German diplomats backed Hindu plot in Frisco court
San Francisco April 30. United States District Judge Van Fleet sentenced 24 Germans Americans and Hindus convicted of conspiring to overthrow British rule in India. The trial exposed German diplomacy and included the shooting death of two Hindu defendants in court last week. Fines totaled 114000 and prison terms 23 years and nine months. fines 464066. Judge Van Fleet noted Hindu conspirators as merciless outsiders and warned against revival of propaganda after release. Germany’s foreign office embassy Washington and San Francisco consulate were cited as nerve centers for the plot.
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Doctor Says Vinol Is the Best Tonic
Bedford Ohio ad copy touts Vinol cod liver and iron tonic as best medicine for weakness and nervous exhaustion. A testimonial from Mrs. Frank A. Harkey claims improved strength after use. Listing of Hindle pharmacy and several drug stores promotes availability nationwide.
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Bridgeport
Physical Reserve Aims to Build up Manhood of City
Bridgeport's Physical Reserve committee led by Mayor Wilson seeks man and woman physical development for better living. Turvey Went Dr Henry Callahan and Harold Jenkins form the panel to enlist Health and Board of Education support, with summer use of playgrounds and classes in hygiene. Local physicians may give talks on health and a citywide dietary course is planned.
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Thrift Stamp Dance Brings $300 Sale
A Bridgeport club held a Thrift Stamp Dance in its Cannon Street rooms last night. The informal event sold thrift stamps totaling over $700, with each dancer masked to buy at least one stamp. The organizing committee included Crinrod H A Abbott and I I Christie. On April 30 Hear ward Duke, recently resigning as chief secretary for Ireland, was named lord justice of appeal.
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Baker to ask 1,000,000 more men for army
Secretary Baker plans to present a proposal to the House Military Committee within days to enlarge the U S army by about one million, lifting total strength above 3 million. A War Department survey shaped the plan, with arms equipment and transport needs noted and possible help from Britain.
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Berlin Concedes French Advance in Locre Region
Berlin reports in an official dispatch that infantry engagements in the Locre region led to isolated landers battlefield actions north of Voormezeelu and Vierstraat. French counterattacks halted a German advance near Teere as artillery and fighting continued with mixed results along the line.
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Police Precincts Compete in Drive for Subscribers
Rivalry in Liberty Bond subscription drive among Bridgeport precincts and platoons. Fourth Precinct leads with about 17 450 while Third sits near 12 000. Headquarters team expected to top totals by campaign end Saturday night. Second Precinct and other units also active.
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Engineer Bragen Arrives in Bridgeport After Torpedoed Voyage
George L. Bragen of Boston an assistant engineer on the steam ship Megantic stops at the Atlantic hotel in Bridgeport on his way back to Boston after a strenuous Atlantic crossing during which the vessel was torpedoed by a German submarine and three of its propellers damaged. He notes the Magantic has carried troops 18 times to France and says he is not afraid of submarines as he prepares to sail again.
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Fairfield County Boosts Subscriptions to 86 Percent of Quota
Lib erty campaign reports a record daily subscription total of $174,443,000 and a campaign total of $2,457,744,000 with New England leading regions. Fairfield County CT reached 86 percent of its quota, New York district 60 percent for the city, while New York state stood at 63 percent and Boston at 8. Subscriptions across New England exceeded targets in several towns as the drive urged citizens to buy more bonds.
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