Third Liberty Loan drive far surpasses initial goals
Subscriptions total 1,456,585,150 dollars with thousands more pledges. Railroads and western states report strong results. Seattle, Los Angeles, and Chicago districts post high numbers. The drive nears midweek with leaders over top and expectations for Liberty Day demonstrations boosting sales.
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Western
Sanco Federal Reserve Bank
State of Washington
Seattle
Tacoma
Toledo
Ohio
Los Angeles
Louis Federal Reserve Bank
Missouri
St. Louis
Dallas
New Mexico
Fort Worth
Waco
San Antonio
House Shreveport
Galveston
Ustin
Arizona
Treasury Department
Mojo
Federal Reserve
Iowa
Oregon
Arkansas
North Kot
Montana
Utah
Huesota
Minnesota
As- Reserve
Cleveland
Chicago
Treasury
Migan
Illis
Wiscons
San Francisco
Atlanta
California Quake Kills Two and Levels Towns
An April quake centered in San Jacinto and Hemet killed two people, damaged businesses and homes across Southern California, with $600,000 in losses in the mountain towns. Santa Monica and Los Angeles saw minor damage. California towns from Riverside to San Bernardino report shattered windows, toppled chimneys, and disrupted utilities.
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Los Angeles
Cal
San Jacinto
Hemet
Riverside
California
Frank B. Darnell
Boston
Santa Monica
Here
August Carlson
Seligman
Ariz
Milford
Utah
San Bernardino
Santa Fe
Tests of Free Energy Machine Will Be Made Soon
Boston reports Garabed Giraggossian claims to have a free energy device producing unlimited heat light and power without fuel. He says a committee of five scientists under Interior Secretary Lane will oversee tests once machinery is ready. Details and date await official demonstration.
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Boston
Garabed
Garabed Giraggossian
Giragossian
Brookline
Lane
Department of the Interior
Take Over Irish Railroads and Allied Lines
British military authorities have seized the principal railways in Ireland and taken control of the post office and telephone lines. Guns and ammo removed from Dublin shops. Supposedly a prelude to conscription enforcement amid strong local anti draft sentiment.
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London
Ireland
Cork
The
Chronicle
Dublin
Ministers Vote to Delay on Retired Beneficiary Increase
New Britain April 22 The New York east conference debated raising the allotment for retired ministers from 1 1 2 percent to 2 percent of district superintendent salaries and postponed decision until this evening The conference heard Rev Dr L H Dorchester of Bristol advocate sending his war related address to President Wilson with conference approval The board of education reported 850000 subscriptions toward a 1550000 goal for Methodist educational institutions and announced trustees for Syracuse university and Wilbraham academy The conference expected to assign 320 ministers tonight with reports linking Rev Ernest F Newman to Epworth Church New Haven and Rev Harry B Belcher or Rev W H Wakeham to First Church New Haven and Rev A H Smith to a larger parish.
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New Britain
New York East
L. H. Dorchester
Bristol
Wilson
Methodist Church
Dorchester
United States
Germany
Board of Education
Syracuse University
Wilbraham Academy
Ernest F. Newman
Cheshire
Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church
New Haven
Harry B. Belcher
W. H. Wakeham
A. H. Smith
Auto Accidents Report March Fatalities
Eighty six motor division reports for March list 86 accidents, 57 by day and 29 by night, with 34 pedestrians struck and 19 automobile wagon or stationary object collisions. Nine people died from March collisions including three children. five drivers faced Superior Court, four exonerated by the coroner's court.
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Department of Motor Vehicles
Scarlet Fever Epidemic Hits Fairfield County Home
In the Fairfield County Temporary Children's home an outbreak has infected about 20 inmates. Two deaths have occurred and several additional cases are serious. Health officer Dr. W J Tracey has the facility under quarantine. Well children play outside while the ill are isolated.
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Norwalk
Fairfield County
W. J. Tracey
Sub Treasury Report Shows Gains From Banks in New York
In New York on April 22 the sub Treasury reports a cash net gain of 910000 since Friday and a Saturday gain of 799000, reflecting bank movements.
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Sub-Treasury
New York
House vows to raise draft age to forty for WWI lifters
Washington April 22 members of the House military affairs committee planned a strong fight to raise the draft age to 40 as the registration for men who have turned 21 since June 5 nears passage. The bill has Senate approval and goes to the House in days. Representatives Kahn and Schall enberger push for quick enactment to use June 5 as the registration date.
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Washington
England
House Military Affairs Committee
United States
Senate
House
Congress
Kahn
Representative Schallenberger
Missing registrant Antoni di Gracia in Waterbury dragnet
A dragnet by Waterbury police and the department of justice targets Antoni di Gracia, a local registrant who failed to report at Camp Devens after shipping on March 30. He registered in Waterbury but has been living in Utica New York, and his arrest as a deserter is anticipated.
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Waterbury
Department of Justice
Antoni di Gracia
Camp Devens
di Gracia
Utica
N. Y
Knitters Return to Work In Winsted Strike
Thirty of fifty knitters at the Winsted hosiery company returned to work claiming a wage increase was granted. The company refused to confirm the claim.
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Winsted
Winsted Hosiery Company
Happenings in This Town Report Wide Range of Local News
Wall street bond sales aim to restore gold reserves. Fifty ferry tickets go on sale for regular patrons. A large animal in Wrights pond has been shot at without effect. L D Anderson buys Charles Hale farm in Portland. John Convey buys house in Tariffville. A square piano with rounded corners advertised for sale. George H Hurlburt and wife stay at Hygeta hotel, Old Point Comfort. Birth records remain incomplete at town clerk office. Storm damages mount to thousands at Savin Rock. Staddle Hill road near I B amen mills badly rutted. F Brewer Co installs cash register. Thomas P Bill visits Ly me hometown. Charles T Davis ill at home. Antoine Brazos starts to excavate for Y M C A cellar. Street Commissioner Mc Donald cleans mud from Court and Center. Maitland and Murphy return from University of Penn. Conrad G Bacon buys old North church, to name Columbia. Mrs Cornelia Wadsworth adds brick extension on East Washington street. Steamer Hartford tied up all night. tug Brazos sunk at Saybrook dock in storm. Fred Hotchkiss building's new brick block rising fast. John H Griffin of Blue Front Clothing gives gift with each child’s suit.
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Wall Street
Wright's Pond
L. D. Anderson
Charles Hale
Portland
John Convey
Shepard & Co
Tariffville
George H. Hurlburt
Hygeta
Old Point Comfort
George H. Burke
Savin Rock
Staddle Hill
I. B. Amen Mills
F. Brewer & Co
Thomas P. Bill
Lyme
Charles T. Davis
D. I. Chapman’s
Antoine Brazos
Daniel R. McDonald
Court
Center
D. L. Maitland
James Murphy
University of Penn
Conrad G. Bacon
Old North Church
Columbia
Cornelia Wadsworth
East Washington Street
Hartford
Brazos
Saybrook
Fred Hotchkiss
John H. Griffin
Blue Front
Rockville Baptist Church Calls Rev. J. Howard Adams
Rockville Rockville Baptist church votes to call Rev J Howard Adams of Los Angeles California as pastor. Adams previously led the church in 1912 before moving west for his wife’s health.
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Rockville
Variety Revue at Middlesex Theatre this week
An appeal piece promoting the Variety Revue at the Middlesex Theatre for Wednesday and Thursday. It contrasts charity drives with entertainment, urging readers to buy tickets while noting limited seating and linking the show to wartime fundraising efforts.
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Middlesex Theater
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Riis Dr. Edwards
Grant School
Universalist Church
Beaumont
Robert Fulton
Robert Scoville
Ansonia
Max Shaftel
East Haven P. C
East Haven
L. G. Currier
Amsterdam
Kuhlwetter
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Rome
Vatican
Motor Division
Foley
Bron
le Tippe
Laneuises
R. J. Atwell
Western Union
Western Union Telegraph CO
Kelly Busy C Corner Co
Pearl St
Main St
Leonard & Herrmann Co
Middletown
George F. Redford
Main Street
Allied Charities OF
CONN
Prussia
Liberty Loan
Middlesex
Warner Brothers’ Brassieres
Hamburg
Boa
Gq. “Brown Co
Wain and
Court Streets
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Co
David Adler and Sone
MAX Press
Tel
Kabatznick
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