Planes off today for Azores blimp nears
A Milford crash near Memorial Bridge leaves Donald Lanigan dead and Cullen Brown seriously injured. Police report says a student driver, Robert Montgomery, was racing without a license when his car struck the stone bridge railing. Montgomery was arrested on manslaughter and license charges, released on bond, and faces Milford police court.
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Cullen’ Brown
Donald Lanigan
Tate
Montgomery
Bonds
Cullen Brown
Detroit
Mich
St ‘Raphesel’s
New Haven
Orial
Milford
Amorning
Robert Montgomery
Forneral Phelps
Rosenbaum
Recita
Obi
Young
Mack
Brown
Neulander
Aynen
Verdict awards $2000 in death case in Connecticut Co.
A jury in Judge Maltbie's Civil Court awarded damages of $2000 to Annie Guiyak as administratrix of her husband John Bujiak's estate in a suit against Connecticut Co. for $10,000 damages claiming death from a wagon trolley collision. The defense argued the dead man contributed to the accident through negligence.
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Maltbie
Superior Court
Pape
Annie Guiyak
Connecticut Co
John Bujiak
Senators Decide Program After Progressive Conference
Progressives in the Senate met to approve a slate of officers with only six of 49 Republicans absent. Cummins of Iowa was chosen pro tempore, Loage of Massachusetts re-elected as floor leader, Curtis of Transas re-elected whip, Wadsworth of New York as conference secretary. George A. Sanderson and David Barn named as sergeant at arms. Committee assignments to follow with Ledge authorized to appoint. Brandegee linked to the regular group. Some Progressives threaten to challenge Penrose and Warren despite expected seniority rules.
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Pénrose
Penmrén
Wyoming
Finance
Appropriations
Senate
Cummins
Iowa
Borah
Sof
Idaho
Prident
Loage
Massachsetts
Curtis
Transas
Wadsworth
New York
George A. “ Sanderson
Chicago
David Barn
Ledge ‘J
Brandegee
Connection
Weest
Progressives
Penrose
Warren
Figar
Armed men rescue Sinn Fein prisoner at Knocklong station
Four police officers escorting a Sinn Fein prisoner to Cork were attacked by armed men at Knocklong station. The attackers freed the prisoner, killed one officer, and seriously wounded another. a third officer was missing after the assault.
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Knocklong
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Cork
Krocklons
Jrinyoner
Lake Torpedo Boat Co to Launch Latest Type Submarine Today
Lake Torpedo Boat Co plans a noons launch of a new submarine type in a ceremony with U.S. Navy officials and city representatives including Mayor Wilson and Police Superintendent Redgate. Company officials and commanders will be present for the event.
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Lake Torpedo, Boat Co. Will
U.S. Navy
Det So
B. Roo No Yn
Ferguson Chosen President of United States Chamber of Commerce
Ferguson of Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co, longtime director and manager, is elected President of the United States Chamber of Commerce. Announcement made at Washington offices cites Wheeler of Chicago as president and lists A C Bedford of New York as eastern vice president and A B Farquhar of Cork, Pa. among officers and executives chosen.
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Washington
Ge Nomret da Ferguson
Newport News
Wai
Newport N News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Ire
Tha Ve- Uson- Phaeoaeds
Presai al Wheeler
Chicarros
A. C. Bedford
New York
A.B. Farquhar
Cork
L. Clause
Pittsburgh
James R. MacColl
Pawticker, Ri
New London Housing Scheme to Complete Soon
Washington May 14 sixty four of more than five hundred houses at New London Conn construction ordered by the United States Housing Corporation will be completed. The housing corporation announced after a conference that it will employ discharged plumbers to finish plumbing of the 62 houses amid differences with New London authorities over a plumbing ordinance.
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Washington
New London
Blockade Discussed to Enforce Peace Pact
Paris reports the Four power group led by President Wilson and Georges Clemenceau weighing immediate reimposition of the blockade against Germany if it refuses to sign the peace treaty. Separate meetings were held as the alliance presses for agreement and ratification.
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Paris
Assesiat— Ag Press
Wilson
Papa Georges
M. Ojemanekaiz
Sinn Fein Leaders Fined Over Dublin Rebellion Plot
Three Sinn Fein leaders were fined 33 50 each after arrests in Halifax harbor following a Belgian rebel ship incident. Dr Patrick McCarten, Lian Mellowes, and James McDermott faced charges tied to a Second Eastern rebellion plan in Dublin in 1913 financed by Germany. A German operative named Baron Max Rocklinzhausen was arrested with them.
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Patrick Jo
MreCarden
Halifax
Lian Mellowes
James M. McDermott
McCar
Walifax
McCarten Mellowes
McDermott
Dublin
Germany
Max Rocklinzhausen
Mellowes
Navy orders steel for four battleship projects
The Navy Department issued an order for many tons of steel for construction of four battleships. Bids submitted yesterday were rejected for lack of competitive balance, with tentative pricing set by Acting Secretary Roosevelt pending later action. Only the Carnera company submitted estimates on the initial order.
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NAVY
Department
Navy Department
Sommerca
Roosevelt
Cacnere
Votes Millions for Relief in Near East
New York May 14 funds totaling millions were approved by the American committee for Near East relief. A total of 8400,000 was allocated for clothing and supplies with emergency purchases planned. Assignments included Persian 000,000 and Beirut 900,000. remaining sums directed to other aid efforts across Asia and the Middle East.
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New York
Claveland
Ambay
Vicksburg
Miss
Lloyd Clay
Memorial Day Plans Mobilize Bridgeport Veterans
Bridgeport prepares a historic Memorial Day with about 6000 World War I veterans assembled. Judge Alfred B. Beers leads calls for service men to participate as plans expand to mobilize all Bridgeport armed forces and organize units for a ceremonial program.
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Bridgeport
Alfréd B. Beers
Juege Beers
Beers
Lagen Vetaray Ns
Inmany
G.A.R
Main Street
Repeal of War Time Prohibition Proposed in Congress
Washington May 14 Repeal of the war time prohibition that will become effective July 1 will be proposed in advance to be introduced at the opening session of Congress next week by Representative Gallivan of Massachusetts Democrat A similar measure was introduced by Mr Gallivan during the closing days of the last Congress but it remained in committee when the session ended
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Washington
Congress
Representative Gallivan
Massachusetts
Gallivan
Relief. Drive Signs Taken Off Trolley Wires
Signals along central streets were removed after heavy Combined Help Drive signs hung from wires posed danger of wires being pulled down. Beaver board signs stretched along main thoroughfares were cut down by Connecticut company workers just before midnight.
Master Plumbers Elect Meriden Man President
New Haven May 1. At the annual meeting of the Master Plumbers Association of Connecticut Dowd of Meriden was elected president. W J Kenney of London was chosen first vice president with W D Bryant of Griswold as second vice president. George A Tuia of Hartford was secretary and treasurer, and I Newman of West Haven was auditor.
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Meriden Man
New Haven
Sory Ansociation
Connecticut
Lavneh
Meriden
W. J. Kenney
Law London
W. D. Bryant
Gridsagart
Auumd
Chaorgg A. Tui
Gartford
Esaratary
Indhe Pisy I
Newman
West Heyes
Trogeurery
Governor Reappoints Commissioner Alsop
Hartlfort May 14 The governor reappointed Joseph W. Alsop of Avon as a member of the Subhe Utilities Commission for a term of six years. His salary will be 4000 dollars annually.
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Hartlfort
Telecomb
Joseph W. Alpop
Avon
Subhe Utilities Commission
Kennethy OBrien Held For Alleged Assault
Reported incident places Kennethy OBrien at 468 Charles Street and Peano OBrien at 496 Charles Street. Police say a fight led to injuries and both suspects were arrested last night at F359.
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Manning
Charles Street
Pyar
Peano
Membership surge at Chamber of Commerce luncheon
Members at Stratfield hotel luncheon discuss industrial relations principles for a national program awaiting today’s referendum. Ballots mailed to plumbers for local submission. Homer Vergusen to speak on shipbuilding and harbor development at the upcoming gathering.
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Chamber of Commerce
Stratfierd
United Staten Chamber of Commerce
I. Tha Achiedt
Transatlantic flight attempt and airship progress reported
The May 14 Associated Press dispatch outlines NC Land 3 and the C-5 dirigible attempting to reach the Azores after lifting from Long Island. Weather along the route, expected arrival near Newfoundland, and possible near-term decisions on trans Atlantic progress are noted with sightings off Halifax and plans to dock at St Johns if successful.
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Associated Press
Washington
American Naval
N. C
Sand Row
Atlantic Ocean
Navy Department
Bay
New Foundland
Azores
Long Island
St. Johns
New
trans-Atlar
Austrian peace delegation in Paris hosts friendly reception
The Austrian peace delegation arrived at Saint Germain en Laye around 6:65 PM and was welcomed by Prefect Charles, French officials, and allied powers representatives. The first meeting with the Austrian delegates contrasted with the German delegation due to its greater ease and friendliness.
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Paris
St. Germain-En-Layer
Charles
Senator Brandee to Head Sete Committee
Senator Brandee to head SETE committee as nine member panel selected by Lodge to be ratified by the Republican caucus. Committee will distribute chairmanships and memberships with remaining picks pending.
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Brandegee
SETE
Austrians Receive Courteous Welcome at Versailles Peace Talks
The Associated Press reports Austrian delegates arriving at St Germain near Paris for the peace congress were met with a milder French reception than the Germans. While German delegates faced distrust, Austrian officials were greeted more cordially as they prepare to present reparations and discuss terms with Allied representatives. The scene reflects shifting attitudes as talks focus on labor repatriation, seized German vessels, and postwar arrangements.
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Associated Press
Germany
St. Germain
Paris
Bolgium
Nese Prene
Amiambor Gach
Plenipetan
Cormany Srest
United States
Drie
Germa
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