Ex-Soldier Claims Led Mob in Hanging of Alien
Collinsville April 10 Joseph Rigel 28 a Collins Wille miner and former U S army member testified before a coroner jury that he led the mob that hanged Robert Pr Preerger an enemy alien last Friday morning Hearings described the events and during confession he allegedly implicated Wesley Beaver in the leadership
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Collinsville
Joseph Rigel
United States Army
Robert Pr. Preerger
Wesley Beaver
French Lost Only Two Merchantmen Last Week
Paris reports that during the week ending April 6 only two French merchantmen over 1,600 tons were sunk by mines or submarines. One vessel was attacked unsuccessfully. Also noted is the safe arrival of Lieutenant George B. Garlick, son of Dr and Mrs Samuel M Garlick of 474 State street, a Medical department member active in city fraternal and social circles.
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Paris
George B. Garlick
Samuel M. Garlick
State Street
Garlick
Medical
Roots and herbs touted as universal remedies in India ad
An advertisement extols Indian medicines using field roots and herbs as a universal panacea. It notes Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, created over forty years ago by Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham of Lynn, Massachusetts, as the world’s standard remedy for female ills, now recognized widely.
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India
Pinkham
Lydian. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Kite Contest Draws City Youths at Sea Side Park
Recreation Commission will stage a kite flying contest on Saturday April 27 at Sea Side Park under the Department of Recreation. Entries are received through city public schools and Superintendent PB Wv Gahan expects several hundred boys of all ages to participate. Medals badges and pennants will be awarded in two age classes and a serial gliders competition is also planned.
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Department of Recreation
Seaside Park
PB Wv. Gahan
6569 Bibles Distributed to Connecticut Servicemen
At the Connecticut Bible Society 109th annual meeting in Hartford the group reported distributing over 6500 Bibles to state men in military and naval service. Officers elected include President Rev Dr Rockwell Harmon Potter and vice presidents Rev James W Bradin and Rev Dr James Dunlap.
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Hartford
Connecticut Bible Society
Rockwell Harmon Potter
James W. Bradin
James Dunlap
Tartt
Charles L. Prior, Jr
Stratford Loan Committee Plans Big Street Parade
Stratford April 11 report: Liberty loan sign atop Stratford Trust Company lit soon. parade led by a band, with Dr. Howland and James Lally coordinating sailors and local boards. Stratford has bought about $20,000 in bonds as quota drives progress. Honor Roll Bulletin Board to be turned over to town. a Liberty chorus seeks 100 more members. upcoming rehearsals at Christ Church parish house.
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Stratford
Liberty Loan
Stratford Trust Company
Liberty
Black Rock
Bridgeport
Citizens’ Committee
Edmund Judson
Christchurch
Arsus Club
West Broad Street
H. W. Pardy
E. A. Skinner
CG. A. Cowdery
R. Dian
J. A. McQuillan
J. H. Robson
George Mooney
Q. T
Inez Carey
Weed
Shipping ‘Board
St. John’s
St. John
United Shrpping Board
Republican Club
Refusal to Work Under Disloyal Shop Foreman
Frederickson of 127 Otis Street is discharged from Pratt and Whitney company after workers under his supervision present a signed refusal to work under his direction. He was assistant foreman of the drafting room. The incident followed a poster removal related to the third liberty.
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Traftford
Arthur Tr. Fredoerickson
Otis Street
Pratt and Whitney Company
Afetnoon
Frisea Toord
Janey de Th
Breen
Roe Shar
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Lieut. Garlick
France
English County
The
International Film Service
England
Elizabethville
Conn
High Louis
Main ST
Stratford Loan Committee
Main and Elm Sts
Igen
Walied States Food Administration
Gosass
Enese
Westport Smelts
Cfn
Frisbie Pie CO
Bridgeport, Conn
the Electric Shop
TOE United Illuminating CO
Telephone Barnum
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