GE Will Operate War Plant In Bridgeport War Era
The Remington Arms factory, once employing about 12,000, has been transferred to General Electric with a lease and purchase option. GE plans to use the plant for small motors and electrical components, seeking quick expansion while considering full ownership within a year. The move marks the largest single group of factory buildings in Ward-Remington history, signaling a major shift in Bridgeport industry and local employment.
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Remington City
Remington Arms
General Electric Company
General Electric
Joseph P. Day
Liberty Street
New York
Day
Tom
Remington!rms
Roduce
Lantesive
Bridgeport
Arash Sintts
Fairfield
Wratford
Miltra
Cypowna
Two Wood Delegates Named Without Instructions
In Minneapolis and St. Paul two district conventions named two uninstructed delegates and two pledged to vote for Leonard Wood for the Republican presidential nomination. County conventions nationwide named uninstructed delegates to attend the state convention in St. Paul on Saturday.
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St. Paul
Minn
Mar
Leonard Wood
Chicago
Minneapolis
Agreement Reached Between German Parties Reported
Berlin reports a semi official news agency story stating that a pact has been formed between the major German parties the German National Party and the German People's Party. Key points include elections to be held in tune at the latest an imperial president elected by the people and a thorough re organization of the imperial government.
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Berlin
German National Party
German People's Party
O Run for Senate on Beer and Wine Issue
In New Orleans on March 17 a candidate announced his bid for the United States Senate to succeed Senator Gay. Secretary of State Batley decided to add a modification of the Volstead prohibition enforcement act to regulate the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors and beer.
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New Orleans
United Sitates Senate
Gay
Batley
Revolution Threat Looms in Salvador Republic
Washington reports constitutional guarantees suspended across the Salvadoran Republic amid a threatened revolution. Officials say President Melendez has full control of the situation as advices reach Washington.
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Washington
Republic of Salvador
Melendex
Berlin Riot Toll: Twelve Dead in Paradamers Platz Clash
Malin March 36 reports a Monday evening riot during a Berlin party event ended with twelve people killed at Paradamers Platz. Additional disturbances spread to Friedenau Charlottenburg Schonburg and Tegel where radical labor activity was noted.
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Berlin
Paradamers Platz
Priedenau
Charlottensburg
Schonburg
Tegel
Treaty vote tightens as Republicans lose Article Ten stance
In Washington on Friday, the Senate limited debate on the peace treaty reservations by unanimous consent to 15 minutes. The irreconcilables, with Democrats, defeated the declaratory reservation to bar obligations of Article Ten. Only two Democrats supported it, signaling near consensus for ratification despite ongoing reservations and last-minute negotiations led by Bryan against administration momentum.
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Washington
Mar
United States
Europe
St WS
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Wilson
Bryang
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Iself
Shields
Tennessee
Egypt
Nellogg
Minnesota
Reed
Missouri
Lenreat
de+clare
Lenregt
Williams
Mihi
Gonnuichoyin
Sawant
Nolling
Woul
Exodus of Mexican Laborers to the U S
Reported mass emigration from Mexican towns to the United States strains communities. Government efforts fail to curb the flow as cities lose workers essential for daily life and local economies.
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U. S
Washington
United States
Suuices
AM Mighorcun
Jallece
Querctara
Unclear OCR Report of Temporary Strike Respite
Readable text notes a strike being called off yesterday and work resuming across the Belgian occupational zone, with claims that the area is now completely calm. Entities and specifics are fragmented in the source.
Mission Fulfilled Says Revolutionist After Resigning
Berlin reports Dr. Wolfgang Kapp resigns as self styled chancellor and dictator after less than five days in power. An official note says his mission was fulfilled as essential demands were addressed and to avert Bolshevik danger amid a murky retirement scene. The move followed imperial council talks with Major General von Ludrwise present.
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Kygue Assocated
Berlin
Wolfgang Kapp
Fom
Union
Kapp
Imperial Council
von Ludrwise
Kepp
von Luettwitz
Offield
Gol
Hbert
Luetiwila
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Gexlin
von Luettyk
Gdnger
Gancedl
Lkely
Lal Kapy
Sutera
Ex Kaiser's Dutch Refuge Becomes a Prison Fortress
AMERONGEN Meir 17 the Assdddaterdl Prenssain fardement of the Dutch guard ws Van Rentinck castle. The four moat ed sides and walls guard a former imperial refuge now sealed under guard. Constables patrol the roads with rifles as Berlin fray deepens with strikes and government moves. Wary officials predict clashes as Kapp era crisis unfolds and military authority shifts amid Bolshevist fears.
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Amerongen
Meir
Theouble
von Bentincks
Tax Reduction Proposal Delayed Beyond 1922
Secretary Houston told the House Ways and Means Committee that income tax relief cannot be reduced until after 1922. He outlined a plan for a Natix excess profits tax replacing the current graduated rates of 20 and 40 percent with gradual cuts beginning in 1922 and 1924. The letter suggests a declining rate by year, beginning at 25 percent, then 20 percent, then 15 percent thereafter, while taxes under the present system would continue until calendar year end.
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Washington
Man
Houston Today
House
Ways Aid Meuia Committee
Houston
Kapp Government Opens Negotiations With the Entente
Berlin reports indicate Kapp representatives met with Entente officials as talks began though no formal agreement was announced. The discussions occurred as derailed revolts disrupted prisoner repatriation, with 100000 German prisoners scattered nationwide.
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Kapp
Entente
Hints of Representatives Pass Daylight Saving Bill
The Hints of Representatives passed a bill to revive daylight saving. The measure now moves to the Senate for consideration amid opposition warnings and unclear prospects at press time.
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Boston
Mir
Senate
Man confesses murder from delirium in hospital trunk
New Britain man found with throat cut after attempting suicide at Pars Avenue hotel. He, lying on an operating table, confessed to choking his wife Anna to death with reins from a child’s hearse and to killing Widwill, saying he married his wife at 14. Detectives report he quarrelled with her after a recent dispute and may recover from his wounds.
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George Wyans
Widwill
New Britain
Ligtol
George Evpun
Denver
Anna
Déyanatad
Senjen
Turks Resist Invasion as Allied Forces Occupy Constantinople
Constantinople fell to Allied troops led by General Sir George F. Milne with one major clash at the war office. Several Punjabis of the British East Indian forces and Turks died in the exchange of fire. Calm returned by night as the fleet anchored in the Bosphorus and ships prepared for any further action.
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Bosphorus
Office of War Department
Constantinople
Mar
George F. Milne
Turkey
War Office
Benbow
Galata
Stamboul
Golder Horn
Leipsic Fighters Use Machine Guns in Rioting Action
A Leipsic dispatch reports very bad conditions as fighting raged with machine guns in use. Government troops backing Premier Bauer held their lines against revolutionaries. Food and water shortages worsened while no American casualties were reported.
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Aas Gugiated
Anl
Leipsic
Bauer
Leinste Fair
Regular Troops Beaten in Fight in Westphalia
Dispatches from Tagen, Westphalia report daybreak clashes between regular troops and workers. Regulars were driven back with at least 36 killed and 70 wounded. workers suffered two killed and several wounded. The fight began early in the morning and involved armed laborers opposing the regular forces.
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Westphalia
Copenhagen
Tagen
Lhame
Red Peril Threatens Germany as Socialists Rise
London reports Berlin sources warn of serious political danger as extreme socialist and communist movements push to gain power. Battles unfold in Soligny and Wetter with government troops resisting Spartacist forces. armored cars and artillery deployed as streets erupt in clashes across Ruhr regions including Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen.
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London Times
Berlin
Germany
Ebert
Wakuin
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Wenden
Paltie Lroons
Erflen Ham
Sparatacana
Wetter
Indus
Sonhieim
Dortmund
Gelsenkirchen
Uni
Allied forces occupy Constantinople amid Armenian massacres
Allied troops land in Constantinople to enforce occupation of the historic capital, amid warnings of further Armenian persecutions. Major General Henry Wilson cites court martial for acts against Allied safety. Turkish resistance minimal as British, Allied detachments deploy heavy forces and naval units in a tense move following peace terms.
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Odonsin
Emsire
Popularian
Stanboul
Endian
Mostema
Constantinople
Henry 7. M. Wilson
Vorkiah
Nationaliat
Mustapha Kemal
Keep Ships Under U S Flag Says Gen Wood
General Leonard Wood, Republican presidential candidate, urged in a speech that ships built in American shipyards during the war should not be sold to foreign countries. He called for a strong domestic merchant fleet to expand trade and serve as a reserve navy.
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Nox
Leonard Wool
United States
Special Session Favored by Brandeggs in Hartford
Senator Trink Brandégas backs a special session of the Connecticut legislature to consider ratifying the federal suffrage amendment. He believes Connecticut should be among the ratifying states, per Katherine Paddington, president of the Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association, who interviewed Connecticut's delegation in Washington on Monday.
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Trink Brandégas
Connecticut Ingielature
Katherine [Adtington
Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association
Waughington
Connecticut
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