Two Children Die in Moodus Fire
Two young children aged four and three, Isedore Clap er and Myra Claper, died in a Moodus house fire that destroyed their home at 10 this morning. Their mother, Mrs. Louis Claper, could not reach them as flames cut off the stairway. the causes remain undetermined. The family recently lost the father Louis Claper, who died at Middlesex Hospital about two months ago, leaving eight children. Burial is planned for the Jewish plot in Indian Hill cemetery tomorrow.
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Isedore Clapier
Louis Og Mag
Ithe
Louis Claper
Middlesex Hospital
Indian Hill Cemetery
Price Drop Hinted After Steel Industry Meeting
Washington reports a likely imminent reduction in steel prices following an adjourned conference of the industrial board of the department of commerce and steel leaders. Chairman George N. Peek said the industry is willing to cooperate on a stabilizing program to hasten normal conditions, with decisions potentially reached late this afternoon.
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Washington
Industrial Board
Department of Commerce
G George N. Peek
Dry Enforcement Doubtful in War Time Prohibition
Washington report quotes AX representative Volstead of Minnesota as new house judiciary chair, saying full enforcement by July 1 seems unlikely due to need to amend wartime prohibition laws and vast immediate fiscal legislation. Hartford hearing noted Middletown seeks 155000 to erect a memorial for soldiers and sailors, with town officials attending.
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Washington
Volstead
Minnesota
House Judiciliary Committee
Volsead
Congress
Hartford
Howard
Peck
Ernest A. Inglis
Bertrand E. Spencer
J. Vincent Dempsey
Middletown
Youthful Yeggs Hit Dairy Never Missing the Mark
In Chicago four juvenile bandits under seventeen bound and gagged two employees at Murphy Ward Dairy Co. early today. They blew the office safe door with dynamite and escaped with 34,500. In Rome, Italian factory clashes continued as infantry aided by artillery attacked Bergamo factories, expelling striking workers before a return to work and an ongoing grievance investigation.
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Chicago
Murphy Ward Dairy Co
Rome
Bergamo
Milford
Mass
Manchester
Conn
Murphy
Sabino Papino
Antonio Tartaglia
Modifying the Demand in Frank's Sermon Appeal
In a New Haven Register reflection the preacher urges giving according to means while citing scriptural guidance on tithes. He proposes fractions such as one tenth or, if needed, a sixth or a fourth to fit individual ability.
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New Haven Register
Soldier Shoots Self in Paris Hotel Tragedy
An American soldier, Stephen Dresser, shot himself with a Browning pistol in a St. Germain hotel amid unrequited love. He left a letter explaining his deed. Earlier a woman fleeing a friend’s house on Grand Street was chased toward Main Street after a late call. The report notes a chilling line about men and dram consumption.
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Self
Paris
St. Germain
Stephen Dresser
Dresser
Grand Street
Main Street
Lift Off Corns with Freezone Cure
An advertisement touts Freezone as a painless corn remedy costing only a few cents. It claims instant relief after applying to the corn and allows lifting it away with fingers. The tiny bottle is sold by druggists and is described as safe for toes and calluses.
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Cincinnati
American to Be Palestine Governor General
A report from Albany New York says Palestine will have an American as its first Governor General Dr John H Finley State Commissioner of Education and president of the University of the State of New York He will represent the allied nations that will govern Palestine and act for the group. Finley is currently in Palestine serving as Red Cross commissioner.
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Palestine
Albany
N. Y
John H. Finley
University of the State of New York
Group of Nations
Finley
Red Cross
Shipping shares lead open stock market gains in New York
New York opening trading shows vigorous buying in shipping stocks led by Marine preferred up over two points to 113 and common up 3-4 to 10 27 1-6. American International rises near one point to 70 78 and Atlantic Gulf and West Indies gains two to 117. The sugar stocks, American Sugar Refining and American Beet Sugar, advance strongly, while steel common climbs to 94 7-8. Market wavering later with mixed reactions across issues.
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New York
Marine Preferred
American International
Atlantic Gulf and West Indies
Baldwin
United States
United Fruit
Steel
American
Texas
Pacific
Westinghouse
Marine
Sinclair Oil
Lloyd George to Stay in Paris Amid Peace Talks
Premier Lloyd George will remain in Paris according to the Petit Journal, opting to stay with peace conference leaders rather than return to London this week. The report notes allied leaders pressed for his continued presence during delicate negotiations.
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Lloyd-George
Paris
Lloyd- George
London
Petit Journal
Burleson Issues Hints to Postmasters to Curb Complaints
Postmaster General Burleson releases a set of hints to postmasters aiming to reduce public complaints. One directive urges postmasters to use good judgment in handling postal matters and service irregularities.
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Washington
Burleson
An International Offense
The New York Times argues that Erzberger’s framing of Germany and Wilson alienates Americans especially over Polish and Saar questions. It asserts German destruction of Lens coal fields warrants France gaining use of Saar coal until French mines are operable, framing reparations as practical, not punitive, and urging acceptance of German responsibility.
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New York Times
Mathias Erzberger
Germany
Wilson
Erzberger
Saar Valley
Saar
France
Lens
Goman
Funeral Notices for Pease Johnson and Wamester
The obituary notices announce the funerals of Aaron Pease of Vernon at Buckland mortuary chapel on Thursday at 3 PM. August Johnson died by illuminating gas and his funeral is set in New Britain on Friday afternoon. Joseph Wamester’s funeral is from his Park Street home in Durant district at 9 30 AM, with services at St Francis Church at 10 AM and burial at St Lawrence Cemetery in New Haven.
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Aaron Pease
Vernon
Buckland Mortuary Chapel
F. H. Ashton
Middletown
William H. Pease
Hartford
Sarah Chapman
Harriet McLean
Guastonbury
August Johnson
New Britain
Joseph Wamester
Park Street
Durant District
St. Francis
St. Lawrence Cemetery
New Haven
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Chile
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Interboro
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Lehih Valley
Miami Copper
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League of Nations
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State Guard
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Youngs Hats
Main ST
Stein Bloch
Knox
Richter & CO
U. S
Queen OF the
California
Village Grocery
F. J. Bielefield & CO
Kenney
Lyman D. Mills Co
Arthur B. Jenkins
U. S&s. and
Foreign
Mutual Building
Wartford, Conn
Frank H. Lehm
A. L. Southmayd
S. Reward
Knowles Avenue
E. Anderson
Park Avenue
Natuck
C. W. Roberts & Son
Route 2
City
Ronme
Roth Electric Co
Court St
Middleton Laundry Co
Tobin
Holmes
Inglis
Paul
Middletown National Bank
THE
W. T. Fields CO
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Tel
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New Haven, Conn
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