Fraternal N E R O of Protection Holds State Convention
The Fraternal N E R O of Protection New England held its annual state convention in Colonial hall Vaietcla avenue with 160 delegates. Officers and delegates to the supreme lodge convention in Boston on May 14 were chosen. The first degree was conferred on a candidate and several membership applications were received. The second degree will be conferred next week in full form. A visit from the grand lodge winners was noted and refreshments followed. The Workingmen's Liberty Singing Society of Hartford filed articles of association with the secretary of state. Incorporators are Stephen Whavanich John Serfexe and Joan Belauvi.
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N. RE. O. of Protection
New England
Nde of Protection
Colonial Hall
Vaietcla Avenue
Boston
Adephian Lodge
Adeliphian Lodge
I. Co
Jean
Odd Perlows
Monitor Lodge
Wfiners
Grand Lodge
Tihorty Juglar Chl
Workingmen's Liberty Singing Society
Hartford
Stephen Whavanich
John Serfexe
Joan Belauvi
Prager Lynching Details Emerge From Inquest
Testimony from an inquest behind closed doors reveals mob leader Joseph Riegel and others describe the hanging of Prager in Collinsville. Riegel says Prager denied espionage, kissed the flag as he was strung up, and never begged for mercy.
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Collinsville
Robert I
Frager
Riegel
Prager
Maryville
Thiegel
St. Louis
Mini
Collinsythe
Pound
Miine Workers Union
Riegels
Kent
Druni
Factories Promote Liberty Bonds in Bridgeport Area
Bridgeport area factories and public schools push Liberty loan drives. Howard Speer leads city campaign as workers and officials vow extensive subscription efforts. Holmes and Edwards Silver, Hoval shoe shop, and a Haitian fruit stand show strong bond purchases, with officials appointing a citywide committee to manage subscriptions.
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Vridgeport
Mimne Bering
Liberty Loan
Howard Speer Ummager
Uridgeport
Wait
Bridgeport, Salesmers Wheel Company
Liberty Town
IT. M. C
Howard Speer
Liberty Loan Executive Committee
Holmes and Edwards Silver
Tincoln School
Liberty
Hesp
Main Street
Congress Street
South Main Street
City Hall
Health Department
Park Department
Galhers
Police
Tire
Jones and Lounsjury
Soldiers of Italy Await Enemy Attack Anniversary Message
Tammanach of Italy issued a greeting on the first anniversary of the United States entry into the war. He praised the American republic’s guidance, the Allied cause, and Italian resolve, noting Italy’s soldiers await the enemy offensive while U.S. troops fight in France and new forces prepare to sail.
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Maly
House of Bishops Plan Concerted War Effort
New York April 10 Formal negotiations for a concerted war effort by Congregational and episcopal churches for war relief opened at the house of Bishops meeting. Bishops from all regions attended. A letter from Dr Newman Smith of New Haven urged affiliation with the nations and cooperation with the government in church work. KILLED BY ROLLE Middletown April 30 John Raborri 40 of Durham was struck by a trolley car in Middlefield while walking the tracks.
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New York
House of Bishops
Protestant Episcopal Church
Trey
Newman Smith
New Haven
Rolle
Middletown
John Raborri
Durham
Connecticut Company
Middlefield
Reliable Kidney Remedy Ad Claims From Barre Doc 1916
A damaged ad text from Barre Vermont dated May 2 1916 touts a kidney and liver remedy by crown's drug store. It stresses high terms of benefits and customer refunds are not recalled in the fragment. The note includes names and a promotional tone.
Kilmer’s Swamp Root Ad Promises Cure in Two Bottles
An old advertisement directs readers to write to Dr Kilmer and Co in Binghamton for a ten cent sample of Swamp Root. It claims a simple two bottle cure will convince anyone and promises a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It notes Bridgeport Daily Telegram and Post as a reference and mentions medium and large ghboilles for sale at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghampton
Bridgeport Daily Telegram and Post
Hotels Donate Flour to Government Under Wheatless Rule
New York hotels under same management turn over 109 barrels of flour to the food administration as part of the wheatless program. The Waldorf Astoria and other hotels adopt substitutes like rice and rye pastries. Beginning today no wheat is allowed in bread or pastries.
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New York
Food Administration
Cheltmore Hotel
Manhattan Hotel
The
Waldorf-Astoria
McAlpin
Tood Administration
Senate Opinion on Planes Differ Disagreement on aviation program grows
The report details U S aviation progress with 3 primary training planes and 11 000 tons of materials committed for battle orders. It notes 6 000 planes to be built in France by 7 000 American workers and 11 500 Duatts planes planned in the United States. It covers training counts, flags ongoing Marshall committee probe, and calls for a final air program settlement amid department resistance to unrest.
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United States
America
Aviato
England
Franca
Italy
Wilson
H. Snowden Marshall
War Department
Department
Caldwell
New York
Military
Signal Corps
Fairfield Jertcan Seeks Second Secretarial Post
Esther Sanberg of 25 Kelsey, New Britain, Conniduhe seeks a second secretarial position in Fairfield. She has some experience and is willing to learn, requesting particulars for the role and preferring Fairfield placement.
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Jertcan
Wairfield
Lense
Esther Sanberg
Kelsey
New Britain
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Cart Wright
Main ST
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House OF Better Shoes
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