Prohibition Bill Advances With Enforcement Provisions
A Senate bill seeks an $8.5 million path to end alcohol prohibition, detailing enforcement by a treasury appointee and defining illegal manufacture, sale, import, or advertising of intoxicants. It allows limited uses under permits for medical, chemical, and non beverage purposes, while removing public viewing of liquor outlets and initiating bootlegging penalties up to five years.
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Ec of
The
Treasury
Shep- Texas
United States
Peace Treaty Means Death Sentence
The article discusses postwar peace terms and German reparations, arguing that Germany must sacrifice merchant shipping and coal supplies. It notes Germany’s claims over tonnage and crop imports, condemns wartime devastations, and questions equity in imposing penalties for the war’s destruction.
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Germany
Daily Stock Prices and Market Highlights
A fragmented list of stock quotes from New York Stock Exchange and regional markets appears, including readings for Central Hartford Pennsylvanian, Reading, United States Steel, Westinghouse, Utah Copper, and other railroad and utility securities. The snippet shows percent changes and closing levels for several issues, reflecting a midday or end-of-day market snapshot.
City man arrives in New York for discharge and camp Merritt trip
Joel A Anderson of this city arrived in New York yesterday aboard the U S Ar megone and will proceed to Camp Merritt New Jersey for his discharge. A fashion show directed by Miss Perkins is planned for Wednesday May 28 at eight o'clock in the High School Hall. Before a motor vehicle license is granted the operator must pass an exam on Rules of the Road. inspectors deny licenses to those who cannot. Rules of the Road and application cards are available at the police office on request.
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Joel A. Anderson
New York
U. S. Armegone
Camp Merritt
N. J
Miss Perkins
Attempt to Demolish American Legation at San Jose
A bomb exploded inside the American legation in San Jose Costa Rica on Monday night causing minor damage to windows near the reception area. American counsel Benjamin F. Chase leads the investigation as no suspects have been identified.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Washington
Legation
State Department
Benjamin F. Chase
Application for Receiver for New Haven Railroad Denied
Minority stockholders of the New York New Haven Hartford line sought a minority receiver to prosecute former directors. Judge Manton denied the petition, filed February 13 by Harold Norris and others, who claimed current management refused to pursue pending suits for millions.
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New York
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Judge Manton
Harold Norris
Wilson weighs mandate options for Constantinople or Armenia
President Wilson again weighs whether the United States should accept a provisional mandate for Constantinople or Armenia. Central News reports officials fear popular opposition if the Turkish sultan remains in Istanbul. Officials say Armenia would require a large army, whereas Constantinople would need only a small troop presence.
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U. S
U.S. Peace Delegation Intact Despite Resignation Rumors
Paris dispatch reports vigorous denial of nine resignations from the American peace delegation. Only Dr. Bullit is said to have resigned over Russia policy, favoring recognition of the Soviet regime in Moscow. Vienna dispatch notes Freie Presse suggests Austria will try to avoid indemnity payment.
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U. S S
London
Paris
Dr. Bullit
Bullit
Moscow
Salvation Army opens campaign headquarters on Main Street
Salvation Army campaign headquarters are now open in the Liberty cottage on Main Street for daily subscriptions. Those who prefer not to visit the cottage can call 304 and a Boy Scout will collect at the donor's address. Small barrels along Main Street accept drop-off donations, labeled with the slogan A boys may be down, but he is never 0.
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Salvation Army Campaign
Liberty Cottage
Main Street
Funeral Obituaries for William Karpe and Others
The obituary notes a 7:30 AM wake from 71 Silver Street and 8 AM mass at St Mary's for William Karpe with Rev Fr Soltysek presiding. It records pallbearers A Sunde, W Bagarzinski, J Czeczko, J Radgivon, W Renez, F Szewczik and burial at St John’s Cemetery. Also listed are Horace Buell of Waterbury aged 82 and the funerals for Mrs Josephine Malinowski and Leora Evelyn Forbes with services in Clinton and Wethersfield and burials at Clinton and Indian Hill cemeteries.
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William Karpe
Silver Street
St. Mary’s Church
Soltysek
Musiel
A. Sunde
W. Bagarzinski
J. Czeczko
J. Radgivon
W. Renez
F. Szewczik
St. John’s Cemetery
Horace Buell
Waterbury
Conn
Clinton
Horace
Polly Kelsey Buell
George W. Buell
Henry Jacobson
Martin Malinowski
Josephine
Railroad Avenue
Leora Evelyn Forbes
Wethersfield
Indian Hill Cemetery
YMCA Financial Campaign Closes Tonight at 6 30
The annual YMCA financial drive ends tonight at 6 30. Leaders of 31 campaign teams will meet at the YMCA for a get-together supper and to submit reports. Supper is organized by the Ladies Auxiliary under the oversight of Mrs. I F Hall and Mrs. O H Wells, with Mrs. F B Fountain and Mrs. R J Atwell.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
I. F. Hall
O. H. Wells
F. B. Fountain
R. J. Atwell
Peptiron touted as war era nerve tonic and vitalizer
An advertisement argues anxiety and war weariness harm the nervous system and digestion this spring. It claims Peptiron strengthens nerves, improves color, boosts energy, increases red blood cells, relieves exhaustion, stimulates appetite, and promotes sleep. The chocolate-coated tablets are easy to take.
Welcoming Middletown Veterans for May 30 Parade
The Evening Press and the Middletown Chamber of Commerce seek to contact discharged local servicemen now living elsewhere. Relatives should send each man’s name and current address to the secretary or the Parade Editor so invitations can be sent for the May 30 Welcome Home celebration.
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Middletown
Evening Press
Chamber of Commerce
General Committee
Nominations to Senate From President Include Palmer
Washington May 23 The president cabled nominations to the senate for high offices including A Mitchell Palmer for attorney general Charles B Ames for assistant attorney general Frank Davis Jr for assistant attorney general Thomas C Haight for circuit judge James Clinton Wilson for district judge Cornell S Franklin for Hawaii first judge Ha waii A C Hindman Henry Money Thomas D Warren D E Simmons Bruce Alexander Floyd Loper and others as United States attorneys and marshals Palmer’s nomination is a formality since he has served on an interim basis since March 5.
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Washington
Senate
United States
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
Charles B. Ames
Oklahoma City
Oklo
Frank Davis, Jr
Cleveland
Ohio
Thomas C. Haight
Newark
N. J
District of Texas
James Clinton Wilson
Fort Worth
Hawaii
Cornell S. Franklin
Honolulu
A. C. Hindman
Boise
Idaho
Canal Zone
Henry Mooney
New Orleans
Louisiana
Thomas D. Warren
Newbern
N. C
North Carolina
D. E. Simmons
Houston
Tex
Texas
Poetic line on burden and role in marriage
A poetess laments a heavy load and suggests her husband should share the task of carrying coal up the stairs. The verse hints at traditional gender roles and domestic labor expectations.
Band Muster and Inspection at Armory May 29
Members are urged to turn in band books tonight and attend a muster and inspection at the armory on Thursday evening May 29. The band must be on the floor at 8 o'clock sharp in woolen uniforms with garrison belts.
Melin and Driscol Tie Nuptials at St John’s Rectory
Emil Karl Melin of Pike Street and Kathryn Imelda Driscol of Pomfret Place married yesterday at 7 30 in the morning in St John’s rectory. Rev Father Dargan performed the ceremony. After a honeymoon they will reside in New Haven Connecticut.
Freckle and tan lotion from lemons and orchard white
A simple home remedy suggests squeezing two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint of freckle and tan lotion. Grocers carry lemons and drug stores offer orchard white for a few cents. Massage onto face and neck daily to fade freckles, blemishes, and achieve clear rosy skin without irritation.
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Iwore
Ates
Exc Central Row
Hartford
Penna People’s Gas
Republ &S
Chic RI & Pac
Sou Pac
St Paul
UN Pac
Utah Copper
U US Steel
US Steel Pfd
Westinghouse
NEW Haven Railroad
DRIVE
Scott & Bowne
Aree
Aporul
Lincoln’s Drug Store
Cuticura
Sutias
Richter & CO
North & Judd
Oxfords
Russia
Kid
Buck
J. Polmer & Sons
Tel
Hartman Drug CO
Stein Bloch
Fashion Park
A Home To the
Salvation Army
Middletown National Bar
Middletown Trust Company
Central National Bank
W. T. Fields
Investment Brokers
Liberty
New Haven, Conti
Lincoln's Drug Store
L. Hull
Stewart
Main ST
Fond
Oliver
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