Bridgeport Survivors Recall Dayton Flood Terrors
Dayton flood survivors reach Bridgeport after harrowing ordeal with little food and exposure. John Stengle and J George Pack, workers from G Drouve Company, describe fifty five hours imprisoned by rising waters near Dayton and their observations of preparing for and fleeing the flood.
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Dayton
Bridgeport
John Stengle
Lenox Avenue
J. George Pack
Orchard St
G. Drouve Company
Daytan
Oakwood Street
National Cash Register
Lodsings
Werner
Lodiow Street
Stengle
Milam River
Union Station
Weid
Hartigan Goes to Do His Bit
New York April 12 John J Hartigan the policeman who wouldn't equal went to Sing Sing today to serve three years for perjuring himself to shield higher officers accused of graft Hartigan was the first member of the police force punished in connection with the crusade against levying tribute on protected vice He started for Sing Sing today protesting his innocence and without a word against any of his associates The district attorney declares that the police system paid Hartigan 35000 for his silence.
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New York
John J. Hartigan
Sing Sing
Hartigan
Earthquake Felt in Salt Lake City and Idaho
An earthquake lasting several seconds was felt here at 1 30 this morning. Train dispatchers of the Oregon Short Line Railroad reported the shock was felt throughout southeastern Idaho.
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East Lake City
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Idaho
Japanese Ambassador to Protest California Law
Viscount Chinda, Japanese ambassador to the United States, was instructed by the Japanese foreign office to lodge formal protests in Washington over anti Japanese legislation in California. Irritation grows nationwide as political parties and chambers of commerce urge measures to protect Japan US treaty rights amid calls for an anti California boycott.
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Toko
Chambers of Commerce
San Francisco
Los Angeles
United States
Japan
Belgium Snowbound Strikes Gardens and Streets
A heavy snowstorm sweeps Belgium causing damage to gardens orchards and fields. A 79 year old war veteran Samuel Warren was wounded after being struck by a trolley car while awaiting an ambulance. In Washington authorities report a wallet containing 76 dollars lost.
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Brussels
Belgium
Samuel Warren
Washington
Wilson Sends Nominations to the Senate
President Wilson submitted several nominations to the Senate on April 12. Dudley Field Malone of New York was named third assistant secretary of state. John Bassett Moore was named counsellor for the state department. Rhydon M. Call was nominated as United States judge for the southern district of Florida. J. L. Camp was named United States attorney for the western district of Texas. William J. McDonald was nominated United States marshal for the northern district of Texas, and John Rogers for the western district of Texas.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Dudley Field Malone
New York
State Department
John Bassett Moore
United States
Florida
Rhydon M. Call
Western District of Texas
J. L. Camp
United States Marsh
Texas
William J. McDonald
Western District
John Rogers
Bench Warrant Sought in Mellen Judson Case
State's Attorney Judson plans to seek a bench warrant to bring President Charles 8 Mellen of the New Haven Railroad and possible other officers to court to answer charges over the October wreck of the Springfield Express at Westport. The railroad's counsel will request a hearing before the warrant is issued, in Connecticut practice.
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Superior Court
Judson
Charles 8. Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co
Mellen
Dtte
Springfield Express
Westport
New Haven
Sara]ner Greene
Connecticut
Melien
Eastern roads charged with misrepresentation in wage dispute
New York April 12. W S Carter president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen argues before the arbitration board that eastern railroads misrepresent earnings by claiming deficits if wage raises go through. He says 12 percent of 62 roads are independent, with subsidiaries boosting profits to show surpluses, and that excluding eight deficit paths, the combined surplus totals 256 million dollars, enough to cover wage increases.
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New York
Eastern Railroads
W. S. Carter
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Board of Arbitration
Carter
Weather Indications and National Updates for New Haven Area
Forecast calls for rain tonight then clearing and cooler conditions. Sunday should be fair while Connecticut sees rain tonight and Sunday morning, followed by cloudy and colder weather. Moderate winds persist as disturbances move through the region and Atlantic coast rain continues. Several locations report over two inches in the last 24 hours. Pleasant weather lies west, with frosts reported to Texas. In Los Angeles Alfredo Jannotta, a noted Italian musician and composer, died last night.
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New Haven
Connecticut
St. Lawrence Valley
Georgia
New Jersey
Atlantic
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi River
Texas
Abolish Useless Sinecure Court in Fairfield County
Hartford April 12 The judiciary committee showed interest in a bill to abolish the Criminal Common Pleas court of Fairfield county. Representative Lynn W. Wilson Bridgeport argued the court's poor record and high cost per trial. He cited few trials in 1911-12 and this year, suggesting consolidation or abolition, with ongoing debate among committee members. Judge Elmer F. Banks of Fairfield serves as prosecutor and James F. Walsh of Greenwich as judge.
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Hartford
Judiciary Committee
Criminal Common Pleas Court
Fairfield County
Lynn W. Wilson
Bridgeport
Wilson
Elmer F. Banks
Fairfield
James F. Walsh
Greenwich
Democrats in caucus adhere to sugar plan
Washington April 12 House Democratic caucus votes 386 to 1 against an amendment to the sugar tariff schedule proposed by Representative Broussard Louisiana and backed by sugar states to end free sugar in three years and start immediate 10 percent cuts with six years of gradual reductions. Louisiana members led by Broussard and allies from Michigan denounced the schedule as ruinous to their sugar industry. Underwood defended the committee’s carefully studied plan. An alternative would extend free sugar grace to four years beyond the next national campaign. Senator Kern introduced a federal coal strike investigation resolution and a bill to compensate workers for injuries and occupational diseases.
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Washington
Ean
House
Democratic Caucus
Brousgard
Louisiana
Broussard
Michigan
Ways and Means
Wilson
Underwood
Kern
West Virginia
United States
Taft Welcomed as New Haven Resident by Chamber
Former President William H. Taft received a warm civic welcome at a New Haven Chamber of Commerce lunch. Col Ullman, chamber president, and Governor Baldwin attended as Taft expressed thanks for the homecoming and his Yale duties. Mayor Rice declared Taft’s return a pleasure for the city and its people.
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Chamber of Commerce
Taft
New Haven
William H. Taft
Col. Ullman
Chamber
Yale
Gov. Baldwin
Colliman
Rice
Mr. Taft
Charter Oak Classes Filled for Grand Circuit Meet
Hartford April 12 Secretary H A Walker of the Connecticut Fair Association announced that all classes for the grand circuit meeting at Charter Oak Park beginning Labor Day have been filled.
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Hartford
H. A. Walker
Connecticut Fair Association
Charter Oak Park
Connecticut Delegation's Amendments Won't Stand
Congressmen from Connecticut led vigorous opposition in the House caucus to the Underwood tariff bill amendments. Reilly and Donovan pushed increases on wood screws hardware clocks and various iron and metal items while most members backed the bill as a revenue measure lowering consumer taxes by 110 million dollars. The debate highlighted tensions with Ways and Means as the wool and sugar schedules loom. Additional notes mention Walsh for judgeship suffrage petition from Miss Mary Morgan and delays in federal patronage decisions.
Pope Pius X Relapses With Tracheal Bronchitis In Rome
Rome April 12 The Pope has suffered another relapse described as tracheal bronchitis. Doctors hope the illness stems from uraemic acids in the upper tracheal tube rather than infection. Despite weakness the Pontiff showed clear mind and slept well overnight. Archbishop Koppes of Luxembourg visited briefly before relapse and spoke of the Pope’s strong spirit. Cardinals and dignitaries signed the visitors book to mark recovery hopes as nursing continued.
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Pius X
Keppel
Luxembourg
Marchiafava
St. Peter's
Merry del Val
The
Osservatore Romano
Vatican
Amici
Ettore Marchiafava
Pontif
Dily
Andrea Amici
Jean Joseph Koppes
Koppes
Agliardi
Bissetti
Rampolla
Falconi
Vincenzo Vanutelli
Pius
Fire Rages At Kansas State Penitentiary Twine Plant
A blaze at the Kansas State Penitentiary in Lansing started shortly after noon and consumed the prison twine plant, the largest of its kind in the country. With over 1,000 inmates, the fire had destroyed the plant, tailor shop, and engine room by 12:00, and approached the cell houses within about 200 feet, though officials said it was nearing control.
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Lansing
Kas
Kansas State Penitentiary
Old levee collapse near Rose dale Mississippi reported
A break in the old Mississippi levee at Lake Jefferson Ash 10 miles below Rose dale Miss occurred early today per telephone reports. No loss of life was reported. Delegates of the Navy League of the United States in Washington inspected the gun factory, lunched aboard the Dolphin, and placed wreaths on Washington’s tomb at Mt Vernon.
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Memphis
Tenn
Lake Jefferson
Ash
Rosedale
Miss
Navy League of the United States
Washington
Navy Yard
Dolphin
Mt. Vernon
Flood fund subscriptions rise toward 15000 goal
Bridgeport relief fund totals 13,579.32 with multiple new subscriptions from workers and local businesses. Recent contributions include 621.05 from a Lyric Theatre benefit, 135.35 from Harvey Hubbell Inc. employees, and small gifts from W. T. Grant Co. and Barton Custom Shirt Co. The drive nears Tuesday’s close.
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Bridgeport Fund
West
W. T. Grant Co
Richard T. Staples
Barton Custom Shirt Co
The
Aluminum Castings Co
Lyric Theatre
Harvey Hubbell, Inc
Pastors to Oppose Sunday Pro Baseball at Newfield Park
Rev. John R. Brown president of the Pastors Association says the body will oppose professional baseball games on Sundays in the city including at Newfield Park despite Mayor Wilson’s stance. The Law and Order committee will consider the issue soon, while other pastors decline to comment.
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John R. Brown
Pastors’ Association
Newfield Park
C. B. Wilson
Brown
Law and Order Committee
Prison guard Eckley haunted by chapel tragedy fallout
Lincoln April 12 Charles Eckley guard at the State penitentiary faced censure for permitting three convicts Gray Dowd and Morley to enter the chapel a year earlier allowing the murders of Warden Delahunty and two others. Eckley reportedly suffered a personal crisis and was deemed mentally unbalanced as the convicts died in a confrontation and Morley was executed.
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Lincoln
Neb
Charles Eckley
State Penitentiary
Gray
Dowd
Morley
Delahunty
Health Authorities Appeal to Rat-Proof Homes
Washington April 12 The United States health service in its weekly health reports appeals to property owners to rat proof structures under construction and to adapt buildings to exclude rats and mice. Dr Freinch Simpson outlines rat proofing and notes traps and poisons alone are insufficient against prolific ro dent breeding.
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Washington
United States Health Service
Freinch Simpson
Simpson
East Haddam Bridge Opening Planned for June 11
Hartford reports the East Haddam steel highway bridge over the Connecticut River is tentatively slated for opening on June 11. A town meeting in East Haddam will form committees and seek funding, Haddam weighs involvement, and Gov. Baldwin may attend the dedication with an automobile parade, band concerts, and Moodus Fife and Drum Corps music.
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Hartford
Connecticut River
East Haddam
Haddam
Baldwin
Moodus Fife & Drum Corps
School Board Meeting To View New High School Sketch
Architect James E. Rogers of New York will attend the Board of Education meeting Monday evening to present a preliminary sketch of the proposed new high school building. Dr. James H. Van Sickle of Springfield, who recently studied the city’s school system, is expected to be on hand to answer questions about his report. Routine board business also on the agenda.
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James E. Rogers
New York
Board of Education
James H. van Sickle
Springfield
Cold Snap Devastates German Crops As Homeless Die
The cold spell grips Germany with fruit and product damage reaching catastrophe levels. A homeless laborer was found frozen to death in a Berlin garden colony this morning, highlighting the harsh urban impact of the weather.
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Berlin
Germany
Militant Suffragette Freed After Hunger Strike Ordeal
London April 13 Mrs Ommaline Pankhurst the suffragette leader was released from Holloway Jail after a nine day hunger strike sentence of three years penal servitude. She must report to police frequently and risk arrest without a warrant for any misdemeanor. Her health was described as grave and she was taken to a nursing home under her doctor’s care. Also Phyllis Brady and Millicent Dean were sentenced to six weeks for alleged outrages. Brady had led a hunger strike and appeared exhausted in court.
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London
Ommaline Pankhurst
Holloway Jaf
Women’s Social and Political Union
Militant
Suffragettes
Pankhurst
Holloway
Unt
Mc Pankhurst
Miss
Street Cars Run Again in Buffalo
Street car service on regular schedule was resumed on all city and suburban lines in Buffalo. Militiamen who were called here on strike duty will be sent home today.
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Buffalo
Linen Shower for Miss Haux Bride-to-be Julia Haux
A linen shower at 79 Gem Avenue honors Miss Julia Haux of the Shelton school teaching corps on her upcoming marriage to Mr Edward J Healey head of the undertakings department at George B Clark & Co. The Persephone club hosted the event with decorative tableaux from school life to home life and light humor.
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Judeon LaHaye
Gem Avenue
Julia Haux
Shelton School
Haux
Edward J. Healey
George B. Clark &Co
Persephone Club
Mise Haux
Mies Haux
Congress Daily Update Includes Nominations and Bills
Washington April 12 The day in Congress reports the Senate met at noon with President pro tempore Clark presiding for the first time. Nominations from President Wilson were sent to the Senate, including bills to authorize national banks to loan on real estate and to form a coast guard service from lifesaving and revenue cutters. Primary elections for presidential and vice presidential nominees are proposed. The House was not in session with a Democratic caucus continuing tariff discussions. Senator Newlands reintroduced his interstate commerce commission bill. Adjournment set for Tuesday morning.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Clark
Wilson
Bille
Nelson
Coast Guard Service
Revenue Cutter
Townsend
Cummins
House
Newlands
Death sentence for Kinney carried in Ohio noir story
Cleveland report states Frank Kinney of Chicago was condemned to death in the electric chair in Columbus today after being convicted of murdering lake captain Ralph E. Byrnes during a burglary at the Byrnes home on February 2. The crime occurred during the burglary in Byrnes residence.
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Columbus
Frank Kinney
Chicaea
Kinney
Ralph EB. Byrnes
Byrnes
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