Government Overrules Revenue Bureau on Wartime Prohibition
Attorney Palmer informs Internal Revenue staff of a decisive Attorney General opinion. The ruling interprets the Wartime Prohibition Act strictly, deeming near beer and similar products as intoxicating after May 1 1919. The decision, soon issued, aims to halt near beer while law remains in force.
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Revenue Bureau Y Department OF Justice
Hington
Palmer
Internal Revenue Ffs
Acrs
Bureau of Internal
Treasent
New York
Bureau of Internale
Treasury
Internal Revenue
Department of Justice
Campaign to raise funds for American women hospitals
In New York on May 15 a committee at 637 Madison Avenue reports success in gathering support from about 300 of the nation's largest cities for a $250,000 drive. The program runs until June 10 to fund equipment for Serbia and the Far East. Dr Kate of 165 Broad Street, Conn., is expected to reach $3,000, with Dr Jessie W. Fisher serving as district chairman for Connecticut. other local doctors are aiding the campaign.
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The
Tory
Retown
Connecticut
Middletown Scientific Association Elects Officers for Year
The Middletown Scientific Association held its 441st meeting in the laboratory on Tuesday evening. Officers for the ensuing year were elected: President Professor H. Camp, Recording secretary Professor G. Cady, Secretary Professor How, Treasurer Thomas Hoops Jr. A. R. Crittenden resigned after 41 years of service as librarian. The association gave Mr. Baden a vote of thanks and formed a committee to name his successor.
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Middletown
Hich
Dent
H. Camp
G. Cady
Howre
Thomas Hoops, Jr
A. R. Crittenden
Baden
Probate estate value far exceeds initial inventory
In Britain on May 16 the probate court records show the estate of Darius Miller totaling $2,880,831.75 as of the date of his death. Frederick Kerlain and George P. Spear report additional stock gains since the inventory, with cash on hand listed at 7,436.32.
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Britain
Darius Miller
Frederick Kerlain
George P. Spear
GOPAL BISHOP RETIRES AT DELAWARE DIOCESE MEETING
In Kington Delaware on May 15 Bishop Frederick J. of the Delaware diocese disclosed his resignation at the 133rd annual convention. He cited a lack of sympathy with dominant church tendencies and will retire in October. Local Episcopalian leaders say the move signals a broader retirement trend among church officials.
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Gopal
Kington
Del
Frederick J. N
Shoe Bribe Conspiracy Defrauding Army Contract Guilty
May 15 in district court Frank I Sears general manager of J Bates Co shoe manufacturer Webster was found guilty of conspiracy to bribe and defraud the government over an army contract. Sentence deferred pending appeal.
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Frank I. Sears
J. Bates Co
Webster
Heinz pickle man dies after short illness
Henry Heinz president of H J Heinz pickling and preserving company, a Philadelphia native born in 1884, died at his home after a brief illness. He was known as a philanthropist and school worker in the community.
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Urgh, Pa
Henry
H. J. Heinz . & Pickling
International
Paris Bluebeard Landru Suspect Captures Wives Disappearances
Paris reels over the suspected serial disappearance of Henri Desire Landru's wives. Police report five spouses vanished in two years, with hair samples and undergarments bearing initials found at Landru's residence. Clippings from matrimonial ads suggest traps, as investigators probe his alleged pattern.
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Paris
Henri Desire Landru
Landru
Bluebeard
Glastonbury Bank Directors Vote to Buy Lot
Glastonbury May 15 directors of the Glastonbury Bank and Trust Co elected L. W. Howe as president B. Forrest Turner treasurer W. G. Phelps assistant treasurer and H. B. Waldo secretary. They voted to buy a building lot from the J O Griswold estate at Wells and Main streets and named a building committee of W. E. Gates C. F. Dean and James Park.
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Glastonbury
Glastonbury Bank & Trust Co
L. W. Howe
B. Forrest Turner
W. G. Phelps
H. B. Waldo
Turner
Hartford Trust Co
J. O. Griswold
Wells and
Main Streets
W. E. Gates
C. F. Dean
James Park
Henry H. Hunt
Stanford Hale
E. N. Llewelyn
Ernest W. Weir
James S. Williams
Henry M. Garnes
Big Wedding at Waterbury
In Waterbury on May 15 a notable ceremony took place at St James Church at 1 30 pm Helen Starkweather Chase daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick S Chase and Rufus Rand Jr of Minneapolis were wed The couple began their romance in France where Miss Chase served two years with the Red Cross at Paris hospital Lieut Rand earned the Lafayette Medal and the Croix de Guerre and the wedding marks a significant social moment in the city
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Waterbury
St. James
Helen Starkweather Chase
Frederick 8S. Chase
Rufus Rand, Jr
Minneapolis
France
Miss Chase
Red Cross
Blake’s Hospital
Paris
Lieut. Rand
Auto Crash at Milford Leaves Two Injured
May 15 at Memorial Mill Milford a car owned by John Montgomery of New Haven left the road while rounding a curve. Cullom Brown of Detroit suffered a broken leg and hip with possible internal injuries. Donald Lanningan of Waterville Maine sustained a broken right leg and arm and cuts requiring 53 stitches. The auto crashed through the railing onto the sidewalk and remained hung by a back wheel with a rail protruding.
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Milford
Cullom Brown
Detroit
Mich
Donald Lanningan
Waterville
John Montgomery
Phelps Montgomery
New Haven
Memorial Mill
Pistol Champion York Tops 800 Marines in France
Orville B. York of the Fifth Marines wins the American forces pistol title in Le Mans France on the D Auvers range scoring 1022 of 1200. The Franklin Ohio native had little prior pistol experience before joining the Marines after reading of Chateau Thierry. Corporal Leland Peyton of South Pasadena, California takes the rifle crown.
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LE Mans
France
Foces
Orville B. York
Fifth Marines
Franklin
Ohio
York
Marines
Chateau Thierry
D’auvers
Leland K. Peyton
South Pasadena
Cal
Increase in candy eating seen before prohibition takes effect
In Springfield Massachusetts on May 15 eastern members of the National Confectioners association report a marked rise in confectionery consumption as prohibition nears July 1. Eastern manufacturers have expanded plants and added production machinery in anticipation, speakers said.
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Springfield
Mass
National Confectioners’ Association
Williams found guilty of manslaughter in murder case
Litchfield May 15 Thomas Williams was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury in the superior court for the alleged murder of George Johnson dated July 25 last. He was sentenced by Judge Kellogg to five to eight years in state prison.
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Litchfield
Thomas Williams
George Johnson
Kellogg
Casual Companies Arrive in New York by Espana
The French liner Espagne arrived from ore this morning in New York with 317 troops onboard including scattered casual companies.
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New York
Ore
Great for Eczema and Old Sores Patent medicine claim card
Unclear advertising text promotes a salve with grandiose claims about eczema and old sores. Mentions a guarantee and Petersons ointment style wording but lacks verifiable details, making the piece an ambiguous promotional snippet.
King and Queen May Attend British Fourth of July Observance
London reports King George and Queen Mary may join in an American Fourth of July celebration in London. Preparations by patriotic groups aim at a St Paul’s service and allied events with British and American officials and diplomats. American service members in London would participate, with possible parade led by U.S. forces and a banquet featuring John W. Davis and the American consul general.
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London
George
Mary
St. Paul’s
Great Britain
United States
Pilgrim Society
English Speaking Union
Anglo-American Society
American Women’s Club
United States Army
Ferguson elected president of national Chamber of Commerce
Homer L. Ferguson of Newport News Virginia, head of Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock, was elected president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States by a mail vote of directors. Harry A. Wheeler of Chicago steps down after two terms. A. C. Bedford and A. B. Farquhar named in leadership roles. Rhode Island Senate also votes that averages with four percent alcohol or less be considered non intoxicating.
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New York
A. B. Farquhar
York
W. L. Clause
Pittsburg
James R. MacColl
Pawtucket
R. I
Rhode Island
Senate
Wrist Watches Rise as Symbol of Masculine Duty in War
The wartime era made wrist watches a badge of manhood and practicality. Soldiers relied on them to pace advances and fights, transforming a once mocked accessory into essential gear. Jewelers report sustained demand, with more wrist watches sold now than during the war.
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Ce Times
Henee
Pershing Receives Doctor of Laws at St Andrews
The University of St Andrews in Scotland conferred an honorary doctor of laws on General Pershing, commander of the American expeditionary forces. The ceremony coincided with Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig being named Lord Provost, and Pershing was represented by Colonel Lloyd Griscom.
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Pershing
ST. Andrew’s
General Pershing
University of
Alsop Reappointed To Public Utilities Commission
Hartford May 15 Gov Holcomb reappointed Joseph W Alsop of Avon to the public utilities commission for a six year term. Salary set at 4000 dollars per year.
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Hartford
Holcomb
Joseph W. Alsop
Avon
Public Utilities Commission
Why Milk Prices Are High In Connecticut Stores
In Connecticut, May 15, I G Davis acting director of extension at Connecticut Agricultural College says natural causes drive milk prices not producer intent. The remark notes that people who never err are dangerous to associate with.
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Conn
I. G. Davis
Connecticut Agricultural College
No raise in raisin in Mendelsohn exhibit plans
Chicago reports Felix Mendelsohn promotes a fall beverage exhibition mocking raisin hype. He says the raisin cannot turn water into wine or grape juice into sparkling burgundy and cannot perform miracles. The item mentions a soda clerk beauty matinee and a prize for the ex-bartender making a nut sundae.
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Chicago
Felix Mendelsohn
Mendelsohn
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