Prime Minister Lloyd George Defends War Resolve and Shipping Efforts
In a wartime address the premier warned of a grave struggle ahead but urged confidence and unity. He praised Britain’s shipping program and submarine losses while noting a record April in destroying submarines and a surge in ship production. He stressed unification of French army forces and warned Germans, urging patience until America aids the Allied cause.
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Ige
Britain
France
Italy
America
Army Cour
Foch
Brest-Litovsk
Lloyd George
Belgium
Wilson
Evan Williams Dead Great Welsh Tenor Dies at Home
Evan Williams, a famous Welsh singer, died at Akron General Hospital after a boil led to blood poisoning. Born near Akron, he began as a coal miner before being discovered by local music lovers who funded his musical education and brought him to worldwide stages. His last concert was in his hometown weeks earlier.
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Akron
Ohio
H. Evan Wil
Williams
Here
Ali
Waterbury Over The Top In Red Cross Drive
Waterbury went over the top in the second war fund drive for the American Red Cross. At noon the city reported 464083.28 dollars, surpassing a 400000 dollar goal after an initial advance of 000. A feature rally drew a large crowd at the bus center with fire department Girls sale of carnations, florists, and artists performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
American Red Cross
Hughes Request Scorned in Senate Aircraft Inquiry
Washington May 24 senators reject Charles Hughes request linked to the aircraft investigation. Senator Thomas of Colorado chairs the aircraft sub committee but seeks to reach an understanding allowing the two lives to be conducted without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Washington
Charles Evans ‘Highes
Senate Militaeereee
Ceeaneer
Thomas
Colorado
Church Worker Convicted by State Judge
Harry Cross York a former real estate actor and prominent church worker superintendent here was sentenced today by Judge James H in the Superior court to two to five years in the state prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Harry Cross"York
James H
Revere Sas House Statement Prompted by Treasury
A terse note reports a statement related to a sub-treasury seat 24 and a figure of $520,144. The fragment implies fiscal detail or appropriation, with no further context available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere Sas
Aor
Sub-treasury Pire
Dramatic trial tale of Mrs Roberts slaying unfolds
Grace Lusk testified in a Waukesha courtroom about the fatal June afternoon. She recalled receiving abuse from Mrs Mary Newman Roberts and revealing letters from Dr. Roberts before firing a single shot through a window and then killing herself. The psychology teacher’s account riveted the court as she described the sequence from desk to revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukesha
Wis
Miss Lusk
Clancy
Dr. Roberts
Bianca Mills
Grace Lusk
Stokes Convicted of Espionage Act Violations
Kansas City May 24 Mrs Rose Pastor Stokes was found guilty by a federal jury on all counts of the espionage act indictment. After consulting with U S district attorney Francis M Wilson and counsel Seymour Stedman Judge Van Valkenburgh announced a new trial motion and set June for a hearing.
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Kansas City
Rose Pastor Stokes
Stokes
Francis M. Wilson
United States District Attorney
Seymour Stedman
Chicago
Baby Doll Thomas Trial Postponed to September Term
Bridgeport reports William Baby Doll Thomas and James Texas Hawkins, both indicted for murder tied to December riots at the Keystone club, will not face trial before the September term of the superior court. Judge Webb will open Hartford Superior Court June 4, with re trial of Mrs Amy Archer Gilligan for Windsor old folks home murder not to be started here if unfinished.
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Baby Doll
Thomas
Bridgeport
William
Baby Doll) Thomas
James
Texas) Hawkins
Keystone Club
Webb
Hartford
Amy Archer Gilligan
Windsor
French Official Reports Front-Line Gains and Skirmishes
Paris dispatch says a French war officer announced penetration of enemy lines southeast of Coucy in the Champagne district and in the Vosges mountains with 15 prisoners captured. It notes enemy coup de mains southeast of Mesnil and west of Noyon were repulsed and intermittent artillery fire continued at several points.
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Paris
Coucy
Champagne
Vosges
Mesnil
St. Georges
Noyon
Gasoline Prices Fixed For Allies By War Industries Board
Washington May 24 The War Industries Board fixed prices for gasoline and petroleum products for the allies. Notices of the schedule were sent to the British French and Italian missions. The price fixing extends to allied countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Industries Board
Promis Unloading of Cars for Transport Increase
Notice from the New Haven railroad emphasizes prompt unloading as essential for increased transportation. The timely release of cars is presented as the measure of efficient movement and a key priority for operations.
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Promis
New Heven Railroad
Prince Arthur of Connaught Arrives in Atlantic Port on Mission
Washington May 24 Prince Arthur of Connaught arrives aboard an Atlantic port on a royal mission to Japan. He will meet President Wilson at the White House and present a field marshal baton to the Japanese emperor. The party includes Capt. Joseph St Clair and LtGeneral Sir William Pulteney among others.
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Washington
Prince Arthur of
Connaught
George V
England
Atlantic
State Department
Japan
Wilson
White House
Prince Arthur
George
Joseph St. Clair
Sinclair
William Pulteney
Duke of Fife
Louise
Princess Royal
Sweden
Mons
Marne
Ancre
Ypres
Neuve Chappelle
Loos
Somme
Royal Scots
Royal Scots, and Later With the Second Cavalry
Fourth Army
Sir Henry Rawlinson
Canadian Army Corps
Prince Arthur of Connaught Arrives aboard British Warship
An Atlantic Port reports Prince Arthur of Connaught arriving at the port today aboard a British warship. He is greeted by an American destroyer and Colonel E M House at the dock before heading to Washington. The prince spoke glowingly of American troops seen in London and plans to visit Japan with a baton gift from King George.
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Atlantic
Princess Arthur of
Connaught
King George of England
Arthur
E. M. House
Prince Arthur
Washington
London
Prince Arthur of Connaught
King George
Japan
United States
Niagara Falls
George
Wilson
Revenue Bill Imperative Ordered By President, McAdoo
Washington May 24 House Majority Leader Kitchin said a treasury official reported Secretary McAdoo deems a new revenue bill imperative this session. He clarified he had not received direct word but expects a tax bill to be ordered. He added he would not act on McAdoo’s orders and that the word must come from the president as commander in chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kitchin
House
Treasury Department
McAdoo
Congress
Army
Navy
United States
Rockefeller Foundation Gives 2 Million to Red Cross War Fund
New York May 24 John D Rockefeller Jr announced at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon that the Rockefeller foundation contributed 2,000,000 dollars to the American Red Cross war fund. He said the gift exceeds the foundation’s current-year resources, covered by a founder’s gift to meet the excess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
New York
Rockefeller Foundation
War Fund
American Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
New Haven Over the Top Red Cross Drive Surpasses Quota
New Haven May 24 The city went over the top in the Red Cross drive raising about 4000 toward a $350,000 quota. A pony of $37,000 was actually reported as heading the effort though not officially verified.
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New Haven
Red Cross
Italian Flyer Nabs og 24-Co Rome air presae
Italian flyer wins a 24 co battle near Rome as commander commands air pressure access. The fragment hints at a military or aviation event with named places and roles but details are unclear.
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Rome
I Air
Air Vic
Four boys arraigned in court for $19 theft at furniture store
Oldest ringleader, 11, led plan to steal $19 from Jacob Kabatznick's desk. Four boys talked with proprietor while one opened the safe and drawers. They hid the money, later confessed. Ringleader sent to reform school. others face charges as mothers warned. Separate cases involve a father of seven failing to send child to school and a woman charged with lewd house activities. case continued to next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Kabatznick
North Furniture
Spencer
Kincaid
Reform School
Antonio Basile
Emanuele Bibisi
Kidney
Russell Company
Belle Cunningham
College Street
Automobiles Needed for Memorial Day Parade Support
Middletown residents asked to lend cars for Mansfield Post 53 events. Dates include May 26 at Maromas cemetery, Memorial Day May 30 with drives to Mortimer St Johns and Pine Grove cemeteries and a parade, and June 2 at Miner cemetery Westfield. Interested donors contact L Caulkins Auto Co at phone 117.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Mansfield Post
Maromas Cemetery
Mortimer
St. John’s
Pine Grove
Miner Cemetery
Westfield
L. Caulkins Auto Co
Accident injures Sebastiano Greco before draft camp
The local board ruled the finger injury was purely accidental as Sebastiano Greco, who had applied for citizenship papers to secure draft status, was sharpening a stake when the axe slipped and severed the tip of his finger just before he was to entrain for camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebastiano Greco
Sebastiano
Birth of son for Mr and Mrs ONeill at Mid Hospital
A son weighing 11 pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. William J. ONeill at Mid Hospital on Tuesday. Both mother and child are reported to be doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. O'Neill
Sub-trohauryeport Mayury Bank Gain Report
Mayury banks show a Thursday gain of 1 506 000 dollars and a weekly net rise to 5 033 000 dollars. The prose notes a straight silhouette and modest skirt detail as described in the era’s fashion critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sub-trohauryeport
Mayury
Red Cross War Fund Oversubscribed Locally in Middletown
Middlesex County reports rush of gifts with Middletown at $39,158 and Saybrook at $700, pushing the Middlesex total over $40,000. Officials expect county to exceed a $65,000 quota at the Monday rally, though national needs suggest funds may still fall short. Most workers pledge at least one day’s pay, Italian American day honors and Red Cross nurses selling flowers to boost contributions. The final noon report for Middletown leads to continued drives and luncheon events tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Connecticut
Middletown
Saybrook
Middlesex
Stueck’s
United States
Red Cross
Gildersleeve Ship Construction Company
Red Cross War Fund
Stock Quotations From Richter & Company May Opening
Stock market opened with brisk activity and gains across many issues. Steel common rose early to 110 1-2 before a sharp pullback, while Union Pacific led rail stocks up to 122 1-2 as Liberty bonds fell back to 97.44 in the day’s trading.
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New York
Baldwin Locomotive
Republic Iron & Steel
Marine Preferred
Sumatra
Anaconda
Allis Chalmers
Colorado Fuel
Sloss Sheffield
Westinghouse
Union Pacific
New Haven
Liberty
Connecticut News Snapshot and Events Overview
Light vehicle lamps at 8:37 tonight. The moon falls tomorrow at 6:32 pm. Hawthorn trees bloom citywide. Connecticut Firemen’s convention heads to Bridgeport in August. Shad catches rise with 500 to 800 daily hauls. Health officials urge early Swat the Fly actions and disease prevention. Oyster grounds inspected by state shellfish commission. Grand Theatre features Rita Jolivet in Lest We Forget for eight parts. Liberty bond coupons tearable for thrift stamps delivery by carrier. Edward R. Corey, optician, visits Chester. Moonlit foliage appears vividly green. Stray dogs seen roaming with stealth. Rand Theatre presents Rita Jolivet in Lest We Forget. eight parts. Savard & Lyon advertise shoes and styles. Reverend J. Cassidy visiting Hunting Hill cousin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut State Firemen's Association
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Grand Theatre
Rita Jolivet
Liberty Bonds
Edward R. Corey
Optician
Chester
Frank H. Smith
Savard & Lyon
J. Cassidy
New York City
C. J. Gleason
Hunting Hill Avenue
Rand Theatre
Band Men To Meet For Armory Rehearsal Sunday
Elliott of the Sixth Regiment invites musicians of the newly formed band to a Sunday 2 p m rehearsal in the armory. All musicians interested are urged to attend. One dead in Tropsey wreck near Syracuse reports a trolley collision at Split Rock with numerous injuries.
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Elliott
Armory
Tropsey
Syracuse
N. Y
Split Rock
Suburb
Red Cross War Fund reaches 74 million in drive totals
Washington May 24 The second Red Cross War Fund drive totals 74,269,825 with Greater New York leading at 16,294,36. Atlantic division 8,465,263 Central division 8,395,000 with Michigan 3,000,000 and Illinois 8,000,000, Chicago 2,300,000. Lake 7,265,075 Gulf 1,836,409 Mountain 1,559,669 New England 4,001,000 Pacific 3,089,426 Pennsylvania 4,195,821 Potomac 1,817,956 Southern 3,000,931 Southwestern 9,031,510.
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Washington
American Red Cross
National
Greater New York
Atlantic
Michigan
Wisconsin
Illinois
Town
Nebraska
Chicago
New England
Pacific
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Potomac
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Washington, D. C
Large Trout From Over East Attract Angling Notice
A pair of two pound five ounce trout were sent to Humphrey S. O Connor from the woods and trout brooks of Over East. The fish were lusty and nearly twins in size and likeness, caught by an old friend and frequent companion in a familiar brook known as Over East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey S. O'Connor
O’connor
Portland Draft Dies in New York Area
The military career of McCallaghan of Portland ended in a fatal accident near New York as draft units moved to Camp U. He was 20, born September 1, 1893, and had left Portland for military service days earlier. Survived by his mother Mrs Hannah Callaghan and three brothers, with one brother already in France. Funeral plans led by P O Callaghan Co, with investigation by adjutant general’s office underway.
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Mc Calaghan
Portland
New Yo
Division 22
College
Twen
Land
Hannah Callaghan
Markham
National Army
Liam D. Callaghan
John Cal
Eugene
France
Amé
Ella May Cal
Obituary of Joseph E O'Brien a prominent Philadelphia designer
Joseph E O'Brien longtime Superintendent of Construction ward F oversaw the new post office project. He was brother of Joseph F O'Brien of Philadelphia who died in Pasadena California after health travels. Head of Joseph B O Brien Co importers for two decades his firm a showplace in the city. A noted authority on interior decoration with recognition in Paris services will be held and burial in Cross Cemetery Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. O’brien
Ward F. O’brien
Joseph F. O’brien
Pidelphia
Pasade Cal
Joseph B. 0 Co
Philadelphia
United States
Paris
Cross Cemetery
Brooklyn
Infant son of Peter Bach dies at three months
William Bach aged three months died May 22. Funeral at his house on Asylum Street on a day afternoon at 3 o'clock. Ernest F. Hingkeldey to direct the interment in Hill Old Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ernest Bach
Peter Duffelstein Bach
William Bach
Asylum Street
Ernest F. Hingkeldey
Hill Old Cemetery
Funeral of Harry G Shail in Hancock NY Saturday
The funeral for Harry G. Shail who died in Hancock New York will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 30 from his late home. The service will be conducted locally with pallbearers and interment to follow in the family plot.
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Harry G. Shail
Harry G
Hancock
N. Y
Senior chorus holds morning practice and notes
The senior chorus met this morning in the halat period and introduced one new piece. There will be no school on May 30 in honor of Deco, but classes resume Friday May 31. Miss Goodrich and Certala return. The war test was given today covering ing, potatoes, Kiel, debt to Lafayette and Roc. Mr Sellen is in Westfield on business. Middletown College Club presents The Old Pew tomorrow afternoon for club members. The play will be repeated in assembly day for the Red Cross benefit with limited attendance for ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deco
Goodrich
Certala
Kiel
Lafayette
Sellen
Westfield
Middletown College Clu
Neutrone Prescription 99 Promises Joint Relief Sale
Rheumatics are urged to try Neutrone Prescription 99 for 650c or 1 two weeks treatment. It claims to remove stiffness and misery, restoring strength with four daily doses. Available at Hartman Drug Co and leading druggists. mail order sizes 50c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman Drug Co
Middletownell
For Sale Two Seated in Carriage and Top Business Pass Wheels
For sale two seated in carriage and three top business pass wheels for trailer. Fletcher's Court Street. A good kindly taken at once. Apply 3 or.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletchers Ourt
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Evan Williams
Mrs. Stokes
Amercian Port
U. S
Small Boys Rifle Store Man’s Safe
Marrow
Thos Hoops, Jr. Behaime
C. Floyd Haviland
Thos P. Walsh
Ernest S. Davis
Ralph J. Atwell
George A. Tierney
W Wilcox
James F. Connelly
Robt
W. Merriam
Chas T. Davis
Earle C. Butler
Clarence S. Wadsworth
F. F. German
Edward A. Smith
Francis A. Beach
Yg Wend Aw Ewe
Max Ee
Father Saron
Salvator Mazzotta
E. P. Schaefer
T. M. Russell
Liberty Cottage
Bessie Wilcox
Richter & Company
Bankers and Brokers
New York Stock Exchange
Central Row
Conn
Charter
AtG&é WI
Amer Tel & Tel
Am Car Foundry
At & S Fe
Balt & Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
Butte & Sup
Chile Copper
Col Fuel
C&o
Erie
Elec
Gt Northern
Interboro
Lehigh Valley
Kennecott
Miami Copper
Norfolk & West
North Pacific
NY ¥ Cen
Nynh&h
Press St Car
Penna
People’s Gas
Republi & S
Chic RI & Pac l
Son Pac
Son Ry
St Paul
UN Pac
U S Steel
Timothy E. Callaghan
Death
Camp Upton
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