No Opposition Apparent at Gompers Convention
Denver June 12 The forty first annual convention of the A of T U opens tomorrow with over 500 delegates from the United States and Canada. President Samuel Gompers notes the gathering will address postwar issues affecting labor. Fraternal delegates from England attend, while no open move against Gompers is seen despite hints of anti Gompers support.
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Denver
A. of Tu
Samuel Bompers
Federation
United States
Canada
J. E. Thomas
Railway P Workers Union of
England
Workers of Great Britain
British Trade Union Congress
Gompers
John Lewis
United Mine Workers
Civic Fedecration
Deadlock Over Knox and Porter Resolution Delays Peace
Washington reports a House Senate stalemate over the Porter resolution ending wartime status with the Central Powers. Porter leads a tight vote forecast under a 208 to 105 agreement, while Knox action spurs Democratic opposition and signals a lengthy delay in Congressional action on peace measures.
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Senate
HOUSE
Knox
Porter
Ament Chaolmor Porter
Foreign Affairs Committee
Lts
Forter
Fairfield Youth Drowns During River Rescue Effort
John Parnoff, 21, son of Fairfield residents, drowned in Mill River at Plattsville while two Bridgeport women and medical staff tried to pull him to safety with a fishing pole. His body was recovered and taken to Louis E. Richards undertaking rooms. He left parents and five siblings, and had worked in Bridgeport factories.
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Farwell
Plattsville
John Parnoff
Bridgeport
Robert Parnoff
Tunxis Hill Road
Fairfield
Mill River
Fairfield Center
H. Elwood
Brancis J. Obrien
Medical Grammer W.ih
Donaldson
Louis EB. Richards
John
Robert
Minor Tattle
Admiral Sims Denies Garbled Speech Report
Rear Admiral Sims disputes press quotes from a London speech criticizing Sinn Fein. He says misreading and garbling altered meaning and that his statements matched prior public remarks. Denby has ordered him home and no further action will be taken until a personal interview.
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Washington
Iin
Fondon
Wiliam
Sims
Denby
Mente
America
Stillman Divorce Evidence Grows From Canada
James S. Buffman, former Watlona City Bank president, brings two new witnesses from Three Rivers Quebec to testify in the Stillman divorce case in Poughkeepsie. The hearings may implicate Mrs Stillman in an alleged love intrigue with Indian guide Dred Heaugais with connections to Grand Anse and Grand Tires. The witnesses, now in New York, plan further testimony as the case continues.
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NW Tork
James S. Buffman
Watlona City Bank
Canada
Gleason
Poughkeepsie
Three “Rivers
Quebec
Anf Potter Stillman
Dred Heaugais
New York
Illinois congressman taken critically ill at hotel
Washington June 12 E Mason Republican representative from Illinois and former senator is seriously ill of a heart affliction at his hotel. He has been confined to his room for nearly a week but his condition worsened recently. The House peace resolution discussion troubled the veteran legislator, who dictated a memorandum to be read before the vote tomorrow.
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Washington
E. Mason
Ilinois
Arly
Mason
Ellis Island Releases 550 Banned Immigrants
New York June 12 five hundred fifty immigrants, among nearly five thousand detained under a new immigration ruling, were refused today amid cheers from the crowd. Commissioner Wai said about two thousand may ultimately land. those detained were said to be "getting a little wild" as they waited.
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New York
Es Island
Wai
Greek King predicts victory as he sails for Asia Minor
King Constantine declares to Greeks before departing for Smyrna that the army will triumph against the Turkish nationalists. He states the mission will fulfill liberty equality and justice, invoking divine aid and historic fate guiding Greece toward its destiny with the nation’s sacrifices blessing the force.
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Athens
Associated Press
Constantine
Smyrna
Asia Minor
Week of Brutal Killings Stuns Belfast Ahead of Parliament Opening
Assorted savage shootings and a mass killing strike Belfast during curfew hours as authorities debate if violence will disrupt King George’s visit for Ulster Parliament opening. Victims include an aged clergyman named Very Rev James Finaly of Barbary, plus three men: Halfpenny the postman, a barber William Kerr, and a spoon-keeper Alexander McBride. Police believe reprisal motives underlie week of killings.
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Belfast
Jude
Associates Press
George
Glergyman
James Finaly
Bawrboy
County Cavan
Leighiln
Carfew
William Krr
Bmelachy Halfpenny
Alexander McBride
Marine workers again reject settlement terms
The six months' wage-reduction settlement proposed by the Shipping Board was rejected today by the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association. A telegram to William S. Brown urged resignation if he accepted the agreement. The main objection cited was the failure to restore engineers to their posts before the strike ended.
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Shipping Board
Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association
William S. Brown
Wasional Marine Engineers’ Association
Envoy Honors New Britain War Hero in Memorial Service
Memorial services were held for 1,525 American soldiers brought home on the transport Cambrai. Fr. Francis Dineen led prayers at Governor's Island as Brig. Gen. Bailey addressed the crowd. Armenian envoy Gabriel Noradounghian delivered a tribute to the fallen, including Pvt William Schreiser of New Ritzin, Iowa. Captain Edward Shannon reported 22,848 coffins already returned, with 26,000 more expected by January.
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William Schleiger
Hoboken
N. J
Hobogken
Cambrai
Governor's Island
Enor
Francis ‘Dineen
Chepwin
Mvate
William Schreiser
Newritzin
Coon
58Th Infantry
Gabriel Noradounghian
United States
GJ. Bailey
Second Corps
Edward &. Shannon
Stars and Stripes Only Flag in Irish Parade in York
The American Association for the Recognition of the Irish decides to use only the Stars and Stripes banner in the July parade in York. About fifty thousand marchers are expected with William Randolph Hearst invited to preside. Central Park events include Philip Francis reading the Declaration of Independence and Martin A. Glyn delivering a patriotic address. Colonel Louis D. Conley will be grand marshal as veterans and organizers plan the route from Washington Arch to Central Park. Major Michael A. Kelly leads the general committee coordinating the parade.
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York
United States
Car- Wellte Hall
Wiliam Randolph Hearst
Sheep Meadow
Central Park
Philip Francis
Martin A. Glyn
New York
Louis D. Conley
Sixty-ninth
Res
Washington Arch
Fifth Crenue
Sixty-Sixth Street
Michael A. Kelly
Ime
Senatorial Probe on Soldier Relief Forms Inquiry Panel
Final preparations for a senatorial investigation into the treatment of disabled soldiers and ex servicemen by government and private groups proceed with a preliminary meeting of a five senator commission. Members include Sutherland Calder Weller Pom erone Walsh. Sutherland to chair. Continued on page two.
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RED Cross
Senator Sutherland
Washington
Vicw
Coullage
Sutherland
West Virginia
Calder
New York
Weller
Maryland
Pomerone
Ohio
Walsh
Massachusetts
Congress
Wilson Plans To Keep Ideals Before Public
Former President Wilson met four Princeton undergraduates from the Woodrow Wilson Society and said he intends to keep his ideals actively before the public. He noted he is in touch with political developments but did not outline any plans to participate publicly. The delegation delivered a letter signed by eight hundred Princeton students lauding his leadership and urging continued influence for peace and world order.
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Washington
Wilson
Princeton University
Mir. Wilson
Princeton
Woodrow Wilson Society of
Ja C. Woeda Jr
Pennsylvania
Woodrow Wilson
Amerila
Kidnapped Boy’s Body Found After Water Stay
New York. A coroner’s autopsy on seven year old Giuseppe Varotti, kidnapped May 24, found no violent marks and suggested drowning by kidnappers. The body surfaced in the Hudson off Piermont after over a week in the water. Three acquaintances of the Varotti family and five men in prison on related kidnapping indictments were arrested, held on $6,000 bail for possessing revolvers. Police did not reveal details of the arrests. The Varotti family had previously offered $500 for the boy’s return.
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New York
Giuseppe Varotti
Hudson River
Piermont
Varolta
Japanese Mission in Russia Cut Off at Vladivostok
Dispatches from Vladivostok report Japanese military communications with Khabarovsk severed and fears grow for the mission’s safety. General Ungern-Sternberg’s force of about 12,990 soldiers, largely Buriats and Mongolians, advances toward Verkhne-Udinek, seizing towns along the way and using airplanes to drop incendiaries.
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Vladivostok
Associated Press
Khabarovsk
Ungern- Stermberg
Verkhne- Udinek
Two Deaths From Sunday Incidents Including Auto Crash
Reports from Milford and West Haven describe two Sunday deaths. Narrace Sante Growi, 25, of 93 Birmingham Street, died of hemorrhage at home. Thomas Chapman, 52, of 395 DeForest Avenue, died from heart disease while en route to Seaview Avenue dock after a rowboat incident. Both deaths ruled natural by Dr. Garlick. A Milford Preparatory School student fled after a fatal collision that injured Smothy Crowley on Putnam Avenue Highwood. Richard McBrito, Chicago, a Milford student, held on three charges. Police pursued late-night car lights to counter escape. The West River bridge scene involved Crowley driving a horse wagon with Victor Parker of New Haven.
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Relch
Thomas Chapman
DeVorest Avenue
Seaview Avenue
Mr. Chapman
Gufferer
Milford
Crowley
Putnam Avenue
Highwood
New Haven
Richard McBrito
el Chicago
West Haven
Ralph Werdley
Gyo
Gorgas
Robert T. Hibbard
Mitford
West River Bridge
Arlingtown
Victor Parker
Union Barbers Uphold Present Prices in Bridgeport
Bridgeport barber union members met at the Bridgeport Metal Trades Council to decide on pricing. They voted to keep shaving at 25 cents and haircuts at 50 cents, dismissing any reduction plan. Secretary Abriola confirmed the decision and that no immediate further meetings will be held.
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Bridgeport Baibars Union
Bridgeport Metal Trades Cottncil
Main Street
Fratts “i
Abriola
Motorcyclist Injured In Fairfield Crash
Continued on Pare Two. Lawrence Norell of Lenox Heights Fairfield was injured when his motorcycle collided with an automobile owned by Percy Barnum of Fairfield, driver for Hill Co. The bike was wrecked. Constable George W. Larson and Deputy Sheriff William S. Gould responded. Both drivers were summoned to Fairfield court on reckless driving charges. responsibility not determined.
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Lawrence Norell
Lenox Heights
Pairflews
Percy Barnum
Airfield
Hill Coa
George W. Larson
William SB. Gould
Fairfield Court
Bloody Fight at Shore Inn on Sea View Scene
Otto Lehmann's shore house at Seaview avenue hosted a violent clash last night with three negro waiters and two white men taking part. About fifteen window panes broken, two white patrons cut with cleavers. Five arrests made, under investigation. Those charged include John R. Jones and William Baptist among others. McCanno and Mason treated for head wounds and charged with breach of the peace and injury to property. Assault charges filed against the three waiters.
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Otto Lehmann
Shore House
Seaview Avenue
Auto Accident Kills Woman in Amsterdam Hospital
Margaret Baxter of 203 Iran istail avenue died at Amsterdam City Hospital from injuries after a Saturday afternoon auto crash in Swartshill near Schenectady. Husband Malcolm Baxter and two daughters were injured, four others suffered lacerations and shock but survived. The family, en route to Chicago, was in a collision with F C Crocker of Albion. both cars left the road into a ditch.
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Margaret Baxter
Iran
Istail Avenue
Malcom Baxeter
Crane Company
Board of the Commissioners
Amsterdam
City Hospital
Albion
Baxter
Crocker
Weather Forecast and Fragmented Verse Echoing 1921 Copy
A weather forecast for South New England predicts fair today with warmer conditions likely on Sunday across the region. The report notes a disturbance near the St Lawrence Valley moving toward Canadian provinces with thunderstorms overnight. It also mentions above normal temperatures extending into the Midwest and Atlantic states, and high and low water observations without precise figures.
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Lower
St Lawrence Valley
Canadian Maritime Province
Atlantic States
Mississippi River
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