Six New York School Teachers Linked to Communist Party
New York City officials announce that six public school teachers in the city are members of the Communist Party of America. Names were not disclosed. State Deputy Attorney General Berger says membership cards were found during raids on radical headquarters. Teachers admitted familiarity with communist principles but denied teaching them to students.
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New York
Communist ‘Party of America
Berger
Luck! Legislative Committee
Noted authoress assails Lusk committee in utopia of reform
Beatrice Forbes-Robertson Hale a famed actress author and lecturer spoke at a United Church Community Forum last night calling the Lusk Committee's investigations of radical activities "silly business" and urging a nondeportation course. She warned the press may inflame radicals and predicted a bloodless revolution in England toward a limited socialist government within ten years. Hale contrasted Labour with Conservative and Liberal factions, arguing Labour opens to brain workers and aims for a broader, more radical internationalism.
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Beatrice Forbes-Robertson Hale
United Chur
Lusk Legilative
Ww. CW
Bir
Pngland
United States
Reds
England
Lloyd- George
Hevis
Congress
Liberal Party
Resent Coalition
Labor Party
Coalition
McCormack Cancels Poll Concert Because of Cold
Nearly five thousand people waited yesterday at Polls theatre for tenor John McCormack whose manager Charles Wagner cited a sore throat and severe cold as the reason for canceling the show. The concert was rescheduled for Sunday afternoon November 24 with all tickets from yesterday valid for the new date.
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McCormack
Forcert
Jamesl. Metrovern
Vox
Charles L. Wagner
MaCormack
Masseve
Stratfield Hotel
Wagner
Rudolph Steinert
Wagroet
Lynchburg
Oye Terday
Mr. Wagner
Russian Army in Full Retreat as Yudenitch Quits
Russian northwestern army, led by General Yudenitch, is retreating from Yamburg toward Narva with troops entering Estonia. Estonian authorities plan to disarm Yudenitch forces and rumors say Yudenitch has resigned. the change may be to avoid internment.
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Yudenitch
Esthenia
Heusingfors
Associated Press
Yudenlich
Yamburg
Narva
Gulf of Finland
Lownox
Videniteh
Mall
Talsingfors
Laidoner
Tdeniteh
Hathonia
Reval
Yudeniten
Norife
Nisaroiv
Yudenitra
Bathonia
Harvard Observatory scouts faint stars with biweekly photographs
Cambridge, Mass. Harvard College Observatory began a systematic search for new stars led by acting director I Bailey. Biweekly photographs chart newly found stars and magnitudes. Since starting, eighteen new stars have been discovered in the Milky Way. Cooperation with Kapteyn aids studies down to the 11th to 16th magnitudes, about 10 000 times fainter than naked eye visibility, estimated at 100 million such stars.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard College Observatory
I. Bailey
Isiley
Kapteyn
Groningen
Holland
Troops to Withdraw From West Virginia Coal Fields
Federal troops assigned to strike duty in southern West Virginia coal fields will be withdrawn from the state early Tuesday, according to an authentic source. The move comes as security concerns ease and local authorities prepare to assume full control of the area. Charleston dispatch reports the planned withdrawal dates and implications for ongoing labor tensions.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Joint Conference of Miners and Operators Today
Washington November 5 The wage scale talks in the soft coal industry continue with both sides ready to resume discussions. John J. Lewis challenges Secretary Wilson on a proposed sixty percent increase and miners press for a six hour day with minimal down time. Operators from outside central fields show caution awaiting a final settlement in the region.
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Washington
Buffalo
Anderson
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
John J. Lewis
Wilson
Sul
Inew
Taawis
Lewis
Two Held for Zollo Death in Derby
Coroner finds Antonio Valentino and Aniello Criscusso, both of Derby, criminally responsible for the death of Salvatore Zolla of Madison in Derby on October 29. Valentino owed Zolla $140 on a note. the note was on Zollo and removed after the murder. Both men are held in New Haven county jail.
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New Haven
EM Mix
Antonio Valentino
Aniello Criscusso
Derby
Salvatore Zolla
Madison
Alrsonia
Valentino
Zolla
Zollo
Crigcuclo
Admiral Sims Hissed At Irish Meeting In New York
An overflow audience at the Lexington opera house hissed Admiral Sims at an Irish meeting protesting British military autocracy in Ireland. Justice Collins charged Sims with political motives, citing recent magazine articles about Irish American sailor tensions. A theft at Gold and Middle streets saw Fredericis Porter lose his automobile and driver's license while at the theater.
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New York
Admiral Sims
Lexington Opera
Ireland
Cornelius J. Collins
Predericis S. Porter
Iranisian Avenue
Gold
Middle Streets
Post and Telegram Offices Move to New Middle Street Home
The Post Publishing company, publishers of The Bridgeport Telegram, Bridgeport Post and Sunday Post, moved from 49 Cannon Street to 140 Middle Street near Golden Hill. All departments are at the new address, with finishing touches underway. Readers may experience brief delays during the move. telephone remains Bacnum 6100.
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The
Post Publishing Company
Bridgeport Telegram
Bridgeport Post
Sunday Post
Cannon Street
Middle Street
Golden Hill Street
Newsaper
New England
Police Board Set To Meet Tonight For Possible Bray Promotion
A regular meeting of the police commissioners, postponed by Premont Stanley’s absence, will be held tonight. Routine business is on the agenda, no new appointments expected to fill Captain Coley’s vacancy. A sergeant may be promoted to lieutenant, with an appointment to fill the sergeant’s spot. Detective Sergeant James Bray is likely to be named lieutenant by the board tonight.
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Board of Police Commissioners
Premont Stanley
Coley
James Bray
Commutation Revoked for Capt. David A. Henkes
Leavenworth Kansas November report states the 5 year sentence commutation of former United States Army Captain David A. Henkes has been revoked. Henkes resigned when war began claiming he would not fight against his blond relatives in Germany. No reason given for the commutation reversal.
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Leavenworth
Kans
David A. Henkes
United States Army
Henkes
Germany
Michigan’s hero dead arrive at Detroit
The first of Michigan’s World War I heroes who perished in Russia returned home to Detroit on November 16. Sixty eight fallen soldiers were received with honor by a grateful city and commonwealth. They lay in state at the Detroit armory or were with sorrowing mothers and relatives awaiting transport to up-state homes.
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Detroit
Michigan
Russia
Soviet Govt Offers to Return Reds to Russia Protest Claims Brutal Deportations
New York dispatch reports Martens, self-styled ambassador of the Russian Soviet government to the United States, offering to transport Russian citizens to Soviet Russia and protest against unwarranted arrests and violence. He warns deportations would mean certain death for deported radicals and urges U.S. officials to permit departures. He cites mass arrests in New York and promises to present papers, appealing to international law.
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Russia
New York
Tudawig G. A. Ik
Martens
United States
Soviet Russia
Lusk Legislative Committee
Carter Glass Chosen as Virginia Senator
Richmond announces the appointment of Carter Glass as United States Senator to replace the late Thomas S. Martin. Glass, a former Congressman from Lynchburg, will be the sixth change in President Wilsons cabinet, succeeding Treasury Secretary William G. McAdoo.
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Carter Glass
Virginia
Richmond
the Treasury
United States Senate
Thomas S$. Martin
Glass
Leroy Hodges
Davis
Glasa Llvea
Lynchburg
Lfar
Martin
Charlottesville
Congress
Treasury
Washington
William G. McAnee
Wilson
Palmer says Emma Goldman citizen claim false
Attorney General Palmer told a Senate inquiry that Emma Goldman’s claim to American citizenship is invalid and that Alexander Berkman is an anarchist by his own admission. He indicated immigration authorities in New York would likely deport Goldman to Russia. The statement also cites Goldman's age relevance and includes Czolgosz’s confession referencing her influence.
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Washington
Senate
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Palmer
Berkman
Goldman
New York
Ger “Pal
Russia
Mexico Arrests U S Agent In Kidnapping Plot
Mexico City reported U S consular agent in Puebla, William O. Jenkins, arrested on charges tied to a kidnapping scheme with Cordova. Earlier reports said he was cleared of complicity, after ransom payments of 150000 were made, with official statements noting no bearing on his official status.
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Mexico City
Associated Press
William O. Jenkins
United States
Puebla
Uater
Jenkins
Federico Gardova
Cordova
Trumbull Woman Dies of Burns at Hospital
Mrs Katherine Harback of Trumbull died at St Vincent's hospital from burns received at home Saturday afternoon when a large pan of boiling water overturned. She was 55, wife of Andrew Harback, and her death followed the scalding incident at their residence.
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Katherine Harback
Andrew Harback
Trumbull
St. Vincent's Hospital
President Wilson Hitchcock to confer on peace treaty fate
Washington November 16 a conference is planned between President Wilson and Senator Hitchcock to decide the fate of the peace treaty and adjournment plans for the special session. Hitchcock will seek final word on reservations and the form the President will accept as the Senate debates the remaining reservations and possible ratification.
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Washington
Wilson
Hitchcock
Senate
Congress
Reservatlo
Fitchcock
Tontane
Shell Shock Victim Hides and Starves for Two Months
NORFOLK Va Nov 16 Groans under a bungalow at the Hampton Roads naval base disclosed Harry J Harley a third class naval fireman missing two months on the verge of starvation He weighed 61 pounds Warley had served in the army and suffered shell shock He feared punishment after overstaying leave and took refuge inside the building officials said
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Norfolk
Hampton Roads
Harry J. Harley
Philadelniia
Warley
Army
Mexico Denies Aiding Radicals, Denial Issued
Ramon de Negri, Mexican consular general in New York, issued a statement denying any Mexican government links to radical groups in the United States. He noted a prior consul letter endorsing "nationalization" and said federal agents had found no evidence of conspiratorial activity in his correspondence. The remarks followed attention from the U.S. State Department to the letter, which appeared in All Mexico City newspapers on November 6.
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New York
Mexico
Ramon DP
de Negi
State Department
Consul de Negri
Viavia Borquex
AmeXican Senate
Mexico City
POSSE SEARCHES FOR CENTRALIA REDS IN WASHINGTON
A posse of loggers and former soldiers left Centralia Washington for Hannaford valley to pursue Industrial Workers of the World members suspected of aiding in the Armistice day parade shooting. A rancher named John Haney of Tenino was reported dead near a cabin, with surrounding woods guarding the area and risks of further bloodshed as body recovery nears.
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Centralia
Washu
Hannaford Valley
American Legion
W. W
Tohn Haney
Tenino
Washa
Haney
New York Milk Strike Targets High Prices
New York milk consumers plan a three day a week boycott starting tomorrow in greater New York. The action aims to show middle class organization and push for price relief, with exemptions for young children and invalids. Health Commissioner Copeland opposes the move until a fair price plan is proposed.
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New York
Community Councils of National Defence
Albert Shields
Copeland
Fair Price Committee
Loton Horton
Shefield Farms Company
War built houses to be offered for sale by government
Government plans to sell wartime houses built by the United States Housing Corporation. Grasmere and 618 Mr Green sites begin selling this morning. offices open at each development plot with salesmen to explain terms. Purchasers pay 10 cents and 1 percent monthly thereafter. Housing groups will be sold as buyers desire. brick construction, graded grounds, and sidewalks completed. Harry J. Barnes leads the project with Edward Joo Mu phy and William Bartlett as Housing Operation reps. Mrs F Sheehan oversees Grasmere.
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Grasmere
Mr .Green
Dev
P' Chase
Bridgepol Hey
Unite States Housing Corporation
Harry J. Barnes
Stratford
Edward Joo Muphy
William Bartlett
Burnes
Old Mill Green
Mam F. Sheehan
Yncharg Grasmere
Woman Burned Repeatedly Fire Extinguishing Effort
Mrs Anne Unstatter of 397 Williston Street was burned on face neck and hands while firefighters extinguished a blaze of unknown origin that damaged her home yesterday afternoon. Firemen quickly quelled the flames around 4 20 o clock after responding from box 397 at Williston and Binel streets and she was taken to St Vincent's hospital after first aid at the scene.
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Anne Unstatter
Williston Street
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Williston
Binel Street
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