Crossley to Be Held in Jail for Next Few Days
J Harry Crossley, former real estate dealer, sentenced to state's prison for two to five years, will not be moved to Wethersfield immediately. Sheriff Pease will wait for the current term to adjourn and then transfer all prisoners slated for Wethersfield together. Few prison sentences issued by Judge Webb this term. Crossley's party likely small. Also named is Morris F Winton.
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J. Harry Crossley
Wethersfield
Pease
Criminal Superior Court
James H. Webb
Crossley
Morris F. Winton
Bell Boy Saves Flag From Fire at Stratfold Hotel
George Brown a bell boy at the Stratfold hotel saved an American flag from burning. He climbed a trolley car roof and beat out the flames with his bare hands. He was given leave of absence until his burns heal. In the same notice, sentences list embezzlement and other crimes with harsh penalties for Danbury residents and a murder case.
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George Brown
Stratfold
Brown
Minaser
Deborah Day sermon on women’s work at home and national unity
Dr William Horace Day preached on A Woman’s Curse at United Church praising women’s contributions at home and urging national unity. He argued Americans choose sides in a war like Christ versus anti Christ, noting women’s expanding leadership and sacrifice from the Sixties to today.
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Deborah
William Horace Day
United” Church
Israel
Appen
Mr. Day
America
Women of
Men of America
Dr. Day
Monster Festival for War Savings at Polo Grounds
A landmark concert planned at the Polo Grounds New York City aims to raise funds for the National War Savings committee. Ten thousand voices will join soloists Mme Schumann-Heink Mme Marie San delius Oscar Seagle and others under Lieut John Philip Sousa to perform with a large chorus and orchestra. If rain the event moves to June 9.
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Polo Grounds
New York
Amandelsohn
Otteria
Phe Elijah
New York City
National War Savings Committee
Greater New York
Mme
Schumann-Heink
Marie 5Andelius
Oscar Seagie
Charles Harrison
Frances Alda
Metropolitan Opera House
Marseillaise
M. Leon Rothier
John Philip Sousa
Tese Choral Societies
Walter Damrosch
Louis Koemmienich
Edward G. Marquard
Talissen Morgan
C. Mortimer Wiske
Chas. B. Dilingham
Theodore Bauer
Mark A. Luescher
Earle R. Lewis
J. Louis’ Whites
Joseph I. Bernat
R. H. Burnside
Edwin G. Clarke
Julius Daiber
Daniel Frohman
George H. Gartlan
Giulio Gatti- Cazzara
Carl Hein
Harry N.hempstead
Louis Koemmen
Great Department Store Hospital for 3,000 Troops
New York reports the six story Great Department Store will become a clearing hospital for 3,000 invalids, receiving non surgical cases from France. Army medical staff and New York doctors will treat shell shock and nervous disorders before sending patients to base hospitals or reconstruction centers.
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New York
Metropolitan Mercantile District
Cooper and
Greenhut
France
Army Medical Department
New Draft Board Faces Burden Under New Order
The government rule requiring all men of draft age to work or fight will expand clerical duties for local draft boards including the Third District Appellate board. Boards review employment status, notify those in prohibited work to switch to useful industries, and require proof of new jobs. Noncompliers face induction. In Britain, 24 enemy aircraft were shot down on the Italian front May 18 to 26 with no British losses.
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Grayson
Melvin Collins
Olive Hill
Vint Carpenter
Cleveland Sparks
John Howard
Muan
Collins
Leo Shields
Tony Stephens
Stephens
Olive Iile
Catlettsburg
Stratford
Red Cross
William Nichols
Congregational Church
Raymond Munson
State College of Pennsylvania
Charles Mills
Elsie Wheeler
Raymond Thompson
Edward Thompson
Main Street
France
Louis I. Snyder
Britton
British Honduras
Ele
New Orleans
Boston
William Page
Norwalk
American Central Insurance Company
E. Peck
George Porter
Walter Pelser
Avon Street
Goysies
Avon Park
Stratford Avenue
Hollister Heights
G. A.R
Okenuck Tribe of Red
Church Street
Bridgeport
Harry Griffin
Barnuin
Third District Appellate Board
Washington
Poat
Pillara Halla Woud
London
Italy
Screens For Doors And Windows Offered In Many Styles
Advertises multiple screen door styles in various sizes from 2 by 614 feet to 3 by 7 feet with black or pearl center wires. Calls out wooden and steel framed window screens, pricing from 35 to 90 cents for T sizes, hinges springs and knobs included. Netting for doors offered in 28 to 36 inch widths, black or pearl wire, priced per foot. Also mentions white ceramic items cleaned easily and priced 10 to 60 cents. Fourth floor display and frequent kitchen usefulness implied.
New Premo roll film cameras on the market
Premo introduces new roll film cameras praised for easier daylight loading and clearer pictures. The foldable units fit in small spaces and yield picture sizes from 2 1/4 by 3 1/4 to 3 5/8 by 4 1/4 inches, priced from $6.30 to $12.60.
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Premo
No Yarn Shortages Supposed in Wartime Supply Push
An editor's note declares yarns for sweaters and socks abundant across colors and finishes. It highlights Turkish towels stamped for embroidering, bath mats, laundry bags, and nightgowns. Dresses for children from six months to twelve years are offered with embroidered edges and pleated skirts, priced from 75 cents to $3.
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Army
Navy
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Elijah
Surf
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Death Valley, Cal
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Conn
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