Civil Legions Forming Wartime Defensive Corps
New York nov 17 ap The American Civil Legion begins voluntary formation of a civilian defense force that could serve as an army behind the lines. President Joseph T Cashman says the War department has not requested reorganizing or readiness and notes past talks with draft boards.
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Thanksgiving Will Cost U. S. $173 Billion
The article reports an estimated U S Thanksgiving cost near 173 billion dollars, about 179 million more than last year, driven by higher prices for turkey and produce. It notes per-family averages and rising prices for potatoes and pumpkins as part of the holiday expense.
Press Photographers Toasted by Queen Marie on Train
Queen Marie of Roumania on her special train saluted newspaper photographers as martyrs to their craft. She praised their persistence, noting they climb, shoot, and slip through obstacles to capture images. Chicago cameramen added flashes as the train headed for Indianapolis.
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Immigrant Smuggling Ring Nipped by Local Cops
Stamford police officers William J. Lynch and Bernard J. Hagen halted two Boston taxis, arresting eight Spaniards smuggled aboard a European steamer. The capture aided a New Jersey–New York effort that led to indictments against 25 crew members and sentences for seventeen detainees. The officers testified in Boston, and federal praise followed from Inspector A W Brough and Chief John E Brennan.
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French lawyers seek Fuller petition for Sacco and Vanzetti
In Paris on November 17 AP reports Massachusetts Governor Alvan T. Fuller, visiting the city, was sought by French lawyers including Jean Longuet to intervene for Sacco and Vanzetti. Unable to meet him, they drafted a new petition to be sent via the US embassy. Fuller spent the day shopping with his family and was guarded by authorities to prevent disturbances.
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Karl Mars
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Hungarians Protest Cleveland Honor for Queen Marie
Petition campaigns by Hungarian groups will circulate in Cleveland after a protest meeting attended by several hundred people objecting to official recognition of Queen Marie of Roumania by city authorities.
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Electric Company Official Stricken in Springfield Incident
Robert W. Day, president of United Electric Light Co and Indian Orchard Co and vice-president of Springfield National Bank, is reported seriously ill in a local hospital with intestinal obstruction. The incident occurred in Springfield Massachusetts on November 17 as AP reports.
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Four Firms Added to Connecticut Manufacturers Association
Hartford Nov 17 four new members joined the Manufacturers Association of Connecticut announced yesterday they are Cotton Tex Products Co Burnside Petroleum Heat Power Co Slamsford Armstrong Rubber Inc West Haven and the re Naet Publications Inc Greenwich expanding the trade group with new regional players.
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Petroleum Heat & Power Co
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