Fist Fights at Stratford Caucus Spark Republican Split
A Stratford town caucus fueled by embryoist fights ends in near riot. Delegates named by two rival groups swap loyalties between King and Morehouse factions. Police used a policeman’s club to restore order as two new Republican town leaders and two delegate slates emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford Repubdlicane
Tow Hall
von ‘L. More
Bouse
Jaden
Charles H. Peck
Willam Nichols
Morshouse
Harold ©. Lovell
Billy
Stratford
Tiiot
Main Street
Republican Club
Otrairman
Harold €. Lovet
Crincs
Central Committee
Morehouse
John T. King
Lovell
Catons
Frederick Starr Beardstey
King
Beratfield
Beardaley
Lovint
Dudge Peck
Abram Wellinxton
Tinrett B. Griffin
Daware
Voliceman
Representa Uve
William PF. Appleyard
Soren
Dovell
Andor
Peck
Morehoute
Richard Stanton
Representative Morehouse
Lens Polley
Stratford Barkec
Junge
William Nichols
Record Flight Reveals High Altitude Wind Drift
Major Rudolph W. Schoeder, Dayton Army Air Field pilot, reports discovering 200 mph winds at 30,000 feet while setting an altitude record of 36,020 feet. He describes climbing 15 minutes with eastward wind, speeds of 120 mph against wind, and traveling backward 100 mph. He believes higher flights possible beyond 48,000 feet depending on fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rudolph W. Schoeder
Army Vest
Dayton
Ohio
Tadaye
SERVICE MEN TO GIVE PERSHING ROUSING WELCOME
General Pershing will visit Bridgeport on Tuesday with a public reception and banquet planned at the Stratfield hotel. Local veterans and the American Legion will coordinate with the Manufacturers’ Association to assist the welcome, while speakers James M. Beck and Congressman Schuyler Merritt are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War
University Club
Manufacturers’ Association
John J. Pershing
Philo C. Calhoun
William W. den
American Legion
Wih
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Justice Wheeler
Surties
George Wi. Wheatler
New York
Bridgeport
General Pershing
Strateld
James M. Beck
Schuyler Merritt
Pershing
Welcona
Irish Outbreaks Claim Police And Civilians Victims In Dublin
A night of violence across Ireland ends with police sergeant shot dead and constable wounded near Limerick, with Inspector McDonough wounded in Cork. Ambushes and castle raid at Durrow signal a tense outbreak as a civilian is badly wounded and guards confront armed crowds amid chaotic fighting. Census figures from Washington show population increases in several cities, including Louisville and Seade, amid the era’s demographic shifts.
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Dublin
Ireland
Nager
Doyle
AL Rathheale
Saith
Limrvick
Cork
Skithegwan
West Aleath
Durrow Castle
Tor Armas
Raldera
Passengers Trapped After Interurban Car Crash
Report from Kansas City area says a trolley crash left between 40 and 60 passengers pinned beneath the wrecked interurban car. The Kansas City Malley and Western line is involved, with emergency crews responding to Bonner Springs and nearby areas.
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Kansas
City
Kansas City
Malley and Western
Polish Victory Halts Bolshevik Plans
Reports from the war office say Polish forces halted Bolshevik plans with a front defense. Polish operations attacked strategic points and disrupted the Bolshevik lateral railway, preventing a full front attack and delaying their offensive. Street fighting and regional actions near Liaernnis are noted as part of broader hostilities.
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Hwonpor
Bolshawkks
War Office
Palea
Dactare
Balaleviki
Amles
Phair
Liaernnis
Curzon Blames U S For Dilatory Policy In Turkey
In a Lords session Earl Curzon faulted the United States for delays in solving the Turkish problem and the peace conference. Viscount Bryce said the Turks bore responsibility for European wars, while Curzon warned against harsh terms that could inflame unrest and hinder stabilizing new states.
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Curzon
U.S
Turkey
Pondon
United States
Earl Curzon
Eps Ai Mculty
America
Lord Curzon
Asia Minor
Armenia
Kaci Curron
Viscount Bryce
Ture
Eveh
Taura
Constantinople
Surprise Expressed at London Statement
Washington reports surprise at a London statement on the Turkish settlement and U S blame for delays. An official said the State Department had not seen the decision of the Supreme Council and its opinion was not sought. The Paris peace delegation was asked about the Turkish settlement but declined to discuss it. France sent a copy to Ambassador Herr-H Citizen Dusserand for presentation to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kupfer
Parke
Lafayette Street
Parks Feould
Parte
MacManus and Klein
Surran
Rarahack
Roraback
Sone
Washington
Wart Gurnon
United States
Wtite
Supreme Council
London
Peace de Eolation
Paris
Trance
Ambassador Dusserand
Amar- H Roald
Department
Enfranchise Women In Tennessee Legislature Session
Governor Roberts announced plans to call a special session of the Tennessee Legislature to extend the right to vote to women. He said the move would prevent new restrictions and ensure state registration laws are amended to allow broader suffrage, referencing parallels with West Virginia and other states.
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Wasitville
Enn
Vic
Roberts
Shell
Tennessee
Waren
Pravious
Cromvel
West Virginia
Woomer
Stolen Touring Car Highlights City Theft Wave
A touring car owned by Mise Lana Stevens at 317 Rentans venue was stolen last night while she was at Brooklawn wDanchir academy. Detectives report four other burglaries including Wiley ham Totishausers garage at 474 erdon street Castalia DAdt, Waherdashery at 98 Broad street, Norman Postal grocery at 2A20 Maier street, and Nine Hla Kane store on Gad Latayeie street. Several items were taken though some incidents lacked detailed losses.
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Mise
Lana Stevens
Rentans
Pietal
Brooklawn wDanchir Academy
Wileyham
Norman Postal
Maier Street
Bernstorff Credits Allies Over Wilson at Peace Conference
Berlin reports former German ambassador to the United States says Wilson was dominated by Allied leaders Lloyd George and Clemenceau in shaping the peace conference. He claims his efforts to keep war mediators out failed due to the military crowd and Wilson’s fourteenth points not being recognized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernstorff
Wilson
Berlin
Jaune von Arbatariy
Gero
Unlind Statler
ASA
Grunewald
Washington
Lloyd- George
Clemencrat
Stranded Vessel Passengers Safe. Relief Expected Soon
New York reports say 51 people aboard the steamer Wypengna stranded near Progresso Yucatan are safe with no imminent danger. Ward Line relays indicate rescue ships are en route, with tugs from Mandalascar Reef and Progresso assisting as the Esperanza carries passengers and a cargo of lead and hemp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ward Line Company
Curtis
Wypevanga
Progresso
Yucatan
Mandalascar Reef
Helesperanza
Amendment blocks home rule bill in Commons
London March 1 Herbert H. H. Asquith member for Paisley served notice of an amendment to the home rule bill. The House would not proceed with a measure acceptable to the Irish nation that creates two parliaments and two executives with coordinate powers and indefinitely delays a parliament for Ireland.
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London
Herbert FH
Asquith
Paisley
House of Com
Actik
Ireland
GOP C caucuses held across Fairfield County
Delegates gathered across Fairfield County casting a total of 605 votes citywide. Bridgeport reported state chosen results with no incidents as delegates remained unpledged.
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G.O.P
Fairfield County
Bridgeport
Indictment Charges Conspiracy In Coal Miners Case
Federal grand jury returns an indictment charging conspiracy under the Lever Fuel Control Act against 125 coal operators and miners. Names to be released upon arrest. arraignment set for May 4. Separate political caucuses report delegates unpledged to Governor Wilson amid Bridgeport contest.
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Indianapolis
Cspiracy
United States District
A. B. Andly
Risatu
United
Pennsylvinna
Delegates Elected At Primaries In Pateneld Town
Delegates chosen in yesterday’s small town primaries include Pateneld Town Clerk Jos. 1 vint. Representative Frank Morgan and Sheriff Simeon Pease. Other details continued on page two.
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Yeaterday
Tornado Claims Thirteen Lives Across Missouri Ozark Region
A devastating tornado swept through the Ozark region of Missouri on March 1 killing thirteen and injuring many. The storm centered near the Turkey Creek valley affecting Branson Hollister Melva Nevada and surrounding towns. Dozens of homes and businesses were destroyed or damaged as rescuers search for the missing amid widespread isolation. The tragedy struck families in Melva and nearby communities with multiple fatalities including children and residents at Branson area farms.
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Springerield
Ozark
Turkey Creek
Branson
Hollister
Melva
Nevada
Childéran
Ran
Willam Box
Brancon
Alva Howard
Willam Taaleson
Ming
Miles Snuthesil
Bronson
Slazer
Jackson
John Grots
Orsis
Alther
Wudgeway Manky
Rom H
Turkey
Eraa
Wilam
Klpbyyitle
Tunayville
Mildred
Sasa
Arsyth
Thonganes
Nacine
Ivey Pus
Urack Souk
Malva
Willan
Nevada Trust
Mil Plerson
Furry
Police Arrest 3 As Opium Users
Police arrested three opium users after officers raided a building at 271 Selick Street. Teon Sing was charged with the narcotics offense and James Milley and Angst Marino were detained. Suspects were taken to police headquarters for processing as evidence in City Court today.
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Jum
Opinan Dun
Police
Teon Sing
Inc
Dhe
Proneletar
James Milley
Angst Marino
Selick Street
Ophir Simelchins
de Nearing
Striking Teachers to Return to Work
Special from near archives reports teachers who left schools last week will return after a meeting of the school board. The board offered no concessions and affirmed they cannot hire more teachers than the budget allows. A plan for a wage increase of 200 was discussed but did not advance.
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Audrney Jacob B. Kiein
Ruth Baker Kupfer
Walker Kupfer
P. J. Gurren
Arthur
Kupfer
Mar
Achouls
Kor
Anunca
Wheelers Estate Left to Twin Brother in Will Itself
The will of William B Wheeler and the intertwined wishes of his twin brother outline joint disposal of their estates. Valuations place the net estate around 900000 dollars after taxes and debts, with potential state and federal tax obligations.
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William B. Wheeler
Tate Willans
Wheelet
Nathaniel
Chany Wheeler
Wwicer
Ardner Whesler
Fler Peubate
Atlerio
Enbirt Estetu Zs
Arcane
C. Wheeler
Cacaresia
Unes
Yaeir
Zamuel
Wehegler
United States
Connveriens
Mosquito Bite Suit Over Voyage At Sea
Hendrick De Rany, a sailor, sues Gulf Refining Company in Brooklyn Supreme Court for 5000 dollars claiming bites by mosquitoes aboard the Gulf Coast steamship caused damage. He alleges severe bites and improper treatment after voyage along the Atlantic coast. The company seeks bill of particulars and denies the ointment offered. The case centers on alleged negligence and assumed risk during the voyage.
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New York
Mar
Atlantic
Brooklyn Supreme Court
Hendrick de Rany
de Rany
Gulf Coast
Gulf Refining Collepany
Iscurg
Coal Prices Unclear as Anthracite Pact Expires Next March
Coal dealers report uncertainty over any price cuts as the anthracite wage agreement with operators expires March 1. Trade leaders cannot predict the impact of a new wage pact on coal costs and distribution. Officials say reductions are not yet spoken for and market factors remain unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howes
Wheeler and Drowes
Secu y Baker and Lawyer Overpay Income Tax Error
Secretary Baker, aided by a second lawyer, cannot determine income tax for the year. The Internal Revenue Bureau notified him of an overpayment and a potential refund of about 180 dollars. An assisting official cited surtax errors and high annual legal costs as factors.
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Secu Y Baker
Wasington
March
Iter
Baker
Internal Revenue Bureau
Fleurhoe
Anlar
Bales
Lansors and
Bridgeport Elks Plan Summer Home at Shore
Bridgeport Elks announced plans for a summer home at the shore. The project aims to provide a place to entertain relatives and friends with facilities for dancing, social events, dining, and recreation. Construction slated to begin in May with extensive alterations and improvements to make the site welcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Elks
Hacker Elks
Anve & Dl
Aline
Ian Alyl
Fairfield Legion Post Honors Dead Soldier
Fairfield March 11 The Fairfield American Legion post chose the name George Alfred Smith for its new post in honor of a local youth killed in France. Smith, age 28, served in Company LD 304th Infantry and died in the Argonne Forest on October 12, 1918.
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Fairfield Legion Post
A Pairfield
Berger Obta ins Continuance Of Case In Chicago
Victor Berger and other Socialist leaders sentenced January for obstructing war aims won a continued delay in the U S Court of Appeals. The five defendants Berger Laake Tucker St John Tucker Adolph farmer Lonig Tagdsh and Kenz remain under bands awaiting further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmicago
Vielares Berger
Soca
United States Court of Appeals
Ey Agres
Berger
Laake
Iyvin St. John
Bridgeport Exhibition Plans Draw Local Business Leaders
Bridgeport officials and manufacturers outlined an exhibition featuring municipal and commercial interests. The event aims to showcase port industries, artisan trades, and municipal departments with plans to attract Bridgeport residents and reinforce local commerce.
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Llowell-Morehouse Group
Evening Post
Sunday Post
Circulation Department
Post Publishing CO
Curran
TN Kupfer
American Legion and Veterans of Attorney
Klein
Mrs. Parke Star
Defendant Fells
Brother
Arma
Census Bureau
Loataville
Inseph
Chamberaburp
Poni
Tamrense
Sam Trai
Bolshevists
House of Lords
Turk
Ottoman Empire
State Department
Peace Council
Jennessee
U. S
Anderson
Wilsonites
Fairfield Coun
Abone
Pala
Deler Gates
Sovernor
New Haven
Missouri
Ozark Region
Melya
Hapertiondet
Pride Hort
Sailor
Pat
Craters
Black Rock
Ane
George Alfred Smith
Victor Berger
CAS
Chamber of Commerce Preparine Plas Tory Biz
Laine
Tiana
Bridgesport
Comatorelal
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