, and Albert L. Christie to the eldership, and A. O. Faris to the deaconate, with special music and an address. The gospel praise service at 7 30 features organ and solos, with familiar home hymns sung by all.
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First Presbyterian Church
Alexander Alison, Jr
Robert L. Blakeslee
Willian Kenneth White
Albert L. Christie
A. O. Faris
Elmer S. Joyce
The
Bible School
Harry H. Read
Thea
Symnasium
Lenroot to Back Wilson in Senate War Measures
Milwaukee April. Senator elect Irvine Lenroot announced he will support President Wilson in the Senate as in the House, backing war measures and urging continued patriotic education. He said Berger's vote showed Wisconsin’s loyalty and called for Republicans and Democrats to unite for a strong third Liberty Loan campaign. Lenroot will deliver two Liberty Bond speeches before returning to Washington next week.
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Milwaukee
United States
Irvine L. Lenroot
Wilson
Senate
House
Victor L. Berger
Wisconsin
Lenroot
Washington
Gov Edge Seeks Senate Nomination in Gop Primary
In Trenton on April 5 Gov Edge announced his bid for the United States Senate. He seeks the Republican nomination to replace the late Senator Hughes, with the term expiring March 2. The race now includes Col Austen Calgnata of Sussex and George S Hecord of Jersey City as declared candidates.
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Trenton
N. J
Goyv. Edge
United States
David Waird
Senator Hughes
Col
Austen Calgnata
Sussex
George S. Hecord
Jersey City
Danbury Man Narrowly Escapes Fire Escape
Danbury April 1 Charles M. VanVert 60 appears to escape suffocation as a fire engulfed his home on Union Street. The blaze caused an estimated 2900 dollars in damages. A week earlier Mrs. George W. Marshall died from fatal burns at her home.
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Danbury
Charles M. VanVert
George WW. Marshall
Saturday Specials In Store For Spring Styles
Specials for Saturday include Poplins and Serges in late spring models at 25 dollars special. House dresses in Ginghams and Percales in attractive colors and styles at 1 dollar. Blouses in China Silks of excellent quality plain white at 1.65 dollars for misses on the second floor.
Ladies and children clothing sale highlights and prices
A dense catalog of dresses coats suits and accessories with prices from 50 cents to 45 dollars. Includes suits in blacks navies tans and mixed shades plus tailored shirting fabrics ginghams chambrays lawns dimities voiles and veils. Footwear for boys and girls featured with orthopedic and hand welted options and a wide color range for summer wear.
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Denman
Norwalk
Ture
Ac AD Druggists
Advertiser
Cits
Parker
Drugicieta
First Presbyterian
Edge
For
N. Piachinement
Mullins’ Typewriter Exchange
Main Street
Poli
Che
Wwomen
Coats
Serge Coats
Serge
Coco Brown
Guncalf
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