Explorer views Arctic as future meat and wool land
Ottawa May 6 Norwegian explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson told Parliament a plan to convert Arctic and sub Arctic Canada into a major milk and meat region using reindeer and musk ox. He predicted vast grazing could develop, boosting resource access and mineral exploration while transforming Canada into a major wool and meat producer within 25 years.
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Ottawa
Arctic
Canada
Canadian Senate
House of Commons
Vilhjalmur Stefansso
Stefansson
Stefavisson
Alaska
Eskimos
Campaign Against Lynchings Gains National Support
A Boston lawyer Moorfield Storey urged a nationwide campaign to eradicate lynching on a scale comparable to past constitutional reforms. He told today's session that murder with impunity must end and called on all Americans to back the platform to cleanse American life of viciousness that has stained the nation for years.
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New York
Moorfield
Storey
Boston
sAmerica
Repairs Sought on Middle Street Paving Delays Noted
City paving and sewer commission last night moved to repair Middle Street where severe ruts and wear slow traffic. Commissioner Quint urged quick action citing daily autos and plaza plans. Bids for Spring Street and Canfield Avenue sewers were opened. awards to Louis Jacques Construction of Elizabeth NJ and affiliates, with other sections split among local firms. engineers will finalize exact figures.
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Tor Ward
Chew
Commission
Public Works Courtade
Quint
Keating
Middle Street
City
Henry L.rowland
Rowland
City Yard
Grand Street
Bridgeport Brass Company
Brass Company
Spring Street
Canfisid Avenue
Louis Jacques Con
Elizabeth
Canfield
Louis Jacques'Con
Louis
Petrossi
Hartford
Pierce Manufacturing
Engieer Rowland
Smade
Ither
Red Men Council Fire Held Today in Hartford
The Improved Order of Red Men in Connecticut convenes its 33rd Great Sun council fire. The gathering, noted in Hartford, marks a significant fraternal event with Bridgeport referenced as part of the region.
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Great Council of Connecticut
Order of Red
Hartford
Great-Sun Council
J A. Sreat
Bridgeport
Mayor Fights Seven Cent Fare in Newark Test Case
Newark Mayor Charles P Gillen led city officials on a protest against seven cent fares. Three conductors refused the extra cent until a third complied, prompting a lawsuit to challenge the New Jersey Board of Public Utility’s zone fare order. The Public Service Railway enforced seven cents until a court reduced it to six on April 1.
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Newark
N.J
Charles P.gillen
Immedhtely
Saxond
New Jersey’ Board of Public Utility
Street
Gillen
Broad Street
Kerns
Mount -Prospect
Marvin Ayres
Jerome Candleton
Public Service Railway
New Jersey
Pleasant Dinner For Grace Church Auxiliary Members
Members of the Men's Praternal auxiliary of Grace Methodist Episcopal church hosted their first annual banquet last night with about 150 in attendance. Speaker Prof. J. W. Thompson of Drew's Theological Seminary discussed Christianity and the League of Nations. Other speakers included Rev. A. J. Martin, Rev. Charles W. McCormick, Rev. F. W. Patten, Rev. Charles W. Simpson, and Seward B. Price. Apollo Octette provided vocal music and the Sunday School orchestra supplied instrumental music. Numerous guests were listed among attendees.
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Grace ‘Methodist Episcopal Church
Alght
3. W. Thompson
Drew
Theological ‘Seminary
League of Nations
A. J. Martin
Charles W. McCormick
F. W. Paten
Charles W. Simpson
Seward B. Price
J. Griffen
W. A-Thelin
W.W. Stickler
George P.i Bowne
We Pring
R. Soderberg
Albert Piling
C. A. Pilling
Young
John FE. Prinzing
Waller
L. Bean
BE. Ingles
C. P
I. Garden
H. BR. Simpson
W. Looms
George Cudtipp
Benjamin A.’Slauson
C. W. Burt
George McCretton
J. Johnson
Gordon
P. Reed
BE. H. Russell
H. Forte
L. Thomas Lauradsen
William Z. Purdy
William Haworth
Witton
He+ Savage
Prank
Prank v Rouland, David M. Archer
Brewer
Townsend
F. Kendall
W. H. VanStone
Alfred IV
N.S. Simpson
One Thousand Six Troops Sail to Release Yank Volunteers
New York May 6. About 1 006 officers and men who will replace as many troops with the American army of occupation in Germany sailed for Brest on the steamship Agamemnon. These volunteers the first of 60 000 to go abroad are mostly under thirty and were recruited in six weeks. Most officers were in service camps when the armistice was signed. Private Jack Taylor, a Scot, served three years with the Highlanders and was wounded six times. He wears the Croix de Guerre. Private Henry Tralone, a Belgian, served three years with King Albert's troops and said he would rejoin service.
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New York
Germany
Brest
Agamemmon
America
France
Jack Taylor
Highlanders
Henry ‘Tralone
King
Abert
Adams Home Damaged by Fire Origin Undetermined
A fire of unknown origin broke out shortly before noon yesterday in the attic of the cottage at 553 Wayne Street, occupied by William E. Adams. The blaze caused about 400 dollars in damage before being discovered, injuring Adams' home.
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Willam' EL. Adams
Wayne 'S Street
Government costs detailed in eight months of operation
The record notes a government incurred expense of about 192 million dollars and discusses eight months of operation within the consolidated corporation up to March. It highlights a Gefcte cost and references Diréc- 2: discussion and a company context.
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Marcan
Sunday School Association Concludes Conference in Fairfield County
The Fairfield County Sunday School Association and state officers closed last night at the United Church after a two day program of afternoon and evening sessions. A supper was served, followed by quartet singing and speeches by R. M. Eames, George M. Kirk, and John A. Gee. The program focused on Sunday School topics as part of the closing event.
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Fairfield County” Sunday School Association
United ‘Church
Harry H. Read
R. M. Eames
W. ‘Ik. White
W. J. Read
Harry H.read
Hines Urges Caution On Rate Increase Debate
Mr Hines argues at a rally that current conditions are too abnormal to justify a general rate rise. He favors delaying action until a fuller opportunity arises to obtain a more reliable measure and avoid any premature change.
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Ldd
Harmony Lodge hears wartime tales from Lt. Simons
Lt. Albert Simons of Hartford, formerly of the 104th Infantry, spoke to about 200 Harmony lodge members on the Victory loan. He, president of Harr is assessors, recounted experiences as the audience heard a mixed program including a white face minstrel act, community singing, and a 75 new members brought by the membership committee.
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Albert Simons
Hartford
104Th Infantry
Hartford County
Harmony Lodge
Assessors of
Harris
George” ‘Greenspun
Kori Brothers Faze Orchestra
Nate ‘Gil
Firemen Called Out For Two Small Fires
Firemen responded to two small blazes yesterday afternoon and last night. A spark from a chimney at 114 Beers Street caused slight damage. the home is owned by Tony Colega. An alarm from box 852 at Madison Avenue and Marion Street reported a false fire at Hawley Avenue and Wayne Street. the blaze was quickly extinguished with no injuries.
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Beers’ Street
Madison Avenue
Tony Colega
Mirehien
Marion ‘Street
Praud
Hawley Avenue
Wayne’ Street
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