German offensives press on Picardy and Flanders fronts
German forces renew heavy artillery and infantry actions along the Somme, Avre, and Scarpe sectors while probing to break the British lines near Bethune and Amiens. Reports say a double offensive may be planned across Picardy and Flanders, with naval gunfire and renewed attempts to push toward Amiens and the Bruges canal area.
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Flanders
Albert
Somme
Picardy
War Office
Montdidier
Amiens
Ween
Avre Vers
Hangard-en-Santerre
Mailes
ers-Bretonneux
Miens
Ancre
Scarpe
Bethune
Baillieul
Thune
Armentieres
Ihwa
Iseland
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Bruges
Deaths and convictions in Hindu revolution trial in San Francisco
In San Francisco April 24 Ram Caeten editor of the Hindu publication Revolution is shot dead in court. Ram Singh is killed by U S Marshal James B Holohan. Thirty two defendants were tried. many pleaded guilty or escaped. Notable convicts include Franz Bopp Baron von Schack Henry Kaufmann and others connected to German and Hindu revolutionary circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Ram Caeten
Hindu
Revolution
Staten Dintrct
Cour
Ram Singh
Asda
United States
James B. Holohan
Chandra
Singh
Holohan
Franz Bopp
Baron E. H. von Schack
Henry Kaufffman
W. A. Sauerbeck
Geler
Robert Chapelle
North German Lloyd Steamship Company
Harry J. Hart
Joseph Blehh
J. ©. Lyde Hisar
United States Navy
Maritz von Goltzheim
Louis T. Hingsler
University of California
Bernard Manning
San Diego
Charles Lattendorf
Edward Deinat
BANK LAWS AMENDED BY FOUR QUICK CLAUSES
Kington April 24 four amendments to national bank laws were passed today in rapid succession. The first caps bank investments in office buildings and restricts paid-in capital stock. The second requires a liquidating bank to deposit funds within ninety days to redeem notes. If deposits fail, the comptroller will sell bonds to cover notes. The third allows engraving of bank officer signatures on notes. The fourth removes directors for illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kington
Associa
Ich
United
First Shot For America Lieut Ayer Killed In Action
Ichburg Massachusetts April 24 Lieut ce S Ayer 24 years old of erg C 103rd field artillery was killed in action on April 20 according to a telegram received by Lis Jo Will HB Ayer 4 Fairbanks In one of his last letters the young officer said he was glad he had been transferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Ichburg
Mass
Ce S. Ayer
Erg C
103Rd Field Artillery
Lis Jo. Will. HB. Ayer
Fairbanks
Unpatriotic charge dropped for city resident Baumgardner
The case against Frank Baumgardner of this city on an unpatriotic charge was dismissed due to lack of evidence. The April 24 incident prompted the charge, but no further action has been indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ar Bury
Frank Baumgardner
Hotel men meet to push wheatless meals in state
Hartford April 24 hotel and restaurant keepers from across the state gathered in the capitol to hear state food administrator Robert Scoville outline plans for stricter observance of wheatless and meatless meals. A committee including H A Simmons Meriden C B Longley New Haven and others was formed to coordinate with state bakers and hotel men to improve compliance. A wheatless and teatless meal was served after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Capitol
Robert Scoville
H. A. Simmons
Merden
Longley
New Haven
B. Simmons
Meriden
Bridgeport
Almon C. Judd
Watebury
F. A. Cantwell
John F. Porter
Navy yard expansion to create major Charlestown ship repair plant
Boston April 24 reports that after Secretary Daniels visit the Charlestown navy yard will be enlarged into the Atlantic coast s largest ship repair plant with docking capacity for fifteen of the navy s dreadnoughts. The proposed $7 million improvement is to be included in the general appropriation bill pending in the Senate. The Boston Chamber of Commerce maritime affairs committee says objections to harbor have been overcome and the plan proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown Yard
Atlantic Coast
Boston
Daniels
Charlestown Navy Yard
Atlantic
Senate
Navy Department
Committee On Maritime Affairs
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Violent German Bombardment on Picardy Front Reported
Paris reports a violent German bombardment of Franco British positions on the Picardy front. Heaviest shelling occurred between the Somme and Avre rivers east of Amiens and around Villers Bretonneux. French patrols captured prisoners near the Ailette and Ayocourt Wood as artillery duels continued elsewhere.
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Paris
Picardy
Somme
Avre
Amiens
Tenneux
Salient
Santerre
Villers-Brethe
Communi
Hangarden-Santerre
Villers-Bretonneux
Ailette River
Aisne
Ayocourt Wood
Verdun
Landmark Sycamore Tree Falls Into Mississippi River
Old Landmark Falls Memphis Tennessee April 24 the tall Mississippi River landmark on the Arkansas shore near Memphis, a sycamore tree that served as a river pilots mark for over fifty years, has been undermined by erosion and toppled into the river. Mark Twain was near his boat when the tree gave way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Landmark Falls
Memphis
Tenn
Missississippi River
Arkansas
Mark Twain
Anya
Disloyal Husband Charged In York Liberty Parade
An American-born wife delivered a claim amid a York parade by the Forty Seventh Regiment National Guard in Liberty Loan events. The fragmentary report notes a magazine gun and a cowl used in a confrontation, with unclear details about charges or resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Frederick Sie German
Forty Seventh Regenery York National Guard
Liberty Loan honor flags top districts in drive surge
Reports show twelve districts exceeded quotas with Colo and Arizona over the top. Kansas City and Cleveland districts reported high flag awards, with New York and Atlanta also noting significant totals. West Virginia and New England outlining observances as Liberty Day plans expand nationwide. Jefferson County Kentucky Louisville area totals reach over ten million against a seven million four hundred thousand quota, with about forty thousand individuals participating.
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Colo
Arizona
Toledo
Ohio
Sioux City
Detroit
Mich
Des Moines
Oklahoma City
Fort Worth
Tex
Galveston
San Antonio
Omaha
Nebestan
Los Angeles
Cal
Cleveland
Atlanta
New Orleans
West Virginia
New England
Jefferson County
Kentucky
Louisville
Baker silent before Senate on war plans
Secretary of War Baker testified in a brief secret session with the Senate Military Affairs Committee and declined to reveal any new administration program to expand the army. He described conditions observed abroad and said the American army in France had everything it needed, praising Allied morale and noting no new legislation was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baker
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Two Germans Violated Their Permits
In Conn april 24 Paul ch and Arthur Mathias two German employed in a local bakery were arrested by Chief William E Nevin and held for federal authorities on charges of violating permit terms. They fled upon spotting the officer and two other enemy aliens accused of failure to report will be detained tonight. Reports say bread contained glass in several complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maena
Funeral of Mrs Sarah J Birdsey at South Mayd Mortuary
The funeral for Mrs. Sarah J Birdsey of Meriden was held at 2 o clock this afternoon from South Mayd Mortuary. Rev A Tremayns of Meriden conducted the services. Pallbearers were F C Ashton F C Hubbard David Crowell and Charles C Davis. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah J Birdsey
Sarah J. Birdsey
Meriden
Southmayd
A. Tremayns
F. C. Hubbard
David Crowell
Charles C. Davis
Pine Grove Cemetery
Funeral for W. W. Mathison Sr in Cromwell Thursday
The funeral for William W. Mathison Sr. will be held from his late home in Cromwell on Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. H. W. Hildreth, pastor of the Congregational church, will conduct the services. Interment will follow in Indian Hill cemetery in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Mathison
William W. Mathison
Cromwell
H. W. Hildreth
Congregational Church
Indian Hill Cemetery
Young Bride Disappears in Chicago Mystery
Chicago April 24 A nineteen year old bride Mrs Mary Shields wife of ten months vanishes amid distressing visions linked to her mother’s death. Police inquiry focuses on possible involvement of eerie premonitions and unexplained disappearances surfacing in multiple community rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mary Shields
Aapaiane
Autoist Fined for Reckless Driving in City Court
Samuel Williams of Wethersfield faced reckless driving charges after signals at Main and College streets led to an accident scene. Damiata's wagon was damaged and a wheel spokes broken as goods spilled. Williams, 71, claimed he exercised no improper judgment and returned to the scene later. The court suspended the failing-to-stop charge, fined $25 for reckless driving, and ordered costs. Milk dealer James B Daniels pleaded guilty to selling milk without a license, fined $5 per count with costs. Emanuel Bordonara, owing personal tax, was sentenced to pay the tax and court costs after admitting earnings over $3 a day.
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Samuel
Williams
Wethersfield
Main
College Streets
Ettore Damiata
Main Street
College
Damiata
James B. Daniels
McHugh
Emanuel Bordonara
Sandre
William U. Kieft
Bordonara
Creel Denies Approving Masses Content at Trial
New York April 24 George Creel head of the committee on public information denied at the trial of The Masses editors that he had approved any material appearing in the radical magazine. He contradicted defense evidence that Merrill Rogers showed him the articles and obtained his approval. Creel said he warned Rogers the advertisement against killing was treasonable and that the paper would cease opposing the war. He noted he had once contributed an article to The Masses before the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Creel
Committee On Public Information
Mass Day
Merrill Rogers
Radical
Creed
J. Sergeant Cram
Construction of giant wartime storage warehouses planned
Washington April 24 officials from the war and navy departments and the shipping board decided on building immense warehouses adjoining Bush Terminals in Brooklyn and at Weehawken New Jersey. The complexes will be the largest ever and will store war materiel for rapid overseas shipment as soon as it is manufactured.
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Washington
Bush Terminal
Brooklyn
Weehawken
N. J
War
Navy Department
Shipping Board
Noted Inventor Frank E Van dercook Dies in Waterbury
Waterbury April 24 Frank E Van dercook a noted inventor died at Waterbury hospital after long residence in Ansonia He was a prominent local figure and left a lasting mark on regional industry through his inventive work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Frank E. Vandercook
Waterbury Hospital
Ansonia
Admiral Keyes May Be Dead After Raids
London reports on April 24 that Vice Admiral Roger Keyes, who commanded British forces raiding the German bases at Zeebrugge and Nord, may have died in the operation. The Chronicle notes Keyes acted in Nelson’s spirit, while it remains unclear if the fallen officer is Keyes.
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London
Roger Keyes
Zeebrugge
Chronicle In
Keyes
Lord Nelson
Johnson Defends Free Press Rights in War Powers Debate
Senator Johnson denounces the conference report on the sixs espionage bill citing removal of the France amendment and the attack on free speech and free press. He questions the need for drastic measures while praising the president’s letter condemning martial law proposals. Senator Overman cites Justice Department objections via John Lord O’Brien on anti war propaganda origins and warns against religious pacifism as dangerous propaganda.
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France
Guiana
Congress of the
United States
Senator Johnson
Johnson
Overman
John Lord Obrian
Department of Justice
Inquest Told of Putnam Freight Wreck Factors
Testimony at the Putnam inquest into the recent freight wreck cited no night telegraph offices and no block system between Putnam and Willimantic. An extra freight ahead reportedly halted to fix an automatic stoker, delaying the following train under closed orders despite a train in the block. Engineer Herbert Cook testified his A B 4 was speeding to climb a grade before the collision, noting roadbed characteristics limited visibility ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Willimantic
Herbert Cook
Chester man injured in East Haddam Bridge crash
Leopold Sepowski of Chester was hospitalised at Middlesex with severe injuries after a motorcycle collision with the bridge gate as a tow boat passed. He was unconscious with scalp lacerations, facial injuries, and a skull base fracture. Frank Vivis, also of Chester, suffered minor scratches and bruises and returned home.
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Leopold Sepowski
Chester
East Haddam Bridge
Middlesex Hospital
Sepowski
Frank Vivis
Delta Kappa Debating Society Closes Year With Social
High school notes report D C Allen state superintendent visiting today. War test scheduled for tomorrow second period. Delta Kappa Debating Society held a social with McDonald as president and Andrews as vice president. The Star Spangled Banner, readings, and speeches marked the club’s year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Allen
Delta Kappa Debating Society
McDonald
Andrews
Ernest King
Medonali
Nelson
Soldier Distinguishes Himself on French Front
From the American Army in France April 24 Fred Stillwell of Chicago, a private, distinguished himself northwest of Toul when Salvation Army workers were ordered from a shelled zone. He braved danger to save the women's baggage as they were evacuating, demonstrating bravery under fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Fred Stillwell
Chicago
Toul
Salvation Army
Stillwell
Eight Hour Day For Mail Clerks in New England
Springfield April 24 a national drive to fix an eight hour standard day for railway mail clerks began at the New England Division convention. A resolution was adopted to be sent to other divisions and urged at the next national meeting in June. Clerks now lack standard hours and do not receive overtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
New England
National Association of Railway Mail Clerks
Guatemala's Belligerency Pledge for Lasting Peace
Guatemala announced a firm stance aligned with the United States, pledging to maintain belligerency until a staple peace based on respect for rights and justice can be established as a guarantee among nations. The statement was delivered in Washington on April 24 and reflects ongoing UN discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala
Washington
United States
New England drives promising Liberty loan progress
Boston reports 12.425 million in subscriptions in 24 hours as Massachusetts reaches 60 percent of its total quota. Springfield led with 7.121 million in bonds, exceeding its daily target by 420 thousand. States tally weekly progress across New England with varied quotas and percentages.
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Boston
New England
Liberty Loan
Cam
Springfield
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Maine
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Vermont
Stock Quotations From Richter & Company Board
Irregular opening with small number of issues trading. Inspira tion Copper rose to a new high, Anaconda and Baldwin Locomotive gained early, General Motors moved mixed then up, Studebaker and Central Leather declined. Market turned unsettled with declines in motor stocks, Distillers Securities weak, Gulf State Steel up, Reading up then eased, steel fluctuated. Later afternoon strength lifted many issues, international Paper jumped, Distiller Securities rallied. Close weak overall. bonds steady, total stock sales 96,600 shares.
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New York
Baldwin Locomotive
General Motors
Studebaker
Marine
Atlantic Gulf & West Indies
Distillers Securities
Gulf State Steel
Reading
Steel
Baldwin
Distiller Securities
Multiple Civil Suits and Appeals in Middletown and Surrounding Courts
A dense docket of civil actions, probate appeals, and relief peals spanning Middletown and nearby towns includes Hendley W Hubbard and Curran Lucius K Stevens challenging various defendants. Numerous cases cover Gas Spring Water, The Empire Distillers Co, Middlesex Mutual, and The Wooster Co. with many parties named, June 1918 deadlines, appeals from probate, and relief board actions noted.
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Hendley W. Hubbard
Curran
Lucius K. Stevens
Michael Cavanduah
the Wooster Co
G. Myron
Charles B. Carlson
The
G Gladk Drug Co
Charles E . B. Dodge
Frank P. Sheet
Adele Clark Frye
Matt, Burns
Annie M. Burns
Dooley
Clarence S. Wadsworth
Board of Relief of Town
Middletown
the Empire Distilles Co
B. K. Bloch
Charles H. John A. Fettig
Phillip Bloom
Jo C. Wells
Leo Strong
Gustav Loewenthal Co
Shaifler
Philip Weinman
Rudolph Feutl
Wm. F. G. Ku
Valerio Torrenti
Charles R. Wai
Celine Bleichner
Ch Scallia
Lucretia
Aga
Sarah Sorin
Benjamin Goldbeat
Carl M. Durr
Indy
An Etta
Jones
Admx
Brac. Sha & Lunt Company
Etta V
E. Warren Chapman
Bard Mainello
Paul Malz Rose Bushansky
Abraham H.mer
Stanislava Kropchinsky
Er Sierpiewski
Tofila Klimac
O .Beyrodt
Delia
A. Piersig
Company
Watrous & May
Anthony Romaska
Middlesex Mutual Assurance Company
Lucius
Stevens
Louis Schmelke
Catral National Bank
John A. ¥Er
R. G. Davis &Sons
Schmelke
Elizabeth Omicloll
Scandia Life Insurance Co
Gett & Clapp Co
Charles H. Mather
Llewellyn i
Charles Zajicek
M. Luther Anderson
Chao Pratt
Mary T. Smith
Marynell
Annie P. Stevens
Adi
Charles A. Kotsch
Geddes
Francis
the Meriden
C & Guilford Electric Railroad Co.s
T. Wilcox
Eva B. Fram
Frank Pardee
Frank Dusek
B. Kilmer
John
Doroglary
M. LeClaire
Hilaire
Les Julius J. Strickland
James Simonds
Morris Stone Ve. Ortner
Clarence
Wadsworth
Board of Relief
Fredrik H. Stevens
Roman Mose
Killingworth
Mose Joy
Automatic Chemical
Robert B. Lively
Oneph Niel Oliszewski
Joseph ] Gwiecki
E. A. Hanléy
Chi Psi Lodge
Michael R. Iver Christensen
the Manufacturing Co
John C. Lyneny Delia A. Piersig
Carl EB
Beyrodt
Rogers Manufacturing Co
Ina Roy M. Tucker
Rogers & 1
Bard Co
Leroy M. Tucker
Fram Arrigoni & Bros
Frank A. Bar & Co
Susie May Ingraham
Leg Albert Ingraham
Elizabeth D. ‘Tat
Iver Christensen
Guis di Stefano
Antonio Pistorio
W. Levis
Laura A. Levis
Ansthert
Metal Prices Report From New York Markets
Lead prices stayed quiet with quotes from April 7 at 718 and spot 710 to 726. Spot and April offerings at 634. May offerings at 34 cents and June July offerings at 6.85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clearing House Statement Highlighted Debits and Balances
Clearing House Statement from New York dated April 24 shows Sub-treasury debit of 2 278 140 dollars, exchanges totaling 502 916 985 dollars, and overall balances of 40 551 668 dollars. This financial record lists precise debit and exchange figures for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearing House
New York
Sub-treasury
Two Aviators Killed in Wichita Falls Crash
In Wichita Falls Texas an instructor and another aviator died when their aircraft burned after a crash. The April accident killed both men at the landing site, with authorities investigating the cause and noting their ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Tex
Two Aviators Die in Wichita Falls Crash
In Wichita Falls Texas on April 2 two aviators were killed when their aircraft burst into flames fifty feet above the ground. Lieut Stephen B Wing of Maplewood New Jersey and cadet Edwin D Cryer of Genstown County Pennsylvania perished in the fiery crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Tex
Stephen B
Maplewood
Edwin D. Cryer
Cadet Flyer
Gens County
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