Krenz Suit Goes To Trial Today
The case of John Murray and Har a C Pistel against Ludwig Krenz began in Judge Donald T Warner's court for damages from an automobile collision on June 27 1917. Murray rode a motorcycle north on Main street when an auto truck turned across the street, causing a crash that left both men badly injured. Witnesses including Dr Swett Ralph M Wilcox and Chief George S Pitt testified as the trial opened and the court adjourned for the afternoon with many more witnesses expected tomorrow.
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John Murray
Hara C. Pistel
Ludwig Krenz
Donald T. Warner
Gudge Fay Carlson
Murray
Pistel
Main Street
Dr. Swett
Hartford
Ralph M. Wilcox
George S. Pitt
Wasting Land and Western Homesteads for Food Security
Amy H. Augur argues in a Boston Evening Record excerpt that western lands, including remaining homesteads and Indian lands returned to government ownership, offer new farming potential. She notes idle sage brush areas needing water from Arrow Rock reservoir, urging westward migration and sale of lands to help feed a growing world. She cites Boston University affiliation and personal background.
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United States
Boston
Boston & Albany R. R
Arrow Rock
Amy H. Augur
Boston University
St Aloysius Y M T A Club Set for 25th Anniversary
The St Aloysius Y M T A society and friends will gather this evening at their new club house to celebrate its twenty fifth anniversary. Guests from surrounding towns are expected as Ford's enlarged orchestra provides music and new dances are introduced. A fine lunch is planned in an attractively decorated large ballroom.
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St. Aloysius
St. Aloysius Y. M. T. A. B. Society
Ford
Portland pair seeks marriage license in morning rush
A license was issued this morning to Domenico Turigali of Portland and Mrs Lorenta Ros ana of Green Court. Frederick J. Zimmerer of Farm Hill and Rosa M Sauer of No 6 Crown Street also obtained a marriage license today.
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Domenico Turigali
Portland
Lorenta Rosana
Green Court
Frederick J. Zimmerer
Farm Hill
Rosa M. Sauer
No. 6
Crown Street
Pedestrian Right of Way at Crossings Questioned
Baltimore American notes pedestrians have the right of way at crossings while acknowledging that motor vehicles carry greater momentum, prompting discussion on safety and traffic rules.
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Baltimore American
New Janitor at Central School Appointed
The father in law of Royden Greeley superintendent at Central school has taken the position of janitor succeeding P Thain. He is a machinist and was formerly employed at Colt's Hartford.
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Central School
Royden Greeley
P. Thain
Colt’s
Hartford
Tire theft report in Middlefield garage break in
H. H. Lyman of Middlefield notified police that a thief forced entry to his garage last night and stole a U. S. Royal tire mounted on a rim. A bolt cutter was used to cut the lock. Local authorities investigate and seek leads.
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H. H. Lyman
Middlefield
Regular Meeting of Lady Washington Chapter Eastern Star
The Lady Washington Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold a regular Thursday evening meeting at the Masonic Temple. Degree work is planned.
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Lady Washington Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
That Uneasy Feeling and Its Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Satake Pills from Pr J H Schenck & Son Philadelphia for biliousness constipation and headaches. It promises relief for mood dullness and general unease with sugar coated and uncoated box options at 25 cents.
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J.H. Schenck & Son
Philadelphia
Probate Court Deals With Multiple Estates In Middletown
The probate court processed executors administrators and inventories for several estates. Fannie M Geer of Middletown had her account as executrix approved, distributing homes on Trench Hill to Mrs Holmes and Mrs Dowd. Thomas W O Keefe filed the inventory for Joseph P O Connor including checks bonds and certificates. Mary Lynch estate inventory was filed by administrator Thomas W Lynch covering a house share and bank deposits. Elizabeth M Murphy appointed administratrix of Annie Murphy’s estate Warwick Street. Sarah M Robinson reported Benjamin F Robinson's accounts with life use remainder. Frank E Cone filed accounts for John J Cone with tax issues to be addressed later. John B Coughlin appointed administrator of Beliza Connor’s Liberty Street estate with bond filed and inventory underway.
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Man BE. Burr
Durham Green
Haddam
U. S. Bonds
Dwight W. Holmes
Fannie M’ Geer
Middletown
Trench Hill
Mary Lynch
Thomas W. O’keefe
William H. Wilcox
Washington Street
Staddle Hill
Elizabeth M. Murphy
Annie L. Murphy
Warwick Street
Sarah M. Robinson
Benjamin F. Robinson
Frank E. Cone
John J. Cone
John B.coughlin
Beliza Connor
Liberty Street
Winkling ban sparks arrest threat in Chicago item
Chicago reports joke policing targets eye moves as disorderly conduct risk. Albany reads bill to replace wooden with steel rail cars within a year, affecting state transit. Brooklyn room note hints at suicide by gas under alias Florence Cormeyer. New York says coats will be loose and flowing replacing narrow chested styles.
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Chicago
Albany
N. Y
New York State
Assemblyman
Dickstein
New York
Florence
Cornmeyer
Brooklyn
20 Killed at Bremen In Spartacist Clash
Berlin reports 20 percent killed in night fighting as government troops storm Spartacist-held Bremen outposts. About 1,000 troops moved on the city with machine guns and artillery, the fiercest fighting centered on Bremen's southern side. Wemar cabinet ordered the assault after failed negotiations.
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Berlin
London
Persen
Bremen
Wemar
Bremen Bombarded as German Port Under Siege
Copenhagen dispatch reports Bremen bombarded by government forces with artillery. Spartacus troops barricaded in the city. many killed by shell fire. Reinforcements march from Gotha and Eisenach toward Bremen.
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Bremen
Copenhagen
Artilley
Berlin
Spartacus
Gotha
Eisenach
Warning to England Denounces Spirit of 1812 Resurgence
Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois in the Senate warned British statesmen not to re awaken the spirit of 1812 as an embargo issue looms. Senator Weeks offers a resolution to inform on steps to modify or suspend the embargo order, with final adoption deferred to tomorrow amid amendments. Nemesis described as divine distribution, defining its Greek roots.
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Lewis
Washington
Great Britain
United States
Senate
James Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Weeks
Secretary of State
King
Just The Girl and a Humorous Exchange
A fragmented humorous exchange features Hibbs and Tibbs discussing marriage with lines about finding a sensible girl and a woman who may refuse. Father joins with a quip about a hen laying golden eggs as part of the dialogue.
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Johnny
Exchanen
Carnegie Peace Body Impugned in Senate Debate
Washington reports that Senator Knox accused the Carnegie Peace Foundation of spending 25 000 to 30 000 to repeal the ship tolls law. He pressed Weeks resolution questions on steps to modify or suspend the British embargo order effective March 1. Senators Reed Ashurst and others criticized the organization and the broader peace effort as a disgrace to the party.
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Washington
Carnegie Peace Foundation
Knox
Senate
Secretary of State
Reed
Brotherhood of Man
Ashurst
Democratic Party
Crowder Reports Draft Figures and World War I Manpower
The report tallies total US armed forces by Nov 11 with 4,791,172 mobilized and 72.18 percent draft contribution. It notes readiness to reach 7,131,172 by end of 1919, regional variations in fitness, and detailed costs, registrations, and state breakdowns across the draft era.
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United States
Oklahoma
Middle Western
United States and Territories
Department of Justice
California
Illinois
Michigan
New York
Pennsylvania
Ower
Uncle Sam
Ohio
Bank Treasurer Shortfall Shocks Boston Bank Officials
Harold A. Hanson, assistant treasurer at Market Trust Co. of Brighton, confessed to stealing about $100,000 from the bank over six to eight years through false entries. President H. E. Rothfield said partial restitution has been made and Hanson claims he can fully restitute. Hanson, 18-year employee, has deep roots in the bank community.
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Market Trust Co
Boston
Peters
Brighton
H. E. Rothfield
Harold A. Hanson
Hanson
Rothfield
Our Debt to a Mild Winter
Article argues weather determines farm costs and meat prices more than policy. It notes cows yield more milk in mild winters, grazing possible in Texas and Gulf states, and feed costs influence meat and fish prices. Credits Providence for seasonal mercy and criticizes prior legislation as less effective than climate.
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Brooklyn
Texas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Gulf States
Providence
Veteran Cycle Star Returns From Europe
Bobby Walthour veteran cycle star has come back from France where he served as a YMCA secretary. He states his plan to resume racing at the earliest opportunity.
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Europe
Bobby Walthour
France
Walthour
Dead Letter Toll Shows Postal Address Neglect
New York Sun reports that the post office’s dead letter division processed 14.45 million mail items and 562 thousand parcel post packages last year. Nearly 19 thousand letters were misaddressed, 181 thousand contained money, 131 thousand held drafts or checks, totaling 4.007 million in value. 4.52 million items found proper addresses, while parcel post saw 186,851 directed to correct recipients. The rise in mail sent without clear returns is linked to wartime disruption and mistrust of publishing names, with a simple remedy: print or write a return address on envelopes.
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New York Sun
Post Office Department
Roosevelt’s last stance on league marks changed view
The Springfield Republican notes Col Roosevelt’s late shift toward acceptance of the league of nations and compulsory arbitration, a departure from his prior opposition. The Kansas City Star posthumous editorial reflects this evolution, urging unity with Wilson to shape world opinion for peace.
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League
Springfield Republican
Col. Roosevelt
League of Nations
The
Kansas City Star
United States
Great Britain
Kansas City
Wilson
Ex-kaiser and wartime taxes prompt public unease
In the wake of new war taxes and rising living costs, readers express frustration with the debate over how to treat the former Kaiser. The tone reflects concern about accountability versus lingering consequences and national scrutiny.
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Baltimore American
Copper shares lead stock market swings in February trade
On February 4 in New York trading copper issues bore the brunt of losses with American Smelting dropping to 69 1 4 and lows in Utah Anaconda and Inspiration. Strong turns came in later in the day as rails steel and tobacco stocks recovered while traction issues showed strength.
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New York
Utah
Anaconda
Marine Preferred
Mexican Petroleum
United Cigar Stores
Interborough Consolidated
Steel Common
Bethlehem Steel B
Baldwin
President's Homeward Start Spurs Sherman Resolution Question
The president plans to begin home soon while Senator Sherman has not yet introduced a resolution to block his landing on American soil, leaving the issue unsettled as time moves.
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Charleston News and Courier
Sherman
Probate Court Hearing for Reed Estate in Middletown
Legal notices from a Court of Probate in Middletown announce a hearing on Willis A Reed late of Durham who died February 1 1919. Harrietta of Durham has filed a written petition seeking admission as executor and a final accounting. the court sets the hearing for February 10 1919 at 11 00 am and directs notice to interested parties.
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Middletown
Raeperts Curtiss
Bacon
Willis A, Reed
Durham
Harrietta
Conn
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Boston Evening Record
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Nemesis
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Tibbs
George
Carnegie Peace Body
Crowder
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SHORT
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Alaska Gold
Amerel & Tel
BT Am
Am Car Foundry
AT &S Fe
Bettlehen Steel B
Butte & Sup
Chile
Miami Copper
Norfolk & West
North Pacific
N Y Cen
Tay Nymhe&h
St Car
Penna
Repub I &S
Chi RI & Pac
Sou Pac
Sou Ry
St Paul
UN Pac
Utah Copper
US Steel
U S Steel
Pfd
Westinghouse
Curtiss B. Bacon
Oakes Bros
Oxford
Shades
McAdoo
Alr
Valley Road
Portland Bridge
Wesleyan University
Middlesex Hospital
the Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Memorial Bridge
Good Old Middletown
Middletown National Bank
Chester L. Hull
Jon Ol
Om Brand
America
Collai Lar
Arthur B. Jenkins
U. & and Foreign
Mutua
Spraat
Hartman Drug CO
United Tea
Importers’ Co
Main St
Brainard
Logans
A. L. Southmayd
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