Germans Extend Aisne Marne Offensive Toward Soissons
Frank Chariton reports from the Aisne Marne front as German forces press toward Soissons and the Oise river with no slackening in assaults. The battle line stretches about 100 miles, with 500000 troops reportedly engaged and aims to outflank Rheims and the Picardy front while activity on Picardy and Flanders wanes.
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Frank Chariton
Aisné-Marne
Soissons
Coucyles
Oise
Marne
Paris
von Kluck
Germans Extend Efforts On Right Wing In Aisne-Marne Battle
Paris May 31 The German push on the right wing reaches the Oise river northwest of Soissons the French war office reports German attacks south of Soissons are repulsed and French positions hold In the northwest of Rheims a counter attack recaptures Thillois while center German gains are checked German assaults north of the Marne fail and Thillois is retaken north of Berlancourt and Epagny the French retreat tactics are detailed
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Paris
Aisne-Marne
Oise River
Soissons
French War Office
Nortwest
Rheims
Thillois
Berlancourt
Epagny
Soissons-Chateau Thierry
Marne River
Suffrage Bill Sidetracked in Senate Action
Washington may 31 nationwide suffrage for women is sidetracked in the senate as an effort to bring up a federal amendment to the constitution stalls. Proponents of the measure have dropped efforts to force a vote, leaving prospects for an early vote uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Austrian Drive Forestalled by Italian Pushes
The Giornale d Italia reported the planned Austrian westward offensive timed with the German drive on the western front was forestalled by strong Italian counter pressures. It noted a growing crisis reserve and described advancing morale and stature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giormale d’ Italia
Critean
King Declares War-Time Wardrobe Plans
London May 31 the king says he is having twenty clothes made during the war. Reporters were shown a standard from the mills at Dewbury noting cheaper uniforms and a push to curb excess attire amid shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dewbury
Trolley Wage Adjusted in New Haven Pact
Connecticut trolley company and its workers reached a compromise wage offer ranging from 34 to 40 cents an hour based on service length. The agreement takes effect June 1 for one year, with a separate two year working conditions pact covering conductors and motormen across New Haven Hartford Bridgeport Waterbury Meriden Stamford New Britain and two adjacent New York points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonn
Haven
Connecticut
John K. Punderford
Trolley
New Haven
Hartford
Bridgeport
Waterbury
Meriden
Stamford
New Britain
New York State
Business Good Says Gary Tells Steel Directors Outlook Encouraging
Judge E H Gary, chairman of United States Steel, told American Iron & Steel Institute members that business is good and prospects are hopeful. He noted government cooperation with business contrasted with earlier criticism and warned taxes may rise, with talk of doubling income and excess profits taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Corporation
New York
E. H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
American Iron & Steel Institute
Gary
Drive Out the Profiteer Urgently, Borah Urges Congress
Senator Borah of Idaho asked Congress to stay in session until profiteering is eliminated. He cited President Wilson's statement that profiteers are present and urged the secretary of the treasury to provide all related information to the Senate. He argued the president’s claim implies a need for decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borah
Congress
Washington
Wilson
Senator Borah
Idaho
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
President Wilson
German Air Raids Extend Toward Paris Front
German forces expand air frightfulness from the Picardy front toward Paris striking multiple rear towns and hospitals. On Wednesday night a second raid hit a large town behind American lines. a prior raid occurred on Tuesday night.
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Paris
Picardy Front
Red Cross
Mysterious Epidemic Reported in Spain
An Atlantic Port May 31. German plotters are believed responsible for a mysterious epidemic sweeping Spain, said by William S. Twilly of Colorado Springs who arrived from Madrid aboard an Italian steamer. He thinks plotters aim to spread the disease into France.
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Spain
Atlantic
William S. Twilly
Colorado Springs
Madrid
Twilly
France
Memorial Day Observed Across South Richmond Va
Memorial Day in South Richmond observed May 31 following President Wilsons proclamation. People suspended business in southern states for part of the day and churches held special services in supplication and prayer for the success of American armies.
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Richmond
South
Wilson
Reappointed Deputy U S Marshal for New Haven
Hubert M. Rigney of Waterbury is reappointed deputy U S marshal with an office in New Haven by United States Marshal Middlebrooks. He had resigned earlier to pursue other work but the duties of Deputy Marshal William J. Hayes became too onerous, prompting the decision to appoint Rigney as his assistant.
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New Haven
Hubert M. Rigney
Waterbury
U. S
United States
Middlebrooks
William J. Hayes
Rigney
Salvation Army Band Members Injured In Flint Collision
Twenty two Salvation Army band members from Flint were injured early today, two seriously, when an interurban car returning from Detroit collided head on with a southbound car on the outskirts of Flint. Authorities cite a misunderstanding of orders as the likely cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvationists
Flint
Mich
Flint Salvation Army Band
Detroit
Royal Engagement Rumors Reach Paris Circles
Rumors in political circles from Paris report the engagement between the Prince of Wales and Princess Yolande daughter of King Victor Emmanuel of Italy. Advices reaching Paris today mention Rome as the source of the expected announcement.
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P Aris
Prince of Wales
Yolande
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Rome
Paris
New York Central Head Resigns Amid Leadership Change
New York May 31 A H Smith eastern regional director of railroads resigned today as president of the New York Central railroad W K Vanderbilt Jr was named as Smiths successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
New York
A.H. Smith
Eastern Regional
New York Central Railroad
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Smith
German Divisions Engaged Reported by Daily Sketch
The Daily Sketch estimated that forty German divisions are engaged in the current German offensive. Over the next two days, the front may undergo changes as the campaign continues.
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Daily Sketch
le Front
Jenny Proposes Senate Bill for Two Cent Coin
In Washington on May 31 Senator Smith of Michigan introduces a bill in the Senate to coin a two cent piece. The proposal aims to add a new small denomination to the U.S. currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Smith
Michigan
Jenny
Senate
Baby Welfare weighing drive kicks off tomorrow in Middletown
Middletown resumes its nationwide baby welfare effort with weighing and measuring of all children under five. Fifteen centers open 8 to 12, 1 to 6, and 7 to 9 Saturday, staff includes two doctors and nurses per site, with Boy Scouts and girls’ groups assisting. The campaign aims to save 100000 babies this year, linking local centers to federal and state officials.
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Middletown
Holcomb
Boy Scouts
Girls’ Patriotic League
St. John’s Aid
Green Street School
Relief Corps
District Nursing Association
Adath Israel
Central
Swedish Bethel Church
Middletown Charitable Society
Swedish Sewing Society
Swedish Lutheran church—Victoria Society
Polish School
Polish Society
South Main Street
Cap Nursery Association
Mt. Vernon School
Daughters of the American Revolution
Priscilla Rebekah
Hubbard school—Equal Franchise League
South Church Philathea
Hubbard District
Grange
Durant School
Ladies' Aid of the Methodist Church
Long Hill
Women’s Society of the Baptist Church
Staddle Hill
Women’s Society
Holy Trinity
Newfield
Bee Society
North Church
Westfield School
Liberty Loan Cottage
Eastern Star
England
France
America
Harkness Cup Race Postponed After Sheepshead Bay Crash
William Vetera and Joseph De Antonio, crew for a Duesenberg that flipped at Sheepshead Bay while tuning for the Harkness cup race, recover at Coney Island hospital and cannot race tomorrow. Barney Oldfield narrowly avoided a collision as track conditions forced the postponement from yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Vetera
Joseph de Antonio
Duesenberg
Sheepshead Bay
Coney Island
Barney Oldfield
A Successful Remedy For Female Ills Rediscovered
A timeless endorsement praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for three generations as a trusted remedy for women's ailments. The text urges women in need to try the medicine, asserting its merit and proven place in American homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
American Aviators Down German Plane Over French Front
With the American Army in France May 31 American aviators fought a series of air battles northwest of Toul and shot down a German machine that fell within our lines. As of this dispatch another pursuit was still in progress chasing a number of bodies seen in the air since daybreak. The winning airman is not yet identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Parke
France
Toul
Horses To Have Gas Masks For Army Wards
Washington May 31 the American Expeditionary Forces will have gas masks for every horse and mule. The gas defense service is currently producing about 8000 masks daily and large shipments to France are being sent, the War Department announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Expeditionary Forces
Gas Defense Service
France
War Department
Russia to Continue War Says Lenine Speech
Nicholai Lenine the Bolshevik premier of Russia told the all Russian executive committee that Russia will keep up the war and that forces are being formed for future fighting, according to Moscow reports.
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Russia
Amsterdam
Nicholai Lenine
all-Russian Executive Committee
Moscow
Shell hits Paris Church during Copus Christi feast
Paris reports a long range German shell struck a church during religious ceremonies for the feast of Copus Christi. Details on casualties and full circumstances were not yet available.
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Paris
Emerson Motors Company Trial Opens With Cash Bribery Claim
Amos H. Stephens a New York lawyer testified in federal court that he carried about 20,800 to Boston to influence District Attorney Pelletier to drop cases against Emerson Motors Inc and related entities. He said Colonel W G Emerson ordered the trip and he delivered a letter to Robert P Matches of Matches & Company Inc as part of the scheme to swindle investors.
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Boston
Pelletier
New York
Amos H. Stephens
Emerson Motors Company (Inc
Emerson Motors Company
Steppens
W. G. Emerson
Robert P. Matches
of Matches & Company (Inc
McDowell Rumored to resign Water Board Post
Rumor says Edwin C. McDowell, water board superintendent, will resign at the council meeting to join the U S service. McDowell could not be reached for comment. He is the mayor’s brother and followed Gordon Z. Smith who previously held the post.
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Water Board
Army
Edwin C. McDowell
The
Common Council
McDowell
United States Service
Arthur McDowell
Gordon Z. Smith
Resolutions on draft exemptions advanced in House
May 31 in Slackers Washington the Madden Illinois resolutions calling on heads of executive departments to inform the House how many men have been exempted from the draft on personal requests were quickly approved for final action after being ruled out on a point of order. Leaders on both sides signaled support for the resolutions purpose.
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Slackers
Washington
Madden
Illinois
House
Middletown City Baseball League Opens Season on Hospital Grounds
The Middletown City Baseball League began play yesterday on the Connecticut Hospital grounds. In the morning Rus sell Mfg Co defeated Franklin Electric Co. In the afternoon Connecticut Hospital lost to the Tabs. Standings follow.
Torrington War Chest campaign unites city drives
Waterbury Republican notes Torrington joins a single large drive for war relief funds. The War Chest supports Red Cross Y M C A Knights of Columbus and local community needs, replacing multiple campaigns with one lump sum appeal. The chest symbolizes humanity, contrasting pirates’ loot with gifts for civilization.
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Waterbury
Torrington
Red Cross
Knights of Columbus
Campcom- Torrington
New York Loses Big Transfer Tax Over Harkness Estate
New York state lost an estimated three million dollars in transfer tax after the appellate division of the state supreme court reversed Surrogate Cohaan’s ruling. The estate of Lamon V. Harkness, valued at one hundred million dollars, was ruled to be resident in Kentucky rather than New York, though he died in California in 1915. The decision upholds Kentucky residency for the decedent, altering tax jurisdiction.
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New York
New York State
State Supreme Court Today
Cahalaw
Lamon V. Harkness
California
Cohaian
Harkness
Kentucky
Princess Pat At Ball Game Shocks London Fans
Princess Patricia walked onto the Stanford Bridge field as the army and navy baseball game began. Hundreds cried Oh you Pat as she greeted captains and players before being escorted to her seat by General Biddle.
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Pincess Pat
London
Faris
Army and Navy
Stanford Bridge
Patricia
Biddle
Dreher Ziprick Marriage Announced in Springfield
Marriage notice from Cromwell and Midletown announces the wedding of Lillian Dreher to Harry Ziprick in Springfield on September 29, 1917. The union was kept a secret until recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Dreher
Cromwell
Lillian
Harry Ziprick
Spring Street
Middletown
Springfield
Must Answer Socialists in Reichstag Transport Question
Geneva May 31 The naval commission faces a demanding task in replying to socialists in the Reichstag about how America transported 400000 troops to France, a Munich dispatch reported today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Naval Commission
Reichstag
America
France
Munich
Pauline Person Funeral Held at St John’s Church
The funeral of Pauline Person young daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Person of 110 M Street was held from St John’s church at 9 o’clock this morning with interment in St John’s cemetery.
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Pauline Person
Jacob Person
M Street
St. John’s Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Over The Top at Grand Theatre This Week
Grand theatre presents a special run of Over The Top with Sergeant Guy Empey on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Big Naga feature promises regular prices and strong wartime adventure.
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Grand Theatre
Guy Empey
A Load Of Debt What Is More 4 Raging
A dealer ad from Morris Plan Co offers debt relief options to ease financial strain. The message directs readers to 269 Math Street for assistance.
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Morris Plan Co
Math Street
Adv
WANTS Ad Queried for Beant- 25 Try Prese
A brief classified item seeks a 25 cent piece titled Beant with eight attempts listed under Wants. The notice appears in a local classifieds page and aims to match a specific resale or exchange request. No further identifiers are provided.
Lolli Recaptured After Escape From Haddam Jail
Francesco Lolli former murder suspect serving three months for assault escaped Haddam jail last Tuesday and wandered to Essex. Deputy Fred J. Miller found him on Memorial Day and returned him to custody. Sheriff Thompson considers mental evaluation for insanity. Lolli had 18 days remaining on sentence and may face further action if not deemed insane.
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Francesco Lolli
Haddam
Lolli
Fred J. Miller
Essex
Miller
Bert G. Thompson
Cornfeld
Louli
Thompson
City Briefs from Local Events and Notices
The Rev E R Hyde speaker at Grand and Middlesex theatres on Y M C A work in France. Dance at Holy Trinity parish house with Finnigan's orchestra admission 25c. Red Cross benefit dance no orchestra admission 2c. Mr and Mrs John McCarthy Bristol guests of Mrs Belle OConnell. Mansfield Council Junior O U A M meet with degree work. Augustus Walsh of New York visiting relatives. Trinity parish house tonight admission 25c. W E Wrang appointed summer intern at St Francis hospital Hartford. Red Cross benefit at Durham town hall Saturday evening June 1. Home Service course begins Tuesday June 4 advisory board Girls Patriotic League postponed to Friday June 7 at Social Service league rooms.
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E. R. Hyde
Baptist Church
France
Grand
Middlesex Theatres
Holy Trinity Parish House
Finnigan
Red Cross
John McCarthy
Bristol
Belle O’connell
William Street
McCarthy
Savard and
W. E. Wrang
Medical Reserve Corps
Jefferson Medical College of
Girls’ Patriotic League
Social Service League
Deep River Social Notes and Local Obituary Update
Deep River reports visits from Patterson, Bridgeport, Hartford, and New York residents with multiple town guests. A death notice for George H. Hurlburt of New Haven is announced, with funeral details at St. Josephs Church and burial in St. Josephs cemetery. Town events include a Saturday showing of The Red Red Heart at Monroe Salisbury and Ruth Clifford with dancing at the Pathe Weekly.
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Deep River
Walter S. Kennedy
Patterson
J. G. Desmond
Edward Eagan
Bridgeport
Donald Harris
Hartford
George Nuse
New York City
North Main Street
Nellie Post
Edith Post
Middletown
John B. Norton
Clara Swanson
George H. Hurlburt
New Haven
Hurlburt
Nathalie Pratt
Charles Ibell
C. M. Comstock
Bristol
F. J. Belden
Eliza Powers
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
M. L. Ryan
Archibald Daley
Cornelius O’reagan
Samuel Adams
Leonard W. Baker
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Town Hall
Monroe Salisbury
Ruth Clifford
Pathe
Adv
State Highway Engineer Resigns for West Hartford Post
W Howard Sharp division engineer of the State Highway Department resigns after three years with the S H D. He leaves Middletown for West Hartford where he will serve as town engineer. He has held office and residence locally for eighteen months and is well known in this area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Howard Sharp
State Highway Department
West Hartford
Middletown
General Crozier Returns from France Tour in Washington
Major General William Crozier chief of ordnance arrived in Washington after a two month inspection tour in France. He traveled with staff to review ordnance matters and report on lessons learned for American forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crozier
Washington
William Crozier
France
French General Dead in Soissons Action
Paris May 31 official announcement reports the death of General Pierre des Vallieres in action at Soissons. The casualty marks a notable loss for French forces amid ongoing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Pierre Des Vallieres
Soissons
Stock Market Opens Irregular Yet Closes Strong on Reentry Hopes
In New York on May 31 irregularities marked the opening of trading with a generally favorable mood as traders speculated on a reentry into the war. Steel issues fluctuated with declines then rallies while railroads, California Petroleum and Marine preferred advanced. By afternoon, selling eased and buying returned, boosted by reports Russia favors aggressive war entry. total volume showed 83,500 shares traded and bonds at about $11.18 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Steel Common
Baldwin
New Haven
California Petroleum
Marine Preferred
American Leather
The Metal Market Lead and Spelter Prices Report
Lead remains steady at 7 to 7.30 for May and June 7.20 in New York trade. Spelter shows quiet activity with May at 7.17 1 2 to 7.27 1 2 and forward months July through September at 7.37 to 7.37 1 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clearing House Statement New York May 31
New York figures show sub-treasury credit at 1,931,334 exchanges totaling 762,619 and 112 balances amounting to 75,930,155. The statement outlines current liquidity positions and interbank transfers for the period ending May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearing House
New York
Haddam Man Loses in Auto Collision Suit
Herbert W. Wells of Wethersfield sued Cami sio Baroni of Haddam for damages from a July 5 1914 Essex automobile collision. Judge Markham ruled in Wells favor awarding 81.05 plus costs after Baroni failed to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert W. Wells
Wethersfield
Camisio Baroni
Haddam
Markham
Hartford Common Pleas Court
Wells
Essex
Baroni
Albert C. Bill
Gustav B. Carlson
Carlson
Doctors Explain Spring Fever and Remedies
A physician explains that Spring Fever is a misnomer a natural lull in winter to spring. Nervous system fatigue and iron or phosphorus deficiencies lower vitality. Remedy is phosphated iron in capsules, avoiding tablets, as promoted by Hartman Drug Middletown Conn and leading gifts everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Middletown
Conn
High School Notes From East Orange Visit and Class Events
Miss Barbour visit at East Orange High School noted. Graduation essays due by Monday June 3. DeSales Walsh visits the school. Senior boys held a reh in the hall at 11 40 and class met in the hall at the fifth bed. Chorus shows progress. Class night Friday with tickets for each senior. Brazos freshman English class party in room 11 with games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbour
East Orange High School
DeSales Walsh
M. H. S. Alu
Brazos
Neutrone Prescription 99 Promises Rapid Rheumatic Relief
An old advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a liquid remedy that removes uric acid from the blood to ease rheumatoid misery. It claims quick relief from joint and muscle inflammation and advertises sales at Hartman Drug Co. and leading druggists for 50 cents to 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman Drug Co
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