Man Who Boasts He Is Immune Is Held
Henry Schroeder of Mill Fill road Fairfield was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Gallagher and brought to this city. He had boasted he could utter alleged treasonable words about the United States government and be safe even if German. He may be interned for the balance of the war. Justice Agent Lane said the arrest was a warning to Germans that no pity would spare punishment for speaking disrespectfully of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schroeder
Mill Fill Road
Fairfield
United States
U. & Marshal
Gallagher
Department of Justice
Lane
Better Than Calomel Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Ad
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are pitched as a mild laxative and liver aid, advertised as a safer substitute for calomel. The copy claims quick relief, no tooth harm, and improved energy from addressing constipation, urging readers to switch from calomel to Olive Tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Edward
Little Girl Not Expected to Live Improvement Reported
Grateful Bar Harbor mother credits Dr. Tree's Elixir for her child who was declared near death after six doctors failed to help. Letter cites stomach tone, worm relief, and rapid improvement after using the elixir. Advertisement notes widespread worm symptoms and promotes the remedy through local dealers.
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Second St
Bar Harbor
Maine
Thares
True
Tree
Todsy
Heatless days order continues amid Bridgeport coal relief
Bridgeport officials say Monday restrictions remain likely unnecessary as local factories operate and coal deliveries ease family hardship. The fuel committee will continue quarter ton allotments. two barges of hard coal arrived. Statewide fuel shortage persists with limited rail cars and insufficient supply for utilities and industry.
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Bridgenort
Carl F. Siemon
Bridgeport
Siemon
Fuel Committee
Hartford
Arthur G.woolley
Connecticut
Woolley
Maybrook
Norwich Gas & Electric Co
Harlem River
Connecticut Teachers Meet in Hartford Convention Day
Teachers from Bridgeport public schools attend the second winter convention of the Connecticut State Teachers' Association in Hartford. A general meeting is scheduled this morning followed by numerous sectional and technical sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Hartford
Connecticut State Teachers’ Association
Endanger Lives of U S Soldiers Endorses Labor Advice
A quoted appeal urges shipyard workers to adopt well managed and patriotic labor methods, test government fairness, and end the paralyzing of shipyard work. It argues soldiers’ lives are at stake and calls for responsible action to avoid risking heroic lives for a global cause.
Now Raises 600 Chickens in Oregon Illinois Ad
A fragment from a local ad features Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised by Mrs D M Aurens of Oregon Illinois. The testimonial notes health restoration allowing her to manage farm work and poultry duties and urges others with similar troubles to seek advice from Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
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Oregon
Ill
Lydia E. Pinkham
D. M. Aurens
Lynn, Mass
Pershing Reports Death of New Haven Soldier
General Pershing today reported that Private Harold Ostergaard, infantry, of Tyler Minnesota, was slightly wounded in action on February 11. Also noted were deaths from natural causes including Privates Homer F Webster of Centralia Washington Raymond Brickley of Bluffton Indiana Orla H Davis of Marietta Oklahoma Edward J Condon of New Haven Connecticut and Private John Burnet of Topeka Kansas who was crushed to death by a crane on December 19.
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Washington
Pershing
Hrold Ostergaard
Infantry
Tyler
Minn
Homer F. Webster
Centralia
Wash
Raymond Brickley
Blufftton
Ind
Oria H. Dvis
Marietta
Okla
Edward J. Condon
New Haven
Conn
John Burnetet
Topeka
Kansas
Special Men Taken for Service Reexamined by Boards
Draft boards authorize re examination on request via Medical Advisory board. Washington warnings bar sharing registrant addresses with advertisers. Urgent call for vocational cards issued. local boards, teachers, and students rush collection. Examinations for 18 reclassified men held. three or four rejected. Notification cards to registrants set for February 24 at the new high school. Representative Flood says next draft likely May or June. Class 1 dominates next army. Wheat quota for Connecticut not yet released.
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Medical Advisory Board
Focal Draft Board
Sanford Stoddard
Third Division
Division No
Washington
War Department
Engine House No. 6
Ridgeport
J. H. Finnegan
Crowder
Connecticut
Internal German Alien Registration Crackdown in Bridgeport
Authorities urge full compliance under the trading with the enemy act to identify and intern nonregistered German aliens. Only 415 of Bridgeport’s Germans have registered, with officials predicting many more remain unseen and subject to action by the Department of Justice. New York reports nearly 9,864 registered Germans as a contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Bridgeport
Department of Justices
Charles H. Suckley
Luckley
New York City
United States
McCarthy
New York
Bolo Pasha Trial Reveals Complex German Covert Ties
The court martial condemned Bolo Pasha for treason after a heated defense. Prosecutors accused him of channeling German funds to corrupt the French press and influence morale. Co defendants included Darius Porchere and Filippo Cavallini. The 4,000 documents in the file and ties to Deutsche Bank reveal extensive wartime intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bolo Pasha
Paris
Bolo Pasha
le Journal
Germany
France
Bolo
Darius Porchere
Tilippoe Cavallini
Chamber of Deputies
Abbas Hitmi
Kheisive
Egypt
Mornet
Golo Pasha
Maastro Albert Salles
Council of the Order
New York State
M. Jusserand
Washington
Dole
Fabric selections and patterns in read house silk section
Describes economical buying of high quality fabrics with various colorways and patterns. Highlights wool scarcity, French and Belgian shades, priced at 4.00 a yard, limited quantities, and suggests materials for sports skirts and summer wear. Concludes Silk Section on main floor.
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Read House
Sterling silver and assorted goods sale items and books
A catalog of small sterling silver gifts and pantry pieces with prices and bargains. Includes sugar shells mustards spoons napkin holders and knives. Also lists boys and girls shoes bolstered by cosmetic and war time books and poetry titles with prices and brief descriptions.
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Charles Harm-~bert
la Journal
Dubail
Bouchardon
Parig
Porchere
Mary A. Brown
Superior Court
Tno
Us.s
Baronet Satin
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Henry van Dyke
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von Boehn
Louvain
James
Norman
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