Brockdorff-Rantzau May in Peace Delegation News
Reports from Spa indicate Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau will not return to Versailles for further talks. Sharp splits within the German peace delegation over treaty terms threaten the negotiating stance as Italy and Austria align with allied positions. Meanwhile Greek and Turkish casualties rise in Smyrna fighting.
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THE
Associated, “Press
von f-Rantzayi
Versailles
Spa
Fla
Wiéws
Ehier
Berlin
Cort. Sult
Dto
Brockceriteras
Ely
Aris Tomorsrow
Count von ‘Brockdorff
Bere Jin
Soran
Tankin
Sosrite
Styron Main
Austria
Italy
Ovest
Smyrna
Aes
Missing Ford Car Stolen On Chapel Street Details
Police from Long Hill to Pepper Crossing investigate the disappearance of a 1919 black Ford touring car. The license marker Conn 47 118, tied to Bill, was reported by Steinke and local residents. A general alarm was issued as searches continue for the vehicle and its driver.
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Steinke
Long Hill
Pepper Crossing
Chapel Street
Stratfield
Bill
Severe fighting reported at Smyrna in Staged clash
Associated Press reports severe fighting at Smyrna amid landing operations. Greeks and other forces involved as clashes continued near Constantinople. Details remain fragmented, with limited readable names and dates from the dispatch.
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Smyrna
Constantinople
Priday
Atay
Thur
Keane Dies After Automobile Accident Injury
Keane killed when autos overturn after tire blowout. He died en route to hospital as soldiers and family from Newtown and Waterbury learn of the death. Keane, expert pattern shaker, recently returned from the army and linked to Botsford button factory family.
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Keane
Army
Wastan
Sitar HL
Robertson
Capitol Dell
John “Keane
Newtoy
Waterbury
Thomas Keane
Button
Botsford
Combined Help Drives Opened At Rally Here
A large rally featured calls for residents of Bridgeport to support an aid drive aiding Armenians. Speakers including Pelcott Williams and Julius Rosenwald urged generosity, with Rev. Mathew Judge delivering the opening prayer and the Liberty chorus performing. the event emphasized gratitude and national opportunity.
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Liberty
Buckingham
Jobs
Spekery
Speely
Washington
Bridgeport
Morgenthau Sees Start By Hawker America At War
Henry Morgenthau urged a prepared stance and coordinated peace efforts at a conference, warning against declaring victory or delaying action. He called for troops and realistic steps to end the war, citing Turkey and Allied nations as key factors.
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Morgenthau
Hawker America
PeAgee
Amba Eaer
Turkey
An &S
Europe
Navy Readies for Transatlantic Flight Effort
Reports from Washington May describe Navy plans and reactions to a pioneering attempt to cross the Atlantic by air. Officials discuss persistent efforts, dirigibles, and the aim to stretch capabilities beyond the bold crossing, noting admiration for progress and potential continuation of the project.
Opening of Sixty-Sixth Congress Sets Global Focus
World attention centers on the 66th Congress as President Wilson prepares to address the opening, with plans to tackle the peace treaty and French defense pacts. Republicans organize committees and press for a swift session amid looming 1920 campaign ties and major appropriations.
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Nainethan
Wilson
Paris
sFranca
Irammerebhe
Senate
House
Faris
Congress
Oleae
Gillett
Massu
Percen
League of Nations
Wealthy Darien Man Killed by Motor Truck Near Bridge
A wealthy Darien resident was killed when a motor truck struck him near a railroad bridge. The driver faced a manslaughter charge but was released on $1,000 bail pending coroners inquest. Eyewitnesses described the victim stepping in front of the car as it stopped after the collision. The deceased was a longtime member of a local church and prominent in business circles.
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Wealthy Darien
Sands
Bhreet
Lown
Willie
Ivan Ha Coal Co
Newh
Buiscopi Ghnureh Srosg
Pot ‘Bridge
Hawker Presses Toward Nonstop Atlantic Flight Try
Australian aviator Harry G Hawker and navigator McKenzie Grieve set off from Ireland toward the Atlantic in a Sopwith biplane aiming for a 20 hour nonstop crossing. Rival Raynham, with a Mansyde plane, suffered a broken rear axle and injuries to crew. Hawker pressed on seeking the prize and fame.
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Johns
N. Fy
Harry’ G. Hawker
Mckenzie Grieve
Atlantic
Greenwich
New
Yorks
Doday
Évlrish Coast
Hawker
Fréderick “P
Raynham
Mansyde
London: Daily Mail
Catry
Ign
S. Sung
United States Navy
Horta
Navy
Daily Mail
Hawker Soper Flight Toward Portugal Reaches Dawn
Reports from Washington indicate NC-4 pilots press toward Portugal at sun-up while weather limits and sea conditions hamper earlier legs. Harry Hawker now flies toward Ireland as destroyers and flotilla survey shipping lanes amid cautious optimism for a safe transatlantic crossing. The aircraft faced a rumbling takeoff and rough field before lifting off, with continues on page...
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Washington
Mas U3reba
Laveen
Portugal
Harry Hawker
Ireland
Start of Hawker to Head off Nancies in May Flight
Utter Nonchalance marks the hawker start as Sopwith and Martinsyde teams marshal for a risky sea air lane. Frederick P Raynham volunteers, pilots chosen by company need, crews test every part as mud and weather hamper setup. Hawker drives mechanics through dawn to noon, testing tires, tanks, and gear ahead of a flight born of wartime urgency.
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Nancies
Sv. Johns
Rapital
Hawker
Sopwith
Frederick P. Raynham
Martinsyde
Mount ‘Pearl
Hawkey
Grieve
Baily
Loch
Galign
Total wreck report from Atlantic search for NC planes
Reports from Washington May recount fear and tension over four NC seaplane crew members missing after an aerial fleet encounter near the Azores. Navy ships converge to locate NC 1 NC 4 NC 8 and others as fog rough seas and strong west winds hinder rescue efforts.
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Washington
Auander
John H. Towers
Lave Béon
trans-Atlantic
F.rce
Towers
Equadro
Solumbia
Torta
Su Lac
Carr
NC-5
Cannes Richardson
Lients
L. BR
NC-2
der Bellinger
Sea Pi
Vayol
Naingly
Elorta
Padly
Hut
Bellinger
Hig Cre
Read
Azores
Cott
Trepassey Bgay
New Land
Horta
Wwa
Ral Jackson Bolas
Sada
Scoutine
Colum Horta
Ady
Soutiite
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Gence Missionailles
Résu
Split i
Newtown
Herman
Block
B. H
Fred O'Dell
Talcott Williams
Julius Rosenwald
Nathan Straus
Capt. Olley
Chicagoan
Armenia
Coblenz
Wilk
Flaulo Murtu
Lisbon
Daniels
Tomor Neming
Jon
Doloy Anit
Dawker
Oundan
Hig
NCB
United States
Ocean
Aniels Ian
Wilson’s
Post and Standard Telegram
Landa
Brooklands
England
Raynham Balks
New Ying
Hereland
Bawker
Hope
Sion
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