Four Powers to Present United Front at Genoa Conference
At Genoa on April 18 the Big Four leaders Barthou, Schanzer, Jasper, and George plan a united front to press Soviet counter proposals for restoring Russia. The move signals possible acceptance of the experts' report as a basis for handling the Russian question, with disarmament and reparations discussions not to be acted on specifically. The financial commission met with Stevenson Horne presiding, forming three subcommittees on currency credits and exchange.
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Genoa
Associated Press
Dlaya- George
Barthou
Schanser
Jaspar
Tron
Don
London
France
Lloyd George
Financial Commission
Sir Robert Stevenson Horne
Throat Poisoned M Cormack Fights for Life
World famous tenor John McCormack lies in Park Avenue home after a severe throat illness. Doctors report crisis paused but danger remains due to swelling and blood poisoning risk. voice may not recover for months and concerts and travel plans were cancelled.
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M’ Cormack
New York
John McCormack
Park Agenua
Harmon Smith
McCormack
Staith
Mra. McCormark
Chidren
Cyr
Kevin
Gwendolyn
Two gunmen shoot man after dance row in Schwaben Hall
Peter Wagner, 20, of AM Parallel Street, was shot twice in the stomach during a party dispute at Schwaben Hall 37 French Street. The assailants, Art Cummings and Joseph Porter of New York City, fled as witnesses said they demanded a girl for a dance and were refused. Wagner, on the operating table at St Vincent's Hospital, lingered between life and death as police hunted the attackers.
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St Vincent's Hospital
Peter Weaver
Wagner
Art Cummings
Joseph Porter
New York City
Schwaber Hall
French Street
Witneses
Cit
Pitts
Lara
Peter Wagner
Aiboint
Main
Araet
Hiousatonle Avenue
St. Vincent's Iroapital
Sefors
Esid
Firefight at Atlantic Cafeteria Hotel Ends in Rescue
A large blaze at the Atlantic Cafeteria Hotel on Water Street and Fairfield Avenue caused $30,000 in damage and trapped guests on the fifth floor. Firemen conducted a dramatic rescue from a fifth floor window as crowds gathered on a nearby railroad trestle, with one guest saved after a perilous descent through smoke and flames.
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Atlantic
Water Street
Fairfield
Beylboy
Bellooys
Aeveval
Lobh
Ian
No” Warner
Hi Ito
Wagner
Man Fights Officer On Fairfield Avenue
A man sneered at a police badge and punched Detective Bergeant Howrook on Fairfield Avenue near Broad Street, cutting the detective’s lips. Anthony White, 27 Fairfield Avenue, was charged with breach of the peace and assault and held on $100 bond. His brother Joseph White, 405 State Street, allegedly had a street dispute with his wife Marion. a spectator reported the incident after questioning by the sergeant.
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Bergeant
Frank Holbroorm
Anthony White
Fairzfield Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Broad Sect
Howrook
Onyx
White
Hobrook
Fastern Roads Seek Clerk Wage Decrease in Rail Plan
Chicago April 13. Eastern rail carriers asked the Railroad Labor Board for a seven cent per hour wage cut for clerical and station forces, while Western roads urged broader territorial reductions. Joan G Walker presented exhibits showing requests for a reduced average wage of about 4.40 per hour for all clerks and station staff. The carriers argued clerical pay has risen more than 106 percent in recent weeks, contrasting with current rates.
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Chicago
Eastern
Railroad Labor Board
Joan G.walker
Water
Gome
Radio plant plans amid city crash injuries flood
Richard Barry and several others were injured when a trailer collided with a street car on Park Avenue near Wood Avenue. Barry, hospitalized with skull fracture, may die. J H Walsh and others treated for injuries. The incident also involved a horse caravan rider and a child struck by a car wheel. The Columbus Graphophones firm plans to enter radio dynamo manufacturing as part of expansion at its plants, with General Works Manager F Crudgington steering bids, cost estimates, and factory reallocation.
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Richard Barry
Fatriicid Avenue
Ety Employe
St. Vintent's Hospital
Park Avenue
Wood Avenue
Wrood Avenue
Ron
Barry
J. HB. Walsh
St Vincent's Hospital
Norman Street
John Hendricks
Agh Street
Barnum & Bailey Eiveus
Hendricks
St. Vincent's Hospital
Columbus Graphophons Manufacturing Company
F. Crudgington
Tadio
Crudgington
Columbia Concern
Silea
Gosumdis
Vonaider
Geners
T Hus
Plania
Griatumeno
Hopar
WIL May & Special Drive
Grudgington
Grudringtes
Columbia Company
Yasithon
Hydn Wellson
Earthquake Felt Near Georgetown University Observatory
An earthquake of moderate intensity was recorded today by Georgetown University seismological observers. It began at 9:20 a.m. and continued for about 150 minutes. The center was estimated roughly 1,709 miles from Washington, likely to the south.
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Washington
Georgetown University Seismological Observators
Haginning
Allies May Seize Control of German Finances
Paris April 43 The Reparations Commission adopts a note to Germany stating decisions of March 21 on payments through May 34 remain and that penalties may be exacted on May 31 if Germany fails to reform finances. The note cites Chan cellor Wirth and seeks financial control without intruding on Germany’s internal administration. Brussels April 43 Belgian defense minister in Paris negotiates with Marshal Foch to secure occupation-army safety, pending General Dezoutte’s Rhine-area opinion.
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Paris
Associated Press
Reparations Commission
Germany
Wirth
Brussels
Marshal Foch
Dezoutte
Rhine
Factories and Banks Close for Good Friday Holiday
Many factories and banks will be closed today along with City Hall and schools starting a 10 day vacation. Governor Everett Takes proclaims Good Friday a holiday though observance may vary. Most offices in the area will close, post office and Chamber of Commerce hours unchanged.
U S to Press Claim Against Lincoln Motors
The government will press the War Department claim against Lincoln Motors of Detroit for about 9.118 million dollars in aviation gear contracts, as Attorney General Daugherty announced after meeting creditors, amid allegations of outside influence on cases withdrawn from U S attorneys.
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Washington
War Department
Lincoln Motors Company
Detroit
Daugherty
Wright-Martin Aircraft Corporation
United States
Department of Justice
H. L. Bealfe
Department
Atwater Fights for School Space Over Star Shirt Factory
Mayor Atwater blasted aldermen over a stalled 12 mill tax plan to fund the Star Shirt factory purchase for a school annex. He argued 700 new high school students need space, urging council action as the Board of Apportionment weighs a special tax only if no other option exists.
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Tha Board of Education
Atwater
Fopoy
Caribha
Gome
Pethool
Godgel
Chy
Bernard Keating
Edward
Sparro Favorel
Eorta Migslanery
Tas
Wiliam B. Burnham
Board of Apportionment
Die Board of Apporsonment
Actuas
Star Shit Factory
Bridgeport Boosters Claim Health Program Beats All Cities
Bridgeport public schools operate a health program serving about 25 000 students through four divisions. Physical Training, Medical Inspection with nurses, Dental Hygiene, and Classroom Teachers work together to build lifelong health habits and prevent disease in the schools.
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United States
Royal Couple of Spain Wash Feet of the Poor
In Madrid on April 13 the annual foot washing ceremony at Columnar Hall of the palace saw King Alfonso and Queen Victoria wash the feet of 17 poor men and women. Diplomats and a large public witnessed this act then provided clothing and baskets of food and wine for the recipients.
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Madrid
Alphonse
Victoria
Graphes
Contending Irish chiefs meet in Dublin no decision reached
In Dublin April 19 Michael Col ling and Arthur Grith met De Valera and Cathal Zrughsa under archbishop and lord mayor. The session, ended without agreement, discussed a registration proposal to appease De Valera. De Valera demanded a universal register for all men and women in Ireland. Griffith argued the registration would not change his sweeping majority. The conference yielded little. Irish Republican Army leaders oppose elections now as undermining the Republic. Belfast report notes a Dublin raid raid claim for 1080.f
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Danis O'Connell
Dublin
Michael Colling
Arthur Grith
de Valera
Cathal Zrughsa
Tewan
DeValera
Avis Instrumentel
Griffith A
Dobtalera
Do Valera
Ireland
Awppert
Frusha
Gig
DeValare
Brughe
Desperate Irish Gun Battle Plagues Central Park West
In New York on a April evening seven Irishmen opened fire in Central Park West. The shootout endangered children as a streetcar was used by gunmen fleeing. Connors, a former Irish volunteer, was wounded and likely to die. Police pursued suspects, and retaliation for Irish grievances was alleged.
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Imen
Toniehs
Central Park West
Atreetcar
Barenstwoors
Henry Arsed
Podantriang
Connors|eal
Opnera
Connors
Fred Connard
Sean
Voden Rinns
Orish Volunteer Army
Bev
Polu
Patrick
Massive Berkley Fire Destroys 100 Homes Drives 500 Families Homeless
A large blaze in Berkley Virginia swept through about one mile of neighborhood, destroying over 100 houses and leaving an estimated 500 families homeless. The flames began at Tra le lumber mills on the southern bank of the Elizabeth River and spread rapidly, aided by wooden Negro homes and gusty winds. Firefighting units from civilian and naval towns battled nine fires at once, but portions of Liberty Street and a neighboring Baptist church were consumed.
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Norpoula
Berkley
Norfolk
Trale
Elisabeth River
Libertytreet
Massachusetts Supreme Court Allows Women in All Offices
The April 74 Boston report states the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that women are eligible for any elective or appointive office and are not barred from positions they were excluded from before the adoption of the amendment. The decision reversed a prior stance by the Romney administration and Attorney General Weston.
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Boston
Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
State Senate
Spreme Court
Sy Romney
Weston Ilen
Weatherman Predicts Fair Easter Day Weather
Weather observer Leonard Tarr says no storm risk for Master Sunday. The forecast notes warm days and cool nights with a possibility of light rainfall today, amid regards to Easter finery and celebrations in Bridgeport and surrounding areas.
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Milady
Prishowers
Leonard Mr. Tarr
Wewhaven
Sald
West
Bridgeport
Soldier Bonus Bill Delayed By Senate Finance Committee
The Soldier's Bonus bill approval was deferred by the Senate Finance Committee until next Monday. Reportedly the panel will reconvene at its offices to review the measure, with officials of the American Legion likely to appear.
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Washington
Senat Finance Committee
Cision World
American Legion
Youth Held on Charge of Forging Names for Mail Orders
A 21 year old Boston youth known as John Smith was arrested in town for forging the names of prominent residents to obtain goods via mail order. He used fake letters to order items charged on credit, storing them at a boarding house. A post office inspector may press mail fraud charges. local authorities hold him on $1,000 bonds for obtaining goods by false pretenses. The suspect wore a Chaplin like mustache during arrest and pawned a $125 cornet bought for a local dentist for $30.
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West Avenue
John Smith
Boston
Teick
Smith
Charlie Chaplay
Sts Mn
Smiths
Sity
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