Infantry lull on Picardy front reported in war update
April 18 dispatch describes continued infantry lull on the French front with repulsed German assaults near Courieres and Verdun front. British and French forces claim prisoner captures and raids against German trenches in Lorraine and near Rheims, while German efforts to widen a southern flank falter amid heavy artillery and evolving front lines near Kemmel, Messines, and Wytschaete in Flanders.
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Verdun
Rheims
Lorraine
Prank Chariton
1. N
Bethune
LaBassee Canal
Kemmel Ridge
Bel
Messines
Mesridge
British War Office
Lecon-Robecq
Ypres
Robecq
Locon
Forest of Nieppe
Bail
Wytschaete
Nieppe
Messines Ridge
Baillieul
Meteren
Brouck
Hazebrouck
Flanders
Kemge
Picardy Front
Gersalient
Picardy Plains
Glass scare revival shocks Stamford residents
Police reported a renewed in food scare in Stamford on April 18. Three cases involved a substance resembling glass found in food. Orge L. Olmstead of 272 Main Street found glass in fig bars from a western baking concern. John Skidd found glass in a jar of jelly and Nicola found similar in a loaf of bread from a corner grocery. Special Agent Lane of the Department of Justice and city analysts are conducting chemical analyses of the particles.
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Stamford
Orge
Burglary Wave Strikes Hartford Areas At Night
Hartford reports indicate at least 25 homes and offices were burglarized in the city during the night, with many robberies clustered in the southwestern section. A general alarm is out to police authorities, but no heavy losses are reported. Authorities suspect an organized band is behind the thefts.
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Hartford
Would Fix Raw Cotton Price Bill Introduced in House
A bill to fix raw cotton at 20 cents a pound was introduced in the House by a representative from Ohio. The price would apply to cotton sold by producers to dealers or to manufacturers and would last for the wartime period, with the president authorized to adjust the price as needed.
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Ohio
Ban on Sherbets and Ices Set by Indiana Ice Makers
The Indiana Association of Ice Manufacturers voted to ban sherbets and ices this summer. The group decided that sherbets and ices have no value and will not be served at soda bars, with plans to focus on making ice cream and other foods.
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Indiana Association of Ice Manufacturers
Burglary in Essex Strikes Main Street Store
Weeex April 18 thieves broke into Gor L. Burrows store on Main Street and stole $100 worth of knives razors oil and small change. They left a green laundry bag and a green silk tie behind. No suspects named.
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Essex
Weeex
Gor L. Burrows
Main Street
War Industries Board Hears Hide Dealers on Prices
Washington April 18 The War Industries Board price fixing committee hears representative hide dealers and tanners in a bid to set a fixed civilian shoe price. Cotton and woolen manufacturers join the effort while the board asserts broad powers to act to avert chaos through price stabilization for civilian and military needs.
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War Industries Board
Washington
War Industries War
Na Industries Board
Ukrainia Under Control Says U S Reports
Washington reports confidential advices indicate Germany and Austria have taken complete control of Ukrainia. Austro German authorities replaced native officials and arrest orders issued for entente personnel. Trade uses Austro German money. dissolution of the rada is reportedly decided. few Germans but many Austrian troops remain in Ukrainia.
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Washington
Germany
Austria
Ukrainia
State Department
Teutons
Russia
Rada
Western Front
Italy
Congress Tackles Food Supply Safeguard Amid War
Washington April 18 Congress acts to protect farming as war shifts industry. Senator Gore leads a resolution to investigate farming materials and machinery supplies. Farmers urge action, warning war focus risks higher costs and reduced food output.
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Congress
Washington
America
Senate
Gore
Senate Agricultural Committee
Milner Named War Secretary in Britain Succeeding Derby
April 18 Vincent Milner is named minister of war succeeding the Warlord of Derby. Austen Chamberlain takes a seat in the war cabinet. The Earl of Derby becomes British ambassador to Paris. Milner, linked with Cecil Rhodes in South Africa, is praised for action and efficiency and for German knowledge from German education.
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Lord Milner
Germany
To Decide On Aircraft Problem
Washington reports a solution to the aircraft problem will be reached within 48 hours resembling the shipping board approach. Edward R. Stettinius to join the aircraft board as secretary of war with duties akin to Charles M. Schwab at the shipping board. Howard E. Coffin may keep chair duties while sharing authority with Stettinius.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Wilson
Edward R. Stettinius
Aircraft Board
Charles M. Schwab
Howard E. Coffin
Stettinius
Railroad man arrested for regional booze theft
William C Wirschbaum, a railroad worker, allegedly broke into a Westfield freight car on March 27 and stole 34 bottles of brandy worth 76 dollars. Det Edward Lawler and Railroad Officer Driscoll arrested him in New Haven. He agreed to return to Westfield for trial without formal requisition.
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New Haven
William C. Wirschbaum
Wirschbaum
Westfield
Mass
Edward Lawler
Driscoll
Bay State City
New Navy Yard Wage Scale Set to Take Effect
Washington reports the new navy yard wage scale after talks between the navy department and the labor adjustment board will be effective May 1. The eight hour day trades average 5.75 dollars, with overtime pushing the average to about 7 dollars.
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Navy Yard
Washington
Navy Department
Labor Adjustment Board
Port Receives U S Troops After Large Transport Arrival
About 2,000 American soldiers and sailors, recovering from illness and wounds, are being moved to base hospitals today after the arrival of a large American transport. No official word was given on the arrivals by army or navy transport officials.
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Atlantic
Army
Navy
Torpedo Lost by Government Recovered Near Race Rock
New London April 18 a government torpedo valued at 7000 dollars was recovered today. Captain Frank E Thompson fished it up during a trawl near Race Rock lighthouse and turned the weapon over to naval authorities.
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New London
Race Rock
Frank E. Thompson
Fight Over Wheat Price Tops House Debate in 1918
Washington reports the House battled over wheat pricing for the 1918 crop with a push to raise the price to 2.65 a bushel. Representative Morgan introduced the amendment, while Snyder and Madden argued the costs and fairness. Cox warned farmers may switch to other crops if not assured higher returns, offering a 2.50 interior markets version.
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Washington
Morgan
Oklahoma
House
Senate
Snyder
New York
Madden
Illinois
America
Cox
Indiana
Canada Draft Act Likely Lowers Age to Nineteen
Ottawa reports radical changes to the dominion conscription act after a secret parliamentary session. An order in council is expected to lower the age limit from 24 to 19, as Premier Sir Robert Borden says Canada must keep Western Front divisions strong and organize remaining manpower for farming and other needs.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Robert Borden
Canada
Stone's Body Home in Nevada Mass funeral set
The body of Senator Stone, who died in Washington, arrives in town and lies at the First Christian church until 3 pm guarded by Knights Templar. Masonic lodge Blue Lodge members assist as mayor Todd orders business and school closures from 2:30 to 4:30 pm.
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Masonic Temple
Nevada
Senator Stone
National Capital
Masonic Lodge
Order Blue Lodge
Knights Templar
First Christian Church
Todd
Governor appoints Ebbs to state pharmacy commission
Hartford April 18 Governor Holcomb named John B Ebbs of Waterbury to a five year term on the state pharmacy commission from June 1 succeeding John A Leverty of Bridgeport He also appointed Mrs Mary Louise Barroll wife of Commander H B Barrell U N & retired to the Israel Putnam memorial campground commission to fill the unexpired term of Mrs Mary E M Hill widow of the late Congressman Hill of Norwalk who resigned
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Hartford
Holcomb
John B. Ebbs
Waterbury
State Pharmacy Commission
John A. Leverty
Bridgeport
Mary Louise Barroll
H. B. Barrell
U. N
Israel Putnam Memorial Camp
Mary E. M. Hill
Congressman Hill
Norwalk
Silver Bill Passed by Senate in Washington
The Senate approved the Pittman silver bill authorizing payment of trade balances in silver and the disposal of 350 million dollars in bullion held as security for certificates. It also provides for silver purchases to replace bullion. An amendment to fix the price of silver was defeated. A Treasury telegram from McAdoo urged immediate action from San Antonio.
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Washington
Senate
Pittman
Secretary of Treasury
McAdoo
San Antonio
Five-Star Service Flag to Grow With More Sons
In Pittsfield Massachusetts on April 18 a service flag at Paul Jones home bears five stars and may gain three more. Walter the youngest who is almost eighteen plans to enlist and two other sons are in Class AI of the draft. Five sons are in camps nationwide and five of the boys have war brides.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Paul Jones
Walter
Three Drowned After Canoe Sinks Near Taunton
Searchers found an overturned canoe in the Taunton River and recovered Russell E. Williams, 22, a technology student. His brother Gordon F. Williams, 18, a high school student, and sister Marion A. Williams, 24, a bank bookkeeper, are believed drowned after canoeing together last evening and failing to return.
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Taunton
Mass
Russell E. William
Gordon F. Williams
Marion A. Williams
Bigamist Gaetano Held For Superior Court
Dominick Gaetano of Ansonia was held for the superior court today in Torrington on a bigamy charge with bonds of 1000. His wife, who married him in Italy twenty years ago, testified, and a 1914 marriage to a second wife in this city was introduced as evidence.
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Torrington
Dominick Gaetano
Ansonia
Gaetano
Italy
Waterbury Rent Question Meeting Called by Comb
Comb has called a meeting of Waterbury's representative business and professional men to discuss the Waterbury housing commission findings and recommendations. The gathering is set for 11 30 a m Friday April 26 at his office.
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Waterbury
Hartford
Holcomb
Giants Stronger Than 1917 Team in 1918 Outlook
New York April 18 Giants show a stronger 1918 club with Doyle’s comeback, Barnes added to pitching, Young impressing at left field, and McGraw’s lineup fully healthy including Kauff and Lew McCarty. Cubs learn Alexander’s draft notice is en route from St Paul as camp starts.
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New York
Giants
Charley Herzog
Larry Doyle
Jess Barnes
Ross Young
Polo Grounds
Davy Robertson
McGraw
Lew McCarty
Cincinnati
Benny Kauff
Alexander
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Third Battalion 302nd to Parade in Boston
Camp Devens Mass April 18 Major Roy D Baker leads the third battalion of the 302nd infantry to Boston to march in the patriotic day parade with the 101st regiment of Boston. The rest of the regiment plans parades in Fall River and New Bedford while units conduct hikes and maneuvers. Four second lieutenants in the quartermasters corps are promoted to first lieutenant. Practice with 4.7 inch howitzers to begin Saturday for the 303rd field artillery as Captain Norman Brown moves to Fort Sill.
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302Nd
Boston
Devens
Mass
302Nd Infantry
Roy D. Baker
101St
Fall River
New Bedford
Shirley
Quartermasters Corps
Robert J. Travers
Bernard J. Finan
James T. Greene
LeBaron R. Briggs
303Rd Field Artillery
Norman Brown
301St
Home Rule Bill Seen Passed By Lords Are Within Reach
London April 18 The House of Lords appears poised to pass Ireland's home rule bill with government vows to push through manpower and home rule measures. Marquis of Lansdowne signals willingness to bend old quarrels to support the effort, even as he doubts consistency. The cabinet threatens resignation if the Lords block the bill.
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House of Lords
London
Ireland
Bilt
Marquis of Lansdowne
Lord Lansdowne
Stocks Rise On Reported Allied Drive Near Noyon
In New York on April 18 a brokered rumor claimed American and French troops had launched a strong attack near Noyon. Stocks moved on the tip with Steel common up to 93 3 8 and Industrial Alcohol rising to 126, amid unverified reports from a Canadian cable.
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New York
Noyon
Wall Street
Liberty Shoe Coming From War Era
Washington reports a broad possibility of government introducing the liberty shoe. Manufacturers have submitted specifications for a strong durable shoe with appealing style and quality. It could be sold at reasonable profit at prices paid before the war. War Industries Board says there is no leather shortage and current prices reflect material availability.
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Washington
War Industries Board
Milkshakes Too High Inspires Salms to Break Window
Portland figure Sol Salms protests wartime price rises by entering a former saloon in April, ordering a milkshake, facing a fifteen cent tax, then kicking the window and ending up jailed.
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Sol
Portland
Ore
Sol Salms
Captain Applies for Marriage License in Hartford
A captain with shoulder straps, Arthur H. Andersen, five years old, applied with his fiancée Mabel P. Harper, thirty, at the bureau of vital statistics in Hartford for a marriage license. Both are listed as residents of Springfield, Massachusetts.
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Hartford
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Arthur H. Andersn
Mabel P. Harper
Springfield
Mass
Motion to dismiss draft conspiracy case refused
New York April 18 federal Judge Hand refused the motion to dismiss the draft conspiracy case against Max Eastman Floyd Delk C Merrill Rogers and Art Young of the Masses staff. The judge also dismissed the case against Josephine Bell whose poems brought Emma Goldman into custody.
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New York
Max Eastman
Floyd Delk C. Merrill Rogers
Art Young
Staff of
the Masses
Hand
Ice
Josephine Bell
Emma Goldman
Cotton futures slide then rebound in New York trading
In New York on April 18 cotton futures fell 125 to 135 points from the forenoon high. The drop represented about $8 on the base. Rallies of 25 to 30 points followed in mid afternoon as prices fluctuated.
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New York
Cotton Exchange
Metal Prices Report from New York on April 18
Lead held steady with April figures at 7.15 and spot 7.07 to 7.17 1-2. Spelter remained dull with spot and April at 6.90, May 6.95, and June July offered at 7.00.
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New York
War Mass Meeting For War Bureaus In Hartford May 11
In Hartford on May 11 a war convention and mass meeting will be held by the Connecticut State Council of Defense at the request of the Council of National Defense. Representatives from war bureaus and town committees across the state are to attend, with speakers to be announced by the federal council. Possible speaker: Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane. Major Rutledge Smith of Tennessee to speak as well. Organizing committee members include Joseph W. Alsop Howard A. Giddings and Charles A. Goodwin.
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Hartford
Council of National Defense
Connecticut State Council of Defense
Federal Defense Council
Connecticut
Franklin K. Lane
Rutledge Smith
Tennessee State Council of Defense
Connecticut Defense Councili
Joseph W. Alsop
Howard A. Giddings
Charles A. Goodwin
Rapid Auto Trip Ends Quietly With 20 Cars From Michigan
F L Caulkins and party returned to Middletown after a Buick car buying trip to Sag inaw Michigan. They traveled via Port Huron Canada to Niagara Falls London Ont Utica and finished back in Middletown. A shying Buick caused a minor crash near a flag waving protest and a guard rail but no serious injuries were noted. The trip was described as the most enjoyable yet with perfect weather and good company.
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F. L. Caulking
Michigan
F. L. Caulkins
Middletown
Saginaw
Mich
Port Huron
Canada
Niagara Falls
London
Ont
Utica
Frank Maxwell
Caulkins
City Court Faces Two Guilty Pleas Before Judge Edlin
Guido Valli of East Hampton was arraigned for driving without a rear license plate. He pleaded guilty and the court suspended judgment on costs after explaining the plate had been temporarily removed during repainting. Luigi Scotti faced assault charges involving his wife Ida, his multiple children, and stepchildren. He pleaded guilty and the case was continued two weeks to seek settlement of domestic difficulties.
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Edlin
Guido Valli
East Hampton
John Melin
Valli
Luigi Scotti
Ida Scotti
Funeral services for Emma M Bennett in Cromwell
The funeral of Emma M daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Bennett was held from the family residence in Cromwell this afternoon at 2 30 oclock Rev H W Hildreth pastor of the Congregational church conducted the services Interment was in the Cromwell new cemetery.
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Emma M. Bennett
Emma M
John A. Bennett
Cromwell
H. W. Hildreth
Congregational Church
Cromwell New Cemetery
Funeral of Joseph Pagano Held at St John’s Church
Funeral services for Joseph Pagano were held from his home at 69 Center Street this afternoon at 2 30 followed by mass at St John’s Church at 3. Rev J W Barry officiated. Pallbearers listed include Vincenzo Silvester Alessandro Silvester Pietro Amenti Antonio Amenti Sebastiano Magnano and Giovanni Faumbino. Interment took place at St John’s Cemetery.
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Joseph Pagano
Center Street
St. John’s Church
J. W. Barry
Vincenzo Silvester
Allessandro Silvester
Pietro Amenti
Antonio Amenti
Sebastiano Magnano
Giovanni Faumbino
St. John’s Cemetery
Switch engine derails on Air Line clears tracks for New Haven train
A switch engine pulling three freight trains went off the track beneath the High street bridge this noon. It was moved back onto the rails by a second engine and the New Haven passenger train reached New Haven at 1 45. No damage to rolling stock occurred.
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New Haven
High Street Bridge
Kirkpatrick sues Whaples for 100 in county court action
James Kirkpatrick of Cromwell sues William Whaples of Middletown on common counts for 100 before Bertrand E. Spencer on pril 25. Attorney George Burnham represents Kirkpatrick. Constable Tom Griffin attached a power boat at Mott Raynor's belonging to Whaples this morning.
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James Kirkpatrick
Cromwell
William Whaples
Middletown
Bertrand E. Spencer
George Burnham
Kirkpatrick
Tom Griffin
Mott Raynor’s
Whaples
Carnage Impresses Kaiser in Flanders Front Visit
Amsterdam dispatch reports Kaiser Wilhelm II expressed shock at the battlefront horrors during a trip to Flanders. He asked what more he could do to spare the world from such carnage.
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Amsterdam
Flanders
Kaiser
Berlin
Lokal Anzeinger
The Kaiser Faces Final Punishment Quote
The Life magazine cover quotes Kaiser Wilhelm II saying his only regret is not offering another million lives for his country as he faces his final punishment.
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Kaiser
Market Breaks From Waiting Policy In Opening Trade
New York April 18 stock market shows renewed vigor with early gains across many issues. Steel common advances to 92 1 4 after opening 1 4 down. Baldwin Locomotive climbs to 77 5 8. American Can up to 44 3 8. International Paper rises to 39 from 38. Marine preferred and common also advance. large breadth of buying suggests favorable news from France and Montreal. market closes strong. grains and other markets listed with prices. cotton falls 100 points following price fixing bill news.
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New York
International Paper
Baldwin
Marine Preferred
Distillers Securities
Reading
Stock Exchange
France
Montreal
Wreck Blocks Shore Line Tracks Near Saybrook
A freight car derailment on the New Haven railroad near Saybrook derailed by a broken flange in mid afternoon, tearing up rails and ties and causing the line to be blocked. Wrecking crews rushed from New Haven, with trains detoured between New Haven and New London for several hours.
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Saybrook
Shore Line
New Haven
Boston
Harlem River
Connecticut
New London
St Louis hotels ban free toothpicks ice water
St Louis hotels announce a city wide ban on free tooth picks matches stationery for chair warmers and the deaf cafes lobbyist guests. Ice water service will be discontinued as of now in the metropolitan hotels.
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St. Louis
Dancing in the hall during second recess at high school
Laird Newell provided music as students from Central school and several high school girls attend a three day canning course in Willimantic. The Girls Patriotic League plans a hall meeting Friday night and invites all girls. Mr. Sellew travels to Hartford today.
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Laird Newell
Central School
Willimantic
Canning
Girls’ Patriotic League
Sellew
Hartford
Americans Helped to Save Ami
Reports from general headquarters say American troops aided in saving Amiens in April during the Picardy battle. Engineers and railway troops helped construct bridges and destroy useful materiel while Allied forces steadied the line. Three American officers were enveloped in an early bombardment and ordered to retreat as Carey mobilized all railway workers and support personnel to reinforce the defense.
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General Carey
Royal Engineers
Assi
Carey
Lloyd George
Amiens
City Briefs Brighten Local News In Brief
Light your vehicle lights tonight at 8 04. The sealer of weights and measures will resume work to adjust scales that are unjust to the chaser and to certify fair measures. Students at the Business Institute may finish tuition in 8 to 12 months. A survey committee meeting is set for Friday evening at 165 Street to discuss Prof Winslow’s health plans for the Common Council in May. Kate C Mead, chairman. Crab salad 30c lb, potato 15c lb, baked beans 15c lb, tuna and cheese 40c lb, corned hash 30c lb, fish cakes 20c, fresh eggs 40c doz. Friday and Saturday specials at Kelly’s.
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Business Institute
Masonic Building
Coal Consumers Urged to Seek Authorized Coal Handlers
In Altoona a district representative of the United States Administration urges coal buyers to work through licensed coal distributors to obtain fuel. He says the government cannot singlehandedly locate and ship coal and that consumers should report needs to their past connections or authorized handlers. The aim is to reduce emergency cases by channeling requests through licensed distributors who coordinate with the fuel administration.
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Altoc Penn
Jo P. Cameron
United States Administration
Cameron
Altoona
Probably Was
A fragment from Yale Record dialogue hints at social banter about a possible outing. A humorous exchange features a husband noting a close call while a couple jokes about staying in and the sofa as a witness to their evening.
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Yale Record
Yale
To Rent Selden House at 140 Washington Street
For other classified advertisements see page three. To rent a single house rooms, Selden p Washington St. All modern comforts including electricity and hot water. Tub and bath. Possession at Fisk, 140 Washington St.
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Selden P
Washington St
Fisk
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