Hitchcock Defends Himself in Senate Probe
Senator Hitchcock defended himself on the senate floor amid propaganda evidence tied to the Bielaski investigation. Prof. Hart of Harvard denied private or official ties to German agents and asserted his anti German stance before and after U S entry into World War I.
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Senate Judiciary
A. Bruce Bielaski
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Albert Bustinell Hart
Harvard University
Hitchcock
Hart
United States
Germany
Bielaski
J. Reiswitz
Chicago
Professor Mart
Fuhhrlbert
New York
House
Reiswitz
Secrer
Albert B. Hart
Harvard
America
Cromwell Boy Killed In Action
Private Joseph A. Stovall of Cromwell was killed in action on September 26, while listed as missing prior. A shipping clerk at Belknap Manufacturing Co. in Bridgeport before service, he leaves parents, three brothers A H Campbell, H A, and David C Stovall, and three sisters Linnea Vena and Hilve. He was 26 and born in Cromwell.
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Cromwell
C. H. Stovall
Joseph A. Stovall
Etering
Srvice
Belknap Manufacturing Co
Bridgeport
A. H. Stovall
Camp Custer
Mich
H. A
Edgewood
David C
Linnea
Vena
Hilve
Stovall
Hearst Telegrams Fail to Prove Propaganda Claims
Washington reports that telegrams from William Randolph Hearst to editors and paper representatives, submitted to a senate sub committee, did not produce the sensational impact predicted. The messages show opposition to the espionage bill and a belief that most people prefer peace, with Hearst insisting his papers remain free from foreign editorial control and that the nation should govern with full information.
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Washington
William Randolph Hearst
Senate
New York
Cummins
United States
Germany
Philip Francis
Congress
England
Lloyd George
Democratic Party
Hearst
New York American
William Bayard Hale
Berlin
F. W. Kellogg
Hale
America
Europe
Sam
Steel price scale cut urged by industry group
A committee of the American Iron and Steel Institute, meeting in New York, will urge the War Industries Board to adopt a moderate cut in the maximum prices for iron and steel products. Elbert H. Gary, chairman of U S Steel, led the conference and called for reduced price scales and unchanged wages until living costs fall. He predicted the next five years would bring major progress and prosperity.
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New York
War Industries Board
Washington
American Iron & Steel Institute
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Mitchell barred from NL meeting. pennant awarded to Chicago
Fred Mitchell, president and manager of the Chicago National League club, was refused a seat at the National League meeting in New York. William Veeck will represent the team. the board ruled a manager cannot sit as a club representative in an executive session. The directors cited a precedent set when Ned Hanlon led Brooklyn. The board also formally awarded the 1918 NL pennant to Chicago.
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Fred Mitchell
Conference
New York
Chicago
William Veeck
Mitchell
Ned Hanlon
Brooklyn
Obituary: Mrs John J Hayes of Hartford and Middletown
Mrs John J Hayes died at her home 7 Campfield street Hartford after a long illness in her 51st year She had lived in Middletown for thirty years and was active in Pythian Sisters and Priscilla Rebekah Lodge She leaves husband three children Arthur F Hayes Mrs A Leslie Boughton and Beatrice B Hayes three grandchildren mother Mrs Charles H Lewis of Hartford and two brothers Charles Lewis Los Angeles and Frank Lewis Seymour Funeral from her daughter Mrs A Leslie Boughton Liberty Street at a time to be announced.
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John J. Hayes
Campfield Street
Hartford
Middletown
Pythian Sisters
Priscilla Rebekah Lodge
Arthur F. Hayes
A. Leslie Boughton
Beatrice B. Hayes
Charles H. Lewis
Charles Lewis
Los Angeles
Cal
Frank Lewis
Seymour
Liberty Street
Germany Eyes War Yet Again Press Urges Readiness
A Zurich cable quotes the Badische Landes Zeitung asserting Germany plans for future conflict and urges continued aircraft production, warning against reducing air strength. The dispatch notes furniture repurposing of airplane factories and calls for new bargains to keep air power adequate for looming dangers.
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Washington
Germany
Zurich
Badische Landes Zeitung
the Zeitung
South Church Notes at Fitch church chapel
Wednesday at 7 30 mid week service in Fitch church chapel cites third chapter in Ancient Peoples at New Tasks with topic Trees and Men in China. Thursday all day Union Society meeting, 7 30 in social rooms Philathea Circle sews for the Red Cross.
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South Church Notes
Fitch Church
China
Union Sowety
Philathea Circle
Red Cross
Judge Haines Sits in Bridgeport Court Schedule
Judge Frank D. Haines is presiding in Bridgeport since the October term opened. He will hold the January session in New Haven county with a jury and the April session in Hartford county in April.
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Haines
Bridgeport
Frank D. Haines
New Haven County
Hartford County
Grain Market Close Mix in Chicago on Dec 10
Chicago trade reports corn easing 1-4 to 3-4 cents while oats rise 1-8 to 1-4. Provisions finish higher. Notable quotes include Corn Dec 134 and Jan around 131 5-8 to 131 1-2, oats Dec 73 1-4, Jan 72 3-4, pork Jan 47.75, May 44.84, lard Dec 26.40 to May 25.75.
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Chicago
Pas Son
A Cruel Comeback in a Kansas City Moment
A Kansas City Journal snippet describes a social quip where Mr Slopy hands a plate of cakes to the landlady’s daughter and then directs the landlady to pass beets, reflecting a sharp but playful exchange in a domestic scene.
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Mr. Slopy
Washed Into the Sea by Geological Survey Estimate
The Geological Survey reports an average annual loss of about 95 tons of soil and loose rock per square mile to the sea across the United States excluding the Great Basin, highlighting widespread erosion by runoff and wave action.
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United States
Geological Survey
Great Basin
Church affairs and honest selling out below cost
A quip from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch notes church affairs as a topic where there is no pretense of selling out below cost. The line contrasts church matters with commercial practices, delivering a wry take on integrity in "church affairs."
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The Reason Behind a Free Press Raffle Quip
A Detroit Free Press snippet recalls a man saying he never buys raffle tickets and has never won. When told he is unlucky he retorts that he has simply never purchased a ticket, highlighting a quip about luck and participation.
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Detroit Free Press
Quickest Pain Killer on Earth Mustarine Box Promise
An advertisement touts Mustarine as a speedy pain reliever. It claims to banish aches and inflammations within minutes, easing backache headache toothache and neuralgia in five minutes and sore throat by morning. The yellow box packaging is emphasized along with a claim of superior effectiveness.
Orrin E Stoddard Improves and Sits Up Today
Orrin E Stoddard is improving and was able to sit up for a short time today. The Sixth Infantry band will hold a rehearsal at the armory Thursday night, preceded by a business meeting. Members are requested to bring all music books belonging to the band.
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Orrin E. Stoddard
Sixth Infantry
Stock Market Gains and Reversals Amid War Stocks Fluctuations
Stock market moves showed early gains in war-related issues with steel, distillers, copper and rail stocks advancing. By midmorning gains faded as prices pulled back, though the afternoon saw renewed strength in steel and rail shares before the close, with government and railway bonds steady.
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New York
Crucible Steel
Bethlehem Steel B
Marine
Crucible
Baldwin Locomotive
Mexican Petroleum
Distillers Securities
Marine Preferred
Bethlehem Steel
Texas and Pacific
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
To The Boys Homeward Bound
A verse from the Philadelphia Public Ledger by Van Dusen praises returning servicemen. It thanks their courage ending the world war and hopes for peaceful waters, noting how the nation awaits like a mother for its boys in the harbors of peace.
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Washington van Dusen
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Southern Commercial Congress In Progress In Baltimore
The second day of the Southern Commercial Congress in Baltimore featured a major banking and finance conference linked to world trade. Mayors of port cities from Boston to Galveston attended, with William C Redfield as principal speaker and figures like William Randolph Hearst, Josiah Quincy, and Murray Hulbert listed among the speakers. Over 500 women delegates led by Louise Grundy Lindsley also attended, shaping participation and agenda for the event.
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Baltimore
Southern Commercial Congress
Banking and Finance
Boston
Galveston
Maine
Texas
Commerce
William C Redfield
William Randolph Hearst
New York
Donnelly
Trenton
N. J
Josiah Quincy
Murray Hulbert
Port New York
J. P. Hasskari
Philadelphia
John F. Hylan
Mayors’ Reception Committee
City Hall
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
William C. Redfield
Congress
Louise Grundy Lindsley
Nashville, Tenn
Women’s Auxiliary
Navy to staff 350,000 by mid-1920 for ships
Admiral Coontz testified to the House Naval Affairs Committee that the navy must maintain 350,000 permanent personnel by July 1, 1920. Of this, 130,909 would serve on merchant ships. Projections include 29 battleships in active commission by March 1, 1919, and 165 destroyers, 99 submarines in commission, plus cruisers and reserve units, with growing mine sweepers and smaller craft.
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Naval Operations
Washington
Admiral Coontz
House Naval Affairs Committee
Dupentz
United States
Berger Trial in Chicago Opens With Late Defendant Warning
Federal Judge Landis warned Victor Berger and four socialist leaders that imprisonment could follow if defendants do not appear daily. Engdahl arrived ten minutes late, taking his seat without explanation. Jury selection remains with the defense as prosecutors tender a panel of 12 for examination.
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Chicago
Landis
Victor Berger
Milwaukee
J. Louis Engdahl
Engdahl
Sub Treasury Report Shows Weekly Bank Gain in New York
New York December 10 the sub treasury reports a $2 567 000 increase from banks on Monday bringing the net gain since Friday to $3 245 000.
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Sub-Treasury
New York
Clearing House Statement for New York Dec 10
Sub-treasury debit totals 2,346,418 with exchanges 690,540,863 and balances 56,809,823 as of December 10 in New York.
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Clearing House
New York
Sub
Treasury
Musterole Quick Relief Ad Without Blister
Musterole is a clean white salve made with mustard oil that relieves sore throats bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia congestion pleurisy rheumatism lumbago and muscle or joint pains with no blister. Rub on to ease chest cold pains and prevent pneumonia. jars 30c 60c and hospital size 2.50.
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Gardner
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Phone Valley
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Johnson Lane
L. N. Coe
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Sip Taentmaentee
R. A. East Is & Sons
Grand Theatre
Patsy
Mustarine
AtG&wli
Am Sugar
Amer Tel & Tel
Anaconda
Am Smelter
Am Loco
Am Car Foundry
AT &S Fe
Balt & Ohio
Erie
Gt Northern
Interboro
Kennecott
Mer M
Miami Copper
Norfolk & West National Lead
Rt North Pacific
NYNH
Republi &S
Industrial School
Middlesex County
Adler
THE
Middletown National Bank
the Central National Bank
Middletown Trust Co
Farmers & Mechanics Saving Bank
Farrmers Mechanics Savings Bank
Middle Town ,Conn
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New Haven, Conry
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