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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
13
Closing arguments were presented in the court martial of Private Paul L. Nace of Camp Devens. Nace faces desertion charges claiming he was kidnapped and kept aboard a German submarine due to knowledge of aircraft improvements. Defense contends no evidence refutes his story. Prosecutor Lt Zeigler outlines the case as cross examination continues.
A contested account alleges Nace either contacted German agents and secretly boarded a German submarine to surrender plans, or the entire story is a fabrication and the person deserted knowingly.
Chicago May 28 Ruth Law aviatrix said she will attempt a trans Atlantic flight within six weeks. She will use a Curtiss land biplane with two 400 horsepower Curtiss Kirkham motors, accompanied by mechanic James Juamont. The aircraft is being built for her by the Curtiss Company.
The Paris based National Labor Federation passes resolutions denouncing secrecy surrounding the peace treaty documents. It protests against conditions imposed by incomplete knowledge and opposes denial of self determination. The group calls out annexation fears and repudiation of league of nations commitments.
Judges selected Edward Leon Harald Moss Anita Greenbaum Morris Epstein and Edward Lewis to compete in the Barnum prizes during the commencement exercises in the school auditorium on Wednesday night June 25. Each student chose a theme from 14 options and will deliver their oration after which judges name first and second prize winners. The group includes debate team members and the sole girl winner Anita Greenbaum. Leon, Moss and Lewis have notable debating and performance records.
Immense quantities of German products are stored in Chiasso warehouses near the Italian Swiss frontier. Ulysses Bywater of the U S Chamber of Commerce says Germany plans to renew relations with Italy and flooding the market with bicycles, chemicals, and dyestuffs offered to Italian merchants at very low prices. Also notes Red Cross Line to resume passenger service New York to Newfoundland, and Missouri to prohibit intoxicating liquor gifts after July.
Coblenz and Treves troops ordered to tear down political posters and ban meetings after British reports of Cologne demonstrations opposing Rhineland separation. A mass protest note claimed by German extremists circulated, while Third Army HQ denied such meetings. Authorities pursue alleged German intrigue connected to the upheaval.
Boston May 33 George A Saxton Jr recently appointed to West Point by Congressman Gallivan Twelfth District will report at West Point on June 13 as the perfect man He has been passed 16 per cent perfect mentally and physically by the Army Examining board Saxton is the son of Mr and Mrs George A Saxton 6 Sargent street Dorchester a freshman at Harvard University 18 years old stands 5 feet 11 2 inches and weighs 1211 2 pounds A young Saxton has won scholastic honors at every institution of learning he has attended
Senator Robinson of Arkansas opens the Administration defense on the League of Nations in the Senate charging partisan opposition. He likens antiLeague forces to cave men and says Foreign Relations Committee members will push for the League, even if minority reports are issued.
New York May 8 Audrey Milligan the artist's model questioned by District Attorney Weeks in the Dr Walter Keene Wilkins case has refused to appear as a witness for the state. Miss Milligan now in Toronto Canada tells reporters she believes in his innocence despite the inquiry into his private life and alleged connections.
Paris May 28. The Austrian peace treaty, as reported, will include league of nations clauses similar to those in the German peace terms. The Austrian treaty will be presented Friday, with prospects of near completion.
Paris May 28 Polish premier Ignace Jan Paderewski warned that Germany was preparing war and could strike Poland in several places. He arrived from Warsaw last night and denied reports of pogroms as German propaganda.
Chicago May 28 President Wilson's bid for a third term hinges on the fate of the league of nations, says Homer Cummings Democratic National Committee chairman. He notes that defeat of the league would intensify pressure for a run, while league success would lessen it.
Washington May 28 The House Rules Committee delayed action on granting privileged status to the daylight saving repeal. Tomorrow the committee will hear New York’s attorney general on whether the repeal would affect legal contracts in that state.
San Francisco May 238 The Ohio electorate can block national prohibition at the November election delaying the federal amendment until after the Maine vote in September 1920. Theodore A Ball California Grape Protective association says ten states have started referendums. Forty five states ratified by legislature and three declined, leaving thirty six needed for operation.
May 28. The allied council of food supply reports eight ships laden with work products and flour at Helsingsfars, Hango, Danzig and other Maltie ports. Deliveries to Petrograd within seven days depend on joint orders from allied powers, not yet forthcoming.
New York May 28 A federal bureau has opened to urge discharged soldiers to work on farms this summer and autumn. The statement notes city unemployment is high while farmers in several states face worker shortages and low wages.
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