Germans Re-take Nitrate Works and Town From Reds
Berlin March 29 The Reichswehr recaptured Bitterfeld and retook the Leuna nitrate works near Mersburg, breaking the Red uprisings backbone. Police aided by artillery dispersed Communist street activity. general strike call largely failed. Government defends use of force while facing thousands of captured Reds and new extraordinary courts.
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Berlin
Karl K. von Wiegand
Germany
Bitterfeld
Reichswehr
Leuna
Mersburg
Wistleheld
Segarne
National Guard
Rede
Pmblic
Ebert
Pardon for Debs Hinges on Promise to Daugherty
Washington March 29 Debs pardon and release from Atlanta for a ten year espionage act sentence hinge on whether he will promise not to spread Bolshevism in the United States. Attorney General Daugherty summoned the Socialist leader for a personal conference asking for a declaration of future activity. Debs reportedly asked for time to think, but gave no answer as the decision nears, leaving his parole in his own hands.
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Waskington
Jugene Deb
Atlanta Menitentiary
Daugherty
United States
Washington
Debs
America
Mit
Red Movement Reported Gaining Along Rhineland
London dispatch cites reports of Reds expanding in Rhineland Westphalia with rebels seizing lines between Oberfeld Cologne and Elberfeld Duesseldorf. Clash at Dortmund leaves police casualties. Essen sees sanguinary fighting with Reds and police. Siege declared in Munster Arns district and parts of Duesseldorf. Traffic disrupted Cologne Hagen line.
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London
Hogelice
Germany
Reuter
Berlin
Red
Whineland
Westphalia
Fiberfeld
Duessidorf
Thare
Melmant
Vetert
Seyé
Oberfeld
Cologne
Elberfeld
Duesseldorf
Dortmund
Sty-Party
Munster
Arns
Duesselgort
Sotente
Essen
Secretary of War Denies Chief of Staff Selection
Secretary Weeks said no decision has been made on the army chief of staff and he will not pick a tentative candidate without consulting the President. Eligible officers include Pershing and Marsh among major generals, with others named on the general statutory list. Some officers slated for recess promotions may become eligible later.
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Washington
Weeks
T Harding
Pershing
Gda Marsh
Bullard
Dickmen
Harbord
Marrison
Summerall
Wood
Weel
Eawards
Congress
Baker
Medndrew
Hines
Shanks
Governor Lake Acknowledges Greenwich Protest
The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce received Governor Lake of Connecticut's reply to a protest over his signing a bill. The message states that towns on standard time must align with New York time, prompting merchants to adjust opening hours or stay on standard time and be in step with New York.
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Ghemnwich
Greenwich
Gommerce
Governor Lake
Connecticut
New York
Addy
Mystery Woman to Tell All in Stillman Case
In New York a dramatic divorce case unfolds as a wealthy financier’s former companion, linked to Mrs. Mire Stillman, is poised to testify. The unnamed woman claims to be co respondent and seeks recognition while alleging lavish cohabitation for three years. The development centers on motives and claims amid the Stillman divorce.
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Stillman
New York
James A.tillman
Potter Stillman
Independents Join Socialist Union in Vienna Link
The majority independent labor party in Sohoit Apost England affiliates with the International Socialist workers union formed in Vienna. The move preserves national policy freedom, stated in resolutions, and is described as a temporary arrangement rather than a new international group.
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SOITT
England
Associated Press
Independent Labor Party
International Socialist Workers” Union
Vienna
Raimi
Daylight Saving Sentiment Being Gauged by Local Bodies
The Manufacturers' association and the Chamber of Commerce will start surveys today to measure employer and employee views on daylight saving following Governor Lake's anti daylight saving amendment last Friday. Questionnaires target manufacturers merchants bankers and other employers asking support for the extra daylight and whether to shift work start times to gain an hour more daylight. Employers will poll their workers as part of the process, aiming for a clear majority.
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Severing
Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers’ Association
Manufacturers’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
Governor Lake
Jin Turn
Freedom of immigration still remains unchecked
March 9 1921 Washington Congress debate on immigration continues with calls for broader revision. The article notes expectations for extended limits but reports mixed progress and ongoing uncertainty as lawmakers vote on related measures.
New Convent Planned on East Main Street
Permit for a three story convent costing between 1000 and 460000 was issued for East Main Street between Silman and Ogden Streets. Joseph A. of New York drew plans for a limestone trimmed brick building with a chapel and community room on the first floor. Casey & Blarey of Bridgeport win the construction work for the Sisters of St Charles church.
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Jast Main Ec
Siilman
Ogden Htrects
St. Charles
Bujkling
Joseph A
New York
Harding 10 Probe Railways Station Talks Over Issues
President Harding chaired a cabinet session framing a plan to rehabilitate the American railway system. He ordered consultations with the chairmen of the Interstate Commerce Commission and Railway Labor Board and planned conferences with railway managers and workers ahead of Congress’s special session.
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Harding
Commerce Commission
Railway Labor Board
Washington
Terstate Commerce
Railway Labor ‘Board
Znploves
Congress
Trinity
Aracter
Red Cross to Donate 100000 for Ireland Relief
Washington March 29 The American Red Cross will contribute 100000 to the American committee for relief in Ireland. The lump sum from national funds aligns with Red Cross policy to alleviate emergent distress.
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American Red Cross
Ireland
Washington
American Committee For Relief
Red Cross
Trish Heliet
Irelan
W. Prank Parsons
Med Cross
Greeks Triumph in Bloody Highlands Clash at Aflun Kar
ATHENS March 29. Greeks win after a brutal five day advance across rugged mountains. Fierce eight hour battle under heavy rain favored the Turks at times, but three heavy charges finally dislodged Mustapha Koma Pusti’s followers from the heights.
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Athens
Aflun-Karpy
Deta Ching
Theid
Mustapha Koma Pusti
Woman Jury Bill Killed In Hartford Report
Early in Hartford the woman jury bill was defeated as too drastic. The vote reflected caution about mixed juries and the duties of women citizens. The Connecticut League of Women Voters praised the judiciary committee’s stance and the bill was killed again for the coming year.
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Hartford
Afar
Renate
Oll
Delaney
Connecticut
Noted surgeon removes bullet from prisoner brain in prison hospital
An acclaimed surgeon left his sickbed to operate on a prisoner at Rowan Teondaw hospital, extracting a bullet lodged in the brain. The patient was brought to the hospital from Hemme for treatment, with medical staff noting the perilous condition and the unusual procedure.
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Orbining
Sia Sng
Chapmein
Rowan Teondaw
Liday
Leeniewakl
Sting
Ay Hemme
Xhite
Witnena
Elglene
Devon Man Killed as Trolley Hits Motorcycle
A Stratford end collision between a trolley car and a motorcycle killed Hugh McKay of Devon and injured his wife Mabel. Andrew Steen had died earlier in the day in Fairfield. The Beebe motorcycle struck a Haven bound trolley near the bridge, McKay dying instantly from severe injuries. Mrs. McKay, taken to Bridgeport Hospital, suffered multiple cuts, bruises, and a fractured thigh.
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Devon
Hugh McKay
Stratford
Washington Bridge
Andrew Steen
Fairfield
Mel
Charles C. Beebe
Atwand Street
Mew Haven
McKay
Che
Wie
Mabel Matcey
Bridgeport Hospital
Four naval aviators missing after long flight from base
GTON March 28 two navy air crews vanished after departing here in two planes on a flight toward the Virgin Islands with Fayetteville NC as a planned stop. Authorities fear they may have crash landed separately and launched a rigid search. Major Turner and Lt Bradley led the mission while Lt Singerson and Gunnery Sgt Rucker participated in the search plane.
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Rgin Islands
Thomas C. Turner
Marine Corps Aviation
B. C G. Bradley
Navy and
Mesine Corps
L. H. Singerson
Charles W. Rucker
Train Memoir Sparks Beloved Edison Pal Moan Burroughs
A fragmented OCR item recalls a named figure linked to Thomas Edison and a railway scene, mentioning Moore Burroughs Belona and a train moment. The text hints at a memorial or anecdote involving Edison’s circle and a train incident or reminiscence. The readable parts name individuals and a transport setting.
Fireworks Explosion Kills Dozens in New York District
A warehouse blast in the west side Italian tenement district killed six and left six more believed buried as over seventy injured. Authorities blamed more than two tons of fireworks stored near the site, with other theories dismissed. Temporary housing and care arrangements were made for families and schoolchildren nearby.
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CGAGO
Fitzmorris
Bulding
Inter-state Auto Theft Conspiracy Probe In Justice Bureau
Police arrest 27 year old Sulsanna in New York for suspected involvement in a cross state auto theft ring. Investigators seize nearly twenty New York and Connecticut license plates linked to stolen cars. Case centers on shifting plates to move vehicles from Bridgeport to New York. Further arrests anticipated as probe expands.
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East Main
Wiganido Sulsanua
Minth Avenue
New York
Bridge+ port Mien
Sulsanna
Connecticut
Tris
Suisanne
Bridgepool
New Straass
Bridgepark
Reporters Guilty of Contempt of Court Shocking Verdict
Reporters Robert Q. Sealian and Willicm B. Arazeli were found guilty of contempt of court by Supreme Court Justice McAvos. They face sentencing Thursday. The case stems from their coverage of the Shawdley Oval matter and related legal actions tied to privacy claims and alleged defamation.
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Nmw Voi
Robert Q. Sealian
Willicm B. Arazeli
Supreme Court
Dustin McAvos
Mebruney Votinared
Laat
Aun
Goilby
Dino Bead Amis WO
Barrett
Neni Tay Cited
Lethal
wWeepe
Tanna Galinyy
Bridgeporters Honored by Purchasing Agents
The Purchasing Agents Association at Mennecticné held its annual meeting and dinner in Bridgeport. Officers elected: President O. P. Palmer Hartford. first vice president DC. J. Schnelle New Haven. second vice president J. C. Coneh Waterbury. treasurer and secretary in Bridgeport.
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New Elaven
Purchasing Agents Association
Mennecticné
O. P. Palmer
Hartford
Balloon explosion injures officers and four men near Ros Field
An army balloon at Ros Field, Arcadia, exploded injuring an officer and three army men. Lieutenant George N Watts jumped from the balloon as it burst. Officers suspect a cigarette sparked the blast near Coyote Pass after about eight miles of ascent.
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Los Angeles
Army Balloon School
Ros Field
Arcadia
Coyote Pass
George N. Watts
Ned
Former Soldier Regains Speech After Aero Flight Mystery
Washington report details H A Renz Jr a 22 year old former soldier who regained his voice during a high altitude air flight above Rolling Field at 14 100 feet after medical tests failed to heal a finger amputation and partial aphonia diagnosed by Dr Charles E McInerney. Army Air Service cooperation noted as key to the unusual recovery believed linked to throat muscle recovery during ascent.
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Washington
Stan Alttude
H. A. Renz, Jr
Sol
Boding Pield
Army Air Service
Renz
Public Health Service
Offiviala
Coroner to Probe Death of Andrew Steen Today
Coroner John J. Phelan will probe the death of Andrew Steen former manager of the TM. U. in connection with a motor vehicle crash near Green Town Countess. A passenger Miss Miriam Roth Une was injured as well as Miss Kalb who sustained neck and shoulder injuries. Steen died at St Vincent’s hospital about an hour after the crash. Police and investigators will continue inquiries today with further details expected.
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Andrew Steen
Stean
Pairfield
John J. Phelan
Andrew Stern
TM. U
Fay ix
Breen
Sterday
Ray
Miriam Roth
Bridgeport
PioTbey
Greentown
Aero Phelan
Thas Abet
St. Vincents
Kalb
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