Infant Abandoned Near Scene of Brutal Murder
Curiosity drew Theodore Hoyt to the Rooster shore where a mutilated man’s body was found. He discovered an infant wrapped in a woman’s skirt near the murder scene, supporting theories of a woman’s involvement. State Police and local officers investigated a handkerchief with an embroidered M, a tailors-made knife found in the torso, and signs of a staged blaze. Medical examiners noted multiple assailants and brutal mutilation, with the victim’s clothing and a New England knife linked to unknown suspects.
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Phore Hoyt
Theodore Hoyt
King’s Highway
Frank Virelli
Lidyuvell
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Hoyt
Mullins
Scott
Golden Hill Street
Ant Virelli
State Police
George F
Offiere
Eant Virelli
Newn
Conn
Aer Cov Glenn Found Dead in Bed in Ipeg
May 16. Robert B., former governor of North na and member of the Monasgreater waterways cam a, was found dead in bed at the Royal Alexandra hotel. The report notes the unidentified cause and mentions officials investigating.
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Glenn
Ipeg
Robert B
Northna
Monasreater Waterways Cama
Oyal Alexandra Hotel
Sunday Post claims delivery issue with Barnum 6100 line
A reader reports trouble receiving the Post papers via the Barnum 6100 line. The note implies delivery delays or misrouting and asks for clarification on service status and resolution steps.
Wood Johnson Fight in Oregon
Political observers focus on Vermont Pennsylvania and Oregon primaries with Oregon seen as most significant for Johnson and Wood. Vermont contest favors Woods as sole entrant while Pennsylvania also features Woods. Johnson is not a candidate there.
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Wood-Johnson
Oregon
Washington
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Carranza Flees Into Mountains as Army 15 Routed
Rebels seize rich plunder including gold and silver bars. The pursuit follows a rout after clashes near decisive engagements. Cars, trains, and prisoners cited among captured loot and equipment.
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Carranza
Carranza flees to Vera Cruz amid major rebel victory
Reports from Obregon headquarters say Carranza is fleeing into the Vera Cruz mountains via Petrole, with 2000 prisoners taken, 24 trains seized, four artillery pieces, 200 machine guns, and large quantities of arms and gold. Fighting began near Rinconada, three hours of heavy action followed by Carranza abandoning trains for automobiles escorted by 500 cavalry. Rebels claim rout of Carranza forces and destruction of government stores. Carranza seeks safe conduct and potential aid from foreign powers, possibly the United States, to establish a new capital.
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Mexico City
Laredo
Texas
Carranza
Vera Cruz
Petrote
Guadalupe Sanchez
Obregon
Rinconada
Carranzs
Artomobiles
Carranz
State Department
Mexico
United’ S States
Mistaken raid at Fourth District GOP Club ends in poker game
Patrolman James R. Foley received a tip about a gambling game at a club on State Street and Colorado. He entered the Fourth District GOP club by mistake, found a round poker table with money and chips, and prepared to place a pinching pursuit. The scene drew in several Republican officials before clarification came.
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James R. Foley
State Street
Colorado Avenue
G. O. P. Bailiwick
Gume
Ipley
Bose
Fourth District
Idoor
Hills
Former Acrobat Milbauer Found Dead in Suspected Gas Poisoning
Joseph F Milbauer 40 known as Joe LaRex, died at his home from suspected gas poisoning. Acrobatic performer with years on stage, later worked as a ship fitter. Parents and six siblings survive. Funeral set for Tuesday 8:30 am with high mass at St Joseph's German Church and burial at St Michael's Cemetery.
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Joe LaRex
Ih Street
Es Ml
Milbauer
Joseph Milbater
Chomag
Walter Victory
Tenry Wood
Geores Geldsmith
Davenport McCarrick
James Clinton
St. Joseph's German Church
St. Michael’s Cometary
Edict Expected Within 48 Hours To Ease Freight Jam
Washington May 16 government action anticipated within 48 hours to break a nation wide freight logjam. The Interstate Commerce Commission reportedly would order priority shipments for food fuel and perishables and bar dead freight to speed essential goods. Railroads urged rapid action and coordinated with the railroad car service committee to target supplies where most needed.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Commission
American Railroad Car Service Committee
Faica
Treasury
Carpenters Union Pushes Union-Made Caskets
Washington May 16 A proposal from local union 262 San José California urges that Carpenters Union members be buried only in caskets bearing the union label. The amendment to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America constitution is submitted to labor headquarters for sanction.
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Washington
Carpenters
San José
California
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Victim of Holdup Men in Hospital
Fred Winter of 1240 Pairfield Avenue lies in Bridgeport hospital with fractures of both jaws and a possible skull fracture after a Saturday night holdup. Relatives say two attackers clubbed him at Airfield Avenue and Yale Street, escaping with a gold chain and $18 in cash.
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Fred Winter
Pairfeld Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
Winter
Airfield Avenue
Yale Street
Redgate suspension debate prompts action call
Redgate's supporters press for decisive action as the superintendent remains suspended for over a month. A show of force by city officials is anticipated tonight with possible recommendations to commend John P. Halpin William Buckley and Sergeant Joseph Coughlin for aiding in the capture of convicted counterfeiter Charles Durand.
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Alice
John H. Redgate
Redgate
John P. Halpin
Wiliam Buckley
Joseph
Coughlin
Charles Durand
Fierce Fighting on Polish Front Reported
A Moscow dated wireless dispatch reported fierce fighting on the Polish front and villages burned with grain destroyed. The message urged Russians and the proletariat to refrain from aiding the Poles and to avoid actions that could assist their attacks.
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London
Moscow
Chedesputch
Railway Workers Voice Fears Over Wage Delay
The seventeen railroad brotherhood leaders warn the nation of growing disruption in transportation as wage demands loom. They cite a car shortage, reduced track walkers, and widespread undernourishment among workers and families, urging the railroad labor board toward a swift fair decision.
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Ghicago
United States
Switzerland Votes for League of Nations in Open Air Referendum
Berne May 16. Swiss voters approve joining the League of Nations by a narrow margin, about 406000 to 300000. The historic plebiscite drew massive turnout with women in national dress and militia pathways guiding ballots. Officials warn of potential civil strife if result failed. International reaction noted, including U.S. Senate support.
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Associated Preas
Switzerand
Iin
League of Nations
League
Jthé
jThe
Aludori
Uricanton
Winttorm
Switzerland
Germany
France
Europe
America
United States Senate
Trolley Hits Jitney as Passengers Escape
A southbound trolley struck a jitney on Main Street near Fairfield Avenue last night just after 10:80. The jitney swerved into trolley tracks to gain right of way, damaging the left side and front. Three passengers aboard the bus suffered injuries described as severe.
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Fairfield Avenue
Amausine
Tront
Police Sergeant Slain as Mob Fires From Hidden Barricade
In Londonderry on May 16 a riot between Sinn Feiners and loyalists left Police Sergeant Dennis Moroney, chief of the citys special criminal department, fatally shot in the right lung. James McCafferty and District Inspector McDonagh were wounded as rioters fired from behind barricades while assaults continued near Carlisle Square and the Great Northern station. Police charged the mob and troops restored order after theatergoers were forced to barricade Empire theatre doors.
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Associated Press
Jorderry
Dennis Moroney
Special Criminal Department
Londonderry
James McCafferty
McDonagh
Wood
John McCallion
Sinn
Cafferty
Carlisle Square
Stoni
Empire Theatre
Soos
Red uprising feared in Germany politics and plots
Berlin reports a broad communistic plot to disrupt Reichstag elections with attacks on polling sites and ballot boxes. If elections favor the Bourgeoisie, planners may trigger uprisings in central provinces to establish soviets nationwide. Authorities monitor developments while avoiding immediate repression. A warrant against General Von Luettwitz for high treason is noted by Leipzig court officials.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Germany
Morgen Post
von Luettwitz
App
Leipsic Supreme Court
Arnstein Held in Jail as Bond Case Grows
Nicky Arnstein surrendered in New York on bonds totaling 7.2 million dollars and spent Sunday in Ludlow Street jail with his wife Fanny Brice visiting. He faces an indictment for criminally receiving 42 thousand dollars worth of stolen Crucible Steel certificates from Clark Childs and Company in October. Bail amounts remain unresolved after a prior 75 thousand dollar bail and a 26 thousand dollar extra set by Federal Judge Knox. An order requiring him to explain why he did not answer questions before the Federal Commissioner was issued. The article also notes the Take Grafton wreck off Mounts Bay Cornwall with crew safe.
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New York
W. Icky
Arnstein
Ludlow Street
Fanny Brice
Clark, Childs and Company
Knox
Tome
Gilchrist
San 5
Myers
Surety Company
Rival Riots Renewed in Londonderry as Factions Clash
BELFAST May 16 Rioting renewed in Londonderry Sunday evening with rival factions exchanging fire across the city. Police withdrew from 4:30 pm to after midnight as Unionist ex-soldiers in masks took control. Carlisle Road pedestrians were driven from the street. A former soldier named Doherty was shot dead.
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Belfast
Londonderry
Carlisle Road
Doherty
Hunger Strikers Leave London Hospital After Rations Dispute
Thirty four hunger strikers formerly from Wormwood Scrubbs released from custody and treated at Marylebone infirmary in London abandoned the hospital Sunday group protest against alleged ration shortages. The Mail reports ordinary rations failed due to a sick steward new patients and the strikers refused improvised rations.
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Toxcon
Linn Feig
Wormwood Scriabe
Maryleborig Infirma
London
UN Feiners
Maynooth Town Hall and Court House Blown Up
An explosion early Saturday morning destroyed the town hall and court house in Maynooth, about 15 miles west northwest of Dublin. The buildings, owned by Lord Frederick Fitzgerald, were reportedly to house military forces. the blast shook every house in town.
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Belfast
Ireland
Maynooth
Dublin
Frederick Fitzgeral
Levi P Morton Former Vice President Dies at Home
Levi P Morton, former vice president and governor, died at his home in Rhinebeck on his 98th birthday eve. The aged statesman, associated with Benjamin Harrison, passed away at 8 30 oclock tonight at Evlerslie estate, after a long public career in U S politics.
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Morton
Dent
United States
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Benjamin Harrison
New York
Evlerslie
Rhinebeck- on-Hudson
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