Fight to Improve Health of Army
Major General Gorgas pressed Congress for stronger medical corps power and 70 new general officer posts. He testified that interdepartmental friction hindered reforms, cited Norfolk failures, and noted hospital ships under Navy care though lacking Red Cross protection. He warned of risks if transports are torpedoed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gorgas
Congress
Secretary of War
General Staff
Army War College
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Owen
Oklahoma
Wilson
Weeks
Massachusetts
Norfolk
War College
Navy
France
United States
Senator Bailey Involved in Chicago Packing Probe
Former Texas Senator Joseph E. Bailey was named in the federal trade commission investigation of the Chicago packing industry resumed by Attorney Francis Heney. W. W. Borders, Morris and company counsel, sought immunity and said Bailey had represented the packers in earlier prosecutions over cotton seed oil business restraint of trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph E. Bailey
Texas
Federal Trade Commission
Francis Heney
Bailey
Heney
W. W. Borders
Morris and Company
Morris
W'son and Company
Borders
de Rade
Dutch cabinet weighs shipping decree amid German threats
In The Hague a cabinet conference discussed allies demand to commandeer Dutch shipping in allied ports. Government circles say Holland hesitates, fearing its precarious position as Germany threatens to sink Dutch vessels and use other coercive tactics to keep ships in port. Dutch shipping interests grow more excited over the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
Holland
England
United States
Netherlands
Germany
Government hires 5000 clerical jobs in New York
March 15 report states Uncle Sam has 5000 open positions for stenographers, typewriters, and bookkeepers, with Harry C. Coles of the U S Civil Service Commission describing favorable work conditions. He notes thousands of private Washington families are offering meals and lodging at 7 to 10 dollars weekly to government workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahy
New York
Uncle Sam
Harry C. Coles
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington
Coles
British Front Raids Reported Across Western Front
Raiding and artillery activity was reported along the British front. German raiders were repulsed near Passchendaele and Poelcapelle on the West Flanders front while British raiders penetrated a German position near Villers Guislain and took prisoners. Artillery duels occurred near Cambrai, Menin, Armentieres and Messines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Passchendaele
Poelcapelle
West Flanders
Villers Guislain
Cambrai
Menin
Armentieres
Messines
Rail wreck near Elizabethtown leaves two dead
Officials of the Pennsylvania railroad announced two persons were dead and 15 injured in the wreck of the west bound Cincinnati express near Elizabethtown Pennsylvania early today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ylvania Railroad
Elizabethtown
Sub-Treasury Report Losses and Gains in New York
Sub Treasury in New York reports a loss of 43000 dollars to banks on a day, reducing the cash net gain from Friday to 914000 dollars. The brief notes the fluctuation in treasury cash and bank interactions affecting the weekly balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
New York
Aerial Activity In American Sector On Lorraine Front
American observers with French pilots mounted bold raids in the Mont Sec sector near the German trenches. Germans respond by widening shell calibers, while Tuesday’s artillery fight remained light along support lines and rear areas. Americans used rifle grenades to dislodge a machine gun position and force snipers to abandon camouflaged hides. German listening posts fled as shells and new potato masher grenades appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Wales
France
Lorraine Front
Mont Sec
In Favor of Waldron on Trial in Burlington
Rev Clarence H Waldron former Windsor Baptist pastor stands trial in Burlington accused of seditious utterances Swanson defense witness says Waldron praised the American army and cited biblical duty to obey authorities Other witnesses say Waldron never condemned the government and some left the church when he resigned and joined his Holy Roller group
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington, Vt
Clarence H. Waldron
The
Baptist Church At
Windsor
Albert Swanson
Swanson
Waldron
Miles A. Clay
Springfield
Mass
Mr. Waldron
Baptist Church
Holy Rollers
License Exemptions Notice on Charitable Institutions
Hartford reports the state food administration exempting charitable institutions from baker's licenses while identifying the Young Men's Christian Association as not exempt. It specifies flour use thresholds and limits for gluten flour products and dictates licensing requirements for bread baked with nonlicense flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
State Food Administration Today
Young Men’s Christian Association
School Children Sell War Stamps Campaign
Nine hundred thousand New York school children with five million order cards will canvass Manhattan next Monday and Tuesday to boost thrift and war savings stamps. Each child gets five cards pledging to buy stamps, with cards turned to the post office for fulfillment by its carrier force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York War Savings Stamp Committee
Metropolis
Post Office Department
Aviator Velie Dies in Combat Over Germany
Chicago March 15 Harry Velie 25 a friend of Edward Morris head of Morris and company and an early Chicago naval aviator fell to death in combat over the German lines. Parents notified today his mother visiting in Minneapolis Velie belonged to a prominent family and was in the first flying unit sent to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harry Velie
Edward Morris
Morris and Company
Naval Aviation Service
Velie
France
Minneapolis
British Advance In Palestine Reports Stir German Command
London dispatches say British forces steadily advance through Mesopotamia and Palestine, sparking German anxiety. An Amsterdam report to the Morning Post notes a German council at headquarters to weigh mounting a counter offensive against Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
London
Mesopotamia
Turkey
Amsterdam
Morning Post
Floods Rise On Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers
In Pittsburg, March 15, waters of the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers rose rapidly after midnight, cresting at 26 feet 4 inches above the danger mark. Coal mines along the rivers suspended operations as low lands were inundated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Monongahela
Allegheny
Woman Spy Arrested in El Paso Mission Remark
Miss Catherine Schmid a German was arrested by federal agents in El Paso Texas for attempting to obtain military information from border soldiers. She arrived from Raton New Mexico and says she lives in Switzerland though she has a sister in Worcester Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Catherine Schmid
Raton
N. M
Switzerland
Worcester
Mass
Urge Use of Whale Meat in Britain
Following the lead of the United States the suggestion is urged that whale meat be an article of British diet. Prof. S. F. Harmer of the British Museum of Natural History writes to the Times praising the quality of whale steak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
S. F. Harmer
British Museum of Natural History
The
Times
Clearing House Statement Debits and Balances Report
New York sub-treasury debit amounts to 2,367,927 with exchanges totaling 522,120,253. Balances stand at 53,013,644 as of March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearing House
New York
Sub-treasury
Liberty Loan Booth To Boost Coming Drive In April
The Liberty Loan campaign will feature a Liberty Loan Booth on Main Street where bonds will be sold. A Middle town woman donated the attractive booth as a public spirited gift. The publicity committee plans active ads in the Press and rallies throughout the drive. The agricultural committee, led by Charles T. Davis, has secured Robert W. Merriam and Edwin P. Augur for the Home Garden program, with farm plots available via the Farm Bureau office. The Chamber of Commerce aided hundreds last year and expects a larger surge this spring. The Woman's Activities Committee, chaired by Mrs. Clarence Wadsworth, supports food conservation and next week’s meeting. The military committee has listed Middletown men in service. a complete roster is at the War Bureau and a public list remains in the post office lobby with requested corrections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan
Liberty Loan Booth
Main Street
Middletown
Charles T. Davis
Robert W. Merriam
Edwin P. Augur
Chamber of Commerce
Farm Bureau
Woman's Activities Committee
Clarence Wadsworth
Military Committee
War Bureau
Post Office
Obituary of Julia Jurczak in Portland
Julia Jurczak of 95 Main Street Portland died at Middlesex hospital Thursday afternoon. Funeral from her home Sunday at 2 then to St Mary's Church 2730. She leaves her husband Simon and seven children including John S. and Stanley F. plus two brothers and a sister. Burial arranged by W J Coughlin's Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Jurczak
Julia
Simon Jurczak
Main Street
Portland
Middlesex Hospital
W. J. Coughlin
John S
Indian Orchard
Maine
Stanley F
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Joseph and Francis
Mary J. Lidwell
Three Rivers
Mass
Victoria L
Anna M
St. Mary’s Church
Widow Ann Hackett Dies at 64 Court Street
Mrs. Ann Hackett widow of Peter Hackett died this afternoon at her home 64 Court street. A long time parishioner of St. John's church she was well and favorably known. She leaves four daughters Mrs. George Scoville Rose Jennie and Carrie Hackett of this city and Nellie of Hartford. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Hackett
Ann
Peter Hackett
Court Street
St. John’s Church
George Scoville
Rose
Jennie
Carrie Hackett
Nellie
Hartford
Funeral of Mrs George C Dunham Set for Saturday
The funeral for Mrs. George C. Dunham will be held at her Court Street home at 10 30 AM Saturday and will be private. The Rev F W Greene will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Dunham
Courtstree
F. W. Greene
Pine Grove Cemetery
Funeral of Dr J Franklin Southmayd in Brooklyn
The funeral for Dr. J Franklin Southmayd brother of A L Southmayd of this city was held from St Pauls Church Brooklyn this morning at ten o clock. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Franklin Southmayd
A. L. Southmayd
St. Paul’s Church
Brooklyn
Greenwood Cemetery
Funeral of Henry A. May Held in Higganum
The funeral of Henry A. May of Higganum was conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the mortuary chapel of A. L. Southmayd. Interment followed in Higganum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. May
Higganum
A. L. Southmayd
Countess De Turczynowisz to speak on war rights at school
Eleanor G. Acheson announces a High School Hall event tonight on the German war for civilian protections and prisoners. She urges a decisive victory to end Prussianism, with doors at 7:15 and the school orchestra offering music. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School
Four Incendiary Fires Endanger Arsenal in St Louis
In the last two months four fires of mysterious origin threatened the United States arsenal in St Louis where army supplies valued at more than $1,000,000 are stored. Fire Chief Panzer said fires were hampered by boxes and other obstructions piled around the fire plugs, hindering firefighting efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
United States Arsenal
Panzer
Arsenal
Probate Inventory Filed for Susan Johan Miller Estate
The probate office records show an inventory for Susan Johan Miller of South Farms district prepared by appraisers Fred Rustock and Carl Winter. Real estate on Russell Street, livestock, and a bank deposit are listed in the estate assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Johan Miller
South Farms
Fred Rustock
Carl Winter
Russell Street
Cradle Maker Describes Business As Rocky Yet Profitable
A cradle manufacturer described his business as rocky but profitable, calling it a steady if challenging venture. The remark highlights resilience in a niche crafting sector amid market fluctuations and demand for traditional wooden cradles. The quote underscores persistence, local enterprise, and a cautious optimism about future sales.
Woman Held For McCarthy Death In Auto Crash
Coroner Stephen B. Davis finds Miss Marion Gildersleeve criminally responsible for Daniel McCarthy’s death after her auto struck him on a city street while she headed to a suffragist meeting. Prosecutor Spencer will arraign her early next week for manslaughter. If charged, she faces trial before Judge Lucien F. Burpee in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen B. Davis
Marion Gildersleeve
Alfred Gildersleeve
Gildersleeve Ship Construction Company
Daniel McCarthy
Mr. McCarthy
Miss Gildersleeve
Davis
Gustaf B. Carlson
W. A. Country
Hartford
Superior Court
Lucien .F. Burpee
Joseph A. Farr
Middlesex County
French Club meeting and plans for war lecture
The French club met yesterday afternoon with a play and refreshments. Tonight Countess De Truczynowicz will lecture in the hall, followed by an orchestra performance. The boys meet Wesleyan’s class of 1921 for the final basketball game, expected to draw a large crowd. A committee chose graduation speakers Edward Daley Clyde Rich Evelyn Carlson Katherine Lyon and Freeda Zeeb as valedictorian based on excellence in essay writing and speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countess de Truczynowicz
Wesleyan
Brazos
Chase
Sutton
Ellis
Willis
Blanchard
Edward Daley
Clyde Rich
Evelyn Carlson
Katherine Lyon
Freeda Zeeb
Soldiers Granted Access to Y M C A Facilities
The War bureau reports the Young Men's Christian Association has voted to extend all association privileges, including baths, pool, and bowling, to soldiers on furlough and is creating a private room for soldiers. The bureau notes continued public and organizational response to its suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M.C
War Bureau
Young Men’s Christian Association
Lt McCasland Promoted to Elbington Field Role
Lieut Frederick McCasland Jr aeronautical engineer in Signal Corps now stationed at Elbington Field Texas and advising at the aerial gunnery school. He is son of Mrs Frederick McCasland and formerly worked as a machinist for I E Palmer Co and later led a large department at Rockwell Drake Mfg Plainville before moving to Liberty Field New Haven for Marlin Corp experimental work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCasland
Frederick McCasland, Jr
Signal Corps
Elbington Field
Texas
Frederick McCasland
I. E. Palmer Co
Rockwell-Drake Mfg. Co
Plainville
Liberty Field
New Haven
Marlin Corporation
Thunder shower ends storm with hail and power outage
A thunder shower with lightning ended after 7 PM yesterday. Large hail covered Rapallo avenue to over an inch deep while Court street saw little hail. Lightning caused power lines to go out briefly as rain fell across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapallo Avenue
Court Street
Specials For Saturday Fresh Fish Prices
Fresh salmon 25c halibut 30c smelts 15c scrod steak 18c fresh Spanish Mackerel 25c fancy shad 25c Rockpeert cod 15c smelts 15c shore haddock 12c large flounders 12c good Rhode Island oysters 50c qt Guilford oysters 60c qt fresh shrimps 25c large open long clams 40c qt round little neck and steam ing clams strip salt cod 15c large whole salt cod 17c lb scallops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Guilford
Dudek Sells Two Land Parcels in West Long Hill
Michael Dudek sells 29 acre and 212 acre parcels in West Long Hill to Joseph Geromen and Adela W Geromen. Sale notes a water main right of way held by the city of Middletown to maintain the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Dudek
Joseph Geromen
Adela W. Geromen
West Long Hill
Middletown
Middletown Laundry Leader After 34 Years in Business
On March 15 1885 Edwin Stroud purchased the East Court street laundry from E R Davis. For 34 years the Middletown Laundry has grown steadily and is now among the leaders in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Stroud
E. R. Davis
East Court Street
Middletown
Standing of Home Guard Companies Last Month
The standings list for the Home Guard shows Company A 92.19, B 90.56, C 93.24, D 91.55, E 88.14, F 84.56, G 87.73, Hi 30 81, 4 93.97, e 88.66, L 87.79, M 88.16, Deep River 95.82, Chester 95.2, M. G. Platoon 84.39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. A
Deep River
Chester
M. G
Two Flyers Dead In Ellington Field Crash
Houston March 15 Lieutenants Marmaduke Earle of Lewisburg Pennsylvania and Nile Gelwick of Findlay Ohio are dead at Ellington field. Civilian Instructor Kaiser is seriously injured as the result of airplane accidents today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Marmaduke Earle
Lewisburg
Nile Gelwick
Findlay
Ellington Field
Kaiser
French Score Big Gain Near Rheims
Amsterdam reports a major French advance east of Rheims in a strong thrust. The German war office says French footings were gained at one position while elsewhere attackers were repulsed. West of Thuisy on the Nauroy road they advanced. heavy cannonading east of the Meuse. signals seen on the Rheims cathedral, which French authorities deny as observation use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Rheims
German War Office
Berlin
Thuisy
Nauvoy
Meuse
Verdun Front
War Office
Rheims Cathedral
George Slocum Bennett Foundation lecture Monday
The seventh lecture of the George Slocum Bennett Foundation is scheduled at Memorial chapel Monday night. Honorable Bainbridge Colby of the U S shipping board will speak as a member of the house committee to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cone
Court St
George Slocum Bennett
Arthur S. Losey
New York
Russell Co
Baldwins
Comet
Raymond
Perth Amboy
Hartford
Camp Devens Notes: Death and Promotions Update
Private William Grennan of the 303rd machine gun battalion died at the base hospital from pneumonia. 11 corporals were promoted to sergeants and 50 privates to corporals in the public utilities detachment of the quartermaster corps. Corporal Henry M. Porter became a sergeant in the 325th motor truck company. Four draftees were transferred to the division personal office for special service. Pistol and automatic rifle practice occurred on the range as students trained with stationary and moving targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Devens
Mass
William Grennan
303Rd
West Hartford
Conn
Division
Public Utilities Detachment
Quartermaster Corps
Henry M. Porter
325Th Motor Truck Company
Depot Brigade
John W. Price
John J. Shinkwin
Edward Laing
Michael P. McDermott
Stock Quotations From Richter & Company March 15
The Hartford stock market opened irregularly but strengthened through forenoon with gains for Baldwin, Bethlehem Steel B, Reading, Union Pacific, and General Motors. Steel and copper stocks showed growth while rail and other issues fluctuated, readings easing in late trading with declines in Reading and Baldwin Locomotive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baldwin
Bethlehem Steel
Union Pacific
Steel Common
Crucible Steel
General Motors
American Can
United Cigar Stores
Marine
Baldwin Locomotive
Bethlehem Steel B
Reading
American Telephone & Telegraph
Lynch's Market Saturday specials cash prices
Best quality low prices at Lynch's Market for spot cash with a long list of items. Large bottle Premier salad dressing 32¢ pork tenderloins 45¢ lb fresh shoulders 24¢ lb lean pot roast 25¢ lb and more including ham sausage and canned goods from Armour's Star Sperry & Barnes' This ad lists many prices and urges spot cash only at 108 Main St. adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Armour’s
Sperry & Barnes
J. R. Lynch
Main St
Y M C A Notes: Power Co. tops Bunce's in bowling league
Captain Curran pushed the Connecticut Power Co. team to three straight wins over Bunce's in the Business men's bowling league. Dwight Brainard fought hard to win each matchup, while Molander and Dooley also played strongly. Tomorrow night Charley Ellers and Fred Porteous plan to start bowling to claim the Atwell Cup for Savard and Lyon's window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savard
Lyon
Charley
Hadlyme Liberty Chorus to Help at Congregational Church
Hadlyme Liberty Chorus will assist at the Congregational church next Sunday morning. Mr. Wilson outlined his last Sunday's address on war aims and outcomes, covering the first division, and has agreed to continue the address next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadlyme Liberty Chorus
Congregational
Wilson
Germany
Fresh steak sale and groceries at Yale Gordon shop
Fresh cuts of steaks priced 30c per pound Hamburger 20c veal 25c to 30c soup bones 12c to 16c plus full groceries. Yale Gordon 60 Sumner St adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale Gordon
Sumner St
California Syrup of Figs Promoted as Harmless Laxative
An old advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for infants and children. It claims it cleanses the stomach, liver, and bowels without griping, easing irritability and feverishness in kids. Mothers urged to buy genuine bottles from California Fig Syrup Company with age appropriate directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Olive Tablets Promise Bright Complexion from Liver Detox
Dr. F. M. Edwards for 17 years treated many women with liver and bowel ailments using a home remedy named Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. A few vegetable ingredients in olive oil, sold as 10¢ and 25¢ boxes, claimed to cleanse the system and improve complexion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Edwards
Edw
Dr. Edwards
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baker
U. S
Liberty
Countess DE Turczynowisz
Middlesex
American Red Cross
M’carthy
Richter & Company
Bankers and Brokers
New York Stock Exchange
Central Row
Ee ‘ High Low
Am Smielter
Am Loco
Am Car Foundry
AT &€ S$s Fe
Balt & Ohio
Butte & Su
Col Fuel
C&o
Erie
Erie Lst
Gt Northern
Interboro
Pfa
Lehigh Valley
Mo Pace
Norfolk & West
North Pacific
NY Nah &H
O& W
Penna
People’s Gas
Chic RI & Pac
St Paul
UN Pac
US Steel
Pta
Wwe
Westinghouse
Hadlyme
Dept. 13-N
Resinol
Baltimore, Md
Frontier Asthma CO
Room Any One
Hudson Sts
Bufaio
Cross
Ohio
Crescent St
W. D. Scott
Long Hill
Washington St
Lawton
Fisk
Firestone
Ford
Fisk Garage Co
Angelo la Rocco
Ferry
John Banks
East Hampton
Tel
Oliver Surkey
Acme
Sound
Willi
Harold
Middle Haddam
Buick
A. Hughes
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Pearl St
Young and Sound
T. D. Miller
Porteland
G. Ernest Hubbard
P. O
City
Fletcher's Stable
Pittsfield
Boys’ Club OF
Pittsfield, Mass
Crescent Girls OF
Pratt & Whitney Girls OF
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!