House Democrats Meet in Conference on Party Organization
Washington dispatch reports House Democrats hold a formal conference to finalize organization plans for the new Congress. Senate leaders and key committee selections are discussed, with Mondell and Longworth among contenders for top posts and a push to balance steering committee membership.
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Honor Student Here Passes Annapolis Test
Henry E B Flynn son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Flynn of 188 Bronx Avenue passed the United States Naval Academy entrance examinations. A native of this city and Sacred Heart parish school graduate, he will enter in June for a four year course after earning Barnum prize essays honors at last June’s commencement.
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Board Fails to Award Dock Contract in Quorum Gap
City board could not act on bids for bulldozer roadwork and repairs at Wall Street dock due to lack of quorum. Three bids were submitted before noon yesterday, but no contract was awarded as the meeting adjourned without reaching a decision.
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Wilson Urges Congress to Pass Appropriation Bills
Paris May 16 President Wilson's message to Congress will be read at the opening session next week. The message urges Congress to immediate work and to rectify the failure of the last Congress to enact the appropriation bills. He will not discuss peace terms until Germany and Austria have acted, and hopes to present all facts of the negotiations to the Senate by early June.
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Provisional tariff policy eyed by House leaders
Washington May 16 Special reports that the House steering committee will back a cautious tariff policy as part of the legislative program. There will be no general tariff revision until conditions normalize, with focus on reducing taxes and proposing a budget system. Debate hinges on committee reports and timely action by the Senate.
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Bonini Indicted for First Degree Murder in East End Case
Grand jury in Superior Court returned an indictment charging Edward Bonini with first degree murder in the February killing of Joseph Callahan in the East End. Sheriff Pease ordered the poll at 11 o clock as Judge John B. Keeler instructed on homicide law.
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Germany Denied Indemnities By Allies At Versailles
Berlin dispatch reports Count von Beeckdorff-Rantzau told Premier Clemenceau the German delegation said Germany would not be required to pay indemnities. The note explained that Germany cannot meet reparations goals given financial limits and that territorial claims, not covered by 14 points, complicate settlement.
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Fourteen Boats Enter Bishop Cup Race
Fourteen boats were entered for the Bishop Cup regatta at the Pequonnock Yacht Club meeting. The race, Sunday June 29, offers prizes totaling $800. Boats start at 10 am from Pembroke street foot, cover 43 nautical miles in a 10 hour limit. East End YC fields five entries, Pequonnock YC four, Park City YC three, Miamogue YC two.
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Period of grace on the income taxes extended
Washington May 10 Revenue collectors were notified today by the Internal Revenue Bureau that since June 15 falls on Sunday the second installment of the one tax due on that date will be accepted on Monday June 16. No ten day grace period is allowed this year as in the old revenue act.
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Woman Stabbed in Breast Near the Heart Die Threat
Mrs Madeline Gardner of 3 Beardsley Lane was stabbed on Gilbert Street in a dispute over $2. She lies in a dying condition at St. Vincent's hospital. Bertha Payton of 30 Gilbert Street is in custody on assault with intent to kill with bail set at 3000. The incident occurred last night. the knife missed the heart and Payton admitted the stabbing.
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Four Airplanes Reach Halifax After Long Navy Hop
The NC-4 and three companion planes completed a 537 mile voyage from Halifax to Trepassey in six and a half hours in rough seas. Commander Towers led the flight amid engine troubles and spray, landing safely near Halifax harbor. The four planes arrived together after navigating narrow bays and surf, with all crews reporting steady progress and later dining aboard the Aroostook.
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Many Conductorettes Discharged by B R T
New York May 5 1921 two reguilt of the transportation law passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov Smith Wednesday 500 conductorettes were discharged without notice today and it was said 2000 more were scheduled to be laid off or discharged according to city reports through the Bureau of Rail Transit authorities in the state.
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Americans Open Historic Transatlantic Seaplane Flight
American seaplanes NC-1 NC-3 and NC-4 launched from Trepassey Bay Newfoundland toward Europe. Pilots Toweres and crew refused extra gear, aimed for Corvo Azores, with Bar Harbor radio tracking and regular Navy updates reporting progress and early messages from the Bar Harbor station.
Lisbon to Host Ovation for Yankee Sea Fliers
Lisbon plans a grand reception as American sea planes finish the transatlantic flight. Portugese officials arrange telegraph and port facilities, with Admiral Plunkett's team arriving aboard the yacht Rochester. The crew awaits landing at Marta Delgago before a 300 mile dash to Lisbon.
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American troops to quit Italy this month
Rome May 16. American troops will be out of Italy by May 20. An announcement to this effect has led to reports that Italian and American relations are strained. It was emphasized the report was not warranted, as the winding up of American military operations was noted on April 5.
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Dirigible Missing as Navy Receives Edwards Despatch
The Navy disclosed a despatch from commander Edwards about the destroyer Edwards returning to St Johns with the airship C-6 lost. It states the dirigible could not be located and it was unclear if a merchant ship that reported it had abandoned or failed to rescue.
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Kidnapped widow must stand trial in New York
John B Carey a surgical instrument manufacturer was held for the Grand Jury on abduction burglary and felonious assault charges after allegedly carrying Mrs Helen Waterman in her nightgown from 284 Sterling Street Brooklyn to his apartment at 17 Livingston Place Manhattan. The woman testified Carey broke a window to enter her home and fled to the street in her night clothes before being forced into a taxicab.
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Wooden ship to be launched here next Thursday
The last of six wooden ships for the governor by Housatonic Shipbuilding Co. nears completion and will be launched at 145 o'clock next Thursday. John Hammond of the Shipping Board says the Albee will be christened, though its sponsor is not yet named. The government will complete its shipbuilding program at the yard with this launch.
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Navy Abandons Hunt For Lost Airship C-5
From St John s Newfoundland May 16 The United States navy dirigible C-5 is abandoned as lost after an all night Arctic search by the destroyer Edwards failed to locate it The freighter Clan Davidson reported off course but later said she was away from the gas bag Rear Admiral Wood suggested the captain may have mistook an iceberg for the airship Commander Coll who commanded the C-5 planned a trans Atlantic flight and said his rough trip showed a dirigible can endure weather but salvage efforts were called off.
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