Baker Gets Taste of Thrills of War
Secretary of War Baker visits American trenches in France on March 19. A German shell exploded close to his car, giving him a firsthand view of war along No Man's Land as allied airplanes circled overhead. He chatted with Ohioans, visited a hospital where Captain Archibald Roosevelt lies wounded, and observed shell wreckage and devastated villages while wearing a steel helmet in the trenches.
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France
Baker
No Man’s Land
Mr. Baker
Archibald Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Riverters Return to Work After Shipyard Walkout
In Baltimore ninety percent of the 400 inverters caulkers and other ship workers returned to work at the dry docks and shipbuilding company after a strike was called off. Labor leaders cite a misunderstanding as the cause of the walkout and say the remainder learned of the settlement later.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Dry Docks and
California Syrup of Figs Promises Safe Remedy for Constipated Child
A nineteenth century consumer notice touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe child remedy. It claims the product prevents illness and feverish conditions when a child is constipated, appealing to worried parents with assurances of health benefits.
Senate Debates $2.50 Wheat Price Fight Continues
Washington lawmakers clash over a Gore amendment to raise wheat price to 2.50 per bushel. Hoover signals potential consumer harm and no shortage expected. Debate hints at broader distrust of government price fixing amid a large crop and pending legislation.
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Washington
Senate
Gore
Oklahoma
Agriculture Committee
Aeanton
Congress
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Food Administration
Senate Agriculture Committee
Commission
No Trading With Enemy Rule On International Money Orders
Washington reports the government requires a signed statement with every international money order application. The form declares no trading with any enemy or ally of enemy of the United States and must accompany the money order application and be filed with it.
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Washington
Post Office Department
United States
Comfort and fit in our optical mounting options
Our Optical Department offers practical mounting styles and frames with broad mechanical experience to cure glasses that slip or sit crooked. Eyewear can cause sore noses and ears, but expert sight correction remains effective with properly fitted frames and care.
Painted Yellow and Black in Minerva Kidnapping Case
Marshalltown Iowa March 20 investigation failed to identify masked men who abducted Raymond Hall from his home and drove him eight miles into the country where they painted him with yellow and black paint and left him to walk home Hall, married March 12 in Des Moines, had asked exemption the day before the draft contingent went to Camp Dodge February 26.
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Marshalltown
Raymond Hall
Minerva
Hall
Camp Dade
Des Moines
Promotion by Selection for Navy Staff Officers
Washington report states a bill introduced by Representative Britton of Illinois with Secretary Daniels approval would extend promotion by selection to navy staff officers rather than seniority. The measure follows years of reform already used for line officers.
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Washington
House
Representative Britton
Illinois
Daniels
Aero Coast Defense Sites Ordered for South Atlantic
Washington March 20 The war department ordered Major Norman W Peek signal corps and Major Edward D Sinks medical reserve corps to locate aero coast defense sites and balcons coast defense company sites on the South Atlantic coast. They will visit Pensacola Florida Key West and Charleston South Carolina.
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Aero Coast Defense
Washington
War Department
Norman W. Peek
Signal Corps
Edward D. Sinks
Medical Reserve Corps
Balcons Coast Defense Company
South Atlantic
Pensacola
Fla
Key West
Charleston
S. C
Congressmen Photographed on Capitol Steps
Washington March 20 the house paused business this afternoon as members posed for photographers and movie men on the capitol steps. The gathering marks the first time the entire membership has assembled since the suffrage amendment passed.
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Washington
Capitol
Germans Driven Off Near Fauquissart Trenches
German forces attacked trenches held by Portuguese troops in the Fauquissart sector during the night but were repulsed, according to the war office report from London. In the Passchendaele area on the Western Front, artillery nets were in place during the period.
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London
War Office
Fauquissart
Passchendaele
West — Front
Clearing House Statement Reported Balances and Debits
New York on March 20 Clearing house statement shows sub treasury debit 514,252 dollars with exchanges totaling 524,401,873 dollars and overall balance 50,882,804 dollars reflecting ongoing financial settlements.
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Clearing House
New York
Sub
Treasury
Seizure of Dutch Ships Imminent
Washington reports indicate Holland’s reply to the ultimatum is unsatisfactory and that the seizure of all Dutch shipping in American ports is imminent. In New York 5,000 American sailors stand ready to board the Dutch vessels when commanded, as the president’s proclamation is anticipated soon. The navy has prepared to enforce the order while seeking Holland’s approval to minimize embarrassment. Vance McCormick and Frank Polk rushed to discuss the reply after its London transmission.
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Washington
Holland
England
United States
State Department
New York
George Creel
Committee On Public Information
Navy Department
America
London
Vance McCormick
War Trade Board
Frank L. Polk
Department
A Talk to Mothers About Croup and Cold Troubles
Local druggists offer a 25 cent jar with a one month trial of Vicks VapoRub to treat croup and cold troubles in children. The ad urges outdoor exercise, early treatment, and nightly use to prevent severe symptoms, noting quick relief and safe results when used as directed.
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Chicren
Vick
Hamburg boat freight venture to Essex announced
H Huntley and O A Ely of Hamburg purchase a large boat to carry freight from Hamburg Cove to Essex. Miss Minnie E Brockway accepts agency for a New Britain laundry. Willis Fletcher Johnson, day editor of the New York Tribune, lectured at the college chapel last night. County Commissioner Elliott voices confidence in fair prisoner treatment by Warden Chamberlain of Wethersfield state prison. Building and Loan officers elected include Cherles R Lewis Frank S Hills George A Craig and Fred E Gibbons. F E Nourse of Holyoke visits the city on business. The Main and William street corner house bears a June 6 1765 cornerstone. N C Stiles travels to Chicago to supervise a World’s Fair exhibit. Briggs hall in Cromwell decorated by William Greaves. A M Colegrove sells his herd of cattle. The ferryboat Brownstone broke down and an anchor was dropped to keep it from the bridge. no anchor line, it rests on river bottom. Kilbourn Horse block shoe stock sold to J Mittleman. Smallpox scare spurs excitement. Mayor Briggs says the man was seriously drunk. The paddle steamer Springfield’s walking beam broke coming up the Sound. Midletown Gas Light Co officers elected: A B Cales president Henry L Mansfield treasurer John H Jones superintendent, directors including Benjamin Douglas Wiliam T Elmer W H Burrows Elijah H Hubbard Henry Woodward. A reflection on how others see us suggests a disagreeable world.
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H. Huntley
O. A. Ely
Hamburg
Hamburg Cove
Essex
Minnie E. Brockway
New Britain
Willis Fletcher Johnson
New York Tribune
College Chapel
Elliott
Chamberlain
Wethersfield State Prison
Building and Loan Association
Cherles R. Lewis
Frank S. Hills
George A. Craig
Fred E. Gibbons
F. E. Nourse
Holyoke
Main
William Street
N. C. Stiles
Chicago
Springfield
Middletown Gas Light Co
A. B Cales
Henry L. Mansfield
John H. Jones
Benjamin Douglas
Wiliam T. Elmer
W. H. Burrows
Elijah H. Hubbard
Henry Woodward
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H. G. Wales
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Postal Department
R. J. Atwell
Main ST
U. S
GUY & Rice
Tel
Victor Egg Preserver
Victor
Middletown
Buell & Blatchley, Smith & Bishel Co
Frank H. Smith
East Hampton
Chatham Pharmacy
Apothecaries Hall Co
Benedict St
Waterbury, Conn
Ingersoll
Grange
Prom
Plymouth St
Brooklyn
N.Y
William E. Dean
Conn
Smileage
Liberty Theater
Wrener Cosy
Borax
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