Runaway Airship on Way Home
The giant dirigible R-33 broke from Pulham moorings in a morning gale and drifted off the Dutch coast. As searchers report, the airship is about 130 miles from home, with hopes to reach her shed by evening. crew of 41 under Lt. F. W. Booth battled fading fuel and strong winds as the craft rode gusts toward the North Sea.
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London
Putham
Holland
Pulham
Cudettla
Aarship Yard
Smuiden
North Holland
Ymuiden
Norfolk
Wheeler bill sponsors react to Senate defeat
Reporters note limited comments from Chief Justice George W. Wheeler State's Attorney Hugh Mehalaryn and Arthur Rei as they discuss the Senate loss of the Wheeler measure. They caution the outcome may not reflect statewide sentiment and hint at possible reconsideration by the General Assembly.
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Senate
George W. Wheeler
Supreme Court of Errors
Hugh Mehalrman
Jey, Jr
Fairfield
C General Assembly
Arthur M. Rei
New London County
Bei
Cihik
Inter
Campaign of Hate Is Launched on Caillaux
Paris April 6 The French Senate opens a new phase in the Caillaux dispute as Raymond Poincare crafts a campaign to drive Caillaux from politics. He seeks to delay financial measures to force a debate on war responsibilities and leverage a majority to topple Caillaux before he can implement tax reforms. Public opinion backs Caillaux as the only man who might save the treasury, with critics warning enemies to beware.
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Paris
Joseph Caillaux
Raymond Poincare
Caillaux
Paul Painleve
France
Poincare
Senate
Cajilaux
Journal
Calilleux
Eugene Merle
Paris Soir
Calllaux
Painiere
Mamers
Painleve Names French Cabinet
Paris April 16 The new cabinet as officially announced is as follows Premier and Minister of War Paul Painleve Foreign Affairs Aristide Briand Finance Joseph Calllaux Justice and Vice President of the Cabinet Jules Streege Public Instruction Anatole DeMonize Interior Senator A Schra neglect Commerce Charles Chau mera Marine Emilie Borel Colonies Andre Hesse Agriculture Dunand Public Works Dierre Laval Devastated Regions Flerie Deyris Pensions Lows Anterous
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Paris
Associated Press
Paul Painleve
Aristide Briand
Joseph Calllaux
Jules Streege
Anatole DeMonize
A. Schrameck
Charles Chaumera
Emilie Borel
Andre Hesse
Dunand
Dierre Laval
Devastatet Regions—Flerie Deyris Pensions
Lows Anterous
Painleve Forms Cabinet After Briand Failed
Paris April 16 After arduous negotiations Paul Painleve formed his cabinet at midnight and notified President Doumergue of success Briand failed to form a ministry in the last hours. Palne was named minister of war and president of the council Briand took foreign affairs Caillaux will control finances De Monale remains as minister of public instruction Herriot era ends in part with De Monale’s return to finance leadership continues.
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Paris
Associated Press
Paul Painters
Doumergue
Briang
M. Palnere
White M. Briand
Joseph Caillaux
Fulding
France
Seaside Park Site Formally Granted for Exhibit Tent
The Board of Park Commissioners granted use of Baseball Diamond No 1 at Seaside Park for the Progress Week Exposition tent from May to June. The Chamber of Commerce and civic bodies must repair any damage, and Diamond No 1 overlooks the Sound, offering high and dry ground. The Chamber plans to showcase Bridgeport products and invite visitors to see the famed seashore park.
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Board of Park Commissioners
Seaside Park
Chamber of Commerce
Rn Board
Tiamond No. 1
Bridgeport
Bingham Pleads for Commercial Aviation
Senator Hiram Bingham urged Congress to enact a commercial aviation law in an address to the Southington Business Men's Association and Southington club. He pressed for a bureau for commercial aeronautics in Washington and followed Lieut Arnold’s talk on world air travel.
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Southington
Hiram Bingham
Washington
Congress
Southington Business Men’s Association
Southington Club
Lieut
Arnold
Police Board Takes Step To Motorize Department
The Police Board moves to motorize the department by adding garages and headquarters for expansion. It approves a public safety protection plan with a new Hal MNE system and consults Dr J S Topping for emergency patient support. Funds from the supernumerary force budget will buy four cars and four motorcycles for patrol and emergency work. two commissioners lead the procurement process.
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Police Board
Iasteys
Pallee
Osse
J S
Duns M Trevartin
Richard Oppel
William E. Hyan
Zo Fourth Precinct
Ryan
Garmewell Company
Gamewell Cormpsny
Ux Pesto
Babe Ruth to Undergo Operation for Abscesses
New York April 16 Babe Ruth an influenza patient at St Vincent s hospital will be operated on tomorrow for relief of abscesses that have developed from his weakened condition The Yankees said Ruth had a high temperature attributed to the abscesses The operation will be performed tomorrow morning at the hospital.
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New York
Babe Ruth
St. Vincent's Hospital
New York Yankees
Ruti Ieday
Hospital
Tomor
Kossuth Students Return To Kossuth High School
Superintendent Everett Cortright announced Kossuth High students will return there on Monday after a late start. Warren Harding High will not open as planned on April 20 due to delays. All pupils who attended classes in Kossuth will report to Kossuth on Monday. The Harding wing will open once safety and comfort for students are ensured.
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Everett Cortright
Kossuth High School
Kossuth High
Warren Harding High School
Aga
Sortright
Lone Wolf on Trial Ends in Life Imprisonment
James J. Walters of Richmond Virginia known as the Lone Wolf was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Bishop in Suffolk Superior Court. He was found guilty on six counts of breaking and entering and a charge of carrying dangerous weapons. Walters admitted the crimes and described how he entered apartments occupied by women, bound and robbed them. Alienists testified to psychopathic mentality, while defense said he was insane at the time. The trial lasted hours with Walters disputing witnesses and remarks to court.
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Boston
James J. Walters
Richmond
Back Bay
Bishop
Buffolk Superior Court
Walter
Thomas C. O'Brien
Walters
Chapman Hopeful Escape From Gallows June 25
Gerald Chapman, awaiting execution for the murder of Patrolman James Skelly, appeared at the state prison in Wethersfield with junior counsel Nathan O. Freedman. His appeal to the Connecticut Supreme Court was filed to delay the sentence until after the October term.
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Startfort
Gerald Chapman
Wethersfield
Ban- Alt
James Skelly
Supreme Art
Freedman
Frederick Ho Genehly
New York
Charles W. Murphy
Jinbury
Harold, Evans
Hartford
Chapaign
Newell Jennings
Chapuian
Supreme Court
Thay
Chapman
My Wreedman
Substitute Bill to Keep Features Blodgett Urged
Hartford April 4 State Tax Commissioner William H Blodgetts ripper tax bill faced an unfavorable report but a substitute measure embodying most features for Bridgeport was planned The investigation noted Governor appointing the Board of Apportionment and Taxation with likely tax attorney and clerk The Bridgeport administration measure heard in the Cities and Boroughs committee was seen as doomed Kornblut and Kelly named as contenders for appointment as tax attorney and other posts
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Telegram
Hartford
William H. Blodgett
Blodgett
Bridgeport
Board of Apportiondment
Bridgeport Administration
J. Henry Rorasack
Senate Chamber
Harry Mackenzie
Roramick
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Kornblot
Kelly
Edward L. Kelly
Louis Kornblut
Louis Kornblut, the Latter Blodgett
Ayomilton
Praga
Taxauder
Kornblut
Trumbull
Noroton
Bingham
Senate
New Haven
Stratford Town
Statford
Rifgefeldbrary
Temblican Club
Tantington
Yasty Pudding’ Club
Harvard University
Danbury
Inshanda
Stratford RK. C. Hall
Milford
Stratford High School
Washington
Staniford
Westport
Trumbull Retains Noroton Report Of Special Probe
Hartfort April 16 The governor will receive a special commission report on the Noroton Soldiers home investigation. Executive Secretary Kelly said the probe revealed nothing unusual, noting sewer connections to private homes and awaiting Appropriations committee action. The commission was Harvey Blasell Ernest Tabet and Charles Host, and they have completed their duties.
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Telegram
Hartfort
Noroton
John H. Trumbull
Edward L. Kelly
Kelly
Templeton
The
Hone
Appropriations Committee
Harvey FP. Blasell
Ridgefield
Ernest TL. Tabet
New Haven
Charles ©. Host
Norwalk
Appropriations
Dry law proponents line up house for fight
Gunman Salvatore DeZenso fired four shots from a speeding car in Reilly Street injuring Tony Dezenso in the leg as bystanders viewed a chaotic scene with women and children nearby. Salvatore was captured by Sgt. Harry G. Green and jailed on assault with intent to kill bonds set at 2600 dollars.
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Tony
Reilly Street
Salvatore DeZenso
Harlem Avenue
Tony Dezenso
Conny
Suo
St. Vincent's Hospital
Harry G. Green
Headquarters
Sam DeZense
Salvatore
First Woman Argues before State Supreme Court Here
Mrs. Minerva Davis, wife and law partner of Leos Davis, became the first woman to plead before Connecticut's Supreme Court in Hartford County. She argued Sophia Cook’s appeal over a verdict in an injury case against Norwalk shoe merchant Abraham J. Miller, asserting the jury verdict should be set aside.
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Minerva Davis
Norwalk
Supreme Court
Connecticut
Supremes Court of Errors
Leos Davis
Newalk
Fairfield County
Sophia Cook
Wiliam M. Malbble
Abraham J. Miller
Cook
Miller
Answers
Davis
Erro
Joseph Gray
Atep
Gray
George W. Wheeler
Bridgeport News Highlights Show Violence and Policy Action
A Bridgeport report notes a gunman wounded a man with children fleeing, police capture the assailant, and a cousin was shot in a crowded street. The police board moves toward modernizing, purchasing cars and motorcycles for the department amid other city notices and judicial items.
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Bridgeport
Chage
Cousin
Supreme Court
Seaside
Park Commission
Peter Cox
Rapid Senate Defeat Triggers Fight Over Substitution
Hartford April 16 Proponents of the Wheeler amendment to the State Prohibition Enforcement act faced a sweeping Senate defeat with an unfavorable committee report. Some senators urge bolstering enforcement and a possible substitute bill before the House debate next week. The Judiciary committee reported unexpectedly with five senators voting nay and two absentees, as leaders warned future actions remain uncertain.
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Hartford
Judiciary Committee
House
Maauure
Yeas
G. E. Hall
New Haven
Fred A. Beckwith
Niantic
Clarence H. Child
Woodstock
E. Brigham
Gramby
Charles A. Pelton
Clinton
Daniel Cronin
New London
Wiles. H. Woodruff
Milford
Johas
Lemuel G Shaw
Redding
Judiciary Committees
Outrage in Sofia Leaves City in Mourning and Fear
At Sveti Krai church in Sofia crowds gathered for General Georghieff’s funeral when a bomb or bomba exploded in the moment killing and wounding many. Officials fear a communist provocation as martial law looms amid a rash of assassinations linked to the Macedonian revolutionary group.
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Bulgaria
Associated Press
Svet Krai
Georghieff
Bellief
Boris
Derghieff
Macedonian Revolutionary Organization
Nicola Mile
Ascaae
Milef
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