Army reorganization bill trimmed in conference
Washington reports the conference cut the National Guard federalization and universal training plans. The bill would set a 257000 strong regular army including the Philippines Scouts, keep the National Guard on current terms, and create an enlisted reserve for civilian service with three year enlistments. World War veterans may enlist for one year.
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Washington
Max
Senate
National Guard
Saugatuck Postmaster Convicted of Mail Embezzlement
New Haven May 27 Judge E S Thomas fines Irving Putney former Saugatuck postmaster $1300 and costs for embezzlement on the mails after reopening the case. The court imposed the larger fine allowed by law while citing the missing funds.
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New Haven
Irving Putney
Saugatuck
E. S. Thomas
Mason Defends Bonus Bill as He Accuses Baruch of Theft
Washington May 27 Advocates of the soldier bonus bill prepared to block all legislation until the measure advances Speaker Mason a Republican from Illinois charged that B M Baruch stole 50 million dollars of war profits on copper. He urged the attorney general to sue Baruch. Mason spoke amid Democratic silence.
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Washington
House
Mason
Milnois
Rade
Murphy
Mr. Mason
Henry T. Rainey
Illinois
B. M. Baruch
Barney Baruch
United States
President Wilson vetoes G C P peace plea
President Wilson vetoed the Republican peace resolution, calling it an dishonorable pact and saying it would dishonor the United States. He argued the measure omits essential aims and would imply withdrawal from the war’s motives and safeguards.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
James Osborne Wright Dies in Roosevelt Hospital
James Osborne Wright, 68, of Fairfield, long known as an authority on art and books, died yesterday at Roosevelt Hospital New York. A commuter to war era, he is survived by his wife Mabel Wright. Private services will be held at his late home Sunday afternoon.
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James Oxborne Wrizkit
Quewas Road
Fairfield
Roosevelt Hospital
New Tory
Mabel Osgoon
Wright
British Fleet Sent to Londonderry May 27 Dispatch
A Dublin dispatch reports that two British ships have reached Londonderry on May 27 as part of a British naval movement. Details on the vessels and purpose remain unclear in the fragment.
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Londonderry
Saya Spatch
Dublin
Mrs Tomaszkiewicz Acquitted on Insanity Verdict
Northampton Mass May 27 a jury found Mrs Ada Tomaszkiewicz not guilty by reason of insanity in the murder case of her husband Andrew Tomaszkiewicz.
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Northampton
Mass
Iby Towson
Adaa Tomaszkierwica
Andrew
Prohibition plank settles at Republican Chicago convention
Chicago dispatch reports party leaders decided no wet or dry plank and no pay modification in the platform. Wood leads with 153 instructed delegates to Johnson's 109, Lowden 74, as 40,000 visitors target Chicago for the convention.
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Ludas
Samuel A. Parkin
Wishington
Naval Committee
National Committee
Hiram W. Johnson
Concord
N. Ca
Invilego
Johnson
Leonard Wood
Frank O. Lowden
Trera
The
Information Bureau
Presbyterians Quit Interchurch Movement
In PeilaDelphia on May day session of the general assembly voted to withdraw Presbyterian support from the Interchurch World Movement. The budget was cut from 100 000 to 400 000 and a reorganized plan was approved. An executive commission will donate 100 000 for the coming year to aid the movement only while reorganized and used for operating expenses as a going concern.
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Peiladelpaia
Presbyterian Char
United States of America
Interchurch World Movement
New Era
Asvern
General Assembly
Merritt Reappears After Bronchial Attack Recovery
Rep Schuyler Merritt returns to the House after two weeks confinement with bronchial illness. The Washington dispatch reports his fresh appearance signaling renewed public service effort and relief among colleagues.
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Rep
Merritt
Washington
Schyayler Merritt
House N? Representatives
Wroneliss
Priest Urges Court to Allow Crilly Divorcee to Marry
Rev John I Cherry rector of St Patricks Roman Catholic Brooklyn asks the Supreme Court to let Crilly, long separated, remarry after years of a life free of drinking. He urges a union with Miss Agnes Lynch, arguing happiness for both and noting Crilly and his former wife have not remarried in the church.
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John I. Cherry
Patria
Brooklyn
Supreme Court
Crily
Orillynd
Agnes Lynch
Lara
Crilly
Misa Lynch
Shep
Arrest Eighteen In Gaming Raid
A pool room and cigar store at 918 Warren Street were raided at 1 D'elocsast night by Lieutenants Tobay Barwon and Policemen Foster and Murphy. The proprietor Michael Ducas and eighteen frequenters were arrested as alleged gambling house operators and patrons, with cards seized and money confiscated. Several earlier raids and prior complaints tied to the establishment are noted.
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Warren Street
Assailant of Little Freed on 3000 Bail in Bridgeport
FP J w Whvett of Charles street was arrested after a game taer threw hit a fellow syorker Gevorne Tuittle 24. bail set in Sertous Condition. Lakelet remained critical in Bridgeport hospital. Police say an argument over the possession of 2 torches led to the incident.
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Buinout
Watch on Bergdoll escapee tightens at ports
Philadelphia draft dodger Bergdoll is pursued as authorities in Connecticut and port collector James Lawrence McGovern coordinate to monitor vessels clearing for foreign ports. A description of the escaped prisoner has been issued and surveillance is heightened to prevent escape.
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Grover Cleveland
Bergda
Philadelphia
Connecticut
James Larence McGovern
Milford man named to state embalmers board
Governor Huthamb tonay in Hartford appoints George J. Smith of Milford to the state board of examiners of embalmers for three years from July 4, 1920. He replaces Thomas W. O'Keefe whose term ends that date. Governor reappoints 2 P Jones of Winchest ay as no member of the board.
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Hartford
Conn
Huthamb Tonay
George J. Smith
Milford
Ainta Board of Examiners
Em-Balmers
Thomas Wi. O'Keefe
2. P. Jones
Winchesay
Tucey Guilty Of Mine Daughter In Frat Death
New York May 27 Marla Tucey found guilty by a jury of mine daughter in her sister's death at a frat event. The sentence to range from ten to twenty years imprisonment was pronounced tonight.
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New York
Marla Tuce
Alleged Bank Robber Caught Here after 2 Years' Search
Police nabbed Charles Goodwin in Portland Maine after a two year manhunt in Cuba and the United States. The fugitive, once an ironworker in Bridgenork, allegedly robbed a bank with three accomplices, used nitro and a river sloop escape, and was identified via a police drawing before his noon arrest yesterday.
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Charles M. Goodw
Portland
Maine
Maint Desert
Iland
Washburn
Cuba
Goodwin
United States
Garlogs
Bridgenork
Charles
Land
Denounce Arrest of Russians in Bridgeport Cruelty Probe
Report by National Popular Government Combine denounces Justice Department actions in Bridgeport arrests of 63 Russian workers on Nov 8 1913. Prisoners faced five months solitary confinement in Hartford jail and Deer Island with harsh cells and minimal care. Some released after bail. others moved to Deer Island amid wider alleged abuses.
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D. C
Department of Justice
Brigeport
Justice Department
Smpke
Bridgeport
Department of Tus- Lige
Department of Tuition
Hartford
Department of Jushu
Department of Labor
Nes Mavliy
Laula I Post
Hartford Jad
Deer Island
Simeon Nalkhnet
Peter Juscanton Dimitroft
First Ante Inwood Campaign Details Hidden Funds
Senate probe reveals plans to back W G McAdoo and lists early campaign money roles. Testimony shows contributions to Harding Coolidge Butler and others, with cashiers checks and personal notes tied to General Wood’s circle. King recalls raising funds and distributing small sums across states and a nationwide publicity push.
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Senate
W. G. McAdoo
John T. King
Leonard Wood
Dan R.hanna
Cleveland
Harding
Ohio
Coolidge
Massachusetts
Nicholas Murray Butler
New York
Kings
Hils
Abilly
Calonal Proce
Wood
Hlm
Major Hooker
Dan Janine
King
evAnd
William Lace
General Wood
Frick
Porirene
Ohilo
Wood Folnd
Procters
Jim
Reed
Kuta
Wrom
Oregon
Nez Dragka
Florida
Georgia
Alassachusetts
Nebraska
P. Cor
Plorida
George We Bean
Rascoe _ Pickett
Massey
Chusatts
Robert Bottomley
Johnson Linked to Inquiry Hurdles GOP Field
Chicago May 27 The Republican nomination race narrows as Johnson faces Senate probe findings on campaign spending. Governor Lowden’s supporters insist he remains the sole frontrunner unscathed, while Wood’s backers contend the scandal weakens his bid and Carter and other contenders gain.
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Chicago
Leonard Wood
Hiram Johnsen
Johnson
Senate
Lowden
Fou Yhr
Wood
Washington
30000 Want Seats At Labor Debate
Governor Allen reports 34009 applications for seats for a labor debate in New York. Samuel Gompers will participate, traveling by special train to deliver part of his argument. The event aims to showcase labor issues ahead of the gathering tomorrow.
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Allen
CIVY
New York
Samuel Gompers
Gompere
New England For Edwards, Governor Says
Campaign headquarters in New York May 27 announced Edwards of New Jersey will receive 63 votes from New England delegates at the convention. Edwards' headquarters statement says he will have the support of more than half of Massachusetts delegates and will gain the backing of delegates from New England.
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New York
Edward J. Edwards
New Jersey
New England
Edwards
Massachusetts
Paper delivery alert for Bridgeport Telegram and Post readers
If you fail to receive the Bridgeport Telegram Evening Post or Sunday Post, or if your paper is not delivered on time, this notice reminds readers to report missed delivery to the circulation desk and seek replacement or assistance.
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