New Haven Harbor Plan Seeks State Commission Control
Haven residents report a bill to appropriate funds for harbor and river improvements, creating a New Haven harbor and wharf plan commission owned by the state. The panel would acquire and operate docks, piers, basins, yards, and water facilities in New Haven East Haven and Orange, with condemnation powers and ten year rate setting. Mayor Fitzgerald supports the measure with Governor appointing most members.
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New Haven
of Orange
East New
Thos
New London
Fitzgerald
Harbor Front
New Haven Road
East Haven
Orange
Dentists in Connecticut Registered Up 24 Over 1917
Hartford Jan 28 The annual report of the State Dental Commission shows 24 increase in dentists registered to 1,083. Nine prosecutions of illegal practitioners yielded seven convictions. Many Connecticut dentists served in the army and Mary. The first Dentists Preparedness unit was formed in Hartford. State dentists aided draft boards and salvaged 42 men. They furnished a dental ambulance costing 6,000 dollars and aided Red Cross home service for families of enlisted men.
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Hartford
State Dental Commission
Holcomb
Connecticut
Army and
Mary
Red Cross
Spartacist Congress Demands Soviet Power in Germany
Berlin reports that the Spartacist congress in northwestern Germany adopted a resolution calling for all power to be held by the soviets until socialism is secured and pledging not to relinquish power until the revolution is assured as per Brunswick information.
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Berlin
Spartacist Congress
Germany
Spartacides
Brunsewick
Coup in Wilhelmshaven Seizes Public Buildings and Banks
Jan Inhagen reports that the Spartacides have occupied all public buildings and banks in Wilhelmshaven after a coup. Opponents ordered court-martialed while rail traffic into Wilhelmshaven has halted.
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Inhagen
Wilhelmshaven
Danderine Promise of Thick Lustrous Hair
An old advertisement claims Danderine will stop dandruff and hair loss while making hair thick, wavy, and radiant. It describes cleansing the scalp, feeding hair roots, and restoring beauty with a few uses, promising new, downy growth and stronger, prettier hair for a few cents per bottle.
Pastor Hall on Trial for Killing Wife in Saco Opera House
Rev Henry H Hall an evangelist stands trial in Saco for the first degree murder of his wife Minnie O Stevens Hall found mortally injured June 11 near Ells Depot. The state alleges motive was love for other women with his daughter Frances to testify. One hundred twenty five witnesses expected. Jury drawn. Linwood R Burbank foreman. Fifty seven talesmen called.
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Saco
Henry H. Hall
Minnie O. Stevens Hall
Ells Depot
Hall
Little River
Frances
Alfred
Saco Court House
Opera House
Lawrence E. Willard
War Department
Willard
Medical Reserve Corps
Texas
Wells Depot
Katie” Gerow
Grace
Linwood R. Burbank
Parsonsfield
Talesmen
Publicity Kills Morrison Code in State Legislature
The article reports opposition to the Morrison code for state education. It notes no consensus among the state board of education, leakage of the draft, and broader political lobbying by manufacturers and anti temperance groups. Public petitions surge as a revised copy circulates and original form is not yet introduced. Also covered is the upcoming national senior track and field championships with Princeton, Lafayette, Pennsylvania, and Harvard entering teams in Brooklyn on March 8.
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Neven Journal Courier
Morrison
State Board of Education
Robbins
State Department
Howell Cheney
George Blumer
New Haven Board of Education
Yale Corporation
State Board
Blumer
Cheney
State Manufacturers’ Association
Anti-Saloon League
Connecticut
United States
Teachers’ League
New Haven
House
Senate
New York
Princeton
Lafayette
Pennsylvania
Harvard
Brooklyn
702 Names in Four Army Lists
Washington reports four army casualty lists totaling 702 names with breakdowns for killed in action wounded and missing. Connecticut entries include Privates Pretto Hartford and Wendt August Seymour Beckley etc with several listed as killed in action or wounded. The piece notes Connecticut’s strong Republican tilt and discusses merit in judicial appointments and a minority controlling the state supreme court.
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Washington, D. C
Connecticut
Pretto
Franlin E
Hartford
Jacob
John
New Britain
Kozlowski
Tony
Britain
Wendt
August Seymour
Beckley
Harold L
Danielson
Licamella
Bridgeport
Kaplan
Simon
Magaldi
Dominick
Waterbury
Durkin
Michael Hartford
Kelly
Andrew Danbury
Lerz
Joseph Waterbury
Lipfert
Albert G
Meriden
Frost
Harold H
Dorothy’s Prompt on Authorship Shaped by Struggle
A brief dialogue references Dorothy and effective authorship. The speaker notes backstory of scraping by through writing and a Sydney Bulletin exchange about writing to influence people, illustrating persistence in literary work.
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Dorothy
America
R. P
Sydney Bulletin
Yale and Harvard to Row at New London on Jan 28
Yale and Harvard will row at New London this year unless plans change, announced today by a Harvard athletic committee member.
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Yale
Harvard
New London
New York
Harvard Athletic Committee
Relvas Commissioned to Form Portuguese Cabinet
Lisbon advices report Jose Relvas has been commissioned to form a new Portuguese cabinet. The article notes Lisbon theatres reopening and the president aboard a Portuguese naval cruiser from the division sent against the royalist stronghold at Oporto.
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Agence Radio
Madrid
Jose Relvas
Lisbon
Oporto
Fire at Winnipeg New York Life Offices Causes 60000 In Damage
A blaze torn through the Winnipeg offices of the New York Life Insurance Co. on January 28. Damage is estimated at 60000 dollars. Authorities say a match dropped into a waste basket likely started the fire.
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Winnipeg
New York Life Insurance Co
Sub Treasury Report Shows Bank Gains on Monday
New York January 28 the sub treasury gained 591000 from the banks on Monday and reports a net gain since Friday of 3184000.
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Sub-Treasury
New York
Senate to push universal military training drive
Washington January 27 Senate military committee members will launch a drive for universal training within days. The army general staff backs the plan though other war department officials reportedly oppose it. President Wilson is said to favor universal training as a new bill is readied for Senate introduction this week. The proposal calls for one year of training for men aged 18 to 25 and would feed the reserves after completion, creating a large trained pool subject to call within five to ten years.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
General Staff
Army
Senate
War Department
United States
Eternal triangle ends in fatal shooting in Atlanta
In Atlanta on January 25, Johnny Abbott known as Dare Devil, a top fire wagon driver, was shot dead. His wife and Mary Powers a 23 year old waitress are detained. a tensed scene followed a telephone confrontation about alleged infidelity witnessed by their two sons.
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Atlanta
Johnny Abbott
Mary Powers
Glass of Salts Cleans Kidneys
A health quack advertises Jad Salts and Rad Salts as remedies to cleanse and activate kidneys. It urges drinking plenty of water and using four ounces of salts daily to dissolve urinary acids, claim irritation relief and bladder weakness cure. The tone promotes a general wellness tonic with broad benefits and minimal risk.
Poslam Offers Quick Comfort for Itchy Skin
An advertisement highlights Poslam as a remedy for irritated skin including eczema rashes pimples acne and scalp scales. It urges nightly application on a small area and morning improvement checks and offers a free sample from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
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West 47Th
York City
Happenings in This Year Ago Social Roundup
About 175 invited guests attended private theatricals at the Psi Upsilon club house. The Gallant Garroter and A Rice Pudding were capitally rendered. Rev E F Attwood of the G A R chapel at the Wethersfield prison will lecture at Mansfield Post hall Thursday evening. The first reception of the Bachelors club was held in Orpheus hall Friday. The Old Maids club has started. A sleighing party is planned to Wethersfield tonight for an oyster supper and dance. A woman's club was organized years ago. a member seeks its current location. Professor Binney attended the Windsor Locks ordination of John Williams. Bishop Williams conducted the service. The Y M C A fair closes tonight with admission 10 cents. Snow and cold again interrupt ferry trips. The Portland M E church Ladies annual supper is Thursday night. Salvation Army meetings in Portland draw crowds nightly. Fresh country eggs remain at 20 cents a dozen.
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Psi Upsilon Club
E. F. Attwood
Wethersfield Prison
Mansfield Post Hall
Bachelors Club
Orpheus Hall
Old Maids’ Club
Wethersfield
Professor Binney
Berkeley Divinity School
John Williams
Windsor Locks
Bishop Williams
Y. M. C. A. Fair
Portland M. E
Salvation Army
Portland
Musterole Mustard Plaster Replacement Ad
An old advertisement promotes Musterole as a cleaner alternative to mustard plasters. It claims mustard oil based ointment relieves sore throat bronchitis neuralgia headaches chest congestion and other pains without blistering. Price listed as $2.50.
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Reds
Harry Becker
Beach
Bridgeport Post
Supreme Court
Hartman
Drug CO
Musterole
R. J. Atwell
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Madras
F. O’connell
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Electric Light and Power
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