Assault Case In Superior Court In South Farms
The Superior Court opened this morning with the trial of Martin Penczak of South Farms charged with assault with a dangerous weapon on Alexander Nowak. The incident occurred November 11 at the Kennedy block. Nowak testified Penczak drew a knife after a dispute with Mrs Glowak and stabbed him. Glowak said he struck Penczak with a poker. The case continued as jurors were sworn and witnesses including Ralph Wilcox and Officer James Kidley testified.
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South Farms
Alexander Nowak
Reed
Kennedy
Penczak
James R. Edlin
Daniel J. Donahoe
Ernest A. Inglis
Bertrand E. Spencer
C. Francis
Middletown
C. Edward West
Thomas F. Spain
Alston W. Gilbert
W. H. Brown
Haddam
Azariah Dickinson
John Joyner
Chester
Clement A. Bailey
Thomas S. Sellen
Cromwell
Edward S. Coe
J. Franklin Bailey
Durham
Walter A. Seifert
Alvin C. Fowler
Middlefield
Ernest L. Coles
Ernest A. Jennings
Saybrook
Harvey J. Brooks
Edward
Wilcox
Glowak
Uo Street
Poultry Association to Plan Exhibition in City Court Rooms
The Poultry Association will meet in city court rooms tonight to finalize plans for a poultry exhibition in the town hall during the week of January 28, 1919. Local and state interests boost prospects, with Barred Plymouth Rock and Rhode Island Red clubs contributing entries and state cups to be awarded. favorable conditions for young birds and strong trade activity support a successful show.
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Poultry Association
Town Hall
Plymouth Rock Club
Rhode Island Red Club
District Nurse Association Monthly Meeting Report
The District Nurse Association held its monthly meeting with Mrs. Craig presiding over most of the board and offices. Nurses reported 1,832 visits, 444 patients brought forward, 95 new patients, nine sent to hospital, and nine deaths. no calls from city physicians.
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Meern
Craig
Mayors Association Annual Meeting Announcement
The annual gathering of the Mayor's Association will take place at Hotel Hartford on December 10 with Governor Holcomb and the State Council addressing the forum. Agencies and cities will discuss aiding during the reconstruction period as Augustus M. Bidwell feels optimistic about the afternoon.
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Hartford
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Baruch Resignation Accepted by President Wilson
The resignation of Baruch was accepted as the armistice ends, with the board to dissolve on January 1. Wilson praised Baruch’s leadership, noting the board’s valuable counsel and expressing regret at its discontinuation. Baruch urged dissolution as its missions have effectively ended.
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Baruch
Washington
Hich
Sugar rules eased as distribution resumes to normal
Hartford reports the food administration announcing further sugar regulation relaxations. Public eating places and households face no per person four pound monthly limit. Open sugar bowls return and retail equitable distribution rule rescinded. The move preserves sugar conservation for famine relief in Europe. Confirmation comes via Washington telegram outlining General Orders 8 and 9 repeal.
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The
Food Administration
Washington
President Wil son to enter Germany during European stay
Paris reports virtually certain plan for President Wilson to enter Germany while in Europe. A joint review with General Pershing of American troops, including Marne St Mihiel and Argonne veterans now near the German border, is being arranged. Secretary Lansing and others may tour scenes of American victories with the party. Col. E M House may join Brest if health permits.
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Two Die As Auto Plunges Into River At Coles Bridge
Fall River Mass December 4 A touring car carrying six men failed to negotiate a curve at Coles bridge and plunged into the river killing John J Allison of Fall River and leaving others injured. The body of Lake Blanchette of New Bedford was found in the water. Driver Andrew Provost and companions Homer Ouellette Raymond Berube and Philip Goyette were dazed and could not recall the sixth member of the party.
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New Bedford
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Homer Ouellette
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Navy Acquires All Marconi Radio Stations
Washington Dec 4 The navy department has purchased all radio stations of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co of America with four high powered exceptions. The announcement states this ends Marconi handling messages from ships to shore and leaves the navy owning all U S wireless stations previously used for commercial purposes except 16 now privately owned.
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America
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United States
Fined for Mileage Fraud in New Britain Court
Philip Pearson was fined 35 dollars plus costs in New Britain police court for defrauding the New Haven road by using a mileage book made out to Louis Linderman. Linderman faced the same charge. Both men were recently arrested after a cloak and suit store fire they operated here and are held for trial in the superior court. Abdication of Crown Prince Expected. London dispatches say the German crown prince's abdication is expected to be published today, with no immediate successor named.
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Philip Pearson
New Haven
Louis Linderman
Linderman
London
Copenhagen
Unopposed Candidates Dominate London Parliament Race
In London on December 4 more than 100 parliamentary candidates were unopposed in nominations. Notable figures Sir Austen Chamberlain A. J. Balfour and Sir Auckland Geddes were listed among them. Dozens more withdrew, with the vote set for December 14.
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London
Fore
A. J. Balfour
Austen Chamberlain
Sir Auckland Geddes
Middle Town Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
The Middle Town Chamber of Commerce will convene at Stueck's on Thursday evening for the annual meeting. A permanent memorial to the boys in service will be discussed. The Sons of St George plan a meeting at their Center Four Wednesday.
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Sons of St. George
Center _Foureday
A O H Election Behind Ancient Order of Hibernians
The regular monthly meeting of Division No 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians drew a large attendance as officers were reelected for a third term. Edward F Slavin remains president with Coughlin Frayne Christopher Smeddy Hayes Shea Burns and Donovan named to key posts. Installations set for January 7 by County President John Bransfield of Portland.
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Order of Hibernians
Edward F. Slavin
Arthur M. Coughlin
T. Joseph Frayne
William D Christopher
Thomas Smeddy
Thomas Hayes
Thomas Shea
William P. Burns
James P. Donovan
John Bransfield
Portland
Swedish Lutheran League Visit Delights Hartford Guests
The Swedish Lutheran church League from Hartford visited the local Swedish Lutheran church last evening. The parlors were filled with Leaguers and friends as a fine program unfolded with instrumental and vocal solos readings dialogues and an address by Rev J Hulteen on the league's history in the Swedish Lutheran church in the U S A. After the program refreshments were served and a social hour enjoyed. The local League plans a Thursday 7:45 business meeting followed by Ladies Chorus practice for a Christmas cantata.
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League of the
Hartford
L. L
J. Hulteen
League
Woman's devotion to home quoted in health warning
A dated plea underscores how many women prioritize household duties over health, leading to headaches backaches and nervous symptoms. It promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a long used remedy, claimed to restore health after other treatments fail.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Senate peace commission idea waning
Washington December 4 The senate foreign relations committee will not recommend to the senate that a special committee of members be sent abroad to watch developments at the peace table. The panel listened to Senator Cummins of Iowa in support of his resolution. No decision was reached today. action will be considered at a special meeting tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Cummins
Iowa
Man killed in factory elevator incident
Bruno Simonzi, 41, was found dead with his head wedged between the elevator and shaft at the Dean Pin Co factory here last night. He entered the factory with a newsboy and wandered onto the elevator before his death on December 4.
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Bruno Simonzi
Dean Pin Co
Rome Says England France and Italy to Form Alliance
Dec 4 Rome reports a completed alliance among England France and Italy with Italy rejoining the triple pact that originally included Germany and Austria. The Populo Romano announced the move stating the three powers would align in policy and defense.
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England
France
Italy
Populo Romano
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Austria
Sunday School Convention Opens at First Methodist Church
The Connecticut Sunday School Association opened its state convention this morning at 11 o'clock in the First Methodist church. About 400 to 500 delegates are expected tonight, with most staying for the full three days. The morning program featured an opening song session and an address by Hon. George L. Chandler on The Sunday School's Share in Winning the War. Tonight's program includes a 7:15 song service and a 7:30 prayer followed by announcements and talks by Prof. Edgar S. Brightman and Rev. J. Harrison Thompson, with music and offering to follow.
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First Methodist
George L. Chandler
Rocky Hill
J. Harrison Thompson
Edgar S. Brightman
Ea Eee Education
George H Prior Celebrates 82d Birthday Quietly
George H Prior of 76 East Main Street South Farms celebrated his 82d birthday on Tuesday December 3 with a dinner party. Born in Middletown he has long resided here and worked as a carpenter and farmer. He credits his longevity to outdoor living and has three daughters and one son. Daughters include Mrs D F Miner Middletown Miss Fanny Prior at home and Mrs French wife of Rev Robert French of New Hampshire. son George G Prior lives in Vermont. A week ago he enjoyed a weekend at the shore.
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South Farms
East Main Street
Mr. Prior
Middletown
Fanny Prior
French
Robert French
New Hampshire
George G. Prior
Vermont
Prior
Shore
Benefit Brand Sweet Nut Margarine Delivers Butter Flavor
Millionaires don’t buy pearls, synthetic pearls cost a quarter, experts can’t tell from genuine. Butter prices high. Benefit Brand Sweet Nut Margarine mimics flavor, color, and nutrition at 33c per lb versus 50c-60c for butter. Made from ripe coconut meat and pasteurized milk, contains no oleo or animal fats. Sold only at 70 Washington St Middletown Direct Importing Co front store.
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Benefit
Washington St
Middletown
Whiskey defendants plead not guilty in Waterbury case
Hartford December 4 12 defendants in the Waterbury whiskey case entered not guilty pleas when indictments were read in U S court this morning Judge Edwin B Thomas assigned the cases for trial January 8 9 and 10 Bonds set at 2500 each remain in effect The charges allege wholesale theft of whiskey by the defendants
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Hartford
Mi ona stomach tablets promise relief for indigestion
An advertise ment claims Mi ona stomach tablets cure indigestion by improving digestion within two weeks. It asserts removal of sourness gas pain and associated symptoms and guarantees satisfaction or money back. Sold by Ly & Bilatchley and other druggists.
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Ly & Bilatchley
Metal Prices and Sub Treasury Cash Change
Lead unchanged and shelter steady with spot offers in East St Louis. December offered 8.35, January 8.25, February 8.15, March 8.10. Sub Treasury Report shows a $4,154,000 gain from banks on Tuesday, $2,039,000 net since Friday.
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New York
East St. Louis
Sub-Treasury
Eitel Friedrich Arrives in Zurich from Germany
Eitel Friedrich second son of the ex Kaiser arrived in Zurich today aboard a diplomatic or official arrival reported by Agence Radio. He is arriving amid wartime tensions and was noted by local dispatches from Zurich dated December 4.
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Eitel Friedrich
Zurich
Agence
I. N
Germany
Polish Forces Occupy Brest-Litovsk
Polish troops have occupied Brest-Litovsk according to reports reaching Paris from Riva dated December 4. The action marks a notable advance in the eastern front amid ongoing military operations.
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Brest-Litovsk
Paris
Riva
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