State Guard Mobilized Over Capitol Bomb Plot
Hartford May 1 Special Detachments of the First Infantry Connecticut State Guard were called out at 1 10 following confidential messages about an anarchistic jet planned to blow up the state capitol armory and East Hartford bridge. Guards rushed to the armory and capitol with 76 guardsmen reported by 2 30 am. Large forces from East Hartford were sent to guard the power house of Hartford Electric Light.
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Hartford
First Infantry
Connecticut State Guard
Charles W. Burpee
State
Capitol
State Armory
East Hart Ford
Col. Burpee
East Hartford
Hartford Electric Light Company
Carranza Aims to Drive Americans From Mexico
W W Canada a longtime American consul told the Senate Mexican investigating committee that Luis Cabrera proclaimed Carranza aimed to drive Americans from Mexico and seize property for Mexicans. He said Cabrera spoke to foreign consuls at Vera Cruz urging intervention, and that Carranza later pursued a policy echoing that claim.
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Washington
W. W. Canada
et_ Vera Graz
Senate Mexican Investigating Committeé
Luis Cabrera
Catranza
Meésico
Huerta
Aexico
Mr. Canada
Cabrera
Vera Cri
Hig
Pres Dent Wilson
Carrange
Gamada
Republic
Carranza
Canad
Department
State Department
Canady
Ambasrador Bonillas
Vera Cruz
Lansing
Rassing Canella
Choque
Inada
Beverage Act Deemed Not Enforceable by Federal Judge
Louisville April 2 Federal Judge Walter Evans ruled in a case that Lever food control act would not be enforced. The decision was announced amid arguments by alleged practitioners challenging the act’s mandate. The courtroom addressed the implications for interstate commerce and regulatory authority.
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Louisville
Kig
Walter Evans
Arctic Explorer Amundsen to Drift Five Years in Ice
Legendary polar explorer Roald Amundsen plans to reenter the Arctic ice near Wrangel Island for a five year drift. He reports unnerving nights, pervasive darkness, and aurora guiding the Maud amid ice and storm as crews endure bitter seas and seek winter quarters along the eastern Siberian coast.
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London
Rosid Awud
Nome
Alaska
Wrangell Island
Siberia
Ugkanvons
Christiana
Anadir
Behrington
Amunded
Cortdova
Olag
Amudir
Amundsen
Tré Maud
Holyma River
Sausi
Nordenskjold
Siberian Islands
Jeannette Island
Aurora
Chaoun Bey
Siparla
Alun Island
Chaoun Oay
Olankin
Nishai Kelymsk
Kelyma
Ruac
Kolyma
Saharnaia
Nishne
Captain Cronan Suspended From Police Service
Acting Superintendent Suckley filed three reports and charges against Captain Edward O Cronan, head of detectives, leading to a unanimous commission vote suspending Cronan and ordering a trial for May 10. Mayor Wilson attended the executive session and Cronan voiced surprise, saying no charges were known to him. Cronan’s background ties him to Colonel Stephan P Cronin of the Connecticut State Guard. Redgate’s hearing date for suspension remains undecided.
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Police Department
Chip Redgate
Police Board
Telegram
Edward O. Cronan
Captain Cronan
Pat Charles H. Suckley
Cronan
Suckley
Redgate
Siegram
Tyas
Cronin
Stephan P._Cranan
Tha’y
Connecticut State Guard
Wilson
Otf
Croiin Crouan
Heutenant Honet
Buratu
Arnold
Pole John Jr
Radgatay Sa
Stanley
Ant
Gang
Burns
Redzate
Cornan
Patroleos
Daniel A. Fitzroy
Thairy Board
Gale Rauls
Ne Wan
Dleet Ins Pring
Fairchild Wheeler Elected President of Bridgeport Chamber
D Fairchild Wheeler was chosen president at a Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce meeting held at Brooklawn Country Club. Dinner followed as new officers were announced including Sumner Simpson as first vice president, B S Waite as second, William Brooks as third, August Mackenzie as fourth, and 5 M Pertill as treasurer. A committee to study a junior chamber and a fund-raising quota for the U S Chamber of Commerce was named with B D Pierce Jr as chairman.
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Bridgeport Chamber of Commeres
Cee
Brooklawn Country Club
Chamber
Sumner Simpson Wis
B.S. Waite
William Brooks
August Mackenzie
Pertill
OS. Wolfe
Chamber of Commerce
United States Chamber of Commerce
B. D. Pierce, Jr
Willam T. Hincks
George 15. Stanford
Pied Atwalar and
Claresnee B. Bilton
Increased Costs and Production Control Sugar Prices
Washington report says growing costs and output limits influenced a Justice Department agreement. Louisiana sugar producers avoided prosecution after selling last year’s crop at 17 and 48 cents per pound, per United States District Attorney Mooney.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Louisiana
Ukey
House
United States
Mooney
Authorities confident of controlling reds unrest
Washington officials voiced confidence that May Day demonstrations by radical groups would not trigger a nationwide violence campaign. The Justice Department urged vigilant action by all law enforcement agencies to confront real and perceived threats while noting sporadic violence could occur.
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Washington
Rndi Wank Mo
Department of Justice
Focal
Gur- van
Communic
Labor Oy
Declara
Dare-devil Jack Murphy Jumps From Airplane Into Tree
Parachute jumper known as Dare-devil Jack Murphy descended from about 6000 feet over Lordship manor near Long Island Sound. He landed harmlessly in a small tree but damaged the tree more than himself. He planned a longer drop to set a record, weather permitting, with attempts into higher and lower jumps from a moving aeroplane. A Telegram reporter joined one trip over the city and photographed local landmarks including Remington Arms and Bridgeport Harbor.
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Lordship Manor
Long Island Sound
Jack
Mur Pry
Lord‘ship
Murphy
Earth
Housatonic River
Army Air Service S
Telegram
Hogue
Remington Arms
Locomobile Company
Bridgeport Harbor
Seaside Park
Police to Attend Classes To Drill Them in Duties
City police board approves compulsory training sessions to teach officers crime definition and conviction standards, with short 20 minute classes and periodic exams. Applicants must prove knowledge of city ordinances and criminal procedure before appointment. William Synatt named special policeman as pension fund reports show receipts of 15,011.16 with interest, total 18, balance 12.
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Taeyes
AL Sur
Tle
William Synatt
P.G.O.P Abandons Plan To Pass Soldier Bonus
G.O.P. abandons plan to pass the soldier bonus next Monday after four hours of debate. House Republicans adjourn their party conference without setting a date for action. Opposition privately argues against a tax to fund part of the 1,800,000,008 dollar bill. Representative Mantle, Moor leader, announced another party conference to be held late next week, date to be fixed by Representative Towner.
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Shingo
Haue Weatels
House
Repub-ligans
Dali Obigh
Aninimu Fles
Guard at All Times Accompanying Mayor Night Watch
Mayor Wilson remains under constant guard after threats tied to his recent vice crusade. Bridgeport authorities assign Burns detectives for 24 hour coverage, with two detectives sleeping at his residence and others patrolling the mayor’s home nightly.
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Wilson
Bridgeport
Burns
Ure Burns
Ayors
Socialist bomb conspiracy claims May Day riots likely
Chicago reports say a publicized May Day bomb plot, allegedly manufactured in Palmer’s mind, could trigger government-created riots unless strong action is taken. Federal and city forces tightened controls after a spree of arrests and demonstrations planned for May Day.
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Chicago
Tha Na Jonas
Oreo Brasstetter
Alerney
A. Michal Tatmer
Mn Palmer
Courago
Gever Bpyros
Mast Cosy Socral Service
Providence to restore German in four high schools
The Providence school board tonight ordered the course of German in the four local high schools reinstated next fall, after being abolished two years ago. The move follows a resumed study by April 30 and aims to reestablish German instruction across the district.
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Warsaw
Pripet River
Czernobyl
I Czernobyls
Kiev
Wesr
Craf
Petlura
Zoreen
Pilyudski
Kosei
Providence. TE
Providence L Board
Bakers Wagon Drivers Vote To Strike In Bridgeport
Seventy five teamsters from Bridgeport bakeries voted to strike next Monday morning after bakers refused to recognize their new union. A wage increase was tentatively agreed by employers, with raises for foremen bakers oven bakers and other staff. Union meetings were held in Germania hall and Schwaben hall as talks continued.
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Bridgeport
Wolon
Germania Hall
Lodge No. 38
Bakers’ Union
Schwaben Hall
French Street
Douga
Benea
Dewish Bakers
Teamsters
Avery Jewish
Motion
Ledge
Fairfield Avenue
Tous Hillsinger
Cosmopolitan Saeiwl Club
Balers Sai
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Raold Amundsen
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Cebarran
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D. Fairchild Wheeler
Sumner Simpson
E. S. Wolfe
W. T.hincks
A. H. MacKenzie
Jack’ Murphy
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