Ansonia Strike Sparks Calls for Honest Probe
The Ansonia strike story centers on five strikers shot and one killed in what observers call unjustifiable. Coroner Mix leads the inquiry, amid doubt from those familiar with railroad death investigations. A 21 year old striker is under arrest as tensions in Ansonia mirror earlier punitive labor clashes, with critics urging wiser handling to protect peace and industry.
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Ansonia
Mix
Fairfield Connfe “Rence
Phelan
Bridgeport
New England
Connecticut
Barnum Prize Contest Adds Bridgeport Girls and One Boy
Bridgeport High School prepares for Barnum prize contest with four girls and one boy advancing. The piece argues women excel in devotion and moral qualities, predicting future parity in governance and public life as civilization progresses toward peace.
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Bridgeport High School
Dangers of Unsanitary Mouth Prompts War Disease Debate
Br Haske bls paper on dangers of unsanitary mouths notes infections of blood vessels kidney disease and joint infections plus a fatal war disease thought to stem from poor mouth hygiene. The piece questions how long Roosevelt will delay war and urges the President to undergo a dental clinic mouth inspection.
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BR. Haskebl
Roosevelt
United States
The Case of Lynch and American Citizens Abroad
American citizens who offend foreign laws face same penalties as locals. Jeremiah C. Lynch, condemned as a rebel, has no mercy claim but is entitled to a lawful trial under British law. President Wilson aims to ensure him that right if not already granted, while Britain may grant pardon or commute via courtesy.
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Jeremiah C. Lynch
Great Brit
Wilson
Great Britain
Lynch
Trolley Settlement Highlights Labor Concession Tone
The Connecticut Company and its trolley workers reach a settlement showing labor disputes can be resolved amicably when both sides seek conciliation. Wages granted to trolleymen are modest compared to unskilled labor prices, reflecting a low but fair adjustment amid current market conditions. Meanwhile a letter to the editor argues Stephens Standard Price Bill would affect only standard marked goods, not all merchandise, and remains permissive rather than mandatory. In Wisconsin news, a new venire of 100 is summoned for the William Orpet murder trial as 272 talesmen have been examined, with Secretary Lansing reported ill in Washington.
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Connecticut Company
Stephens
Orpet
Waukegan
Ill
William Orpet
University of Wisconsin
Marian Frances Lambert
ENO ALERT AS HE MADE WILL WITNESS SAYS
New York May 2 testimony in the conduct of the Amos F. Eno will before Surrogate Fowler and a jury began with John E. Merz and Ely G. Partridge on the stand. Merz testified he signed the last will at 32 Fifth Avenue on July 18 1915 under orders from Lucius H Beers and that Eno declared the document his last will and testament. He said Eno spoke clearly and was not under duress. The trial will be resumed Monday.
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New York
Amos F. Eno
Fowler
John E. Merz
Lucius H. Beers
Ely G. Partridge
Beers
Merz
Eno
Fifth Avenue
Birthday of the Triple Alliance and its history
The article recalls the 1882 signing of the Triple Alliance linking Germany Austria and Italy to deter France. It notes public reveal delays, Bismarck’s aims to strengthen and later expand the pact, and shifts leading to the Triple Entente with Russia and Britain while Italy drifts toward France.
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Italy
Germany
Austria
Bismarck
Weltpolitik
Europe
France
Bulgaria
Russia
England
Eadward VII
Loubet
Great Britain
Asia
Tunis
Africa
Dreibund
Fisk University Receives Lincoln Bible Gift
Nashville May 20 Fisk University President F A MacKenzie announced a Bible given in 1364 to Abraham Lincoln by Baltimore Blacks. The Bible arrived from Hildene Manchester Vermont and was sent by Robert T Lincoln Lincoln's son. Deserters from the Italian army cross into Switzerland daily per Berlin report. South Penn Oil Co declares 5 percent quarterly dividend and 3 percent extra dividend.
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Nashville
Tenn
F. A. MacKenzie
Fisk University
University
Abraham Lincoln
Baltimore
Hildene
Manchester
Robert T. Lincoln
South Penn Oil Co
Mrs Ford returns from Indianapolis charities meeting
Mrs M H Ford of Bridgeport reports the national conference of charities and correction in Indianapolis as the most successful and largest in U S history. About 4000 delegates attended, with strong New England representation. Frederick Almy of Buffalo named next president for Pittsburgh meeting. Father Gavisk led arrangements and received accolades. Mrs Ford calls the gathering immensely successful.
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National Conference of Charities and Correction
Indianapolis
M. H. Ford
Bridgeport Board of Charities Commissioners
Bridgeport
United States
New England
Boston
Frederick Almy
Buffalo
N. Y
Pittsburgh
Almy
Buffalo Charities Organization Society
New York
Francis H. Gavish
Ralston
Austin McCullough
Father Gavisk
Ford
Von Kluck the Goat This Seventieth Birthday Note
The seventy birthday of Alexander H R von Kluck, German commander of the early war rush into France, is marked amid recollections of his rise from a Münster-born soldier to lieutenant general. Reports of his later life in Berlin and rumors of royal friction surface as the age advances.
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Alexander H. R. von Kluck
France
von Kluck
Berlin
Holland
Switzerland
Wilhelm
Alexander Kluck
Muenster
Germany
Karl Kluck
Von
William
Austria
Navy secretaries since 1798 largely lack sea experience
The article notes the first Secretary Benjamin Stoddert, appointed by John Adams in 1798, and traces how most naval secretaries since then have been lawyers or non-maritime figures. It highlights Stoddert’s Maryland origins, Civil War era service, and the occasional sailor among secretaries, concluding that ignorance of naval matters has often been valued in the role.
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Navy
United States
Benjamin Stoddert
John Adams
War Department
Maryland
Continental Army
Adams
Jefferson
Stoddert
Josephus Daniels
William Jones
Madison
Trolleymen Accept Offer of Company Wage Settlement
The Connecticut Co. announced wage adjustments after trolleymen and conductors ratified a new pay scale. First year 26 cents, rising to 32 cents for veterans, with two year term from June 1. Motormen and conductors on the New York and Stamford Railway also approved a new scale.
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Wew Haven
Conn
Connecticut Co
J. K. Punderford
New York and Stamford
Fragmented Price List Readout From Ancient Ledger
A partial OCR shows multiple numbers and measurements like 36 inches 24 inches 86 inches and 75 50 8 minus six. It includes prices such as 39 cts 65 50 cts each 40 inches and 50 50 39 cts 25 cts. Additional figures list 36 inches 59 50 cts 86 inches and 25 30 and 39 19 cts.
Connecticut Company Trolleys Ballot Figures Delayed
Time schedules for motormen and conductors on the Connecticut Company's lines have been adjusted. The trolleymen's conference board will not release ballot figures on the company’s proposition at this time, if ever.
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Connecticut Co
Waterbury Man to Marry Reno Divorcée in New York
Mrs. Margaret Fallon Barber, recently divorced in Reno from Waterbury doctor Walter J. Barber Jr., and Waterbury brass manufacturer John Booth Burrall secured a marriage license. Barber and Burrall, once linked with Burrall’s mother buying a Waterbury home, plan to wed soon.
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New York
Margaret Fallon Barber
Reno
Walter J. Barber, Jr
Waterbury
Burrall
Mr. Burrall
Barber
Margaret Oltman Fallon
Aterbury
U M C Takes Over Handy and Harman Factory
The Remington U M C Co of this city is occupying the old Handy and Harmon plant on John Street after the silver refining firm moved to Fairfield. Heavy machinery is being moved into the log floor space fueling rumors that the U M C factory will expand operations there.
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Remington U. M. C. Co
Handy & Harmon
John Street
Fairfield
Company plans expansion at Barnum Avenue plant
Inquiry at Frank E. Blake's office failed to reveal if the property was bought or leased. John C. Stanley denied plans to erect new machinery now. he said the U M Co would store machinery and supplies for much larger buildings expected to be built on the current Barnum avenue plant site.
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Barnum Avenue
Frank E. Blake
John C. Stanley
Stanley
U. M. Co. Co
Tom Spring Defeats Big Neal in 8 Rounds at Andover
The 1823 prize fight at Andover, England, saw Tom Spring known as The China Man and The Lady's Maid Fighter defeat Bill Neal in eight rounds. A crowd of aristocrats and thousands of field followers witnessed Spring’s superior science as Neal tired from Spring’s precise dodging and blows despite breaking his right arm near the end of the bout.
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Tom Spring
Big Neal
Andover
Eng
Winter
Neal
Spring
Tom
Neat
Bill Neat
Hayine
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