Estates In Probate Court Filed Wills Settled And Appointed Administrators
Probate court records show John J Walsh of Stoneham Mass asserting heirship to late Maurice Walsh of Middletown with a hearing set for January 6 1919. Frederick J Zimmerman resigns as temporary administrator of Marys estate. Jacobina Kuhner executrix files accounts and takes ownership as sole beneficiary. Annie E Burr trustee submits annual account. Robert H Hastings administrator files inventory including homestead and bank deposits. Theodore B Avery estate closed. Adam Cyranowicz appointed administrator of Roman Cyranowicz farm in Rockfall. George W Harvey administrator files account and court offers distribution. Charles H Coles administrator of Mary E Alins estate appointed trustee for brother and sister with life interest.
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John J. Walsh
Jacobina Kuhner
John C. Kuhner
Annie E. Burr
Newark
N. J
George Watson Burr
Robert H. Hastings
Charles H. Hastings
Cromwell
Thomas W. Beaumont
Daniel B. Marsh
Middlesex Turnpike
Cromwell Savings Bank
Middletown Savings
Herbert D. Avery
Theodore B. Avery
South Farms
Adam Cyranowicz
Middletown Coal Co
Roman Cyranowicz
Middletown
Rockfall
Hyde Place
George W. Harvey
Etta Roberts Harvey
Charles H. Coles
Mary E. Alins
Seek Wife Murderer In Newark Couple Found Dead
Police seek Erd, 24, in connection with the murder of his wife Mrs Orra Lord, 23, whose body was found in a closet at their tenement home. Blood at the front door and a missing revolver mark the scene. Lord, an electrician, did not work yesterday but later drew $15. The couple married four years ago and had one child living with its grandmother. They had separated recently and were reconciled.
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N. H
Erd
Orra Lord
Lord
Ordnance Bureau To Continue In Bridgeport
Bridgeport reports the Ordnance Bureau will stay on duty in the Liberty building for at least six months. Clerks furloughed after the armistice are being recalled as a flood of work on war contracts and many claims remains to be settled across Connecticut and western Massachusetts. McCormick and Baruch named expert advisers to the peace conference will sail soon to join negotiations on blockades and neutrals trade agreements.
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Bridgeport
Bridgeport Ordnance Bureau
Liberty Building
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Washington
Vance McCormick
M. Baruch
War Industries Board
Europe
Wilson
State Department
Mer
Baruch
New Credit to Great Britain Expands Ally Financing
Washington reports another credit to Britain of , with Britain to supply the U S Treasury an equivalent in pounds sterling. The allied total rises to 8.48 billion dollars, and Britain’s credit now stands at 4.195 billion dollars.
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Great Britain
Washington
United States
Britain
United Tes
Penalties For Profiteering In U S Food Admin
Washington December 21 enforcement division of the United States food administration announced penalties for profiteering. Several firms including Globe Market Brockton Massachusetts Lithuanian Co operative Marlboro G W Reid American Creamery ton and L Gay Chelsea contributed sums to the Italian Relief Fund voluntarily.
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Washington
United States Food Administration
Massachusetts
Globe Market Brockton
Marlboro
G. W. Reid
American Creameryton
L. Gay
Chelsea
War stamp issue announced for 1919 series
An issue of the 1919 series of United States war stamps was announced today by the Treasury. Carter details unclear but the release may affect Treasury plans and wartime revenue.
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Lass
Washington
Des
Treasury
Carter i
Movieland stars send cheerful film to American troops
A direct message from movieland to the American Expeditionary Forces arrives in France as a pep show. The "cheer up" film stars Douglas Fairbanks Mary Pickford Charlie Chaplin and more and will be shown in Y huts at army camps. Stars urge the khaki boys to persevere and finish the war.
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France
Doug” Fairbanks
Mary Pickford
Charlie Chaplin
Fairbanks
William Farn
A Matthews
Hollywood
California
Matthews
National Army
Bette
Charlie Chapli
Douglas Fairbank
William Farnum
Geer
Beban
Monroe Salisbury
Franklin Person
Mae Murray
Carmel Myers
Dog at the lecture earns praise from audience in Britain Day event
In Johnstown on December 14 a reader describes a Grand Theatre scene during Dr J Aspinal McCuaig’s Britain Day address. A stray dog strode to the front as the speaker praised dogs for British soldiers, urging respect and Red Cross symbolism, drawing loud applause from Americans present. Canadian manufacturers employ about 150,000 women.
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New York Sun
Sun
J. Aspinal McCuaig
Grand Theatre
Britain
McCuaig
Dr. McCuaig
Irish Fusiliers
Red Cross
Johnstown
Private Sovicki First American Escapee From German Camp
Private Frank Sovicki of San Francisco became the first American to escape a German prison camp. Captured at Hill 204 near Chateau-Thierry in July 1917, he was held at Villingen until escaping on October 9, 1918. Afterward he reached Switzerland where he was interned and aided by the American Red Cross.
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San Francisco Bay
Frank Sovicki
San Francisco
Sovicki
Chateau-Theirry
Villigen
Switzerland
Red Cross
Local Boxer Doherty Boxing Bout in Army Camp
Private John Doherty of Portland stationed at Camp McClellan Alabama sent a letter and a clipping from the An niston Star noting his boxing bout under Knights of Columbus auspices. Doherty faced Jack Kanz of Chicago in a ten round planned fight that ended in the second round when Kanz was counted out after Doherty struck. Doherty was a known local boxer before enlisting and had fought in several notable matches.
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John Doherty
Portland
Camp McClellan
Alabama
Anniston, Star
Doherty
Knights of Columbus
Jack Kanz
Chicago
Kanz
King of England by hereditary right myth sparks debate
Youths Companion notes a curious claim that Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria would be king of England if hereditary succession had endured. The article mentions his Bavarian title, royal ancestry through Austria Modena, and a fringe Order of the White Rose that venerates him as the true ruler, despite Parliament's deposing of the Stuarts.
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Rupprecht
England
Bavaria
George V
Austria-Modena
James II
Order of the White Rose
Aged Meriden Woman Burned To Death
Meriden, December 21. Mrs. Caroline Schwartz a 70 year old widow was burned yesterday when her dress caught fire from embers in a kitchen range. She ran into the yard with her clothing aflame a nearby relative smothered the flames and she was rushed to Meriden hospital in critical condition
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Meriden
Caroline Schwartz
Capitol Avenue
Meriden Hospital
A Sex Problem Reentry Women and Men Clash in Work Return
The piece discusses the gendered challenges veterans face returning from France to reclaim jobs. It notes some men resist the change while many women who succeeded fear losing ground, highlighting social friction in reentry and adjustment after wartime service.
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Los Angeles Times
France
Cascarets Promote Easy Cleanse for Skin and Digestion
A dated health note touts Cascarets as a superior gentle laxative. It warns many prefer strenuous exercise yet suffer headaches and dyspepsia, urging occasional Cascarets to clean the stomach liver and bowels. At 10 cents per box, the product promises gentle effect with minimal inconvenience.
Leonard and Herrmann Co Display of Hand Bags and Velvet Novelties
All new items feature dainty faces and embroideries designed to tempt shoppers. The display showcases flat purses and large bags in an endless assortment. Velvet novelties are prominently featured as part of the offering.
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Eureka Electric Cleaner
Connecticut Power Co
Grand Middletown
Do. A. Johnson
Gilson M.hall
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Grand Jury
New York
Kings County Grand Jury
Timothy S. Williams
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Railway Co
Brighton Beach
Edward Luciano
United States Employment Office
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Robert McNeely
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