New Destroyers Named after Heroes of Navy
Five new destroyers joining the U S naval forces will be named for American naval heroes. The Thatcher honors Rear Admiral Henry Knox Thatcher, The Palmer honors Rear Admiral James Sheddon Salomer, The Lamberton honors Rear Admiral Benjamin L Lamberton, The Tattnall honors Captain Josiah Tattnall, and The Kennison honors ?
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Heroes of Navy
Thatcher
Palmer
Lamberton
Tattnall
Kennison
Washington
United States
Lec'y Daniels
Henry Knox Thatcher
Colorado
North Atlantic
Fort Fisher
Mobile
Tho
Mediterranean
James Sheddon Salmer
Barragut
Hartford
Port Hudson
Tie
Mexico
Gulf
Benjamin L. Lamberton
Dewey
Olympia
Manila Bay
Cant Josiah Tattnall
Dewatur
Jie
Seamier
Navy Yard
Bladensburg
Tag
China
Russian Fleet Has Only Few Men on Board
London dispatch reports the entire Russian battle fleet at Isingfors Finland with crews melted away leaving only a watch on each ship. Dreadnoughts will sail to Konstadt while the rest stay inland. Movable articles from the cruisers Aureos and Diana in the Neva near Petrograd have been taken by sailors.
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London
Isingfors
Finland
Times
Konstadt
Aureos
Diana
Neva
Petrograd
Union Men Won't Work with Non-Union in New London
William J. Sullivan, national organizer of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, arrived to discuss the Groton Iron Works strike. He says the aim is to enforce the local rule barring union workers from laboring with non union men, and the issue has been sent to the U.S. Shipping Board.
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New London
William J. Sullivan
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Groton Iron Works
United States Shipping Board
Tei-ho
William W. Kennison
Merrimac
Sloan's Liniment Advertises Pain Relief
An old style ad touts Sloan's Liniment as a simple application for neuralgia head pain sciatica and muscle strain. It promises quick penetration relief without rubbing, notes a clean non skin-staining formula and a large bottle lasting “a long, long time.” It lists prices from 25c to $1.00.
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Sloan
Newfoundland's Fishing Fleet Much Depleted
Newfoundland seals and fishing fleet reduced as war losses hit efficiency. War requires steel steamers now sunk and wrecked while wood hulled ships remain fewer but valuable pelts rise in value. Many fishermen have joined forces with volunteers, leaving a smaller crew for this season.
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St. Louls
Newfoundland
Labrador Coast
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Two Suspects Held for U.S. Authorities
Federal authorities lodged in New Haven jail two Teutons arrested in Waterbury. Theodore Stoeckler claimed Austrian origins but is believed German, accused of sedition. William Seydler, a German, talked freely and traveled without permits. They are held on a presidential warrant pending investigation.
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Hartford
New Haven
Jasl
Waterbury
Theodore Stoeckler
William Seydler
six thousand recruits tapped in Connecticut drive
New Haven March 12 Army recruiting in this state reached the 6000 mark today. The volunteers have been accepted and sent to depots by Major W A Mercer commanding. Connecticut ranks 10th among 63 districts. Recruits from New London Hartford Bridgeport and Waterbury continue to respond. Mercer urges applicants to enter the Connecticut First infantry now stationed at Spartansburg as a pioneer regiment.
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New Haven
W. A. Mercer
New London
Hartford
Bridgeport
Waterbury
Mercer
Connecticut First Infantry
Spartansbure
Bread Riots Reported in Gratz Austria and more chaos
News from Austria details serious riots in Gratz, the Styrian capital, with police unable to quell the disturbances and substantial property damage reported. The report appears among other short notices including divorce calendars and a fatal staging accident in Groton Ironworks.
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Austria
Iaurich
Switzerland
Gratz
Styria
Spring Shoes for Women Boost New Department Styles
The main floor shoe department has introduced latest spring styles in pumps boots and spats with new spat pumps in brown calf skin and broadcloth spats in fawn shades. New arrivals include patent kid lace boots, pearl horsehide lace models, and Gloria back lace shoes in full size runs. Stockings and yarns advertised with prices, plus spring fabrics like pongee on the third floor.
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Phe
New stamped goods in centerpieces and scarves
Art section offers stamped centerpieces and scarves in cotton damask satin finish and white linen. Many pieces are effectively done with minimal work. Visitors are invited to browse on the main floor.
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Sirloin and Porterhouse
Sloan’s
Ey Kean
EXC
Wall Paper Money Savers
Union 5c and
10C Wall Paper Co., Inc
State St
Conn
U.S
Superior Court
Alphens B. Stannard
Ethel Gertrude Stannard
Steven Leonetti
Lena Leonetti
Caroline M. McDougall
Frederick Charles McDougall
Giovanni Capello
Carmela
Mazzicato Capello
Ann Connolly
James Ir. Connolly
Blanche J. Tallman
Alfred A. Tallman
Jennie H. Lockwood
Frederick M. Lockwood
Edward Morgan
Groton Ironworks
Lawrence Hospital
Hore
Interstate Ecommerce Commission
Western Roads
Pacific Coast
Zimmie
Lizzie
Redfern
Rustproof
Nemo
Frolaset
B& J
la Resist
Gloria
Cts
Shantung Pongee
Chilren
Hver
Newbro
Herpicide Co
First Bridgeport National Bank
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