Fierce fighting north of the Somme in Picardy front
London reports ferocious combat north of the Somme with German attacks on Corbie and Vaire wood repelled by British artillery and counter strokes. French war office notes violent bombardments along the Avre and Montchal with no infantry engagements in some sectors. American troops hold heights of the Meuse as Verdun fronts see heavy artillery clashes.
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London
Somme
Albert
Ancre
Amiens
Corbie
Waire Wood
Paris
French War Office
Avre
Montchel
Seuzey
Ere
Eelameix
Vaux-les-Palameixis
Vretnn
Meuse
Montcale
Verdun
Apremont
Vaux-les-Palameix
Frank Chariton
LN. S
Picardy
Ayelle
Hangard
Castel
Ge Mans
Iatchel
Montdidier
British War Office
Dernacourt
Paris-Amiens
Amsterdam
Brandencorps
Iron Branburgers
Er Fg
Picardy 8
War Office
Allied Fighters Superior In Castel Moreuil Front Fight
Paris April 6 The Petit Parisien reports allied soldiers show superior fight quality due to heavy artillery and steadfast defense in the Castel Moreuil sector. German forces attacked in strength, numbering around 11 divisions, but were repulsed by three French units along the Clermont Amiens rail line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Castel-Moreuil
Petit Parisien
Clermont-Amiens
Boston Liberty Loan Parade Draws Massive Crowds
Boston marked the third liberty loan and war’s first anniversary with a grand pageant drawing nearly one million spectators from New England. The parade featured a 30-ton British tank Britannia, 75 bands, 22 divisions, 1500 wives and mothers with service flags, 1000 Red Cross workers, 60 ambulance drivers, and a Massachusetts state guard unit amid ideal weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New England
Britannia
Red Cross
Massachusetts State Guard
Germans Have Failed Says U S Chaplain
Dr Arthur W Francis a Chicago born chaplain in the United States Army arrived from France and said British forces achieved a great strategic retreat while the German objective in the Picardy battle failed He described the front as a morass hindering heavy artillery and cited Passchendaele now in ruins to illustrate battle intensity.
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Atlantic
Arthur W. Francis
Chicago
United States Army
France
Francis
Red Cross
Hindenburg Line
Passchendaele
Waterbury Bans Candy Sales After Ground Glass Incident
Waterbury's police chief at a city conference with the mayor health officer and a secret service agent issued a sweeping order prohibiting candy sales until the ground glass investigation concludes. Police also arrested George Herr, 26, a German enemy alien baker, on a permit violation, with authorities seeking links to the poisoning plot.
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Waterbury
George M. Beach
Sandland
Beach
W. C. Frost
Secret Service
George Herr
Raymond’ Brothers
Firemen Respond to Blaze on Bacon Avenue
Firemen were called at 2 20 this afternoon from box 16 to extinguish a blaze caused by garden rubbish burning at the end of Bacon Avenue near the Air Line railroad. The fire spread to a high board fence and a pile of several hundred poles owned by UConn Power Co, endangering a large shed. Quick arrival limited damage as 16 poles were burned at one end and severely charred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box 16
Bacon Avenue
Air Line
Uconn. Power Co
No Word From Vladivostok
Washington April 6 Officials of the state department said no further word had reached Washington on Vladivostok conditions and assumed conditions remained tranquil after Japanese soldiers landed to protect Japanese interests. They stated Japan was within her rights since Japanese lives were endangered by a mob and local authorities failed to provide protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vladivostok
Washington
State Department
Department
Japan
Mist on Battlefield Disorients British at Picardy Front
War dispatches describe thick mist hampering identification of friend from foe during the Picardy engagement on April 6. A Manchester redoubt patrol sent out for reconnaissance became lost and returned to find the redoubt surrounded by German troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Manchester Redoubt
Manchester
King to investigate German American Alliance disband pledge
Senator King announced an inquiry into the German American alliance following reports it will voluntarily disband on April 11. Dr Earl E Sperry of Syracuse University has been summoned to testify later this week in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Alliance
Washington
National
Deep River Man Held for Sedition
Ian Newell Lyne of Deep River, 28, born in Liverpool, was arrested by U S Deputy Marshal John J. Kelleher and arraigned before US Commissioner Richard F. Carroll on charges of making false statements to damage U S naval and military forces. Held for next district court term under $2,000 bond. unable to bail. Lyne, linked to a sect called The Russelites, said he is a minister ordained yearly by the society. The case centers on selling a book titled The Finished Mystery issued by the International Bible Students Association. He claimed he stopped sales when informed by the U S district attorney, but said warrants were needed to seize unsold copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Ian Newell Lyne
Liverpool
England
Deep River
United States
John J. Kelleher
Richard F.carroll
Lyne
United States District Court
John F. Crosby
International Bible Students’ Association
Brooklyn
London
Melbourne
Barmen
Elderfield
Orebro
Christiana
Bakers in New Haven Reinforce Victory Bread Rules
Hundreds of Connecticut bakers gathered in New Haven to hear Federal Food Administrator Robert Scoville explain new regulations requiring after April 14 that victory bread contain at least 25 percent substitutes. A Connecticut delegation urged sharing formulas and demonstrations to conserve wheat and set an New England example during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scoville
New Haven
Connecticut
Chamber of Comerce
Robert Scoville
Master Bakers
Chicago
New England
Eagle Lock Co Strike at Terryville After Mass Meeting
About 1,300 Eagle Lock Co workers, from a 1,500 strong plant, walk out in Terryville on April 6 seeking a 10 to 25 percent wage increase. The strike began yesterday with several hundred workers leaving, then swelling with more protesters today. All strikers are Polish, they held a mass meeting this forenoon and appointed a negotiating committee. Company officials gave no statement and no disorder was reported. The strike stems from long standing unrest while the plant is busy with orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lock Co
Terryville
Eagle Lock Company
War Finance Bill Signed by President in Washington
President Wilson signed the war finance corporation bill to aid war industries, public utilities, and banks. The new corporation has $500 million capital and can lend up to $3 billion through Federal Reserve banks, with direct loans only in exceptional cases. A capital issues committee will review all loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
War Finance Corporation
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Capital Issues Committee
Bank Statement Shows Mixed Changes in Assets and Liabilities
On April 6 average loans fell by 31.334 million while demand deposits rose 18.618 million and time deposits declined 0.619 million. Reserves grew 17.7243 million. Actual loans dropped 48.634 million with time deposits up 2.441 million and demand deposits up 9.908 million. Reserves fell 16.75148 million.
Lynn Goes Way Over Lynn Liberty Loan Total
Lynn Massachusetts reports a strong push for the third Liberty loan. Charles A. Collins, chairman of the Lynn Liberty loan committee, wired Secretary William G. McAdoo at 9 oclock announcing Lynn had subscribed 3 million dollars. The city was allotted 2.917 million dollars with the full amount raised by 12 12 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Mass
Charles A. Collins
Lynn Liberty Loan Committee
William G. McAdoo
Liberty
Arkansas Town To Front for Liberty Loan Subscriptions
Paragould Arkansas April 6 Green county telegram to Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo reports the third Liberty loan apportionment fully subscribed and the people indicate readiness for the fourth loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Paragold
Ark
Green County
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Commemoration Half Dollar Authorized by House
The House authorized the coining of 200,000 commemorative fifty-cent pieces in Washington on April 6 to mark the 100th anniversary of Illinois’ admission to the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Illinois
New York Subscribes 96 Million to Liberty Loan Drive
New York reports subscriptions to the new liberty loan reached 96,247,600 dollars five hours after the drive opened. The tally reflects strong public participation in the federal financing effort announced this afternoon amid ongoing fundraising efforts in the state.
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New York
New Liberty
Big firms back third Liberty Loan in New York drive
New York April 6 large subscriptions to the third Liberty Loan by major companies with local offices dominated the opening drive. Bernhard Scholler company began with 1 000 000. Metropolitan Life Insurance applied for 10 500 000 with 500 000 for San Francisco district. New York Life Insurance subscribed for 15 000 000 with 3 500 000 to be allotted to federal reserve centers outside New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liberty
Bernhard-Scholler Company
Metropolitan Life Insuance Company
San Francisco
New York Life Insurance Company
Federal Reserve
New York Launches Third Liberty Loan Drive Aroused
New York workers opened the third liberty loan drive with strong enthusiasm. The district is allotted 900 million dollars but leaders expect 1.56 billion from the area. The opening began at 9 am after a night start with speakers bands flags and red fire. An army of 20 000 volunteers attacked cardboard liberty bells on door knobs and bells in churches while liberty loan booths opened citywide and parades and street meetings occurred in all boroughs. Seven aviators from Mineola bombarded the city with 20 000 pieces of literature and posters greeted commuters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Greater
Mineola
L.L
Baltimore Welcomes Wilson Opening Liberty Loan
President Wilson visits Baltimore to review 12 000 National Army troops from the 79th division, the first large troop review since war was declared. Crowds fill streets as the third Liberty Loan drive begins, with a planned evening address at the Fifth Regiment Armory.
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Baltimore
Wilson
National Army
79Th Division
Camp Meade
Liberty Loan
Fifth Regiment Armory
Washington
Bond Bought in Memory of Son by Chicago Mother
In Chicago on April 6 Mrs. Allie Wojtasewicz bought the first bond of the third Liberty Loan issue from Charles W. Folds. The 22 year old Peter W. Wojtasewicz, of Company K, Eighteenth United States Infantry, was killed in action November 6. She called the purchase a tribute to her son and said she is the proudest woman in the world as she noted the bond will help keep the Hun from their gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peter W. Wojtasewicz
United States Infantry
Allie Wojtasewicz
Charles W. Folds
Peter
Fire in Barracks in Portland Report Denies Explosion
A fire in Portland barracks on April 6 started from crossed wires and an official investigation is underway. Fort officers deny an explosion preceded the blaze. Due to strict discipline, all soldiers sleeping in the barracks escaped without injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Matrimony is an optical institute for the blind
An optical institute named Matrimony serves blind patrons, offering eye care products and services through accessible facilities and programs designed to assist visually impaired individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matrimony Is
Optical Institute For the
Blind
Ten Years' Misery Ended By Foley Kidney Pills
J T Chambers of Jonesboro Arkansas reports kidney pills cured a ten year rheumatism and sleep disturbance. He describes relief from bladder weakness back ache puffiness under eyes stiff joints and other kidney troubles attributed to drops in health. The testimonial highlights Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy.
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J. T. Chambers
Jonesboro
Ark
Foley
Liberty Loan Drive Opens Here at Noon
Middletown opened the third Liberty loan campaign at noon with bells, whistles, and posters brightening store windows. Banks reported subscriptions totaling 85,000 dollars by noon, with farmers and mechanics bank adding 50,000. Subscriptions may be given anywhere, not only at the Liberty Loan booth, which will accept deposits from any bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Liberty Loan
Bunce’s
Rheims
Farmers’ & Mechanics
Liberty Loan Booth
City Briefs Move of Scout to Philadelphia Noted
Light vehicle lamps at 7:51 pm report Samuel Rees Head Scoutchaster from Berkely Divinity school has gone to Philadelphia. W H Chapmen moved from Arrigoni block apartments to Middlesex hospital Friday. His condition reported unchanged today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Rees
Berkely Divinity School
Philadelphia
W. H. Chapmen
Arrigoni Block
Middlesex Hospital
Berlin News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Death
East Berlin reports a half holiday with townsfolk trout fishing and matinees. St Gabriel’s hosts confirmation class at 3 30 and service at 7 30 led by Mr. Lewis. Francis Shaw, longtime town clerk and dual-ticket nominee, dies at 3 a m just before 80th birthday. Professor Hedrick to preach at 10 45. Liberty Bond drive planned and electric wiring expands. Mrs. Watson and J C Williams visit. Levis to lead confirmation class.
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East Berlin
St. Gabriel's Church
Lewis
Berlin
Watson
Middletown
J. C. Williams
Springfield
Francis Shaw
Shaw
William Bulkley
Bulkley
Professor Hedrick
Berkeley Divinity School
St. Gabriel’s Mission
Levis
Knights of Columbus Forest City Council Holds Meeting
Forest City Council Knights of Columbus met last evening with strong turnout. Initiation of a second degree class is set for Sunday at two in the club rooms under Grand Knight Thomas F Reilly and state council officers. The third degree will be conferred April 14 at two in the Knights of Pythians hall followed by a dinner at Stueck's. A large visiting delegation is expected. The bowling team plans a match with San Jose council of Willimantic on April 18 in Willimantic.
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Knights of Columbus
Forest City Council
Thomas F. Reilly
State Council
Knights of Pythians Hall
Stueck’s
Order
San Jose Council of Willimantic
Willimantic
Aviator Hurton Collision In Key West Causing Serious Injury
In Key West Florida on April 6 John J Mitchell Jr son of a Chicago bank president is reported in serious condition after a collision between two airplanes 100 feet above the ground. Thomas W Eaton of Wilmington Delaware was instantly killed. Both men were student aviators. Army officials are investigating the crash.
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Hurton
Key West
Fla
John J. Mitchell, Jr
John J. Mitchell
Illinois Trust & Savings Bank
Chicago
Thomas W. Eaton
Wilmington
Del
Mitchell
Eaton
Army
Grass Fire In Pike's Ravine Triggered Early-Evening Alarm
A still alarm was sent to headquarters at 4 30 yesterday afternoon for a grass fire in Pike's ravine. Weeds and grass burned in the ravine and, fanned by wind, the blaze ran uphill toward nearby houses until the fire department arrived. A line of hose was laid and the flames were quickly extinguished.
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Pike’s Ravine
Call More Drafted Men Mobilization Plan Set
Washington April 6 finishing touches to mobilization of 150000 selective service men were made today and the call to the colors will be issued tomorrow by Provost Marshal General Crowder. It is understood every state will be called upon to furnish men in this draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crowder
Italian Shot by Roommate in Ansonia Hallway
An Italian man known as Mike was shot and killed by Salvatore Batti, his roommate, in the hallway of their house at 81 Powe Street Ansonia late last night. Batti fled and remained at large at noon as investigators from New Haven and local police probed the case.
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Ansonia
Mike
Salvatore Batti
Powe Street
Mix
Tuttle and
Gianelli
New Haven
Urbano
Batti
Youngs
Farrel Foundry
Creel Narrow Escape From Death At Pimlico
Baltimore April 6 George Creel head of the bureau of public information had a narrow escape when the airplane he was riding from Washington crashed on landing at Pimlico race tracks. Aviator O M Bounds also severely shaken as the craft smashed. Creel was en route to attend the opening of the third liberty loan campaign. The plane struck the ground after Bounds failed to see the water jump in the steeplechase field, nearly colliding with disaster.
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Baltimore
George Creel
Bureau of Public Information
Washington
Pimlico
Bounds
Stock Quotations From Richter & Company Market Opens Strong
The New York stock market opened with pronounced strength and broad buying, led by Distillers Securities up 1 point to 42 7 8 and Marine preferred at 93, Mexican Petroleum at 94 3 8, with United States Steel common up 1 2 to 90 8 4. Reading rose 1 5 8 to 81 5 8. Liberty issues traded near 96 30. Government bonds steady, late dealings set new day high records, Atlantic Gulf & West Indies at 112 1 2, and steel shorts covered up to 91 3 4. Total stocks sold 199,600. weekly totals show 1,116,000 shares and 29,572,000 in bonds.
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New York
Arril
Marine Preferred
Mexican Petroleum
United States Steel Common
Reading
Baldwin Locomotive
Texas Company
Liberty
Atlantic Gulf & West Indies
Clearing House Statement New York April 6 debit totals
Sub treasury debit 2300905 exchanges 543 balances 51001652655 557 balances. Report lists Clearing House figures for New York on April 6 including debits, exchanges and multiple balance totals.
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Clearing House
New York
Sub
Treasury
Overman Criticizes Public Apology Amid Spy Bill Debates
In Washington on April 6, Senator Overman accused the public apology draft of misstatements while attacking the anti spy bill then before the Senate. He claimed Roosevelt appears misled by an Associated Press report and urged quick action on new laws. Senator Smoot supplied the AP wording to defend Roosevelt against Overman’s charges.
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Wshlington
Roosevelt
Senator Overman
Stom
Missouri
Senate
North Carolina
Ananias Club
Thomas Colorado
Overman
Ures
United States
Carolina
Siegel
Anty
Smoot
Associated Press
Associated Report
Obituary for Mrs. Sarah Mason Taylor of South Farms
Mrs. Sarah Mason Taylor widow of Alvin Fox Taylor died at her son Herbert L Taylor's home in South Farms at 76 years, 11 months, 2 days. Born in Sag Harbor she was daughter of Luther L Sherman and Sarah A Fields Sherman. Funeral from 220 Main Street Monday at 2 pm officiated by Rev W D Beach, interment in Cromwell Old Cemetery. She leaves sons Herbert L and Arthur F Taylor, grandsons Cliffe Taylor and Sherman A Headedters, granddaughters Cary Foster and Silvia R Taylor, a great grandson Domenico Riccatti. Funeral of Domenico Riccatti held today at P O Han Company and St John’s Church with services by Rev P Dolan. pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Mason Taylor
Alvin Fox Taylor
Herbert L. Taylor
South Farms
Sag Harbor
L. L
Luther L. Sherman
Sarah A. Fields Sherman
Main Street
W. D. Beach
Cemet
Cromwell
Taylor
Herbert L
Arthur. F. Taylor
South Glastbury
France
Cliffe Taylor
12Th Artillery
Sherman A
Heade Ters Co
Cary T. Foster
Middletown
Silvia R. Taylor
South Gistonbury
Grai
Funeral of Mrs John Cotter
Funeral services for Nellie Cotter wife of JJ Cotter will be held from 17 South Main Street at 9 15 in the morning and from St Johns Church at 10 a requiem high mass will be said burial will follow in Johns Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cotter
Nellie
JJ Cotter
South Main Street
St. John’s Church
John’s Cemetery
Mrs. Caroline Ath Remains Arrive For Interment at Indian Hill
The remains of Mrs. Caroline Ath formerly of this city who died in Cleveland Ohio arrived at noon today and interment is set for Indian Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Atha
Caroline Ath
Cleveland
Ohio
Indian Hill Cemetery
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Russelite
Bakers
Liberty Loan Drive
Room Mate
Ano
Creel
Committee ON Public Information
Richter & Company
Bankers and Brokers
New York Stock Exchange
Central Row
Conn
Charter
Sngar
Amer Tel & Tel
Anaconda
Am Smelter
Am Loco
Am Car Foundry
AT & S Fe
Balt & Ohio
Hethlehem Steel
Chile Copper
Cal Fuel
C&o
Erie
Gt Northern
Interboro
Kennecott
Mer M
Miami Copper
Norfolk & West
National Lead
North Pacific
NY Cen
Utah Copper
Press St Car
Penna
Repub
Sou Pac
Sou Ry
St Paul
UN Pac
U S$ Steel
U S Steel
Senati
Domenico Riccatti
Domenico R
P. O. Han Company
John’s Church
Chine
D. Bailey
John T. Walsh's
Scoville's Express
Chauncey - Brooks
East Hampton
South Main St
Fred Babcock
Stueck
Ierees
Gona
Lost
ANG
Donald Lee
Maple Sts
Grand ‘S ST
High St
Help Wanteitema
Roy
Grand Theatre
Fountain
Kodak
Kuaki and
Roowe
McDonough
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