Prisoner Slain by Cellmate in Maine Jail
Robert L. Mapes, 87, of Seco, was beaten to death in his cell by 19 year old Carl Win. Win, committed for arson and other charges, confessed to killing Mapes as authorities opened an investigation into the murder. Mapes slept as he was slain. Goodwin was placed in solitary confinement.
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Robert L
Seco
Carlwin
Mapes
Win
Lebanon
Berwick
Rochester
Frank A. Coffin
Maine
Glastonbury
Conn
John Slorah
Biddeford
Ter
New York
Goodwin
Lester A. Garvin
Franklin R. Chesley
Westboro
Mass
Almon Goodwin
Dover
Manchester
Chicago Reds Held After I W W Plot Raid
Police and federal agents held near 100 I W W suspects in Chicago after raids tied to an unsuccessful bomb plot. Chief Garrity leads the investigation. authorities say key I W W figures may have been rounded up. About 30 000 of a 150 000 fund sent from Christiania financed the thwarted bond plan. Federal surveillance targets a man who oversaw I W W propaganda funds.
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Chicago
Garrity
Christiania
Way
Sage Tea Beautifies and Darkens Hair Story
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound promises to restore dark lustrous hair in one or two applications. A druggist touts the product as famous, with millions sold yearly, claiming natural, even darkening that hides gray. The ad urges buyers to purchase at local drug stores tonight for a youthful look.
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Wyeth
Powhatan Arrives New York After Influenza Delays
New York on March 5, the Powhatan cargo ship arrived after delays caused by storms and influenza among troops aboard. The transport carried 2,530 army and 13 naval personnel with 1,665 men from the 66th coast artillery and other detachments, under Lieut. Col. Garrett. Wireless telephony linked medical officers on the Powhatan and Sierres, enabling remote treatment for influenza victims. Lieut. George F. Davis, a Croix de Guerre recipient, and Lieut. Lawrence Harmon praised Col Roosevelt for leading troops with care and spirits during marches.
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New York
Newport News
Bordeaux
66Th Regiment Coast Artillery Corps
United States
Robert G. Garrett
Regular Army
France
146Th Coast Artillery Corps
335Th
H. E. Young
Sierres
Powhatan
George F. Davis
Medford
Mass
161St
Lawrence Harmon
26Th Infantry
Theodore Roosevelt
Lieut. Harmon
Sierra
Col. Roosevelt
Chandler Repeats Charge Sweden Pro-German
George B. Chandler of Rocky Hill, Hartford compensation commissioner for this district, told the Wethersfield Business Men's and Civic association last night that Sweden was pro German. He had made similar charges in Manchester and insisted many Swedes here shared that stance. He contrasted Irish American and Jewish wartime loyalties with Sweden's alleged stance.
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Great Britain
Russia
Sweden
Germany
Bolshevism Inquiry to Hear Miss Beatty in Washington
The senate sub committee on bolshevism reconvenes with Miss Bessie Beatty of New York and former San Francisco journalist expected to testify. Frank Keddie of Philadelphia follows as both had traveled in Russia for American war agencies. State department papers will be turned over to aid the inquiry by order of President Wilson.
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Washington
Bessie Beatty
New York
San Francisco
Senate
United States
Congress
Frank Keddie
Philadelphia
Russia
State Department
Wilson
Move To Recall Carr in Lawrence Mass
March 65 A movement to recall Peter Carr commissioner of the department of public safety in charge of the police department for his attitude on the textile strike began today. A party of strike sympathizers called at City Hall to secure the required application blanks. About 2500 signatures of legally authorized voters must be gathered before a special election is triggered. Alderman Carr says he is confident the movement, agitated by foreigners, majority of whom are not citizens, will not succeed.
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Carr
Lawrence
Mass
Peter Carr
Department of Public Safety
Clocks To Be Set Ahead Once More
Washington reports that Congress failed to repeal daylight saving, so clocks will advance an hour from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. Farming groups opposed the act, claims of no rural benefit prompted repeal bills, all of which failed.
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Washington
Congress
Liebknecht's Slayers Arrested in Berlin
Copenhagen reports Captain Hartung of the German army and Lieuts Vogel and Liepmann arrested by the Spartacides in Berlin. They are charged with causing the deaths of Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg, identified as red leaders. They will probably be shot.
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Liebknecht
Copenhagen
Hartung
Vogel
Liepmann
Berlin
Karl Liebknecht
Rosa Luxemburg
Republicans to pick new floor leader in 66th Congress
Washington March 6 Republicans will choose a new floor leader after a tense caucus. House stalwarts expect Mann to decline and favor Nich olas Longworth as successor, while J Hampton Moore and Philadelphias Gillett are also mentioned. Democrats have no immediate choice with Champ Clark and Claude Kitchin expected to lead.
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Washington
House Republicans
Mann
J. Hampton Moore
Philadelphia
Gillett
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
Theodore Roosevelt
Champ Clark
Claude Kitchin
Kitchin
Clark
Pennsylvania Railroads Face Crisis Over Missing Relief Fund
Samuel Rea president of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company warns Congress failure to pass the 750 million dollar railroad revolving fund threatens immediate railroad stoppages and ongoing construction in progress. He calls for a relief plan to avoid widespread disruption to fuel materials and supply chains dependent on rail orders.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Samuel Rea
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Congress
Railroad Administration
Norwegian Cabinet Spurned in Danish Crisis
Copenhagen reports King Christian refused any new cabinet lacking Folketing majority support. Party leaders confer to resolve the cabinet crisis amid the political stalemate.
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Copenhagen
Christian
Folketing
Happenings in this vicinity 25 years ago 1894
Ned Murphy ends his temperance drive at Middlesex tonight. The Brownstone ferry breaks ice into pieces aiding recent travel. Local youths take up amateur photography while Park Neil and Michael Hartnett from Portland plunge through ice on Sunday night. Rev Wesley Smith new Gothic church pastor arrives with family. Charles Brainard and wife return from bridal tour and reside on Pearl Street. Meat prices fall with a hanging ham breaking Leiferman’s window. Ash walk on Cross Street improves. Schuyler Electric ships two lathes to General Electric in Schenectady. Ice moved downstream as river opens. Robins and bluebirds appear in numbers. Richard Cody buys D J O’Brien’s sice business. Steam barge resumes river service as ice clears. Middletown Horse Railroad petitions to electrify lines. Water Works warns of electricity effects on pipes. William H Chapman named to water board to fill vacancy. German measles outbreak reported in Green Street School rooms. Parable on choosing lesser evil: better to own a dead mule than a live one.
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Ned Murphy
Middlesex
Brownstone
Park Neil
Michael Hartnett
Portland
Wesley Smith
Charles Brainard
Pearl Street
Leiferman’s
Cross Street
Schuyler Electric Co
Tric Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Richard Cody
Lawton & Wall’s
D. J. O’brien
Common Council
Middletown Horse Railroad. Co
Middletown Water Works
William H. Chapman
Water Board
James H. Kelsey
Green Street
Free Health Feast Promises Goldine Test to All
A traveling promoter invites men and women to a free Goldine health test in city agencies. He claims remarkable recoveries including a man who walked after three years as an invalid and others who regained strength, with testimonials and promises of no purchase required.
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Goldine
R. M. Blair
Anna McKelvey
Orry Christ
Elizabeth Birch
DeWitt Family Recovers Health Through Goldine
Cyrus DeWitt credits Goldine with restoring health for himself and relatives. The account highlights relief after treatment and notes ongoing use of the remedy to maintain wellness.
Coats Mix Tweed and Plain Colors in Fashion Note
A brief fashion item notes coats made from a mix of tweed and solid colors including black and navy blue. The piece highlights practical variety and current style considerations for outerwear.
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Chicago Reds
Middletown
Middletown Silver Co
Middlesex County
R. J. Atwell
Arweler
Chandler
HOUSE
F. C. Pearson
Goldine Man
Lincoln’s Drug Store
Main and
Court ST
W. H. Nicholas
John Barcume
C. Pownsend
Clark Calhoon
Wm. Taylor
Myron I
Rarick M
LeDuke
Cyrus DeWitt
Zenas
Lincoln’s
Georgette
Trever Cosy Wain
Court Streets
Brainard & Logan
Gutter
Hub Ranges
Stewart Ranges
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