Four killed as destroyer Manley collides with British ship
Washington reports the destroyer Manley collided with a British vessel in European waters on March 19. Lieut. Commander Richard McCall Elliott of New York and three enlisted men died. Seven sailors were seriously injured and four slightly. The Manley, built in Bath Maine, is 1085 tons, 315.6 feet long, 30.8 feet beam. Final acceptance set for 1919. Elliott, born in Philadelphia, would have been 30 next month. he joined the service in 1905 and became temporary lieutenant commander in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richard McCall Elliott
New York
United States
Manley
Navy Department
Bath Iron Works
Bath
Admiral Sims
Elliott
New York City
Cecil Hall
Henry Hall
Charleston
W.va
Louis Cohen
Levi Cohen
Charles’ Magoni
Joseph Magoni
Merritt Street
West Springfield
Mass
Edward Chester Landwehr
Elizabeth
N. J
Charles Pierce
Lake Crystal
Minn
Frederick Richard Lawton
John Lawton
Orange
Clarence F. Dechenne
Joplin
Carl Cecil Russell
Seaman
Stockton
Cal
Richard S. Gallman
Troth
Albert Wallace Cecil
St. Louis
Ralph H. Christie
Yeoman
Ida Christie
Calais
John D. Mercer
Bernado
Edward H. Peters
John T. Peters
Lawrence Street
New Haven
Conn
John F. Gumm
South
Minneapolis
Philadelphia
Naval Service
German Destroyers Believed Sunk After Dunkirk Bombardment
British admiralty said two German destroyers and two torpedo boats likely sunk after a ten minute Dunkirk bombardment off the French coast. Two British destroyers and three French destroyers fought the German squadron. one British destroyer damaged but limped to port. Some German sailors were picked from the water. French casualties were zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Dunkirk
London
Zeebrugze
Notice to Postmasters on Handling Dead Addressee Mail
Postmasters nationwide were instructed by the post office department to observe envelope instructions from the disbursing clerk bureau of war risk insurance treasury department. Letters must not be delivered to anyone but the addressee on written authority. if the addressee is dead, return the letter to sender with date of death shown if known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office Department
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Treasury Department
Seven Inch Chest Expansion Sets Local Record
Earl E. Tucker of Hebron, age 18, 5 feet 8 inches, 138 pounds, appeared at the New Haven recruiting station today. His chest expansion measured nearly seven inches, from 32 to 38½ inches, and local physicians say the expansion breaks all records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Earl E. Tucker
Hebron
Tucker
Move Expected for Medical Training Camp to Fort Oglethorpe
Rumors say the medical officers training camp will shift from Fort Riley Kansas to Fort Oglethorpe Georgia. Officials at the training headquarters acknowledge the proposal but expect no official word for about ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Riley
Kan
Fort Oglethorpe
Medical Officers’ Training
Ships In Baltimore Taken Over
In a heavy rain today the American flag was raised over five Dutch ships in Baltimore harbor. Representatives from the customs service and the immigration department attended the ceremony. American sailors were placed aboard the seized vessels.
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Baltimore
Customs Service
Immigration Department
Americal
President would gain sweeping wartime seizure powers
Washington reports Senator Chamberlain introduced a War Department bill granting the president near blanket authority to seize real and personal property nationwide for national security and wartime needs. The measure, referred to the Senate military affairs committee, faces strong opposition over its broad scope and emergency powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chamberlain
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Congress
War Department
United States
Military Committee
Senate
Crowell
Tilson May Not Run For Congress This Year
New Haven reports Congressman John Q Tilson will not seek re election this year. He is expected to take a lucrative position in the U S munitions department in Washington, aligning with his arms and military expertise and garnering support from both Republican and Democratic colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
John Q. Tilson
Congress
Munitions Department of the
United States
Washington
Committee On
Military Affairs
House
Frachtenberg Not Dismissed From Public Info Work
Washington March 21 Leo J Frauchtenberg a naturalized Austrian employed by the government publicity bureau on translation work has never at any time translated president s messages George Creel chairman of the committee on public information stated today Frachtenberg will not be dismissed Frachtenberg had been discharged from a government department for disloyal utterances and was now employed by Creel as a translator of the president s messages for foreign consumption
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leo J. Frachtenberg
Government Publicity Bureau
George Creel
Committee On Public Information
Salvatore Nanni Registered as Alien Opts for Accented
Waterbury reports Salvatore Nanni, not an American citizen, registered under draft rules as an alien and exempt. He waived exemption when called, passed examination, and proceeds to Camp Devens for next steps. He comes from a family of patriots with six brothers in the Italian army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beas
Waterbury
Salvatore Nanni
Camp Devens
Weterbury
Salvatore
Prohibition Bill Drafted In New York Legislature
A state wide prohibition bill aims to wipe out whiskey by December 31 1918 and restrict liquor sales to light wine and beer for all time The measure is being drafted this afternoon by the committee on taxation and retrenchment as a substitute for the current prohibition bill Chairman Emerson said the bill would likely be ready later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liauor
New York
Albany
N. Y
New York State
Committee On Taxation
Emerson
Allies Gain Control Of U S Food Markets Says Official
Washington March 21 A statement by TInserh B. Catton head of the meat division of the Food Administration testifying before the Senate Agricultural Committee says allies have control over foodstuffs and no mice can be fixed on rations unless the allies approve. He adds that allies are key buyers whose influence really shapes the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliee
Ti. S. Fasd
Washington
Inday
United States
Tinserh B. Catton
Meat Division
The
Food Administration
Serste Agricultural Committee
Cotton
Death in Hartford Jail After Forgery Charge
George A. O Connor of Hartford arrested on charge of issuing a worthless check drawn on a local bank. He committed death by his own action in cell within fifteen minutes of being placed in lockup by hanging with a necktie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Hertford
George A. O’ceonnor
Hanvine
Government takes control of Dutch ship in Philadelphia harbor
Philadelphia March 21 government officials seized a single Dutch vessel lodged in the harbor. The crew will be released under probation later today after authorities assume control and assess the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
War Finance Bill Passed by House
Washington March 21 The war finance corporation bill creating a federal agency to finance war industries during the conflict passed the house after four days of debate. It differs from the senate version mainly in $2 billion vs $4 billion bond authority and five vs seven members on the securities committee.
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Washington
War Finance Corporation
House
Congress
Senate
Capital Securities Committee
Kitchin
LaFollette
Mason
Illinois
Capitol
Western Front Active as German War Office Reports
German war office says artillery on the western front has intensified with Austro-Hungarian guns joining the barrage. Fighting rages across Dixmude to La Bassee and north of Rheims, Verdun, and Apremont with heavy losses cited.
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German War Office
Amsterdam
Western
Berlin
Dixmude
la Bassee
Oise
Rheims
Champagne
Verdun
Apremont
Woerve Plain
Parroy Wood
War Office
French Front Bombarded As Germans Repulsed
Paris reports intense bombardment across a wide stretch of the French front including Rheims Champagne and Verdun sectors. A German attack between Courieres wood and Bezonaux failed after French fire. German prisoners were captured and French raiders entered some German trenches near Arracourt.
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Paris
War Office
Rheims
Champagne
Meuse
Verdun
Courieres Wood
BeZonaux
Lorraine Front
Ailette Alley
Arracourt
Plenty of Coal Carrying Ships Arranged for New England
Washington officials announced after a conference that the shipping board and the railroad administration have secured adequate tonnage to move coal to New England. General McAdoo, Hurley, Colby, and Franklin of the International Mercantile Marine confirmed the plan to prevent interruptions in coal shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England
General McAdoo
Hurley
Bainbridge Colby
The
Shipping Board
P. A. S. Franklin
International Mercantile Marine
Railroad Administration
Sealed Presidential Message Placed Before Senate
Washington March 21 a sealed communication from President Wilson labeled executive was laid before the Senate in executive session. The contents and date were not revealed fueling speculation it concerns treaty matters with expectations of an immediate session to discuss it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Wilson
Senate halts wheat row to tackle war bills
Washington March 21 Senate temporarily sidetracked the $2.50 wheat issue under Senator Chamberlain of Oregon and turned its focus to wartime measures. The first bill granted the president broad powers over the lumber industry to accelerate aircraft and shipping programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Chamberlain
Oregon
Senate
War Department
Reverend Waldron Sentenced to 15 Years in Atlanta Penitentiary
Burlington Vermont report states Rev. Clarence H. Waldron was sentenced to 15 years in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta after conviction on a sedition charge. The sentence was pronounced by Judge Harland B. Howe in the federal district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldron
Burlington
Clarence H. Waldron
Federal Penitentiary
Atlanta
Harland B. Howe
Federal District Court
Hopes for Sunday Baseball in New York State
Albany March 21 The senate code committee favorably reported the Lawson bill easing Sunday baseball, reviving hopes that Sunday games may be permitted in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
State of
New York
Senate Code Committee
Fishing Quarrels With Canada Ended
Washington reports that fishing disputes with Canada dating from the Revolutionary War have been resolved by international fisheries conferences in which Secretary Redfield participated. The agreement grants reciprocal port privileges to Canadian motorfishing and licensed sailing vessels in U S harbors and American vessels in Canadian ports. Remaining issues will be settled after hearings on the Pacific coast this summer. Redfield urged full vessel operation amid food shortages, noting U S per capita fish consumption lags behind Canada and Britain and that Britain seeks to boost its intake to 200 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Canada
International Fisheries Conferences
Commerce Redfield
House
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
Redfield
Pacific
United States
Great Britain
Outburst Against I. W. W. in Senate Debate
In Washington March 21 a vehement Senate exchange focused on a bill to empower the president to seize lumber supplies. Senator Jones of Washington argued the lumber industry faces real difficulties and blamed the I. W. W. for hampering government programs, urging spies to be punished. Senator Borah of Idaho accused Big Bill Haywood of long criminal ties and urged punishment as government evidence mounted.
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Washington
Senate
Senator Jones
I W. W
Jones
Borah
Idaho
Big Bill Haywood
Road Drivers Stakes Promoted by Hartford Club
The Hartford Road Drivers Club, active for ten years, opens two trotting and two pacing stakes ending April 1. Entrants pay six small installments with no deductions from winnings. all entrance and added money goes to the purse, aiming to attract large entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Road Drivers’ Club
Joe Ray Sets Indoor Three-Quarter Mile Record
New York March 21 Joe Ray the Chicago flash today holds a new world indoor record for the three quarter mile sprint. At the Wana maker Institute games last night Ray covered the distance in three minutes 445 seconds beating the previous mark of 3 minutes 7 seconds.
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New York
Joe Ray
Chicago Flash
Wanamaker Institute
Ray
Girl Sent to Home by Hartford Judge for Incorrigibility
Charlotte Mallory a 17 year old girl was committed to the House of the Good Shepherd in Hartford by Judge Edlund at noon for incorrigibility. Placed on probation days earlier under Probation Officer Miss Hall she proved ungovernable and was sent to an institution after starting work at the Russell Company last Tuesday morning but leaving in the afternoon for her own sake and benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Mallory
House of the Good Shepherd
Hartford
Edlund
Miss Hall
The
Russell Co
Governor Threatened Over Bryan Speech at Dry Federation
In Indianapolis on March 21 an unsigned letter threatened Governor James P. Goodrich. The message warned of violence if he did not stop William Jennings Bryan from speaking at the National Dry Federation meeting on April 2, to launch a nationwide prohibition campaign. The letter was sent to the U.S. Department of Justice for investigation.
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Indianapolis
Ind
James P.goodrich
United States Department of Justice
William Jennings Bryan
National Dry Federation
Suspected German Agent Arrested in Derby
H J Stanley was arrested on a technical charge of theft from a jewelry store. He is suspected of being a German agent. Justice officials in New Haven were notified. In his Ansonia hotel room were two maps of coastlines, a compass, a typewriter, and a second map of New Jersey. Stanley is held without bonds.
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Derby
H. J. Stanley
Department of Justice
New Haven
Stanley
Ansonia
Long Island
New Jersey
James B. Cone Dies at 82 in Hartford Community
James B. Cone former U S vice consul at Lyons France and longtime Brewster Carriage executive in Hartford died yesterday at age 82. A Yale 1857 graduate, he was active in many local institutions and philanthropic efforts.
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James B. Cone
Hartford
Conn
United States
Lyons
France
Brewster Carriage Manufacturing Company
Yale
Gun Club Buys 50 Acre Saybrook Rifle Range
Westbrook March 21 announcement that the Westbrook Gun Club with 1600 members from lower Middlesex towns has acquired 50 acres near the Saybrook Essex highway in Saybrook to be used as a rifle range.
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Gun Club
Westbrook
Middlesex County
Saybrook-Essex Highway
Saybrook
President Signs Railroad Bill
Washington March 21 the railroad bill passed through a stormy congress phase and was signed by the president at the White House this afternoon. It creates a 500 million revolving fund for new equipment extensions and other needs during federal wartime control. Compensation is based on average earnings of 1915 1916 and 1917 and is projected near 950 million annually. The measure guarantees return of railroads to private ownership 21 months after the war ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
White House
General Wood Back From France Wounded Yet Recovered
Major General Leonard Wood and Major General J Franklin Bell returned by liner from a French port. Wood, commander of the 89th division at Camp Funston, Kan, said he has fully recovered from shell wounds. Bell, head of the 77th division at Camp Upton, L I, spoke of the troops in France being in splendid condition and they would report to the War Department in Washington.
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Atlantic
Leonard Wood
France
J. Franklin Bell
Wood
National Army
Wih
Camp Funston
Kan
Bell
Camp Upton
L. I
Washington
War Department
Descendant of Israel Putnam Makes Good
David E. Putnam of Brookline Massachusetts, descendant of Israel Putnam and Lafayette squadron member, credited with downing two more German planes and promoted to sergeant in the French army. He previously earned the War Cross with Palms after solo patrols against Albatross monoplanes and two seated machines, with a fifth confirmed on a German air drome but not officially credited.
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Paris
David E. Putnam
Brookline
Mass
Israel Putnam
Lafayette
Debate on Japanese Intervention in Siberia and Russia
The Public notes that Britain France and Italy may back Japanese action in Siberia. It argues Japan seeks to secure Pacific and Chinese interests, questions motives, and warns against underestimating Russia. The piece urges honest debate, caution, and maintaining friendly channels with Russia even if intervention proceeds.
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New York
Great Britain
France
Italy
Siberia
Japan
Vladivostok
Pacific
Siberian
China
Pacific Islands
Russian
Ottoman Empire
Russia
Coffee and Food in War Time
The New York Sun argues against classifying coffee as a luxury in the U S. It is essential to many and a food saver, providing nourishment for breakfast or lunch. Experiments suggest bread and coffee can be more beneficial than bread and meat, and the U S should allow free coffee imports as wartime prices rise elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Brazil
United States
Stock Market Opens Irregular with Gains in Many Issues
New York March 21 irregular early trading marked by gains in several names. American Car & Foundry active at 76 1 2, Industrial Alcohol up to 124 3 4, Distillers Securities to 40 3 8, and Steel common to 91 1 4. Liberty bonds dominant as trading in bonds broadens, with seconds at 97.06 and 3 1 2s near 98.06. Central Leather weakens, Reading fluctuates, and money loaning holds at 4 1 2 per cent.
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New York
American Car & Foundry
Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Marine
Liberty
Reading
Canadian Pacific
Union Pacific
Metal Market Report Yields Quiet Lead and Steady Spelter
New York metal prices show lead subdued with spot 714 to 1 2 and March 729 to 735 and April 715 to 730. Spelter remains dull with spot 735 to 745 and March and April 735 to 745.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clearing House Statement in New York Banking Report
Sub treasuries show debits of 88139 and exchanges totaling 520338 with 21 balances at 43101791. The report lists New York figures for March 21 including debit activity and overall ledger totals.
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Clearing House
New York
Sub-treasury
Women Gain Vote in Texas Primary Elections
Austin March 21 The Texas Senate passed a bill granting women the right to vote in primary elections. The measure has already cleared the House and Governor Hobby is expected to sign.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
State Senate
House
Hobby
Obituary Mrs Mary E McPherson Dies in Brooklyn
Mrs Mary E wife of John J Mc Pherson of 160 Main street died in Brooklyn New York last night Survived by two sons Theron Geer of Park street Middletown and David Geer of Rye New York and a daughter Mrs Freeman of Flagstaff Arizona Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed
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Mary E. McPherson
Mary E
John J. McPherson
Main Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Theron Geer
Park Street
Middletown
David Geer
Rye
Mrs. Freeman
Flagstaff
Arizona
Funeral for Stillman B Doolittle Held in Local Chapel
The funeral for Stillman B Doolittle was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the mortuary chapel of A. L. Southmay. Rev. W. D. Beach of the First Methodist church conducted the services. The body was then taken to Wallingford for cemetery services at 3 30 where interment occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillman B. Doolittle
A. L. Southmay
W. D. Beach
First Methodist Church
Wallingford
Epworth League Social at M E Church
The Epworth league will hold a social in the parlors of the M E church on Friday evening March 22. War sandwiches and coffee will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. E
Superstition Seen Deep in Kentucky Mountains
A Louisville Courier-Journal writer argues superstition is an ancient societal element still widespread in Kentucky’s rural mountains. Signs aim to foster better morals and living, promote politeness, and guide courtship toward marriage, with mountaineers showing strong religious devotion when interpreting religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Louisville Courier-Journal
Small Pox Case in New Britain Quarantined
A Polish servant girl in the home of William H. Judd assistant treasurer of the New Britain National Bank contracted a mild small pox case. The house is quarantined to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
William H. Judd
New Britain National Bank
Freights Collide On Local Siding In Connecticut Incident
A freight collision occurred on the Air Line between New Haven and Willimantic at Prospect Street siding as engine 224 backing with eight trap rock cars struck caboose 205, derailing 224 and throwing the caboose. No injuries. Flagman escaped danger. Wrecking crews cleared tracks after 3 pm. westbound train delayed 29 minutes. eastbound 14 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newven
Willimantic
Prospect Street
Air Line
Reeds’ Gap
New Haven
High School Notes and Upcoming Events
An assembly is planned for tomorrow. Dancing occurred this morning at second recess with music by William Cronin. Thrift Stamp committee members spoke on buying stamps. Miss Bennett’s drawing and mechanical drawing classes are making posters for Smileage Books to aid soldiers. Lieutenant Collier, a former French Army serviceman, will speak Saturday at 8 PM. Senior meeting named Class Night and senior reception committees chaired by Mr LaRouche, with Miss Bidwell acting as class president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cronin
Bennett
Collier
E. Hastings
M. Batchelder
B. Hubbard
B. Overhyser
H. Duffy
H. Hale
H. Bynon
M. Griffin
C. Goff
I. Fountain
M. Bidwell
J. LaRouche
Budde
Red Cross First Aid Class Starts March 26
Another Red Cross First Aid class will begin Tuesday evening March 26 with Dr. Brown as instructor. Meetings are at 7 30 in the M C A parlors. Entrance fee one dollar covers textbooks and incidentals. Members should bring notebooks and pencils. A few vacancies remain. for enrollment, telephone Mrs H L Dow at 1240.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Dr. Brown
H. L. Dow
Princess Theatre Presents New Change of Pictures Tonight
The Princess theatre opens with a complete new program featuring Jere McAuliffe's Musical Revue company presenting Fix in a Fix tonight and The Claim Agent as Friday's feature. Each day showcases an entire change of program scenery and costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Jere McAuliffe
Florist ad with Easter lilies and plants for rent
Joseph Intravana Florist advertises roses carnations fuchsias sweet peas and daffodils with Easter lilies at 200 a blossom. Also offers azaleas palms Boston ferns and flowering plants with palms for rent at St Aloysius building and Greenhouse 50 Ferry Street with listed telephone numbers 3842 and 3832.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Intravana
St.Aloysius
Ferry Street
City Briefs Missing Doctor List and Guild Meeting
Dr Petrocelli's name was omitted from the disaster duty roster. The St Andrews Guild will meet with Mrs Dittman on Durham avenue Friday afternoon. Also adv offering insurance with Guy Rice 269 Main St. W L Larish of the Orange police department called on Chief Inglis this morning. Spring opened today officially and spontaneously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrocelli
St. Andrew’s Guild
Dittman
Durham Avenue
Guy & Rice
Main St
Adv
W. L. Larish
Police
D Ment of
Orange
Inglis
Nearing Indicted In Espionage Act Case In New York
Scott Nearing and other officials of the American Socialist association were indicted here this afternoon on charges of violating the espionage act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Nearing
New York
The
American Socialist Association
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Western Front
International Fisheries Conference
Sporting News
General Wood
General Bel
Armes
Brookline, Mass
Richter & Company
Bankers and Brokers
New York Stock Exchange
Central Row
Alaska Gold
Amer Tel & Tel
Anaconda
Am Smelter
Am Locobo
Car Foundry
AT &S Fe
Balt & Ohio
Bethlehem Steel B
Butte & Sup
C&o
Erie
Lehigh Valley
Kennecott
Miami
St Carls
Penna
Repub I & Ss
Sou Pac Baz
Sou Ry
St Paul
Utah Copper
UN Fac
U S Steel
Middlefield
Reed’s Gap
Andrew Jacobson
North Cromwell
Iudition
Grand Theatre
James T. Caffrey
Cromwell
Willow Baby Carriage
Vening Press
Gobley
Agostini
North Main St
Y. Washington St
Spain
Veniences
Leo B. Santangelo
H. I. Nettleton
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