Fife and Drum Band Advances War Support and Fund Drive
The Fife and Drum band promotes patriotic unity by sewing uniforms for members and organizing free services. Since August 1 under E. F. Campbell, the group meets Monday evenings with a roster of 18, contributing to a fund list that includes Engel, Kieft, Cronin, and many local merchants such as Toggery Shop, Convey Cigar Co., Leon Bacon Bros., and Hart Candy Co. The armistice signing marked a milestone in their efforts.
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A. Campbell
Pubork
Eesmeet
E. F
Engel
William J Kieft
R. Juw
J. J. Cronin
Toggery Shop
JH. Smith
Convey Cigar Co
Leon Bacon Bros
J. T
Trust Co
C. L. Hull
Dr. Lawton
M. H. Sennigar
J. F. Hn
Lyman Payne
O. B. Welk
Richard E. Cody
J. H Seiferman
Bros
J. ¥. Bransfield
Leo Itangelo
W. J. Coughlin
W. J. el
John P. Bacon
Santa Rosa Docks Hilleport Arrives in Boston With 2 094 Troops
April 26 2 094 aboard the transport Rosa docked in Boston after arrival from overseas. The ship carried troops including two field artillery battalions and staff officers with 30 officers and 577 men. A reception in the harbor matched the welcome given past arrivals, and many soldiers proceeded to Camp Devens after debarking.
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Rosa
Lachment 151St Field Artillery
Bri
Field Pry
Batring B
E. Gs
Lincoln
Neb
Harlanth
Milaco
Minn
T. Snedeker
Springfield
Camp Devens Imp
Repatriation of Prisoners Tied to German Blockade Crisis
A London based report cites Minister Bauer on April 24 arguing that repatriating prisoners would ease tensions if the blockade on raw materials ends. He warns continued idle workers and to keep costs low, Germany risks worsening its economic and humanitarian crisis amid potential renewed subsidies.
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London
Berlin
Bauer
Germany
Ion
Woman shoots husband in court room amid family troubles
In Chicago a woman fired six shots at her husband in a courtroom during a separate maintenance hearing. She reportedly told officers she was glad she did it and smiled while being taken away to the burns in hell. The husband survived. authorities weigh murder charges if he dies.
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Chicago
Elmer E. Son
Bia
Simpson
Epson
Hell
Belgian King Albert's Aerial Chauffeur Cronelez Named Pilot
Lieutenant Cronelez of the Belgian Army Aviation Corps serves as pilot for King Albert of Belgium on his continental flights. The king has flown to Paris for Peace Conference sessions and to England across the Channel, each trip piloted by Cronelez.
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Cronelez
King Albert
Belgium
Albert
Paris
England
Germans push propaganda to leverage Paris crisis
Amsterdam reports April 26 that Germany begins propaganda to shape discussion in Versailles. A Berlin Zeitung am Mittag interview quotes Prof. Schuecking of the German peace delegation saying entente nations seek an imperial peace and that Britain and America foresee a growing German power. He adds the treaty must be sanctioned at Weimar.
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Amsterdam
Paris
Zeitung Am Mittag
Berlin
Schuecking
Versailles
Germany
Weimar
Dinner to Chairman Hays in Bridgeport
Over 2 500 tickets issued for a reception and dinner honoring Will H Hays chairman of the Republican National Committee and John T King of Bridgeport Connecticut at the State Armory next Tuesday evening A chief speaker may be Theodore Roosevelt Jr son of the former president Also expected are U S Senators George B McLean and Frank Brandegee and Representatives Schuyler Merritt John Q Tilson James P Glynn and Richard P Freeman all likely to attend as speakers
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Bridgeport
Will H Hays
Republican National Committee
John T. King
Connecticut
State Armory
Will H. Hays
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
United States
George B. McLean
Frank Brandegee
Schuyler Merritt
John Q. Tilson
James P. Glynn
Richard P.freeman
Trees as radio receivers revealed by US Army chief
Major General George O. Squire told the Physical Society of America that trees can act as receiving stations for wireless messages. Using intensive amplifiers, messages from European stations could be picked up by a ground wire under a tree connected to a nail in the tree, enabling world news reception even in remote areas.
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Washington
George O. Squire
United States Army
Physical Society of America
United States Bureau of Standards
Squire
Africa
Parade Becomes Stage for Boston Tragedy and Turbulence
Boston April 26 A naval guard tried to quiet two interfering negroes during the 26th Division march. One stabbed to death seven others hurt as a guard knocked one down. Congressman William S Greene concussed on the State House steps as the crowd cheered the Yankee boys. A seaplane fell into the water and was not found. The parade proceeded amid confetti and awe though the only serious disturbance was the racial incident.
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Boston
Columbus Avenue
Willian S. Greene
Far River
State House
Trees Planted In Honor Of Theodore Roosevelt At Sharon
The American Forestry Association announced memorial tree plantings to honor Theodore Roosevelt. The Sharon Country Church Community Center will execute the first project next Friday with Rev. Edward Roberts guiding plans. The program spans two days and marks a nationwide effort linked to Roosevelt era ideals and country life restoration. Ex-mayor S. Tracy Noble of Rockville dies aged 70 after a career in city leadership and woolen manufacturing. He served as mayor 1914-16 and held multiple civic roles, leaving a wife and two daughters.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Sharon
Iowa
American Forestry Association
Edward Roberts
Charles Lathrop Pack
The
Forestry Association
Roberts
Commission On Country Life
Roosevelt
Sharon Country Church
Pack
Rockville
S. Tracy Noble
Pinckney
Mich
Adams Express Co
Hockanam Co
Common Council
Daugters
James T. Fitton
Wethersfield
Howard Wood
West Nutley
N. J
Cotton Mill Overseer Tells Goldine Health Boost
F. J. Lyman of Moodus Connecticut describes his sixteen year struggle with rheumatism stomach trouble and kidney issues. He credits Goldine with significant health improvement and urges others to consult him about the remedy. Available through local Middletown and regional dealers and distributors in Connecticut.
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Moodus
Conn
Middletown
Goldine
Lyman
Ember
Mwell
C. Everett Blodgett
Portland
Atlanta Man Found Guilty of Criminal Assault
Atlanta on April 26 a jury found Adamson a manual arts teacher guilty of criminal assault. He was sentenced to death. The incident involved attacks on several small girls. Mrs Adamson, present in court, went suddenly mad and attacked her husband and the attorney. The jury made no clemency recommendation and death was the sentence.
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Atlanta
W. ©. Adamson
Adamson
Harvey Hill
Actress Sues for Divorce in Manhattan Hotel Misconduct
New York April 26 Supreme Court Justice Clark reviews the plea of Mrs. Thomas J. Carrigan known on stage as Miss Mabel Taliaferro for absolute divorce. She accuses her husband also a stage performer of misconduct in a Manhattan hotel.
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New York
Supreme Court
Clark
Thomas J. Carrigan
Mabel Taliaferro
Manhattan
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