Britain Feels Pinch of Miners Strike in Cold Snap
London April 17 report says Britain endures tighter coal supply as wintry weather hits the UK. Miners leaders have left London, government wary of wage talks, rail and transport strikes collapse slows enlistment, and rationing may tighten as coal stocks dwindle and imports rise. A mass railway meeting in CarlisIe set Friday action.
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United Kingdom
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Admiralty
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Resolut Railway
Ontario May Put Stop to Liquor Sales on Border
Ontario voters decide if importation of liquor shall stop with polls opening. City results hint wet cities may end imports May 1 and see a reduced dry majority statewide.
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Ottawa
Ont
United States
British Columbia
Quebec
Hold Up Men Loot Local Lunch Room
Three unidentified youths robbed the Olympia lunch room at 1:50 am, taking about 30 to 40 dollars from the cash register as patrons were warned to raise their hands. The robbers fled through an alley toward Courtland Street. police searched the city but found no trace. The proprietor reported the trio had planned a return after an initial visit earlier in the evening.
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Jobs Street
Courtland Street
George Juana
Tech Room
Guards at Bigelow Hartford Carpet Mill Reopening
A large force of deputies and Hartford county police arrived in Thompsonville to guard the Bigelow Hartford Carpet mill reopening after a six week strike. Dyehouse workers abstained in solidarity with the tapestry department over wage cuts reported at 20 percent or more. Company expects 1,396 unorganized workers to return, with 1,009 in the three organized departments. Sheriff Gabbh estimated over 100 armed men would provide protection. A town court in Litchfield will hear eviction cases against four strikers from company housing.
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Thompsonville
Conn
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George H. Gabbh
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Numoer
Lintov Town Court
German Plan on Reparations Reaches Vatican Channels
Berlin reports Germany’s new reparations proposals to rebuild war damaged areas in France with German labor, extend compensation to individuals, take over Allied debts, and seek a large international loan. Vatican channels are said to deliver the plan to Secretary Hughes for President Harding, aiming to show Germany’s willingness to meet obligations.
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Berlin
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Switzerland
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Auto Thieves Run Down One Policeman in Greenwich
Three teenage auto thieves assaulted Greenwich Captain James J. Nedley, who was attempting to arrest them after a theft in Springfield. Nedley was hospitalized with multiple injuries. The trio, later identified as Franklin Lendsley Chester Baker and Benjamin Gibbs of Springfield, fled with the stolen car, were pursued through Stamford, and were recaptured near the Converge estate after the vehicle was abandoned at Round Hill.
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James J. Nedley
Greenwich
Greenwich Hospital
Stamford
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Oii
Round Hil
Franklin Lendsley
Chester Baker
Benjamin Gibbs
Springfeld
Vast Ultra-Luxury Airliner Aims To Link New York Paris
Italian engineer Vaugean outlines plans for a colossal air liner built at Posillipo with 91 yard length 44 000 cubic yards of non inflammable gas and 750 horsepower propulsion. It would carry 1000 passengers in first and second class with amenities like baths ballroom restaurants and promenade deck. The Micvi Brothers pledge 4 million lire for the first vessel and aim to operate New York Paris and other European routes within months.
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Paris
Rome
London
Berlin
Rieris
Prin
Police Called to Church Controversy in New London
Police were summoned to the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in New London when a disturbance disrupted services. Bishop Nilan urged the protesting congregants to leave, while the pastor Rev Wather Czarewski faced abusive language and an umbrella strike. police kept order as no arrests were reported.
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Goan
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Seorr
Wather
Ay Czarewski
Buren
Johns
Hartford
Ehu
Biahon Nilan
Tom New
Ether sales legality debated in New York figures
In New York reports show illicit ether products seized from a central betting laboratory lab overwork reveals large quantities of pharmaceutical preparations. Authorities note strong evidence of illegal sales, though some aisles suggest distribution through drug stores.
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New York
Heariays
Suthness
Elfy
Clothing Theft Reported At Local Store
Police report a burglary at 58 Golden Hill Street. Thieves gained entry through a rear window and stole twelve stairways of men s shirts and four salt gates along with new and second hand clothing valued at about 109 dollars. The incident occurred at Samuel Postal s store on 24 Stalonacine Lime during UT dey.
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Golden Hill Street
Postesata
Soviet Trade Pact Slated as U S Relations Remain Frozen
Secretary Hughes replies to labor leader requests, denying any resumption of relations with Soviet Russia while its political and economic system endures. He states scarce goods, high Soviet demand, and limited purchasing power prevent imports, noting halted direct trade and minimal gold shipments cited as propaganda.
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American Toleration of Labor
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Rusia
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Batjy Vary
Rossy
Goode
Asia
Pete Willian
Edison and Other Experts Sought Means to Combat U-Boats
A 1915 plan noted by former Secretary of the Navy and American experts outlines submarine warfare challenges. The article recalls mobilization steps in 1916, the Sussex note pressure on Germany, and the looming crisis as U.S. officials pressed for restraint while preparing fleet actions. It cites naval readiness, destroyer availability, and the demand for universal rules of lawful warfare.
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Renate
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Three Die and Three Hurt in Weekend Auto Crashes
A weekend of fatal and serious injuries left three people dead and three injured in multiple accidents. Victims include Charles Codelpin, Rosaline Miller, and Abraham Adams, all from Bridgeport area, with infants and adults among the injured. A five ton truck crushed a young man at East Main and Howe, another child died en route to hospital, and James L. Shay faced charges after a fatal collision. Continued on Page Two.
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Stratford
Rosaline Miller
East Main Street
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Center Street
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North Avenue
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Miller
Bridgeport Hospital
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Benham
St. Vincents Hospital
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Shey
Admiam L. Adams
Centar
Madison Avenue
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Capitol Avenue
J. F. Walsh
George Zaion
Woman Admits Slashing Sachs in Park Attack
Bessie Sinback 25 a housekeeper admits police she slashed Paul Sachs near Beardsley park after being forced into a car ride by three men. Sachs received 27 stitches and is in weak condition. Sinback faces technical breach of the peace charge as trial opens today.
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Main Street
Paul Sadis
Pembroke Street
Beardsley Park
Sachs
Mike
West Find
Jitney Driver Robbed by Armed Holdup Trio
A jitney driver on Howard Avenue was robbed by three armed men after being ordered to drive to a corner. The driver, Ereny, handed over money as the trio fled. Police investigate if the same trio also robbed the Olympian restaurant earlier that morning.
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Howard Avenue
Paolo
Ereny
Conneticut Avenue
Bslapareet
Petit of
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Wea Jovkom
Banadies
Anita
Poller
Waylaid and Beaten, Two Men Tell Police
Vrayk Suveds, of Park Terrace, found in streets near Park Avenue and admitted to Vincent’s hospital in a semi comatose condition. Martin Clem, same address, says both he and Sureda were attacked by several men but not robbed, naming an undetermined count of assailants. Sureda remains at hospital under observation.
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M Ud Park
Ivtys
Rai Yanavert
Park Avenue
Vincent's Hospital
Martin Clem
Sureda
Robte
Accroudi
Garage and Machines Destroyed in Major Fire at Darson
Fire in Darson Connecticut destroyed a garage owned by Lamar Butler and 13 machines, with losses estimated around $58,000. The blaze started in a shed behind the garage and is believed incendiary in origin. Police suspect arson in two recent fires nearby.
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Conn
Lamar Butler
Autoist Killed When Machine Strikes Tree Near Thompsonville
Thompsonville reported an early April 17 accident three miles south of town where Charles R. Berryman of Springfield Mass., 30, died after his automobile skidded and overturned into a tree. Passenger Finler J. Knapp and another occupant were thrown free and injured. car owned by Knapp.
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Charles R. Berryman
Springfield
Mass
Berryman
Mr=_ Berriman
Finler J- Knapp
Springveld
Knapp
Bloomin' King Dream and Weather Advisory Note
Fragmented verse laments idle pay and war chores amid a rough draft of future plans. A weather outlook predicts generally fair conditions east of the Mississippi for Monday and Tuesday with rain or snow along the New England coast, colder middle Atlantic, and a developing storm centered along the middle Atlantic coast with strong northerly winds.
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Bridgeport
Conn
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