Soviet Reply Challenges Powers but British See Basis for Negotiations
In Genoa May 1 1920 the Russian answer to allied terms for recognition is deemed not satisfactory by most delegations. Britain sees potential for discussion and possible negotiation, while France will relay the document to Paris for decision. Italy hopes the Russian views can form a basis for talks, as Moscow pushes for recognition and a mixed approach to commerce between capitalist and communist states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Steffens
Genoa
Paris
M. Bakovsky
Moscow
Russia
Atgq
Louis Barthou
Diord- George
Eaward
Marthou
Celeration
Pariat
Signor Schanzer
Economic Conference
Furthey
Dail Still Seeks Peace Formula in Recess
Dublin May 11 Associated Press reports the Dail Eire session lasted under an hour as peace talks stall. Republicans demand no terms acknowledging the Angle-Irish treaty or its Dail endorsement, while Fianna failures push for adjournment to allow a new peace effort. Peace committee to return by next Wednesday with no definite truce settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Associated Press
Dail Eireann
Dail Firiann
Peace Committee
Seamus Robinson
Tipperary
Harry Boland
Existance
Two Giant Stills Captured In Two Raids at New Haven
In New Haven on May 11, state prohibition officers raided 203 and 205 Wallace street, seizing a 909 gallon stills, two 20 gal stills, one 50 gallon still, and 1,909 barrels of Alkel Rub ready for distillation, plus 300 gallon stills and 35 one gallon cans at 205 Wallace. No arrests reported. owners sought by Enforcement Agent Edward Doolan and others under Chief Jonathan Eno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Wallace Street
Foota
Edward Bdoodan
George Goldberg
East Haven
Pillar Enforcement
Wallace Eet
Doolan
Bridgeport
Reid
Jonathan Eno
Agenty Doolan
Jamey I. Fowler
Stewart W. Hinman
Edward 3. Flaherty
Victor Wardwell
Ourvell
Spanish War Vets Seek Deportation of Lady Astor
Passaic N J May 11 The General Alburt camp Spanish American War veterans adopted a resolution asking the Federal Government to deport Lady Astor as an undesirable alien after a discussion of charges that G A R members were insulted by her speeches during her visit to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passaic
N. J
Lady Astor
General Alburt
Indicted union leaders deny guilt after Chicago riots
Eight labor union leaders named in true bills face charges tied to the slaying of police lieutenant Terrence Lyons as raids shut down union HQs. The defendants Mader Murphy and Shea, once leaders in the Building Trades, Gas Workers and teamsters unions, deny involvement while authorities call the violence a reign of terror akin to Haymarket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Terrence Lyon
George B. Gorman
Atorney- Amon
Mr. Gorman
Fred Mader
Building Trades Coung
Tim Murphy
Gas Workers’ Union
Cornelius
Con
Chicag
Kickham Scanlan
Toa Joon David
Haymarket
Scanlan
Criminal Court
Mader
Shea
Murphy
Grang
Pententiary
Maseaere
Mey
Hay Market Square
David
Knowle
Informa Ulon
Bridgeport Men Nominated for Directorships
Bridgeport nominees for the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce director positions were panned by the nominating committee. The slate includes former Governor Alarcus FH Mol hem, Theodore Bodunwein of New London, Rev. Dr. William Horace Day of Bridgeport, Arthur R. Kimball of Wetherbury, TP. N. Belding of Rockville, Henry M. Shratenders of New Haven, Walter G. Cowles of Hartford, Charles B. Cook of Hartford, James J. Moran of New Haven, Joseph W. Alsop of Avon, and B. D. Pierce Jr. of Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Havet
Walter G. Cowles
Hartford
Charles B. Cook
James 3. Moran
New, Haven
Joseph WW. Alsop
Avon
B. D. Pierce, Jr
Bridgeport
School Board Proposes Alternative Plan For High School
The School Board outlines an 12 to 14 change plan to ease overcrowding if state rulings block use of Star Shirt factory or Remington dormitories. Proposed options include building a new facility on East Side or converting portable classrooms and temporary placements in other city schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoo
State Board of Education
Ster
Remington City
Common Council
Lynn W. Wilson
Wiliam McLaughlin
Wilson
McLaughlin
Sthoa
Star Strict
Manuel
Alfred EB. Vences
Veness
Acion Board
Veness Deine Algermen Usena C. la Kelly
Thomas F. Doherty
Twilibert Sanford
Alfred J. Knaps
Board of Education
City Normal School
Normal School
Howard
Challenger
Morma
Ghalenger
Bank Commissioner Sturgess Resigns in Hartford
In Hartford on May 11 Everesta Sturgess of New Mitford resigned as state Bank Commissioner to take the presidency of the Eastern Bankers Corporation in New York, effective June 1. He is 56, with a banking career dating back to 3 years at the First National Bank of New Milford and prior service as state bank commissioner since 1925 under former Governor Holcomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wartford
Everesta Sturgess
New Mitford
State Banke
Lak
Eastern Bankers Corporation
New York
Sturgeay
Wen
First National Bank of
New Milford
Holcom
State Bank Vcosamisaigner
Patronage row splits Democratic Fifth District drive
Bridgeport officials report a split over patronage as the Bridgeport Financial Federation seeks 114100.90 to complete the Community Chest goal. Pledges reached 244008.76 with daily gains, spotlighting contributions from blind craftsman to unemployed families and local businesses, amid an ongoing survey of area social agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic
Bridgeport Financial Federation
Ferapres
Eliminary
Mercantile Canves
Vanvaseer
Ing
Corlunara
Pervasser
Hal
Cmmunikation Society
Organization Society
Crawford Laundry
Reelovell & Co
Cavern Minch
Bethlehem Steel Buys Lackawanna Steel Company
News of Bethlehem Steel’s agreed purchase of Lackawanna Steel, using Bethlehem seven percent preferred and exchangeable bonds, halted trading before close and sent Wall Street into a rally. The deal, announced by Eugene G Grass, sparked a broad market response with Republic Iron, Midvale, and several other firms edging higher as the merger outlines a six or seven company consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Preas
Lackawanna, Steel Company
Lackawenna
Bethlehem Brall Corporation
Bethelhem
Trass
Eugene G. ‘Grass
Bethlehem Organizaion
Wailbirast
Lackawanna Steel
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Stes
Republic Iron and ‘Steel Coramung
Midvale Steel Company
Lancawinno
Wise
Republic
Midvale
Thomas L. Chadbourne
Mercer
Lackawanna Company
Woul
Midvala
Youngstown Sheet
Thhe
Brier Hill Steal Company
Trand Steel Company
Sice and
Disability Award Sets Precedent in Waterbury Case
May 1 192? A compensation commissioner in Waterbury established a new standard for disability benefits. Vincent Mascotta vs American Pin Company held that a laborer injured at work may receive benefits based on his daily wage during disability, even if the factory operated on a six day week. The company plans an appeal to the Supreme Court. Mascotta worked four days a week and sought half pay after six days of illness. the commissioner ruled in Mascotta’s favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Frederick M. Williams
Vincent Mascotta
American Pin Company
Pivard
Supreme Court
Fifth District Democratic Club votes to disband after stormy meeting
At a heated Wood Avenue gathering the Fifth District Democratic Club resolved to disband after a two hour tirade against the district patronage committee. Members disputed patronage distribution and the five man committee faced criticism, with support remaining for the prevailing arrangement. The patronage panel includes Michael H Small William BheCombe Joseph Mongrein W H Keefe and Alderman Alfred Veness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth District
Wood
Chalas
Committee of Five
Michael H. Small
Democratic Town Committee
William BfeCombb
Joseph Mongrein
W. H Keefe
Irs
Fifth District Demoscratic Club
Alfred Flg Veness
Common Council
Railway Workman Dies From Injuries In Yard
Robert Green a 55 year old employe of the New Hayes Railroad died at St. Vincent's Hospital from severe injuries after being crushed beneath a moving train in the yards at the foot of Kiefer street. He was taken to the hospital by Dr. J F Walsh. The accident occurred yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Green
Lindley Street
New Hayes Railroad
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Kiefer Street
J. F Walsh
Howard Avenue
State
Yester
Maurice Rosenbaum
Lenox Avenun
James Totta
Hamilton Street
Tia
Gt. Vincent’s Hospital
Walsh
Elizabeth Pusito
Putnam Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Gharley Zink
Boston Avenue
Gharles Riley
Morshouse Avenue
de. Joan T. TH. Bowers
Hin
Senate introduces amnesty bill in Washington
May 11 in Washington, Senator Ladd of North Dakota introduced a bill granting amnesty to about 113 federal prisoners held for violations of wartime espionage laws. The measure excludes cases of spying or communicating with the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Senaator Ladd
Worth Dakota
Disunion Duplicity at Local Club Meeting Ends in Suspension
Charges of factional split within the club surrounded a contentious gathering. Allegations that some members earned 25 cents an hour while others drew four dollars a day sparked attacks on Michael K. Small and pointed criticism of King men favored for district posts. Amid shouts of order and Democratic loyalty questions, the meeting ended with a vote to suspend rules and a plan to auction pool table and chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phronage
Voeiens
Small
Iittle
Michael K. Small
I Bers
McComb
Democrateys
Machnty
Queni
Sheen
Desi J
Syail
Watn
Woman Rescued After Half Hour in Water
A New York woman, Mrs Charles Simons, clung to a rope at the New Has Trap Rock Co dock off 208 Honsonic avenue in Pequonnock river for about thirty minutes amid frigid water and danger of drowning. Passersby summoned rescue teams from Emergency hospital and fire headquarters. she was revived and taken to St Vincents, expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Simmons
Tonic Avenue
Hopital
Pequonnock Riv
Charles Simons
New York
New Has Trap Rock Co
Honsalonic Avenue
St. Vincents
Simmons
Trap Rock Company
Hem
Docie Ty
Duspuay
J. PF. Walsh
Patrick Connéll
Emers
Gency Hospital
Mem
Chemical Company
Mon
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National Information Bureau
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New York School of Social Work
National Information Bureau, Inc
Misa Johnson
United States
Mas Johnson
Loca
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Travelers
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Bethlerem Steel
Lackawanna
Wall ST
Lackawanna Sears
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Lie
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