Strike at Springfield Unsettled
Springfield April 27 All efforts to settle the three weeks long shovelers strike failed A mass meeting rejected two contractor proposals and accepted a mayoral compromise of 235 for 8 hours to restart work The city expects strikebreakers if no adjustment by Monday and contractors meet tomorrow noon to decide the situation The eastern states exposition committee fears delays in labor work ahead of the fall event
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Springfield
McCall
Hibernia Hall
State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration
Frank E. Stacey
Hotel Kimball
Rescue by City Point crew saves aeroplane official
Prompt action by City Point life saving crew last night saved Grover C. Loernig, vice-president of the aeroplane manufacturing branch of the B. F. Sturtevant Company, who fell into the bay from a hydro aeroplane made for the United States Army.
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City Point
Grover C. Loernig
B. F. Sturtevant Company
United States Army
United States
Loernig
South Boston
Hydro plane flight near Squantum ends with halt
A government ordered hydro airplane from the B F Sturtevant Co moved from South Boston beach toward Squantum after a 45 minute delay caused by engine issues. The craft lifted then returned toward City Point and circled the life saving station before settling near the Squantum shoreline.
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B. F. Sturtevant Company
Mexico
L Street
Boston
Loernig
City Point
Squantum
Gerard Goes to Kaiser
Washington reports a hopeful mood over the submarine issue as signs point to Germany yielding to the United States demand to abandon its present methods of submarine warfare.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Emperor Invites Ambassador Gerard to Confer at Army HQ
Officials view the invitation as significant signaling possible direct contact with the Kaiser. President Wilson awaits Germany’s reply, with no definite details available, while Congress and the public press for caution amid calls against actions leading to war.
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United States
Gerard
Army
Germany
Wilson
Washington
Berlin
Lansing Denies Aiding Capture of Casement
Secretary Lansing says the State Department had no knowledge of Sir Roger Casement’s expedition until after his capture and that papers from von Igel show nothing indicating such an expedition was underway. The denial echoes official quarters stating no aiding information was shared with Britain.
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Washington
State Department
Sir Roger Casement
Lansing
Department
Sir Roger
von Igel
Engineer killed by own engine on beam trawler Long Island
William Wickett, chief engineer on the Long Island owned by Trident Fisheries, was ground to pieces under the steamer engine at Commonwealth pier Boston. He was 45 and lived with his wife at 217 Webster Street East Boston. He was a well known marine engineer on the New England coast.
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Portland
William Wickett
Long Island
Trident Fisheries Company
Commonwealth Pier
Boston
Wickett
Webster Street
East
New England
Tragic Engine Accident Claims Wickett's Life
Wickett heard a thumping in the engine and descended to investigate. His assistant Ernest Nichols found him dead beneath the high pressure cylinder crank, the engine having seized and pulled him into the pit.
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Wickett
Ernest Nichols
GILT EDGE EXPRESS STRIKES SETBACK IN CONNECTICUT
The Gilt Edge Express suffered a broken driving shaft in Waterford Connecticut causing the engine to be wrecked on its right side. No injuries to passengers or other damage reported. After repairs and an hour and forty minutes delay the train continued to New York pulled by a different engine from New London.
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Waterford
Conn
Bradford
R. I
New York City
New London
Boston
New York
Dublin revolt portrayed as larger than reports indicate
The Gaelic American prints John Devoy boasting of Dublin revolutionists and accusing Wilson era officials of sending England details that blocked Sir Roger Casement's landing. It claims only partial despatches reach the U S and that the revolt is far broader with thousands affected.
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New York
John Devoy
Dublin
Wilson
England
Roger Casement
Devoy
Cambridge Invites Evangelist to City
Mayor Rockwood sends telegram to Billy Sunday inviting him to Cambridge. He touts Boston metro location, top transportation, ample parking, and a warm reception, with the Board of Trade backing the invitation.
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Cambridge
Boston
New England
Board of Trade
Redmond Denounces Irish Proceedings In Commons
John E. Redmond, leader of the Irish party, in the House of Commons expresses detestation and horror at recent Irish events. He aligns with Sir Edward Carson in urging newspapers and public figures not to weaponize the affair against any party in Britain or Ireland.
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Liberty Hall
Dublin
James Larkin
Sir John Maxwell
Ireland
London
John E. Redmond
House of Commons
Edward Carson
Dublin unrest spreads as fighting resumes in Ireland
London reports serious fighting in Dublin resumes with government officials admitting revolutionary forces still control parts of the city. The unrest is spreading to other areas of Ireland as the situation develops.
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Dublin
Ireland
Sinn
London
Historic Anniversaries and Tide Times Feature
Tide times listed for today at 8 08 A M and 8 39 P M. James Monroe born 1758 noted as fifth U S president. A historic reference recalls the Cushing oil tanker bombing by German aircraft one year ago.
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James Monroe
The
United States
Cushing
Boston Area Weather Forecast Fair and Warmer
Forecast for Southern New England and Eastern New York calls for Cloudy Friday and Saturday with fair skies and rising temperatures. Northern New England can expect Cloudy conditions Friday and Saturday.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
New York
Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues
National League games saw Chicago defeating New York 9 to 2 and St. Louis topping Cincinnati 5 to 4 while Brooklyn and Philadelphia played to a rainout. American League results include Detroit beating St. Louis 7 to 2 and Chicago defeating Cleveland 5 to 3 with Washington over Philadelphia 4 to 2. Rain affected the Boston New York and Boston New York matchups.
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Boston
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati - Pittsburg
Brooklyn-Philadelphia
Washington
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Detroit
City bans Marine recruitment card distribution in Boston
Superintendent Crowley said Marines cannot distribute recruitment cards or circulars on city streets, calling it a violation of local ordinances. The move halts plans for their recruiting campaign in Boston neighborhoods.
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United States Marine Corps
Boston
Crowley
Recruiting campaign axed by Boston police clash
Major C. B. Hatch says he will seek Washington guidance after police rule distributing handbills by soldiers violates city ordinances. Superintendent Crowley cites Section 41 of Chapter 40 banning handbills in public streets while private doorway distributions hold no police jurisdiction. Hatch mentions flag stations on Hanover and Portland streets and plans to address authorities to continue recruiting.
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C. B. Hatch
New England
Washington
Crowley
United States
Boston
Hatch
Hanover Street
Portland
House Democrats Back Philippine Independence Bill
Washington April 27 House Democrats in caucus approved by 140 to 35 the Senate bill for Philippine independence and agreed to permit a House amendment to the prohibition section. Twenty eight members said they would not be bound by the caucus action.
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Washington
House Democrats
Senate
House
Growth of Money Free Write for This Book
A booklet promotes secure home ownership and capital growth through safe investments yielding 5 percent or more. The notice invites readers to write to Mr. Bildred, treasurer, to obtain the publication and learn how to build savings and wealth.
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Bildred
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