German Attack Repulsed North of Chavignon and Rheims
A World War I front dispatch notes that German forces attacked ten miles southeast of track and near the Avre river but were repelled by French and allied fire. The communique also mentions raids near Monchel and west of Château, plus capture of prisoners. The night was calm overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chavignon
Rheims
Snnes
Vilx
Avre
D Pennes
Hines
Monchel
Will Leaves 12500 to Visitation Sisters in New York
The will of Mrs. O Connor presented in probate grants 12500 to the Visitation Sisters of New York for the lifetime of Sister Mary Mole, a daughter of Mrs. O Connor, with the balance to the Sisters upon her death. A 1000 bequest funds mass for the repose of Mrs. O Connor and another 1000 to the Hartford diocese. Additional bequests include 1500 to a sister in New York 500 to another sister and 25 to two more sisters. A nephew inherits certain estate details and Sister Mary Gertrude is named in the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
C. Sands
Igidne
Mary Gertrude
Liners Sink U Boat Sunk by British Vessel at Sea
A British liner returning from France reports sinking a German U-boat near the Atlantic port. British gunners fired a torpedo and multiple shells during the chase as the submarine vanished from sight. The encounter occurred hours after destroyers had departed with convoyed troops bound for the Liberty loan drive in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
France
New York
Instability Reported In Petrograd Amid Bolshivik Turmoil
A Stock dispatch to the Morning Post quotes the Greek minister in Petrograd noting danger to life and property. He cites food shortages and bank robberies while stating Bolshevik authority was toppled in a recent revolution. The Greek diplomat confirms broader unrest in the Russian capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soprad
Morning Post
Togia
Petrograd
Comment On Battle s May 2 Front Report
The Americans at the Picardy battle front on Tuesday showed strong military capacities during a violent coup de main. They captured several prisoners and earned praise from observers. German advances were halted in the Drand Loere sector south of the Lys near Bethune with limited activity on the Somme.
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Picar
Marcel Hutin
Drand Loere
Lys
Bethune
Somme
Body Found In Yard In Detroit Area May 2
The body of Palla Anius was dug up at 418 Glendale Avenue Detroit area today. Ruth Schmidt, who lived at the same address, disappeared after the woman living with him, and Schmidt died by her own hand last week in High Park jail after confessing to the body of Augusta Stein, a New York girl who disappeared while visiting the Schmidt home.
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Yardtroit
Mich
Palla Anius
Glendale Avenue
Ruth Schmidt
Yekeepe
Two Die In Steamer Fire Near Orange Street
Two men died and a third man suffered reburns after the New Choreham steamer caught fire at the foot of Orange Street. Manuel Veris was at Shade Island hospital with injuries. the vessel was badly damaged. Unknown victims were aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. I
Suitoa
Manuel Veris
Shade Island Hospital
Orange Street
Millions respond to president as bond drive surges
May 2 Treasury total for Liberty Loan subscriptions reaches 2 641 631 850 with 62 million subscribed in the last twelve hours after President Wilson bought a 50 bond. The drive spreads across theaters clubs hotels and stock exchanges with replies from federal reserve districts. Bush Colorado reports 8500 from a moving picture theater and Philadelphia hotels note 90 percent dining room guests pledging. Treasury estimates over one million Americans will match the president and boost subscriptions by 50 to 100 million. Pershing soldiers aiding in Chicago mass meetings fuel enthusiasm.
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Liberty Loan
Treasury
Wilson
Federal Reserve
Bush
Col
Chicago
Philadelphia
Treasury Department
Monument to Wright Stirs Putnam Town History
Phenas Gardner Wright, 89, famed for a local cemetery monument bearing his bust and the line Going, but know not where, died today. He claimed to plant a whiskey jug near the grave to ease thirsty diggers, once sent back a bust for beard adjustments, and was believed the town’s richest man. He lived alone with a housekeeper, often seen barefoot and in shabby clothes.
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Putnam
Phenas Gardner Wright
Wright
International League clubs vow to defend territory
New York May 2 The club owners of the New International League prepared to fight to protect territory invaded by the major leagues. The Yankees and Red Sox were set to play a regular championship game at Harrison New Jersey next Sunday. Harrison near Newark lies in IL protected zone, and John H Farrell president has sought league protection.
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New York
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Harrison
N. J
Newark
International League
John H. Farrell
League
Anne
National Association
Stamford man held for bigamy charges in federal case
Daniel Byron, 27, formerly of Waterbury Conn, is under arrest in Stamford on federal charges of making false sworn statements on his January questionnaire. He claimed a dependent wife and was placed in class 2 b. It later emerged he had a wife and four children in Waterbury and had married a Stamford girl in New York City on September 19 1916 in a bigamous union.
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Stamford
Daniel Byron
Waterbury
Conn
New York City
Prussian Electoral Reform Bill Seen Likely Rejected
May 2 in The Hague reports indicate the Prussian electoral reform bill may be rejected by the Prussian diet. Chancellor von Hertling seeks a compromise at the Kaiser's request during the bill's third reading. If it fails, the Kaiser may dissolve the diet and the Prussian ministry headed by Count von Hertling could resign.
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The
Hague
von Hertling
Det
Count von Hertling
Passenger Rate Increase Improved
The Interstate Commerce Commission tentatively approved the New York New Haven Hartford railroad application for higher passenger fares from points on its lines to interstate destinations via the New England Steamship company routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New England Steamship Company
Refused to Serve Negro in Waterbury Restaurant
Nicholas Silva sues for 2000 dollars after a local lunch room refused to serve him due to his race. He alleges humiliation and public disgrace before a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Nicholas Silva
British Foreign Office Silent on Petrograd Counterrevolution
London May 2 The British foreign office says there is no official confirmation of a counter revolution in Petrograd. A house of commons announcement notes the lack of verified reports and calls for caution regarding the claim.
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London
British Foreign Office
Petrograd
House of Commons
Seaman George F Conway Drowned After Overboard Fall
Seaman George F Conway of Somerville Massachusetts son of Thomas Conway drowned after falling overboard from the U S S Mauri while exercising with a medicine ball. The Navy Department announced the tragedy today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George F. Conway
Thomas Conway
Somerville
Mass
Mauri
Navy Department
Irish Way to Learn Quick: Go Slow
The phrase suggests a deliberate approach to mastering Irish, advocating patience and steady progress over rushed effort. It frames language acquisition as a gradual journey, emphasizing consistent practice and immersion rather than shortcuts.
Baker Presents Big Army Program Before House Panel
Secretary of War Baker appeared with Provo Marshal Crowder and acting Chief of Staff March to outline a plan to raise as many troops as facilities allow. He said the army would grow as training and transport capacity permits and that 1918-19 appropriations would be discussed the next morning. He declined to set a specific enlistment number, stressing limits are set by equip and train capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baker
House Military Affairs Committee
War Department
Secretary of War
Congress
New England Nears Quota in Liberty Loan Drive
Boston May 2 New England is nearly over the top in its liberty loan drive having subscribed 97.5 percent of its $250 million minimum. Massachusetts led daily totals with 13,198,000 bringing its state to 89 percent of quota while Rhode Island reached 87.5 percent and Connecticut 39,011,000. New England ranks seventh among reserve districts despite heavier troop losses abroad.
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Connecticut
Boston
New England
Reserve Bank
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Maine
German Commander Establishes Military Courts in Ukrainia
London May 2 Field Marshal von Eichorn commander of German forces in Ukrainia has set up military tribunals in the conquered country as part of an order to restore order. The Ukrainian Rada protested while the minister of agriculture was told to ignore the injunction. The move suggests martial law across Ukrainia.
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London
von Eichorn
Ukrainia
Amsterdam
Berlin
Kiev
Petition for Home Rule in Ireland Gets Support
London May 2 The premier writes to Thomas Bent expressing sympathy for his push to secure 60 000 Irish signatures on a petition for immediate home rule. He notes difficulties from Irish nationalists Catholics and a Feiner challenge to England Parliament.
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London
Thomas Bent
England
Three German Destroyers Sunk Off Belgian Coast
Miss Katherine Adam of New York said she witnessed four naval engagements off the coast as a squadron of six German destroyers, bombarding a Belgian town, was sunk by British and French forces.
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Atlantic
Katherine Adam
New York
New York Liberty Loan Subscriptions Report
New York district subscriptions to the third liberty loan reached 682.1 million dollars by 10 a m today with New York as the center of activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liberty
Americans in Thick of Fighting in Picardy Battle
Americans are in the thick of fighting in the Picardy battle as part of twin struggles with Flanders. The British War Office reports increased German artillery activity near Villers-Bretonneux opposite Amiens, where American forces repelled a strong German attack on Tuesday. Villers-Bretonneux has seen fierce fighting since the German offensive began.
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Flanders
Villers-Bretonneux
Amiens
Mr Stones Long Service to the Associated Press
The Associated Press honored Melville E. Stone for 26 years as general manager. Members praised his leadership amid 1000 diverse members and vast interests, expressing sincere appreciation and admiration at their meeting in New York City.
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Stone
New York Times
Associated Press
Melville E. Stone
Association
How to Start a Pure Bred Sheep Flock
If you want to raise sheep start with grade sheep. After gaining experience you may establish a pure bred flock. Choose a breed suited to climate and popular for ready market. Select ewes that represent the breed, are uniform, and have a feminine, motherly look with large clear bright eyes indicating a kind disposition.
Liberty Motor's Good Work In Long Flight Test
A Langley field to Mineola flight of 325 miles in about three hours using a large bomb carrying biplane proves the Liberty motor operates smoothly with no misses and low vibration. The craft, not built for speed, aims to carry heavy weight with high potential capacity, and a 100 mph speed appears attainable. This favorable performance counters critics and promises broader use of Liberty power soon.
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Liberty Motor
New York Evening Sun
Langley Field
Virginia
Mineola
Brown
My Dear Sixtus and Petrograd Counter-Revolution
A letter from an unnamed ally leader questions loyalty amid fears of betrayal and shifting alliances. Reports from Amsterdam and Copenhagen discuss a counter revolution in Petrograd, with speculation on Russia’s new regime and Brest-Litovsk peace. The scene suggests European distrust and potential leadership changes in Russia.
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Sixtus
New York Times
Charles
Treas
Germany
Austria
Russia
Petrograd
Amsterdam
Vienna
Brest-Litovsk
Obituary for Joseph Wineawski and Thomas Duffy
Funeral services for Joseph Wineawski set from his home at 75 William Street Friday at 7 30 AM with Mass at St Marys Church at 8 AM and interment in St Johns Cemetery Thomas Duffy to have his funeral Friday at 8 30 AM from the undertaking parlour with further details to follow
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Joseph Wineawski
Joseph Wineavekt
Jdte
William Street
St. Mary's Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Thomas Duffy
New York Treasury Data Shows Key Exchange Balances
New York on May 2 reports Sub-treasury debit seven million five hundred nineteen thousand five hundred two dollars. Exchange balances total six hundred seventy nine thousand two hundred seventeen dollars and seven hundred twenty nine dollars. Overall balances stand at eighty seven million eight hundred ninety five thousand three hundred eighty eight dollars.
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New York
Young Flyer Home From French Front
Sergeant Illiam Wellman of Cambridge, 8s., Lafayette Escadrille, returned from Europe on furlough with back injury and eye wound. He boasts four planes to his credit, near ace status, recounts Hitchcock’s capture, multiple digs at German planes, and surviving shrapnel, then praises the Croix de Guerre.
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Atlantic
Illiam Wellman
Cambridge
Lafayette Escadrille
Europe
Wellman
Tommy Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Lorraine
Hitchock
The War Is So Practical
EB S Martin argues the war’s aims shift from grand visions to practical tasks. He notes restoration of spiritual and territorial hopes must wait while the U S priorities turn to shipping soldiers and food, training, aircraft, submarines, and endless fundraising. The focus is on mobilization and material effort over idealistic restoration dreams.
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S. Martin
Palestine
Ireland
Belgium
United States
Japanese Merchandise at Port Said Trade Lines
More than 100000 tons of Japanese merchandise await shipment in Port Said for Marseilles. Twenty four steamers are sailing between Japan and Port Said carrying goods for France and Italy while seven sail between Port Said and Marseilles. Nippon Yusen Kaisha and other firms consider establishing a direct Seattle to Port Said service via India Straits Settlements and China with a ship every third week, expanding to fort nightly and later weekly sailings as ships are released.
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Port Said
Marseilles
Tokyo
Japan
France
Italy
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Mediteean
Seattle
Making 'Em Work War Labor Law Spreads Across States
Rhode Island joins Maryland and New Jersey in an anti leafing wage law requiring all residents aged 18 to 50 to be employed at least 35 hours weekly during the war. If national draft moves forward, federal law would override state measures, applying the policy nationwide. The shift reflects a belief that during the war those who cannot fight must work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
One of Their Own. Trotzky as German Claim disputed
The Essen Allgemeine Zeitung asserts Leon Trotzky was born Braunstein at Wipperfürth near Remscheid in the Rhine province and studied at Bonn. It states he left Bonn after being detected in theft, later marrying a wealthy girl who then died. The piece maintains Trotzky’s German origins based on early life details.
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New York Herald
Leon Trotzky
Essen Allegemeine Zeitung
Trotzky
Wipperfuerth
Remscheid
Rhine Province
Braunstein
Essen
University of
Bonn
Allgemeine Zeitung
British Reply To Dutch Note Defends Ship Requisition
London May 2 England presents a lengthy reply to the Dutch note on requisitioning Dutch shipping in allied ports. The answer defends the action and argues the takeovers serve mutual interests of Holland and the allies. It regrets that certain allegations appeared in Holland, attributing them to a misconception.
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London
England
Holland
Daniels Speaks to Shipyard Workers at League Island
Secretary of the Navy Daniels praised wartime labor in Philadelphia addressing 10 shipyard workers at League Island navy yard. He said the man who labors bears the day’s burden decides victory, and that the need is ships built by skilled, willing labor. He praised unity of American labor and promised labor will stay in safe hands.
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Philadelphia
America
Navy
Daniels
League Island Navy Yard
Europe
Stock Quotations From Richter & Company May 2
Leading industrials show vigorous demand with steel common rising to 97 3 8 bid and 97 1 8 ask. Republic Iron & Steel advances to 83 3 4 while Mexican Petroleum climbs to 95 1 2. Canadian Pacific and St Paul preferred also gain as market ends strong with mixed grain, corn, oats, and futures data across Chicago and New York trading floors.
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New York
Republic Iron & Steel
Baldwin, Crucible
Bethlehem
Petroleum
Distillers Securities
International Paper
American Telephone
American Can
Marine Preferred
Baldwin
Crucible
Midvale
Lackawanna Steel
Canadian Pacific
St. Paul
New Haven
Metal Prices. Lead and Spelter Steady in Early May
New York markets report lead quiet with spot at 7 to 7 18 and maximum 70. Spelter trades steady with spot and first month 6 65 to 6 75, with June and July at 6 24 to 6 7.
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New York
Prisoner Pleads for Jail Sentence in Intoxication Case
In city court this morning Albert Jacobson, arrested months ago for intoxication, asked to be jailed to sober up. He requested a chance to stay in custody, saying he would not drink, while the judge offered a three month term. Becker charged with stealing a check from his aunt Theodore Rest. case continued as he promised repayment.
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Albert Jacobson
Jacobson
Charles Becker
Theodore Rest
Main Street
George H. Ward
Pocahontas Notes on council meeting and events
The Arawana Council No 23 met last evening receiving several ship applications and holding a Thrift stamp sale. The whist social followed with ladies prizes won by Elizabeth Tryon, Mrs Cl Marshall, and Mrs Lyman, and gentlemen’s prizes to Fred Ecker, Clarence Marshall, and Harry Leonard. a whist setback is planned for May 10 and the local council will attend the district meeting in Hartford with Della Houghtaling as representative.
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Pocahontas
Arawana Council
Elizabeth Tryon
Cl Marshall
Lyman
Fred Ecker
Clarance Marshall
Harry Leonard
Hartford
Della Houghtaling
Private Clark Fiancé Claimed by New Haven Woman
Miss Ruth Beardsley of Middletown, employed at Winchester factory, visited the war bureau on May 2 and tearfully inquired about Earl R. Clark listed as killed in action. She stated he was her fiancé, once living in Middletown, and that the death was reported yesterday, though officials had no confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
New Haven
Ruth Beardsley
Winchester Repeating Arms Pany
Earl R. Clark
Beardsley
Middletown
Farewell Showers Walter Before Camp Departure
Walter gathers friends at his Durant district home on Tuesday to bid him farewell before he leaves for camp. St Andrew's day school, where he has long served as rotary, honors him with a watch. Shopmates present Odd Fellows gear ring and $100. Rebekah court offers a money gift with his name in gold and a writing kit. He receives a traveling bag fountain pen and money. Walter is a Grand of Central lodge I O O No 12.
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Walter
Durant
St. Andrew's” Day School
Rotary
Rebekah
Central Lodge
Pythians Set Charity Dance For Red Cross Week
Knights of Pythias Apollo Lodge No 33 vote to host a charity entertainment and dance planned for May 23 with proceeds to Middlesex chapter of the Red Cross. Arrangements chaired by J P Hund with Gustave Overhusser and August Schaub handling entertainment and music. Tickets by Allen Holmes and P J Closson. Regular meeting on May 2 will address unfinished business.
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Pythians
Knights of Pythias
Middlesex
National Red Cross
Red Cross
J. P. Hund
Gustave Overhusser
August Schaub
M. T
Allen Holmes
P. J. Closson
Apollo Lodge
Middlesex Theatre To Feature May Attraction From Rupert Hughes
Manager Engel announces a special next attraction at the Middlesex theatre on May 6 and 7. Producer Hi Brenon is guiding the presentation of Rupert Hughes novel of New York hustle with a petite cast, drawing interest from audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engel
Middlesex Theatre
Rupert Hughes
Hi Brenon
One Flyer Dead and Colonel Damm Fatally Hurt in Dayton Crash
A major and Colonel Damm of U A were killed or fatally injured today when their airplane crashed at the Dayton field near Morain City. Colonel Damm died shortly after the accident.
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Dayton
Colonel Damm
U. A
Morain City
Fell
Damm
For Sale Household Goods at 6 Main Street
Household goods for sale at 6 Main St. Includes a three burner gas DP fire and other items. Contact for details and viewing times.
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Fc. Gall
Main St
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