Court Rules McAdoo Lacked Power Over Railroads
Federal Judge Walter Evans ruled federal courts lack exclusive jurisdiction in damage suits against transportation firms under government control and found no statute authorizing Director General McAdoo to take over railroads. The decision emphasizes war department control, noting Baker as War Secretary. The ruling centers on jurisdiction, with McAdoo mentions as a byproduct.
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Louisville
Walter Evans
McAdoo
Congress
War Department
Secretary of War
Treasury Department
Evans
Newton D. Baker Jit
W. G. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Wilson
BricAdoo
DANNUNZIO NAMED PARNAMED PATRIOT FIGURE
An article recalls Gabriele d Annunzio once denounced as a decadent writer, noting his shift to a statesmanlike patriot during Carso plateau fighting. It reveals the pen name Gabriele d Annunzio and the author’s real name Gaestano Bapagnetto.
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p'Annunzio
Italy
Carso Plateau
Gabriele d’ Annunzio
Gaestano Bapagnetto
Easton Navy Mail Home and Local News Briefs
Easton residents share updates from service members in England including a Navy signal of thanks for a comfort kit and a letter from Corporal Roscon Loper believed safe after the ill fated Tuscania. Stratford High plans a May program in Grange hall. Social clubs gather March 7 at the Jennings home. Mrs. Mary Staples remains ill. Mrs. John Wheeler expected home Sunday after Bridgeport Hospital stay. George S and Gillette hospitalized Friday.
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Ruston
John V. Wisney
Navy
England
Jim
Wisney
Carliu Rt
William Lt. Loper
Roscon Loper
Get Together club hosts Hemington Arms plant banquet
Rem Employes in Get Together Night at Germania hall celebrate new club with a banquet and entertainment program. George Caron and family performed musical numbers. Bill Toomer billed as premier wartime comedian. Perry's orchestra, vocalists, and several acts entertained, with boxing bouts closing the program. Mose Lenard served as toastmaster. organizers included R L Smith J N Trosskey C J McCarthy and S Lamb. A closing line contrasts Corn Fed girls and envy.
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Hemington Arms
Germania Hall
George Caron
Earle
Mildred Caron
Bill Toomer
Get
Citb Devlare
Perry
Charlie Pascal
J. Rustich
J. Firmondt
H. Adams
W. M. White
Cr. van Slyke
Kid Baby
Young Banas
Ruby Boyd
Young Hickey
Tommy Hawthorne
Kid Nutter
Mose Lenard
R. L. Smith
J. N. Trosskey
C. J. Mc+ Carthy
S. Lamb
Women Ask for Clemency for Sleeping Sentries
San Francisco clubwomen representing 6,000 members telegraphed President Wilson appealing for clemency for four American soldiers condemned to death in France for sleeping on sentry duty. The resolution notes army discipline is vital but urges humanity, citing General Pershing and mothers of America.
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San Francisco
Cal
France
Wilson
May Apply for Hero Medal for Lockwood
Stratford residents consider applying to the Carnegie Hero Fund for a medal for Theodore Spencer Lockwood who rescued a four year old girl from Wick's Creek. While delivering milk he heard crying and dived into icy water to pull the child to safety. He returned the girl to her parents and then went home to thaw.
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Stratford
Carnegie Hero Yard Commission
Theodore Spencer Lockwood
Arthur W. DeForest
Wick'’s Creek
Lockwood
Parker Praises Connecticut Boys From France
Colonel John H. Parker reports from France that the 102d United States Infantry, formed from the old First and Second Connecticut regiments including about 200 Bridgeport troops, sits in the front trenches and was among the first American units to shed blood on French soil after U.S. entry into the war.
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John H. Parker
Isbell
New Haven
United States
France
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Wanted One Mourner for Will Reading Twist
A lawyer drafts the will of old Furrow as his son explains a condition that his widow must marry again within a year so she might feel sorrow at his death. The exchange reveals the mourner’s motive to ensure condolences and emotional response.
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Yas
Stratford Police Recover 200 of Stolen Goods
Stratford March 3 police recovered about 200 dollars worth of stolen property with items including four coil boxes magnetoes a black bicycle parts of another oil heater and tools identified by John Goodsell. The thief has not yet been located.
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Stratford
Police Department of
John Goodsell
Loyal Order of Moose
Dictator Long
New Haven
The
Moose
Joel
Stratford Women’s Suffrage Association
Edmund Wheeler
Everett Brown
Albert Mills
Wolverine
L.leech
Ryder
TIGAM
Delmore
BAT Mullins
Crepean
Bos
Spider
Taounds
Fatterson
Wildman Starts Trucking Career After Purchase
Lorenzo Wildman has bought a new truck and now drives for several clients. Friends and relatives of Mrs. John H. Wheeler of Isaston express concern over her illness, with treatment at Bridgeport hospital and improving condition. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Wildman host their town uncle. Mrs. Dwight Fuller visits Park City. Mrs. Lavina Bradley of Ridge Lawn, Redding Ridge, stays with sister Mrs. Culbert. Maria Gilbert enlists in the army. Bradley visits town during his absence.
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Tashua
Lorenzo Wildman
John H. Wheeler
Isaston
Wheeler
Silver Farm
Dwight Fuller
Park City
Lavina Bradley
Ridgelawn
Redding Ridge
Charles Culbert
Maria Gilbert
Bradley
Girl Gets $1 000 for Saving Four Lives
Miss Catherine Loftus of 4 Foster Square received a $1,000 reward from New Haven railroad for saving four boys on a double-ripper at Sylvan Avenue on February 5. The letter says the company’s attention was drawn to her heroism and may sue for damages avoided.
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New Haven
Catherine Loftus
Foster Square
Sylvan Avenue
Kaiser Praiser Sparks Canton Forge Abolition Sitdown
Harry Rogalski a former Canton Droy Forge worker vanished after shouting pro Kaiser remarks to a crowd of about 40. Workers quit, hundreds joined escort to the public square where he was made to kiss the American flag before police jailed him on a charge of uttering pro German remarks.
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Canton
Kaiser
Harry Rogalski
Canton Droy Forge Company
Fapnieey
Cait
Rozalski
Belgian Legislators to Meet in Paris This Month
Paris reports that all Belgian senators and deputies living in France England and Holland will assemble in Paris this month for an official meeting. Belgian ministers at Havre will attend and resolutions will be prepared for King Albert in a bid to ratify. It marks the first senatorial gathering since the fall of Antwerp.
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Paris
France
England
Holland
Figaro
Havre
Albert
Antwern
Small diningroom set on sale in mahogany Adam style
For Pleasant Diningroom a sale is offered of sets designed for small cottage or apartment diningrooms. The pictured mahogany Adam period set is well constructed and finished throughout. Buffet 48 inches Fourth floor.
De Luxe Grass Rugs and War Book Deals
Advertising notices for De Luxe grass rugs in olive greens with geometric borders priced from 6 to 12.50, displayed in the Carpet Gallery on the fourth floor. Also promotes Sunshine Biscuits boxed gifts, and war-themed books including The Enlisting Wife, The Spirit of Lafayette, Comrades in Courage, Twinkletoes, Limehouse Nights, and others with small item prices listed.
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