Fragmented War News and Weather From March 14 Report
March 14 dispatches describe German air raids over allied areas as retaliation for prisoner exchanges and Bolshevik peace moves. Moscow Soviet congress will convene to ratify the peace, with 2000 delegates including peasants and soldiers. capital may shift to Petrograd. British Foreign Secretary Balfour cautions that Allied unity hinges on Russia and Japan, while front-line combat continues with raids and weather impacts on operations. Weather outlook forecasts rain or snow in the east with later clearing and colder readings into the weekend.
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Kington
New England
St. Lawrence
Ura
Mnire
Isiggippi
Wesper Lake
Ohio Valley
Suth
Atlantic
Ohio Valleys
Upper
ALY Almanac
Lison
Tompkins Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
Philadelphia coal operator Tompkins was found guilty of first degree murder in connection with the shooting death of Mrs Caroline Pumpleies. The jury deliberated five hours before delivering the verdict in criminal court tonight. A prior trial had also found him guilty of second degree murder in December regarding the same case.
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A Benshurs
Tompkins
Philadelphia
Gommecion
Caroline Pumpleies
Swdmund
Humphrins
Waterbury Hall Fire Destroys Buckingham Auditorium
Fire at the Buckingham Hall on Grand Street in Waterbury damages the $300,000 building and its acoustically noted auditorium, with losses estimated at least $75,000. Janitor John Lowles spotted smoke from skylights. fire gutted the attic area between two skylights built over studios and dramatic lighting from a sky light. Firefighters faced collapsing ceilings as sections fell, forcing retreat.
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Buckingham Hall
Waterbury
Grand Street
John Lowles
Buckinghun Auditorium
Stanford White
New York
Harry Thaw
Music Hall
Scovill Street
Rix
Hief £ Heitman
Face Caught in the Blades of Aeroplane
At Kelly Field No 2 a tranpling attempt this morning ending with Corporal Cyrille J yreuib 24 Indian Orchard Mass caught in propeller blades. Lower face torn away. At the base hospital Port Sam Toston doctors report he will live.
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San Antonio
Texas
Kelly Field No. 2
Cyrille J. Yreuib 24
Indian Orchard
Mass
Port Sam Toston
Mavreau Will
City Chamber Recommends Wednesday Half Holidays for Stores
The Retail Merchants' committee of the Chamber of Commerce urged all city stores to close at 12 noon each Wednesday from July 10 to September 11. Merchants across the city will be invited to sign onto the agreement, aiming for near unanimous participation to give employees a midweek half holiday.
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Chamber of Commitrce
Chamber of Commerts
War Department Calls Congress into Conference
The War Department invites Congress into full confidence on wartime progress. Acting Secretary Crowell hosts Senate Military Committee at the War Department. weekly meetings with War Council begin, with House members joining soon. Congress gains first hand updates to inform criticism timing.
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Congress
Wwurepe
Crowell
Senate Military Committee
War Department
War Council
House Committee
Senate
Germany Tries to Starve the Neutral Nations
Washington reports that Germany’s campaign of blockade aims to cut neutral shipping from American and allied food, starving north European nations into political and economic dependence. The war trade board notes no US-UK determination on seizing Dutch ships unless the Netherlands accepts a pending economic offer, reflecting tensions behind the decision.
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Washington
Miny
United States
Great Britain
Netherlands
Americans from Finland Prisoners
Washington reports state department advices that Americans who left Finland on a neutral ship after the occupation have been taken prisoners. the dispatch cites Stockholm to transmit the reports of the boarding and capture.
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Washington
State Department
Finland
Wilson urges boys to join farms reserve during enrollment week
President Wilson calls on all American boys aged 16 and over not permanently employed to enroll in the United States Boys' Working Reserve. A national enrollment week will run March 18, with the aim of boosting food production and supporting the war effort by having youths work on farms. Woodrow Wilson signs the open letter urging high school boys to participate and contribute to home and front line needs.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Department of Labor
Small Hope of Change in Draft
Washington report argues the next draft will remain unjust to Connecticut under current law. The War department drafted by total state population, not eligible men, misaligning with aliens and changes since 1910. A senate proposal would base quotas on those liable to service, not total population, to fix Connecticut’s unfair share.
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George H. Manning
Washington
Congress
National Army
Connecticut
War Department
Senate
Census Bureau
Auto collision case verdict awards Hughes suit gains
After a 30 minute Superior court deliberation the jury awarded Frank J. Hughes 6800 against George Burns. Keegan won his case. Hughes was injured May 28 1915 when two cars collided at Central and Connecticut avenues. Burns testified he thought Keegan would turn into Connecticut avenue but it was too late to avoid the crash. Attorneys included Fitzgerald Ta mayor of New Haven Banks Tredden Comey and Comley with Bent.
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Superior Court
Frank J. Hughes
George Burns
Hugh McNeegan
Burns
Keegan
Hughes
Central
Connecticut
Mold Burns
Que
Fury
Weegan
Mir
Tur
Connecticut Avenue
Jowell
David Ta. Fitzgerald
Government to supply shipyard workers nationwide plan
The Department of Labor told 75 shipyards on the Atlantic Gulf coasts and Great Lakes that its employment service will meet labor needs from about 200,000 mechanics in the shipyard workers reserve campaign. Yards must now obtain workers exclusively through the department to reduce industry confusion and interchanging of skilled labor. A special clearance section was set up, and classification of recruits begins immediately though Pacific coast yards are excluded.
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Washington
Atlantic
Gulf Coasts
Ereat Lakes
Department of Labor
Shipyard Workers Reserve
United States Public Service
Department
Pacific Coast
Kirk Grabs Coal for Newport Cripple Creek no. Bridgeport coal action
William Kirk acting chairman of the local fuel committee commandeered a barge with about 500 tons of hard coal off Bridgeport to Newport R J. The barge was unseaworthy and brought to a local dock to aid dealers out of anthracite. The fuel committee filled 60 to 70 emergency coal orders in half ton lots and works with dealers on back orders. Arthur Mauntey was named secretary.
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William Kirk
Newport
R. J
Bridgeport
Kirk
Fuel Committee
Arthur Mauntey
Crane Company
Ice Carries Away Dover Point Bridge in New Hampshire
Ice from an extraordinarily high tide destroyed the Dover Point Bridge over the Piscataqua River. The Boston and Maine railroad line and highway traffic between Dover and Portsmouth were cut, with 400 feet of spans washed away. No trains or teams were on the bridge at the moment. A floating span was salvaged by shipyard workers. The wreck delayed hundreds of Portsmouth area workers, and the wood bridge dated to 1888, linking Dover Point and Newington.
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Dover
Dover Point
Piscataqua River
Boston and Maine Railroad
Portsmouth
Great Bay
Navy Yard
Newington
Burglary in Greenwich Touches Valued Jewelry
Jewelry valued at about two hundred dollars was stolen from the home of Robert A. Lee in Greenwich while the family was away. Entry was gained through the front door, and the break-in is part of a recent spate of burglaries in the area. Police report details are from the complaint filed. An unrelated Navy recruitment notice seeks 13 second class men to train at Pelham Bay.
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Fireenwich
Alavech
Robert A. Lee
Ponigtt
Unitedates Naval Reserve Force
Sneak Navy
Pelham Bay, N
Terryville Hen Sticks To Job Spite Of Gale
Werryville March 15 during a furious 36 hour gale the ice storm ended Monday a Curtis farm chicken coop lost its roof but the hen remained inside as it was carried over snow crust for several hundred feet landing in a lilac bush beside a boundary wall. The 15 chicks were unharmed and the hen was found today awaiting her spring hatch.
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Werryvile
Curtis Farm
Scrap of Paper Will Leaves $4,000 to Unknowns
A Polish will scratched on a lead pencil by Joseph Nalewalk a saloon keeper of 308 Willard Street before death leaves $4,000 to unknowns. The two witness requirement was not met under state law, but the probate court will translate and assess his wishes. Nalewalk left a widow and three children and the estate is described as real estate valued at $4,000.
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Joseph Nalewalk
Willard Street
Tfarsot
Nalewailk
Nalewaik
Imprisoned for Breaks He Had Never Committed
Trolyoke March 14 local authorities moved to obtain Palmer Poppin release from the state reformatory after he pleaded guilty last December to breaking and entering a saloon in town. Alcide Couchesne of East Hampton pleaded guilty to the break and to another in the same place. Each break involved $20 stolen. Pepin was cleared by Couchesne, who was sentenced to the Lyman school.
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Trolyoke
State Reformatory
Palmer Poppin
Alcide Couchesne
East Hampton
Pepin
Peppin
Conchesne
Lyman School
War Savings Stamps Promote Investment and Security
Government savings drive urges readers to buy War Savings Stamps as a patriotic investment. Emphasizes supporting the war effort and providing for old age through timely payment and savings.
Airmen photograph German gas proje ctors raid in France
Four groups of German gas projectors discovered by air photograph and blown up by American artillery near Toul. Observers, intelligence officers, and guns crews aided by rapid counterfire silenced German batteries and destroyed dumps. Gas shells caused masks and protection but no American deaths. Correspondent saw dumps explode and fires spread through villages and woods.
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Jfrance
Associated Press
Toul
Bet
Thunder Shower Signals Start of Spring Weather
A west wind at 7:30 last night unleashed thunder and lightning over Bridgesport, bringing a mix of winter weather and hints of warmer days. Forecasters say the storm may herald an early spring as robins return and coal shortages persist, with warmer weather expected next week.
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Bridgesport
Mareh
Huemanity
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