Royalties From Hun Music Aid War Effort
New York Aug 19 German and Austrian music and literature are to be used to aid the United States war effort, Alien Property Custodian A Mitchell Palmer said. Rights to enemy operettas grand operas plays songs and books have been seized and royalties will fund Liberty bonds. The move covers many famous works and even records by Emmy Destinn and Fritz Kreisler. The department plans to investigate unreported enemy property ownership and has seized titles such as The Chocolate Soldier Salome and The Jewels of Madonna.
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Palmer
Liberty
U. S
Uncle Sam
Kreisler Records
New York
Aus
United States
Mitchell Palmer
Liberty Bonds
Mn Palmer
Milwaukee
Talking Machine Records
Mme
Emmy Destinn
Fritz
Jxreisler
Plivs
Miss Spriingtime
Richard Stauss
Wolf-lerrari
Madonna
Susanne
John L. Stoddard
Austria
A. Gudeman
Empire
Arenold Iutner
Alrs. K
HW. Dreschel
Grimm
Josepha Schrakamp
Max and Michte
RM. Walker
J. W. Bingrin
Allied Advances Push Through Lys Salient and Lassigny Area
Allied forces report strong attacks across a wide front from Lassigny to the Lys region. British and French troops recaptured Merville, advanced toward Paradis and Les Puresbecques, and seized 676 prisoners near Outtersteen. Additional gains reached toward Roye with heavy fighting ongoing.
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Lihons
Herleville
Merville
Lys Salient
Paradis
Les Puresbecques
Outtersteen
Associated Press
Lys
Armentiers
Matz
Oise
Lassigny
Thiescourt
Pimprez
Noyon-Compiegne
Sois-sons
Carlepont
Fontenoy
Aisne
Roye
Somme
Ise
Rheims
Ypres
Lafassee
Toye
Sassigny
Soissons
Picardy
Oritonte Allines
Dbenvernignes
Merris
Cty
Ameren
Anere
Corny
Aimee
Sontin
Sammon
Dawn Northawesn
Pover
Owen Edherrey
Pete
Pieros
Sothiooneo Petel
Cdian Boy Ee
Willy Hanard
Dirgrigny
Myre Fey
Jeep Eyre
Menacing Soldier Captured After Attempted Fraud and Flight
A man calling himself James Babcock, later identified as James Sherman or Nabeeok Armeli, a sergeant in the U S army, was captured near railroad tracks after eluding a crowd and officers. He is accused of obtaining $14 from Mrs. W. A. Knowlton under false pretenses, claimed to be in Camp Dix quartermaster department, and resisted arrest with a weapon before being seized by Constable McGarry and officers. Gabriel and Justice Department agents to review his case.
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Offee
Qoman
James Babcock
United States Army
Aioe
W. A. Knowlton
John McGarry
Babcock
Army
W. H. de
Bahenelk
Second American Transports Land At Vladivostok
Seventh day voyage brings nine American troops to Vladivostok aboard a transport. A first contingent arrived yesterday afternoon after a seven and a half day voyage from Almila. A third troop ship was expected to arrive that evening.
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Vladivostok
Secon
Hardor
Almila
Rice Risters in Kofu Japan Attack Stores Rice Risters
A chaotic OCR fragment reports violence in Kofu Japan involving attacks on rice stores and mass housing areas. Names, dates, and places are garbled, but references to districts, officials, and a tense security situation appear.
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Kofu
Japan
Sound Financial Rulings Enacted After Constitutional Debate
A verbose historical account describes the origins of U S financial policy, including the 1789 constitutional framework, Hamilton’s role as first Treasury Secretary, and early steps like the funding act of 1790 and the establishment of the first national bank, detailing debts, revenues, and federal powers.
Stratford Family Strong for War Shows McDonald Brothers Service
James D McDonald of Stratford and his sons show notable wartime service. Joseph McDonald an instructor at Camp Upton and corporal in the 7th battery, Alexander in France with the 1 01st Regiment American Infantry, John in France in the army, and a fourth son, a fireman in the Navy, all serving Uncle Sam. The family is praised for dedication and patriotism amid the great war.
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McDonald
Uncle San
Joseph
Camp Upton
McNonad
Joseph McNonald
Stratford
Jogseph Amcdonald
Lhe
Alexander McDonald
Amercan Igdiliouury Forces
Vranece
John McDonald
France
Donald
Navy
McDonalls
Sokol Wins Battle Royal After Midnight Fracas
Three Steubencour men attended a free for all at Sokol's apartment complex before midnight. John Sokal assaulted them, sending Sakel, Kuehnowski, and Selig to hospital and police custody. Sokal jailed, others treated for head injuries and facial lacerations. They await charges in the county court.
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Steubencour
Wislaw Truchonowski
Furd
Raul Sehluski
Steubestcourt
John Sokal
Sokal
Preeiet
Kuehnowski
Selig
Selca
Sakel
Schujalcl
Kuchanowski
Pershing Urges Moral Cleanliness in Army
General Pershing calls for strict personal conduct and continence among soldiers to uphold moral standards. He directs enforcement measures and discussesLeaves and leaves policy as part of wartime discipline, urging officers to model restraint and integrity in all duties.
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Pershing
Aerial clashes reported in Sunday incident
Fragmentary OCR notes describe minor aerial fighting on Sunday across multiple locations with unclear names and scattered phrases. The report mentions entities such as STV CAH and various proper nouns, but details are largely illegible, leaving the central event as disputed aerial activity with no clear outcome or participants.
Treasury and House panel clash over war profits tax plan
Washington Aug 19 a bitter dispute reemerged between the Treasury Department and the House Ways and Means Committee over the new 8 billion revenue bill. Both sides back an eight percent wartime profits tax on prewar earnings but differ on excess profits classification and exemptions.
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Washington
Treasury Department
House
Wars and Means Committee
Treasury
Conmittes
Treay
Lorditx Ely Dees
Explosion Triggers Fire at Munitions Shop
A blast at a munitions shop caused a fire and prompted 15 people to flee. The incident involved undertrained guards and exposed hazardous materials, with authorities estimating property damage while crews fought the blaze.
Bridgeport expert urges enlarged trade schools for war effort
Industrial Training Chief H M Atiles says Bridgeport has one of the nation's three strong trade schools and urges expanding programs to train 25,000 now and 24,000 more in six months. He cites wartime needs, labor costs cut by training, and a plan to deploy women in lighter machine work to free men for heavier duties. The talk drew about 500 manufacturers and officials at the high school.
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James D. McDonald
Cut Spring Road
Stratford
Bridgeport
National Defense Council
America
Atiles
Council of National Defense
New Haven
Worcester
Mr. Miles
Wworen
England
Ordnance Department
W. B. Laslar
American Chain Company
C. L. Tuttom
Bilton Machine and Cal Company
P. 8. Ney
Cal’s Patent Firearms Company
Hartford
TK. Beggs
Bridgeport Brass Company
C. J. Albarn
J. NiIpley Motion
Take Torpedo
Boiler explosion injures two cleaners at Stratford plant
Two cleaners, Toney Joduin and Cyrus Withand, both 44, from 288 Grand Street, were badly burned when a boiler at the Stratford Avenue plant of the American Lube and Stamping Co exploded shortly after midnight. Joduin suffered burns to face neck back and arms, Withand to legs and arms. They were hospitalized at Bridgeport and Moore hospitals, with officials saying burns are serious but recoverable.
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Toney Joduin
Grand Street
Cyrus “Withand
Gridgeport
Leywert Iive
Stratford Wrenue
Autesicun Lubend Stamping Company
Doquin Wis
Yibuad
Joanin Wis
Prink EK
Gavias
Reney Hospital
Ama Kines
Clift Bright
Fidgeport Hospital
Patrolman Brennan To Doff Blue for Khaki
Patrolman Brennan to off duty at Beeand preeier station moves toward khaki service. John BrenWan to leave Bridgeport Monday with the vaningent att wen tow Manrp Greentear, while Kennan is pointed to the force. Readiness remains as reservists and fellow milcers extend best wishes for safe return.
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Bren- Wan
Beeand Preeier
Johns
Sham
da Nak
Peter
Beroml Preciiet
Tanker Sinks Hun Sub off Nantucket
A wartime action near Nantucket sees a tanker sink a submarine in heavy seas. Military reports confirm antisubmarine operations and losses on both sides, with limited details released.
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Nantucket
Donnelly Resigns Highway Post to Enter Construction
R E Donnelly resigns after five years as division head in Wairfold county to join a new construction firm, Veridgeport Construction Company, organized with 8500 capital. Donnelly serves as president and treasurer alongside John Brennan. The firm will perform constitution work on permanent highways from Part Chester to Milford, with plans for a new slate and staffing.
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Stata Fishment
Thea
Ras
Wairfold County
Wee Hannelly
Veridgeport Constructio Conpany
Ate Donnelly
Manawa
Donerely
John Brennan
Air
Pannelly
Soldier Arrested for Desertion and Fraud
Soldier Joseph Burke of Saintford, accused of deserting his wife and child and falsifying records to gain release from the United States Army, has been brought back from Kansas City by federal agents. He is held for the next term of the federal court. Burke served in the Continental National Guard and faces formal charges and potential punishment.
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United States
Joseph Burke
Staintford
Toy
Kansas City
Burke
Contioutiout National Buard
Local man arrested in watch and chain theft case
Stamford and Norwalk suspects were arrested after a claimed theft involving a watch and chain. Authorities say the suspects attempted to fence the items with the Palestine bureau handling the inquiry. Law enforcement officers from Justice Agent Lana Le led the charge, charging the group with selling stolen goods.
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Berd Gor
Vin Micherin
Stamford
Samuel Loss
Beldgepert
Sael Gibaan
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