Army Expansion Debated as Senate Considers 5 Million Force
April 30 discussion centers on Hoke Smith resolution and Reed and Poindexter bills. Reed would add 3,000,000 to the draft. Poindexter seeks 1,500,000 in the eligible list. Smith urges action to create and equip an army of 5,000,000, with military affairs panel to draft related munition measures.
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Oke Smith
Georgia
Or Reed
Missouri
Poindexter
Washington
Baker
Nator Reed
Congress
Sch
Reed
Hoke Smith
Senate
Paper Mill Strike Averts as Wages Stand Until New Scale
Washington reports a halt to the strike after workers and mill officials agreed to maintain the current wage scale until the National War Labor Board fixes a new one. About 40,000 mill workers were to be affected by the planned walkout, but the agreement keeps operations steady while awaiting board action. T. Carey, president of the International Brotherhood of Paper Makers, and other leaders said workers will remain at work pending the board’s decision.
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Washington
National War Labor Board
T. Carey
Intermal Brotherhood of Paper Millers
State Association Formed by School Engineers and Janitors
New Haven Conn April 30 engineers and janitors of city and state schools met to form a state organization. Committees were set to interview men not at the meeting and report back here. After adjournment attendees dined at the hotel and agreed to hold the next meeting at the central point for the state.
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New Haven
Conn
German officials sentenced for India revolution plot
Francisco April 30 Former German consul general in San Francisco Franz mo and Baron von Shack were sentenced to two years at McNill penitentiary and fined $10,000 each for conspiring to foment a revolution against British rule in India. Their terms run consecutively, totaling four years for the two-year and related sentence.
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Canada
Veteran Army veteran dies in crisis at home
In Washington on April 30 William C ramer, 57, an Army veteran, reportedly took his own life by drinking carbolic acid in his bathroom after expressing distress over not wanting to “eat up a fighting soldier’s rations.” A note found near him explained his motive and sense of futility.
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Washington
William Cramer
Kaiser to compel Switzerland in case of German offensive
A Rome-dispatched German news report says if Germany resumes the offensive on the front and forces become engaged, Italy will demand use of territory to move troops. The dispatch notes Germany would press Switzerland to abandon neutrality during renewed hostilities.
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Kaiser
Switzerland
Germany
Rome
Ger
German Losses Reported in Western Front Action
An April 30 Times report indicates German losses in the western fighting, noting that Australians killed 3,000 in an action at Derna on March 21. The note places the action at Derna on the northern end of the front.
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Times
Dernart
U. S. Steel declares dividend and extra payout
York reports United States Corporation declares a 11 4 percent dividend on stock and an extra dividend. The quarter earnings are listed as 56 961 dollars.
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U. S. Steel
York
United States Corporation Today
Heavy Gun Fire On Picardy Front War dispatch from Paris
Paris April 30 violent cannonade continues along the Picardy front on the southern flank of the German salient near Amiens. French patrols more active along the front. The official statement reports heavy artillery north and south of the Avre river and in the Noyon sector with 15 German prisoners captured. On the Meuse Verdun front and upper Alsace German detachments were repulsed with 15 prisoners taken. No other front developments reported.
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Paris
Amiens
Somme
Avre
Noyon
Oise
Meuse
Verdun
Alsace
Standard Oil in Net Charged With FTC Violations
The Standard Oil Company of Indiana has been charged by the Federal Trade Commission with violations of the FTC Act and the Clayton Act. The complaint alleges stifling of competition by refusing carload deliveries and favoritism toward dealers handling other company products, plus price discrimination among petroleum buyers over several years.
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Federal Trade Commission
Washington
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Ship Hoodooed as 57 Y M C A Workers Sailors Sunk
London April 30 The German submarine sank the steamship Oronsa with 57 American YMCA workers aboard. Arthur E Hungerford in charge said 15 preachers were among the group and the ship went down minutes after torpedoing and boiler explosions. Lifeboats were saved and survivors rescued by a destroyer. Hungerford is from New York.
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London
Oronsa
Evening Standard
Arthur E. Hungerford
Two Russelites Arrested in Espionage Case
Boston report states Mrs. Elsie Jeffers aged 34 and Mrs. Mary Hall aged 30, residents of Leominster, were arrested on charges of violating the espionage act for circulating Kingdom News published by the International Bible School association. Bond set at $2,500 each for hearing before U S Commissioner Hayes. They pleaded not guilty. The case parallels the well known Pastor Russell matter.
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Boston
Elsie Jeffers
Mary Hall
Leominster
the Kingdom News
International Bible School Association
United States
Hayes
Russell
Third Liberty Loan subscriptions rise to over 2.403 billion
Treasury officials reported a rapid rise in subscriptions to the third Liberty Loan. In the last twelve hours the total increased by more than 120 million dollars, reaching 2,403,442,400. New England cities over the top include Portland 113 percent, Manchester 105 percent, Lowell 111 percent, Lynn 102 percent, and New Bedford and Springfield 102 percent.
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Liberty Loan
Washington
Treasury
New England
Portland
Manchester
Lowell
Lynn
New Bedford
Springfield
New Shipbuilding Plant at Hunter Point Opens Soon
San Francisco April 30 Work is rushing on a new shipbuilding plant at Hunter Point erected by Union Ironworks a Bethlehem Steel subsidiary. The $2,000,000 facility will produce ships for the government war program in five months and start with 3,000 workers.
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San Francisco
Union Ironworks
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Hunter Point
Austrian Attacked by Workers at DuPont Plant
Austrian worker Andrew Slopuck was rescued by police from enraged DuPont plant workers in Wilmington Delaware on April 30. Federal authorities hold him after he cursed the United States government and said he planned to return to Austria after the war.
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Wilmington
Del
United States
Andrew Slopuck
DuPont
Slopuck
Milford Washington Bridge Closure Delays Expected
State Highway Commissioner Bennett said the Washington Bridge between Milford and Stratford will close to general traffic tomorrow from 7 30 a m until 150 military trucks pass over. The closure will take about two to three hours.
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Milford
Hartford
Bennett
Washington Bridge
Stratford
Uruguayan Minister Dead in Washington
Uruguayan minister Dr. Carlos Maria de Pena died today in Washington after a short illness. He is survived by his wife and three daughters.
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Washington
Carlos Maria de Pena
Paris Again Shelled by German Long Range Guns
London April 30 reports from an Exchange dispatch that the Germans again shelled Paris with long range guns this morning. The bombardment follows prior attacks as Paris faced renewed artillery action across the front, impacting the city and surrounding areas.
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Paris
London
Subscribed for Liberty Bonds This Afternoon
This afternoon a subscriber purchased liberty bonds totaling ten dollars and nine hundred thousand dollars in face value, securing a large bond issue amid ongoing war finance efforts.
U Boat Repulsed by American Gun on Chincha
Washington reports detail how the steamship Chincha repulsed a second attack by a German submarine on March 21 after shots killed seaman A S Edwards of Augusta Georgia and two crewmen. Submarine appeared near 4,000 yards away later, and Chincha’s gunfire ended the threat.
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J. Yeyman
Castalia
Ohio
O. A. Foster
Lynchburg
Arnold
Edward
Nordquist
Superior
Wis
Chincha
Waoeere
Navy Department
Gamblers in New Haven Raid Nets Proprietor and Guests
Police raided an upper room at Gregson avenue and Crown street in New Haven early today. Proprietor Charles Healey of Hartford pleaded guilty to conducting the place and paid 150 dollars plus costs. About 30 inmates and numerous visiting sports from New England settled fines. attendees included Morris Pesky Harry Fine Joseph Connors and others from Hartford Springfield Norwalk and beyond.
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New Haven
Gregson Avenue
Crown Street
Charles Healey
Hartford
New England
Tendler-Jackson
Healey
Morris Pesky
Harry and
Morris Fine
Joseph Connors
Morris Goldberg
Michael Novello
George Flynn
Joseph Brown
Harry Rock
William Averill
Harry Edwards
Harry Hart
Springfield
Mass
Joseph Donald
Frank Amber
Norwalk
Boston
Providence
Food Riots in Cracow Prompted by Hoarding Rumors
Reports from Berlin quote the Vorwaerts describing serious riots in Cracow Austria Hungary caused by rumors Jews had hoarded food. Several killed and many shops looted as priests and officers tried to quell the disorder and authorities imposed a night curfew.
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Copenhagen
Cracow
Austria-Hungary
Berlin
Vorwaerts
Carranzistas Interfere in Tampico Oil Fields
Report from Laredo dated April 30 says many American oil wells in the southern Tampico field have suspended operations after interference by Carranza soldiers. American employees faced indignities and robberies, prompting shutdown. Travelers reaching the border say railroad ties between Tampico and Monterey were suspended, causing delays.
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Laredo
Tex
Tampico
Carranza
Monterey
Lieutenant Shoots Wife and Self in New York Tragedy
The death of Lieut. John H. McCanna by his own hand after he shot his wife remains under police investigation. A farewell note accuses "Lennie" of breaking up the home. McCanna’s mother and sister travel from West Point, Virginia, tonight seeking clues about the third man in the triangle.
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New York
Lennie
John H. McCanna
McCanna
Grain Market Report From Chicago on April 30
Grain market closes show corn down 1-5 to 13-8 cents, oats down 1-8 to 3-4, provisions higher. May corn 127 1-4, July 148 1-8. Oats April 80 5-8 to 80 3-4, May 79 5-8, July 71 5-8 to 71 3-4. Park May 45.50, July 45 42. Lard May 24.57, June 24.87 to 24.90, September 25.20. Ribs May 22.62, July 23.22.
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Chicago
Church Turns Episcopalian in Sound Beach
Stamford April 30 The First Presbyterian church of Sound Beach Ct voted last night to become Episcopal. It will join the parish of St. John's church of Stamford. Established 21 years ago as Congregational and ten years ago Presbyterian the change reflects growth of Episcopalian population in the village.
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Stamford
First Presbyterian Church
Sound Beach
St. John’s Church of
Patriotism Drives Farm Hand To Buy Liberty Bonds
Waverly Pennsylvania April 30 William Stevenson a farm hand buys Liberty Loan bonds until it hurts. His salary is 50 dollars monthly 25 dollars toward bonds and 22 60 for board leaves 2 50 spending money.
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Waverly
William Stevenson
Liberty Loan
To Form New Austrian Cabinet
Zurich reports on April 130 count that the Austrian minister of agriculture has been commissioned to form a new cabinet, according to frontier information.
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Zurich
New England Heroes Shine On Picardy and Amiens Fronts
Dispatches hail Massachusetts soldiers decorated for valor after repelling German shock troops near the Oul, and Smith College nurses or students are praised for tending thousands of sick and wounded as the Amiens line bends under pressure.
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Picardy
Tour
New
Smith College
Amiens
New England Liberty Loan Sees Optimism in Quota
Boston reports show New England approaching its minimum liberty loan quota with optimism for a successful campaign. Total subscriptions reach 209.136 million with 12.559 million added in the last day, Massachusetts contributing 9.491 million and other New England states adding smaller amounts.
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Boston
Liberty Loan
New England
Massachusets
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Ice Shortage Hinted as Natural Ice Gets Priority
Washington reports a possible ice shortage this summer due to a railway order that favors natural ice over artificial. Production of artificial ice is down because of government demands for ammonia and other essentials, while artificial ice is easier to handle, prompting expected shortfalls as manufacturers cut output.
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Washington
Railway Administration
Plot to Divert Lumber Halted by Justice Dept
Washington reports a nationwide plan to divert millions of feet of lumber for military use was blocked thanks to the Justice Department and the War Industries Board. Lumber had reached industrial centers before discovery. it has been commandeered and dealers are being questioned as saw mills face scrutiny over shipments to military officers.
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Department of Justice
Washington
War Industries Board
Two Held For Murder In Vermont Home Slaying
Montpelier Vermont April 30 two men are under arrest in connection with the murder of an eighty year old man identified as John Q whose body was found today covered with blood on the floor of his Middlesex home six miles from the city. The aged man had been struck over the head with a heavy instrument. Robbery appears motive as the trunk containing the missing money was opened.
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Montpelier
John Q
Middlesex
Chauffeur Held Up Near Greenwich Last Night
Edward Harrington a Hartford chauffeur was robbed by five men with revolvers near Round Hill Greenwich. They took all his money three dollars and seized the automobile after ordering him to stop their car. No injuries reported and investigation likely.
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Stamford
Edward Harrington
Hartford
Round Hill
Greenwich
Harrington
Stetson K. Ryan Named Education Board Trustee
Hartford April 30 John D. Rusher secretary of the state board of education for the blind resigned at a board meeting. His resignation was accepted and Stetson K. Ryan of Middletown, a longtime newspaperman, was appointed in his place.
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Stetson K. Ryan
Hartford
John D. Rusher
State Board of Education For
Middletown
Telegraphers Hearing Postponed by War Labor Board
Washington April 30 Hearing on grievances of commercial tele graphers against Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies before the national war labor board was deferred due to the late arrival of J. Konenkamp president of the telegraphers union.
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Washington
Western Union and
Postal Telegraph Companies
National War Labor Board
J. Konenkamp
Telegraphers’ Union
Peace Effort Reported Sealed In Basel Dispatch
Stockholm reports an internal Catholic press dispatch from Basel, Switzerland, indicating an effort toward peace involving Emperor Charles III. The message notes negotiations and potential accords, reflecting ongoing diplomatic moves amid tensions.
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Stockholm
Charles
Mal
Basle
Switzerland
Connecticut Hospital for the Insane marks 50 years in Middletown
The Connecticut Hospital For The Insane in Middletown observes its 50th anniversary amid modest notice due to wartime. The article recalls the 1866 act establishing the hospital, its early trustees and superintendents, the initial 85 patients, and growth to nearly 3,000 patients within a self contained campus with its own reservoir and power.
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Connecticut Hospital For the
Middletown
Norwich Hospital
H. Sidney Hayden
Hartford County
Leverett E. Pease
Tolland County
Benjamin W. Tompkins
New London County
Samuel C. Willard
Windham County
William E. Casey
Middlesex County
Richard S. Fellowes
New Haven
Curtis T. Woodruff
Noble
Floyd C. Haviland
Connecticut Hospital For the Insane
Many Fronts to Watch in Spring Wheat and Livestock
The Springfield Republican reports a favorable government weekly weather outlook for the western wheat belt during a crucial winter wheat period. April 1 crop prospects show 560 million bushels for next season, up from 418 and 480 million in prior years, aided by higher acreages and a 78.6 ten year condition versus 83.6 average. Livestock remains above ten year norms, with cattle, sheep, and hogs in strong condition and breeding sows up 95 percent from a year ago and 5.7 percent from two years ago, signaling strong agricultural returns.
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Springfield Republican
Wheat Belt
Government Crop Reporting Board
United States
America
What To Wear in Spring in Good Housekeeping
May fashion trends call for spring silk frocks or hats and summer silhouettes. From Paris comes a straight or near straight line with a loosely tied chemise top. Frock styles favor tailored lines over elaborate designs, with draped options kept slim and straight. The key advice favors a touch of drapery while preserving a straight silhouette.
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Good Housekeeping
Paris
Caldwell offers team to plow thrift gardens in St Louis
St Louis in April reports J E Caldwell owner of a city sales stable has offered to furnish a team to plow any thrift garden in the city. He has received many calls since the offer was publicized and his teams are busy.
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St. Louis
Thrift Gardens
J. E. Caldwell
Caldwell
Sword, 90, is Arkansas state whittling champion
Big Flat Arkansas April 30 W J Sword is ninety years old yet champion whittler of Arkansas. He challenges all comers with a trusty pocket knife. He began whittling on dry goods boxes fifty years ago and now carves bird houses hoes and windmills.
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Big Flat
Ark
W. J. Sword
Sword
Whittler
Arkansas
Austrian Airman Killed on Italian Front
Amsterdam dispatch says Lieut von Heller Schonach, famed Austrian airman, was killed in action behind Austrian lines on the Italian front. He was shot down and slain.
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Amsterdam
Lieut von Heller Schonach
Reply To Dutch Note Opens Dutch Ships Question
London dispatch reports Britain handed a lengthy reply to the Dutch note at The Hague on Monday regarding the commandeering of Dutch ships by Allied forces. The exchange aims to clarify positions and seek a diplomatic path forward.
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London
the Hague
Metal Prices Report From New York Markets
The Metal Prices section notes lead futures easing to 7 to 7 1/2 cents for spot a May delivery while May at 678 to 7 and June at 665 to 680. Spelter holds firm with spot and May at 665 to 675 and June 665 to 680, with July 667 1 2 to 682 1 2.
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New York
Deep River Woman Struck by Auto on Jenning's Hill
Mrs. Joseph Malchiodi of Deep River was seriously injured when a 3 to 12 ton truck struck her while crossing Jenning's hill near her home. The driver, Camille Malacarne, said he tried to avoid her. the mud guard hit the woman and she was taken to Middlesex Hospital unconscious with scalp injury and possible concussion.
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Deep River
Joseph Malchiodi
Jenning
Malchiodi
F. W. Devitt
Middlesex Hospital
Hunt's Ambulance
Essex
Jenning’s Hill
Stock Quotations From Richter & Company on New York Opening
The opening of the New York Stock Exchange session shows a general lift in security values as German defeats eased market risk. Steel, marine and specialty issues advance early, with Liberty bonds active, then a heavy liquidation pullback before mid day recovery. Total stocks traded 531,000 shares. bonds $9.462 million.
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Stock Market
New York
Bethlehem Steel B
Baldwin
Republican Iron and Steel
Studebaker
Liberty Bonds
Steel Common
Bethlehem Steel
Reading
Marine Preferred
American Car Foundry
Coal price list announced by Connecticut fuel officials
The Evening Press reports new coal price tariffs effective May 1 set by Connecticut fuel administrators for Middletown, Portland, and surrounding areas. Prices vary by coal type and delivery method with specific rates for one half, one quarter, and one ton orders, including sidewalk and carted delivery options.
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Portland
Gildersleeve
State Fuel Act
Evening Press
C W. Russell
United States
Connecticut
Middletown
Sleeve
Frank H. Frisi EK
H. Russell, Co
Hastings
Little Eva dies during farewell scene in Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Pittsburgh on Rhodes, twelve year old performer died within three hours after her emotional exit as Little Eva in Uncle Tom's Cabin. Umpire described as his own hero in closing note.
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Little Eva
Pittsburgh
Heaven
Rhodes
Iough
Macabees Meet In Masonic Hall For Liberty Bond Drive
A joint Macabees Benefit Society gathering in Middletown and Meriden convened in the lower hall of the Masonic building. Miss Clara W Larkin state co, led the session urging members to buy Liberty Bonds and assist the war effort. Mrs Abele commander Dolman recorder and Silver Review ladies spoke. Nellie McInis spoke while aides served ice cream.
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Benefit Society of the
Macere
Middletown and
Meriden
Silver City Review
Clara W. Larkin
State Co .Er
Abele
Dolman
The
Silver Review
Fa \City’ Review
Nellie McIni
Expect Boats To Start Soon After Conference
There is no new information yet on the boat situation from yesterday. The conference met three times today, and it is clearly expected that the two boats will resume their regular river trips within a few days.
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Clenrly
Girls' Friendly Society Meet at Trinity Church Social
Wet evening social at Trinity Church hosted by the Girls' Friendly Society. An ad notes foot health topics with painless treatment for corns and ingrown toenails provided by Dr. John Gi on Main Street, phone 351-5. Native asparagus is in season and unusually abundant due to the weather. A reinforced concrete fire line for home service has just been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Friendly Society
Trinity Church
John Gi Main
Soldier’s joke at Camp Gordon costs Pennsylvanian release
A Pennsylvania soldier, William N., faces disciplinary action after a crude joke at Camp Gordon Georgia in April. The incident involved claiming he loved an officer’s company better than the unit, leading to his reprimand and immediate release, with a warning not to repeat the joke and a suggestion to change the name.
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Camp Gordon
William L
Pennsylvania
William N
Labor's War Aims Memorandum Drafted in London
A war memorandum is to be drafted by representatives of the British and Canadian labor commissions. They arrived in London from the United States via France, continuing wartime communications and negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
London
British
Can Labor Commission
United States
France
For Sale Classified Ads Page Three Items
For sale a five passenger car in good condition. Apply 27 St Tel 166 2. Horse and wagon Grower 12 South St. Early Wakefield cabbage potatoes transplants at 0 78. Early moss raised 38 bushel seed J F Walker Paige 4 36 touring car fully fed power tire pump extra shoe good deck Main 8-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Tel
South St
He . Cromwell
J. F. Walker
Paige
For Rent Rooms in Good Location Portland
Rent sens terse notice offers rooms in a good Portland location with telephonic contact 99-2 and inquiries by evenings at 64. Includes cottages and Grove Beach option with kitchen available and inquiry details provided.
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Sens
Portland
Grove Beach
Lost and Found notices from Westfield item claim
Lost and found notice states a package containing a coat and shirt was found. Prove ownership at J. W. Scully 340 Day Afternoon, between my bh Westfield. Finder posted at Westfield location, seek owner to claim.
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J. W. Scully
Westfield
Westfi
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IBY
Form State Association
Picardy Front
Mr. Hungerford
Baltimore
Connecticut Bakers & Grocers’ Supply Company
William S. Levine
Food Administration
Thomas W. Farnum
Hastern Flour & Merchandise Company
Isidore Bear
Charles J. Finley
Patriotic Liveryman
Richter & Company
Bankers and Brokers
New York Stock Exchange
Central Row
Géwil
Alaska Gold
Am Sugar
Amer Tel & Tel
Anaconda
Am Smelter
Am Car Foundry
AT &5
Balt & Ohio
Butte & Sup
Chile Copper
C&o
Erie
Interboro
Kennecott
Miami Copper
Norfolk & West
North Pacific
N Y Cen
Press St Car
People’s Gas
Republic
Chic Rt & Pac
Sou Pac
St Paul
UN Pac
U S Steel
U S Steel Pfd
Utah Copper
Westinghouse
Macabees
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