Turkish Woman Is the Leader in Spy Ring
Four 18 were arrested in York by Department of Justice agents accused of a German spy plot involving Ambassador von Torfft and other figures. Despina Davidovitch, Baron de Clermont, Aime Charlotte Yeoman, and Charles Dewoody are detained for deportation to France. Madame Storch allegedly led the ring. the investigation tied to a loan scheme and antiwar activities since 1914.
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York
Mar
Deent of Justice
Icit
Ivolving
von Torfft
Despina Davidovitch Fh
Baron de Fic
BA Davidovitch Storch
Baron Henri de M
Cuba
Washington
Art de Clairmont
Edmund Houssetille
de Castillot
Negos
J. PB. Morgan & Com
King Alfonso
Charles F. de Woody
Department of Justice
Fen
Kooungs
Baron de Beville
Mme. Storch
Tuscania Abandoned by Ship's Crew Reported
March 18 report from Thington notes a resolution requesting information from the Secretary regarding charges that the ship Tuscania was torpedoed off the Scotch coast with 2000 European soldiers aboard. A crew member letter and a Minnesota passenger were cited in dispatches. Weather forecast predicts warmer New England and generally fair New York with some clouds and local rains in other regions.
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Thington
Thannels
Scotch Coast
Nisi Hairecrave
Minnesota
Howe
South New England
New York
Florida
60 000 Kicks on Payments to Dependents
Washington reports 60000 letters from dependents of soldiers asking why February pay allotments and Government allowances were not received delayed mailing of February checks. Bureau of War Risk Insurance said effort shifted to answering inquiries after January checks mailed February 18.
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Washington
Mar
Bureau of War Risk
Victory or Defeat by Sword Address at Eagles' Hall
W A Appleton secretary of the British Trades Union warned that victory by the sword is distant as German democracy lacks the will to discuss peace. Joshua Butterworth of England's Ship Constructors and Shipwrights spoke on wartime challenges, with Mayor Clifford C Wilson praising labor's support for the United States and the war effort.
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W. A. Appleton
British Trades Union
Eagles’ Hall
Central Labor
Unio
Appleton
Joshua Butterworth
Wilson
United States
Jie
Joshua Wutterworth
England
A. Appleton
British Trades Unions
Germany
Edward VII
Kiarl
Seeley's Bills in Warm Row Fight Over City Contracts
Alderman John A. Cornell Jr accuses the Board of Contract and Supply of violating a city ordinance by pushing payments to Blue Ribbon Garage in which Seeley treasurer. He cites mayoral pledge against self serving purchases and demands the finance report be read with items tied to health, sprinkling, and police bills.
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Board of Contract and Supply
John A. Cornell, Jr
Common Council
Finance Committee
Blue Ribbon
William I. Seeley
Wilson
Cornell
Alderman Cornell
Board
J. Alex. N. Robinson
J3hue Ribbon
I3hue
Po-Ice
Cor
Robinson
Thom
New England Troops on the Chemin des Dames
The American army unit described as the Chemin des Dames division is formed exclusively from New England units. It includes soldiers from various New England states, with Massachusetts troops noted as especially active. A rival paper had earlier published most troop identities, prompting controversy over disclosure.
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New England
Chemin Des Dames
Nee
Suncay
Maceh
Cishe Associated Press
New Tan States
Holland Refuses Ship Seizure Accord in March Note
The Hague report states Holland will probably reject the seizure of her ships but will not accept the Allies proposals. The American War Lords board’s stance on the need to seize ships is ridiculed. Dutch merchantmen under convoy may be sent to Sweden.
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The
Hague
Holland
Sweden
Connecticut Soldiers Vote Bill Set for Hartford Session
Assembly today in Hartford outlines a special session of the general assembly called by Governor Holcomb to provision voting for Connecticut soldiers and sailors. The two houses meet 11 o clock with a joint session in the hall of representatives to hear the governor, then act on the attorney general prepared bills. concerns exist that amendments may be offered to ease town clerks duties, with Lieutenant Governor Wilson presiding in the senate and Speaker Healy in the house.
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Hartford
Mar
General Assembly
Holcomb
Connecticut
House of
Doughan
New Haven
Elibh
RB. Wilson
Senate
Healy
House
Kirkin Hospital Reform Incident In Auto Crash
W P Kirkin a Democratic candidate for mayor and local fuel official is at St Vincent s hospital with a fractured right hip and internal injuries after a car wreck at Airfield avenue and Courtland street near midnight. Three others in the car were thrown. Mrs No Sperry of Walnutville is gravely injured. Miss L M Reynolds of Washington Avenue escaped. John J Sullivan of New Haven was only slightly bruised.
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Willan BP. iKirk
Clive
St. Vincent'’s Hospital
Airfield Avenue
Courtland Street
Ha Wis
Cannon Street
Stairfield Avenue
Noo. Sperry
Walnutville
Vincent
MM. Reynolds
Washington Avenue
John J Sullivan
Flaven
Fairfield Bumps the Teachers in Town Meeting Firestorm
Judge Elmore presides as Fairfield hears a heated clash over school spending. Judge Banks assails the school board for overspending and vows to prosecute if expenditures continue. He cites a $15,000 plus cost for a new high school and a $866 electric clock system, arguing the town meeting must control appropriations and pupil per teacher ratios.
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Fairfield
Judge Elmore
Banks
William E. Smith
Judge Banks
Smith
Selectmen
Lloyd-George Refuses Prisoner Exchange Proposal
London dispatch reports Prime Minister David Lloyd-George declining to consent to a general swap of prisoners. He warned the plan would trade about three thousand British prisoners for roughly fourteen thousand Germans in British camps, amid parliamentary urging on March 18.
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London
Hai
David Lloyd-George
Fte
Bullehen
Senator O Sullivan Resigns State Senate Seat
Senator Patrick B. O Sullivan of Derby resigns his seat in the state senate amid unclear reasons. He was the leader of the Democratic minority during the last General Assembly session and is currently in United States service.
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Hartford
Mnarch
Wm Fetter
Patrick B. O'Sullivan
Derby
State Senate
General Assembly
O'Sullivan
United States Service
War Savings Stamps Promote Investment For War Effort
Government bonds urged as a smart wartime investment and security for the future. Citizens encouraged to buy W S S War Savings Stamps now to aid the war effort and provide for retirement.
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Tobymonds
Prohibition and Suffrage Attacked at War Rally
New Haven State's Attorney Arnon A. Alling told a Lincoln school gathering that large war-time spending could be redirected to Liberty bonds and Red Cross efforts. He urged consolidating prohibition and suffrage campaigns, warned against wasteful campaigning, and urged workers to support the war fund instead. The speech opened a series of Bridgeport neighborhood rallies organized by the Bridgeport war bureau. The speaker contrasted German working conditions with those in the United States to illustrate his point.
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New Haven
Lincoln School
Red Cross
Arnon A. Alling
Mr. Alling
Jaber
Samuel Gompers
Ecayger
Great War Fund
Attorney Alling
Bridgeport
Real Dr Ayer's Imposter Fraud Tricks Citywide Notice
The Real Dr Ayer from Madison returns to Bridgeport amazed that an impostor used his name for fraud while he was away. Advertisements in many languages drew foreign residents, some paying for treatment before learning the impostor fled. Police say no clue yet, detectives pursue the missing doctor in Bridgeport and nearby cities.
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A. D. Ayer
Beers
Jr. A. D Ayer
Mathison
Dr. Ayer
Madison
Quack
Bests
Guace
Bridgeport
Senate Primary in Wisconsin Held Today
Milwaukee Wis March 15 A last appeal was made by candidates from all parties seeking nominations for United States senator at tomorrow's primary election. The successful ones will face Wisconsin voters on April 2 to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Van. Hustings focus on Democratic and Republican contests.
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Milwaukee
Wis
United States
Wisconsin
Vanl
Four Hurt as Jitney Slams Telegraph Pole
Four people were critically injured when a jitney at North and Clinton avenues jumped the curb and struck a telegraph pole. The driver fled the scene. victims include David Dorkin 17 Laura Stine 18 Anna Stine 18 and Josephine Bettina 17, all taken to St Vincent's Hospital. An employee reported speeds over 30 miles per hour prior to the crash. Local police seek the missing driver and details.
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St. Vincent’s Hospital
North
Clinton Avenues
David Dorkin
Stratford Avenue
Josephine Bettina
Beardsley Street
Laura Stine
Miain Street
Anna Stine
Alain Street
Connecticut
Clinton Avenue
North Avenue
Laura Stina
Miss Stinn
Totes
Wo AL Gavlas
St Vincent's Hospital
Six Japanese killed by Bolsheviks reported
State department despatches from Pekin place Japanese deaths at Blagoveschensk at six with two wounded. London despatches cite 150 killed by Bolsheviki, later reports from Tientsin via London reduce the count to three. Dewer Camp, Modern Woodmen of the World, Bridgeport joins war savings drive, $300 subscribed through John F McElroxy.
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Washington
State Department
Pekin
Blagoviesht
Chensk
London
Tientsin
Lonton
DEWEY
Sfamp
Dewer
Bridgeport
John F McElroxy
Order
Storm Troops at Belgian Front Make Gains
German storm troops have been attacking Belgian positions near the North Sea coast and at Dunkirk and Calais. Belgian defenders reportedly held their lines with counterattacks repelling advances as Allied forces monitor the west front activity.
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West Front
Iné
North Sea
Dunkirk
Calais
Notice to Subscribers in District for Delivery Issues
Notices warn subscribers of service concerns from the district and invite those who desire service to call Barnum 61 al for Circulation Department.
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Barnum 61
Micng
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Paris
Baker
Nieuport
Dixmude
Merchem
Pelee Front
Gian
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Bridgeport Telegram
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Stratficht
Maitrand Avenue
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