President says U boat orders must be obeyed
Washington reports President Wilson prepared a brief note to Berlin stating that diplomatic relations would continue if German submarine commanders follow new instructions. The note signals the U S will not let Germany dictate talks with Great Britain over the food blockade and aims to address attacks on veterans under international law.
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Germany
U.S
Berlin
England
Washington
Great Britain
United States
Wilson
Carpenters Repudiate Strike at Arms Co Development
About 250 carpenters at James Stewart & Co. for the Remington Arms project in East claim they will honor their pact with union and builders, while others threaten sympathy strikes. Local 34 and Dorset Workers union plan meetings, with mediation hoped to avert escalations and the Batcheller and Crown Corset workers potential action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters
Workers AT Arms CO
James Stewart & Co
Remington Arms & Ammunition Co
I Jones
Qwen Saenaeas
T. J. Pardy
Gsiders
George C. Batcheller Co
Crown Corset Co
Lincoln
We Girl
Batcheller
Bridge Job Awards in Doubt Amid Bid Confusion
Edward Devoe Tompkins Inc of Newark appears to bid the lowest on Grand Street and East Washington Avenue bridges but may not be lowest after all. Officials weigh dredging filling and approach work costs with lump sum bids for the double leaf bascule span. Commissions will meet in the common council chamber at 6 PM tomorrow to review figures and award the contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Devoe Tompkins
Grand Street
East Washington Avenue
Arrest of monte game operators at Remington Arms Co
Joseph Anderson 26 of Philadelphia and John A aerson 25 of Providence were arrested after noon for operating a three card monte game. They allegedly forced Albert Sustard of 490 Broad street to hand over $2. Rhode Island deputy collectors association will meet in the city next Saturday afternoon for social time. 50 are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Anderson
Philadelphis
John A A’erson
Providence
Remington Arms & Ammunition Co
Albert Sustard
Association of Deputy Collectors of Internal Revenue
Rhode Island
Electrical Strikers May Go Into Business
Electrical strikers consider forming a business venture as an alternative if employers do not grant their demand of $4 a day. International organizer C. J. Boyle said he might join some strikers in Bridgeport, noting the city has strong electrical workers. Some strikers earn $3.50, a figure employers offered and was refused. Boyle reported all strikers have secured work with employers willing to provide the requested pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Boyle
United States
Bridgeport
Boyle
Emle
J. Boyle
Electri
Levine charged in copper thefts tied to youths in New Haven
Samuel Levine, peddler of 124 Island Brook Avenue, held on 750 bail for instigating copper thefts from the New Haven railroad and disposing of stolen goods to minors. Accused youths John Pinkas, Mike Sempber, and Wallace Rane confessed Levine directed the thefts and used an unlicensed wagon to avoid detection. Police report 16 cut out boxes destroyed, valued over 3000, to net under 50 in resale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Jana
Samuel Levine
Island Brook Avenue
Bordé
John Pinkas
Railroad Avenue
Mike Sempber
Main Street
Wallace Rane
Levine
George Simon
William M. Teller
New Haven Road
Broadening the Workmen's Compensation Act urged
Connecticut should widen its Workmen's Compensation Act after the Supreme Court of Errors ruled the act may exclude occupational diseases. Attorney Homer S. Cummings says the court decision in Louis Miller v American Steel and Wire narrows coverage, urging the General Assembly to fix the defect promptly.
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General Assembly
Supreme Court of Errors
Homer S. Cummings
Louis Miller
American Steel and Wire Company of
New Jersey
Kr. Cummings
Connecticut
Mr. Cummings
Filipinos Drop Demand for Fast Independence Says Quezon
Philippine commissioner Manuel Quezon told President Wilson that he and his followers abandoned the idea of immediate freedom and urged support for the House bill granting greater self government without a set independence date. Quezon and T F R Yangco, chamber of commerce president, discussed the matter at length. the President promised to consult Senate and House leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Manuel Quez
Wilson
Congress
Quezon
Clark
Senate
T. F R. Yangco
Philippe Chamber of Commerce
House
Fire on Italian Steamship San Giorsani in Brooklyn
A serious fire aboard the Italian steamship San Giorsani at a Brooklyn dock disrupted operations while the ice department investigated. The vessel, part of the Sicula-America line, carried munitions and supplies for the Allies and was due to sail in two days to an undisclosed destination. the loss was reported as very small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Giorsani
Brooklyn Dock
Ice Department
San Giovanni
Sicula-America Line
Von Buelow Called To Conference At Kaiser's Quarters
London May 8 Prince von Buelow former German chancellor summoned to headquarters by Emperor William according to a dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Co from The Hague. The visit is described as of great political significance.
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von Buelow
Kaiser’s Quarters
London
Prince von Bueliew
William
Exchange Telegraph Co
Hague
Obsequies for Fr. Jankola Draw Vast Slovak Crowd
Hundreds filled Sts Cyril and Methodius church in Hartford for the funeral of Rev Matthew Jankola pastor of Sts Cyril and Methodious Slavonian R C. Bishop Nilan presided and offered absolution. A long procession of priests and mourners filled Crescent and Church streets as the body lay in state in a purple vestment casket. The service featured a high mass, choir solos, and a large slate of clergy from Hartford and outside communities attending.
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Matthew Jankola
Sts. Cyril and Methodious
Slavonian R. C
Francis Vic
GO. F. M
Bethlehem
Vlossak
John Joseph Nilan
Hartford
Caent
Nilan
Jankola
Johnsia Edeates
Charles Eeler
John McPadden
John Dempsey
Charles Meyer
James Glennon
Herbert Liggins
Crescent Avenue
Pembroke Street
Hallett Street
Church Street
Pembroke
Midt
Matthew Lisstoky
Cleveland
Ohio
Cana Nila
Panik
Torrington
Father Liscesky
Lansforth
Liscinsky
Mas P. Mulcahy
St. Mary's Church
Joseph Flynn
Stephen Grohel
New Britain
J. J. Keamne
St. Patrick's
R. J. Bowen
St. Augustine's
T. P. Kelly
St. Peter's
Orestes P. Chernock
St. John’s
M. J. Golob
Holy Cross
S. F. Chernitzky
St. George's
Henry J. Callahan
St. Stephen's
A. Gracik
Clifton
N. J
Felix Baron
Milwaukee
St. Michael’s
Joseph J. Dulik
Olyphant
Moravek
Monessen
Victor Zarek
Pittsfield
Mass
al J. Fandra
H. G
South Norwalk
Stephen Pavelick
Throop
John Sabota
Nanticoke
A. Turica
Pittston
Francis Wladesz
Suffield
Conn
L. J. Kroner
Lakesville
Joseph Pateicka
Maltby
W. A. Crann
Norwalk
E. A. Kucharic
Palmerton, Pa
M. J. O’connor
Stratford
Benjamin Laoy
Brooklyn
Ambrose Siroci
New York City
Father Gasperick
Hazelton
B. Honroat
J. C. O’brien
Stamford
Joseph Martincek
Schenectady
A. L. Blaznik
Haverstraw
Andrew Pavco
Freeland
Joseph F. Ketter
Raritan
NL OS
Democratic State Convention Opens in New Haven
The Democratic State convention, starting tomorrow at Music Hall, New Haven, is seen as harmonious with no major contests for national delegates. National Committeeman Homer S. Cummings to serve as temporary chairman, caucuses to name committees, and later use a senatorial and congressional caucus to select delegates for the national convention. Various figures are named as potential delegates, including Burr, Fitzgerald, Kennedy, Lonergan, Landers, Connors, and Reilly, with others from districts four and five also mentioned. The final rule revision committee, led by John J. Cullinan, will meet, but its report awaits the fall convention.
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Music Hall
New Haven
David B. Fitzgerald
State Central Committee
Homer S. Cummings
Cummings
Wille O. Burr
Hartford
Alton T. Mt
Thomas IL. Reilly
Meriden
Louis P. Stoddard
Daniel E. Walker
Bridgeport
Charles D. Lockwood
Stamford
Hanfords
Weed
New Canaan
William Thoms
Waterbury
John F. Addis
New Milford
E.S. Roberts
Canaan
John J. Cullinan
Revoke Citizenship for False Arrival Date by Stevens
Charles K. Stevens of Danbury had his citizenship certificate revoked after he falsified his arrival date in the United States. Naturalization Clerk Flanagan reported to Judge Thomas that Stevens claimed February 1906 arrival at El Paso, while evidence shows February 1907 as the true date. Government officials informed the district court of the discrepancy.
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Charles K. Stevens
Danbury
Flanagan
Judge Thomas
United States District Court
Stevens
el Paso
Tex
Thomas
Pears for safety of his wife and children in Greece
Thomas S Adams of 871 State street sought US help to press Grecian officials to allow his wife and children to leave Epros Greece after being refused permission His appeal followed a note from W Naturalization Clerk M J Flanagan to Congressman E J Hill Hill urged Adams to file an affidavit with ages and facts Adams planned to press Grecian authorities once the details were ready Mrs Adams and the children were visiting Greece when the country entered the war zone In Chicago Dr Frank Timmerman died of blood poisoning after puncturing his thumb with a dental instrument.
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Pears
Epros
Greece
Thomas S. Adams
State Street
M. J. Flanagan
Adams
United States
Flanagan
E. J. Hill
Frank Timmerman
Chicago
House Rejects Senate Army Plans For 250000 Members
Washington May 8 The House rejected a standing army of 250000 men in the Senate amendment to the army bill by 221 to 142. The House bill called for 140000 men. The Senate plan for a volunteer army of 261000 was also rejected by the House by 251 to 109.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Dr Ellis Resigns From Charities Board
Dr Thomas Long Ellis resigns from the board of charities citing heavy practice. Mayor Wilson accepts. successor to be a physician. Possible candidates include Dr H Willard Fleck and Dr Frederic J Adams. Ellis helped obtain bond issues to fund public clinics for the poor, to be set up once bonds are disposed of.
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Thomas Long Ellis
John MacLaren Richardson
Board of Charities
Wilson
Ellis
H. Willard Fleck
Frederic J. Adams
Farmer Today
Malice Behind Destruction Of Phone Circuits
Destruction of property by unknown malice targets Southern New England Telephone lines in New Haven. Wires cut on waterfront and in South Main Street East End and Water Street areas for weeks, not removed but rendered inoperative. Company head W. W. Knight blames malice and calls for restraint amid strike tensions. an electri workers official denounces involvement and notes linemen are not organized. Weather warns showers tonight and cooler Tuesday with southwest to west winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern New England Telephone Co
South Main Street
Water Street
W. W.knight
Gen Funston Acts Promptly Against Bandits Near Glenn Springs
Washington May 8 reports indicate a new American expedition may cross the Mexican border to pursue the bandits who raided Glenn Springs and Alpine Texas last week. Secretary Baker said he had General Funston’s orders and would not reveal details, with continued authority to cross if needed.
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Funston
Glenn Spring
Alpine
Washington
Glenn Springs
Texas
Baker
General Funston
Lansingy
State Department
Gilnn Springs
Generale Scott
Obregon
el Paso
Ngene
Scott
War Department
Carranza
National Guard
Border Patrol
Girne Springs
Tex
Coahuilla
Boquillas
Marathon
14Th Cavatry
Coahuila
Rilo Grands
Caspar'Cole
14Th Cavalry
Big Bend
Plate
Mexico
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Tadies
Monte Sharps
Agcuse Levine
ST. Michael's Cemetery
Burr
Minor
Fitzgerald
Kennedy
DR. Ellis
Charities Board
Gen
Protosol
General Obréegen
Penston
Mexicana
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