Cable lines to be returned as war controls end
Washington April 28 The government plans to relinquish control of American cable lines next month and restore telegraph and telephone services to private ownership after Congress enacts needed laws. Postmaster General Burleson urged President Wilson to return the cables by May 20, contingent on financial protections from Congress. Officials warn few companies could endure a swift return without remedial legislation.
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League
Ex-Kaiser
Burleson
Wilson
Congress
Washington
Ann
Gentamant
Land Service
Post Office Department
Barbara Vickery Weds Herald Cartoonist on Houseboat
Announcement reveals the marriage of Andrew V. Barber, longtime Bridgeport Sunday Herald cartoonist, to Miss Barbara Vickery, also a Herald employee. The ceremony occurred April 24 aboard the Barber houseboat on the Housatonic with a small circle of friends, a surprise to their circles.
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Andrew V. Barber
Bridgeport Sunday Herald
Barbara Vickery
Herald
Barber
Housatonic
British Evacuate Fiume As Italian Delegates Leave Paris
British troops occupying Fiume with Italians depart after Italian delegates depart Paris. Advices from Agram report the move aims to avoid friction with Italian troops. Italians reinforce in central Istria as Croatian Slavonian capital shifts.
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Geneva
Associated Press
Fiume
Paris
Agram
Croatia
Slavonia
Talians
Itali
Istria
German Delegates Reach Versailles for Peace Congress
Sixty German delegates arrived at Versailles at nine o clock tonight to attend the Peace Congress. They were driven to the Hotel des Reservoirs without incident. The main plenipotentiaries and technical delegates are expected to arrive tomorrow to complete the delegation.
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Versailles
Havas
J—A
Hotel Des Reservoirs
Taxpayers lodge complaints over taxation methods in Bridgeport
Bridgeport taxpayers meeting at Grand Army hall appoints a five member committee to inspect the tax commissioners books for unequal assessments. Joseph Libovitch leads the charge after noting a property he planned to buy was valued at 15 000 instead of 40 000, urging equal application of the law. State Senator George B Clark and County Commissioner Frank E Ballard attend. Continued on Page Two.
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Bridgeport Taxpayers Association
Grand Army Hall
Main Street
Joseph Libovitch
Charles and Harris Gillis
Carl F. Baron
F. C. Fox
Frank E. Ballard
William P. Wir
Mr. Libovitch
Tax Commissioners
Navy plans transatlantic flight by three hydroairplanes
Navy announces a three-ship avia tion expedition to cross the Atlantic early next month from Rockaway Point aboard N C 1 N C 3 and N C 4 with Commander J H Towers in overall charge. The crew includes Lieutenant Commander A C Read Lieutenant Commander PN L Bellinger and pilot officers with a Newfoundland base stop likely before resuming toward the Azores and British Isles. The departure date and route depend on a Washington conference return Wednesday.
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New York
Navy Department
Atlantica
J. H. Towers
A. C. Read
PN. L. Bellinger
Rockaway Point
Long Island
Newfoundland
Naval Headquarters
Washington
Towers
Folllows
Filot
H. G. Richardson
D. H. McCullough
R. A. Lavender
L. R. Moore
B. H W. Rhodes
E. F F. Stone
W. Hinton
Fr. C. Redd
H. Howard
J. Ll. Breese
Oen Mo.Dill
MM. A. Mitscher
L.I. Barin
J. Ladenwater
C. J. Kesler
J. Christensen
Victory Liberty Loan total hits 2.5 million as drive gains pace
The Victory Loan campaign pushes past 2.5 million dollars with rapid subscriptions from major firms. American Bank and Trust Company adds 100000 and American Tube and Stamping 75000 while Locomobile workers report 80,400 as the drive nears the target. Sergeant Jamieson of California set to speak in closing week, famed Hell Hounds member with Croix de Guerre. Further details on plane visits to Bridgeport to boost support await announcement.
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American Bank and Trust Co
American Tube and Stamping Co
Sergt. Jamieson
Hell-hounds
Robert 8. Hincks Oof
Hincks Brothers Company
Minenla
S. C. Field
Bridgeport
Jiiicks
J. A. Jamieson
Bill Haywar
Hell Hounds
Jamieson
Jlarge
American Bank and Trustecompyungy
Amican Tube
Stimpingompany
Patrick McGee
Lake ‘Torpedo Boat Company
Locomobile
Rem
Revised Covenant Faces Senate Resistance in April Debate
Washington April 28 Changes at the peace conference in the League of Nations covenant failed to satisfy leading opponents in the Senate. Several lawmakers said amendments do not go far enough and will push for further changes. Senators from Illinois New Hampshire New Jersey Indiana and California who signed the round robin vowed continued opposition to ratification.
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Washington
Senate
Sherman
Ilinois
New Hampshire
Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
New
Indiana
Johnson
California
Rooin
Republicans Favor Action to Lower Ice Costs in Bridgeport
A Republican town committee meeting at the Algonquin club lasted over three hours with members favoring relief from 80 cent ice. They debated methods, including municipal plant options, but kept specifics from publication. Mayor Wilson was absent and no action on Ballard’s chairmanship or Steiber’s removal was discussed.
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Republican Town Committee
Algonquin Club
Bridgeport
Robinson
Wilson
Jonn 'T. King
New York
Will T. Hays
Republican National Committee
State Armory
Ballard
Frank WH. Ballard
Wirth
Theodore I. Steiber
Albert J. Merritt
Rovinson
Peace Treaty to Germans Friday at Versailles
Paris April 28 The treaty of peace with Germany will be handed to the German delegates at Versailles Friday or Saturday according to semi official forecasts. An official summary will be handed to the press the same night. The text is complete except for the Kiao Chu clauses which are expected to be settled today along with other issues including the Neuilly mandate, German cables, naval and military terms, Thuringia Luxembourg's customs regime, and the fate of German prisoners of war.
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Paris
Germany
Versailles
Truxemburg
Noske Commands Army Marching On Munich
Rein April 28 Minister of Defence Noske has assumed command of government troops marching against Munich to overthrow the Bavarian Soviet government. The Red Army is estimated between 30,000 and 40,000 strong with Prussia Bavaria and Württemberg providing the bulk of Neske s forces. PAPERS HOUSE ENTERED Joseph Papp 7 Lesko Court reported to police that his house was entered during the day with a watch and chain stolen.
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Rein
Noske
Munich
Prussia
Bavaria
Papips
Joseph Papp
Lesko Court
Euter
Black Rock Fights So Cent Ice Price Push
The Black Rock Civic association backed a campaign for municipal ice relief at its meeting appointing a three member committee to press the issue. Stand ard Telegram details show Business Men association directors favor a city ice plant of any size to curb dealer pricing, with plans to report to the mayor and pursue relief promptly.
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Black Rock Civic Association
Furthre
Business Men's Association
Ques
Bhick Rock Civic Association
Maloney
James P. Doyle
Clarence Eddy
Admiral Benson Honored at Elysee Palace in Paris
President Poincare decorated Admiral William Benson of the United States Navy with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor at the Elysee Palace. The ceremony occurred in front of cabinet ministers and several admirals.
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Paris
Poincare
Wiliam
Bengsen
United States Navy
Elysee Palace
Ex-Emperor Hohenzollern to Face International Tribunal
German ex-emperor William Hohenzollern is slated for trial before an international tribunal for acts violating international law and the sanctity of treaties. The State department announced four articles to be inserted into the peace treaty findings, with broad responsibility for war officials to be tried under international law. Secretary Lansing opposed earlier moves, but the commission’s recommendation aligns with an American view favoring accountability for acts violating international standards.
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Washington
William
Germany
Associated Powers
State Department
Peace Commission
State’ Department
House of Hohenzollern
Surerprise
Lansing
Waiser
United States
Waiter Dies After Fall From Delmonico’s Roof
April seven and eight are noted as a report of a waiter named Robert Palmer who fell from the roof of Delmonico's on the avenue during the 164th infantry parade. He died at a hospital from injuries and an elderly woman, believed to be Mrs. JA Whitehead of Chicago, was struck and killed instantly.
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New Fork
Delmonico's
Wiith Avenue
Ja. B. Whitehead
Chicago
164Th, Infantry
Robert Palmer
Makino and Bourgeois Make League Adoption Unanimous
Paris April 28 The covenant of the League of Nations in revised form moved by President Wilson was adopted in plenary. The motion named Sir John Drummond as Secretary General and tasked a committee to inaugurate the League. Belgium Greece and Spain join the executive council alongside the five great powers. Italy unrepresented. The conference considered responsibilities for the former German emperor and prepared plans for the League's first meetings.
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Associated Press
Paris
League of N
Wilson
Jone Drummond
League
Italy
Ik Pears
Crlembéer
Presidenson
Belgium
Greece
Sprin
Cornell
Pour
Verwell
League of Nations
Imier Orland
OL Ah Gaga Ann
Ring
Giam
Brazil
League Council
President Wilson outlines League covenant amendments in Paris speech
In Paris on April 28, President Wilson addressed the Plenary of the Peace Conference, noting changes to the League of Nations covenant are chiefly wording clarifications rather than substantive shifts. He highlighted new features as he explained the commission's circulated report and the text now before the delegates.
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Paris
Associated Press
Wilson
League of Nations
Covenant provisions on signatories and neutrality in peace treaty
The article notes that the first paragraph of Article 1 introduces who becomes lease members and which neutral states may be invited to accede to the covenant. It also describes the method by which a neutral state may accede, with continued coverage on Page Two.
Victory Loan Outlook Discouraging Says Treasury
Washington April 28 The nation shows 18.85 percent of the Victory Liberty loan total subscribed in the first week with 9 879 900. Vermont oversubscribed and Michigan and Iowa hit 106 percent. Ohio over subscribed by 25 percent. No bank subscriptions. sales committee rejected bankers bid to buy unsold city quota.
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Victory Liberty Loan
Vermont
Treasury
K. R. Morsa
Michigan
Iowa
Noredo
Ohio
Jit
Treasury Department
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