German Espionage Ring Linked to Cuba Havana Patched
Article describes a covert German espionage operation using Cuba as a base and Havana as a forwarding point. Latin agents conducted surveillance with Cuban officials and US authorities, with ciphered orders misread as clocks. Several suspects are in custody and more are sought as the network is traced to New York and Spain.
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Ger
Cuba
United Fret Service
Itins
New York
Exico
Republic
United
Havana
Discoverzane
Intion
Surance
States
Spain
A Man Heats Sammy with Foot Warmer in Trench Tale
March 80 Trooper Bill rests from leave at Ais-les-Bains and builds a makeshift foot warmer under his blanket. He wires a coal-fired device from Heinle’s wall, cooling his face with water from a canteen. The improvised heater sustains warmth as he guards the trench and warns fellow soldiers to avoid shooting while he returns with the device.
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Bill
Ais-les-Bains
Heinle
Drea
Slim
Hitfien
Rawling
Heinie
Chicago Electric Light and Pr Co
Census of Farms aids war effort in four Connecticut counties
A four county farm census was compiled this week by 1,000 volunteer takers for the Connecticut State Council of 86. The survey covered Fairfield New Haven Tolland and Hartford counties and aims to assess food production and conservation to support wartime needs. Field county had already completed its farm survey.
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Bartford
Connecticut State Council of
Fairfield
Newman
Tolland
Hartford
Iield
Alternating Husband Divorce Case Reported
A fragmented historical item notes a divorce filing by Mrs. Jam Shepard from Russell R Shepard. It references a new species ad misread as alternating husband and mentions Bernice m, with he spending time between home and law career.
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Jam
Shepard
Russell R. Shep
Bernicem
Oime
Bank statement items for York on April 13
Bank figures show average loans at 58 million, demand deposits 4.53 million, time deposits decreased 3.36 million, reserve with the Fed 11.57 million, total loans up 167.7 million, deposits up 8.65 million, total deposits down 4.98 million, total balance 21.42 million.
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York
Fed
Hospital Aid Annual Meeting Brews Local Interest
The Hospital Aid annual meeting in the community center will review fundraising progress and outline plans for the coming year. Key leaders from local health groups and the hospital board are expected to attend.
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Nnual Meeting of the Middle
Woman Leads Red Cross Nursing Service Leader Miss Delano shapes global nurse corps
Miss Jane A. Delano, head of the Red Cross Department of Nursing, built the world’s largest trained nursing network with over 18,000 graduates. In the last year it supplied about 8,000 nurses to U S Army Navy Nurse Corps and Public Health Service, while recruiting from every state. Delano’s career spans Bellevue and Penn Hospital training roles, a return to organize the Red Cross Nursing Service, and devotion to military and disaster nursing.
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Jane A. Delano
Department of Nursing
American Red Cross
Red Cross Nursing Service
United States Army and Navy Nurse Corps
United States Public Health Service
Red Cross
Miss Delano
Jacksonville
Florida
Europe
United States Army Nurse Corps
Surgeon General
Army
France
Soldiers in Gun Battle at Hollis Cafe
Four soldiers robbed a Hollis cafe and clashed with two police officers and bystanders. Five people were wounded, including a woman, Mrs. E. C. Brush, who may die. The soldiers fled in a commandeered car after cutting telephone lines and were later captured. they identified as Roy S. Smithson, Otis C. Walker, William B. Harrison, and Harry Cohen.
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Hollis
L. I
New York
E. C. Brush
George B. Girard
Huntington
L. L
Brush
Colton
Burns
Poultry Killing Rule Ends Embargo in April News
Hartford reports the federal Food Administration ends the live hen sale and slaughter embargo from Feb 11 to Apr 30 at midnight Apr 19. Administrator Scoville notes sugar and flour shortages. New small manufacturers are advised not to obtain sugar or flour without national board permits. Washington says a comprehensive sugar delivery plan for manufacturers is being prepared.
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Hartford
Federal Food Administration
Federal Foods
Robert Scoville
Scoville
National Board
Washington
Wilsons Cousin Wounded in WWI action posted
Captain Woodrow Wilson Woodbridge, 27, named yesterday as slightly wounded by General Pershing, is a cousin of President Wilson and Denver University graduate. His younger brother also was recently wounded on the Western Front. Much property damage is reported from the New York storm, with losses over a million dollars along the coast after five days of high tides and gale.
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New York
Atlantic
Senator Stone in Worsening Condition After Stroke
Washington reports the health of Senator Stone deteriorated after a paralysis stroke last Wednesday. Secretary John J. Cochran said Dr. Sprigg authorized updates noting a restless night, high pulse and fever, with no movement in limbs and nourishment taken by mouth.
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Washington
Senator Stone
John J. Cochran
Sprigg
Stone
Polish War Rally In Hartford Appeals For Polish Army France
A Polish language rally is planned in Hartford on Sunday at 3 pm at the state arsenal to boost recruiting for the Polish Army in France. A monster street parade precedes it, with about 8,000 men and women from various organizations expected to take part.
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Hartford
Connecticut
France
Will Home Rule Precede Draft in Ireland Debate
London April 13 The big issue today was which comes first Ireland’s home rule or conscription. The House of Commons passed the Irish conscription clause of the manpower bill by 165. Arthur Henderson urged deferring conscription until home rule becomes real. The Irish home rule convention urged a Dublin parliament immediately. The Chronicle noted ministers remained unmoved by Irish indignation and Asquith’s protest while a majority dislikes the policy but fears upheaval during a perilous military time. The protest is now on record.
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London
Ireland
House of Commons
Arthur Henderson
Action of Commons
Dublin
Chronicle
Asquith
Five Killed In Action Five Die Of Accident Casualties
Washington April 13 Friday's casualty list shows fifty one names with five killed in action three died of wounds two died of accident six died of disease four wounded severely twenty eight wounded slightly and three missing in action The missing are Lieutenants Robert H Jeffrey Samuel Miller and Abraham Strauss Wounded severely include Captains Marvin Cappell Woodrow Woodbridge and Lieutenant William J Miehe The list details many named soldiers with causes of death including disease and accidents and lists extensive names of wounded and missing in action
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Washington
Robert H. Jeffrey
Samuel Miller
Abraham Strauss
Marvin Cappell
Woodrow Woodbridge
William J. Miehe
Russell Sizemore
Orin C. Chisholm
Muscian Albert Iver Coleman
Philip Beaudreau
Arthur H. Beck
Frank Blazek
Grover Carlson
Frank Cavarra
James P. Conlan
Samuel Curione
Jay A. Decator
Frank F. Devereaux
Edward E. Jarek
George M. McGrath
John Milia
Francis H. Moreau
Norman E. Haden
Charles Pike
Alfred Schneider
Stewart W. Segerstrum
James A. Solsten
Herman H. Witte
Chicago Lagging in Liberty Loan Totals
Chicago officials report the city has subscribed 31,944,850 to the Liberty Loan with one week done. To reach the 126,180,000 goal by May 4, Chicago must maintain a daily average of at least 4,000,000.
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Chicago
New York Liberty Bonds Gain in New York District
New York Liberty Bonds saw an overnight rise of 17,205,000 in subscriptions. The New York district total now stands at 233,765,300 according to the local liberty loan committee announcement.
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New York
Liberty Loan Committee
Happenings in This Vicinity 25 Years Ago
Cromwell and nearby towns recall a bustling spring with alewives shipped to Boston, a new horse for a double team, delayed water works, quarry brownstone deliveries, a large fish contract, Portland’s first electric illumination, a new block under construction, tailored $20 suits, and probate court actions selling properties in Long Hill and Middlefield.
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James H. Frazier
Cromwell
Boston
Charles Jones
W. W. Riley
Cromwell Water Works
Edward Markham
Pacausett
Wright
Portland
William Budde
Main Street
Middlesex Turnpike
South Farms
E. H. Wells
D. Newland Davis
Long Hill
Middlefield
China to send warships to join Vladivostok fleet
A Pekin dispatch says China will send a warship to join the allied fleet in Vladivostok harbor on April 13. City officials and Soviets protest the landing of Japanese Marines, claiming the municipality bears no responsibility for killings of three Japanese subjects. Soviet and Japanese papers differ on the issue, with Asahi reporting population approval in Vladivostok.
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Vladivostok
Tokio
China
Pekin
Asahi
Vidivostok
Why Women Dread Old Age
Advertisement advises women not to fear aging and to maintain health by keeping kidneys and bladder clean. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as the sole reliable brand and urges purchasing from first-class druggists to avoid fakes.
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Haarlem
Ingersoll Paint Ad Endorsed by Grange for 43 Years
A promotional ad claims Ingersoll Paint offers low wholesale prices and free delivery. It touts 75 years of use and Grange endorsement, inviting readers to request the paint book and contact details in Brooklyn New York and Middletown Connecticut.
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Ingersoll
Grange
Prom Factory
Plymouth St. St
Brooklyn
Mourning Etiquette and Liberty Bonds Reflections
A speaker outlines how mourning rules dictate dress from full black to a simple armband while linking personal sentiment to civic duty. He notes that caring about the country’s fight influences Liberty Bond purchases, with deeper concern prompting maximum purchases.
Smileage Bargains for Cheerful Housekeepers
Bargain list for home linens includes bleached sheets in multiple sizes, pillowcases, tubing, cottons, sheeting, cambria, damask cloths, linen damask, and napkins with prices per yard or per piece. Items emphasize heavy bleached sheeting, mercerized damask, and pure linen options.
Towele and Toweling Prices in Antique Linen Sale
Readable list shows small Huck Towele priced 8 and 12 per yard, red bordered Huck Towele at 1 20, unstitched Huck Towele at 20c and 25c, a heavy half linen towel 39c, various Crash and Linen toweling by yard from 12 1 2c to 25c, a bleached toweling 12 1 2c, union toweling 15c, extra large Turkish towels 22 by 48 inches with slight imperfections at 390 each.
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Union Linen
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