Germans Win Citizenship in War Era Naturalization
The United States favored by many German and allied petitioners in a naturalization session led by Judge William M. Maltbie. Foremost speakers backed U.S. victory in World War I while some applicants admitted later faced wartime restrictions. Readouts list nationalities, names, and capitals tested during exams, including Italians, Russians, Brits, Belgians, Belgians and Swiss among those admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Andrew Michael Rimol
Soeerdre
Andréw Michael Rimel
U. S
Joseph Hermandinger
William M. Maltbie
Italy
Russia
England
Scotland
Ireland
Belgium
Switzerland
Bertalem Tomacsak
Hungary
Jozsef Demko
Connecticut
Holconih
Steven van Remportere
Congress
Frank Robotti
Rocco Lorenzo Mazza
Leonardo Rummo
John Belardinelli
Paul Vaccaro
Antonio Cristiano
Salvatore Pace
Pietro Glasso
Domenick Vincenzo Tornese
Carmine D'Alessio
Luigi Farina
Oreste Delmonte
Boleslaw Wondolowski
Sam Wollin
Abraham Bate
Isaac Weinstein
Morris Werebitik
Samuel Halpern
Wiladyslaw Rosenthal
Stanisla Myzin
Julius Critter
Anthony Wisnickski
Joseph Cross
Frederick Albert Barrow
Joseph Stone
John Smith
Harry Nuttall
Charles Henry Kirk
James Davidson
James Francis Sullivan
Henry Howard
William Jackson Arnott
Anderson Robertson
William McCarthy
John Toohey
Omer van Heck
Steven Remportere
Albert Steinmann
Allen W. Church
Federal Examiner of
Boston
Fred W. Tracy
Newtown Sends Clothing to French Hospital for War Child Aid
A February 6 special reports a Trinity church war supper to fund clothing for destitute French children, via a box to Dr Peck in France. Local parish committees organize the event with plans for readings, songs, and letters from front camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Trinity Church
Feck
New York
France
Homer Hubbell
A. J. Smilth
N. BE. Brenton
Ada Blakeman
Elerhert Coger
St. Rose's
Thomas Brew
Mary Zally
Mary O'Day
Frances Honan
Mary Read
Margaret Crowe
John’s Church
H. H. Curtiss
George Taylor
Frank Mitchell
Julia Hawley
John IF. Keane
Zoav
Mr. Keane
Ireland
St. Rose’s Church
Austin
Bridgeport
Daniel
Stephen
Mary
Margaret
Anna Keane
St. Rose’s
St. Rose's Cemetery
James Campbell
Patrick Campbell
Sandy Hook
Stratford Hans Warned Against Disloyal Talk
Stratford reports warn German and Austrian residents over disloyal talk as Justice Department takes steps to curb antiwar statements. Several prominent locals, including business figures, were reprimanded and pledged not to discuss the war. Also noted are local events including a Hoover menu sale, a dollar day plan, a silver gift to First Selectman Lally, and social news from Stratford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Richard Howell
Equal Franchise League
Alice Judson
Town Hall
Hoover
First Selectman
James Lally
Warwick Avenue
Department of Justice
Woman's Aid Society
The
Congregational Church
William B. Cogswell
Main Street
Harvey
Irving
Lauration-in-the-Pines
Lakewood
Marjorie Silliman
Fairfield Opens Merchant Marine Recruiting Office
Fairfield February six special report says a picket switch drug store has become a recruiting office for the United States merchant marine enlistment force. Local men will be notified to report for examinations and railroad fare will be reimbursed. Apprentices earn thirty dollars monthly while skilled workers may reach up to one hundred twelve dollars on foreign service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
United States Merchant Marine
United States Shipping Board
Poston
Ranginll
Fairfield Home Economics Committee
William B. Glover
Sherman School
Elizabeth Angell
State Council of Defense
United States
Meze
Hill Coal Company
John Meze
Third Precinct
Moze
Fuel Administration
Eunice Dennie, Burr
D. A. R. Wage
Andrew B. Huntington
Congregational Church
Home Guard
Sherman Hall
H. Weir Goldsborough
William E. Smith
Patrick I. Carroll
May Harnam
Bridgeport
James Whalen
United States Navy
Pelham Bay Park
Harry Rafferty
France
Blueprints for anti-submarine devices stolen in New York
Two blueprints of secret devices to combat submarines were stolen from a marine telegraph apparatus firm last week. Herman Lubarsky, a clerk at the factory, was arrested by naval intelligence agents and faces federal charges with bail set at 5,000 dollars. The blueprints have since been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herman Latbarsky
Naval Intelligence Bureau
Federal Grand Jury
Lubarsky
Won't Name Destroyer for Augustus P Gardner
Secretary Daniels disapproved a proposal to name a first class destroyer the Augustus P Gardner in tribute to the late Massachusetts representative who died while serving as infantry major. He said ships are named for naval heroes and the army handles its own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniels
Augustus P. Gardner
Massachusetts
Flouse Naval Committee
Arrest Freight Trainmen for Breaking into Cars
Four railroad freight trainmen were arrested and held in 4000 dollars bail each by the Hamden court on a charge of breaking into and stealing from rail cars. Warrants have been issued by the United States district attorney and they are expected to be taken to the federal court for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Havan
Hamden
United States District Attorney's Office
Williams College suspends work for water shortage
Willamstown Massachusetts officials announce Williams College will suspend classes until February 21 due to a town water shortage caused by cold weather. The move replaces the usual spring vacation and the Washington birthday holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams College
Willamstown
Mass
Willams College
Pean Carroll Wis Maxey
Springfield streets crippled as trolley lines fail
Springfield suffer upheaval as suburban trolleys remain tied up with no relief in sight. The Springfield Worcester road is blocked near Brimfield and the Connecticut Valley line between Greenfield and Northampton is out of commission. Branch lines to Ware and Monson are not operating. Huntington is isolated on the western Massachusetts road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tholley Lines
Springfield
Lass
Springfield-Worcester
Brimfield
Greenfield
Northampton
Ware
Monson
Huntington
Massachusetts
Allied
Newsies Defections Rise As Publishers Report License Protections
New York on February 6 reports further defections from striking newsies. A publishers committee says police protections will safeguard all holders of newsdealers' licenses as the dispute continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strikg
New York
Police Department
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Chagain
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Fritz& Hawley Opticians
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Kimonas
Smith-Murray Co
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Georgette
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