Cigar Store Thieves Rob Cash Register in New York
Abraham Siegel, clerk at United Cigar, 136 First Avenue, reports three youths robbed his cash register of 50 dollars at closing time. They forced him into a back room with a pistol while two men rifled the register and attempted the safe’s strong box containing 200 dollars. A customer entered as the theft unfolded.
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New York
Abraham Siegel
United Cigar Store
First Avenue
Siegel
Tawa
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound cures grippe and cold symptoms within hours. It promises to unclog nostrils, relieve headache, sore throat, sneezing, and stiffness, with three doses every two hours, priced at only a few cents. It asserts no assistance is needed and warns against substitutes.
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Fape
Pape
Draft exam results show varied acceptances for general service
Across six boards 600 men were examined with 184 registrants appearing on Board One and 70 accepted for general service. Board Two logged 276 examinees with 135 accepted, while Board Three saw 201 appear and several accepted. Medical Advisory referrals dominated, and a May draft is anticipated with emphasis on special skilled roles.
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Medical Advisory Board
Spesink
Kr 1
We Pyle
Lis
J. Ds. Mells Carthy
Jon, Db
P. Griffin
Board Six
D. C. DeWolfe
de H. Finnegan
Three Seek Divorces on Ground of Desertion
Mary Sheehan Reiling petitions for divorce from Constant H. Melsing citing desertion on September 1, 1910. She seeks custody of three children and alimony from his daily earnings. he resides in New York. Harry La Croix seeks divorce from Winifred Dooley La Croix citing desertion. his wife resides in this city as Dooley. August A. Gabrielson petitions for divorce from Lody Carlotta Gabrielson accusing desertion on February 6, 1906. thirteen years later he seeks a divorce. Both parties reside in this city.
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Mary Sheehan Reiling
Constant H. Melsing
New York
Harry la Croix
Brooklyn
Winifred Dooley la Croix
Dooley
August A. Gabrielson
J2dy Carlotta Gabrielson
Weidlich Brothers Estates Sues Railroad for Damages
Frank Weidlich as administrator of the Earnest C. and Louis Weidlich estates sues for 20000 against New Jersey Railroad after a fatal North Avenue grade crossing crash. Complaint says gate tender signaled a trolley and trains to the south failed to lower gates as the Weidlichs crossed in their car.
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SUES
Dency
Frank Weidlich
Earnest C
Louis Weidlich
North Avenue
Tus
Saits
Jlaven Railroad
Tgo
Weidlichs
Christian Civilization Only Can Stop Wars
Dr George J Cady spoke at United church in place of Pastor Horace Day on war work. He warned peace advocates who favor terms Germany would accept are traitors to America. He urged constructive work for lasting peace, stressing equality, liberty, and a Christian civilization led by church and state to safeguard democracy and prevent future wars.
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George J. Cady
New York
United Church
Win
Horace Day
Sauler
Ciermany
America
Germany
Boston
Flinders
Susan
Jim
Washington
Belgium
Boy Scouts Lead Salute to Flag at Church Service
The Witty Boy Scouts of Davidgeport led a patriotic service at Newfield Methodist Church at Stratford and Central avenues. Three Troops represented, guiding the congregation in a salute to the American flag and to Christ. Dr. Daniel Mo Lewis spoke on prayer for the boys serving and urged Christian gentleness amid wartime tensions.
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Boy Scouts
Davidgeport
Nittord
Newfield Methodist Episcopal
Stratford and
Central Avenues
Stratford
van Dyke Roa eAmor Me
Charles Couch
Fiew
Daniel Mo Lewis
Amelia
Gree
Lewis
Washington
Lincoln
Lee
Jackson
Chinese Gordon
de Lewis
Southern Association of Gas Engineers 1918 Schedule Adopted
The Atlanta based group adopted a 1918 schedule for the spring meeting. New schedule includes 140 plants and runs from April 8 to September 5.
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Atlanta
Ga. Tech
Southerm Association of Gasebadelihs
Waintires Gridiron Coach Morgantown Names 2018 Head Coach
Tubby Melntire, joint head coach with Morgantown, has been selected as head coach for 2018 at West Virginia. Kigie Robin, Penn State, 14, who served with Melntire, was not re engaged.
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Morgantown
Boxing Instructor at Camp Taylor to Camp Grant
Fragmentary note discusses a boxing instructor at Camp Taylor who will become connected with Camp Grant. It also oddly claims women will be happy in heaven wearing loose clothing all day. The passage reflects informal wartime slang and unclear attribution.
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Amp Grant
TH. Meh
Liety
Sey” Wand
Camp Taylor
Camp Grant
Heaven
Obscure Advice Echoes Old Social Wing in Patrol
The line suggests a dated view on beauty and courting, implying a judgmental stereotype of women who wear heavy makeup. It reflects social attitudes where appearance and value in romance are intertwined, offering a snapshot of liberal era manners in a concise, period voice.
Policeman Saves 50 in Peril from Bomb
New York police officer Tod Briedenbuck acted swiftly to halt a bomb threat at 269 Third Avenue Brooklyn near President Street. He stamped out the fuse and helped evacuate tenants before investigators found a bomb containing cartridges and powders. A suspect, Ava Mirono, was questioned at his home on Afhyh Street.
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New York
Tod Briedenbuck
Bergen Avenue
Third Avenue
President Street
Hliccout
Ivestigate
Briedenbach
Tenament
Irrank Mireno
McClunn
Ava Mirono
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