Germans Strike at French Positions
Paris reports say German forces attacked south of Ple mont and near Belloy with limited gains in an advanced trench while French troops recovered ground north of Ple mont. London dispatches note renewed German pressure elsewhere on the western front, with raids and local combats as Allied reserves hold and await a broad German move.
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Plemont
London
Ger
Western Front
Woevre
Upper
Alsace
Verdun
Vosges
West Flanders
Frank Chariton
S.N. S
Arras
Oreuil
Noyon
Montdidier
Rollot Seeoe
Fampoux
Scarpe River
Vimy Ridge
Moreuil
Ens
Rollot
Somme River
British War Office
Ayette
War Office
Freight Car Building Program Heads Toward 150000 Cars
Washington April 3 freight car manufacturers meet to frame a massive program. Director General McAdoo will present plans for 100000 to 150000 new freight cars with 40 to 70 ton capacity. Eighteen manufacturers will receive orders. Gondola, coal car and box car are to be built to ease crop movement congestion this fall.
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Washington
McAdoo
Archbishop Lang Visits Baltimore for Liberty Loan Event
Archbishop of York Cosmo Gordon Lang and Major General Leonard Wood arrived in Baltimore from Washington by mobile shortly before noon. Lang attended a welcome at Old St Pauls Church and toured the Liberty Loan content Over There at the Fifth Regiment Armory, where he was guest of honor and principal speaker. General Wood is to speak at the Lyric tonight.
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York
Baltimore
Cosmo Gordon Lang
Leonard Wood
Mobile
Washington
Old St. Paul’s Church
Liberty Loan
Fifth Regit Armory
Wood
Government takes over Bull Durham factory plants
New York April 8 United States government takes over the Bull Durham tobacco factories of the Tobacco company in North Carolina and will use output for soldiers in war. The announcement said the action lasts for the duration of the war.
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New York
United States
A Tobacco Company
North Olina
British Tank 4 in New Haven Parade Feature
announcement made in New Haven details that the Britannia tank touring the country in support of the loan will be a feature of the parade in the city today April 8 and 9 Announce and parade plans highlight the event with local officials and spectators expected.
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New Haven
Funeral for Christine Cevi tello held at St. John's
The funeral for Christine Cevi tello proceeded from 36 St John s Street to St John s Church at 9 30 where Rev Dr James P Donovan conducted services. The St John s Choir directed by Prof F Dineen sang as the casket entered and exited. Pallbearers included James De Toro Florie De Toro Ralph Matti Antonio Salota John Mangello and Antonio Battalini. Interment followed in St John s Cemetery with committal by Dr Donovan.
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Christine Cevitello
St. John’s Street
St. John’s Church
James P Donovan
St. John’s
James de Toro
Florie de Toro
Ralph Matti
Antonio Salota
John Mangello
Antonio Battalini
St. John’s Cemetery
Dr. Donovan
Funeral services for John S. Stephens held
The funeral for John S. Stephens took place at 9:30 a.m. from W. J. Coughlin's Sons undertaking rooms and at 10 a.m. at St. John's Church. Rev. P. L. Dolan presided with St. John's Choir singing. Mrs. A. J. Campbell performed "Some Sweet Day" during the service. pallbearers were Fred Straus James Drennan Andrew Drennan and Richard Haggerty. Interment followed at St. John's Cemetery.
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John S. Stephens
W. J. Coughlin
St. John’s Church
P. L. Dolan
St. John’s
A. J. Campbell
John Hazelton
Fles
Fred Straus
James Drennan
Andrew Drennan
Richard Haggerty
St. John’s Cemetery
Mrs Stephen C Smith Dies. Hartford Widow Leaves Family
Mrs Stephen C Smith of Hubbard street died this morning at age 35. She leaves husband Stephen, a two year old daughter, father Thomas Kearns of Hartford, brothers Thomas E John J of Hartford, Augustus of Middletown, and sister Mrs Dennis O Brign of Portland. Funeral from W J Coughlin's Sons undertaking rooms Friday at 8 30 AM.
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Stephen C. Smith
Mary
Hubbard Street
Thomas Kearns
Hartford
Thomas E. and
John J. Kearns
Augustus Kearns
Middletown
Dennis O’brign
Portland
W. J. Coughlin
Death of Mrs Leeman in South Farms at 90
Mrs Sarah H Leeman aged 90 mother of Mrs William C Fisher of Silver Street South Farms died at home yesterday after a brief illness. A native of Hope Maine she was the widow of Nehemiah Leeman. Survived by her daughter Mrs Fisher. Funeral at 3 this afternoon at the house with Rev Frederick W Greene officiating, burial in Rockland Maine on Friday.
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Leeman
Sarah H. Leeman
William C. Fisher
Silverstreet
South Farms
Hope
Nehemiah Leeman
Fisher
Frederick W. Greene
Rockland
Death of Hugo Ramy, West Cromwell Infant
Hugo Ramy one year and sixteen days old son of Adolph and Zanice Ramy of West Cromwell died this morning at Middlesex Hospital. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
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Hugo Ramy
Hugo
Adolph and
Zanice Ramy
West Cromwell
Middlesex Hospital
Fishing Licenses Spark Talk Between Officials
Hartford April 3 Superintendent John M. Crampton of the fish and game commission met with Attorney General George E. Hinman to plan action against violators of the state's license law. Crampton said some fishermen with federal licenses defy state authority and excessive fishing in Long Island Sound is an abuse. He noted a Lyme resident’s inquiry about shad fishing in the Connecticut River, clarifying the season opens May 1 and closes June 10 with prosecutions for early catches.
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Crampton
Hinman
Hartford
John M. Crampton
Fish and Game Commission
George E. Hinman
Long Island Sound
Lyme
Connecticut River
O'Neil Calls Meeting For Eastern Baseball Association
Hartford April 3 President Dan O Neil calls a meeting of the Eastern Baseball Association for next Monday afternoon at Spring field Mass The agenda includes the Providence Rhode Island bid to join the league replacing Portland Maine the selection of an eighth city in place of Lawrence Mass and decisions on war tax collection of admissions President O Neil is ill at his Holyoke home and may be unable to attend.
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O’neil
Hartford
Eastern Baseball Association
Dan O'Neil
Springfield
Mass
Providence
R. I
Portland
Lawrence
Holyoke
New London brothers face espionage act charges in New Haven
Nathan Pomerantz and his brother Benjamin, clothing dealers from New London, appeared before a U S court on espionage act charges. They allegedly rented lockers to soldiers and sailors to change into civilian clothes to obtain liquor and access restricted venues. Their cases were continued to the May term under bonds of 2500 dollars each.
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New Haven
Nathan Pomerantz
Benjamin
New London
United States
United Meee
Guilford Family Affected by Paris Shell Killings
Guilford residents read dispatches reporting Mrs Mary G Landon wife of Edward H Landon and two daughters Mrs Lucy Landon Speed and Miss Ruth Landon were killed in Paris on Good Friday by a shell from German guns. Mr Landon, born in Guilford, had long lived in Paris and stayed during the war.
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Guilford
Mary G. Landon
Edward H. Landon
Lucy Landon Speed
Ruth Landon
Paris
Landon
Guilford Stock
A G Krom Dies In Danbury
Arthur G Krom age 47 a well known Danbury businessman died suddenly of apoplexy early yesterday He had long been in insurance and real estate and held prominence in the Masonic and Elks lodges He was a leading member of the Bell Island summer colony at South Norwalk
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A. G. Krom
Danbury
Arthur G. Krom
Masonic Fraternity and Elks
Bell Island
Norwalk
Explosion Wrecks Light Plant in Massillon Ohio
An explosion early today wrecked the Massillon Electric and Gas Co plant in Massillon Ohio leaving the city without power. Damage is estimated at 150000 dollars and many war work factories in the area suspended operations.
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Massillon
Ohio
Massillon Electric & Gas Co
First sigh of love halts the windom’s ascent
A poetic line presents a moment where the first sigh of love interrupts the windom, signaling a change in winds and mood. The fragment hints at romance altering motion and atmosphere, leaving readers with a moody, ambiguous image of affection and stillness.
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Windom
Priority for Military Bills in House War Measures
Washington reports military bills will be given priority in the house until all war department demands are met. The rules committee backed a special rule after urging by Julius Kahn. A rule to advance draft quota legislation is also to be reported. naval bills will not receive preferred status. Four military affairs members oppose the quota bill and promise a floor fight.
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Washington
House
War Department
Rules Committee
Julius Kahn
Military Affairs Committee
Naval Affairs Committee
Shellenberger
Dent Urges Quick Action on Second Draft Rules
Chairman Dent of the House Military Affairs Committee seeks a special rule from the Rules Committee to consider legislation setting quotas by district using the first class tally and authorizing the president to requisition men for national defense. Provost Marshal Crowder waits for this bill’s enactment. Senate already passed it. A rule would place the measure in order tomorrow, signaling a major upcoming floor battle.
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Dent
Washington
House Military Affairs Committee
House
Rules Committee
Crowder
Senate
Explosion Kills Three at Camp Hancock in Accident
Augusta Ga April 3 three soldiers dead and three wounded after an explosion in company F 103rd engineers tent at Camp Hancock Corporal Floyd E Smith Homesdale Pa Private Stiney G Jervins New Philadelphia Pa Private Joseph R Searonne Old Forge Pa Corporal James B Finnan Hawley Pa Private Patrick H Nealeon Scranton Pa Private Taney Paraschek Cole Private Robert Kramer Schuylkill Pa were named among the victims and injured in the blast with one more listed as dangerously hurt.
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Camp Hancock
Asesult
Augusta
103Rd Engineers
Floyd E. Smith
Homesdale
Stiney G. Jervins
New Philadelphia
Joseph R. Searonne
Old Forge
James B. Finnan
Hawley
Patrick H. Nealeon
Scranton
Taney Paraschek
Coledale
Robert Kramer
Schuylkill
News Direct From Pershing Withheld Casualty Lists
Washington April 3 acting Chief of Staff March announced that casualty lists for American troops in France will not be distributed by the War Department. The policy aligns with Secretary Baker and follows a conference with Acting Secretary Crowell and General March. News will be provided only from France.
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Washington
France
March
Baker
Pershing
War Department
McCain
Crowell
General March
May Hire Out Prisoners In Fairfield County
Stamford April 3 it was learned today that the county meeting of senators and representatives at Bridgeport will receive a report from a special committee recommending not renewing the present labor contract for the Fairfield county jail prisoners and hiring them out to the state highway commissioner and county farmers. The new system, if adopted, is expected to greatly increase the county’s revenue. F E Clark of Bridgeport currently holds the contract, which expires in July.
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Stamford
Court House
Bridgeport
Fairfield County
F. E. Clark
New Jersey Widow Wins 10000 Verdict in Cable Case
Mary Englesbee of Bound Brook New Jersey as administrator of Joseph Englesbee's estate won a 10000 verdict against Electric Cable Company of Bridgeport in a United States district court trial held in New Haven. The husband died after contact with a live wire at the company's factory. Judge Thomas denied a motion to set aside the verdict after counsel Carl Foster of Bridgeport represented the company.
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New Haven
Mary Englesbee
Bound Brook
N. J
Electric Cable Company of Bridgeport
United States District Court
Englebee
Joseph C. Englesbee
New Jersey
Carl Foster
Bridgeport
Respondent Company
Thomas
Flag Raising At Shipyards In Portland Ceremony
Flag raising at the Gildersleeve Ship Construction shipyards in Portland, requested by Chairman Hurley of the shipping board, will involve company employees. The event occurs on the World War entry anniversary with plans for an extensive ceremony.
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Hurley
Federal Shipping Board
Gildersleeve Ship Construction Company
Portland
Wilson aims to speed aid to Picardy front in world war
Washington report says America will strain every nerve to send men and munitions to halt the German drive on Amiens. President Wilson convened his war council to adopt a formal plan for speeding up supplies, with officials optimistic about augmenting American forces abroad despite shipping worries.
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Washington
America
Amiens
White House
Wilson
Europe
War Council
Water Power Issue Leads Maine Democratic Convention
The Democratic state convention in Portland opens with water power as the main issue. Delegates discuss keeping Maine waters within the state and advocate for taxation and valuation investigations. Expected endorsements include Bertrand G. McIntyre for governor and Obadiah Gardner for the U.S. Senate, with State Senator Leonard A. Pierce chairing and ex-Congressman McGillicuddy delivering the main speech.
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Maine
Portland
Democratic State Committee
Bertrand G. McIntyre
Waterford
Obadiah Gardner
Rockland
United States
Leonard A. Pierce
Houston
McGillicuddy
Ford reports mysterious illness hits Detroit workers
Detroit officials and Ford Motor Company confirmed a developing epidemic resembling grip affecting about 2,000 employees to date. Ernest G. Liebold said the disease seems airborne with 200 factory workers laid off daily over ten days while officials ruled out contaminated water as the source. The plant has been handling a large volume of government work.
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Irip
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Grip
Ernest G. Liebold
Henry Ford
Liberty Loan Speakers Schedule Released Across Cities
Treasury and cabinet leaders including Secretary Daniels and Secretary of the Navy will address crowds in Baltimore Cleveland St Louis Philadelphia and New Haven on campaign opening day for the third Liberty Loan. The president will speak at 8 pm with other prominent men lining up engagements in April across multiple cities and dates.
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Daniels
New Haven
Washington
Wilson
Marshall
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Detroit
Buffalo
Chicago
Gas explosion halts Wilmington plant. damage pegged at 25 thousand
Wilmington Delaware April 3 city without gas after large feed pipe exploded from the engineer room of the Wilmington Gas company. The blast roared for miles, causing $25,000 in property damage. One man injured. explosion suspected as part of a plot to wreck the plant and damage Bethlehem Steel adjoining. Several government work plants relying on gas were left helpless.
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Wilmington
Del
Wilmington Gas Company
Bethlehem Steel Company
Wage Rise Averts Harbor Strike For 60,000 Men
New York reports a 25 to 50 percent wage increase for 60,000 harbor workers, ending the threat of a strike. The agreed plan includes abolishing the bonus system for operations into the war zone and discharge for workers who refuse to embark on trips into the danger area.
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New York
Abe
Union
Czernin Explains Roumanian Treaty Details
Amsterdam dispatch quotes Count Czernin outlining the Roumanian central powers treaty. Frontier moved beyond Turnu Severin for lower Danube defense, iron gate and several river islands leased for 30 years. Minor Transylvanian concessions noted. oil fields and coal assets secured. claim Germany gains control of Roumanian oil for 99 years.
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Count Czernin
Roumania
Turnu-Severin
Vienna
Lower Danube
Iron Gate
Austria-Hungary
Czernin
Orsova
Hunagry
Gladova
Servia
Szurouk Pass
Germany
Washington
State Department
Taeglische Rundschau
Third Liberty Loan kickoff set for 9 Saturday morning
Washington April 8. The third Liberty loan campaign will start at 9 o'clock sharp local time Saturday morning. The treasury department announced this afternoon. Secretary McAdoo appointed a member of each central Liberty loan committee to supervise the race for the full quota and the honor flag. Rankings of cities will be based on telegraphic reports to headquarters and reports based on fictitious pledges will be disregarded. Flags will be awarded by central committee supervisors as quotas are met with names inscribed on the national flag atop the treasury building.
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Washington
Liberty Loan
Tressury Department
McAdoo
Central Liberty Loan Committee
Federal Reserve Committees
Treasury Building
McAdoo Seeks Deposits Data From Railroads
Washington April 3 Director General of Railroads McAdoo asked railroad presidents to report deposit balances to the credit of their companies and subsidiaries, plus cash on hand at March 31 1918. The inquiry covers bank deposits in national banks in New York Chicago and St Louis and in other cities, as well as cash with treasurers agents and in transit.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Tornado in Missouri hits Misouris Essex and nearby towns
Searchers continue work on wreckage from last night's tornado that swept through Essex Missouri killing three and injuring twelve. The twister moved northeast and also struck Junierville and Gray Ridge, with no reported casualties in those towns.
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Misouris
Essex
Junierville
Here
Gray Ridge
Tornado Kills Three in New Florence and Wrecks Homes
New Florence Missouri reports a tornado striking shortly after midnight killing three people and injuring ten. Dozens of houses are demolished and residents cope with extensive damage as rescue crews assess the scene.
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New Florence
Babies Protection Campaign Endorsed by President
The president in a letter to Secretary Wilson backs the baby health campaign opening next Saturday. He calls safeguarding national children the greatest patriotic duty after aiding soldiers. He notes over a million mothers have applied for cards from the children's bureau to record their children's health.
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Washington
Wilson
Children’s Bureau
Doctor Flynn Found Criminally Responsible in Child's Death
In New Haven on April 3, Coroner Mix credited Dr. David A. Flynn with criminal responsibility for the death of Elsie Moulton, a young girl struck by Flynn's automobile while he was driving on Whalley avenue. The ruling follows investigation into the fatal accident.
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Flynn
New Haven
David A. Flynn
Mix
Elsie Moulton
Whalley Avenue
Paris Bombardment Resumes Amid German Attacks
German forces renewed bombardment of Paris today as Allied defenses face renewed strain. Reports indicate ongoing shelling near central districts with casualties likely and residents seeking shelter while authorities urge calm and evacuation where advised.
Market Summary Shows Steady Tone With Mixed Advances
New York news reports a steady market with early gains and declines among key issues. United States Steel hovered near 90 1-8, Baldwin Locomotive rose to 75 1-2, Studebaker advanced over 1 point as buying surged, and Union Pacific and Reading posted modest gains while some names like Miami Copper weakened. Bonds stayed steady as the day progressed with several specialties in demand.
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New York
Paris
United States Steel
Baldwin Locomotive
American
Utah
American Car & Foundry
Studebaker
Union Pacific
Reading
Steel Common
Canadian Pacific
Miami Copper
Wilson and Company
Marine Preferred
Grain Market Advances Quietly Amid Mixed Futures
Grain prices in Chicago on April 3 show corn closing 3-8 higher and oats up 1-2 to 3-4. May corn at 11.25, oats with April 89 3-8 and May 85 1 4. Park at 48.27. Lard for April 25.90, May 25.97, July 26.20 with remaining contracts drifting higher.
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Chicago
Park
Metal Prices Report From New York
Lead is described as easy with spot prices from 7.20 to 7.40 as of April 3. By April 7 the spread shifts to 7 1/8 to 7 1/4. Spelter remains dull with spot prices between 6 3/4 and 7. On April 6 the range is 6 3/4 to 7.
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New York
Clearing House Statement Debits and Balances Reported
New York sub-treasury debit $578,141 and exchanges $610,563,647 with balances at $67,172,789 as of April 3. The figures reflect daily clearing activity and financial balances handled by the institution.
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Clearing House
New York
Sub-treasury
Partners for Our Joys and Sorrows
A writer in the February American Magazine extols women as partners in joys and sorrows. He notes daily life can proceed without women, yet success and failure feel diminished without their companionship, chat, and optimism. He asserts this applies to him, perhaps not all men.
Resolution proposing government take over packing plants
Washington April 3 a Senate resolution to take over and operate the nation s packing plants was introduced this afternoon and referred to the agriculture committee in the preamble the measure charged the government with assuming control of plant operations and related duties.
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Washington
Senate
Agriculture Committee
Conscientious objectors questioned under wartime inquiry
Camp Devens Massachusetts reports show conscientious objectors undergoing cross examinations about the war with Austria and the objectors’ status. Two more men died at the base hospital. Sergeant Clifford Copping of A 302nd field artillery and Private Berger A Satterston of the 33rd engineers, with Copping from East Dorset Vermont and Satterston from River, Minnesota.
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Mass
Austria
Clifford Copping
302Nd Field Artillery
Berger A. Satterston
33Rd Engineers Regiment
Copping
East Dorset
Satterston
River
Minn
C. D. Winn
The
Artillery
RB Geer
Th Field Artillery
Fast Boxing Contests At Mena Thursday Night
Boxing fans expect a strong card at Mena on Thursday night led by New Bantamweight champion Al Shubert substituting for Tommy Shea in a 15 bout show at Lenox A C hall on Olive Street. Sammy Hartford and Kid Alex from Albany headline as key semi final and main bouts with refereeing by Dave Fitzgerald and James J. of Meriden.
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al Shubert
Land
Tommy Shea
Sammy Hartford
Lenox A.C. Hall
Olive Street
K. O. Fitz
Hartford
Stickney
Fisti
Kid Alex
Albany
Alex
Fitz
Dave Fitzgerald
New England
Hugh
James J
Meriden
Middleto
International League Meets New York Delay Marks Meeting
International League owners of the New League prepared to meet in New York to finalize organization plans but postponed the session to allow prospective clubs more time to complete their arrangements.
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New York
Farrell
Denver Mint Sets Coinage Record Amid War Tax Demand
The Denver Mint worked around the clock to meet the demand for pennies and small coins caused by new war taxes. A record daily output was set with 19,000 pieces coined, surpassing past records. The record stood in December 1917 with 65,30 minted, a 50-cent denomination noted.
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Denver
Denver Mint
Relieving Our Minds and Rhetoric in Public Life
A philosophical note on reasoning contrasting vocalized thought with genuine analysis. It argues political addresses sermons and editorials often rest on emotion rather than evidence, producing comfort or alarm rather than truth. Robinson cites Atlantic discussions on the decay of reason.
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Robinson
Atlantic
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For sale a good line of cretonnes for drapery and Parmelee's Awning Shop.
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Change services for com course in theatre advert
In a brief newsroom item the Nickel Theatre advertises a change of services for a communication course. The notice notes a wanted boy not to pry and mentions a call to Nickel Theatre for details.
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