Ireland Hunger Strike Spreads Indefinitely
In Dublin and across Ireland a general strike began as a one day protest by labor groups supporting political prisoners. Banks and stock exchanges closed. travelers faced disruptions at Punchestown crowds, with some hotels shut after picketing. Authorities vowed to resist freeing hunger strikers, as debates in Parliament highlighted detentions without charges.
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Ireland
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Alrett
Labor Party
Banka
Gtock Exchange
Herve
Impossivle
Punchestown
Dublin Sill
Mount Joy Prion
Dhe
Jfieh
Maymouth
House of Commone
T. P. Oconnor
John Clynes
Andrew Bonar la
Mount Joy
Bonar Law
Glynes
Donald Maclean
National Jutveral
O'Connor
Tate
Eight U.S. Sailors Die in Havana Harbor Explosion
Eight American sailors were killed when an explosion and ensuing fire aboard a launch in Havana Harbor sank the boat. The incident occurred today as the crew rode the craft, with Cuban authorities reporting limited details on the accident and the fate of the remaining crew.
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Ratana
Man yvanUlo
Fosillo
ManniUr
Legalizes 4 Percent Beer Provision Passage
In a legislative roll call Senate action approved an amendment to the United States law regarding beverages, aiming to define non intoxicating beer as containing four percent alcohol or less. The vote tally shows 21 in favor, 12 opposed, advancing the proposal toward final consideration.
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Providenge
R. J. Spril
Senate
Usland
Notice to readers about missed copies and circulation contacts
A brief reader notice directs those missing the Bridgeport Telegram Evening Post or Sunday Post to call Barnum 6100 in the Circulation Department of POST PUBLISHING CO for replacement copies and service inquiries. The item preserves the period newspaper tone and focuses on the circulation contact details.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Evening Post
Sunday Post
Stratford Police Probe Two Abduction Attempts Near Center
Stratford police investigate two daylight kidnapping attempts against a Stratford High School girl near the center of town. The victim, a daughter of Castalia Hull, fought free after a man grabbed her from behind on Broad Street near the Episcopal church, then escaped to her home. ASimilar assault occurred a week earlier on Broad Street between 7 and 2 in the afternoon, with an unidentified man in a car attempting to lure her away. Police seek clues leading to the suspects.
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Daugther
Castalia Aia Ianae
Mise Hull
Rients
Bridgeport
Biralhord
O'Elaak
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Aeaec
Broad Street
Stratford Center
Port Secretary of Gov't Claims Board Held for Fraud
Former Bridgeport District Ordnance Claims Board chief clerk Charles W. Graham was arraigned in New York City on charges of passing fraudulent treasury pay checks totaling about 700 dollars. He was held in $10,000 bond for a May 20 hearing. The arrest followed a government inquiry led by the Department of Justice in Washington and New Haven. Authorities stated the theft was personal and did not involve official government business.
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Charles W. Graham
District Ordnance Office
New York
Ordnance
Treasury
Bridgeport District Ordnance Claims Board
United States
Hitchcock
New York City
Cee Ca Ne
Woricsses LO
Graham
Ordnance Office
Kenny
Whites
Skinner
District Office
Ibn Bridgeport Disgiie
Whitney Auld
Comerpleve Eparthmental
Orethoda
New Haven Railroad Faces Daylight Saving Schedule
Hartford reimposes daylight saving rules and announces New Haven railroad schedules may shift to match the time change. The ordinance likely takes effect April 25, with nearby cities such as New Haven, New York, and Stamford expected to follow after January reports.
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NEW Haven Railroad
New Hale
Hatirord
Hartford
Newaven Road
Bertanpom
Tavwem
Uaeford
Hearse Rates Rise Matching Zone Fare In One Way Trips
Urban undertakers raise hearse charges in step with zone fare increases. The article notes prices climbing from 14 to about 50 cents per mile as firms defend higher rates by citing the traditional use of hearses for bearing the dead to final resting place and the waiting time during funerals.
Attempted Wreck of Milford Trolley Car
Police in Milford believe an attempt to wreck a trolley car occurred when a work crew encountered a heavy pole and a telegraph pole across the track near Rogers Avenue. The motorman saw the obstructions, activated brakes, and stopped the car before damage or injury could occur. workers swiftly removed the hazards and the trolley continued.
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Bridgeport
Rogers Avenue
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Midge
Reichswehr Kill 26 At Essen In Plunging War Span
An Associated Press report says 26 persons were shot dead and two wounded by Reichswehr fire during a riot that broke out Wednesday in the Ruhr area between Rotrop and Maulhein. The incident followed shooting by unidentified forces, with authorities stating the Reichswehr acted to quell the unrest.
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Rotrop
Seo
Maulhein
LaLa
Relehswehr
Fragmentary election note with local candidates
Fragmentary OCR shows New Britain Republican figure Aneit Po Or- Carais as mayoral candidate with a 2109 vote plurality over Joseph M. Joran. Independent Gard ney ram Chird appears as another listed candidate. text is garbled and incomplete, hindering full result clarity.
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Aneit Po Or- Carais
Teepublican
Palegical
Britain
Joseph M. Joran
Bervourat
Tenry
Bs. Gardney
Ram Chird
Charges Liquor Helped Oust Socialist Leaders
Albany reports accuse legislators of accepting liquor and influence payments to oust socialist members. Senator Thompson claims raids used liquor to sway votes during crucial sessions, while opposition seeks proof and names a legislative agent. The debate centers on alleged payoffs and coercive tactics tied to the chamber’s actions.
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Niagara
Senate
Albany
Xmot
George Go Tham Sagara
Mark Daly
Marchants
Lobeny Hare
Thomason
Unanimos
Jonder
Strikers Reject Peace and Push Policy Framing Today
Disjointed report describes labor strife and government action as advisors are summoned to shape policy. Mentions rail freight, meat perishables, refrigeration shortages, and price implications as the city and industry react to ongoing disruptions. Specific names and places are unclear due to garbled text.
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Wilson
Coal Prices Rise Amid Labor Strife and Costs
Unsettled labor conditions and higher costs prompt a one dollar rise to seven thousand four hundred per ton for ordinary grades of coal including ml giova and pod coal. Fourteen dollars per ton set for rest of year. Coal dealers foresee no summer reduction due to freight and railway disruptions.
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Ors
Senett
Tiwery
Cay
Renues
Pullaw
Wetmnan Oval
Stutz Chairman resigns over exchange row continues
April Allan A Ryan chairman of Stutz Motor Car Co resigns from the New York Stock Exchange accusing board members of shark trading in State stock. He claims the market was rigged as prices surged after suspensions and says threats were made to force him from the exchange. Continued to page En o.
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Allan A. Ryan
Stutz Motor Car Company
New York Stock Exchange
Thevexchayrge
Priew
Ryan
Break in Strike Ranks Predicted as More Trains Cancelled
New York April 18 The Jersey City meeting of Greater New York strikers unanimously rejected peace overtures. They demand higher wages and better conditions with no compromise. Railroad managers warned of a break in the mob movement as tensions rise. Milk trains move into New York while non perishable freight stalls. The next conference will address action and potential strike impact.
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New York
Greater
Jersey City
Org
Rother
Hoodia
New York City
Mivethy Shea
Brotherhood of Wwoomeuve Fremen
Otter Industria
Justice Agents Start Probe OFT in Strike
A tense national labor dispute prompted Justice Department agents to begin a probe into the strike involving W. W. Hand. President Wilson called cabinet meetings for the following morning to address the issue as government officials prepared to respond to pressure over the strike and related developments.
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Moevrow
Wilson
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