Milford murder mystery stirs police chase ends without arrests
Milford August 20 special report police aid chase in murder mystery as unidentified man found along Milford turnpike with fifty stab wounds. state and local officers plus detectives from New Haven Bridgeport Derby pursue clues including a Derby laundry mark. body weathered by days in rain, throat cut ear to ear, hands near a wire fence, suggesting a ghastly crime with lingering clues.
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Milford
Milford Turnpike
Orange Line
Derby
New Haven
Bridgeport
Carnegie Will Dismiss Earlier Draft As Estate Probate Near
New York Aug 20 A Carnegie will filed for probate next week reportedly supersedes an earlier 4500 word document with a 2000 word brief will drawn by Elihu Root The estate valued at about 50 million dollars was to benefit daughter Margaret Roswell Miller upon her marriage Home Trust Company of New Jersey founded by Carnegie in 1901 to administer funds for nearly 500 beneficiaries will act as executor of the will
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Margaret
Roswell Miller
Mr. Carnegie
Home Trust Company of
New Jersey
War Emergency On Dry Spell Too Judge Rules
New York August 20 Federal Judge Augustus N Hand refused to grant a temporary restraining order sought by Scatena Lawson and Perelli vineyard owners of California and with business in New York to stop enforcement of provisions of the war time prohibition act.
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New York
Augustus N. Hand
Scatena, Lawson and Perelli
California
Austrian Delegates Demand Treaty Text Go to Vienna
Paris Aug 20 The Austrian delegation told the Supreme Council it must take the completed treaty to Vienna for assembly approval before signing. This surprise move may delay peace with Austria into September as Allied delegates seek to avoid longer delays. The full text would not be shown to Austrians for about two weeks, with a Vienna trip possibly adding ten more days.
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Vienna
Austria
Associated Press
Paris
Supreme Council
Assembly
Council
Trians
Republicans Reject Offer Of Compromise on League
Washington Aug 20 The first open move for a compromise in the League fight came from administration quarters proposing interpretive reservations kept separate from ratification. Republicans rejected the plan insisting reservations must be part of ratification. Senator Pittman presented a draft aligning with four reservations but the GOP demanded they be included in the treaty instrument. Borah criticized Wilson’s moral versus legal obligations as explained after a White House conference.
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Wilson
Pittman
Senate
League
Borah
Washington
League of Nations
Ofevada
Foreign Relations Committee
McNary
Oregon
Intta
League Council
Idaho
English Miners Settle Strike in Yorkshire
London Aug 20 The strike of the Yorkshire coal miners, ongoing for weeks, has been settled. All the Yorkshire pits will resume work as soon as practicable.
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London
Yorkshire
Johnson Bill Seeks Two Year Immigration Ban
Washington August 20 a bill by Chairman Johnson of the House Immigration Committee would bar all immigration for two years and deport aliens who withdrew first papers to avoid military service during the war.
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Washington
Johnson
House Immigration Committee
President Discusses Shopmen Demands With Hines
Washington August 20. Director General Hines, after a six crafts meeting, discussed railroad wage demands with President Wilson at the White House. A rapid decision on wage increases and funding was implied, with Hines promising to act on the presented facts without awaiting a board inquiry.
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Washington
Hines
White House
Wilson
Railroad Administration
Steel and Iron Strike Hinges on Conference in Ohio
In Youndstown Ohio Aug 20 union leaders say a nationwide steel and iron strike hinges on a conference with Steel corporation officials within ten days. A 94 union conference committee of the American Federation of Labor canvassed votes and reported that 98 percent favored a walkout if talks fail.
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Youndstown
Ohio
Iron and Steel
Steel Corporation
United States
Gonimpers
American Federation
Red
Tabor
Lederaton of Labor
Poster
Without
Givin Foster
One Killed and 14 Injured In Auto Crash Near Short Beach
NEW HAVEN August 20 One man was killed and eight women and six men injured in a two car collision on Snake Hill road near Short Beach Brantford. Bernard F Maguire 25 a clerk in New Haven police department died when a touring car rolled down an embankment after hitting another machine. The other occupants 13 in the car were mostly thrown clear though several were seriously hurt Four injured were taken to hospitals.
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New Haven Hospital
New Haven
Short Beach
Brantford
Bernard F. Maguire
Bhort Beach
William Chitshack
Gritsback
Nicholas 10 Leads Campaign Against the Bolshevists
London reports the grand duke Nicholas Nikolaiévitch, uncle of the late Czar, arrives in Stockholm to join a war council planning a coordinated offensive on Petrograd. Generals Yudenitch and Skoropolsky, plus British officials, attend as Britain signals support while planning withdrawal from Russia.
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Crimea
London
Hhas
Lenine
Russia
Nicholas Nicolaiéviteh
Czar
Stockholm
Petrograd
Genoa
Italy
Nicholas
Great War Council
Yudenitch
Lenaress
Skorolotky
Hetman
Ukraine
Kronstadt
Britain
Churchill
War Office
Youtsia
Paris
Palmer confirmed as attorney general by Senate
The Senate confirmed A Mitchell Palmer late today as attorney general without opposition ending weeks of Senate scrutiny over his previous role as Allen Property Custodian. The confirmation concludes the political fight from the last session of Congress regarding his administration of the office and related duties.
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Washington
A. Mitchell Palmer
Senate
Palmer
Allen
Do Not Leave Town This Summer Warning Notice
The Standard Telegram urges readers not to depart for the season without arranging to have the paper delivered to their vacation address. Daily subscription by mail costs 50 cents per month.
Yost Employes Return After 15 Pct Wage Rise
Remington-Yost Typewriter workers resume duties in Colonial hall meeting. Strikers accept 15 percent wage increase and hours drop from 50 to 48, ending a month long deadlock. Columbia Graphophone officials in New York anticipate a Whitten statement once a decision is reached. Sprague Meter and Bryant Electric also back to work. Graphophone remains the large active strike.
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Remington-Yost Typewriter Company
Colonial Hall
Remington- Yost
Columbia Heads Center
Francis ”& Whitten
Columbia Graphophone Company
New York
Graphophone Company
Bridgeport
Whitten
TCO
Roberts
Wilson
Chamber of Commerce
Sprague
Sprague Meter Company
Bryant Electric Company
Remington-Yost Company
Metal Trades Council Organized In Bridgeport
A Metal Trades Council was organized at Eagles Ball last night led by M Onn Burn state secretary of the American Federation of Labor and John Figan president of the Central Labor union Delegates from all local metal trades unions attended The council will handle wage and condition issues for the metal workers as a unit and will coordinate strike action The Central Labor union meeting was postponed to Sunday morning at Steadlock Carpenters hall in Bridgeport where AFL executive council members will discuss the local labor situation on August 31
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Metal Trades Council
Eagles Ball
Tra M. Onnburn
American Federation of Labor
John Figan
Central Labor Union
Metal Trades
Consolidated Metal Unions
Metal Drades Council
Central Labor Union Executive
Stea'dlock
Carpenters’ Hall
Enuiell
Bridgeport
War between Germany and Poland feared as clashes grow
London reports an imminent war risk between Germany and Poland with open hostilities in upper Silesia. Rioting and strikes by 15,000 workers threaten mine output while martial law spreads. German troops reportedly crossed into Germany. Berlin cites non regulars and pins responsibility elsewhere. Chancellor Bauer says Germany has the situation under control.
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London
Germany
Poland II
Upper Silesia
Kattowilcz
Ryberk
Berlin
Bauer
Herr Bauer
Weimar Assembly
Grocers and Butchers May Quit Bread Retail Sales
Bridgeport housewives watch a local dispute between the Grocers and Butchers Protective association and bakers over bread pricing and profit margins. Members met but took no action, planning September 14 to decide. They argue bakers raised wholesale bread prices while flour costs fell, eroding margins and risking higher prices if retailers or bakers handle distribution, with stores urged to close one day weekly. Committees to canvass all city grocers and butchers were appointed.
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Bridgeport
Butchers and Grocers Protective Association
Grocers and Butchers Protective Association
Butchers and Grocers Association
Chamber of Commerce
First Skirmish Between U S Troops and Mexicans
Washington reports a brief clash as American aviators were fired upon by Mexican bandits. One Mexican is killed and two may be those who fired on the plane. Cavalry pursue bandits through rugged terrain while American forces move into mountains near the Rio Grande.
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Marfa
Texas
Mexico
Jesus Renteria
Peterson
Davis
Rio Grande
Big Bend
Ojinag
Presidio
Pruneda Witha
Carratva
Cuchillo
Conchos River
Ojinaga
Ofinaga
Ame
Langhorne
Antonio Pruneda
San Antonio
Chihuahua
Candelaria
Pruenda
Hipolito Villa
Francisco Villa
Liewt
Estill
Cooper
EL Universal
Il Veraldo
Tampico
Vera Cruz
Oaxaca
Thes Deci Sioy
Juan Torres
Sona
War Department
H. White
Gene Diekman
Amato Peterson
Guasion
Theoney
Leora Matiack
Policemen to Guard Jitney Line At City Meeting
Residents vote to hire a special police officer, paid by the association, to prevent drivers from cutting in and to keep jitney lines orderly. A committee will seek changes to the Main to Wall and Middle streets routing rule and protest long parking on Main Street to ease traffic.
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Trafic
Pershing Sails September 3 Amid Secret Return Voyage
The report states General Pershing sails on September 3 aboard the transport Mount Vernon from France. A secret element is noted in the dispatch, mentioning a planted item or action connected to the voyage. The brief emphasizes the high level of secrecy surrounding the movement.
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Washington
Aig
Chenoeral Pershing
Grand Aerie Eagles to Buy War Savings Certificates
The Grand Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles authorized purchasing 2 700 000 in War Savings certificates at the New Haven convention. A resolution urged subordinate units to buy an equal amount, met with unanimous approval and cheers. Officers were nominated for all posts, with ballots to be taken after today’s parade.
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New Haven
Elm City
Grand Aerie
Order of Eagles
Daniel Stricklind
Order On Wr Savings
Baward Weed
Telenn
Mont
del ' Morin
Pittsburgh
William, Poaberly
Karry
San Francisco
Cal
Joseph H. Dowling
Dayton
John Is. Henderson
Allegheney
Puc
Grand Worthy
John Rice
South Wramingeham
Mass
John Gundaker
Davenport
George Morgan
Bultelo
Johnad
Heller
York
Henry Boeck
Seah
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Poland
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Pershing
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