U-Boat Atrocities Continue Against Norway, Arctic
Christiania reports German submarines renew unrestricted warfare on Arctic fishing boats north and east of the Norwegian coast. Survivors say U boats fire on ships without warning. a Russian mail steamer was shelled killing ten. Copenhagen reports five Norwegian ships sunk and ten dead aboard the Russian liner.
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Christiania
Norway
Associated Press
Arctic Ocean
Vardee
Copenhagen
Arctic
Aftonposten
Vaida Bay
Fruit-a-tives claimed unique fruit juice medicine
This advertisement touts Fruit-a-tives as a medicine made entirely from fruit juices. It lists relief claims for constipation, liver issues, indigestion, headaches, neuralgia, kidney and bladder troubles, rheumatism, back pain, eczema, and skin conditions. The pills are described as using juices from apples oranges figs and prunes with nerve tonics and antiseptics, priced 50 cents a box six for 2.50.
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Atives Limited
Ogdensburg
Banish Nervousness Advertises Ambition Pills
An old advertisement promotes Wendell's Amphion Pils and Ambition Pills from Hindle/Nindle Pharmacy. It promises quick relief from tiredness, nervousness, overwork, and various ailments with a money back plan on the first box. The copy uses bold claims about vitality, appetite, sleep, and confidence with limited medical detail.
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Wendell
Hindle Pharmacy
Nindle Pharmacy
Woddell
Kornitoff Killed in Soviet Battle Near Yekaterinodar
Moscow reports General Wernitoff killed in battle with Soviet troops near Yekaterinodar. His 16,000-strong army defeated and retreating. Rebels led by Filimonov reduced to a 2,400-strong force. Kale din es movement attempt failed as Kale din es city Novo Tcherkask was retaken by Soviet forces. Separate dispatch notes Cyclops disappearance mystery largely unresolved by May.
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Moscow
Associated Press
Wernitoff
Yekaterinodar
Filimonov
Novo Tcherkask
Don Cossacks
Move Before Council to Permit Three-Deckers
Alderman William S. Primrose presented a petition to the Bridgeport Common Council to rescind section 238 of the building code allowing three-deckers and tenements in attics. The measure was referred to the building committee as housing concerns push for relief amid shortages.
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William S. Primrose
Common Council
City of
Bridgeport
Primrose
U. S. Steel 2 Million Gift To Red Cross
Washington May 20 The largest single subscription to the Red Cross was 2 000 000 by U S Steel corporation 500 600 allocated to New York city and the rest to Pittsburgh and other plant cities The next largest was 1 000 000 by Mrs J Baker Jr leader of a Red Cross team in New York City The New York City total subscriptions reached 4 264 120 about one fifth of its 25 000 090 quota
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Washington
Rent Cross
U. S. Steel Corporation
New York City
Pittsburgh
J. Baker, Jr
Red Cross
LAFBERY FIRST U S ACE TO DIE IN FRANCE
Major Raoul Lufbery the first American ace killed in aerial combat died after pursuing a German triplan e near Toul France He had 17 victories and was famed for coolness His body was recovered and greeted with French and American honors His death caused Wallingford and surrounding areas to mourn with flags at half staff and plans for memorial services
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France
Associated Press
Raoul Lufbery
Lufbery
Wallingford
Conn
Toul
Lutbery
Lulberg
Paris
Raoul Luthery
Lueberv
John St. Martin
Juutbery
Martin
Edward
Yalesville
Pennsylvania
Boston
French Trawler Sinks German Submarine in Bold Action
A French trawler under First Mate Leroux left its patrol base and promptly sank a German submarine, taking all hands prisoner including the captain. A Spanish schooner captain aboard the submarine was rescued by the trawler, which returned uninjured. The report comes in an official despatch from France. In other news, Scout activities at Red Cross headquarters promote miniature Mars flags for a city drive, with 59 scouts needed to meet Saturday goals, while Baron Rhondda has withdrawn his resignation as food controller after earlier requests.
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Washington
Frances
Leroux
Bridgeport Bay
Red Cross
Stratfield
Fifth Hun Raider Downed In London Sea Fire
London reports a fifth German raider downed and flaming in the sea alongside four already announced as destroyed during last night’s air raid. More deaths and injuries to Londoners are recorded, with bombs in open areas and near a hospital. Spectators witnessed a fatal aerial fight as a raider’s machine burned, while hospital staff aided patients and residents prayed and sang.
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London
Distinguished British Officers Here Today
Brigadier General G. Av White head of the British and Canadian recruiting mission in the United States and Lieutenant Colonel Tr C Jamieson of the mission's eastern division will meet at 5 PM in the Hotel Stratfield. They visited Hartford yesterday to aid recruiting of British subjects for overseas armies. Jamieson is a veteran of two wars having served in the Canadian Mounted Rifles in the South African war and rising to lieutenant colonel of the Nineteenth Alberta Dragoons. He joined the recruiting mission on its arrival in this country about a year ago.
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G.’ Av White
United States
Tr. C. Jamieson
Stratfield
Hartford
Jamieson
Canadian Mounted Rifles
Ele
Nineteenth
Alberta Dragoons
Four Gloucester schooners recover bodies of Athens disaster victims
News from Gloucester Mass reports four fishing schooners recovered the bodies of four men and one woman believed to be victims of the City of Athens wreck after a collision with a warship on May 1 off the Delaware coast. The deceased were found off the New Jersey coast and returned to Gloucester. Sixty nine lives were lost in the sinking.
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Gloucester
Mass
Savannat
City of Athens
Wis
New Jersey
Cnuntlins
Atens
Delawara
U boat damaged after crash with French seaplane
A damaged U-boat sighted off the Moroccan coast was forced to submerge after an encounter with a French seaplane. Airmen reported multiple hits and the submarine later surfaced and moved toward Onvlagena with escort.
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Armnan
Havas
Prem Cartagena
Cibrattar
Morrencean
Sylien
Wits
Sy On
Onvlagena
Mittimus Threat by Cornell Stirs Council Meeting
Alderman Cornell threatens to ask Superior Court for two mittimuses and presses the Ordinance committee to report on a resolution barring municipal board members from contracts. Council president Blakeslee notes the committee chair’s absence hinders a report. The six week effort may be killed by administration, with a June 4 vote predicted amid critical turnout.
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Cornell Stirs Council
Superior Court
John A. Corel
Common Council
Robert N. Blakeslee
Carnell
V. S. Whitney
Mads
Youth Vouge Promotes Q ban Hair Color Restorer
An advertisement touts Q ban Hair Color Restorer as a non dye solution to preserve youthful appearance. It claims the product restores natural hair color without staining the scalp and can be applied by brushing or combing. A money back guarantee is offered.
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Jace
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