German World War Propaganda Networks in United States Exposure
Dr. Sperry told a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing that a Mexico based group The Sea-citizens aims to inflame anti war sentiment in the United States and Mexico. He described German propaganda artifacts including funding through von Rintelen and several U S organizations to sway opinion against U S involvement in the war. He noted hundreds of German schools and linked Catholic and Protestant clergy to disseminate Kaiserist ideas. He cited extensive money and bribes used to influence Congress and public opinion as part of an expansive octopus of German influence.
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Germany
United States
Mexico
Senate
Sperry
von Rintelen
Congressm
K of C Men in France With Pershing Reseeing Work
In France General Pershing and American Army officers meet with Knights of Columbus officials to plan charitable and welfare programs. Kernan Nolan and Major Cowled discuss offices, iris and recreation quarters, with thirteen secretaries requested to assist. A cordial reception for Pershing and staff is anticipated as plans accelerate. Appendix mentions use of flour and anonymous complaint issues in Connecticut.
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General Pershing
Bert Ford
France
Walter N. Kernan
Knights of Co
J. Bennett Nolan
Ing, Pa
James N. Cow
General King
General Headquarters
K. of C
Iris
Kernan
Pershing
Thow Til Provides Foot Relief For Tired Feet
A brief note describes Thow Til as a remedy for tired aching feet and sore corns. It highlights relief for swollen tender feet and mentions sweating, aiming to soothe foot discomfort.
Kahn To Lead Draft Law Fight In Congress
Washington April 9 The administration again calls Julius Kahn to spearhead the draft bill fight in the house. Kahn, who led the drive for the original selective draft, says the administration bill is in danger but can win with facts before the body. He cites War Department figures on volunteerism and defends the new system against its critics.
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Washington
Julius Kahn
House
Kahn
Dent
House Military Affairs Committee
Representative Fields
Kentucky
Representative Kahn
Wilson
War Department
Food Costs Have Doubled Since 1900
Washington reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that the average American family now spends as much on food alone as it did in 1900 for the entire household. Costs for living rose overall, with food in 1917 near the 1900 total for all items and shelter, clothing, fuel, and lighting showing sharp increases since 1914. The report estimates a minimal annual wage of about 1,500 to maintain a reasonable standard of health and comfort, with city data suggesting around 1,682 for New York.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Department of Health
New York City
New Haven Boys Prisoners In German Camp
Five or six New Haven youths including Private Harry E. Birney of Company F 102nd Infantry are reported prisoners in a German camp per Adjutant General McCain. Red Cross telegrams confirm the capture status for Birney and four others, with Grover C. Litheuser the only man accounted for from Morris Cove.
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New Haven
McCain
Ordnance Department
Washington, D. C
William H. Birney
Grand Avenue
Harry E. Birney
102Nd Regiment
United States Infantry
Birney
Joseph Reid
Leete Street
William F. Marvin
Columbus Avenue
William F. O’connor
Mechanic Street
James Moran
Putnam Street
Germany
Red Cross
Grover C. Litheuser
Morris Cove
Suit Alleges Sequestering Property in Greenwich Case
Bridgeport April 9 real estate operator Thomas M. Cook filed suit against Anna T. Weed of Greenwich claiming she sequestered property owned by her brother Edwin T. Weed. The action seeks to satisfy a prior judgment Cook secured against Edwin Weed. Justices in Court Without Gowns opened the April supreme court session as gowns were unavailable due to a missing delivery.
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Bridgeport
Thomas M. Cook
Greenwhich
Anna T. Weed
Greenwich
Edwin T. Weed
Cook
Edwin Weed
Supreme Court
Adams Express Company
Hartford
Famous Suit Dismissed in Bridgeport Court Action
In Bridgeport on April 9 the defendant Sarah L. Davenport of Wilton moved to dismiss her suit against Citizens National Bank of Ossining New York for delay in prosecution. The motion was argued and decision reserved.
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Bridgeport
Supreme Court Today
Sarah L. Davenport
Wilton
Citizens National Bank of
Canadian government bars hereditary titles for subjects
Ottawa April 9 Premier Sir Robert Borden announced that the Canadian government has asked Imperial authorities to stop granting any further titles of nobility to Canadian subjects and to confer no more hereditary titles. The move aims to curb prestige and ensure Canadian honours remain local.
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Ottawa
Robert Borden
German Language Press Under Scrutiny in Senate Probe
A Senate sub committee led by Senator King investigates German American activities and the impact of German language press in the United States. Evidence to date suggests German papers showed little patriotic bias and did not push U.S. support, with some cases of alleged disloyalty already under law. Dr Earl Sperry of Syracuse University testified on German organizations and Kaiser's influence via the press and related German language publications.
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Washington
Senate
Judiciary Committee
King
Utah
United States
Germany
Earl Sperry
Syracuse University
Sperry
Black Mailers Released After Bail Posted in Hartford
Hartford April 9 George B McVane and his wife paid 2000 cash bail each to the clerk of the superior court and were released from jail to await the June term to answer blackmail complaints. Police say Anthony DeLorenz of the Crown Centre was a suspected victim. The couple, said to be from Portland Maine, claim marriage, and the woman’s late father left about 2000 which she used for her liberty. the mother posted the bail. Willimantic April 9 Harry Perkins 38 of Andover died after falling from an auto truck at Natchaug and Ash streets the rear wheel passed over his neck and skull. The truck owned by Russell Boardman of Hartford and driven by Emil Anderson of Unionville.
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Hartford
George B. McVane
Superior Court
Superior Criminal Court
Anthony DeLorenz
Crown Ceatre
McVane
Willimantic
Harry Perkins
Andover
Natchaug
Ash Streets
Russell M. Boardman
Emil Anderson
Unionville
Mass meeting to organize New England Poultry Growers Exchange
Poultrymen of New England will assemble in Boston on Tuesday April 16 at 10 am in the State House auditorium east wing to organize the New England Poultry Growers Exchange and pursue actions to conserve and promote the eastern poultry industry.
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Poultrymen of
New England
New England Poultry Growers’ Exchange
East
Boston
State House Auditorium
East Wing
Danderine Hair Beautifier Promises Dandruff Cure
An old newspaper advertisement extols Danderine as a cheap, quick hair beautifier that stops dandruff, thickens and lightens hair, and claims new hair will grow after weeks of use. It urges dampening a cloth with the product to cleanse hair and scalp, promising dramatic results.
Farm Loan Board Attacked by Rep Fordney in Debate
April 9 report cites Representative Fordney of Michigan as condemning the Federal Farm Loan Board as wasteful and flawed. He accuses the board of fraud, poor loan choices, and risky bond gambles while criticizing its socialist tendencies and lack of detailed reporting on 1916 and 1917 operations.
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Ashin
Representative Fordney
Michigan
Ways and Means Committee
Fordney
Secretary Daniels Tours Buffalo Shipyards and Factory
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels arrived in Buffalo to inspect Curtis Airplane factory and Bethlehem Shipbuilding turbines. He planned a Liberty Loan speech at Broadway Auditorium this evening after breakfast with Walter P. Cooke and a tour of local facilities.
Girl and her dog Doty go to war
In Johnstown Pennsylvania on April 9 eight year old Ethel Horner presented her white dog Doty to the police chief. She said the government needed dogs for the war and Doty would chase and bite German troops. The ribbon around Doty’s neck marked his enlistment in the home front effort.
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Johnstown
Doty
Ethel Horner
Ethel
Doctors Advise Spring Tonics for Blood and Nerves
Experienced doctors claim spring tonics cleanse the system after winter overeating. They advocate phosphates and iron as a blood and nerve builder, promising renewed health and vigor. The product is sold in capsules, with Hartman Drug Co. of Middletown, Ct. and leading druggists distributing it.
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Hartman Drug Co
Middletown
Happenings in this vicinity twenty five years ago
A compact recap of April 10 1898 items notes alewife prices, church appoints Rev C J Anderson to Swedish mission chapel Portland, 200th anniversary of printing press in New York celebrated, Rev William Worthington baptizes five at Pameadha Chapel, J L Wellman named Durham postmaster, Mr and Mrs George A Craig move to Benjamin Douglas home, James Bride Jr named East Haddam postmaster, Col Benjamin R Singleton and Sons of Veterans to attend Upham Camp fair in Meriden, Jerome B Smith becomes assistant cashier at Middlesex County Bank, Wallace K Bacon and Joseph Merriam attend Universalist club meeting in Meriden, emery wheel at Schuyler shop bursts, N C Lyles to remove large barn on Presant street, Samuel Kirby opens Y M C A afternoon service with S S Tallman address, Hartford to appeal six cent trolley fare to superior court.
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C. J. Anderson
Portland
Colony of
New York
William Worthington
Pameadha Chapel
J. L. Wellman
Durham
F. S. Newton
George A. Craig
Benjamin Douglas
James Bride, Jr
East Haddam
G. Emmons
Benjamin R. Singleton
Sons of Veterans
Upham
Meriden
Jerome B. Smith
Carleton B. Leach
Middlesex County Bank
Wallace K. Bacon
Joseph Merriam
Universalist Club
Schuyler Shop
N. C. Lyles
Presant Street
Samuel Kirby
S. S. Tallman
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Court Street
Kirk Yard
Liberty Cottage
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Wain and
Court Streets
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Lehigh
Fuel Administration
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April
R. J. Atwell
E.R. Corey
Main St. Stueck Block
Antly
A. L. Southmayd Puneral
Embalmer
C. W. Post
A Ae Coer
Louis M. Schmidt
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Mark Ghaie
Wettoin
Snawsiaad
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