Middletown plans and home front efforts amid war rally
Local leaders report eleven bands signed for Middletown on May 30 as part of wartime activities. Oscar Welker prepares meals for troops after the march. The city may award medals at a welcome home event. Middletown Homes directors push housing plans and inspect Avon coop housing. A Victory Liberty Loan rally shapes next week's agenda while officials discuss city consolidation. D. A. R. event in Washington prompts Welcome Home arch in town. Some parks show color as magnolias bloom. youths dig dandelions and damage lawns.
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A. Lincoln Southmayd
Middletown
Oscar B. Welker
South Green
Middletown Homes
New Housing Corporation
Chamber
Avon
Henry ©.Ward
James H. Bunce
J. Vincent Dempsey
Charles T. Davis
Robert W. Rice
Middletown Homes Incorporated
Victory Fifth Liberty Loan
Salvatore Adorno
Washing
D. C
Roa
Old Graft Victim Exposes Lincoln Swindle Collected Funds
A Lincoln Illinois man was duped by a Wyoming scammer who claimed his mother died to demand 375 for burial costs. The victim sent the money from Evanston Wyoming, then learned his mother was alive and well.
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Lincoln
Bryant Thompson
Evanston
Wyo
Inside Tire Sale at 440 Main by Murphy
A local tire sale at 440 Main advertised by W. J. Murphy owner Andrew ft. features promised savings and practical value. The notice emphasizes price cuts and inside deals aimed at attracting customers.
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Ve. Andrew Ft
W. J. Murphy
Housing plans for Los Ton Parade in Boston
Boston hosts the largest crowd yet as the Family Hospitality committee seeks private homes to shelter immediate relatives of soldiers traveling from distances up to fifty miles. Free rooms will be provided for those unable to pay, with immediate notice required for reservations. Marcus H. Holcomb, Governor.
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Boston
Little Building
Tremont and
Boylston Streets
Mass
Marcus H. Holcomb
Vernor
Stock Market Opens With Unexpected Buying Surge
New York April 19 Rumors of strength boost opening trade with many issues advancing. Marine preferred gains on 10 percent dividend news, United and Southern Pacific rise, Steel and leather stocks climb, final session marks new highs. Also notes on United Cigar, Pierce Oil, Studebaker, and Grain Market with Chicago closes for corn and oats. Fire damages Andrews estate on Burritt Street in New Britain.
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New York
Marine Preferred
Atlantic Gulf
United
Southern Pacific
Steel
Americas
United Cigar Stores
Pierce Oil
Studebakers
Mexican Petroleum
Willys Overland
American International
General Motors
Sinclair
American Hide and Leather Preferred
New Britain
Britain
Andrews
Burritt Street
Stanley Works
Dartington Farmer’s Personal Crisis Reported
A Dartington farmer faced a personal crisis and reportedly died by suicide today using a shotgun. He leaves a wife and family. The text also notes a business sale involving named individuals a few days earlier.
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Dartington
Senator Thompson Reveals Slush Fund Inquiry Details
Senator George F. Thompson of the New York state senate discloses startling facts in the alleged 500000 slush fund investigation at Albany. The senate judiciary committee plans to call many prominent men as witnesses in the inquiry.
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Thompson
George F. Thompson
New York State Senate
Albany
Senate Judiciary Committee
City Court Action Lines Up Family Feud and Fines
Angelo La Rocca was fined ten dollars plus costs for assault after a man wife and husband squabble at the city court. Nicolo Juliano faced peaceloss charges amid a family dispute with Rosa Juliano describing threats and a razor chase. The case was continued on probation. James Bent faced a charge of operating without lights and the case was continued for one month.
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Juliano
Julian
Henry DiMauro
James Bent
Ttained Avenue
Cafeteria Luncheon At Holy Trinity April 23
Dorcas society of the Church of the Holy Trinity will run an all day cafeteria luncheon on Wednesday April 23 from 11 30 to 2 in the Parish house. Home made fare including clam chowder pies and hash will be served at popular prices. Casual shoppers and visitors expected from down river towns during after master bargains.
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Middletown
Dorcas Society of
Church of the Holy Trinity
Deaths In Action Reported In War Department List
The Deaths In Action report from the war department this afternoon lists casualties with April dates. Only Connecticut casualty reported is George tere from New eriere Connecticut.
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Caswell
George Tere
New Eriere
Conn
Connecticut
German Strikers Returning to Cologne Amid Warning
German union leaders warn of renewed strikes as key workers in Cologne prepare to return to work after a period of walkouts. Officials emphasize disciplined action and call for dialogue with industry representatives to resolve wage and conditions disputes.
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Cologne
Alan Plumers
Wackmnes Ae
Rau couple sells Hall house and building lot
John Rau and Emma Rau sold Hall and the building lot in a transaction recorded in the local property records. The deal lists property identified as a hall, house, and building lot as the subject of the sale.
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John Rau
Emma Rau
Hall
Beilding
Berlin Hope For Peace In Wilson Visit News
Berlin reports April 18 and London April 19 reflect sentiment that President Wilson may be set to return home, with some Germans believing his trip could hasten peace talks in Paris. A former German ambassador in Paris says such a report would bring peace as Germany endures revolution and unrest. Jazz dances in fashionable restaurants signal social tension.
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Berlin
London
Aed
Soba
Eresd
Germany
Obituary notices for multiple Portland residents
Funeral details for Mary Sturphy wife of am and Patrick Quirk. Interment in St Marys cemetery. Funeral of Miss Mary Curran from 60 Maryborough Street Portland at 2 PM. Services at St Marys church at 2:30 PM. Interment in St Marys cemetery. Funeral of Mrs Elizabeth wife of James Kelly from home Monday 9:30 AM. Requiem high mass at St Johns at 10 AM. Interment in St Johns cemetery. Funeral of Sebastiano Framega from 15 Elm Street yesterday at 2:30 PM. Pallbearers Salvatore Bartorot Joseph Formica Salvatore Formica Joseph Formica. Interment St Johns cemetery.
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Mary Sturphy
Mary
Am and
Patrick Quirk
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Miss Mary Curran
Maryborough ‘Street
Portland
St. Mary’s Church
Farrel J. Martin
D. D
James Kelley
Elizabeth
James Kelly
St. John’s Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Sebastiano Framega
Elm Street
Salvatore Bartorot
Joseph Formica
Salvatore Formica
Funeral for Sebastian infant at St John’s Cradle Notes
Funeral services were held for Sebastian, three months old, the son of Mr and Mrs Sebastian, with interment in St John’s cemetery. A daughter was born at New Britain Hospital to Mr and Mrs Marcus H Fleitzer of 28 Roberts street New Britain Mrs Fleitzer was formerly Miss Rose A Howley of this city.
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Sebastian
St. John’s Cemetery
New Britain
Marcus H. Fieitser
Roberts. Street
Fleitzer
Rose A. Howley
Limerick Strike May Interfere With Major Wood Flight
Dublin reports fear that a general strike in Limerick could disrupt Major J. C. P. Wood’s plan to fly to Canada. Sir Stephen Quinn, a local magnate, informed Sinn Fein committee of objections to the flight unless Sinn Fein approves. Approval would imply Sinn Fein recognition as controlling authorities at Limerick, which Major Wood could not accept.
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Limerick
Dublin
Maojr J. C
Burleson Replies to Coolridge on Massachusetts Telephone Control
Boston April 19 Governor Ridge received a telegram from Postmaster General Burleson replying to yesterday’s wire requesting Massachusetts be authorized to assume control of and operate the telephone system during the strike. Burleson says he has been requested to call upon you.
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Burleson
Coolridge
Boston
Ridge
Massachusetts
Governor Allen Criticized by Army General Berry
New York April 198- General Berry arrived from overseas on the Von Steuben. He criticized Governor Allen of Kansas for attacking officers of the 35th division and their plans, stating Allen claims the division sacrificed needlessly. Captain F White began a non stop flight from Ashburn field to New York at 9 50 this morning.
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Allen
New York
Kansas
Foch
Erig
Berry
von Steuben
Chicago
Six Year Old Girl Struck, Dies En Route to Hospital
Elizabeth a six year old girl was struck by a car in Waterbury on April 19 and died on the way to the hospital. The driver was arrested pending the coroner's investigation.
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Waterbury
Elizabetella
Watertown
John Neagieet Ng Wombury
Railroads Sign Compensation Constrained Ad Pact
Railroads sign compensation terms after a contentious act that affected advertising by the industry. The agreement involves a hired company and totals $86,647 in payments.
President’s Cabled View on New England Telephone Strike
Paris April 19 President looks to Tumulty for advice on whether to intervene in the New England telephone strike. He believes he cannot act intelligently without guidance from the situation and aims to understand the minds of New England before deciding.
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Wiilson
Paris
Look Get Today
New England
Dieu of Fractured Skull. m 19-Georg Boutet
Boutet, aged 19, and Roupita, aged 40, are named in a fractured skull incident report. Authorities describe the event and identify the two individuals involved as central figures in the medical and legal follow up.
Fruit-a-tives Rheumatism Cure Testimonial Note
A Montreal reader from 108 Church Street in 1917 reports long Rheumatism suffering ending after using Fruit-a-tives within 15 days. He claims eczema constipation and poor appetite also improved and health restored, with price details for boxes and trial size offered by the company.
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Church Street
Montreal
P.H. McHugh
Eeeht Limited
Senator Johnson warns on League of Nations costs and commitments
The Chicago Tribune quotes Senator Hiram Johnson arguing the proposed League of Nations binds the United States to costly, foreign commitments. He notes American troops served under allied commands and questions the covenant’s real implications, urging study before commitment. Also: Somerville church to carve heroes' names in a parish pulpit. sale of a house at 71 Warwick Street by George Schaub to Emma Rau via Leo B. Santangelo.
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Chicago Tribune
Hiram Johnson
Russia
League of Nations
Allied Council
United States
North Russia
Siberia
North
Lansing
California
Johnson
Archangel
Somerville
Mass
St.ononaga Parish
James
George Schaub
Emma Rau
Warwick Street
Leo B. Santangelo
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