Tin derbies debut by Camp Devens infantry unit in parade
Camp Devens Massachusetts March 16 302nd infantry regiment commanded by Colonel Charles C Smith displayed tin derbies similar to French trench wear during first official review. Brigadier General Albright and Colonel Stewart praised Smiths command as more than 1 000 men with 350 horses and mules participated.
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Devens
Ayer
Mass
France
302Nd
Charles C. Smith
F. H. Albright
151St Infantry Brigade
802Nd
N. B. Stewart
76Th Division
Joseph Sargent
302
Albright
Stewart
Smith
33Rd Engineer Regiment
317Th Field Signal Battalion
Freight rate increases approved by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted a 16 percent general freight rate increase for eastern territory carriers as of March 15, with an additional 15 cent per long ton rise on anthracite coal. The hikes cover coal, livestock, meats, petroleum, grain, cement, lumber and other staples, plus brick and related goods in Canton and surrounding regions, and affect joint rates between territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eastern Territory
Interstate Commerce Commission
Canton
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ashland
Missouri River
Central Freight Association
Beer Cost Advances Hit New Haven Saloon Shops
New Haven reports a beer price rise to saloon keepers effective today. Saloon owners foresee smaller schooners, five cent portions to maintain profit, following wartime tax and rising cigarette prices, with five cent brands up to six cents and other qualities increasing accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Liner Has Close Call Near Atlantic Wreck
Passengers aboard an American liner report that one hour after their ship crossed a zone in the Atlantic a German U boat sank a tramp freighter. The freighter's name is not known. The liner's commander suspects the submarine waited for their vessel.
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Atlantic
Three Die In Mine Explosion Near Ford City Pa
Three men were killed in a gas explosion at a small coal mine near Ford City Pennsylvania this afternoon. The victims are Robert King the foreman James Gould and his son Paul Gould. A handful of workers were in the mine and no others were seriously injured. King was near the pit when the blast occurred and his body was thrown some distance.
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Ford City
Robert King
James Gould
Paul Gould
King
Americans Hold Five Mile Line in France
Washington reports American troops face Germans on four battlefronts in France with five miles of trenches north of Toul held by US forces. The House Military Affairs panel learned the exact sectors were undisclosed, while General Staff officials outlined progress and weekly briefings. Crowell said US war planes lag two months, yet aerial output exceeds expectations and draft legislation to register 21-year-olds moves swiftly.
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Washington
France
Toul
House Military Affairs Committee
March
Congress
Crowell
United States
Crowder
Dent
Railway Wage Scale Affects Millions of Railroad Workers
Washington March 16 The railway wage commission prepares to report to Railways Director McAdoo with emphasis on lower paid workers. About two million employees will gain, chiefly yardmen, switchmen, trackmen, gatemen, flagmen and freight handlers while engineers and other higher paid staff may see smaller percentage raises. The commission aims to offset cost of living impacts, signaling a wide variance in increases by class.
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Washington
Railway Wage Commission
McAdoo
Auto accident injures five year old boy in Main Street area
Five year old Walek, son of Stephen Michalski, was injured when he ran into a car driven by Daniel R. Kane of Deep River near Main street in South Farms. The boy suffered a broken leg and minor lip cut. he was hospitalized and the fracture reduced. Chief clerk CPD Nichols of Hartford, who rode with Kane, was present.
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Walek
Stephen Michalski
Main Street
South Farms
Causeway Road
Middlesex Hospital
Daniel R. Kane
Deep River
State Highway Department
Kane
Middletown
Michalski
J Peters Pelton to Celebrate 75th Birthday on St Patrick's Day
J Peters Pelton, Middletown retired master printer of Court street, will mark his 75th birthday on Sunday March 17 at his Court street home. Known for never forgetting his birthday the date also honors St Patrick's Day. He remained active until about ten years ago and now enjoys well earned rest in good health.
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J. Peters Pelton
Court Street
Middletown
Mr. Pelton
St. Patrick’s Day
Pelton
Sold Liquor To Soldiers Fined in U S Court
Dennis Doyle, a New London saloon keeper, found guilty of selling liquor to U S uniformed men in a United States court before Judge Edwin S. Thomas. He was fined $100 and costs after government agents testified to the act. A sailor witness claimed the bottle was given by an acquaintance.
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New Haven
Dennis Doyle
New London
United States
Edwin S. Thomas
Doyle
Daylight Saving Bill Heads To President
Washington March 16 The Senate without objection concurred in the House amendments to the Calder daylight saving bill The measure now goes to the President Clocks move one hour forward on March 31 and return on October 28 under its provisions
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Washington
Senate
House
Slashes Wife and Himself in Jealous Rage
John Petre, a New York pipe maker, slashed his wife Fannie’s throat with a razor then leapt from a fourth floor window, dying in a hospital today after a jealous rage incident in their home.
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New York
John Petre
Fannie
Petre
Conflicting Reports on Bolshevik Power in Moscow
Washington observers note mixed dispatches on the Soviet Congress in Moscow with Bolsheviks pressing control while Social Democrats break away. Officials say Ambassadors and legations stay in contact with Francis and Stockholm as they monitor any shifts in the Russian government and potential continuation of the war against Germany.
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Washington
Moscow
Russia
Germany
Francis
Volgoda
Stockholm
United States Legaion
Wilson
Lansing
Autoist Fined For Failing To Stop For Trolley
In East Haddam city court this morning Harold Z. Clark a garage man was fined 15 dollars and costs for failing to stop behind a trolley car that had halted to discharge passengers on Main Street yesterday about 4 o'clock. Officers Wiernisz and Schilling described signaling and pursuing, Clark claiming he stopped near the Municipal building. a mother and child were disembarking as the car moved on.
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Harold Z. Clark
Schilling
Clark
Church of the Holy Trinity
Bowling Notes Show Lyons Team Upsets Veterans at Y.M.C.A.
Last night at the Y M C A alleys Mr. Lyons team surprised Mylchreests by taking two of three games. Porteous and Ehlers dazzled as Nettleton and Wilkison floundered, hinting Lyons crew may chase the Atwell Cup. Spear still holds the high single. Nettleton hints Bob may lose the title. Next Monday Camps faces Conn Power Co.
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Mr. Lyon
Mylchreest
Y. M. C. A. Alleys
Fred Porteous
Charley Ehlers
Charley Nettleton
John Wilkinson
Bob Spear
Bob
Charley
Conn. Power Co
Navy Secretary Commends Civilian for Bravery at Sea Yard
Washington March 16 Secretary of the Navy Daniels commended Brooklyn navy yard civilian M Chiavetta for entering a burning forward peak tank of the U S S Standard Arrow to rescue a heater boy. He went into choking fumes with the tank aflame and returned after reviving the boy, then went back to work. Daniels praised his bravery and judgment.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
M. Chiavetta
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Chiavetta
Sergeant Slays German Sniper From Tree Top
In France, March 16 a veteran sergeant, ex cavalryman, finally hunted a German sniper in No Man's Land. He from a tree at daybreak drew a bead, fired once, and the sniper fell. The sergeant said the fall would have killed him even without the shot.
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France
No Man’s Land
Germany Massing Troops in Belgium Reported
Reports from Amsterdam indicate Germany is massing large forces in Belgium and has established military headquarters there. The信息ions come amid repeated notices over recent days of troop movements and planned command centers in the region.
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Germany
Belgium
London
Amsterdam
Subtreasury Gains From Banks on Friday
New York March 16 the sub treasury gained 239000 dollars from banks on Friday as part of the day’s financial movements.
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New York
U S Sailors to Man Dutch Ships
Washington reports that all Dutch vessels in American harbors slated for seizure will be manned by United States Navy officers and men under the Naval Overseas Transportation service. Naval guards stand by in every port. seizure planned next Monday with Dutch crews replaced, though no force is expected unless emergencies arise.
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Washington
Amercan
United States
United States Navy
Naval Overseas Transportation Service
U S Aviator Lost Behind German Lines
France March 16 The American artillery observer Aviad Richard Whitner of Atlanta Ga with a French aviator over Champagne sector was brought down within German lines on Wednesday. His fate is unknown but he will receive the French war cross as details of the incident are pending. He accompanied a prior raid into Germany and is the first American observer lost.
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H. G. Wales
France
Richard Whitner
Atlanta
Aviad
Champagne
Whitner
United States
Germany
White Plains
New Yorkers Celebrate St Patrick Day With Daughters Parade
St Patrick day festivities began a day early as more than 20 000 Irish groups marched up Fifth Avenue. For the first time daughters joined the parade bearing service flags for absent regimental members fighting in France. Cardinal Farley Mayor Hyvarlan and city officials reviewed the lineup.
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New York
Sons of Erin
Fifth Avenue
Forty-second
116Th Street
New York Regiment
France
Daughters of
Hrin
Cardinal Farley
Hyvylan
Secret Riders In Auto Crash Take Down City Lights
An auto mounted the curb near the fire department and struck a light standard, knocking it over and smashing five globes. The crash was heard at the municipal building and left the area dark. Names of the riders are kept secret as a public official was among them. An anonymous member may cover replacement costs if names are not made public.
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Fire Department
Obituary of Hugh A. Steele Former Rocky Hill resident dies at 52
Hugh A. Steele formerly of Rocky Hill died at his Cromwell home at age 52 after a period of illness. He was a longtime butcher and head butcher at Pillgard's market in Hartford. Survived by his wife, the funeral will be from Marchant's undertaking parlors in Hartford on Monday afternoon.
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Hugh A. Steele
Rocky Hill
Cromwell
Mr. Steele
Hartford
Marchant
Funeral for Mrs Simon Jurczak Held at St Marys Port land
The funeral for Mrs Simon Jurczak will be conducted Sunday afternoon from her home at 95 Main Street Port land at 2 PM. Services follow at St Marys Church at 2 30 PM with burial in St Marys Cemetery.
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Simon Jurcczak
Simon Jurczak
Main Street
Portland
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Funeral service for Mrs. Ann Hackett held Monday
The funeral for Mrs. Ann Hackett will start at her home 64 Court Street Monday morning at 8 30. Mass will follow at St John's Church at 9. Interment is in St John's Cemetery.
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Ann Hackett
Court Street
St. John’s Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Funeral for Mrs George C Dunham Held at Court Street Home
Funeral services for Mrs George C Dunham were conducted at 10 30 this morning at her Court street home with Rev F W Greene officiating. Interment followed in Pine Grove cemetery.
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George C. Dunham
Court Street
F. W. Greene
Pine Grove Cemetery
Lonsworth Attacks Wilson In House Clash Over Powers
Washington reports Representative Nicholas Longworth denounced President Wilson and his advisers in a bitter speech in the house. He compared Wilson to ancient Japanese mikados, warned Congress would abdicate powers, and urged lawmakers to scrutinize executive proposals rather than accept orders.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
House
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
Roosevelt
Japan
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Jiongworth
Pittsfield Boys Club to Face Middletown Five at YMC A
Pittsfield travels by noon to meet Middletown in a high profile basketball showdown at the local Y M C A. The Pittsfield five, claiming state bragging rights, faces tough competition from Middletown with ref Dick Dillon arriving to umpire. Also in action the Aetna girls provide a fast supporting matchup against Crescent, as local squads loom large in a noted Massachusetts scene.
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Fish Red
Pittsfield Boys Club
Middletown Five
Massachusetts
Fish Red Tops
Chicopee
Falls
Westfield Athletics
Westfield
Mass
Ware
Ware Mass
Middletown Boys
Pittsfield
New Britain
Springfield
Hartford
Dick Dillon
Aetna
Pratt and Whitney
Swetika
Crescent Girls
M H S Trims Fresh Defeat Wesleyan Freshmen 37 to 24
M H S defeated the Wesleyan Freshmen 37 to 24 at the Y M C A gym. McCabe scored 10 field goals and 5 fouls to lead scoring. Overhusser and Bride also contributed. Clarence McCabe was re elected captain for next year.
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Callegians
Wesleyan
McCabe
Bride
Overhusser
Hoschwick
Clarence McCabe
M.H
Wesleyan Fresh
Willard to Fight Fulton for Title July Fourth
Chicago reports heavyweight champion Jess Willard is en route from Jacksonville to meet with Colonel J. C. Miller to finalize a Willard Fulton title bout for July 4. Miller announced Fulton has agreed to terms and been guaranteed $20,000.
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Chicago
Jess Willard
Jacksonville
Fla
Willard-Fulton
Willard
Fulton
J. C. Miller
101 Ranch
Miller
Former Yale Professor Held by Germans Prisoner
Major Henry Crosby Emery former Yale political economy professor and representative of Guaranty Trust Company in Petrograd is detained as a prisoner by Germany. Reports say a party of 28 English subjects traveled from Abo Finland toward Aland Islands, was halted by German troops, and Emery with 13 men may be sent to Germany while others reached Sweden.
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Washington
Henry C. Emery
Guaranty Trust Company
New York
Petrograd
Germany
State Department
Morris
Stockholm
Emery
Abo
Finland
Aland Islands
Ekeron
Dantzie
Sweden
Newaven
Henry Crosby Emery
Yale University
Yale
Federal Tariff Board
Stock Quotations From Richter & Company Hartford
Quotations from Richter and Company, bankers and brokers of the New York Stock Exchange, Central Row Hartford, list current stock prices and market movement. The notice notes their contact telephone Charter 2600 for further quotations and brokerage services.
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Richter & Company
Bankers and Brokers
New York Stock Exchange
Central Row
Hartford
Conn
Charter
Stock Market Opens Dull With Narrow Drops and Rises
New York March 16 trading opened dull with slight price shifts. Canadian Pacific tumbled to 139 3 4 while Erie first preferred rose to 29. Reading opened higher to 82 3 4 then slipped to 83. Bethlehem Steel B gained to 78 3 4 and Baldwin Locomotive fell back to 78 1 4 after a brief rise. Steel common fell from 91 5 8 to 1 1 4. Marine preferred moved up to 98 3 8 then eased. Reading advanced in late trading to 84 7 8, up 2 from its first hour low. Canadian Pacific slipped to 138 1 4 and Erie preferred rose to 39 1 4. Steel common rose slightly, Sinclair Oil fell to 30 7 8. Totals show 193 200 shares traded, bonds $2 092 000. Week totals 1 893 900 shares, bonds $17 307 000. Market closed irregular with government bonds unchanged and railway bonds steady.
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New York
Canadian Pacific
Erie
Reading
Ethlehem Steel B
Baldwin Locomotive
Steel Common
Marine Preferred
Erie Preferred
Steel
Sinclair Oil
Bank Statement Figures Show Mixed Shifts in New York
New York bank statement releases reveal average figures with loans down 66,840,090 and demand deposits up 53,331,000 while time deposits fall 738,000 and reserves rise 9,215,350. Actual figures show loans down 81,714,786,000, time deposits up 1,046,000 and reserves down 29,847,489.
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New York
Grain Market Drops As Evening Close Signals Lower Prices
Chicago grain markets edged lower with corn down 2 3 8 cents and oats down 3 1 2 cents. March corn closed at 126 7 8, May 123 3 8. Oats settled 84 6 8 for March and 82 1 8 to 82 for May. Park at 47.65. Linard contracts quoted March 25.32, May 25.62, July 25.77.
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Chicago
Clearing House Statement informs on balances and debits
New York on March 16 reports a sub-treasury debit of 1 215 762 and exchanges totaling 80 263 885 with balances at 53 886 576. The statement outlines net movements and current balances across involved accounts.
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Clearing House
New York
Sub-treasury
Green's August Flower Promote Digestive Health
Green's August Flower is advertised as a remedy for ailments from a disordered stomach and inactive liver. It claims to ease sick headache constipation sour stomach nervous indigestion and gastral fermentation and to gently laxate regulate digestion cleanse and sweeten the stomach and intestines stimulate bile secretion and blood purification. Sold by Woodward Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward Drug Co
US to Adopt Number Plan on Casualties
The House military affairs committee debated releasing casualty figures as numbers rather than names. General March, chief of staff, argued that public addresses in casualty lists reveal unit locations and strength, aiding German intelligence, and urged suppressing addresses while publishing totals.
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Washington
France
United States
House Military Affairs Committee
War Department
General March
Marco
Puc
March
Surprise birthday social for Charles Cobey in East Berlin
Friends hosted a surprise birthday social Friday evening in East Berlin for Charles Cobey. Coal truck got stuck in mud on Friday afternoon at Wilcox Avenue, coal dumped and hauled out by horse and wagon. Progressive Reading Circle meets Tuesday evening with Mrs. E. J. Robins. St Patrick Day celebrations planned for Athletic Hall Monday. F D Clark and family moved to a Wilcox Avenue tenement. Despite wind and rain, Saturday matinees drew a crowd.
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East Berlin
Charles Cobey
Wilcox Avenue
Progressive Reading Circle
E. J. Robins
St. Patrick’s Day
Athletic Hall
F. D. Clark
Berlin Street
Mrs O Connors Visit Ends as Sons Enlist in Texas Air Corps
Mrs Edward O Connors and her son George, visiting Mrs George Cutting on Main street, have returned to New Haven. They received a phone call that both sons, George and Frank, were ordered to leave today at 4 p m for Texas, as they enlist in the aviation corps.
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Edward O’connor
George
George Cutting
Main Street
New Haven
Frank
Texas
Aviation Corps
Kidnapping Case Continued in New Haven Court
New Haven March 16. Mrs. Josephine Zemetes of Westfield Massachusetts faced a kidnapping charge and the case was continued to March 19. She is accused of kidnapping her own daughter Eva six years old from the husband she is not living with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Josephine Zemetes
Westfield
Mass
Zemetes
Eva
Japanese Slain in Blagoveschensk Amid Russian Clashes
Reports from Tokio dated March 16 claim about 150 Japanese were killed at Blagoveschensk, capital of Amur province in Asiatic Russia, by Russian maximalists. No details were provided in the dispatches. Blagoveschensk lies near the Manchurian frontier.
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Russia
Tokio
Blagovieschtensk
Amur
Manchurian
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