Withdrawal Time Not Set for American Troops in Mexico
Washington May 4 Major General Beott's report on his conference with General Obregon and Carranza's war minister was presented to President Wilson by Secretary Baker. It is described as satisfactory and is understood to allow American troops to stay where they are until the Carranza government can guarantee safety. The plan reportedly provides for cooperation with Carranza troops to suppress bandits and does not specify a definite withdrawal date. ratification of the tentative agreement between General Scott and General Obregon awaits Wilson's acceptance, with Juarez advices indicating Carranza has accepted terms.
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Washington
Beott
Obregon
Carranza
Wilson
Baker
Pershing
Scott
Generat
United States
Ite
Hi Pano
Hugh J. Scott
United States Army
Miextico
Funston
Lansing
Gerard
Yerday
Berlin
Tansing
Germany
Withmperor William
Grand Headquarters
Stone
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Stone
O Reilly Among 188 Victims of Dublin Rioting
London reports official figures from Dublin show 388 deaths in hospitals after the recent Dublin revolt. Among the dead is believed to be O Reilly, shot while escaping the post office. body found in Moore Lane near the post building. Remaining country disturbances were minor and quiet. Asquith promised a forthcoming Commons statement on the revolt and its causes.
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London
Evening News
Dublin
O'Reilly
Tputim
Exchange ‘Telegraph Co
Moore Lane
Ireland
House of Commons
Asquith
Fem
Ing
Meyer and Howard delegate to civil service conference
William T. Meyer superintendent of the finance department of the local post office and PF. H. Howard of the carriers left this morning for Washington DC as delegates to the Retirement Camp meeting of the National Association of Service Employees from Branch ize of this city. The meeting will tomorrow and will be through 44. Mr. Meyer and Mr. Howes return on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Meyer
Department of Finance
PF. H. Howard
Washington, D. C
National Association of Service
Mr. Meyer
Mr. Hows
Salt's Co Buys East Side Land for Expansions
Salt's Textile Co buys the Bridgeport Motor Co land with docks and adjacent property for 5200000, plus a 40000 mortgage, to expand factory facilities. Deeds filed at town clerk. Property bounded by Nichols and Kossuth streets, Pequonnock river. Sale by Peduonnock Commercial Corp, Edwin A Stillman of New York heads firm. Salt's plans for storage space and dock use pending, with Acorn Athletic Club privileges subject to 60 days' notice. Frederick C Rhodes cites need for storage. use of dock property undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt’s Textile Co
Bridgeport Motor Co
Peduonnock Commercial Corporation
Isaac Plakow
Sidney Smith
Kossuth Street
Acorn Athletic Club
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Frederick C. Rhodes
The
Salt’s Co
DeLoss Sues Conn Co Over Auto and Trolley Collision
Harry H DeLoss of Fairfield sues Connecticut Co claiming damages from a collision between his silver refiners automobile and a trolley car. He seeks 100 dollars for a left front wheel and fender in a civil action filed in city court. The accident allegedly occurred on Seaview avenue near Newfield avenue at midnight on April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. DeLoss
Handy & Harmon Co
Fairfield
Park Place
Connecticut Co
DeLoss
James A Marr
Seaview Avenue
Newfield Avenue
The
Crown Corset Boss Supports Striking Girls in Looming Walkout
Union leaders say strikes at George C. Batchellor Co and Crown Paper Box Co loom unless Crown Corset Co officials, including Edward F. Russell, provide a favorable answer tonight. Russell refused to force Sadie Quilty to join the union and a meeting of the girls executive committee will decide if Batchellor aid is needed. Pierce says most Crown workers are out and two or three remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Batchellor Co
Crown Paper Box Co
Crown Corset Co
Edward F. Russell
John Pierce
Sadie Quilty
Girls’ Union
Mr. Pierce
Crown
Draw Jurors For May Court Term
A list of jurors was drawn today for the May term of the criminal superior court which will convene in this city next Tuesday afternoon with Judge Curtis on the bench. The jurors report Wednesday and include Arthur W Dunham, E Irving Lyon, John C Curtis, H L Engelhardt, Charles Hanson, Bridgeport. W B Davis, J B Hill, Easton. William Dalling, Valery Haverd, Fairfield. W H Martwell, Thomas G Lutt, H J Wason, Greenwich. Ambrose S Hurd, H J Lord, Monroe. H M Bardell, Levi Brush, New Canaan. E J Botsford, Charles P Ferris, Newtown. R F McAllister Sr, F B Smith, John Stull, Norwalk. William H Gaffney, Seth II Pierrepont, Ridgefield. Henry C Ballou Sr, John Greenwood, Burgoyne Hamilton, Stamford. Frank Griswold, Howard Peck, Trumbull. J S Guyer, C R Richards, Westport.
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Criminal Superior Court
Judge Curtis
Arthur W Dunham
E. Irving Lyon
John C. Curtis
H L. Engelhardt
Charles Hanson
Bridgeport
W. B. Davis
J. B. Hill
Easton
William Dalling
Valery Haverd
Fairfield
W. H. Martwell
Thomas G. Lutt
H. J. Wason
Greenwich
Ambrose
Hurd
H. J. Lord
Monroe
H. M. Bardell
Levi Brush
New Canaan
E. J. Botsford
Charles P. Ferris
Newtown
R.F. McAllister, Sr
F. B. Smith
John Stull
Norwalk
William H. Gaffney
Seth II Pierrepont
Ridgefield
Henry C. Ballou, Sr
John Greenwood
Burgoyne Hamilton
Stamford
Frank Griswold
Howard Peck
Trumbull
J. S. Guyer
C. R. Richards
Westport
Senate committee adds 1.8 million to Los Angeles harbor bill
Washington May 4 The Senate commerce committee added 1 800 000 for construction of a diversion dam in Los Angeles harbor to the rivers and harbor appropriation bill As amended the measure would appropriate about 43 000 900 an increase of 3 000 000 over the House bill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Los Angeles Harbor
Siberian Refugee Tells Thrilling Escape Story
Louis Wittich, a former 66th Austria regiment soldier from Ungvar Hungary, recounts a life changing flight from Siberia via Manchuria and China to the Pacific coast. After eight days in a frozen forest, seven companions perished. Wittich lost both legs to frostbite, later obtaining orthopedic limbs and plans to remain in the United States. He traveled with help from a Chinese wagon driver, endured exposure, starvation, and hospital surgery, then sought passage to Germany before opting to stay.
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Siberia
Louis Wittich
66Th Regiment
Austria
Wittich
Manchuria
China
Pacific
America
Rozholme
Francisco
Germany
Bridgeport
Europe
New York
Raxoczi Hall
Elliott Captured As Alleged Killer Of Pettis Couple
John Elliott, a farmhand sought for two days by posses as the alleged murderer of Miss Sybil Pettis and her father George A. Pettis, was captured near Thompson Conn. He was found exhausted, wounded, and under guard. Doctors warned he may not live to stand trial. authorities held him without bonds for the September term in Brooklyns county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson, Conn
John Elliott
Sybil Pettis
George A. Pettis
Roland Mills
Elliott
Mills
William F. Bates
Pettis
Justice of the Peace
Randolph H. Chandler
Bates
Brooklyn
John K. Moore
Congregational Church
Searles
New York Man James M Sullivan Arrested in Dublin
James M. Sullivan formerly American minister to Santo Domingo is arrested in Dublin on charges of complicity in the Irish rebellion. A NY newspaperman and lawyer, he is a familiar figure in New Haven County courts.
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London
James M. Sullivan
New York
Santo Domingo
Dublin
Sullivan
New Haven County
Child Struck by Auto Hurstens in Hartford Street Crash
James B. Clark six years old son of Harry A. Clark of 16 Owen street serious at St Francis hospital after being struck by a truck on Farmington avenue Dominick Di Bella driver held for reckless driving The boy's head badly hurt and his ankle sprained Also about 20 ironworkers at Robert Palmer Shipbuilding Co on strike over new nine hour day conditions days-old report
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Hartford
James B. Clark
Harry A. Clark
Owen Street
St. Francis Hospital
Farmington Avenue
Dominick di Bella
Wneank
Conn
Robert Palmer Shipbuilding Co
Marriage Sparks Eviction Battle In Fairfield Dentist Office
Dr. Jacob Schwartz faces eviction in city court brought by his mother Mrs. Emma Schwartz of Yonkers over the second floor United Building dental suites at Fairfield avenue and Main street. Deputy Sheriff Steigler served preliminary notices. defense via attorney Thomas M. Cullinan. The couple, married three weeks ago after meeting Lillian Graves, reside with Graves family while a settlement is anticipated.
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Jacob Schwartz
Fairfield Avenue
Main Street
Emma Schwartz
Yonkers
Joseph Steigler
Theodore E. Steiber
Schwartz
Thomas M. Cullinan
United Building
Adolph Hartstein
United Dentists
Hartstein
Mra Schwarts
Dr. Schwartz
Mr. Graves
Secret wedding for Miss Evers and Mr Becker in Middletown
Miss Gertrude Evers and Mr Paul Becker wed yesterday in Middletown at the German Lutheran Church, hours before a largeBridgeport celebration planned for next week. Bridesmaids and best man returned news to Bridgeport as the couple plan a two week motor trip and to reside at 11 Richardson street upon return. The bride is noted as an organist and former Staplen School teacher, while the groom works for Locomobile Co and belongs to Samuel Harris lodge IL OOF.
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Gertrude Evers
William H. Evers
Richardson Street
Paul Becker
Middletown
Heinklechen
Minnie Schweidtle
I Vers
Charles Neubauer
Miss Evers
Miss Schwerdtle
Two Killed and One Hurt When Auto Upsets Near Los Angeles
Malcolm W. Strong the playwright and Clinton P. Stagg a New York author were killed when their car overturned on a country road near Los Angeles. George Foster Platt, formerly stage manager at the New Theatre and the Little Theatre in New York, was seriously injured.
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Los Angeles
Malcolm W. Strong
Clinton P. Stagg
New York
Here
George Foster Platt
New Theatre
Little Theatre
French Bring Forces to Verdun Front as Metz Evacuates
May 4 dispatch reports Metz nearly evacuated by civilians as French advance posts are established south of Dead Man Hill. Berlin says French gains on Verdun front continue with two German soldiers surrendering after artillery prep. A Russian contingent landed at Marseilles to join Allied efforts, welcomed by crowds and sent to camp at Sifrabeau.
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Berlin
Dead Man Hill
Paris
Verdun
War Office
Oper Ener
Marseilles
Sifrabeau
Foster Opposes Plan to Remove R P K Receiver
In Superior Court Judge Carl Foster voiced strong opposition to Thomas Hill Low of New York as he seeks to depose Carl Siemon as receiver for the R P K Pressed Metal Co. case. Low contends Siemon voided acts and seeks recovery of assets sold to Bridgeport Metal Goods Co. Siemon, represented by counsel, notes the company’s assets and factory lie in this state and cites a 1915 appointment by Judge Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hill Low
New York
Carl Siemon
R. P. K. Pressed Metal Co
Carl Foster
Siemon
Low
New York State
Bridgeport Metal Goods Co
Williams
Texas Rancher Who Aided U S Troops Killed
El Paso May 4 A dispatch from General Pershing reports rancher P H Holly and his Mexican foreman were murdered on the night of April 29 near the Holly ranch after Holly aided United States troops against Villa bandits. The despatch does not state Holly’s nationality.
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el Paso
P. H. Holly
San Antonio
Mex
Holly Ranch
Pershing
Holly
P. U. Commission Denies Water Main Petition
Hertford May 4 The public utilities commission denied the petition of Helen L Foss and 12 Noroton residents in Darien seeking a water main from Noroton Water Co to supply water and fire protection. The commission cited equity concerns to avoid losses to the company after a prior hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertford
Helen L. Foss
Noroton
Darien
Public Utilities Commission
Noroton Water Co
Revolutionists Fire Oil Tanks in Stockholm
Report from Stockholm via Overseas News Agency says revolutionary workers in Moscow blew up Russian government oil tanks in Stockholm area. More than 5,000 tons of oils burned as explosions spread to nearby administrative buildings and other structures.
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Berlin
Moscow
Stockholm
Woman Pioneer Diver Named Co-respondent in Mrs. Noon's Action
Ellen Noon of New York sues Thomas Noon of Fairfield for divorce with service in New York and May term return. The complaint cites Ellen Noon and mentions Mrs Harriett L. Smith of Bridgeport as co respondent, noted as first woman to dive from a submarine deck in a diving suit at Lake Submarine Co's yards in 18043.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Noon
Fairfield
Goulden
Ellen Noon
New York
Noon
Superior Court of
Francis, X. Helly
Goulden Inn
Harriett L. Smith
State to Place 150 Headstones on Civil War Graves
Hartford May 4 More than 1650 headstones will be placed by the quartermaster's department on Memorial Day at graves of Civil War veterans whose last resting places were unmarked. The stones, white marble, cost 4 0 and have been priced since 1882 under a legislative act.
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STATE
Hartford
Quartermaster’s Department of the State
Cheney Strike Ends as Workers Return to Mills
In Manchester Connecticut on May 4 the Cheney Brothers Silk Mills and Connecticut Sumatra Tobacco Co plantation strike involving about 150 laborers largely ended as most strikers went back to work under prior conditions. Employers announced new workers were hired to replace nonreturning veterans.
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Manchester
Conn
Cheney Brothers, Silk Mills
Connecticut
Sumatra Tobacrea Co
Weather forecast for interior region shows warmth Friday
Partly cloudy tonight with a warmer interior Friday. Winds are light to southwest and at moderate speeds.
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Pridar
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Meyer
Howard
Civil Service
East Side
Deal
DeLoss Sues Conn. Co
Union
Liberty
Woods
Thompson
Girl
IRD
AUTO
Metz
Reuter
Amsterdam
Loraine
Foster
Thomas Low
Texas
U. S
P. U. Commission
State Dept
Cheney
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