Allies Move Toward Friday Answer on German Proposals
Paris dispatch notes progress on German counterproposals with a five day limit for final action, aiming for delivery by Friday. Reports detail reparations terms and modifications to the League Covenant favoring Germany, while Austria’s treaty talks stall and Ireland seeks peace conference attention. The Russian Bolsheviks reportedly seize Ufa from Kolchak forces.
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Paris
League Covenant
Juneyil
League’ of Nations Commission
Council of Four
Leon Bourgeoise
France
Iti
Clemenceau
Germany
League
League of Nations
Austria
Wilson
United States
Ireland
Ufa
Orenburg
Kolchak
Bridgeport Elks Help Welcome New Lodge 1365
More than 200 members of Bridgeport lodge 209 Elks traveled by special train at 3 39 to Wallingford for the dedication of new lodge 1365 of the BPO Elks. Wheeler and Wilson band accompanied them. Bridgeport Elks donated furnishings for the secretary's office and joined a parade led by Mayor Wilson with Elks from across the state in attendance.
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Bridgeport Lodge of Elks
Wallingford
B. P.O. FE
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Bridgeport Elks
Wilson
Elks
State
British Near Ready For Overseas Flight
Officials of the Handley-Page biplane reported they expected to begin the transatlantic flight soon if weather remains favorable. The machine, which made a successful trial night yesterday, prepares for a second prelimin...
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ST. Johns
Handley-Pate
Pershing Plans Record Troop Shipments From Paris
Paris dispatch reports General Pershing plans to move about 75,104 troops homeward in June, a record overseas deployment that surpasses prior movements and outstrips British Channel crossings in speed and scale. The figure signals a major Allied realignment as U.S. forces return from Europe.
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Paris
Pershing
Great Britain
Liquor Dealers Plan Connecticut Anti Prohibition Campaign
Liquor dealers in Connecticut state plans for a statewide fight to defeat the federal prohibition amendment. The meeting drew a large portion of the association, with State officers and New Haven officials present. President Thomas Flynn and other leaders avoided detail but expressed optimism for victory as about 25 to 30 members prepare to travel to Washington for an anti prohibition demonstration.
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Connecticut
Bridgeport
Arnon Alling
Thomas Fitzsimmons
New Haven
Thomas
Flynn
Washington
Bartenders Local to Remain After Prohibition
Local No. 258 of the Bartenders International union will continue after Prohibition ends. Treasurer David I.E. Miller announced funds, sick and death benefits, and insurance will be maintained. Members voted to make the local permanent amid strong financials. They expect conversions to restaurants and soft drink venues, and optimism over 2.75 percent beer sales.
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International League
David IE. Miller
Miller
19 Year Old Arrested in Mother's Death in Trenton
Police in Trenton NJ arrested 19 year old Stephen Urban on suspicion of killing his mother Theresa Foder 40 found dead near St Johns Cemetery with hands bound neck belt tied and head wounds. A bloodstained shirt and suspect's stories prompted the arrest. three other suspects including Joseph Urban boarder, Joseph Foder former husband, and Frank Szo were held.
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Trenton
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Theresa Foder
St. John's Cemetery
Urban
Hungary
Joseph Urban
Joseph Foder
Frank Szo
Estonians appeal Foch to halt German hostilities in Riga
Estonian Foreign Minister Poska in Paris asks Marshal Foch to stop German attacks in the Riga region. Poska says Estonians were attacked while aiding Lettish troops at the request of the Lettish government in the Bolshevik fight. Delegation copies appeal to all Allied powers.
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Paris
Marshal Foch
Poska
Esthonia
Riga
M. Posi
Lettiyh
Walker's Ice Trust Probe Opens With Hearings
New Haven June 11 a Berkshire Ice executive Walker warned he may halt ice deliveries this summer as aldermanic investigators probe if current prices reflect trust methods Four former ice dealers Milner Towning Main and Lynch testify to alleged campaign of ruthless competition similar to big combines to drive others from the market Walker Crawford dispute over fair hearing persists and more witnesses are called to detail alleged undercutting tactics.
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New Haven
Harry W. Walker
Berkshire Ice Company
George W. Crawford
Walker
Benjamin Milner
George P. Towning
Walter’ Main
A. Z. Lynch
Milner
Towning
Larry W. Waller
Walter Main
Wand
British sub sunk with all hands in Baltic Sea
London June 11 The Admiralty declared a British submarine operating in the Baltic Sea has been missing since June 4 and is presumed lost with all hands A Russian Soviet government statement received in London on June 7 claimed the submarine was sunk by artillery fire near the Koporma fan army southwest of Petrograd
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Koporma
Finland
Petrograd
Porto Rico Moves to Curb Profiteers in Food Crisis
In San Juan Porto Rico the lower House approved an emergency resolution authorizing the governor to reestablish the food commission. A million hour government loan funds its operations as the first local food commission plans to wind down by end of April amid protests over high prices.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Dune TY
Food Commission
Porto Gican Food Commissisy
Atlantic
Ansonia Strike Sparks City Hall Confrontation
A 5000 strong crowd gathered outside Ansonia City Hall after a picket was arrested. Bail for Tom Lutsotsky was set high and then reduced. sheriff deployed 100 plus deputies to maintain order. Strikes demand eight hour day, higher wages, hazard pay and union recognition amid tense labor clash.
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Ansonia
Tom Lutstosky
I. Ww
Joseph Etter
Matilda Robinowitz
Barrel Foundry and Machine Co
Jttig
Lutstosky
John. .W. Gardner
Sentinel
Reilly
Tmantu‘facturers
Tatter
Beaver Street
Robinovitz
Robinovits
Blumenthal Girike
Derby
Veork Azo
Girika
Waterbury
Chat Bitar
Joss
Hie
President Will Bring Irish Question Before Conference
Paris June 14 President Wilson told Irish American representatives he would unofficially press to bring the Irish question to the peace conference in hearings by the commissioners. Frank P Walsh and Edward F Dunne announced the pledge after a thirty minute talk with the President amid senate urging action.
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Paris
Wilson
America
Frank P. Walsh
Edward F. Dunne
Messrs. Walsh
Dunne
Senate
Ireland
Messrs
Walsh
Crown Prince Charles of Roumania Wounds Self
Paris dispatch says Crown Prince Charles of Roumania was shot in the leg, described as not serious, after reportedly being compelled to divorce Cecilie Lambrino. He had been pressured by the king to undertake a six month trip to Japan to forget her. Cecilie recently bore a child in Bucharest.
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Paris
Prince Charles of
Roumania
Bucharest
Japan
Prince Charles
Cecilie
Charles
Nicholas
England
Morgan Partners and Treaty Copy Stir Senate Hearing
The two hour Foreign Relations Committee hearing in Washington examined a privately held treaty copy in New York ties to Morgan partners. Witnesses including Henry Davison Willy Root and Paul Warburg denied possession or misuse while confirming rumors of other copies. Chairman Lodge signaled likely limited next steps.
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Jane Il
New York
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Lodge
Willy Root
Toot
Henry P. Davison
Morgan Banking House
Red Cross
Davison
League of Nations
Mr. Root
Root
Germany
Wilson
Mitchcock
Paul M. Warburg
Graf Waldersee Rammed at Sea Off Sandy Hook
New York dispatch reports the Graf Waldersee, former German liner now with the United States Shipping Board, rammed by the Redondo about 100 miles off Sandy Hook. The vessel was taking on water in the engine room, but remained afloat as Leviathan and Patrician stood by and tugs were requested. The Redondo bound for New York, the Graf Waldersee had sailed from Brest for Brest with nine army passengers and one representative of the army on board.
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Graf Waldersee
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Sandy Hook
Redondo
Naval Commisication Service
Leviathan
Fatricia
Brest
Hedondo
Damaad
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Thimbure-Americas Line
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Patrician
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Saidyock
Persia to claim indemnity at Paris peace conference
Berne reports Persia will seek compensation for war losses estimated at 2 million francs in state property and 300000 lives. The Persian legation notes Persia was not neutral and cites Turkish invasions as cause of damage. A separate note mentions Ed Zerbo the showman losing money at a West End circus lot.
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Berne
Persia
Legitien
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Yankee abandoned after collision near YORI
The steamship Yankee was abandoned after crashing with the Argentina off Island Point late tonight. The 141-ton vessel, 66 feet by 40 feet, built in 1918 for the U.S. Shipping Board, sailed from Newport News to New York on June 11 and leaked heavily before crew were taken aboard the Argentina. Porch thieves reported by JT Sullivan of 100 Newfield Avenue. two chairs stolen from his home Tuesday night.
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Yankees
S.r B. Shipping Board
U.S Shipping Board
Cleveland
Newport News
New York
JT. Sullivan
Newfield Avenue
Western Union Strike Fizzles Despite Optimism
Chicago reports say only about 166 Western Union and Commercial Telegraphers’ union members joined the walkout, with officials claiming the strike failed to disrupt telegraph service. Postmaster General Burleson and company managers defended regulations and noted high return-to-work rates across regions as unions claimed broader participation.
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Associated Press
Mos Konenkamp
Carlton
Western Union Telegraph Company
J. Konenkemp
Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America
Moon
Burleson
Washington
Wire Control” Board
War Labor Board
Telephone and Telegraph
Postal Telegraph Company Service
Western Union
Konenkamp
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Association of
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Yearly police shakeup reshuffles almost all officers
A sweeping first annual police reshuffle takes effect at Talalack this morning. Nearly every patrolman moves to a new precinct, with sergeants Cody Watts Myers Erlest and others reassigned across First Second Third and Fourth precincts. Detailed platoon and patrol changes follow through for each precinct and list numerous officers and assignments.
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Millecin
Cody
Watts
Myers
Platoon
Asia
Taioey
Coughlin
Connelley
Reed Gotuwhalk
Rosenpennney
English
Sheridan
Groshans
Tate
Waller
Langham
Walsh
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Bidwig
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Daley
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Weller
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Ray
Gurney
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Cassidy
Pitgzpatrick
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Tposstmali
Healy Nyquist
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Calin
Honckel
Murphy
Fox
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Keane
Ticker
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Mockhauser
Mbe Cgannigle
Rogers Supaniski
MM. Griffiy
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Carcal Callin
Kraxily
O'Net
Harrell Barta
Doyle
Bolger
Wile
Taylor
Lakska
Herding
Benet
Third
Sergt. Bler
Ta- Letalman
Do MePadden
Stowe
Yaela Ha
Four sanctions act at Oesel Island entry to the Gulf
Paris dispatch reports the Four have sanctioned the action at Oesel Island to secure the entrance to the Gulf. British troops and Esthonians are mentioned as guarantees for paying financial aid to the Esthonians.
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