Four Superior Court jury cases set before Judge Warner this week
Four cases scheduled for trial before Judge Warner in the Superior Court include Walter 6 v Ga 'gtax on a $320 note with Hartford residence. Peter O' v Morris But chan on a livery bill. two negligence suits with the Connecticut Company as defendant. Mike Dickas seeks $1,500 for a trolley collision at Union and Sumner last June. Frank Field seeks $500 for a trolley crash at Main and Elm, South Farms on December 10, 1917, with wagon and personal property damage. Also Marion L. Murray v Joseph A. Farr seeks $25,000 for a fatal auto accident on Little River bridge in July 1917, likely the longest case.
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T. Warner
Walter
Ga ‘Gtax
Hartford
Peter O
Morris Butchan
Connecticut Company
Mike Dickas
Union and
Sumner Streets
Frank Field
Baker
Main
Elm Streets
South Farms
Marion L. Murray
Joseph A. Farr
Little River Bridge
Hay ‘Apa
Jack the Peeper Alarm Strikes Wetmore and Longworth Areas
Residents of Wetmore Place and Longworth Avenue report a mysterious man nicknamed Jack the Peeper roaming streets at night. Women fear for safety while some men avoid confrontation, amid police seeking the suspect after a 2 am incident where a physician was threatened but not harmed.
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Wetmore
Longworth Avenue
Jack the Peeper
Wetmore Place
Cular
Water system plant damaged in Massachusetts turbines break
Clinton Massachusetts February 17 the Metropolitan Water system power plant at Wachusett dam suffered 75000 damage after a turbine rupture tore a steel section from the top allowing about 2 000 000 gallons of water to flood the building before controls could stop it two watchmen failed to reach the gates and the upper dam gates were closed cutting off supply offices inundated as water reached the eaves desks chairs files and office equipment carried away
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Clinton
Mass
Metropolitan Water System
Wachusett Dam
New Armistice Terms Accepted by German Leaders
Copenhagen reports that the German cominent will carry out allied armistice terms in full. A Politiken wire says party leaders reached agreement to accept on Sunday at 6:20 pm. Marshal Foch warned the armistice would expire at 5:00 am Sunday unless signing occurred by 6:00 pm.
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Copenhagen
Weimar
Politiken
Marshal Fock
Treves
Jeremiah O Leary Trial and Patriotism Lectures
In New York on February 17 Arthur O Leary read Bull magazine articles as lessons in patriotism at the Jeremiah O Leary es pionage act trial. The pieces attacked papers including the New York Times and Providence Journal for pro British notes, attributing authorship to the defendants.
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Jeremiah O'Leary
New York
New York Times
Providence Journal
Arthur O’leary
Jeremiah
Arthur
Portland Man Falls From Bicycle in City Accident
William Clark of Fairview street Portland was thrown from his bicycle at the Main and Washington streets corner shortly before seven this morning. He suffered severe cuts to the nose mouth and forehead, received treatment from Dr. A J Campbell, and then walked home.
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William Clark
Fairview Street
Portland
Main
Washington Streets
A. J. Campbell
Auto Suspects Held After Gas Thief Stop in Hartford
Hartford Feb 17 Walter Mar fleet L H Ferrone Charles Harris Joseph Ryah and John R Allen were arrested early Sunday while speeding toward New Haven in a high powered racing car after a complaint from Warehouse Point about ten gallons of gas taken without payment. They were held in the police court under $2,000 bail until Thursday.
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Hartford
Walter Marfleet
L. H. Ferrone
Charles Harris
Joseph Ryah
John R. Allen
New Haven
Todsy
Freight Rate Reduction Imminent Aims for Peace Basis
Washington reports the railroad administration is examining a revision of combination rail and water freight rates to a peace basis. Director General Hines stated the current rates were set to meet wartime needs and may be adjusted soon. The note indicates a move toward lower rates as peace conditions are considered. Partners, carriers, and shippers await official action and guidance on forthcoming changes.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Gen Hines
Ace of Aces recounts battles with German fliers in air
Colonel William Bishop, famed British ace with seventy two victories, describes air duels in Boston including a clash with the late Baron Richtofen over the German lines. His jacket and helmet were damaged by bullets, yet he continued fighting for about fifteen minutes before the German retired. Bishop has received many Allied decorations including the Victoria Cross.
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William Bishop
Boston
Bishop
Baron Ichthofen
Richtofen
Sinn Fein in Ireland Declares Independence Amid Inertia
In a satirical look at Sinn Fein, the piece notes the move to an Irish parliament, flag replacement, and drafted constitution, while authorities in Dublin Castle and Westminster show no decisive action. It questions why the rebellion, though peaceful, stalls under continued imperial oversight.
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Col
Barney
Ben Trovato
Dublin Castle
Ireland
Irish Republic
Westminster
Lord Ieutenant
United Kingdom
College Green
Senator Lodge Recalls Wartime Ties and Gunman Tale
A published remark by Senator Lodge links prewar US German ties to a quirky Western anecdote about a dentist and Broncho Bill. The dialogue centers on a dental gas joke and a gunman patron, illustrating sharp, era-specific humor.
Middletown Y M C A Defeats Waterbury In Close Clash
Middletown Y M C A topped Waterbury Y M C A 39 to 21 in a hard fought game. Schultz and McConochie led with multiple baskets while Ahern Spear and Pierpont added key scores as Middletown cruises to victory ahead of next week’s matchup with the Goldenrods of Winsted.
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Waterbury Y.M. C. A
Middletown
Waterbury Y. M. C. A
Schultz
McConochie
Ahern
Salmonson
Spear
Goldenrods
Winsted
Waterbury Y. M. C
Schultze
Fox
Pierpont
Murphy
Cunnins
Ware
Edwards
Hahn
Sheedy
Mullhall
Waterbury
Magnano
Overhusser
Timer McCabe
Willard Promoter Conference Looks at Fight Site
In Chicago on February 17 Jess Willard meets with promoter Tex Rickard and manager Ray Archer amid strong talk about choosing a site for the July 4 heavyweight title defense against Jack Dempsey. Willard says he will go to South Africa if needed to prove dominance, uncertain where the bout will be held. All Stars edge Portland 37 to 17 at local YMCA. Overhysser shines with nine floor goals and five foul shots. Princeton football announces a single foreign game this year against Yale in New Haven on November 15. coach Speedy Rush replaced by William Roper. Christy Mathewson expected back from France to join the Giants as pitching coach measures this week.
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Chicago
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Tex Rickard
Ray Archer
Willard
South Africa
Dempsey
All Stars
Portland
Overhysser
Hartiare
St. Thomas’ Seminary
Princeton
N. J
Yale
New Haven
Harvard
Pinceton
William Roper
Rush
Matty
New York
Christy Mathewson
France
Giants
Pat Moran
Taft Praises Wilson League Backed By Ex President
Ex President Taft in Portland denounces opponents of the League of Nations and praises Wilson for securing its substantial form in Paris. He urges Senate ratification while scorning Poindexter and Borah for alleged impossible hypotheses. Also reports the death of Bishop R A Gibson of Virginia and a labor union plea for European strike sympathy. Great Britain lifts tea and food import restrictions via parcel post.
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League of Nations
Portland
Ore
Wilson
America
William H. Taft
Paris
Taft
Poindexter
Borah
League
United States
Senate
Great Britain
Washington
International Parcel Post
Ee Department
American Aviator Born in Paris Arrives in New York
Major John W. Huffer of the American Air Service arrives in New York aboard the Stockholm on his first U.S. visit. Born in Paris to American parents, he enlisted in 1914 with the American Ambulance Service, joined the French Foreign Legion in 1915, earned several decorations for bravery, and later transferred to the American Aviation Service, officially credited with four enemy planes downed.
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Paris
U.S
John W. Huffer
American Air Service
New York
Stockholm
United States
Huffer
American Ambulance Service
French Foreign Legion
Auto Arrests in Hartford Prompt Boston Inquiry
Boston police, tracing recent holdups using borrowed cars, questioned five men in Hartford Conn. The chauffeur calling himself Walter Marfleet, from Somerville, claimed the car belonged to Mrs Emma Kochersperger of Boston. She confirms repairs were made by him and that no permission was given to take the car. She will press no charges.
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Boston
Hartford
Kockersperger
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Dead Former Canadian Premier
Ottawa February 17 Sir Wilfrid Laurier former premier of Canada died at 2 50 this afternoon after suffering a paralytic stroke Sunday The news notes his long political career and sudden end in Ottawa
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Canada
Ottawa
Sir Wilfred Laurier
Mrs W P Couch Hosts Home Club Meeting
Cromwell social note reports Mrs W P Couch will entertain the Home Club Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 with a planned gathering and refreshments in the local residence, reflecting a small town community activity.
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W.P. Couch
Poem Exults Peaceful World After War
A Punch verse envisions a tranquil world at last, where peace and sweetness linger. It imagines terror and hate silenced, and women welcoming their men home with rejoicing as life is born anew. The speaker asks Mother of Pity what to do when this peace arrives.
French Cruelty Debate Over Strasbourg Occupation
The Boston Transcript says German papers attack alleged French cruelty. It argues cruelty lies in France resisting German domination over a small Rhine bank outpost, not in harm to Germans or destruction in the Rhineland. Erzberger resigns as armistice commissioner. Entente seeks stricter terms for Germany’s acceptance of peace.
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Rhineland
Strasbourg
Rhine
Cologne
Coblentz
Mayenca
Erzberger
America
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