Man Named Morris Charged in Courtroom Rampage
Authorities report Edgar Morris, described as a dangerous Hill Man, led a violent outburst in a magistrate court. He allegedly fired on the magistrate and a companion, Herman Shifflet, after a prior disturbance at a Dunkard Episcopal church. Morris fled with a loaded automatic handgun, while Shifflet was later captured. Morris is believed to be hidden in mountains as posse efforts continue.
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Morris
Edgar Morris
Dunkard Episcopal Church
Sullivan
Trate Sullivan
Van
Earther
Herman Shifflet
Shifflet
Bacon Hollow
James Morris
Gary on Business and Market Optimism Caution
Judge E H Gary chairman of the United States Steel board spoke in York on April 21 answering a stockholder’s question about business conditions. He warned that anyone believing the country is entering a period of lasting prosperity to the near future is not seeing the facts and that future dividends remain uncertain. Distinguished directors nominated to succeed themselves include George F. Baker J A Farrell H Gary J P Morgan and George Perkins.
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Steel Head
York
E. H
United States
Gary
George F. Baker
J. A. Farrell
H. Gary
J. P. Morgan
George Perkins
68th Units Arrive From Harrisburg Navy Segment
New York April 21 The transport Harrisburg bringing part of the infantry formerly based in New York arrived off Sandy Hook this afternoon and is due to dock before sunset. The remainder of the regiment aboard the Prince Frederick William is to arrive later in the week. The once famous Irish regiment no longer is the same outfit that sailed from American shores. The unit has been reinforced from all parts of the country and now includes many German Jewish and Polish descent soldiers.
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New York
Opening of Italian Parliament Delayed to May Sixth
ROME April 21 postponement of the opening of the Italian parliament until May 6 was announced today. It was to have convened tomorrow.
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Rome
For Sale Classified Fragments From Essex Ad Page
For sale second hand 360 egg incubator used one season one price Havens Essex sale one Dacelsior ze motoreraie one price was at Donahoe Br Tel 216%
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Havens
Essex
Dacelsior Ze Motoreraie
Stock Market Opens With Heavy Buying Amid Pending Developments
New York April 21 Large holiday accumulation of buying orders appeared at the opening with strong inside interests active on several issues. United Cigar Stores rose to a new high of 139 3 4, Marine common gained to 36, and Steel common jumped to 100 1 4. General Motors rose to 183 while Sinclair Oil advanced to 56 3 4 and Mexican Petroleum to 54 8. Southern Pacific held near 106, United Food up to 79 1 2, and many issues saw gains. Late morning showed a heavier tone with magnetized trading and profit taking offset by robust demand. Marine common strengthened to 36 7 8 as Marine preferred dipped, while General Motors and United Cigarz fell from morning peaks. American International slid from morning highs, and Sinclair Oil eased to 55 5 8.
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New York
United Cigar Stores
Marine Common
Preferred
General Motors
Sinclair Oil
Mexican Petroleum
Southern Pacific
United Food
Baldwin
Grain Market closes higher with mixed grain and products
Chicago on April 21 reports corn gains of 1 3 4 to 2 3 4 cents with March at 164 to 164 1 4 and July at 158 1 4 to 1 2. Oats rise 1 2 to 1 3 8 cents with May 71 1 2 and Sept 67 1 4 1 2. Park futures rise to 53.40 for May and 50.20 for July while lard and rib futures also advance with May pork at 30.65, July 29.82, May ribs 28.70, July 27.40.
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Chicago
Mar
Park
Cotton Market Opens Firm on New Style Contracts
New York April 21 cotton market opened unexpectedly firm on new style contracts with first prices 9 to 33 points higher except May. Demand from domestic and foreign buyers led the rise. Cloth market is bullish. Liverpool acted as a large buyer of both old and new crop contracts.
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New York
Liverpool
Copper and Lead Prices Move Quietly in New York Markets
The Metal Market reports copper values with April and June futures ranging from 15.05 to 15.60, July 15.20 to 15.57 1 2, August 15.27 1 2 to 15.70, September 15.45 to 15.8, and lead steady with April to May at 602 1 2 to 12 1 2, June 600 to 615, July 605, August 605 to 625, and Sept 605 to 630.
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New York
Births and ties mark celebration in Middletown town
Birth announcements from Mid den Middletown show Mer Henry McCleve aee and friends gathered in the evening for a modest celebration. The note highlights community ties and local figures sharing in the moment.
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Midden Middletown
Mer- Henry McCleve
Night hearing on locomotive fireman Omar La Bracque death
Coroner convened to hear testimony on the March 22 accident near Main street bridge that killed Omar La Bracque, a fireman from East Hartford. Witnesses described the train inching through Prospect street while La Bracque fell, struck his forehead, and was taken to Middlesex Hospital where he died on April 22.
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Omar LaBracque
Main Street
Middlesex Hospital
Davis
Union Station
LaBracque
East Hartford
New Haven
Prospect Street
John H. Mahoney
High Street
Herbert T. Frisbie
la Bracque
Higher Rates and Fading Service Under Government Operation
The New York Sun argues that Burleson’s 20 percent telegraph rate hike harms private businesses and the public through higher telephone bills. It challenges the promise of cheaper government operation, noting private services improved while government rates rise, and condemns government involvement as a drag on service.
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New York Sun
Burleson
Monroe Doctrine Gains Favor at League Peace Talks
Springfield report notes the special commission endorses the Monroe doctrine as a safeguard for American sensibilities, easing opposition and signaling smoother action by the plenary council. It mentions Saar valley under league control for 15 years and hints at possible bipartisan support as Borah contemplates vote.
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Springfield Republican
Peace Conference
League of Nations
Special Commission
League
Saar Valley
League For 15
Paris
Senate
Reagan
Moe
Borah
Obituary: Funeral for Mrs James Kelly at St Johns Church
Funeral services for Mrs James Kelly and Elizabeth Kelly were held from Russell Place this morning at 9 30. Rev Dr James P Donovar officiated at St Johns Church with deacon Rev Michael B Kearney and sub deacon Rev James F Dargan. Interment followed in St Johns Cemetery with many floral tributes and music by St Johns choir. Attendees came from Meriden Hartford and New Haven.
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James Kelly
Elizabeth
Russell Place
St.obn’s
James P. Donovar
Michael
Kearney
James F. Dargan
St. John’s Choir
Prof
Dineen
James O'Neil
James E. Boylan
James P. Neville
Frank Convey
Fenton Thompson
James O’keefe
Frank Upton
George Tierney
Richard Moore
Frank M. McCarthy
St. John’s Cemetery
Father Dargan
Meriden
Hartford
New Haven
Tragic Death Of Luigi Formica In Rock Fall
Luigi Formica nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Salvadore Formica of Rock Fall died yesterday after a brief illness. Funeral services were held this afternoon from W T Lynch undertaking rooms at 1 30 and at St John s church at 2 p m Rev J E Dargan officiated interment followed at St John s cemetery
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Luigi Formica
Luigi
Salvadore Formica
Rockfall
W. T. Lynch
St. John’s Church
J. E. Dargan
St. John’s Cemetery
Hazel Emma Davis Dies at 18 Days in South Farms
Hazel Emma Davis infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank H Davis aged 18 days died at 58 Main street South Farms on Sunday morning. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o clock Rev E R Hyde officiating. Interment in the old cemetery Farm Hill.
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Hazel Emma Davis
Frank H. Davis
Main Street
South Farms
E. R. Hyde
Farm Hill
Farewell to Salvatore Di Mauro at Indian Hill Cemetery
Salvatore Di Mauro eight months old died this morning at 42 Cherry Street. Funeral held this afternoon with Rev. E Di Stefano officiating and burial in Indian Hill cemetery.
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Salvatore di Mauro
Salvatore and
Matilina di Mauro
Cherry Street
Rev. E. di Stefano
Indian Hill Cemetery
Funeral of an Infant Rosina Genese at St John’s Cemetery
The funeral for four month old Rosina Genese daughter of Mr and Mrs Sebastiano Genese of 86 College Street was held this Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock from W T Lynch undertaking rooms. Interment followed at St Johns Cemetery.
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Rosina
Sebastiano Genese
College Street
W. T. Lynch
St. John’s Cemetery
Ten Transports Carry 30,000 Homebound Yanks From France
The War Department announced the sailing of ten transports with about 30,000 soldiers. Vessels include the Leviathan with 515 officers and 10,497 men due in New York April 26 and Maj Gen George W Reed aboard. Aquitania. Kroonland. Yellowstone. Suriname. Alloway. Western Hero. Orizaba. Siboney.
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Washington
War Department
Leviathan
New York
Kroonland
Newport News
New \ak
Alloway
Orizaba
Siboney
George W. Reed
42Nd
Douglas MacArthur
84Th Infantry
Samuel D. Sturgis
Aviator's Grave Located First American Killed Found
Paris April 21 Lieut Victor Chapman first American killed in the French air service was buried under the name Balzy by the Germans after being shot down. A German seized his letters and a Graves representative will mark Chapman’s grave at Haumont. Chapman helped organize the Lafayette Escadrille. Boston April 21 Gov Coolidge proposes emergency laws to reestablish the Massachusetts National Guard with volunteers from the 26th Division forming the nucleus.
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Paris
Victor Chapman
Lieut
Zinn
Berlin
Chapman
Balzy
Col. Gros
Haumont
Lafayette Escadrille
Mass. National Guard
Boston
Ansell Arraigns Bar Committee In Hearings
Lieut. Col. Samuel T. Ansell harshly arraigned a committee of the American Bar Association today in Washington hearings on the army court martial system. He accused the panel of ignoring him as a witness and delaying his testimony until late in the pommee proceedings.
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Ansell
Washington
Somae
American Bar Association
Samuel T. Ansell
Wilson rejects secret pact with France over German threat
Paris April 21 President Wilson will not negotiate any secret agreement with France for protection in case of a German attack nor pursue an alliance that would weaken the League of Nations. A high source says Wilson was impressed by U S criticism over reports of armed support to France and promised to refer the proposal to Congress for a decision. He noted Congress, not the executive, has authority to enact such a measure. American delegates said actions would be open and Congress and the public would be informed.
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Paris
Wilson
France
League of Nations
United States
Rhine
American Congress
Clemenceau
Congress
Easter flower shortage as growers exhaust stock
The Easter flower demand overwhelmed dealers and exhausted blooming plants before Saturday noon. First Selectman Howard S. Peck marked his 61st birthday quietly at his Farm Hill home. An April 21 1915 reading noted a 78 degree temperature on Main Street. Louis H. Johnson returned to New York after a furlough from duty, while James Bauer reported home from base hospital No. 69 in France after a year overseas service.
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First Selectman
Howard S. Peck
Farm Hill
Main Street
Louis H. Johnson
Highland Avenue
New York
James
L. Bauer
U. S. Army
High Street
Bauer
Deported From England Goes To New York
Miss Lillian S. Troy of San Francisco, recently deported from England, arrived in New York aboard the Carmania and said she intends to stir American opinion about George Washington and expose the government. She believed the deportation stemmed from labor agitation and associations with radicals.
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New York
Lillian
Troy
San Francisco
England
George Washington
Cable Dispatches
Baron von Horst
Quick Relief to From Constipation Livers
An ad styled note highlights Edwards Olive Tablets as a calomel free remedy for constipation. It touts a healing soothing Roering as the keynote and mentions effects like aiding unnatural action and addressing a dark brown mouth and bad breath.
Long organizational meeting features D A R honor flag
Today saw one of the longest meetings of the organization as many members also belong to the D A R. The convention will present and dedicate tonight an honor flag with 63 gold stars and 1849 blue stars for families of members who served or were killed in the war. Rear Admiral McKean will preside. Mrs. Clarence F. R. Penne is the sole announced candidate for national president, with two vice presidents and a recording secretary to be elected.
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McKean
Bureau of Observations
Navy Department
Clarence F. R. Penne
National
Robert Hall Wiles
Chicago
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UN Pac
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Westinghouse
Omar Lebracque
Transport Sailings
Casey
Callahan
Everybody’s Magazine
Dr. Edwards
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Zionist Organization
Middletown Branch
Wesleyan Jiber Club
Ruth Fine
Stueck’s Hall
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ON Earth
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