Connecticut Delegation Chooses New Haven Mayor As Leader
New Haven Mayor Fitzgerald heads Connecticut’s 19 member delegation to the Democratic national convention in San Francisco. Homer Cummings is reappointed as National Committee member. A. Lynch secretary. E. Wagner treasurer. A. Sheahan sergeant at arms. Delegates elect alternates and plan to name substitutes, with two already chosen.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Homer Cummings
Democratic Committee
Alayor David BE. Fitzmerald
A. S. Lynch
Orange
E. O. Wagner
Lakeville
Sreagarer
A. ¥. Sheahan
Hartford
Honora
Bryan
Mahan
New London
Charles D. Lockweed
Stamford
Augustine Lonergan
Thomas J. Spellacy
Nocity
E. C. Wagner
Bridgeport
Homer & Cummings
Charles D. Lockwood
Asa M. Ross
Putnam
Daniel P. Dunn
Willimantic
Fitzgerald
San Francisco
Fae
Nevor David E. Fitzgerald
Thomas J. Snelacy
Stamfor
Lonergan
Philip. M
Andover
James J. Walsh
Meriden
Arthy
O'Keefe
Eo Wmiam P. Kirk
Jeremigh
State Central Committee
Sanrancisco
State Central
Lynch
Holt
Phil M. Leakin
Town
Sen. Johnson to Speak at Local Chamber Luncheon
Hiram W. Johnson a former California senator will address the local Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Stratfield on Wednesday noon May 12. The Republican presidential hopeful will discuss “Where I Land on Business Questions” as tickets sell fast for members only. Johnson’s opposition to the League of Nations has drawn nationwide attention.
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Calfornia
Chamber of Commerce
Stratfierd
Johnson
League of Nations
Washington
Soward B. Price
Commierce
Chain of
Commense
Prise Sm Poosen
Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Com
Bridgeport
Ani
Boston
Mass
City Club
Woman Awarded 4208 Dollars in Divorce Case
The court case centering on Franky Valentine and Mrs. Pollak involved alleged alienation of affection. Mrs. Pollak sought divorce from her husband, adopting her maiden name Woisa, after a dispute over payments and alleged improper conduct in February 1918. The jury returned a verdict amid posttrial discussions, with the judge and higher court weighing minority views before final action.
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Freda
Pollentina
Franky Valentine
Valentine
L Tuich
Haine
Supreme Court
Ion
Soldier relief fight delayed as election looms
After informal talks, Democratic and Republican House members expect no soldier relief legislation before the coming recess. Knudson Minnesota says many want the issue deferred to November elections to avoid partisan impact. Garmer Texas Democrat notes sentiment changing but party members mostly prefer leaving it to wait. Protests about rising taxes and cost of living drive the delay.
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Ashington
May
Knudson
Minnesota
Representari Garener
Wers and Means
Libby, McNeil and Company Declares 50 Percent Dividend
Chicago May 6 Libby, McNeil and Company authorized a 60 000 par value stock dividend and issued 640 000 shares at 16 each to employes and stockholders. The firm has 1 289 000 outstanding shares with a total par value of 12 800 000. New York May 6 two Morris and Company managers from a major Chicago packing house were arrested and held on 2500 bond for profiteering in Brooklyn.
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Ors
Libby, McNeil
Food Pro
New Yoric
Morris and Company
Sroolkiyn
Tax audit findings on government revenue recovery
Washington May 6. Officials report gains from a tax audit of corporations with about $7.2 million found to apply to work programs. Audit not complete yet, suggesting potential further recoveries from uncollected revenue as disclosed to Congress.
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Shington
Williams
Congress
Suffrage Resolution Fails to Move in Delaware House
Anti-suffragists failed to force a vote in the Delaware House on a resolution to ratify the federal suffrage amendment. The session adjourned until May with no action taken, and supporters admitted only three votes would be needed to advance the measure at that time.
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Delaware
Woman Arrested for Abandoning Child
A woman identified as Wilson of 872 was arrested by Officer John W L Doyle at 8:80 last night on the charge of abandoning a child. She was brought to the peace court for processing and will appear in city court.
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John WL Doyle
Will
Norning
French President Bars Mme Deschanel Hat Gift at Millinery Meet
At New York convention of the Millinery Jobbers Association President Deschanel of France declines a $5000 hat offered by American milliners for Madame Deschanel. A read letter from Ambassador Jusserand explains France’s objections to the gift and urges continued Franco American collaboration in trade and art.
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Deschanel
France
Mme, Desebausi
Jusserand
Ada
Rex
Henry I
Aga Slation
Tha
Press Republic
Madame Deschanel
Madame Deschnel
Anerica
Paris
Biffel Tower
Newcastle
Medien
o—aAmerica
Muhey
America
Federal retirement age agreement reached in service talks
A government service group reported progress on a general retirement age in federal employment. The talks addressed potential years of service and eligibility, with discussions noting mechanisms for early or later retirement and arising implications for carriers and railway personnel.
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Wabsilington
Federal Service
Meckhmies
Johnson Declines Nomination for Vice President
The text records that Johnson will not accept nomination for vice presidency. It quotes him saying he will not accept the position and clarifies his stance on the administration. The fragmentary source preserves the key claim and the direct rejection.
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Hiram
Field Day at Torgington Postponed to July 3
Announcement notes a schedule change for Group A field day exercises. The first day was moved from January 19 to July 3, affecting participants and organizers in AU.
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Torrgington
Raised Funds Target Catholic Activities Nationwide
A plan to raise 25 million dollars to promote Catholic activities is announced by the National Catholic Welfare Council. Representatives from seven or more organizations will chair a new national program guiding Catholic aid and education, with 60 international conferences and various allied groups expected to participate.
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Eure Lintal
Eharer
Sadan
Will Devalyn
Santh
Hartford
Otor
Bryan vows fight over beer plank at platform
William Jennings Bryan warned at the Methodist conference that the beer plank will face a fight to enter the Democratic platform in San Francisco. He pledged to attend the conventions to press enforcement of prohibition and urged committees to back the cause.
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Des Moines
San Francisco
William Jennings Bryan
Methodist General Conference
Rovernor Wolho
Lis
Jirvan
Youth Charged With Killing Infant Girl in Bradford
Bradfort town police report a youth named Leo Kelly aged 16 0 years is charged with killing baby Ruby Gammell daughter of Olver and Mrs Gammell of West Bradford. The alleged crime occurred after Kelly allegedly removed the infant from her crib and harmed her following an alleged scolding.
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Panna
Leo Kelly
Ruby Gammell
Olver Gammell
West 7
Dford
Gammell
Kelly
James Gemmell
Benno
England stirred by U S welcome to Sinn Fein head
In the House of Commons on May 6 the government refused to make representations to Washington over Sinn Fein appeals in American papers. Bonar Law said Britain would not curb what he termed a malicious campaign, noting U S goodwill remained intact despite demonstrations and calls for bonds in the United States.
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Irish Republic
United States
House of Commons
Horatio Bottomley
de Valera
Great Britain
Wilson
Bonar Law
William Wedgewood Benn
Bonar Lang
Robert Burton Chadwick
New Orleans
Law
da Vale
Will
London Times Brands Appeal As a Grave Impertinence
A London Times cable from Boston quotes an American congressman group calling Lloyd George’s Irley question appeal impertinent. The dispatch claims the congressmen’s move meddles in British affairs and will be punished at the polls. It asserts the action does not reflect the will of the American people.
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London Times
Limes
Boston
Lloyd George
Chese Congrossmien
Protestant League Decries Act of 88 Members of House
The international protestant league in Pittsburgh denounces the 98 Irish American congressmen who sent a protest to British officials against holding Irish prisoners without trial. The group’s headquarters here issued the statement late last night.
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Protestant League
Pittsburgh
International — Protestant — League
Britain firm on Irish question declared in Lords
In the House of Lords Baron Birkenhead said the government would continue to aid the Irish executive and would not concede Sinn Fein demands. He warned that Sinn Fein aims to undermine British authority with self determination rhetoric and organized opposition.
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London
House of Lords
Ireland
Baron Kenheadsford
Brides to Wear Cotton at Greenwich Wedding
The wedding of the daughter of Ta byont the United iow will take place on May 11. Attendants are requested to wear cotton garments as the protest context and attire guidance are noted by the high court.
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Weihestlon
Tabyont
United Iow
Special train may be used by Carranza in Vera Cruz
El Paso Texas May 6 President Carranza was to leave Mexico City for Vera Cruz today per a Nogales Ariz telegram to La Patria. Reports say rail service to Vera Cruz may be suspended but a special train could be used for the Mexican leader. Federal forces press into Puebla and Sinaloa commanders move toward La Cruz amid unrest. Labor bodies urge bakeries to ease bread shortages as fears of grave disorders grow.
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el Paso
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Mexico City
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Ariz
la Patria
A. Almada
Department of Information and Propaganda
Puebla
Mexico
Pablo Genzales
Angel Flores
Sinaloa
la Cros
Public Must Aid Trolleys Urges Cooperation in Sales
Employes urged to cooperate in selling transportation as a 40 tone trolley ticket and higher revenue by more riders were pressed before about 200 traction workers from across the state at a Connecticut company section of the American Railway association in Stratfield hotel. W. J Flickinger, assistant to the president, stressed that the Connecticut Company's success is the industry’s success and called for concerted effort to sell rides. He noted the new zone system in Bridgeport starts next Sunday and praised public support as vital to the street railway trade. The meeting, led by Manager Gootwin, followed a Bridgeport liner dinner with a program of talks and entertainment.
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American Railway Association
Stratfield Hotel
W. J Flickinger
Bridgeport
Public Utilities Commission
Flickinger
Gootwin
Sacre
Ansonia Man Arrested After Robbery Attempt at Boarding House
Henry Silver, 34, of Ansonia, allegedly robbed a boarding house on Waterview Avenue and threatened to shoot. Patrolman Collins recovered a loaded revolver and unsheathed razor from Silver’s coat. He was charged with breach of peace and carrying concealed weapons, then theft after a gold watch disappeared from David Fleury at the Second Precinct station.
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Henry Silver
Ansonia
Tralman
Joseph Collins
Silver
Elizabeth Martin
Waterview Avenue
David
Callins
Ancer Stor Collins
Wenry
Fleury
Henry
Mrs Samuel Gompers Dies in Washington at 60
Mrs Samuel Gompers, wife of the American labor leader, died in Washington after a long illness. She was about sixty years old and had been married for more than sixty years.
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Samuel Gompers
Washington
Tahar
Coolidge vetoes bill limiting beverages to 2.75 percent alcohol
Boston report states Governor Coolidge vetoed a bill regulating beverage alcohol content to not more than 2.75 percent. The action halts proposed manufacture and sale limits pending further consideration.
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Coolidge
Boston
Carranza May Flee Capital Amid Troop Concentration
Washington reports say Carranza concentrates troops in Mexico City, prompting rebels and some U.S. officers to fear a move to defend the presidency. Reports claim Burguía may lead a large force south to Puebla to attack Gonzales loyalists, while Toluca move is considered.
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Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Mexico Citty
Burguia
Puebla
Pabo Gonzales
Mexico
da la Torre
Toluca
Sonora Troops Prepare for Clash with Govt Forces
AGUA PRIETA SONORA May 4 An advance guard led by staff of General P Ja jas Calles commander of rebel troops in northern Sonora has crossed Pulpito Pass and is setting a camp in Chihuahua. Two thousand Sonora troops left today as preparations for warfare near Carranga strongholds near completion.
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Agua Prieta
Sonora
P. Ja Jas Calles
Toops
Pulpito Pass
Chihuahua
Caltes
Carranga
Bridgeport Census Figures To Be Announced Today
Census figures due to be released in Washington estimate Bridgeport population around 175000. Local munitions manufacturing, including the Remington plant, drew residents here, so population is expected to rise rather than fall when the figures are published.
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Bridgeport
Remington
Fridgeport
Anner
Ball Rens Amuck at Jersey City Ferry House
A chaotic scene at Jersey City ferry house ends with a ball ransacking the area and a person missing in the river. Eyewitnesses report May bustle, passengers scattering, and a disruption near the front doors. Police say the mystery man vanished into the river as boats maneuvered nearby.
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Ball Rens Amuck
Jersey City
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