Confession in Dentist Murder Case Sparks Clash Over Motives
Chicago May 2 Mrs Lilian Rowland wife of wealthy dentist Dr Thomas J Rowland confessed to shooting her husband claiming self defense. She said he beat and choked her before she fired. Dr Rowland in a dying statement said he was shot accidentally and his wife had no part. The other woman mentioned by Mrs Rowland is described as a teen girl and an incidental factor in the quarrel.
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BN Sarl L. Shade
Chicago
Lilian Rowland
Thomas J. Rowland
Charles E. Erbstein
Rowland
IR Willett
Frederick Knapp Dies in Hartford Father of Admiral Knapp
Hartford May 2 Frederick Knapp long prominent Hartford citizen father of Rear Admiral Barry S Knapp U S Navy died at home in his 97th year He had been housebound about two years born Sept 28 1828 in New Milford He moved to New Britain before the Civil War served in provost marshal offices during the war later worked in tobacco trade and as an expert accountant He settled in Hartford in 1865 affiliated with Fremont Association the Connecticut Historical Society and the Hartford Navy League
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Hartford
Rederick Knapp
Barry
Knapp
United States Navy
Mr. Knapp
New Milford
New Britain
Hall
Stanley Rule and Level Co
Bridgeport
Connecticut Historical Piety
Navy League
Council seeks Legislature aid to validate illegal deficits
The Common Council unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Legislature to pass a law to legalize and validate all February 1921 appropriations by the Board of Apportionment and Taxation to cover city deficits. If enacted, the injunctions blocking those payments would void, with a formal request to Judge Banks to vacate on May 14.
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General Assembly
Board of Aldermen
Common Council
Board of Apportionment and Taxation
Beers
Taxpa
Junction
David 3
Das
Supreme Court Frees Newberry in 3 Year Term Case
Washington April 2 The Supreme Court reverses a Michigan federal court ruling and frees United States Senator Truman H Newberry of Michigan, his brother, and fifteen others from a three year penitentiary term and a $10,000 fine for conspiracy to violate the corrupt practices act. The decision, five to four, remands for possible new trial with noted errors in jury instructions and misinterpretation of the act by Judge Sessions.
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High Court
Newberry
Sessions
Washington
United States
Truman H. Newberry
Michigan
Supreme Court
Leavenworth
Kansas
Supreme Cou
Senate
Henry Ford
Mckeynolds
Day
Van
Judge Sessions
Benatd Newberry
Han
Mexican killed in clash with U S men near Naco
One Mexican civilian is reported killed during a clash between Mexican line raiders and United States immigration officers on the American side of the border about a mile east of Naco Arizona. The incident occurred by afternoon and involved boundary patrol actions.
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Naco
Ariz
United States
Hordor
Here
Buckley Soldier Relief Bill Opposed by Legion at Meeting
At Harry Congden Post No. 11 American Legion, members voiced firm disapproval of House Leader Buckley's soldier relief bill, arguing it limits state aid fund use and denies relief for unemployment. A resolution will forward concerns to the governor, Senate, House leaders, local legislators, and all state posts.
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House
John Buckley
Harry Congden
American Legion
Senate
Hauge
Buckley
Entertainment Committee
Hema
Judiciary Committee
Vonneccicut
Fac
Naciom
Legion
Legiagn
Senate Probe Affected by Court Decision
Senator Spencer of Missouri announced the Senate privileges and elections subcommittee will press on with its inquiry into Senator Newer’s election. The court ruling does not halt the investigation, and the panel will continue to determine the legitimacy of the election and any grounds for removing him from office.
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Newberry
Burroughs Pace Floor as Case Rests with Jury
Dretrot, Mich May 2 The jury in the trial of five men charged with conspiracy to violate the Federal auto theft laws was out at 7 0 p m after hours and a half of deliberations Judge Puttie explained the issues and law in detail Judge Tittle outlined six alleged acts after the Dyer act and defense lawyers said the long deliberation signaled possible disagreement with the government case
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Dretrott
Mich
Puttie
Tittle
James G.burrowehs
Sipper
Crown Forges Take Sinn Fein Position In Cork Clash
Dublin May 2 reports a Sunday encounter at Mitchels Vawn County Cork between Crown forces and Sinn Fein. Two Sinn Fein men were killed and two wounded. Four others were captured. One soldier was wounded. In Pyhora County Langford shot and killed police officers during a patrol.
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Dublin
Mitchels Vawn
County Cork
Sinn Weiners
Sinn
Peo Aioxtlany Nojicemen
Pyhora
County Langford
Harris Blame Aged Draft Dodger Release Provoked Inquiry
General Harris testified before the House committee that he approved the release of a draft dodger, acting on assurances from Samuel Ansell that a hidden treasure tale was true. Bergdoll, guarded, fled toward Philadelphia after leaving Port Sapphire, sparking controversy over authority and motive in the decision.
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Washington
Peter
Army
House Investigatinas Committee
Grover Gleve
Land Bergdalt
Arith Dodger
Burr
West Virginia
Begdell
Philadelphia
Port Tay X.Y
II Mother
Awaltine Auitenne
Samuel T. Ansell
Resinge
Harris Fesused
Ansell
Bersdol
Beck
Fort Day A
Warris
Maveh
Allied Powers Demand German Compliance by May 12
The Supreme Council announced measures against Germany over reparations and occupation options. If Germany fails to accept the Allied terms by May 12, Ruhr will face Allied occupation while authorities consider enforcement and punishment of war crimes.
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Supreme Council
Ruhr
Londor
Germany
Gundrantees
Ruhp
Spreme Council
Tatuy
Panama Transfer of Coto Territory to Costa Rica
The United States asks Panama for a reasonable time to transfer jurisdiction of the Coto territory to Costa Rica. Secretary Hughes notes the Panamanian government will take measures to compel transfer if needed. The note asserts obligations do not imply obligations for adjoining territory and is released by the staff department.
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Panama
Costa Rica
Wasito
Slater
Costa Ries
Hughes
Panamia
Republic of Panama
Hoover proposes arbitration on ship strike denied by owners
New York May 2 The Hoover arbitration idea for the wage dispute between steamship owners and engineers firemen and seamen was rejected by the American Steamship Owners' Association. They called it contrary to business judgment and precedent. The action ended a bid to adjust a nationwide shipping strike affecting thousands of workers on U S and foreign-flag ships on the Atlantic Pacific and Gulf coasts. More than 100 ships were idle with many engineers loyal to companies and refusing to leave their posts. several passenger liners and trans Atlantic trade ships were preparing to sail. About 40 percent of American flag tonnage was idle due to the strike.
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New York
Hoover
American Steamship Owners’ Association
Ahms
Atlantis Pacific
Gulf
Ponse
Pata Tod
Steamship Owners Association
London
Mallory
Southern Pacific
Wintheap J. Marvin
Steamship Owners’ Associations
Class of 1919 Called To Colors by France
Minister of War Barthou announced mobilization for the class of 1919 with exceptions for those who served in the Orient or Morocco or attached to the auxiliary service. Men will be mobilized by letter, and units formed will proceed toward the Rhine in a manner to avoid disrupting railway traffic.
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France
Train wreck at Roanoke kills six, injures twenty four
Roanoke Virginia May 2 Six people were killed and twenty four injured today when a Work passenger train backing off a branch line near Tug West Virginia crashed into a string of cars on the main line of the Newark and Western railway.
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Roanoke
Hower
Tug
West Virginia
Newark
Western Ilway
Verdict Stands Against Ford Motor Company for 600000
Washington May 2 A 600000 verdict against Ford Motor Company in New York in favor of the Hotel Woodward Company stands after the Supreme Court refused to review the case The hotel said Ford agreed to erect a building in New York City and lease part of it for 21 years The verdict carried a 6 percent penalty for the lease totaling over 2 million dollars
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Washington
The
Tord Motor Company
New York
Fateful Days of 1914 Recalled as Poilus March Through Paris
Paris May 2 Curtly cabled orders from Marshal Foch set the French war machine in motion at dawn The streets of Paris and highways of France echoed to marching battalions as in 1914 Thousand doughboys moved toward the Rhine while tanks and heavy guns rolled through the capital Munitions trains departed Lyons and barracks housed troops from Tec Lon and Rye The war department said it did not expect trouble but would be ready If Germans attack workmen born in 1919 respond to the call Workmen fear potential Rhine resistance as Napoleonic memory hovers over the centenary of Corsican death
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C.F. Beryvoldi
Paris
Marshal Foch
London
France
Laing
Varrvine
Darilery
le Bourget
Treen
Rhine
Simultanhoust
Lyons
Pariy
Teclon
Rye
Germlany
Ork
Germany to acknowledge debt bonds for reparations
London sources report a supreme council agreement that Germany must acknowledge a total reparations debt of 6.6 billion pounds. Germany will issue 3 percent bonds, begin immediately with part payable, another in November, and more as needed to cover obligations. If payments exceed the interest due, further bonds may be issued. details remain under drafting.
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London
Supreme Council
w+ diy
Germany
Fetmaagy
Uhe
U S Rejects German Reparations Offer as Unacceptable
Washington May 2 The German reparations counter proposals are unacceptable as a basis for discussion. Secretary Hughes informed German Foreign Minister Simons and urged direct proposals to Allied governments. The American government repeats its desire for a prompt settlement of this vital issue.
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Benson
Hughes
Simons
Washington
Pr. Simons
Berlin
Felow
United Staten
Shor
Tt Goman Issigner
Atad
Industrial slump eases says Bridgeport manufacturers
Bridgeport manufacturers report the worst of the industrial downturn may be over with a tentative recovery visible in early February. Plant employment peaked March 1, 1920, at 11,785 workers, after a fall in January and continued cutbacks in February. Some mills operated only sporadically or shut down entirely as conditions improved slowly.
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Bridgeport
Perduaion
Aera
Haime
War Evader List Cooperation Sought for Men
War Department issues call for men to cooperate in verifying that their names are not on the evader list. Former service members urged to check records and promptly report any discrepancies to the Adjutant General. Those in doubt of their status should follow official procedures to confirm their records.
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War Department
Osyera
Republicans win Naugatuck election race gains
Republican candidates won the Naugatuck borough election led by Lorigus and Waller with Brown and others elected. A ward seat was captured by a Republican candidate by a majority of 146 over a Democrat challenger, with 77 votes for another Democrat.
iAP Freight Steamer Tokuro Maru Sinks After Fire
A wireless message from the naval communications service reports the iap freight steamer Tokuro Maru catching fire at sea near Mareshuvield Oregon on May 2 and sinking rapidly. The Horace Lyero was seen sailing to assist, with the steamer’s position given as latitude A400 and longitude 134.59 west.
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Mareshuvield
Oregon
Japace
Tokuro Marcu
Fragmented weather fragment from old paper page
Weather desk notes show overcast to fair conditions across New England and other regions. Observations list cities like Hartford Cincinnati New Orleans Pittsburgh and St Louis with terms such as cloudy clear and gusty, along with tides and high low water notes.
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Whathiter
New England
Hook
Hatters da Straits
de Haven
Atlant Atlantic
Buirala
Cincinnati Peewee
Hartford
Hartbanel
St. Lats Wau
Washington
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Foch
Rae
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