Pastor Declares Women Run Army Affairs in Bristol
Hartford July 15 The Rev Theodore I Russell pastor of the German Lutheran church Bristol is accused of sedition in a United States district court trial before Judge H B Howe. He pleads not guilty as seven counts are reduced. First count claims he urged insubordination by saying the war is a Wall Street affair that Germany is supreme and the Allies will fail. He asserts in Germany army and navy are run by men while in the US they are run by women and predicts a long war with the Kaiser as a noble man. A government agent witness described Russell’s conduct and views.
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Hartford
Theodore I Russell
Rstar
German Lutheran Church
Bristol
United States District Court
H. B. Howe
New York
Macc. Kerr
Searsport
United States
Wall Street
Germany
Kaiser
Red Cross
Japan
Mexico
Two Mad Dogs Found In Bridgeport Nine Months
Bridgeport records show only two rabies cases in nine months under Dog and Liquor Agent Joseph T. Coughlin. Officials doubt whether cool weather or meat prices reduce dog cases. Coughlin awaits word from Commissioner Whittlesey on a statewide dog-killing proposal, amid strong opposition. There are 3,400 licensed dogs in the city and few unlicensed cases.
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Joseph T. Coughlin
Bridgeport
Ughlin
Animus Whittlesey
Canning Peaches At Lowest Price In Local Market
Bridgeport shoppers urged to stock up as Farmers' Market reports peaches at 10 1/2 to 13 8 cents a quart for Georgia Belles and Illinois Beritas, with wholesale prices rising. Potatoes, beans, cucumbers and corn priced per crate or peck, and overall retail cost could rise 15 to 35 percent above quoted figures.
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Bridgeport
HM. S. Schwenk
Farmers’ Market
Georgia
Wall Street
Texas
New Jersey
Hair Care Advice Against Harsh Soaps and Shampoos
An advertisement cautions against soaps and prepared shampoos which dry the scalp and brittle the hair. It recommends ordinary refined coconut oil as a gentle cleansing agent, noting one or two teaspoonfuls cleanse hair and scalp, leaving hair soft, silky, and easy to manage. Coconut oil is inexpensive and available at pharmacies.
Grocer Sees Quick Gain After Remedy Trial
A Buffalo connection led a grocer to try Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after years of stomach and side pain. He reports the first dose brought more relief than prior medicines and he now feels as well as ever. The ad touts the preparation as removing caustic mucus and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal issues including appendicitis. One dose convinces or money refunded. Biker Drug Store and druggists advertise.
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Mayr
Buffalo
Biker Drug Store
Seven Bridgeport Lawyers Offer Free Advice to Soldiers
Seven Bridgeport lawyers will provide free legal guidance to soldiers sailors and dependents in need during wartime. Appointments are through the Bridgeport War Bureau. The attorneys are Samuel F Beardsley Samuel Shaw William W Bent Frank M Canfield Arthur M Comiley Hugh J Lavery and Charles H Shapiro.
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Bridgeport
Bridgeport War Bureau
Samuel F. Beardsley
Franklin
Samuel ©. Shaw
Security
William W. Bent
Connecticut National Bank
Frank M. Canfield
Arthur MM
Ghiotto Divorce Petition Names Co-respondent Milton White
James J. Ghiotto of Norwalk filed divorce proceedings in the Superior Court alleging infidelity by Gussie B. Ghiotto. The couple married June 22 1901 and since January 1 1918 the defendant is said to have been friendly with Milton B. White in Norwalk Philadelphia and Allentown. Ghiotto seeks custody of three minor children and the case is returnable to the September term.
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Milton B. White
Norwalk
Allentown
Philadelphia
James J. Ghiotto
Superior Court
Gussie B. Ghiotto
White
Ghiotto
Shipping Board summons all licensed engineers for overseas service
Boston July 14. Due to serious shortage of first and second assistant engineers the United States Shipping Board recruiting service issues a call to all licensed engineers in these grades to report to the Shipping Board bureau in Boston for immediate overseas or coastal service. Julius Sheldon of 651 Hallett Street arrested after repeatedly causing a disturbance near 659 Hallett Street. Booked on breach of peace. held on $26 bond at the Second precinct.
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Boston
United States Shipping Board Recruiting Service
Shipping Board
Hely
Julius Sheldon
Hallett Street
Clincy
Buckley
Hugh Cameron Dies in Edinburgh at 83
Edinburgh July 13 Hugh Cameron a Scotch painter known for figure subjects and portraits died here today at the age of 83 His death removes a noted artist of long standing from the Scottish art scene.
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Hugh Cameron
Edinburgh
Scotland
Turks Attack British North of Jericho
London reports Turkish troops attacked British positions north of Jericho in Palestine. The War Office says British counter-attacks restored gains on the ridges north of Jericho, with more than 500 Turks captured. Bridgeport merchants push conservation of food containers to aid war efforts, noting use of potato barrels, cabbage storage, and reshipping crates to Long Island and Boston markets.
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London
Palestine
Jordan
Jericho
War Office
Bridgeport Long
War Bureau
State Council of Defense
Harry K. Berry
Turney Brothers
Berry
Bridgeport
Boston
Long Island
Almee mill in Woonsocket shuts after strike
The Almee mill of the Woonsocket Rubber company employing 1700 workers shut down today following a strike by several hundred Arctic makers and shoemakers demanding a 25 percent raise. A bride reflects on adjusting to ordinary life after two months of marriage.
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Woonsocket
Almee
Woonsocket Rubber Company
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