davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New Britain herald., 1917-12-11
new BRITAIN BOYS
HOLD A REUNION
Interesting Letter Telling Of Un-
expected Meeting Near Trenches

Joseph A. Farr, son of Mr. and
Mrs. John E. Farr of LaSalle street.
will leave Thursday morning for San
Antonio, Texas, where he has been
assigned to the Aviation section of
the American Army. as a transport
driver. Another son, William, writes
Interestingly from France regarding
the unexpected meeting Of his COM
pany with other companies OF which
several New Britain boys are men,
bers. According to the letter the
meeting was a joyful one. The mis-
sivo reads:
Dear Mother and Father:
Just a few brief words to acquaint
you with my whereabouts, and to let
you know that myself and other New
Britain fellows are all o. X. We are
Somewhere in France" but the
exact locality I am not allowed to
tell YOU because of the censorship. I
hope that all the family are we'll,
! and that New Britain is still on the
! map We have had some great ex-
i periences, and if we ever get back to
! the States we certainly will have
! something to talk about. Womel.
! and girls in the U. s. can't possibly
! imagine what the women in France
are suffering. Nearly all of them
dress in black in mourning for hus-
bands, fathers, brothers or sweet
! hearts etc. We are in a small viii
| lage here, and only short (cen-
sored). The village is inhabited by
| but a small population, but they tell
the American soldiers that they, the
inhabitants, rest easier when they
! know the khaki-clad boys are guard
| great life.
But a short distance away from
i our camp is another camp, and there's
a bunch of New Britain boys there.
| Lord, but we were all glad to see one
another. Meeting fellows from the
old home town, near the battle line
and trenches in France, gives one a
feeling that is hard to get over. We
had a great reunion
II am giving away no military Sc
cret when T. tell you that American
cigarettes are treated like gold bricks
over here. They are surely appre-
ciated. And it seems we never can
get enough Of them. Not that the
boys are f1ends, but because they
taste so good. and because it makes
them feel as though the folks back
hope appreciate what the boys are
going through for the sake of their
country.
I'VE very seldom see the sun here,
and I am commencing to believe, like
the rest of the bunch, that the U. S.
has got a monopoly on it's rays
please don't forget to send the
Herald when you send anything
across because we certainly do "eat
it up" You can't appreciate how we
20 through the papers.
"YOur loving son,
New Britain herald., 1917-12-11
DISASTROUS BLAZE
DOES $4,000 DAMAGE
Story Building in Hartford, De-
strOyed by Fire This Morning,
of Unknown Origin.

Hartford, Dec. 11.-Fire of unde-
termined origin swept the top floors
of the five-story building at 1928
High street early this morning doing
damage estimated at between $4,000
and 100000. A stock of 1900 auto
mobile tires stored in the front part
of the building was destroyed. The
store room of hotel at the rear was
badly damaged and the lower floors
of the building occupied by the r. S..
Peck and company and the Goodyear
company were soaked with water.
The damage to the building and
stock of the Goodyear company is
considerable. The building belongs to
the Hartford Investment corporation.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-11
WISE'S APPEAL FOR
LIFE Term REJECTED
Murderer Of Anna Tobin Will
Hang Friday Morning

William J. Wise must hang The
fate of the former Fort Slocum SOL
der convicted of staying Mrs. Anna
Tobin in this city September 10, was
decided yesterday afternoon when the
board of pardons, meeting at state
prison, Wethersfield, refused the ap-
peal of counsel for the condemned
man for Communication to life SEN
tence. Public Defender John F. For
ward and Attorney Albert A. Green
berg appeared in behalf Of Wise and
their pleas were supported by Rabbi
H. F. Ettelson of Hartford, who also
spoke in Wise's behalf Strenuous
objection to the communication was
made by States Attorney Hugh M.
Alcorn. At the conclusion Of the
hearing, the board turned down the
appeal and Wise must expiate his
crime at the end of the hangman's
moose early next Friday morning.
1t was a trying moment in the life
of the murderer as he listened intent
ly to the apeals Of the lawyers who
fought so valiantly to save his neck
He did not, however, mako any scene
that indicated emotion on his part
Wise took the decision in a stoical
manner. Wise's appearance was thai
Of frightened boy rather than a
murderer as he sat in the pen as
signed to prisoners begging the mercy
Of the board of pardons.
pathetic scene was enacted with
in the walls of the prison when
we'll dressed woman, who had been
seated beside an elderly man, stepped
to the rail, and in faltering tones she
| begged for mercy for her brother.
The woman was Miss Wise, a sister
of the condemned man. Between
sobs, she told of her great love for
her brother, who, she said, had al
this scene, the elderly father who
shows signs of good breeding sat back
and did not utter any statement but
the tear dimmed eyes clearly showed
the mental anguish he was under
going. Wise was taken back to the
condemned murderers' row where he.
win remain until Thursday, when
final preparations will be made for his
execution shortly after midnight Fri
day morning.
The appeal Of Matteo MastropasQua,
serving sentence Of one to ten years
for harboring a female for immoral
purposes was withdrawn. The ac-
cused was one Of the prisoners con-
, victed in the Plainville White Slave
case about three years ago.
Another New Britain resident whose
appeal for pardon was denied by the
[ board was Emil Fraiter, convicted of
| manslaughter. Frazier killed Rus
sian on Curtis street about two years
ago in trouble that grew out Of al
legged duplicity on the part of his wife.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-11

Up. s.-Merry Xmas and Happy
New Year. Don't know how merry
ours will be-
New Britain herald., 1917-12-11
Bronchitis
nd Other Throat and Lung
Ailments Invariably Yield
/ TO LInonine

Nearly one thousand prominent
eopIe in one city alone have pub
Ely testified in signed statements
lat Ldnonine cured them of coughs,
(lds,. bronchitis and other forms OF
inter complaints that threatened
eir very existence. Other thou
nds in other sections Of the country
i've added their testimony, and all
attic in proclaiming Linonine the
ost effective medicine of its kind
poW0 to science. Relief is wrought
removing the swellings and irrita-
pms that cause the disturbances. 1t
a truly wonderful remedy and is
are and wholesome, being an emul-
Dn Of F1ax-Seed Oil, Irish Moss,
Eucalyptus and other famous rene
oe, an combined in one, and known
p world over as
New Britain herald., 1917-12-11
ES The
Dickinson Drug Co.
/ 1911 Main Street
bUSTEROLE- QUICK
| tREL|EF! NO BLISTER!
Soothes and Relieves Like a
Mustard Plaster Without
the Burn or Sting

AiuSter0le is q clean, white ointment,
de with the oil Of mustard. 1t does all
& work of the old-fashioned mustard
hster-does it better and does not bis
4. You do not have to bother with a
Ath. You simply rub it on-and usually
|e pain is gonel
Many doctors and nurses use Muster
: and recommend it to their patients.
They will gladly tell you what relief it
ges from sore throat, bronchitis, Group.
f neck, asthma, neuralgia, congestion,
earisy, rheumatism, lumbago, pains
a achea of the back or joints, sprains,
- muscles, bruises, chilblains, frosted
y, colds Of the chest tit often pre-"
hts pneumonia).
3oc and 60c jars; hospital sire $3.50
| [l|!E i
New Britain herald., 1917-12-11
Y. NJ. c. A. BASKETBALL.

Physical Director Warren S. Slater
has completed arrangements for a
basketball game at the association
Saturday evening, between the crack
s. X. r. quintet of Hartford and the
Y. M. c. A. five. The preliminary
game will be between the Ramblers
and the High school reserves.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-11
Keeping the Quality In

World-Famous Cure for Colds and
Grip, is now soc per box. On account
of the advance in the price of the six
different Medicinal, Concentrated Ex-
tracts and Chemicals contained in
was necessary to increase the price
to the Druggist. 1t has stood the test
for a Quarter OF a Century. 1t is
used by every Civilized Nation.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-11
WILL BRING HOME THE COIORS
C. w. NeIson Writes of Prospects for
Victory Over Kaiser.

Visions of victory are contained in
letter received today by Charles
Joyce, manager OF the Hotel Regal
from c. w. Nelson, a private in Com
pany I, -- L. S. infantry, now in
France.
Nelson refers to his former asso-
GATES. members of football team,
Who, he says, are continually whim-
pering.
wait until they lose their football
formation and get in a real one over
here" he writes. But you don't hear
any of us crying or turning yellow.
We are over here to win and when we
come back, if we do, we will come
back with all kinds of colors."
New Britain herald., 1917-12-11
NoMINATEs INSPECTOR.

Washington. Dec. 11.-James J.
Brady, OF Detroit, was nominated to-
day by President Wilson to be COL
lector OF internal revenue, first dis
trict Of Michigan.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-11
STATIONERY FOR

THE NEW YEAR
We wish to call your attention to
2ur line of high quality stationery re-
eently placed in stock at prices that
vii enable you to procure your needs
or trifling cost. For all occasions,
FL uses, in different shades and tints
4.e have your needs in paper. Our
prices vary with the sizes and quality,
hut are all low.
~ Holiday Packages on Display.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-11

The teachers Of Stanley Memorial
church will meet this evening at 7:45
o'clock to complete arrangements for
Christmas.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
HIP

A sp'endidy diversified week at hc Hip Oiings To the screen besides 'The Heart of Texas Ryan," one of the hes classic pictures of the year l1 which the eminent Shakespearian . tor Frederick Warde will be seen .a -sine cl.ai." 1t is a aicturiza ton oi -'uakespear's immortal story of the m : ruler and his unfaithful daugh- tere.
 & mach has been written of this ren"rk&ole production in the current magazines, coupled with the promi- nenee o5 the star who was for many years the- foremost Shakespearean actor $ American, should male this atTaotlcn one of more han passing import i will be screened for Tues day and Wednesday and will be served nader the auspices of the ! ouns W0mers Christian association.
 For the Thursday and Friday dates Niti2raph sends to the Hips screen a picture which recently enjoyed one ot Inc most remarkable weeks run in the history of Tallys Broadway thea ter n Los Angeles It is called
 Arsene Lupin" and brings to the screen after an absence of several months one O Americas truly dis tinguished photOplay stars Earle Will hams. There is no need to recall the French detective story from which this screen play has been made. The character of this famous crook of the Latin quarter of Paris has been read by thousands of admirers of the more strenuous works of contemporary lite fature. AIr Williams has achieved a notable distinction in the part of tho fIrst Rallies of history and with an excellent cast and fine production, this story should be splendidly re- ceived oy the Hip cientel
 The weekend will seeanother west ern picture with the gifted Tom Nix east as the hero. It is called Twisted Trails"
 Particular attention is called by the Hir management to the wonderful value of the News Weelzlies which arc just now presenting many won terfpl photographs from the training camps and preparation centers of Americas entry into the war
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13

walk home in a barrel They dis cover they nave the clothes of count ard, not say the feast, dll of his mon e}5- They immediately disguise them selves as a count and a duke and pro ceed on their way to the hotel, their to be welcomed as Count Ratchild and the Duke of Ash lerry Lillian Rose as the counts daughter is also at the hotel and is expecting her father who was supposed to arrive at the same time she was. Babe Clark is seen as the landlady of the hotel and Florence LaMar as very wealthy woman q guest of the hotel Art Cline as the landlord of the Hotel has a very caDable part and handles it in most amusing manrer and in the finish wins the heart of the counts dalghtcr.
 iiy popular request MT Uline will repeat his Chinese number Prom Here to Shanghai" George Von Blk has a most amusing character part that of the luhe sheriff always OF the job, but never makes an arrest. George $ q finished artist from the word go ard is q master in the art of make up.
 The musical numbers are full of pep with such numbers as Maggie Doolcy." Where inc Blacl, Eyed Susan Grows -Rarny2rd leae," You Never Can Tell' and speciality by AL Wes- ton. LOOK for the wedding to take place on the stage Tuesday evening after the inst show. The bride. Miss Babe Clark and the bridegroom Al. Weston, both members of the com pany
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
MARY PICKFORD IS
 COMING TO LAMARA

Mary Pickford is romping through the film, "A Poor Little Rich Girl, at the Lamara theater Tuesday, Wednes day and Thursday. Romping is used adVisedly, for she is a child in every way. This is one of the most appeal ing roles which she has yet assumed. and all of the Pickford lovers will probably turn out to see the beloved Mary in short frocks, mass of curls. wlstful brown eyes. roguish smile. with all the tricks and gestures of this little genius of the film
 Little Mary both looks and acts the part of the eleven -year-Old child, and her pranks and refreshing childish ness will add to the thousands who love her already Ey erything she does seems to the manner born, and one can hardly realize that the chile upon the screen is a full grown woman. This is film that will appeal to the with sympathy for the lonely little rich girl, as Mary depicts her
 Neglected by q father and mother too busy with business and social af- fairs. the little girl of the story is left in the care of servants, who treat her shamefully. Finally the maid. wish ing a night off, gives her by mistake an overdose of sleeping potion. and the sickness and delirium of the child the parents realize their neglect, and all ends happily.
 special musical program will be give at each performance D yProf. Curtis "n the great pipe organ which promises t. make this one of the greatest attractions ever offered it a local theater
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
COLUM BiA

Today is the last showing of Polly fed-he and Billie Burke. Ella IIali as Polly gives a charming versior Of child life in Polly Red head Her work shows careful study of chil- dren and the play affords every op- portunity fer displaying her ability
 The scenic views are exceptionally fine.
 David Graham Phillips great drama of society life will be presented for three days starting Monday, with Clara kmnal Young in the leading role. The Price Sae P3id reveals the mockefy of false ambitions and the futility of clinging to and main- tairing false standards. As the Gaugh- ter If socially ambitious woman she sells herself to an old man of wealth and then. finding that life with him was a mcckery, she leaves him 10 work out her destiny Through sacrifice and renunciation she attains
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
HELD HAWAII' WILL
 BE HERE O|v TUESDAY

The spectacular musical production of the tnneful comedy Hello Hawaii which will be presented at the Elks theater for two nights and matinee ueginning next Tuesday. May 15. gives promise of being the seasons most attractive offering at the local piayhouses. To those who have visited Honolulu the production of Hello Hawaii will prove a rare treat as they have undoubtedly seen all the special scenic attractions that Hawaii possesses An exact reproduction of these are shown in tho scenic effects constructed by artists for this com pany. Those who have not been in Honolulu or Hawaii should avail themselves of the rare treat in store for them when Hello Hawaii" is presented at the Elks
 Charles Alphin, he producing au- tEcr, visited the beautiful islands while composing the lyrics for this new production and his tuneful melo- dies arc teemmg with the atmosphere of the life If poetry and music pecu- liar to the natives of Hawaii. Such
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
BIG EPISODE IS
 COMING TO CITY

A raid on a big fashionable gam bling house conducted Dy the assist ant district attorney of q big city, is one of the thrilling episodes in Mans Woman. the new World Picture Brady made which will be the at traction ac the Majestic theater or Thursday and Friday Miss Ethel Cl2yt0n plays the lead in this produc- tion and she appears with Rcckliffe Felowes. l'elloWeS appears as Ken daq, the assistant district attorney and Miss Clayton appears as his charming young wife The plays title is indicative of the young wOman's condition as a married woman. She is pampered and petted like d house cat. She rebels and finally wins hap piCess and a fair measIre of inde- peHdence and authority for herself This is the pest picture that Miss Clayton has yet done.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13

melodies as "Monah," My Honolulu Maid" What Aloho Means" and My Samoan Maid" are a few of the many songs exclusively written for Hello Hawaii " Tie costumes worn ny the principals md chorus are O. tho highest qualities of silks and satins. and were expressly designed for this production by Il most sue cessful modiste.
 featured in the cast is Jimmy Rose comedian of national reputation, Joe Bannister. Hazel Began. Marie Allen, and a chorus of beautiful girls of wonderful singing and dancing charms
 Following their announced policy Brandon Brothers will present Hello Hawaii at unusually low prices on account of the new expenses made necessary to patrons contingent to carrying on the war.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13

lections and solos. closed the show and sent everyone home wanting more Their voices blend beautifully and was a good selection for a clever motto and Non in late society dances, featuring the Peruvian whirl are in a class by themselves and no doubt will be big drawing card.
 Lindley and Fisher in the screaming farce, Nearly a Business Man" were one riot of fun. The crazy stunt that
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
ARIZONA

The bill to be presented tonight al the Arizona theater is a well dVersi- fled Dill and IS entitled Echo Noun tain iotel' and is burletta full of laughs an6 thrills. The plot is laid .aroUnd the famous Echo Mountain hotel in California Al. Weston and Jim Dooley as Cohn and Levi who have had a little trouble n Yuma ar
 rive and think they are ont Of all
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13

these clever people pull off caused much laughter.
 La Velle and Finney in late. popular songs and operatic selections were pleasing and demonstrated that the neople in Phoenix appreciate high class singing.
 Blanche Fulton. the female baritone, or as she is billed. The Girl With the Double oice," lived up to her billing and people are still guessing as to whether it is a man or woman.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
EMPRESS

Those who witnessed the vaudeville last night, declare that without a dcdbt it is one of the best shows and the big gest combinations of feature vaudeville acts ever seen in Phoenix. The man. agement is batting itself on the back and they say from now on, the Empress shall be an exclusive vaudeville house All acts come direct from the Burbank theater, Los Angeles
 The Three Blacks" in harmony se-
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13

trouble but finG out they are just commencing to find more than they expected COhn and Levi on their way from Yuma to the famous resort fall into q piece of good luck when they see a man in bathing in the Yuma river so an inspiration strikes Cohns
 mind and they both take the clothes 'rd leave the poor unfortunate to
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
MUSIC AND DRAMA
(Continued from Page Fourj

state. The girl, educated at Nassar. returns home and is seen by Jack Parker, happy -go-lucky cowpuncher who falls in love with her. Dee Me Allister. rascally officer and De Moreno Mexican plot to capture the girl and hold her for ransom. How their plans Wer circumvented how the girl saves the life of Jack Parker and, incidentally, kindles anew her ,ove for him arc just incidents in this pig story of the west.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13

her amhitions-only to sacrifice them to the true love of the one who helped her to self ma stery.
 The price She Paid is a glorifica- tion of attainment. It's supreme les son. that uplifting ambitnGn comes only through sacrifice.
The Washington times., 1917-08-04
MAILS MAY BE CLOSED
TO ANTI-DRAFT ORGAN
PRINTED BY WATSON

wAYCRoss. Ca. Aug. after
snces OF Senator Thomas w. Hard.
wick OF Georgia, in the United States
Senate, and anti-drsft propaganda in
The Government. radical organ OF
Thomas f. Watson. former candidate
for the Presidency. are largely re-
sponsIble for Isolated plots OF south
ern Georgia farmers to resist draft by
arms, local officials here held today.
Closing OF the mails to the paper was
said to be imminent.
Pierce county farmers, yesterday
reported arminE heavily. today had
failed to come from cover. Meantime
State and Federal agents were comb
ing the section. determined to bare
the scheme before draft examinations
Monday.
Several leads, said to have threat
ened publicly to resist draft OF their
sons, were believed to be slated for
immediate arrest for violation of the
espionage act.
The Washington times., 1917-08-04

Is due to other grievances which the
Seminoles and the freedmen Of the
Seminoles believe they hav against
the Government in addition to being
compelled to fight for IL.
Last winter" he said, Congress
allowed certain money to the Semi
noles and their freedmen, and now
the payment of this has been pre-
vented by a decision of the Comptrol-
Ter OF the Treasury. The draft com
ing on top of this has added TO the
irritation"
Congressman Ferris OF Oklahoma
gave his views on the anti-draft riots
on the House floor.
Good men in and out OF Congress"
he said, differed about the draft law
before its enactment. But any at.
tempt to evade 1t or break 1t down
in Oklahoma now will be dealt with
promptly and in an efficient manneS"
In response to n question from
Representative Dyer Of Missouri,
Ferris said no Germans were sus,
pected OF stirring up the trouble in
Oklahoma.
The Washington times., 1917-08-04
ARMY IS DIVIDED
OVER QUEST|ONOF
GENERALS AGES

The biggest army night in the his
tory of the service impends today.
It Is between the younger element and
the older. Before It finally Is settled
there is a distinct chance that Con-
gress may be injected into the stu
alton.
The fight comes over the question
of promotion to general rank. On
President Wilson's desk today Is =
long list Of colonies recommended to
be made brigadier generals. The list
was complied by Major Gen. Tasker
H. Bliss. acting chief OF the general
stan. The average age of the men
who are thus suggested for promo
tion, and incidentally for leading the
heavy lighting on the battle line in
France. Is above 50 years old And
this in the face OF q positive recon-
mendation by Major Gen. Psrshing.
In supreme command of the American
forces in France, that the age limit
for brigadier generals be fixed at 45.
This accommodation would exclude
every general and practically every
colonel now in the United States
army.
General Bliss represents the old
school in the army. He IL 4 strong
believer in the system OF promotion
by seniority. In the last list OF promo
lions q number OF colonels were over
hooked by Gene11i Scott because he
feared they might be too old. 1t Is
admitted that. some OF these men have
been marked now for promotion by
General Bliss.