President Wilson Plans Major Labor Administration
President Wilson considers creating a new labor administration led by a WW director general of labor. The office would absorb much of the existing labor department's duties and oversee labor affairs. A factory fire at a machine company prompted calls for assistance and highlighted hazards from chemical use by workers.
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Washington
Wilson
Labor Department
Machine Company Nett
American Graphaphone Company
Sixth Division Board Quota Ready to Leave
Six men will be sent to camps from Draft Hoard No 11 between now and May 1 completing the district quota under Board No 6. Members from the district will go to Camp Upton on April 26 and to Camp Devens on April 30. The names listed are Robert Bingham and Warren Bryant. On May 1, 23 men will be sent to Mort Slocum due to an oil fire back draft incident.
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Bealween
Mas
Rector Entered Army as Private Is Killed in Action
Springptsold Mass April 23 News arrives of the death in action of the Rev Walter Handley former rector of Christ Episcopal church here He reentered the military service as a private Widow of the late Russian consul dies in New York Mrs Elizabeth Seleninath 79 widow of Alexander Seleninat former Russian consul in New York dies in Reweenich native of Georgia known for philanthropy before husband’s death lived many years in Mussina
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Springptsold
Mass
Worl
Walter Handley
Christ Iepiscopal Church
Die Reenwich
Mrsabeth
Seleninath
Alexander Seleninatl
New York
Georgia
Remonstrance Hearing Over Turret License Renewal
The county commission convenes to hear remonstrance against Joel Ahien’s tavern license renewal. Attorney Klein represents the old stand owner at Main and Union. Judge Ullman represents the remonstrants. the remonstrance was withdrawn after the applicant pledged future compliance.
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Agiinet
Joel Ahien
MM. A
Main
Union
Dacob
Klein
Dudge Dohn
Ullman
Je Newring
Darien
Uat Town Iinst
Carl Sehmidt& Whe
War scale compared Roumania to the United States
The note compares Roumania to the United States noting Roumania has about 14 times fewer people and 80 times less trade. It cites Roumania revenue at 110 million and trade of 250 million, while the U.S. revenue last year reached 1.122 billion with exports and imports at 8.952 billion. It questions the wartime indemnity if Germany won.
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Roumania
Germany
Alabama
Pennsylvania
United States
Goodwin Opposes Public Route Decision by Car Riders
Manager Goodwin of the Connecticut company favors leaving the Brooklawn and South Park districts to residents to decide. He cites potential inconvenience if Brooklinn routes are shifted to Seaside Park via Park Avenue, arguing public convenience and passenger goodwill require careful consideration.
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South Park Avenue
Brooklawn
Goodwin
Connectives Company
Brooklinn Otrs
Park Avenue
Seaside Park
Schwarts
Disney
Drivssorialion
Mainstrek
Wairfield
Ian
Insurance Offices Flood French Towns Amid War Turmoil
TARIS April 23 Official figures show Laris houses damaged by Gev ou aerial bombardments are one in 1,008. Insurance firms seek 10,000 frances for a renewal, about 500 to one. Deputy Arthan Leinart vows to reveal measures to curb insurers preying on Paris and suburbs. A broker cites 60,000 francs in commissions lately. Insurance offices have proliferated citywide. Batchellor & Co appeals to Superior Court after tax assessors set land and buildings at 103,680. machinery 430,000. autos 3,202. total 556,882.
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Taris
Laris
Gevou
Frances
Arthan Leinart
Seing
Sach
Paris
Levasseur
George (. Batchellor
Rogovin Denies Being Partner in Bankruptcy
In petitions filed in a New York State court the firm of Ginsberg and Rogovin paint dealers at 909 Stratford Avenue faces bankruptcy action. Louis Ginsberg petitions for bankruptcy and Rogovin denies any partnership, claiming no knowledge of debts. Hearing dates set for April 2.
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Ginzberg and Rogovin
Stratford Avenue
Phibuit Ani Walker Compatr
John Lucas and Company, Inc
Tudgely Vriminer Company
Taouis Ginsberg
Nathan Hoapovin
Opursuers
Mie
Louis Gingberg
Siephen Rogovin
New Haven
Secon
Cenaurt
Louis Cainesberg
Rogevin
Ginzberg
Ae Minke Hts
New England Youth Wins French War Cross?
A fragmentary notice reports a New England youth receiving the French War Cross amid unclear lines. Names, dates, and places are garbled, but the event is framed as a wartime honor bestowed by French authorities.
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New England
Spring home needs and kitchen stoves on sale
A home improvement advertisement lists gas hot plates, gas cookers and ranges with multiple oven sizes and prices from $2.50 to $46, oil stoves from $14.25 to $19.50, and blue flame stoves. Also offered are screen doors in several styles, wooden and steel window screens, and netting with assorted widths and prices.
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Provence
Trays Promising Space Saving and Style for Homes
Trays to save many steps and add dainty charm are offered in varied styles. Nickel, white, and papier mache trays priced from 1.75 to 3 dollars, with mahogany finishes and three sizes around 1.40 to 6 dollars. Pine trays and nickel options feature handsome patterns and durable construction.
Strong galvanized utensils and home goods sale
The ad lists wash tubs, water pails, garbage cans, slop pails, bread and cake boxes, canisters, cash boxes, dust pans, baby baths, pantry sets, and various pots, pans, and baskets. Prices range from a few cents to several dollars, with items like tea kettles, preserving kettles, rice boilers, roasters, and baking pans offered in multiple sizes. Heat efficient cookware highlighted as light and easy to handle.
Garden Tool Prices and Implements List
A dated catalog line lists garden tools for sale including spades, rake sets, iron and steel rakes, travel tools, spades with round points, wire rakes, garden sets in three sizes, lawn sprinklers, pruning shears, and lawn mowers with prices ranging from 20 cents to 10 dollars. The text is fragmentary but preserves item types and price ranges.
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Arden
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HMA
Jack Shea
Bridgeport Gas Light Company
Drs. Weidlich
Alvord
Judson and Gorey
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Kresge
Sunilal
RVICE
Gorgas
Ea Ney
Howwland's
Main St
Fairfield Ave
Cannon St
Bridgeport
Conn
Rogovin
Thiedse
Drdieries
Wwilbert
Sergei
William
Hasan
Free Business ” Books
Cannon Street
Felreen
Foley
Matuert
Paoli
Koley
the Howland Dry Goods Company
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