Soldiers Jobs 70 Be Probed After War Claims
Washington March 6 War and Navy Departments will investigate charges that soldiers are not being restored to their old positions at government yards and stations. Mayors from eastern cities testified at the Mayor and Governors conference in the presence of Secretaries Daniels and Baker. Secretary Daniels pledged a thorough probe and to reverse improper orders. Delegates urged demobilized soldiers return to local draft boards to avoid unemployment, while costs of living and materials were discussed as factors in wage policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniels
Baker
Clark Burdick
Newport
Newin
France
Burk
War Department
Judge Advocate
Crowder
Cox
Ohio
League of Nations
Skeleton Found in Mystic Congregational Church Cellar
Medford, March 6 a skeleton of an adult was found in the dirt of the Mystic Congregational church cellar during heating system repairs. Doctors said the bones were adult but could not identify gender. No prior burials are on record, police begin investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Mass
Mystic Congregational Church
Metaffery
City moves to drive out Romani camp as nuisance
Waterbury on March 6 the Chamber of Commerce declared the Romani band encamped along the lower Naugatuck road a nuisance and eye sore. The camp, pitched each summer by the state road into the city, prompts a drive as part of the local clean up campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Naugatuck Road
Chamber of Commerce
State Road
Petition for Traffic Cop at Congested Street
A circulating petition asks for a traffic policeman between Grand Street and Rapallo Avenue after an accident on Rapallo Avenue. The spot is crowded and has seen two fatal auto incidents recently. Also note Paris March 6 report: Britain will remove censorship on business and other messages after American officials urged reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapello Avenue
Main Street
Grand Street
Rapallo Avenue
Paris
Europe
Bookkeeper Kerwin Charged With Larceny In Boston
John J. Kerwin, the bookkeeper at Pearmain and Brooks stock brokerage, was arrested in Boston on a charge of larceny totaling $9,000. The firm faced involuntary bankruptcy proceedings this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Pearmain and Brooks
John J. Kerwin
Peterson's Ointment Promises Real Relief for Eczema
A Buffalo reader testimonial claims long years of intense eczema agony eased after starting Peterson's Ointment. The ad cites dozens of testimonials and promotes a 35 cent box as a cure for itching piles and related skin sores, urging purchase and confidence in the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PRSON
Geo. C. Talbot
Penfiela Street
Buffalo, N. Y
Peterson
Buffalo
Market Closes Strong as Petroleum and Rails Lead Gains
The New York stock market extended gains with petroleum stocks leading the advance. Mexican Petroleum climbs to 178 3 4 while Pan American Petroleum rises to 80 3 4. Steel and railway shares climb, General Motors up over 3 points, Union Pacific active near 131, and copper issues firm as bonds remain steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mexican Petroleum
Pan-American Petroleum
Marine Preferred
Atlantic Gulf & West Indies
Amercan
General Motors
Atlantic Gulf and West Indies
Union Pacific
Grain and metal market reports from Chicago and New York
Grain markets closed higher with corn up 3 4 to 13 4 cents and oats up 1 4 to 1 2. March corn 135 1 2, May 129 3 4, July 124 3 4. Oats March 58 5 8, May 60 3 4, July 59 7 8. Pork May 28 50. Lard May 25 12, July 24 47. Metal: Lead quiet with East St Louis spot 525 to 540. Spelter 617 1 2 to 635 with March 617 1 2 to 630 and 620 to 635 for April onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
East St. Louis
Warrants Issued for Strikers in Lawrence Riot
Lawrence Mass March 6 City Marshal OBrien applied for a warrant for the arrest of Joan M McDonald of Boston a strike leader charged with inciting to riot after a mass meeting of strikers and sympathizers. Police allege she called for three cheers for the Soviet government and a worker revolution. An electric car was stoned earlier injuring two women? none seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mass
O’brien
Joan M. McDonald
Boston
McDonald
Russia
Lawrence Street
House Leadership Fight in House of Representatives
Washington March 6. The 36 member Main Republican committee on committees adjourned without naming a floor leader or steering committee. They planned to reconvene to organize new house committees and then decide leadership. James R. Mann of Illinois is predicted by supporters to become majority leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republican Committee On Committees
House
James R. Mann
Illinois
Maine G. O. P. Gets Ready for Vice Presidential Nomination
Augusta March 6 Governor Carl E. Milliken sent a message from Washington appreciating the compliment after a movement by his Republican friends began last night to nominate a vice presidential candidate at the next GOP convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Augusta
Washington
Carl E. Milliken
Disarmament Plan Presented Amid World War I Talks
In Paris on March 6 military and naval experts discussed Germany disarmament before the supreme inter allied war council. The same day the commission on reparations chaired by M. Klotz reviewed payment methods to be imposed on Germany. Delegates from Schleswig heard peace delegates as Denmark seeks its retrocession via plebiscite option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germany
Supreme Inter-Allied War Council
M. Klotz
Commission On
Belgium
Schleswig
Prussia
Denmark
How to Collect $60 Discharge Bonus
Baltimore March 6 The government will pay a $60 discharge bonus but not all veterans. Entitled persons exclude those with retired pay or inducted before Nov 11 and those who did not report. Heirs eligible only if the veteran drew before death. Claims go to Zone Finance Office Washington. Include discharge certificate or order, and a statement of all service since April 6 1917 plus the check mailing address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Zone Finance Office
Lemon Building
Washington
Society Girl Autoist on Trial in New York
Miss Edith Mortimer, a Roslyn L I society figure, faces second degree manslaughter charges after allegedly driving recklessly at excessive speed and fatally striking two men, Nathan Wasser berger and Morris de Mato, in Flushing last October. Assistant district attorney Morris outlines expected evidence as a prominent court crowd watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edith Mortimer
Flushing
Morris
Mortimer
Roslyn
L. I
Nathan Wasserberger
Morris de Mato
Margaret Sargeng
Boston
Careless About Milk Inspection in U S Cities
Investigations by the United States department of Agriculture cover 1,327 cities and towns and find only 265 report regular dairy and milk inspection. Inspections are least developed in towns under 100,000, with laxity in those under 25,000. In cities 5,000 to 25,000, less than one-seventh report daily inspection and many lack proper milk analysis facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Job applicant faces test of character and trust
In Harper's Magazine a job applicant for an office boy post impresses with church references yet must earn weekday trust. Separately in Washington Secretary Baker agrees to meet Knights of Columbus leaders at 4 p.m. to discuss spending over ten percent of their war drive funds for soldiers' comforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Magazine
Four Die in Wreck Near Harrisburg on Trenton Branch
Four railroad employees were killed and two others injured when three extra freight trains piled together on the Trenton branch of the Pennsylvania railroad eighteen miles from West Morrisville. An overhead bridge and eighteen freight cars burned in the crash. The Sachem towboat arrived at the steamboat landing today and made a formal call at the Middletown dock. Mrs Pattison returned from Atlantic City after a two week visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Trenton
Pennsylvania Railroad
West Morrisville
Sachem
Middletown
Robert T. Pattison
Atlantic City
Factory Bowling League results at Aetna Alleys
Russell Co. won two of three games over Kirby Co. Spinney led Russell with 289, while Edson topped Kirby with 306. Tonight Goodyear Co. faces Franklin Co. in the same league. Harvard-West Point football game scheduled for October 25 in Cambridge has been canceled as sanction was withheld by General Peyton C. March. Giants plan air trip for opening game with aeroplane firm. Dempsey Carnival to feature boxing and acrobats. Jim Rice to be re-engaged as Columbia rowing coach by university committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aetna
Russell Co
Kirby Co
Edson
Goodyear Co
Franklin Co
Cambridge
Mass
Peyton C. March
United States Army
American Club Raid Shocks Paris Baronne Denounces Action
Paris March 6 Inspector Tanguy reports the Franco American Parthenon club was raided for suspected gambling. Champagne allegedly sold at 15 dollars a bottle and orangeade at a franc a glass. About thirty men including several American officers and ten women were present. Baroness Brault defends the club as a literary and artistic organization entertaining American officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brault
Paris
Parthenon Club
Tanguy
Hhe
Baroness Brault
Spring Cleaning Time For Body Says Mrs Miner
Mrs Jennie Miner of Davidson Indiana recommends Foley Cathartic Tablets as mild and effective for indigestion biliousness bad breath bloating gas and constipation after winter indoors. She claims they renovated and made her feel renewed and urges readers that relief is easy and widely sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Miner
Davidson
Ind
Check forger arrested in Waterbury police arrest
Robert S. Reid alias Dr. Neff, a noted check forger, was captured in Waterbury while attempting to pass checks at Reid Hughes store. He claimed Torrington as his home but authorities say he is Dr Charles Neff of San Francisco and he held about 40 checks and letters suggesting possible San Francisco employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Robert S. Reid
Dr. Neff
Uniteds
Hss
Reid & Hughes R Ds
Torrington
Charles Neff
San Francisco
Kenyon Brothers
R I Bishop Resigns Rumor Ties Harkins to Pope Benedict
Providence March 6 reports say Right Rev Matthew Harkins bishop of Rhode Island has sent his resignation to Pope Benedict due to long illness. Rev William A Hickey of Clinton Mass poised to succeed and assume charge next Monday, five weeks before his April 10 episcopal consecration. The health of Harkins is given as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Harkins
Pope Benedict
Providence
R. I
Rhode Island
William A. Hickey
St. John’s Catholic Church
Clinton
Mass
Also Mentioned on This Page
WAR and Navy Departments
AtG&éWwi
Alaska Gold Am
Sugar
Amer Tel & Tel
Am Smelter
Am Car Foundry
AT &S Fe
Balt & Ohio
Bethlehem Steel B
Butte & Sup
Chile Copper
Erie
Gt Northern
Interboro
Kennecott
Lehigh Valley
Mer M
Miami Copper
Norfolk & West
North Pacific
N Y
Nynhe&h
Press St Car
Penna
People’s Gas
Repub I
Chic RI & Pac
Sou Pac
Sou Ry
St Paul
UN Pac
Utah Copper
U S Steel
U S Steel Ptd
Westinghouse
Sporting News
Giants
McGraw
Philadelphia
Jack Dempsey
American “Club
R. I. Bishop
Cascara
Aluminum
Bacon Bros
Richter & CO
Hartford
Thoupen de Wien
Sanus
Jackson, Mich
Salen
THE
Middletown National Bank
W. T. Fields CO
Chapel Street
Tel
Liberty
New Haven, Conn
Continental Ins. Co
the City Savings Bank
Main St
Middletown, Conn
Farmers & Mechanics Savings Bank
Farmers Merechanics Savings Bank
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!