Labor Federation Broadens Attack on Senator Judson
The American Federation of Labor issued a Hartford report accusing Connecticut State Senator Judson of unfairness as Judiciary Committee chair. AFL claims Reid faced bias while speaking on the trades dispute act and that a hearing favored a Manufacturers' Association attorney. New Haven inquiries found Judson elusive and supporters doubtful of the AFL charge, noting Hartford union denouncements of Reid.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Judson
Connecticut
Hartford
j@onn
Reid
American
Manufacturers’ Association
New Haven
Hartford Central Labor Union
Stiles Judson
Harry Ford receives 2% horsepower motor for Curtiss aeroplane
Harry Ford of Bridgeport at 445 Stratford avenue receives a specially built 2% hp Curtiss engine for his monoplane. The 150 pound motor develops 4 horsepower and should enable jumps at the aerodrome as Ford progresses toward becoming a flyer.
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Harry Ford
Ford
Curtiss Seeks Bridgeport Factory Site With Enos
Enos of the Bridgeport Board of Trade and Glenn H. Curtiss toured Bridgeport seeking a site for a new factory to move from Hammondsport New York. Enos hopes Curtiss will choose Bridgeport for the aviation venture and praised the city’s manufacturing potential while pointing out rail connected lots.
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Bridgeport
Glenn H. Curtiss
Hammonsport
N. Y
Ete
Eves
Curtiss
Mr. Curtiss
Poe Engagement Ring Passes Through Probate
The engagement ring Poe gave to Mrs. Shelton of Richmond is found to be the property of Eliza Poe Haydon of New Haven, a second cousin, with her estate in probate court. The ring then goes to Mrs. Mel Mower, daughter of Mrs. Haydon, who reportedly refused a $100 offer from a New York collector.
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United Press
New Haven
Edgar Allen Poe
Shelton
Richmond
Baltimore
Eliza Poe Haydon
Mel Mower
Haydon
New York
Ficaragua Looks for Peace in New Cabinet
Managua Nicaragua May 12 A conservative cabinet has been chosen by President Adolpho Diaz and Gen Mena and continued peace is expected. The financial program will proceed without change as agreed upon among the States through Min-
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United Press
Managua
Nicaragua
Adolpho Diaz
Mena
Min
Americans Are Now Armed in Mexico City
Diplomatic corps in Mexico City approves armed self defense for Americans as Provisional authorities work with locals to restore order. Rail traffic to Chihuahua resumes while Tampico reports desertion of half a local garrison during outside fighting. Garibaldi to lead rebel advance on Mexico City after Juarez capture. Rebels foresee seizing Mexico City to press terms, with 26,000 troops expected for the march. General Oroczco coordinates with relief forces Rabago and Logue.
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Washington
Mexico City
State Department
Wilson
Edwards
Juarez
Chihuahua
Miller
Tampico
el Paso
Madero
Guiseppe Garibaldi
Garibaldi
Garibald
Italy
Francisco I. Madero
Mexico
Diaz
Oroczco
Rabago
Logue
Wilbur A Smith Named President of Sea Side Club
Wilbur A Smith will be the next president of the Sea Side club with S E Vincent as vice president and Sidney N Lockwood as secretary. Other officers include treasurer Robert A Lewis and governors C W Hawley Ralph T Beers George F Bushnell Noyes KE Alling and Dr J D Gold. The nominating committee led by Dr Georg Porter announced two vacancies due to Richard Smith’s resignation and a personnel change. election is set for the first Thursday in June.
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Wilbur A. Smith
Sea Side Club
S. E. Vincent
Sidney N. Lockwood
Robert A. Lewis
C. W. Hawley
Ralph T. Beers
George F. Bushnell
Noyes KE Alling
J. D. Gold
Board of Governors
Richard Smith
Vincent
Georg. Porter
Hobart Eench
Philip L. Holzer
P. W.’ Bill
F. M. Tukey
Tuttle Takes Management of the Aerodrome Bridgeport
Tuttle, longtime publicity agent for Glenn H. Curtiss, assumes management of Bridgeport Aerodrome after resigning from Curtiss. Owner Christopher J. Lake praises Tuttle's business skill and charm as Bridgeport’s first aviation hub positions to attract national aviators and possibly a Curtiss plane factory.
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TT. Tuttle
Glenn H. Curtiss
Bridgeport
Curtiss
Christopher J. Lake
Tuttle
Lake
Mr. Tuttle
Mr. Curtiss
Water supplies expand as Connecticut cities prepare for drought
CT water authorities in Hartford Waterbury New Haven Meriden Norwalk South Norwalk Bridgeport report capacity expansion projects and precautions as drought threatens supplies. Hartford capacity down from 2.135 billion to 500 million gallons. Norwalk storage rising. Bridgeport says drought barely affects 4.3 to 4.5 billion gallon capacity. A new Stony Creek reservoir for Norwalk will double capacity early next year.
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Water Commissioners
Connecticut
Hartford
Waterbury
Meriden
Waterbury l
J. S. Raymond
Norwich Water Commissioners
Stony Creek
Norwalk
South Norwalk
Senior
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
Bridgeport
Miss Quinby Falls in Her Bleriot Today
New York May 12 Miss Harriet Quinby a Moisant school aviation student at Mineola Long Island had her first mishap today when the large Bleriot she piloted fell about 10 feet and was badly damaged. Spectators rushed to the scene expecting injury but she emerged unhurt and did not faint.
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United Press
New York
Harriet Quinby
Moisant School
Mineola
L. I
Dooin Suspended by National League President Lynch
Manager Dooin of the Philadelphia Nationals and catcher Gibson of the Pirates were suspended three days by NL President Thomas Lynch for obstreperous conduct during an argument with umpire Finneran after the game with Philadelphia.
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New York
Dooin
Philadelphia
Gibson
Pirates
Thomas Lynch
National League
Finneran
Noted aviator Charles Hamilton may stay in Bridgeport
Charles K. Hamilton, famed airman, may locate a permanent aerodrome here after watching yesterday’s exhibition. He is recovering from a Sacramento crash, now weighs about 100 pounds, and plans exhibition flights and possibly aircraft manufacture with backing from Connecticut supporters. Hamilton lauds Bridgeport Aerodrome as superior to many fields and envisions Bridgeport as a center of aviation activity.
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Charles K. Hamilton
Bridgeport
Hamilton
Sacramento
Cal
Curtiss
New Britain
Lincon Key
Connecticut
Rag Pile Fire Causes $1,000 Damage at Hamilton Street
A $1,000 fire started last night in a rag pile at the rear of 277 Hamilton street. Flames spread to the dwelling at 285 as firefighters forced entry by cutting walls, inflicting most of the damage. The home is owned and occupied by James Carrfiello.
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Hamilton Street
James Carrfiello
House Adjourns Amid Pension Bill Controversy
Washington May 12 The House adjourned until next Tuesday after a brief session as Democrats push a 45 million dollar pension bill to lead Monday’s calendar. Republicans protested to force Monday meeting to discharge committees.
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United Press
Washington
House
Wall Street Opens Higher Amid Activity and Dull Noon Trade
The May 12 1930 report notes a fairly active morning with most stocks up slightly. Steel common near 76 and Union Pacific and Reading higher. Bries in good demand. By 11 am supply shrank and bonds steadied while noon trading grew dull and narrow. Also reports Col Herman Tyler of Aetna Life died at Crescent Beach at 73. Tangier cables warn of French relief column fears in Fez and local uprising danger.
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New York
Union Pacific
Reading
New London
Herman Tyler
Hartford
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Crescent Beach
Tyler
East Lyme
Boston Chamber Invited to Hanover During Europe Trip
Members of the Boston Chamber of Commerce were invited by the State Department to visit Hanover Germany with Mayor and Council during their Europe trip this summer. Bridgeport Gaelic Athletic Club members must meet May 14 at 2 pm at No 29 Lincoln Building to join the Connecticut State League anniversary with club representatives and state officers speaking.
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United Press
Washington
Boston Chamber of Commerce
State Department
Council
Hanover
Germany
Europe
Bridgeport Gaelic Athletic Club
Lincoln Building
Per Vaues
T. J. Sullivan
Pres. Attest
P. J. Donahue
Daring Young Bird Man Electrifi City With One of Most Dang
Lincoln Beachy完成 a hazardous 16 minute flight over Bridgeport for the Bridgeport Aerodrome opening. Beachy circled the Strandfield area and major streets then returned to land after 42 miles of travel and a top altitude of 3 000 feet. Crowd cheers and Curtiss watches marked the risky stunt over a closely built city.
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Lincoln Beachy
Bridgeport
Lincoln Bea
Beachy
Glenn Curtiss
Albany
New York
Charles K. Hamilton
Philadelphia
Gleen Curtiss
Aviation Grounds
Mr. Curtiss
Aviation Field
Stratfield
Curtiss
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