Liberty Loan Third Issue Report Progress and Quotas
A detailed Liberty Loan report notes the third issue aims for 5 billion dollars with daily targets of about 165 million. New York leads, Oregon reaches its quota first, and Cleveland shows low percentage due to reporting gaps. Campaigns expand to rural schools and territories including the Philippines Alaska and Porto Rico with honor rolls and flags as subscribers increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Liberty
Jose
Treasury
Federal Reserve
York
State of Oregon
Cleveland
Federal Reserve Bank
Minneapolis
Postca
Central Committee
Berty
Boston Trict
Liberty Banirees
Porto Rico
Sudden East Coast Snowstorm Hits Coney Island
A powerful late night storm slams New York shore with dense snow and high winds. Fliers and ships suffer damage as visibility collapses and waves crash over breakwaters. One fatality reported. suburban traffic disrupted. forecasters struggle to predict end of storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Coney Island
New York
Tiz footwear aid promises feet relief
Ad copy describes Tiz as an ideal remedy for sore tired burning and tender feet with corns callouses bunions and painful shoe pressure. It claims Tiz acts quickly by drawing out poisonous exudations and then urges wearing shoes to forget misery and feel comfortable and glad.
Americans Land in Siberia Report Denied by Officials
Washington officials expressed serious doubt about cables claiming American armed forces landed from ships at Vladivostok. No word from ambassadors. Secretary Lansing and Secretary Daniels called the report untrue or unverified, noting Azores coal and shelter use but no base. If real, it would be an emergency action. otherwise policy remains unchanged and aimed at protecting American property amid Russian disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State
Navy Department
Harbin
Vladivostok
Department
Naval
Knight
Lansing
Azores
Daniels
Portugal
Far East
America
White House
Sensation in Diplomatic Circles Shakes War Talks
Washington reports a wave of sensation in diplomatic circles as Premier Clemenceau claims Emperor Charles of Austria favored restoring France’s provinces. Berlin doubts Germany’s alliance and Clemenceau plans to present proof before the foreign affairs committee next week along with revelations of Austrian and German intrigue possibly involving neutrals. Officials note pacifist Count Apponyi and self-appointed conciliators lack official standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clemenceau
Charles of Austria
France
Germany
Berlin
Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Deputies
Charles
Anderson
Count Apponyi
United States
Henry Ford
Five Held For Lynching in Collinsville
Collinsville Ill April 12 five miners named Joseph Riegle Wesley Beaver Richard Dukes Jr Ed Elmore and William Brockmesier held on coroner jury recommendation after mob lynching of Robert Praeger a week ago as German spy. Grand jury to convene at Edwardsville Monday to continue investigation.
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Collinsville
Ill
Robert Praeger
Madison County Grand Jury
Edwardsville
Joseph Riegle
Wesley Beaver
Richard Dukes, Jr
Eud Elmore
William Brockmesier
Two-Story Factory Burned in New Hartford Conn
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the two story frame factory buildings of the Standard Brush company in New Hartford Connecticut last night. Machinery and contents were lost with estimates between 40000 and 50000 dollars. The blaze started near the center of the building. The company held large government brush contracts for naval and medical services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hartford
Conn
Standard Brush Company
Fox Super Picture Headlines Big Double Feature
In a bold cinema showcase Fox presents a major film event headlined by a star packed program featuring a high profile super picture and a complementary double feature. The lineup promises popular entertainment and strong box office appeal.
Ex Mayor Blankenburg Dead in Philadelphia at 78
Former Philadelphia mayor Rudolph Blankenburg dies at home after brief illness aged 78. The longtime civic figure led city affairs and remained a notable public presence. He passed away in Philadelphia on April 12.
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Blankenburg
Philadelphia
Rudolph Blankenburg
Warning Against Shyster Lawyers
Washington reports a surge of claim agents exploiting France casualty lists. Representative Treadway urged repeal of section 13 of the war risk insurance act, arguing it lets lawyers take 10 percent for 20 years from beneficiaries. He read a letter from a Washington attorney to a slain soldier’s mother. He said government aid should not be siphoned by mercenary lawyers and pledged Congress support for sailors and their dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
Treadway
Massachusetts
Congress
Clearing House Statement Debits and Balances Report
New York April 12 sub-treasury debit 1 672 721 exchanges 516 669 423 balances 62 920 776.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearing House
New York
Sub-treasury
Neutrone Prescription 99 Promises Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement claims Neutrone Prescription 99 cures rheumatism by purifying the blood and soothing joints. It touts internal remedy benefits for kidney use and urges weeks of treatment for freedom from pain, with Hartman Drug Co. of Middletown, Conn., and other druggists selling the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman Drug Co
Middletown
Conn
Happenings in this vicinity twenty eight years ago
Henry Cromwell Gibbons of Florida formerly of Middletown has applied to President Cleveland for the ambassador post. Captain E. Lucas moved his family to Cromwell. Temperance lectures by W. A. Spear drew 225 pledges. Rumor claims New York and New England railroad may come under New Haven road control. Portland and Cromwell quarries ship brownstone this spring. Fences on East Main and Waverly Avenue replaced, later burned. American Canoe Association Eastern division meeting set for Haddam Island next June. Ferdinand Pierre, watchmaker, died on Broad Street. Alewives smoked plentifully this season. A sidewalk through Union Park would please residents. Miss Lillian Chaffee joined a cut glass exhibit at the World's Fair. New Odd Fellows Home at Groton to be dedicated April 26. Advertised groceries include butter 20 cents, lard, corn starch 10c, dried apples, sugar. Alewife season at its prime.
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Henry Cromwell Gibbons
Florida
Middletown
Cleveland
E. Lucas
Cromwell
W. A. Spear
New York and New England Railroad
New Haven Road
Portland
East Main Street
Waverly Avenue
J. J. White
American Canoe Association
Haddam Island
Ferdinand Pierre
Broad Street
Union
Park
Lillian Chaffee
Odd Fellows
Groton
Denial of Azores naval base claim by Navy secretary
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels flatly denied the report that the United States had established and fortified a naval base in the Azores. He stated there is absolutely no truth in the claim, and said no publication was authorized and no base exists there.
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Washington
Associated Press
Navy
Azores
Josephus Daniels
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Portugal
Mr. Daniels
Roosevelt
Admiral Benson
Kaiser Opposes Liberty Bonds In Wartime Appeal
Opinion piece argues the Kaiser detests the word Liberty and urges public support through buying Liberty Bonds, framing bond purchase as a patriotic act against the Kaiser’s influence. The note blends sarcasm with wartime mobilization rhetoric.
Prices On Towels From A General Store Sale
A list of fabric and towel pricing includes Small Huck Towels at 1 2 cents each and 1 00 per unit, Red Bordered Huck Towels at 1 20 each, unstitched Huck Towels at 20 and 25 cents, a Heavy Half Linen Huck Towel at 39 cents, and various crashes and toweling priced per yard. Extra Large Turkish Towels measure 22 by 48 inches with slight imperfections, listed at 880 cal.
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Union Linen
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Liberty Loan
Riz
Siberia
U. S
Theda Bara
R. J. Atwell
Main
Middletown Gas Co
Mann Niima
Grerde
Linargaprog
Mirrenyi At Jr
Tallor
the Tallor
Red Cross
Food Administration
Trewern Cor
Court Streets
Russell Bros
Court Street
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