Germans Take Another Town in Northern France Front Fighting
German forces seized Merville on the Lys near Hazebrouck after intense night fighting as the wider battlefront along the Somme and Ypres areas saw heavy artillery duels and gains for the Germans in several sectors. British and French units reported counterattacks and continued pressure along the La Bassee canal and Ploegsteert areas with ongoing exchanges near Neuville Vitasse and Festubert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merville
France
Leson
Hazebrouck Road
Bethune
Hazebrouck
LaBassee Canal
Ypres-Comines
Belleavy
Ieif
Ploegsteert Wood
West Flanders
Festubert
Mter
Somme
Armentieres
Ypres
Sanis
Frank Charlton
Lys
Webrouck
Ploegsteert-Messinesfytachaete
Belgium
Steert
Ithune
LaBassee
War Office
Pirdy
Artilly
Amiens
N Salient
German losses and records from Western Front report
A Bet Dagblad report from de Hague dated April 12 states three hundred seventy thousand Germans killed in the first week of their 76 on the western front. It notes 20 ets, 24 by 16 inch discs, arrived at Peruwelz containing German soldiers’ identifi e discs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Hague
Bet- Dagblad
Peruwelz
Three Wives Granted Divorces By Superior Court
In a morning session Judge Lucien F. Burpee granted divorces to three wives. Rose O. Fox of Middletown divorced Harold V. Fox of Orange on habitual intemperance with no children. Bertha K. Read of Middletown secured a decree from Herbert E. Read with custody of an 11 year old daughter. Irma I. Thompson obtained a decree from Alfred I. Thompson. she now manages a Westbrook telegraph office and has custody of her four year old son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Lucien F. Burpee
Westbrook
Rose O. Fox
Harold V. Fox
Orange
Essex
Saybrook Point
Old Saybrook
Ferry Road
Holbrook
Fox
Bert G. Thompson
Carlson
Bertha K. Read
Herbert E. Read
Brooklyn
N. Y
Kirby
Elmira
Read
Irma I. Thompson
Alfred I. Thompson
Boston
Somerville
Mass
James Ripley
Essex Bank
Hindenburg Wounded on Western Front Report
Zurich reports Field Marshal Von Hindenburg wounded on the western front and treated in a private hospital. He was hit by fragment from a bomb dropped by an Allied aviator. German leaders including the Kaiser reportedly moved to the front as the Picardy drive began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindenburg
Zurich
von Hindenburg
Strassburg
Germany
Kaiser
British Marines Landed at Vladivostok and Tokio
British marines have landed at Vladivostok and Americans are expected to land soon, the Japanese admiralty announced. The Vladivostok commander reassured Russians that the landing was to protect allied lives and property. Unofficial reports in Washington said American marines had already landed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vladivostok
Tokio
Washington
Credit for Volunteers in Draft Totals
In Washington on April 12 President Wilson pledged to credit states for volunteers in all draft totals. During the house debate on the new draft law Representative Shallenberger read a presidential letter noting it may be proper to include volunteers if no useful purpose is served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
House
Shallenberger
Danielson Man Faces Arm Amputation at Local Hospital
Sidney Heath of Danielson has been admitted to Day-Kim Ball Hospital in Putnam for arm amputation due to an infection that began with a power corn husker injury four months ago. The infection has reached the bones, necessitating removal of the arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danielson
Sidney Heath
Kimball Hospital
Putnam
Liberty Loan figures show Second District sales at noon
Official figures announced by the Federal Reserve district in New York reveal that the Second District subscribed 198 million 160 thousand dollars at noon today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Liberty Loan
New York
Federal Reserve District
Charges Against Coal Interests
Washington reports accuse large coal interests of pressuring for higher coal prices for wartime needs. McAdoo’s office faced visits from coal representatives aiming to secure U S payments above market values. Railroads rely on big producers, shaping contract terms and coal car allocations amid looming shortages and urgent consumer orders.
Daniels to Speak in Boston and Washington on Liberty Loan
Secretary of the Navy Daniels accepts an invitation to address a large Jewish mass meeting in Boston next Friday and Saturday to promote the third liberty loan. He will arrive Friday morning at 7 o clock and will follow arrangements made by former Mayor Fitzgerald and Representative Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Boston
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
John J. Fitzgerald
Matthew Hale
Fitzgerald
Peters
Senate rejects bid to reconsider strike rights vote
Washington April 12 the senate flatly refused to reconsider its vote of yesterday denying labor the legal right to strike for higher wages and better working conditions during the war. After two hours of debate Senator Jones of Washington moved to recall the conference report on the sabotage bill rejected yesterday because it contained a clause preventing its use as an anti strike law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Senate
Jones
President appoints aircraft administrator to lead US aerial program
A bill introduced in the House by Rep Gould proposes creating an aircraft administrator to run the aerial program and abolish the current aircraft production board. The measure would fund the administrator with 25 million dollars to carry out the planned program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
House
Representative Gould
New York
Billy Sunday Becomes Grandfather in Chicago
Billy Sunday, famed foe of the Kaiser, celebrates as St Luke’s Hospital in Chicago welcomes a son born to Mrs. Mark Haines, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Sunday. The boy is the Sundays’ first grandson. Mr. Haines owns a newspaper in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy” Sunday
Chicago
Billy Sunday
The
Kaiser and
the Devil
St. Luke’s Hospital
Mark Haines
William Sunday
Billy
Meriden Boy Dies in France During War Service
Meriden residents Mr and Mrs George Stretch learned from the war department that their son Harlam J Stretch 20 died in France on March 28 from pneumonia while serving in the quartermaster department of the aviation corps. He enlisted as a student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and arrived in February. He has a brother in the naval reserve and the father is superintendent of the H Wales Lines company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden
France
George Stretch
War Department
Harlam J. Stretch
Quartermaster Department
Aviation Corps
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Naval Reserve
H. Wales Lines Company
Woman Dies After Alleged Illegal Operation in Waterbury
Waterbury dated April 12 Mrs Vandelia Souther 34 died today at St Marys hospital following an illegal operation said to have been performed by a prominent Waterbury physician. Coroner Monzanti was taking her ante mortem statement when she expired with the physician's name on her lips. Police officials are conducting an investigation and an arrest is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Vandelia Souther
St. Mary’s Hospital
John T. Monzanti
Newark woman jailed for robbing church poor box
Charlotte Leyman, 25, of Newark New Jersey was sentenced today in the police court to 30 days in jail for robbing a poor box in St. Peters church of 55 cents. She said she had worked as a domestic in Hartford and was arrested previously there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
Charlotte Leyman
Newark
N. J
St. Peter’s Church
Miss Leyman
Hartford
Liberty Loan Parade in Waterbury Set for Tomorrow
One thousand school children will take part in a lively loan pageant and parade in Waterbury tomorrow if weather permits. The procession features figures of Columbia Uncle Sam and Joan of Arc with children dressed as sailors nurses and soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Columbia
Uncle Sam
Joan of Arc
To Gather at the Cottage Liberty Bond Night
A Liberty loan cottage gathering tomorrow night will feature a band and three locally known speakers. The space in front of the cottage is expected to draw a crowd as Liberty bonds go on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan
Oregon Wins Liberty Loan Honor Flag Milestone
Washington reports Oregon becomes first state to pass its liberty loan quota with subscriptions totaling 19,044,000 against an 18,495,000 allotment. A congratulatory message goes to Oregon central committee while Iowa races for second flag amid varied city subs. Portland ties in at 10,128,000, per capita 58.90, and other cities compete for first honors across population bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oregon
National Liberty Loan
Treasury
Treasury Department
Oregon Central Committee
Iowa
Portland
Ore
Toledo
Ohio
Burlington
Joliet
Ill
Sioux City
Lynn, Mass
Star of Peace Lodge Social Draws Big Meeting
A large Star of Peace Lodge No 20 gathering at Red Men's Hall drew about fifty visitors from Star of Light Lodge New Britain and Star of Golden Lodge Southington. The Liberty band, remarks by community leaders, music, dancing, singing, carpet bowling, Thrift Stamp sales, and a Hoover lunch followed. Middletown lodge to visit next month. organizers were Mrs. Andrew George, Mrs. Mary Hills, and Misses Edith McCall Nellie Watkins and Mary Cronin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star of Peace
Star of Peace Lodge
Red Men’s Hall
Star of Light Lodge
New Britain
Star of Golden Lodge of
Southington
Liberty
Peter Nolan
Cornelius, Connors
John Burke
Middletown Lodge
Andrew George
Mary Hills
Edith McCall
Nellie Watkins
Mary Cronin
Salvation Army inspects Middletown corps and hears Brigadier
Brigadier William Andrews of Hartford Southern New England division will inspect local corps accounts and conduct a special meeting at 8 o clock tonight in the hall at 274 Main street Middletown. He has a message for the people. Captain Olley, local officer, was accepted for service yesterday at New Haven for the Canadian Expeditionary Forces and must report on April 29. farewell from Middletown anticipated Sunday April 21 unless updated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
William Andrews
Hartford
New England
Main Street
Middletown
Olley
New Haven
Canadian Expeditionary Forces
Brigadier Andrews
Mistaken Divorce Notice Causes Hearing Confusion
In Waterbury on April 12 a preliminary hearing revealed Barney Levine of Bayonne New Jersey mailed divorce papers to Newburgh New York, misreading them as a court grant. Mrs. Idi Levine of Waterbury testified she had filed for divorce and pressed charges against her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Idi Levine
Barney Levine
Bayonne
N. J
Newburgh
N.Y
Ms. Levine
Meade Transport Sinking Off Atlantic Port Coast
The former United States transport Meade, recently handed to the Shipping Board, was sinking off the coast after a northeast gale. A crew of 25 men were rescued by a coast guard cutter and the ocean tug Germantown, which stood by. Seams opened by continual rolling left the vessel in danger of sinking within hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
United States
Meade
United States Shipping Board
Coast Guard
Germantown
Judge Lets Draftee Off For Camp Leave
Waterbury April 12 Judge Mc Grath shows leniency to draftee Henry Adams charged with carrying concealed weapons. Adams awaits Camp with the April 26 quota. case continued thirty days to avoid a police record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
McGrath
Henry Adams
Adams
City Court Sends Fitzpatrick to State Farm for Six Months
Andrew J. Fitzpatrick was committed to Preston state farm for six months after a city court finding of intoxication. He was acquitted on intoxication but faced a three strikes complaint from Prosecuting Attorney Spencer. Fitzpatrick had recently been discharged from Camp Devens due to physical disability. John J. ONeil fined $5 and costs totaling $9.50 for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Fitzpatrick
State Farm
Preston
Spencer
Fitzpatrick
Camp Devens
John J. O’neil
War Secretary aide Fred P Keppel nomination backed
The assistant War Secretary selection was unanimously recommended for confirmation by the military affairs committee this afternoon. Edward R Stettinius, already named to a similar role, had prior committee endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Frederick P. Keppel
Edward R. Stettinius
Body of James Carberri Unclaimed at Undertaker Rooms
The body killed by a Middlefield trolley near Rockfall on Wednesday evening remains unclaimed at A. L. Southmayd's undertaking rooms. If not claimed soon, burial will proceed within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carberri
Middlefield
Rockfall
A. L. Southmayd
Auto Collision on the Cromwell Road
An April Hartford dispatch reports a late night side swipe on Cromwell road between Middletown and Cromwell. A Packard limousine driven by Alfred Jones and a Stutz touring car driven by J S Troy collided, injuring a woman and several fight fans who were returning from the Adair Palitz event. all were taken to Cromwell and later to Hartford. Both cars were badly damaged and removed by a Hartford wrecker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromwell Road
Intravaia
Princess Theatre
Hartford
Newington
Adair Palitz
Packard
Alfred Jones
Ruggles Street
J. S. Troy
Cromwell
Middletown
Troy
Jones
Talk on Democracy and Autocracy by Prof Wriston
Prof Wriston of Wesleyan University spoke to Central lodge No 12 I C F about democracy and autocracy and the world war. He argued liberty and human rights justify the war and cited Lincoln on truth versus might. Leonard Hough, a front-line veteran and munitions inspector, will speak next Thursday at Odd Fellows hall with free admission for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wriston
Wesleyan
Central Lodge
Wesleyan University
Lincoln
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Leonard Hough
Funeral of W. H. Chapman at Holy Trinity Church
The funeral for W. H. Chapman was held this afternoon at 3 oclock from the Church of the Holy Trinity. A longtime Mason since his Springfield days, he was honored by many friends. Rev. Dr. F F German led services with interment at Indian Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Chapman
Church of the Holy Trinity
Chapman
Masonic Order
Springfield
Indian Hill Cemetery
Michael J Regan Dies After Short Illness In Haddam
Michael J Regan died in Haddam this morning after a brief illness. He leaves two brothers Patrick and John J of this city. The remains were taken to W J Coughlin's funeral home to be prepared for burial. The funeral will be held Monday morning at a time to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Regan
Haddam
Patrick
John J
W. J. Coughlin
Funeral for Charles Riley Hine Held In Cromwell Church
The funeral for Charles Riley Hine was held at 11 o'clock this morning at the Congregational church in Cromwell with Rev. Hildreth officiating. A Mansfield Post G A R delegation attended. Interment followed at Hillside Cemetery in Thomaston, Conn., at 1 30 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Riley Hine
Congregational Church
Cromwell
Hildreth
Mansfield Post
Hillside Cemetery
Thomaston
Conn
Columbia Council Elects Officers For Ensuing Year
At the annual Columbia Council No 9 R and S M meeting at the Masonic Temple last evening officers were elected for the ensuing year. Theodore Forster D I Eleton E Clark Arthur L Clark treasurer Samuel Stearns recorder Leroy F Bliss C C G Bertram Tourville C C Harry A Moore Co S William Sparrow trustees H P Schaefer BE P Putnam A A Hurd director Masonic club B C Stone director Masonic Building Association Leroy F Bliss
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Council
Masonic Temple
T. J
Theodore Forster
D. I. Eleton E. Clark
Arthur L. Clark
Samuel Stearns
Leroy F. Bliss
Bertram Tourville
C. C
Harry A. Moore
Fire on Transport Aboard Former Atlantic Liner
Fire discovered early today in the hold of a former Atlantic liner now in transport service and docking at the port. Firemen prevented spread with only slight damage. The blaze is believed to have started from a torch used by workmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Entertainment for Shoppers on Main Street Saturday
Shoppers on Main Street Saturday night will hear a band and a speaker at the Liberty Loan cottage. Interesting exercises occur at intervals from 7 to 10 o'clock. Liberty bands will be on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Liberty Loan Cottage
Theda Bara Stars in Fox Super Picture at Grand Theatre
Theda Bara appears in a Fox super-picture with Pearl White in a big double feature program featuring the second episode of The House of Hate at the Grand Theatre, advertised for Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theda Bara
Pearl White
Grand Theatre
Water Front Passes From War Bureau
The War Bureau says it has received from the U S Marshal's office the completed water front passes which should be called for at the Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Bureau
U. S. Marshal’s Office
Bureau
Tragic Death Of A Baby From Poison Pill Ingestion
Alice C Young three years one month daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Young of 44 Liberty street died this morning at 5 oclock from ingesting aloes bella dona and strychnine pills found in a bottle and vial in the house. The mother used the pills, the child likely swallowed 20 or more. Mrs Young noticed illness about 7 pm and Dr Thomas P Walsh treated her but she died after hours of delay. Mr Young is assistant janitor of the post office. Funeral Saturday at 2 30 pm with interment in St Johns cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice C
Thomas Young
Liberty Street
Thomas P. Walsh
Mr. Young
St. John’s Cemetery
Stock Market Opens With Modest Gains Amid War News
New York quotes show scant supply and moderate buying lifting indices early. Marine preferred leads with a 1 1/4 point rise to 92 3/8, as Baldwin Locomotive Mexican Petroleum Industrial Alcohol and Union Pacific also climb. Distillers and Reading advance, Inspi ration Copper ex-dividend gains, while Utah declines and railways edge higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marine Preferred
Baldwin Locomotive
Mexican Petroleum
Industrial Alcohol
Union Pacific
Inspiration Copper
Distillers Securities
Reading
Anaconda
Utah
Jr O U A M Anniversary Program Tonight
Geral Mansfield Council No 9 Jr O U A M and Daughters of America plan a patriotic program for members and guests. State Counillor W S Benton of New Haven will speak, with music by Central School Orchestra and Prof. Henry M Winston addressing. War Savings and Thrift Stamp sales continue, then refreshments and dancing in upper and lower halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geral Mansfield Council No. 9, Jr. O. U. A. M
Daughters of America
State Board of Officers
W.S. Benton
New Haven
Central School
Henry M. Winston
High School Orchestra and Staff Meetings Set
A meeting of the orchestra will be held Monday afternoon April 15. Miss Bailey is spending the weekend in Boston and Miss Nyland is substituting in her place. There will be a meeting of the Black staff Tuesday April 16 at second recess to form a final decision regarding officers for next year.
Middletown Bank Subscribes to Liberty Loan Bonds
The Middletown National Bank subscribed for 50000 dollars of the new Liberty loan 4 1 4 per cent bonds today, as subscriptions to the loan proceed rapidly. Middletown hopes to make a favorable showing in the public offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown National Bank
Middletown
Americans Outwit German Shock Tactics Near Toul
By Bert Ford. April 12 reports detail an American rout of about 800 German shock troops northwest of Toul on Tuesday morning. American artillery disrupted the enemy, French officers laud the U S forces bravery and tactical skill, and a sudden dawn attack left Germans with heavy losses. No Americans were captured. several Germans died or were wounded, with loot including dyn and grenades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Ford
Toul
Iran
Lagee
America
No Man’s Land
Y M C A Auxiliary Notes Officers Named
At the regular meeting the Y M C A auxiliary listed officers for the coming year. President Mrs Frank H Smith vice president Mrs Fred B Foun vice president Mrs Ralph J well recording secretary Mrs good Wells corresponding Elizabeth Christensen. Mem committee Miss Anna Patten. It was voted to give a reception to the newly appointed rotary Lester Schriver and Schriver in the parlors on evening April 19 from eight to nine o'clock Dancing will follow in the auditorium above. All Y M C A members and friends invited.
Diverse city notes and events populate a springday roundup
The brief item mix mentions Mrs. Arthur J. Hatch visiting in Duluth with Mrs. Jerrold Bransfeld, a March weather remark, James E. Deming hospitalized after a board-received questionnaire, and Dave in the U S service fresh from France. It notes Capitol Lodge I C C F visits, the 2nd degree before Grand Officers, and Schaefer's baked goods. Also reported are Judge Donahoe's Norwalk trip, Forest City Hive meeting, Dr. Donovan conducting a funeral mass, and Schaefer's bread promotions alongside theatre ads and local chatter on snow and lumber prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Hatch
Duluth
Minn
Jerrold Bransfeld
James E. Deming
Hotchkiss Block
Main Street
Middlesex Hospital
David P. K
Ing
France
Dave
U. S
Schaefer's
Capitol Lodge I. C. C. F
Haven
Central Lodge No. 12
Schaefer’s
D. J. Donahoe
Norwalk
Forest City
F. B. Fountain
Rochester
York State
Grand Theatre
St. John's
Mary A. Deasy
Schaefer
James P. Donovan
Daniel’ McCarthy
Montelake Schaefer
Ville
W. J. Hasslit
New Knamerly
Ephone Co
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Hangard-En-Santerre
Noyon
Canny Sut Matz
Hargard
Iied
Canny Matz
Cap
Cher
Mesnil
Burpee
M’adoo
United
McAdoo
Railway Administration
Plazae
Richter & Company
Bankers and Brokers
New York Stock Exchange
Central Row
Tel
Charter 2600
At Gé Wi
Alaska Gold
Am Tel & Tel
Am Car Foundry
AT &S Fe
Bethlehem Steel
Butte & Sup
Chile Copper
Erie Stetes
Erie
Gt Northern
Interboro
Louis & Nash
Miami Copper
North Pacific
Utah Copper
St Car
Penna
People’s Gas
Chic RI & Pac
Sou Pac
Sou Ry
St Paul
US Steel
U 8
China
Aureus
Eckman
Eckman Laboratory
Delphia
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