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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30

l consider it indeed Il great priv
lcgc to me for the first time to WI tc
Il few articles to your valuable paper
l think the Richmond Planet the,
best Negro paper published in this
country.
The Richmond Planet stands for
Equal Rights to all and Special
Privileges to none" You are certain
ly pleading the righteous cause OF
the Negro. the thing l like about the
whole matter, you are pleading at
the right time TO the right people
You are not bending Your knees to
the Gods of Baal. Mr.. Trumbo, white
can use gun we'll for he shot and
killed his wife. her father then Shot
two others, this was done near my
school Il few days ago.
"rherc shall be wars AMI rumors
of wars" We arc having both now and
our sons are being called to go to help
maintain "Lifc. Liberty and per.
suits of IIappincss"-A free Democra
cy-thc Negro Is getting some bcne
fits out Of this war already. What
we dolored men want is "Equal
rights and equal opportunities.
DR.. Calvin the great beloved hero
calling the brethren 10 get ready to
come to Newport News, May Sth. Let
us 60 brethren.
right place. DR.. r. G.. Wood of lynch
burg has so ably presented the cduca
tional side OF the Va. Seminary and
| College let us rally to these righteous
matters. 1t is our school II is being
nd Fnr f,I
Let us rally to the standard--be there
! when the gavel sounds. At May Sth.
! Rev. Wilson Is gone to Woodstock.
Va. while Rev. Jones takes his place
here to tell Israel of her sins and
Jacob Of her in'quity.
There are three colorcd churches
hero.
| This is farming section, there are
large crops of corn and wheat and
tobacco raised here.
! a railroad passes through this
town My school has been extended &.
! The farmers are very busy prcpar
! ing for their crops.
! Let each of us do our "bit" in in
tcrest of the war. This Is our coun
try. and our war. Time for actions
is now.
why Hull bcl"ctll TWO ODlllOnS!
II this is our country and If we are
, citiZens-Our duty is clear before us
let each preacher, teacher, lawyer
doctor. farmer, laborer and bushes
, man do his part-Duty." For every
I man shall bear his own burden, Gal.
6:05. Shoulder up your war burden.
baptist State convention also. We
co'ored people are here in this coun
tpHy 70 -ln
to heaven from America.
Sincerely yours.
| THOS. II. CUNNINGHAM.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30

ordinary Sunday calm, than yester
day but they seemed to have lost the!r
power to disturb the population which
refused to be distracted from it's Sun
day habits to any great extent.
In the absence Of means of trans
portatlOn u great many persons were
seen on the streets leading to the con
ter Of the city, walking to keep their
appointments.
The rapidity of the fire increased
after the first few shells landed, OK
plosions following each other every
fifteen minutes on the average. Some
OF the shots came after an interval
OF only twelve minutes.
The comments of the French press
this morning were about evenly di-
vidcd between the big gun which Is
hombarding the city from back Of
the German lines and the terrific bat
tie raging on the British front. The
tone OF the comment OH the lombard
ment is ono Of establishment ut the
feasibility of the performance, while
as to the battle the favorable ending
OF it Is confidently expected.
The newspapers do not conceal their
admiration for the mechanical feat
of the Germans i'll constructing their
new weapon, but speak pass.ona, ely
OF the useless barbarity of the bom--
bardmcnt. The Matn says it is con
Soling to note that the number of vic
tins is small. buC il asks for repris-
ais on German cities.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
THE EXCELSIOR SCALP FOOD

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Other Excelsior preparations are: Hair
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Tetter Salve and Medicated Shampoo soc
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Food for aggravated cases of badness of
temples, of long standing, per box, 75c
Once tried these preparations arc always
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your earning capacity, and handle our
goods moro successfully. Terms reason
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price. Trial treatment, $1.60 postpaid.
Foreign orders, $2.25 Orders receive
prompt attention. EXCELSIOR HAIR
PREPARATIONS arc made only by
Tho EXCELSIOR MANUFACTURING co.
300 $. Bland st. Blucncld w. Va
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30

Paris, March 24.-The lombard
ment of Paris by the big German gun
ceased at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon.
1t IS believed in some quarters that
more than one gun was engaged in
Smelling the French capital from a
point behind the enemy lines, believ
cd to be over seventy miles from Par
is.
The German monster cannon"
which has been bombarding Paris,
has been located in the forest Of ST.
Gobain, west Of Laon, and exactly 1872
kilometers approximately seventy
six miles east ofparis city hall.
The gun says the Matin is estab--
lished near Anizy in St. Gobain for
est. This would place it somewhat
further south in the wooded area, and
it estimates the distance is about sew
enty miles from Paris.
Sunday in Paris was ushered in by
the loud explosion Of one Of the ten
inch shells fired by the Germans from
their new gun more than seventy
miles distant, at 6:55 o'clock this
informing. The alarm was sounded
Immediately.
Many people took SHELTER but larg
er numbers appeared in the streets
on the way to the churches, which
women who sell palm leaves doing
their customary thriving business.
The shells arrived at regular in
tervals of twenty minutes at first. The
dotonatioAs seemed louder, amid the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
Announcement.

Mrs. Ella o. Waller wishes to an.
nounce to her friends that she Is now
with e. G. Meyer Jewelry Co. Mum.
Der 81 w. Broad Street as agent. She
desires the patronage of her many
friends "a this is the first Jeweldy Co
in this city to employ q Colored wo-.
man as it's representative.
Wedding presents, diamonds, watch.
es silyerware, pine and tewelry of
all kinds cut glass etc for sale.
On Visiting the store give Mrs Wal.
Ter the benefit OF yoar purchase. Give
ker O onn.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
BERLIN REPORT TELLS
OF SHIELDING OF PARIS

Paris has been bombardcd by Ger
man long distance guns, according to
the German official communication, is
sued tonight.
The sta, emcnt adds that the British
i'll the retirement are burning French
towns and villages, and that between
the Sommc and the Disc the Germans
arc still going forward, Enormous
Guantitics of booty have been taken
Ivy the Germans. according to the state
mcnt, which Follows:
between the Somme and the Disc
our corps are fighting their way foi
ward. Chuuny mas been taken
"Our booty in war material is enor
nous. The English iii their retirement
are burning French towns and viii
lagos.
1--WE have bombardcd the fortress
of Paris with long distance guns"
"a gigantic struggle is taking place
for Bapaume. ~ battle is in progress
on the Transloy-Combcs-
!ine.
'''rhc Somme has been crossed at
MANY points i'll our attack between
I'cronne and Ham,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
ATLANTIC COAST Linz:
THE STANDARD RAILROAD OF THE sorrru,

THE STANDARD RAILROAD OF THE SOUTH
Effective February II, 1918
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY-For
l2:45 a. II. N
For Norfolk; ss:oo A. NJ. 900 A. II. s:.s
FOR N. & ". ny. West: o:2o A. Il, 500 r.
NJ, 1885 P. II.
For Petersburg: 12:45 A. NJ. Cos A. NJ, 500
-. 30 d., V:po A. ", o:2o 4. NJ, $500 p. NJ,
NJ, S:a5 =. N.
nor Goldsboro and Fayetteville: 1900 u. N.
A., o:45 A. NJ, 0:8 A. NJ, $40 A. NJ, 1905
A, d., Halo A: NJ. .2:1o P. NJ, s.l $50 p. M,
o:o2 +. NJ, 6:46 p. NJ, 7:45 P. NJ, s:l5 r. NJ
not guaranteed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
SAVE COUPONS

WORK AND SAVE UP PLANET
COUPONS AND GNT AN UMBRELLA
OR A PHONAGRAPH-BO ARE
GOOD. SEE ADVERTISEMENT
IN THIS ISSUE AND START TO
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
NORFOLK & WESTERN.
ONLY ALL.RAIL LINE TO NORFOLK.

ONLY ALI,RAIL LINE TO NORFOLK
Leave Byrd Street Station. Richmond.
FOR NORFOLK: 900 A. n. $500 A. NJ,
$500 p. NJ, '5:65 P. N.
FOR LYNCiiBURG AND THE WEST: 1920 A,
NJ, $500 NJ, 1886 L. N.
ARRIVE RICIIHOND-Prom Norfolk: .l1:lO
4: NJ. .d:4s P. II. From the West: .7:s5 A.
III. "2:l0 =. NJ, $3.50 p. NJ, sS:l6 P NJ
Daily "Daily except Sunday ..'slnday.
Office, $50 E. Main St. Phone Mad. 4sf.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
FORCED CROSSING OVER
TORTILLE SECTOR. SAYS BERLIN

"Bctwecn Manancourt ana Peronnc
the troops of Generals Won Kathen and
Won Gotard have forced a crossing
over the Tortile sector and on the Som
me battle field are fighting around
BuchaveSncs. Pcronne has fallen.
Other divisions have pressed forward
to the south thereof as far as the
Somme.
"As early as Friday evening the
army OF General Won Ilutier, pressing
closely forward. took by storm the
third enemy position, broke through
it and compelled the enemy to retire.
'In cease)ess pursuit the corps Of
Generals Won LucttwitZ and Won Oct
tingc have reached the Somme.
"Ham fell, after a desperate fight
into the hands of our victorious troops
English reserves thrown against
them in a desperate attack, sustain
ed Sanguinary losses.
"rhc corps Of Generals Won Hcbcrn
and Won Coute and the troops Of Gen
eral Won Geyl after fierce battle,
crossed the Crozat Canal.
"French. English and American reg
iments which had been brought up
from the southwest for counterat-
tack we're thrown back OIL Chauny i'll
southwesterly direction.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30

Unable to Account for Deficit Which
Was Made Good Immediately. Ac--
cused Superintendent Believes He
Win BE EXOncratcd.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30

Unable to account for Il $4,000 short
age reported in his department about
six weeks ago by the postal inspectors
T.. Nj. Earman formerly superintendent
of the money order department of the
Richmond post-office, was officially re
moved from office by the post office
authorities at Washington, it was an
nounccd in that city last night.
When questioned about the matter
lus,night, Postmaster Hay Il. Thorn
ton declined to make any statement,
saying that he had not been officially
notified by the Post-Office Department
at Washington. However, he reluc>
lantiy admitted that he had known
for long time that discrepancy
had existed in the money order depart
ment, OF which Mr.. Earman was SUI
perintcndent; that he had written to
Washington for instructions, and at
the present time was awaiting delhi
tie orders from the department.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
BESTOW PRAISE ON VALOR
AND BRAVERY OF TROOPS

"For the achievement of formd
able success the troops of all the Ger
man races eXcrted their utmost; the
attacking spirit Of the infantry could
not have been exceeded. 1t has shown
what German bravery can accomplish
Light heavy and the heaviest artill-
cry and mine throwers, INCREASINGLY
pressing forward over crater feds
essentially contributed to the support
Of the infantry attack, which con-inu
ously pressed forward. Flame throw
ers took their part of pioneers in the
fighting rs in their ordinary work,
and maintaincd the Old traditions.
"Aviators and balloons broueh+ val
liable information to the command.
Our chasing and battle echelons. &C.
customed to victory, maintained in
hard fighting mastery in the air and
attacked the retreating enemy col
umns. Motor troop columns and
trains worked incessantly.
"Points of communication in the
rear OF the enemy were the detectives
Of our bombing squadrons who have
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
PARIS SAYS BIG GUN WAS HID
IN THE WOODS.
Monster Cannon Located in Forest
of Gobain Near Laon, Dispatch
Says.
SEVENTY MILES AWAY.

Shells Arrived at Regular Intervals,
Report States, About Every Fiji
teen Minutes on Average-Bombard
ment Ceased Yesterday Afternoon.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30

WANTED-Export linotype operator
Apply Planet Office, 81 N. 4th ST..
Richmond, Va,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
INSPECTORS UNABLE TO
ACCOUNT FOR SHORTAGE

Inspectors and postal officials III
Washington have been unable to ac-
count for the shortage. MIR. Earman
formerly superintendent Of the money
order department stoutly contends
that he is innocent OF any knowledge
Of deficit in his accounts and tnat
he does not and did not know that q
shortage existed. He said that he had
checked himself up Il few days be
fore the arrival of the inspectors and
that his books balanced. Although he
has not been at VOL since the dis
covery of the alleged shortage, he
had not been officially removed until
yesterday. He asserted that if there
was any shortage thorough inyestl
gaa{on would completely eXonckif,e
him. Since the suspension OF MIR. Ear
man about six weeks ago, Elmer S.
Redwood has been acting iii the capaci
ty Of superintendent of the money
order department..
Chimes Dispatch, March 20, 1879
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
pEtSSiANS CLAIM PIiKONNE AND
HAM IN BIG DRIVE.
Berlin Wireless Message Also Tells
OF Capture of 10000.
HUGE VICTORY is CLAIMED
Army Now Attacking Line at Bapa-
ume to Take Third Positions.

Berlin, March "a. (via London, Brit
ish Admiralty per Wireless Prcss.)-
The Germans have captured Pcronne
and Ham and defeated British and
American regiments brought up from
the southwest for countcrattack ON
Chauny, according to the War Office
statement today.
The statement adds that more than
10000 prisoners have been captured
and 500 guns have been taken by the
Germans.
Victory in the battle wAich has
been raging heal Monchy, Cambria.
st. Quentin and La Fere is claimed
by The Germans The British Tisird
and Fourth Armies and parts OF Fran
co.Americnn reserves are declared TO
have been beaten. with tho heaviest
oSscs, on the line from Bapaume to
Bouchnvcsnes and behind the SOM
me between Pcronne and Ham, rs
we'll as ut Chauny.
The text of the communication fol
lows:
ewes ern theatre: The battle near
Monchy, Cambria, ST. Quentin and
La Fcre has been won.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
Newsstand.

Mr. Edward cambridge, II w. DE-
val Street, agent for tho Pldset
handles all kinds of newspapers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30

been active every night.
Our captures have Increased Co
over $4,000 pr. soners and GOO guns
On many OF the remaining points Of
tho westernfront artillery battles and
accommodating engagements have con
tinucd."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
SHORTAGE WAS MADE GOOD
When BOOKS WE'RE EXAMINED

In justice to Earman 1t was said
that WHOM notified by the post--oilicc
inspectors that, according to the
books. a shortage Of $4,000 existed i'll
his department he Immediately made
the amount good by giving his person
al check. However, this is required
by the postal regulations and IL 1t is
found in later examination that there
was no shortage, Mr.. Earman will be
refunded the money by the depart
ment.
The discovery Of the discrepancy In
the money order department was
made about six weeks ago while Post
master Thornton was in Florida on
his vacation. About twelve inspectors
arrived ut the post-officc to make
their Intern ttent uudits OF the &C
counts and books Of the various de
partments. Assistant Postmaster w.
Ross Southwark, who, in the absence
Of the postmaster, accompanied the
inspectors in their examinations OF
pne accounts and books of the various
departments was notified by the III
spectorS' OF the reported sl.or-oGo III
the money order department.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
CLAIM DEFEAT OF FRENCH
AND AMERICAN TROOPS.

"British Third and Fourth Armies
and portions of Franco-American re
serves who had been brought up were
beaten. and OH the line Of Bapaume
Bouchavesnes and behind the Sommc
between Pcronnc and Ham. as we'll
as at Chauny, were repulsed with the
heaviest Of losses.
The army OF General Won Below
(Otto) took by storm Monchy height
and south thereof carried forward the
attack in IL westerly direction beyond
Vancourt and Menin. 1t now is ell
gagged II fight northwest Of Bnpa-
umc for the third enemy positions.
Strong British concentrates were re
pulsed.
1.-THE army OF Gcnerai Won Dormar
WITT, following upon the heels OF
the vanqaishcd enemy, pressed for
ward in close pursuit Friday night
as far as the third enemy position in
the Equancourt. Nurlu, TempleuX, La
Posse, Bernes line.
early yesterday they renewed their
attack against the enemy and defeat
cd him, in spite Of his desperate de-
Tense and continual counterattacks. A
junction with the left wing Of the
attack Of General Won Below was af
fected.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-05-17
PRIZE WINNERS IN LIBERTY
LOAN DIALOGUE

The contests in the Liberty Loan
Dialogue between the grade children
of the towns of Eastford, Pomfret
and Putnam held at the High School
hall last Friday resulted us follows:
First prize. primary contest, John
Farrell Thomas Kelley. Pomfret.
Second prize, primary contest, Ir-
win Rhoades, Robert Mackie Pom
fret
The grammar contest was won by
Harry Cohen and Westly sheldon Of
Putnam. with Sidney Hayward and
Earl Spencer az Putnam. second
There WAS music by the High school
glee club with patriotic remarks by
Judge Warner and Mir Davenport. the
latter giving an awarding of the priz.
Is
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-05-17
Boschees German Syrup

Why use ordinary cough remedies,
when Bosehee'. German Syrup has
been used SO successfully for fifty
two years in all parts of the United
States for coughs, bronchitis. colds
settled IN the throat. especially lung
troubles. II gives the patient a good
nights rest. fFssc ksom eoughig4-a.ssb
s s,,ss 10y she the ~
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-05-17
SOLDIERS WOUNDED
ESCAPES
SAILOR
Blowout Causes Ford Touring Car to
Turn Over on Elm Street

An advertising automobile contain
ing four soldiers and sailor trying
to attract attention to the minstrel
show Saturday night managed to at
tract more attention than was down
on the program, when the rear tire
blew out near the stone mill at the
north end of Elm street and the car
turned over Private John Mcintyre.
who was driving, shot through the
wind shield and had his right ear
nearly torn off He was taken to the
Day kimball hospital where DR. Over
lock sewed up the wound. Private
Frederick Powers was also taken to
the hospital. His leg was injured and
he was put to bed Not long after
ward ne got up. dressed and came
down town and took part in the show
Both young men live in Norwich. Nc
Intyre was able to leave for home
Sunday The sailor escaped without
a scratch
Possibly the accident could have
been avoided if the driver had not
turned his ear quickly TO avoid hitting
a child in the road
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-05-17

the service of good breeding ami
NAL.
In general. the renting will be con
fined to those farmers who want to
build up and improve their sheep.
The number of bucks to be rented
this year is limited to five, and farms
must be approved by the County Ag
ricultural Agent and A G.. Skinner of
the Agricultural College before be
ing allotted an animal.
Farmers renting a ram, will be ex-
pected to follow out certain instruc-
tions regarding care and management
of the animal
In ease a rented buck dies, the LA
bility of loss Will be decided upon by
a committee composed of G. H. Sum
ner, Woodstock; A. & Skinner, and
County Agent b W. Ellis, but in no
case " Ill SQCu lidDilitN tNtttd ~ pei
cent of the value of the animal agreed
upon at the time of rental.
The present plan calls for rental
fee of $40 per season, service to be
limited to 50 to so ewes per ram.
Rams will be transferred from one
farm to another, and in case three or
four farmers use the same animal the
charge will be pro rated
Rams will be ready to be placed on
farms September /, 1918, and any
farmer in Windham County interest
ed in improving his present flock or in
raising sheep Is urged to get in touch
with the County Agent Applications
fer renting bucks should be fled With
the County Agent as soon as possible,
in order to assist in the arrangements
for routing etc Farmers renting
rams must he members Of the Farm
ers' Association
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-05-17
TO ENCOURAGE SHEEP RAISING
IN WINDHAM COUNTY

In order to encourage the sheep in
dustry in Windham County, the
Farmers Association, with the coop
GRAFTON of the Connecticut Agricul-
turat College, has made arrangements
to rent pure bred Shropshire rams
owned by the College. to approved
farmers in Windham County The
idea behind this work is to give farm
els with small foeks, who do not fee
that they can stand the expense OF
keeping ram. the opportunity to gel
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-05-17
GIVE LUNCHEON TO MISS KATH-
ARINE SEWARD

The choir Of the Congregational
church, of which Miss Katharine
Seward is a member, gave her a
luncheon in the banquet room OF the
church last Friday evening, previous
to her departure for California. for a
few months stay Covers were laid
for nineteen
The luncheon was planned and pre-
pared by the young ladies Of the
choir. the menu being as follows
Luncheon Potatoes with Frankforts
Creamed Asparagus Tips an Toast
Assorted Cake Coffee
Lemon Sherbert and Pineapple
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-05-17
MAY PARTY AT HOME OF MIR
AND MRS JAMES r LUCEY,,
WEDNESDAY EVENING
Music. Refreshments. and Dancing


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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-05-17


A broken y'1Iiisis q a.'i''E -
beam Or brake shoe. Or clean jump
from the ron. sent two box cars
do,,,, tEa b.rk and threw a coal car
..-a., ha.b
anu ''''s.''.
TRACKS o. inc 'iiil.''ii W '''2'. - ~
New Haven railroad Re" feet cast
Of the bridge over the roadway neac
poq# fr.t ztat#an shortly after sever
.....z... ~ 80
VIZ .at = 9ss s'.s
i f9f some Haa+ 10 eeset tf4tH -.
~ #8s 81 PIta8aH ii e#aa o'clock,
E=sl Hs7Is feae#ea E9Effet before
+ #Hr accident occurred TIE express
i s4s Tagged aad had 70 back up To
/ WfHlmasfia and @as sent around by
/ TN aaq Of Plaludeld
3 runs between East Hart
ford and Boston The run is getting
an unsaQ0ry reputation and is looked
UPON HE "A hODuOO DE IdiiiOdu men
Either there is Jonah in the crew or
the Jfux is stealing rides IN some of
the ears. 1t was A. B. that crashed
into tram 5000 just few hundred
feet west Of where this latest trouble
occurred, in the early morning hours
of April 10, resulting in four train
men losing their lives.
As usual railroad men were retieent
in saying what caused the trouble, but
the ears down the steep embankment
and more blocking the tracks was con
elusive proof that there was trouble
Wreckers from East Hartford and
Readvile cleared away the wreckage |
before morning and people who went |
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1918-05-17
FREIGHT TRAIN ABA
A TROUBLE MAKER
Train That Ran Into Extra 5000
April 10, Figures In Another
Wreck Saturday Evening

Two Box Cars Down Bank 70
More Cars Block Tracks Pom
fret Station Again the Scene OF
Trouble