Combined Help Drive Nets $10,750 as Workers Urged On
Subscriptions of $10,750 were reported at a noon meeting of workers for the Combined Help drive. Cards were distributed among teams of both divisions and volunteers in uniform and civilian dress searched the city yesterday afternoon in support of the campaign. The drive aims for $300,000 to aid the Salvation Army Near East Relief and the American Jewish Relief. Bridgeport National Bank chairman Wolfes urged workers to report subscriptions and noted current progress while Francis A Brennen praised efforts and emphasized funds reaching those in need.
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Pawnee Eee
Sac Ens Ermererer
Rumiles
Wolfe
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National Bank
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Francis A. Brennen
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Sumner Simpson
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President Wilson Message Opens Extraordinary Session
Full text of the president's message is printed on page 10, signaling the opening of Congress's extraordinary session. The document outlines the administration's priorities and calls for legislative actions during this pivotal period.
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Wilson
Congress
State Physicians Will Meet Here
State physicians will convene with over 159 doctors from rural areas visiting city hospitals. The program includes scientific meetings at the Welfare building, hospital demonstrations at Bridge and St Vincent's, plus a smoker lunch and vaudeville by New York artists. Lectures will be delivered by Drs Waterhouse Coaps Gardner Bill Trear toni and others with librarians and Yale staff represented. The plan promises many innovations and surprises as the committee keeps details secret.
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Saime
New York
Stratfeld
Puffet
Fairfield, County Association
J ‘, Shea
J.D. Gold
Bridgeoom
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David M. Trecartini
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Q. Murray Johnson
Andrew McQueeney
TH. R
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EB. S. Brodsky
Charles J Bartlett
New’ Haven
Andrew Keogh
Yale University Library
Walter
Irish request to British on Ireland at Paris Peace Talks
American delegates from Irish societies in the United States asked the British government to grant safe conduct for Eamon De Valera and other Sinn Fein reps to travel to Paris and present Ireland’s case to the peace conference. The request went through Secretary Lansing to President Wilson. British likely to refuse, ending the exchange. Representatives Dunne Walshe and Ryan met Colonel House.
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United States
Fdayard de Valera
Sinn Fein
Paris
Ireland
Lansing
Wilson
Dunne
Ilinois
Frank P. Walshe
Michael J. Ryan
House of the
Bridgeport Bankers Speak Optimistic On City Prospects
A Bridgeport Institute gathering at the Brooklawn Club heard Berey Johnson of Chemical National Bank predict brighter business times for Bridgeport amid a high-spirited evening. Local bankers including Wolfe, Kin, and Goddard were praised for advancing modern banking, with entertainment by the Balance Club and gratitude voiced to Hosking, M. and Goddard for orchestrating the event.
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Berey Johnson
Chemical National Bank of
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Brooklan Club
George Is. Moore
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Hancock
Oliver
Knight
Samiei
George Hugo
Newfield’ Bank and “Trust Company
Edward. H. Dillon
Bridgeport National Bank
R. J. Coggswell
City‘Savings Bank
Robert’ T. Hincks
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National Bank
Willam Tricks
Savings Bank
Herbert. Mc Lyon
Bridgesport Land and Title Company
Balance Club
Bridgeport Trust Company
Horace B. Merwin
Wy, Marin
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Lloyd George Keeps Treaty From Public
Paris May 20 There has been no change in the peace conference leaders decision not to publish the next of the peace treaty presented to the Germans The publication plan faced opposition from Premier Lloyd George but was later approved by Wilson The British premier did not endorse the plan upon returning and other council members followed his stance, leading to abandonment of publication efforts
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Paris
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Lloyd-George
Wilson
Raynham Hopes 10 Repair Plane and Conquer Atlantic
British aviator Hawker is presumed lost at sea after a flight from Newfoundland toward the Azores. The Admiralty denies responsibility for Atlantic patrols, urging private initiative. Repairs are planned if the Martinsyde can be rebuilt. observers note worsening storms and ongoing search efforts.
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Atlaint
St. Joens
Ra M.ierlek
Raynoam
Aviae J
Harry A Harker
Wren
Marthley-Page
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Azores
Atlantic
State Boxing Bill Vetoed by Governor
Hartford May 20 Governor Holcomb vetoed the boxing bill saying sports and boxing are safeguarded by existing laws and that the measure would sanction prizefighting in the state He indicated it might die by pocket veto without formal approval or disapproval
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Hartford
Holcomb
Signauves
Bilayaa
Peasants Rise Against Bolshevism Reported in Russia
News item reports upheaval as peasants rise against Bolshevik rule across territories. Cited is a declaration attributed to a Bolshevik minister, with unspecified details and dates. The fragmentary text references Leon Crotaky and a Bolshevik official statement.
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Leon Crotaky
Anti-Saloon League Protests War Prohibition Repeal
New York May 20 The Anti-Saloon League said it was not surprised by President Wilsons recommendation to Congress to repeal the wartime prohibition law The league plans June 8 church resolutions urging Congress to uphold enforcement of both wartime and permanent prohibitions and hold mass meetings of protest against repeal The league argues the Republic party was born from opposition to the evil and will resist changes unless moral sentiment guides policy
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New York
Anti-Saloon League
Wilson
Congress
William H. Anderson
New York State
Republian Party
League
Fight Shapes Up On Day Repeal Showdown
Republicans announce a broad legislative program returning public utilities to private ownership and pushing for an early adoption of a woman suffrage resolution. The President backs war time prohibition repeal and other reforms while both parties debate beer and wine repeal prospects.
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Senate
House
Senate heals GOP split in committee assignments
The Senate acted to heal a GOP split by adjusting committee memberships. Republicans McNary of Oregon and Gretna of North Dakota were placed on the party committee on committees, with concessions to Democrats in the Appropriations panel. No changes were made to foreign relations, interstate commerce, or finance committees.
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Oregon
Gretna
North Dakota
Borah
Idang
Johnson
California
Kenyon
Town
Jones
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Progressives Decline Places On Committee
Washington May 20 The Progressive wing of the Senate may boycott the selection of Republican committee chairs as Kenton of Iowa and Jones of Washington decline Lodge leadership roles while Borah and Johnson accept seats yet refuse them. The dispute centers on pre election maneuvers by Clement and contention over chairmanships of key standing committees as Penrose and Warren loom in Pennsylvania and Wyoming respectively.
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Washington
Senate Republicans
Cummins
Kenton
Iowa
Jones
Borah
Idavgo
Johnson
California
Lodge
Kenyon
Early Hemera
Pro
Clement
Penreas
Pennsylvania
Warren
Wyoming
Predict. Congress Refuses Repeal of War Time Dry Law
Washington May 20 President Wilson urged Congress to permit private railroad operation by year end and to allow beer and wine use until prohibition end. Republican leaders doubted full repeal this session, while prohibition advocates split. The war time dry act enforcement and a permanent prohibition deadline sparked debate on legislative success.
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Congress
Washington
Wilson
NC-4 Seaplane Prepares for Lisbon Leg of Atlantic Flight
At Ponta Delgada Azores Lieutenant Commander Albert Read aims to start the NC-4 for Lisbon at dawn, if weather holds. The aircraft, after repairs and fuel, may continue toward Plymouth if conditions permit, while NC-1, NC-3, and NC-4 status vary with damage and currents.
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Associated Press
Ponta
Deugada
Washington
Ponta Delgada
Azores
Lisbon
Portugal
Horta
Newoundland
Albert Read
Pontapotgede
Jackson
Sea rescue tale of NC 3A flight and survival at sea
Commander Towers recounts the NC 3A crew of four and himself surviving 68 hours at sea after a forced landing near Punta Del Garda Azores. NC 4 returned damaged while NC 1 sank. NC 4 refueled for Lisbon leg as weather delays loom.
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Azores
Towers
NC-3
Melville
NC-4
Horta
Tasbon
Island of Rice
New York
Punta del Garda Harbor
Germans to declare peace terms before Thursday
The German plenipotentiaries at Versailles must reveal in full which treaty points they accept or object to before Thursday. Despite German opposition, Paris expectations favor a final reply after allied review, with signatures likely by March in response to the German note on responsibility and reparations.
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Paris
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