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Evening Press
Haven Weather Forecast Sees Snow Likely Sunday
Government Weather Report from Haven dated January 25 expects fair and then cloudy skies with possible rain. Connecticut should see increasing clouds and likely snow or rain on Sunday as a northern storm moves offshore. Observed temps vary from 20s to 50s across coastal and inland stations with generally mild conditions east of the Rockies.
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Weather from Mt Higby and world news snippets
Mt Higby station reports twenty four hours to noon with max 50 and min 19, mean 29.5, barometer 29.07, water 25 feet 9 inches, wind northwest and clear skies. Amid broader items, relief bill to Europe passed senate, talks on Liberty loan, emigration, and Russia diplomacy noted along with costs of living, railroads under govt control, barley restrictions, tax lists rising, anti leafing repeal, and local concerns re beer laws and illicit activity.
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Mt. Higby
Connecticut River navigation plan under discussion
The old plan to open the Connecticut river to real navigation is under discussion with a 12 foot and continuing of navigation. It is pointed out the A cost of raw material.
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Connecticut River
Inland cities challenged by revived waterway scheme
The passage notes inland cities have historically competed with direct navigation centers and warns that reviving the old scheme would push Connecticut’s leading waterway toward becoming a primary artery, prompting reaction. The text emphasizes the bold fact of inland competitors and the potential impact of restoring the canal concept.
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Connecticut
Armies on Western Front at Armistice Ranked
Washington January 25 General March announced that at the armistice the allied forces on the western front ranked France first with 2 257 000 men United States second with 1 950 100 Britain third with 1 718 000 Belgium and Italy totaled about 200 000 The war department received the figures which also showed a suspension of wartime army court martial sentences and stated only the president could commute such sentences while they are serving.
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Washington
America
General March
France
United States
Great Britain
Belgium
Italy
War Department
March
Wesleyan Defeats Springfield College On Their Court
Wesleyan 33 Springfield College 29 in Springfield. Wesleyan trailed 14-13 at halftime but dominated the second period with strong passing and teamwork led by Ryans scoring six baskets and Hartman adding five. Springfield’s guards were quick, but Wes leans heavy lineup carried the game.
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Springfield College
Wesleyan
Springfield
Masachusetts
Ryans
Hartman
L. W. Firman
C. W. Blackett
D. D
No Russian Intervention Seen in February Conference
Paris reports from Jan 25 say allied intervention in Russia is unlikely. The London Daily Mail cites reasons for inviting Russia to a February 15 conference, including Danish minister Scavenius noting Russian troops cannot be trusted to fight Bolsheviks and advisers calling for at least 150,000 troops. American, Italian, and British representatives reportedly refused to support.
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Paris
Russia
London Daily Mail
M. Scavenius
Wanted A Spanish speaking sheep herder for 500
Ads list odd notices from Florida Times Union including a wanted herder who can speak Spanish for 500 sheep, a lost umbrella described as that of a gentleman with a bent rib and bone handle, a three story house for sale heated by furnace, and Mr Brown the furrier offering gowns and capes made from ladies own skin.
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Florida Times-Union
Blank Park
Brown
Got Him
A Toronto Telegram anecdote shows a young man caught for speeding on the way home. He faces a court appearance with a potential fine or 15 days in jail. His wife exclaims joy, noting the cook has left and the 15 days would solve dinner arrangements.
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Toronto Telegram
Harry
Spartacides Plundering at Wangeroog Island
Spartacides plunder on German North Sea islands with anarchists landing from mine sweepers at Wangeroog. A battle with the garrison left many dead and the island laid to waste.
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Copenhagen
North Sea
Wangeroog
St Francis Whist Social Draws Large Attendance
The St. Francis church ladies hosted a whist social last night drawing about two hundred players. Prizes were awarded to numerous winners including Marian Sweeney and Frank Carroll, with a Ford's orchestra providing music and a volunteer corps aiding in hosting the event.
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St. Francis’ Church
Marian Sweeney
J. E. Welch
May McKenn
Loretta Neale
Margaret Ford
Frank Carroll
R. Campbell
Robert Cassidy
J. Kent Donovan
Marie Caffrey
Howard Daley
A. Dr
Florence Fitzpatrick
Catherine Cody
Catherine Scarey
Anna Carey
Nettie Shuskoske
Bailey
Joseph Warmester
Doyle
Damm
Harris
Ford
F. Tucker
Messrs
Drennan
Kelley
Gray
Stock Market Opens With Broad Gains on Jan 25
Fresh trading see stocks surge across the floor with many up one to over three points. Steel common leads today with 12,000 shares trading 93 to 94, while Baldwin, Mexican Petroleum, and Southern Pacific show varied moves. Government bonds steady. total stock volume 428,800 shares. weekly stock volume 3,107,400 shares. Grain and bond reports follow with corn and oats edging lower. bank statement shows lending up and deposits down. clearing-house totals cited.
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New York
Baldwin
Mexican Petroleum
Southern Pacific
Liberty
Paris Railways Taken Over by Government Requisition
Paris reports the government seized all Paris subways tramways and buses amid a strike. The upheaval follows labor mobilization with authorities asserting control over mass transit to maintain essential services.
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Paris
Vintage Patent Remedy Ad for Dr Schenck’s Pills
An old advertisement urges readers to buy a box of Dr. J H Schenck and See pills. It claims eighty years of use for constipation and bilious disorders and promises relief for foul breath yellow skin and disordered stomach. Philadelphia notes accompany the brand.
Onion Market Weak and Local Producer in Need
Local onion market shows weakness while other produce lines hold firm. A nearby town producer has about 2,000 bushels unsold and will take 75 cents a bushel, but no market exists. The previous year he dumped 1,000 bushels in the field. Dr Dearmer To Lecture in Berkeley Library at eight o clock this evening on Church Ornaments and Architecture. Public invited. Mrs Anne Fitzgerald 12 Russell Street learns her son Private James J Fitzgerald is stationed in Coblenz Germany.
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Dearmer
Percy Dearmer
Berkeley
Berkeley Library
Anne Fitzgerald
Russell Street
James J. Fitzgerald
Coblenz
Germany
Obituary notices for several Middletown residents
A Middletown obituary column reports Thomas Kelly of 504 High Street died at Middlesex Hospital at 6 30 PM after a week with heart trouble and pneumonia aged 75. Ireland born, he migrated to England then the US in 1867 and helped found the Ebony Lamp Black Company and lamp black trusts. Also noted are funeral details for John F. Quinn Philomena Hubel and Mrs Lillian E Griffin with family survivors and church services.
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Thomas Kelly
High Street
Middletown
Middlesex Hospital
Mr. Kelly
Ireland
England
Birmingham
United States
Connecticut Hospital For the
Kelly
Ebony Lamp Black Company
Lamp Black Trust
London
Cincinnati
New Jersey
Fisher
Theresa Kelly
James Kelly
Russell Place
St. John's Church
Philomena Hubel
Philomena
Frank Hubel
Oak Street
Germany
St. Andrew’s Chapel
Warwick Street
Pine Grove Cemetery
President Wilson charms crowds with homely magnetism
The Manchester Guardian describes President Wilson’s appeal during his visit. Readers are charmed by his plain personality, eloquence, humor, and strong moral resolve. The piece highlights the moment of the stay when his character was most revealed, as seen in a group photograph showing him in a playful, human pose.
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Manchester Guardian
Wilson
Kidney Trouble Disappeared Fruit Liver Tablets Promote Cure
From Cape Cod to the Golden Gate comes praise for Fruit-a-tives a medicine from fruit juices and tonics. Henry Dater of 658 First Avenue Troy New York reports dramatic relief after a month of use claiming the kidney trouble disappeared and constipation easing. Priced 50 cents a box six for 2 50 trial size 25 cents. Available at dealers or by Fruit-a-Tives Limited Ogdensburg New York.
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Cape Cod
Massachusetts
Golden Gate
California
Henry Dater
First Avenue
Troy
New York
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdensburg
N.Y
Lost dog and keys reward notice in East Berlin area
A medium black hound dog without a tail or collar is missing with a suitable reward noted. Also a reward offered for return of a bunch of keys lost between Sanseer Mill and 63 Love land Street via W C Co bridge near DP Chaffee 281 in East Berlin. contact Oscar Benson.
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Oscar Benson
East Berlin
Oscar
Sanseer Mill
Loveland St
W. C. Co. Bridge
Chaffee
Four Months Old Baby Stands Alone in Training Course
A February Popular Mechanics image shows a four month old baby standing unaided after training begun at three weeks. The photo notes the infant's height of 93 1 2 inches and weight of 11 1 4 pounds following early lessons to sit up with support.
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London Speaker
Arthur Quiller-Couch
Arthur
Popular Mechanics
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