Rob Roy the Coolidge Dog Faces Reporters at White House
Washington April 18 AP reports Prescient Coolidge's dog Rob Roy was kicked by a reporter crowd during a press conference. The president intervened, asking if reporters were stepping on the dog's toes and promising to curb further roughing. Rob Roy, a favorite, often accompanies Coolidge on walks and at events.
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Kirkpatrick Denounces Absentee College Control
Dr J F Kirkpatrick of Oliver Michigan condemned absentee control of American colleges by boards in an April address to the Midwest Student conference. He urged faculty and student self governance and independence, criticizing colleges for focusing on instruction and discipline while presidents act as autocrats.
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Gold Rush Veteran Dies in New Britain
Daniel T Hays fifty six a longtime Blacksmith in New Britain since 1899 died suddenly after a heart attack on April 15 He helped in the 1896 Kiondike gold rush with South Manchester friends remaining two years He is survived by three brothers and three sisters
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Daniel T Hays
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South Manchester
Church Party and Dance Planned for Building Fund
A card party and dance to aid the building fund of Blessed Sacrament church is set for Tuesday evening April 19 in the church hall and auditorium. Mrs Charles Fiesman chairs the event with John Tracy as arranging committee head. Numerous committees list members handling refreshments, room, publicity, and floor duties.
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Hartford Surgeon Ernest Wells Dies at 51
Hartford April 15 AP a prominent surgeon physician and civic figure Dr Ernest A Wells died today at Hartford Hospital after a double operation. He was 51 and active in national state and local medical societies. He is survived by family and colleagues.
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Lent Appeals To Greater Number And Greater Appeal
Lent seemed to attract more people this year as Rev George M Geisel rector of St Pauls Spiacopal church noted at the close of a three hour service from noon to four. He said the response during Lent was greater than ever before and described the proceedings including hymns prayers and short sermons on the seven last words of Christ as read and sung with organ selections by Theodore Braitting.
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German U boat engine used for instruction at New London
The engines of former German submarine U 88 have been installed in the Diesel laboratory at the United States submarine base in New London and will be used for instruction by officers and enlisted men in the submarine school. The U boat was dismantled at Mare Island Navy Yard and her hull used as a target off San Pedro.
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Fireworks Factory Explosion Rocks Weymouth Plant
In Weymouth Massachusetts on April 16 an explosion at Edmund A. Us and Son fireworks plant damaged two small buildings and injured three men. Several women became hysterical and glass injuries were reported as over 190 pounds of dynamite were involved. The firm estimated losses under $1000.
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