Grand Jury Indicts Seven for Attempt to Defraud Wilson
A federal grand jury in San Francisco returns indictments against three Hindus, three Americans, and a Russian for attempting to defraud President Wilson by falsely claiming accreditation for an Indian nationalist movement. Indicted are Professor S Nath Ghose Tarak Nath Das Kulin B Bose and William Wortherspoon Marian Smedley Agnes Smedley and Bluma Zalnik. The case ties to prior Hindu revolutionary activities and misrepresentations to U S officials and foreign envoys.
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San Francisco
Wilson
Nationalist Party of India
S. Nath Ghose
Tarak Nath Das
Kulin B. Bose
William A. Wortherspoon
Sanrancisco
Marian
Agnes Smedley
New York
Bluma Zalnik
Ghose
Das
India
Lansing
Netherland
Sweden
Denmark
Brazil
Washington
Taxi Driver Held for Running Down Boy
Hartford June 13 Frank YP Wilson of West Hartford a taxicab driver whose car struck and killed Howard Dederick a boy here on Monday was bound over to Superior court on a manslaughter charge after a police court hearing Bonds were set at 2000 furnished by the accused Scoville Friday D Fairchild Wheeler local food administrator yesterday received formal notice from State Food Administrator Robert M Scoville for a hearing Friday in this city on the ice dealers request to increase prices George M Landers of New Britain and Thomas W Farnum of New Haven will be present at the hearing
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Hartford
Frank YP. Wilson
West Hartford
Howard Dederick
Superior Court
Belle Blackstone
Harry A. Goldstein
Miss Hayes
Esquire
Oather
The
Elks
Albert P. Lanke
Thomas Meelone
Hartford Lodge
Judith Mlather
America
Dred Harper
Penny Novelty Supper At Grace Church Nets $30
The Grace Methodist Episcopal church Ladies Aid held a penny novelty supper at the corner of Clinton and Fairfield avenues. Home cooked goodies were priced a penny per helping and extra pennies for seconds. The event raised thirty dollars and the group plans more such suppers this season hoping for large attendance.
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Grace Church
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Clinton and
Fairfield Avenues
Ladies Aid Society
The Time The Place and Hammock Mock Ad
An ad touts a couch hammock mock for rest and pleasure. It mentions hanging from a porch ceiling or stand and lists Coach Hammocks in prices of 10.00 12.50 and 15.00. The copy emphasizes comfort and noon to evening use.
No Idlers Among Women War Draft Opinion
Bridgeport residents discuss a proposed draft of women perceived as loafers for war work. quotes: Mrs Fleck says majority of women are doing war work. Mrs Hincks doubts proof of loafing. Mrs Worthen defends women’s broader duties amid rising costs. Elks Flag Day program announced for Friday. Army flyer killed in Houston range accident.
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H. W. Fleck
The
Minute Women
W. T. Hincks
Nathaniel Worthen
Red Cross
Washington
America
Bridgeport
Riley Arrives in France in Cablegram Update
Edward P. Riley of 38 Beechwood Avenue received a cablegram stating her husband, Sergeant Riley, connected with the Ordnance Department, has safely arrived in France. The message confirms his status and location in the European theater.
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Riley
Edward
Beechwood Avenue
France
Sergeant Riley
Ordnance Department
Get New Kidneys Gold Medal Haarlem Capsules Ad
The kidneys show warning signs like back pain and colored urine indicating possible Brights disease. Gold Medal Haarlem Capsules are promoted as an unfailing remedy for kidney bladder and urinary troubles with a money back offer if relief is not immediate.
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Bright
Haarlem
Can't Send Home Canned Goods to Army or Navy
Hartford June 11 The Food Administration says home canned and preserved foods cannot be purchased or accepted as gifts for the army or navy. Supplies must be bought in large uniform lots to fit shipping needs and avoid inspection delays. The program urges civilian canning to aid troops indirectly and conserve tin and shipping space.
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Army
Navy
Hartford
Trood
The
Food Administration
Milk price stabilization extends in Bridgeport area
Bridgeport milk dealers have led in price cuts with Hartford adopting 13 cents a quart. A July to September shortage is anticipated as cows leave pastures in May and June, though no immediate price rises are guaranteed. William T. Johnson of Farmers' Dairy cites ongoing uncertainty about sustaining the 13 cent rate.
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Bridgeport
Hartford
William T. Johnson
Farmers’ Dairy Company
School Board Seeks Coal Supply For Winter
The Department of Education faces a winter coal shortage risk due to delivery delays from the U S Fuel Administration. A committee of the board conferred with local dealers to secure contracts, stressing the need for enough coal for Bridgeport schools and questioning whether promised shipments will arrive on time.
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Department of Education
United States Fuel Administration
Board of Education
Hridgeport
Submarine sighted off New Jersey coast by British steamer
A German submarine was seen about 250 miles off the New Jersey coast by the British steamer Esse, 100 yards away but unable to fire. The steamer dashed for shore at full speed, zigzagging, and saw no further sign of the U-boat.
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Atlantic
New Jersey
Esse
Girl Charged with Theft of Flowers from Graves
Julia Farkas age 16 of 300 Spruce Street was arrested after being caught removing flowers from a grave at Mountain Grove Cemetery yesterday afternoon. Borough Officer Brennan and witness Wore man Bred Strong reported similar acts by the Farkas girl, who was detained by a passerby until the patrolman arrived.
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Owers
Mountain Grove
Iato
Julia Farkas
Spruce Street
Woreman Bred Strong
Farkas
Brennan
Challenge to Fire Department Organizes Fast Team
The Country Lads of the Fire department form an eight man fast team eager to meet other fast squads. Live wire teams are Companies two six five and three and matches may be scheduled any time next week. Manager Sevit Forest Eng No 1 receives all challenges. Lineup includes Brandree Witt gerald Mulligan Murphy Killian Cummings Burgess Forest Kerwack.
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Fire Department
Sevit Forest
Eng
Brandree
Wittgerald
Mulligan
Murphy
Killian
Cummings
Burgess
Forest
Kerwack
Nervous breakdown relief with Pink Pills promise
A Lowell Mass jewelry salesman describes years of nervous debility and sleeplessness followed by recovery after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills. The ad claims the pills nourish nerves by enriching the blood, offer a non alcoholic tonic, and promise stronger health with no opiate. It notes ongoing availability by druggists or mail order and mentions a free booklet on nervous disorders.
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William E. Marvell
Chestner Street
Lowell
Mass
Dr. Williams
Fink
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Wittie
Paris Bars Ads from Journals to Be Sent Abroad
London reports French military authorities under General Dubail have forbidden sending newspapers and periodicals with advertisements abroad. Journals must issue special editions with ads blocked to retain foreign connections. France follows Italy after the Austro German offensive amid espionage suspicions.
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London
Dubail
Paris
France
Italy
Convicts Escape Train Then Shoot and Steal Car
Three inmates from a Tennessee prison escaped by boarding a train beside the prison, forcing the engineer to move. They fled a mile out, robbed passengers of 70 dollars, hijacked an automobile, and escaped in pursuit before abandoning the car and fleeing across fields. A farmer was shot when they reacquired a road.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tone
Plane crash kills two officers near Belleville Illinois
Lieutenant Bardwell of New York was killed instantly and Major Brooks of Kansas City, commanding officer at Scott Field, was fatally injured when an airplane they were circling above the field fell 400 feet to the ground near Belleville, Illinois around 8 o'clock tonight.
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Belleville
Tt. Bardwell
New York
Brooks
Kansas City
Scott Meld
Here
German Navy Ready for Grand Offensive
Vienna reports Baron Burian says Austria Hungary seeks no annexations and has four peace treaties. He defends frontier safeguards on Roumania while denying harsh treatment. Swiss dispatches claim Germany plans a large naval offense abroad as Kiel activity rises.
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Vienna
Amsterdam
Baron Burian
Az Est
Roumania
Carpathian
Roosevelt Calls for Loyalty Amid Roosevelt 1920 Chants
In Indianapolis on June 11 Theodore Roosevelt halted his speech as hecklers shouted 1920. He urged the audience to focus on Americanism and preparedness, urging support for public servants as they mobilize national strength.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Criss
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Regime Rae Plan for Irish Recruiting Brigade
London dispatch reports a Daily E correspondent claiming a plan for conducting voluntary recruiting in Ireland. The proposal allegedly involves American regiments marching through towns with priests accompanying them to bolster recruitment.
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London
Daily
Treland
Ireland
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