Seven Killed As Perth Amboy Fire Truck Hits Train
Perth Amboy June 15 seven men died and ten injured when a volunteer fire truck from Eagle Hose and Chemical Company crashed into the Barnegat Express at Market Street crossing of the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Gates were down, officials said, as the train traveling over forty miles per hour struck the vehicle. The crew, responding to a warehouse fire, were thrown and some were crushed. victims named include Hans Holt John Deonegen John Forgeson Peter Larson Joseph Kutcher James Andersen and George Larson.
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Perth Amsoy
Freman
Barnegat
Market Street
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Eagle Hose and Chemical Company
Jersey City
Perth “Amboy
Hans Holt
John Deonegen
John Forgeson
Peter Larson
Joseph Kutcher
Janes Andersen
Perth Amboy
George Larson
Peter
City
Tatel
Chicken thief shoots officer Tierney in street clash
A suspected chicken thief shot Policeman Thomas Tierney of the Third precinct twice at 11:30 last night, striking his stomach and left forearm. Tierney, in very critical condition at St Vincent's Hospital, described the assailant and aided detectives who pursued a suspect later arrested on Middle Street.
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Officer Tierney
Thomas Tierney
Tierney
St Vincent's Hospital
State Street
Harry
B. J. Barnes
Thomas Malone
Great Feaith
Stillman’s Sister Mrs Rockefeller on Witness Stand
Poughkeepsie June 16 Five witnesses testified in a banker’s divorce suit from Fifi Potter supporting James A Stillman or Guy Stillman as the legitimate infant son. Rockefeller testified that the Stillmans did not live together in early 1918. servants corroborated the claim amid a tense examination.
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Poughkeepsie
S. x
James
Stillman
Guy Stilman
Fifi
Penuy A. Rorkefeller
Manrriage
New York
Jitney Hearings Set For Public Utilities Committee
Jitney men prepare for public hearings before the Public Utilities committee in the Aldermanic Chamber City Hall next Tuesday and Wednesday. Sessions start at 10 am with arguments on eighteen routes A A1 A2 B C D E F G H I J J1 K E 5-1 Z and 1-4. New Ash Creek to Greenfield Fir via Post Road Fairfield route depicted. Route 6 Stratfield to Seaview Avenue was discontinued last summer on CT company application.
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Jitney Met
Public Utilities Committee
Board of Aldermen
Ash Creek
Greenfield Fir
Post Road
Fairfield
Stratfield
Seaview Avenue
Connecticut Company
British warn Turks over Constantinople capture
The British warned Turkish nationalists that any attempt to seize Constantinople would provoke war with Great Britain. A British brigade from Malta was sent to relieve the Greeks at Ismid to thwart nationalist efforts to occupy the capital.
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Britain
Constantinople
Great Britain
Malta
Ismid
Bridgeport Men Denied Pardons in Wood Alcohol Case
Three men sentenced for manslaughter in the wood alcohol deaths were denied clemency by the board at Wethersfield. Saul Joseph, Frank Rose, and Nathan Salzberg faced hearings as Bridgeport residents sought release. judge and state officials criticized the case as a poisonous beverage scheme. Other Bridgeport applicants, including Levis Benson and Fred Carlson, had their commutation requests rejected. Morano and Tassett also remained in prison.
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Fairfield County
Wethersfield
Mionday
Howard J. Curtig
Stratford
Saul Goseph
Frank ‘Rose
Nathan Salzberg
Torneve
Yudee Newell Jennings
Seid Alezberg
New York
Joseph
Rose
New Haven
Jude Jennings
Bridgeport
Levis Benson
Danny” Walker
Bonson
Galen A. Carter
Fred Carlson
Joseph Morano
Vincent L. Keating
Morano
Ana Kied
South Main Street
Frank Tassett
Waterbury Grandstand Burned In Major Blaze
Fire destroyed the grandstand at the Waterbury American Brass athletic field after wind-driven flames swept through. Estimated loss $35,000. three smaller fires earlier in the day were contained. Players’ gear was ruined, Thursday game with Hartford postponed, and a new fireproof stand planned at about $50,000.
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Waterbury
Albany-Waterbury
American Brass Pars
James
Smalies
Homie Plate
Fie Department
Hartford
Springfield
Cosgrove
New York
Rose
Cwnera
New Haven Baseball Park
Clarkin
Clu
Brussoos
Cangrove
Tuli
Lee
Priday
Mystery Tariff Creates Discord In The Making
A June 15 Washington dispatch notes the tariff debate’s ambiguity. Democrats taunt Republicans for unclear goals while Republicans blame Democrats. The Ways and Means committee is split 15 Republicans to 10 Democrats, with few veterans shaping rates while leaks hint at a higher overall tariff than ever before.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Republicana
Longworth
Ghio
TarAney
Michloo
Taye
Othr
Ways and Means
Alleged Portland Bank Burglar Brought to Connecticut
Middletown Conn June 15 John J Green believed to be one of five men who robbed the First National Bank of Portland of 12700 last August. He was brought from New York tonight by State Policeman Finnell. Green will be arraigned before a justice of the peace in Portland tomorrow. Two men have been sent to prison in connection with the bank robbery. William Tresfry and Joseph Green, arrested in New York, are believed by police to be other gang members.
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Middletown
Conn
John 3. Green
First National Bank of
Portland
New York
Btats
Finnell
Greer
William ‘Tresfry
Joseph Green
Werest
Hughes in Direct Negotiation on Japanese Issues
Direct negotiations begin between the United States and Japan to resolve outstanding questions including Yap island immigration alien land rights and the return of Shantungs to China. Baron Shidehara and Secretary Hughes lead talks aiming to settle the Yap question and curb coolie influx while protecting Japanese property rights.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Island of
Yap
China
Baron Shidehara
Hughes
Milford Votes for Sunday Moving Pictures by Large Majority
Milford voters authorize Sunday night moving pictures from 7 to 10 30 pm by a 532 to 283 vote after a heated meeting. Total ballots 818 with three rejected. Delegations from beaches attend as town debates raged over method and church opposition. Local officials and residents, including Arthur L. Click and Rev Whitfield Simonson, spoke for and against the measure.
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Milford
Yeanna Wat
UU Ay Mercury
Omar W. Platt
W. A. Rose
First Selectman
Arthur L. Click
Whitfield Simonson
Werbert Veterson
Devon
Stephen A. Liey
Ternest lWwropier
Conrad Aoerb
Myrtle Roach
John J Doherty
Walnut Beach
Tedward Toocker
W. Vore
Jersey Officers Seize 800 Modern Machine Guns on East Side
New York June 15 Associated Press More than 800 modern machine guns with spare parts, believed destined for Ireland, were seized today by U S customs officials aboard the steamship East Side. Hoboken police, acting on a seizure warrant by Frank Williams, escorted the arms to Hoboken police headquarters for custody pending a hearing. Investigations by customs, justice, and the shipping board are under way to determine how the arms were placed aboard and the intended recipients. The East Side was bound for Ireland with cargo of arms. details remain under nondisclosure by authorities.
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New York
Associated Press
Ireland
United States Customs
East Side
Hoboken
Frank Williams
United States Shinning Board
Norgall
Hayes
Customs Service
Department, of Justice
United States Shipping Board
Beig
Williams
Boston Printers Vote to Return to Jobs
Boston printers vote to return to work after a walkout that began Monday evening. The strike ended with 214 to 46 percent in favor of resuming duties, signaling a resumption of duties across the print shop.
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Boston
Labor Seeks War Referendum Amendment Through AFL
June 11 Labor would demand that Congress lose war declaring power, shifted to the people by constitutional amendment if approved by the American Federation of Labor convention. The proposal requires a majority public vote and active prosecution by those who favor war. A Cleburne Texas union official, SH Gardner, leads the resolution arguing referendums protect public interests against corporate influence in foreign and financial policy. Two other resolutions urge government ownership and unified operation of railroads, with freight rates cited as a contention.
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SH. Gardner
Central Labor Union
Cleburne
Texas
Nationa
Federatiat World
Orwcinivaliona
Executive Council
Mba
America Sees World Peace Through Liberty and Truth
Secretary Hughes at Brown University defends U S entry to World War I amid calls for liberty and steady policy. He asserts no imperial designs, condemns tyranny, and says Americans will safeguard independence while pursuing equal economic opportunities and avoiding foreign entanglements.
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Provedengh
B. TL
America
Heshes
Ias
Brown University
United States
Hughes
Aldermen Scramble to Pay City Deficit Bills
Aldermen Baker Bryant and Cridwell reviewed more than 300 bills in two districts totaling about 204000 tied up by injunctions. With Governor Lake's unsigned bills delaying payment, checks were partially prepared and ready to be completed once injunctions dissolve.
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Laker
Winnpoe
Lhe Dorat
Abouk
Qyuick
Thomas MM. Cutman
Edward Mooney
Fire Ehief
David S. Day
L. Ashman
Puker
Bryant
Caldi
Mountain of
Alice
Walter Bl. Garrity
Finance Committee
Board of Aldermen
Weeks Fights Army Bill Deadlock in Senate and House
Washington report on June 15 details persistent deadlock over the army appropriation bill. Secretary Weeks urged quick reductions to a target of 159,000 by May, while House managers pressed for a October 2 reduction date and insisted on a total force of 220,000 in service in July. Conferees reportedly pressed for a faster, lower end and Weeks indicated he would not shoulder blame for outcomes affecting troops in the Philippines, Panama, and Hawaii.
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Washington
Weeks
Fela
Philippines
Panama
Hawaii
Weather Forecast For New England And Atlantic States
Weather forecast reports generally faint conditions in New England for Thursday and Friday with little temperature change. Showers occurred recently at scattered points in New England and the mid Atlantic. overall expect fair weather with light to moderate wind shifts from northwest to northeast along coastlines.
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New England
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