Germany seeks doubling of army to 200000 men
Paris April 21 Germany asked the interallied conference at San Remo to raise the standing army from 100000 to 200000 men under the Versailles terms. The note insists on retaining the general staff and outlines division of forces including twelve infantry divisions, three cavalry divisions, five special brigades, and additional artillery, aircraft, and radio troops.
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Paris
Germany
San Remo
Supreme Council
Foreign Office
NoTiet
Allied Commission of Control
Berlin
Reischwehr
Riel
Interpretation of Will Sought in Connecticut Case
The Allen Property Custodian seeks a Superior Court interpretation of Louis Resovsky’s 1918 will drawn on the same paper as his wife Tate’s. The case, the first in Judge Miller’s office involving a will of a living person, questions whether Tate inherits the property or only holds a life use with relatives in Hungary to receive it later. Attorney Frank E. Jamrory of Stamford represents the estate, which is valued around $4,400.
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Connecticut
Allen
Superior Court
Louis Resovsky
Tate
Hungary
Castellian
Attoiney
Frank E. Jamrory
Stamford
Connecticut Company Responds To Commission Fare Report
The directors of the Connecticut Company discuss their study of the Public Utilities Commission finding on fare collection and rates. They defend their November fare system, aim to preserve rail facilities, and express regret the commission did not allow a trial while noting approval of distance-based fares. They plan to implement the proposed schedules and strive for success.
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Connecticut Company
Public Willides Commission
Strees
Roth
Negotiations with Russian Delegation Suspended
London reports government spokesman Andrew Bonar Lew saying preliminaries were held with the Russian trade delegation and the supreme economic council, but no progress until allied governments decide on several questions raised by the Russians. The issue included whether Maxim Litvinov could accompany them. In New Haven the forecast calls for rain and cloudiness tonight and Thursday with warmer nights ahead.
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London
Andrew Bonar Lew
House of Commons
Copenhagen
Supreme Economic Council
England
Great Britain
Maxim Litvinoff
Bonar Law
Jstore Offers Large Stocks At Gut Prices In Brooklyn
Federal District Attorney Ross announced after talks with major Brooklyn retailers that a large stock of wearing apparel and shoes would be put on sale at reduced prices to aid the government in fighting the high cost of living. Another retailer made a similar promise yesterday.
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New York
Ross
Brooklyn
Johnson Leads Returns In Early Republican Primary Totals
Omaha April 21 partial returns from 236 of 1,849 precincts show Senator Hiram W. Johnson leading the Republican presidential field with 12,000 votes, Wood 4,741, Pershing 5,368, Ross 481. Democratic delegates at large see William Jennings Bryan in sixth among eight, outside Douglas County gains.
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Neb
Hiram W. Johnson
Johnson
Wood
Pershing
Ross
William Jennings Bryant
Douglas County
Wiliam J. Bryan
Hitchcock
Neville
Shalenburg
Nobel
McNeay
Bryan
Stephens
Berg
Thomas
Bishop Blames Reds Victims at Diocese Convent
Boston April 21 Bishop William Lawrence opening the annual convention of the Massachusetts diocese of the Episcopal church condemned workers harmed by railcar and bolshevik agitation. He blamed industry leaders for neglecting workers minds and souls and warned mob passions mirror Russia and U S conditions, noting Boston unrest last winter as proof.
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Boston
William Lawrence
Masachusett
Episcopal Church
Tey
Holsheinem
Russia
Sickness Halts $40,000 Action
Juror Chas. HL Botsford’s illness forces a continuance in the Waterside Mills Co case against HL M. Gillespie. The Stamford suit, seeking $240,000, is moved to allow only 11 jurors and may extend as Botsford cannot return before trial’s end. Gillespie, executor of Frederick Gillespie’s estate, owns property adjoining the mill land. The complaint alleges coal pile ignition caused by the defendant damaged the mills and Gillespie’s buildings.
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Chas. HL Botsford
HL M. Gillespie
Stamford
Waterside Mills Co
Botsford
Gillespie
Frederick FR. Gillespie
MI Co
Noted educator Mariana Sanford dies suddenly
Washington says Mariana Sanford of Minneapolis emeritus University of Minnesota professor died suddenly early today at Senator Nelson's home while attending a Daughters of America Revolution convention. Born in Old Saybrook Connecticut she was 82 and taught history at Swarthmore College. Jacob Muller appointed city hall superintendent succeeding David O Conner who retired after many years of service.
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Mariana Sanford
Minneapolis
University of Minneota
Daughters of American Revolution
Senator Nelson
Minnesota
Miss Sanford
Old Saybrook
Conn
Swarthmore College
Jacob Muller
David O'Conner
Hg Seare
Agreement Reached No New York Strike Return
Washington April 21 Edward McHugh spokesman for striking railroad workers announces an agreement with the railroad brotherhoods. Metropolis district workers will return to work immediately and their case is shifted to the regular brotherhood leaders. Strike leaders denied a board hearing attended seeking assurances on pay reinstatement and seniority without loss of years of service.
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Washington
Railroad Brotherhood
Metropolitan District
New York
Edward McHuch
McHugh
Railroad Imber Board
Strikers Refuse Vote In Chicago Work Return
Chicago April 21 Striking railroad workers in the district declined to vote on returning to work as leaders failed to secure action. New York April 21 Freight traffic slowed by unauthorized strikes, 40 to 50 percent of normal, with passenger service nearly normal again. Spokesman J J Mantell said lines aim to clear freight backlog and resume normal operation by week’s end, denying claims two thirds remaining out.
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New York
Freieht
New Jersey
Jersey City
J.J. Mantell
Uemp
Mantel
Formal Notice of Suspension of Police Superintendent
Formal notice issued by the Board of Police Commissioners suspends Superintendent Redsmte and names Assistant Superintendent Lucahey to act temporarily. The notification provides no reason or further information.
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Sity Clert
Board of Police Commissioners
Redsmte
Lucahey
Theatre seats will cost five dollars next season
New York theater executives announce higher prices for 5 theatre seats due to rising production costs. Charles Dillingham plans $5 orchestra seats for his September musical, while Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. suggests about 3 percent price increase for his next production.
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New York
Lst
Charles Dillingham
Florenz Ziegfeld Jr
2800 Emploees Back At Work In Ansonia Mills
Ansonia Conn April 21 the mills of the American Brass Co opened this morning with 2800 employees reporting for work about 1600 remained out but about 800 of them have left the city it is believed some will return when the trouble is settled most are not likely to come back some have gone to states with relatives or to the old country the return to work was more general than expected.
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Ansonia
Conn
American Brass Co
Old Country
Metal mine workers strike reported in Butte Montana
In Butte Montana on April 21 operators of local mines halted work due to a strike called by the metal mine workers union. No formal demands would be presented to the operators by the union. A newspaper ad noted a strike committee and urged workers to visit offices to learn the published demands including a six hour day wage.
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Butte
Mont
Sicne
Germany Must Fulfill Versailles Treaty Says Koester
Berlin April 21 Adolf Koester new foreign minister in an interview with Vorwaerts today said Germany must strictly fulfill the provisions of the Versailles treaty to secure a revision. He added only the German coalition government is trusted abroad and the entente would not permit a dictatorship of the proletariat. Germany needs foreign trust now more than ever.
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Berlin
Adolf Koester
Return When Increase Comes Freight Yard Strike Relief
A night shift switch and brakemen strike in the East End freight yard causes a pause in work while workers call their stoppage a vacation. They expect to resume when wage and eight hour day demands are settled. Parcel post flows into the baggage area as freight piles up at the dock and yard.
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East End
Beca
Fox Towers Over Brown In Fairfield Court
Former Fairfield Selectman Charles Fox faced Brown in Superior Court over a dispute dating to 1816. Fox, 6 feet tall and about 225 pounds, described defending himself when Brown reached for a gun. Brown seeks $3,000 damages. Brown runs a Fairfield garage and serves as fire department clerk. trial continued at press time.
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Charles & Fox
Fairfield
Sibove
James J. Brown
Brown
Atttorney
Jacob B. Klein
Fox
Curtis
Tug Unable To Make Test On Thick Weather
The navy tug Algorma could not continue stability tests today due to thick weather and fog on the Sound. If conditions improve, the test will be held tomorrow over the government course opposite Smithtown Harbor, Long Island. Tests yesterday were very successful and the machinery was thoroughly tried by naval officers.
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Smithtown Harbor
Long Island
Johnson Named Official Observer at San Remo Conference
Washington April 21 Ambassador Johnson was instructed by the state department to attend the allied conference at San Remo as an official observer for the American government. He will not take part in discussions or deliberations. Cincinnati April 21 George Gibson, manager of the Pittsburgh Nationals, said he could not see the rumored trade of outfielder Carey and pitcher Cooper to the St Louis Cardinals for Doak and Hornsby. He added there was no foundation to the report.
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Ambassdor Johnson
Rome
State Department
San Remo
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George Gibson
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Cooper
Pirates
St Louis Cardinals
Doak
Hornsby
Burns detectives present evidence at secret city meeting
Burns' detectives presented evidence to Mayor Clifford B. Wilson Prosecuting Attorney Alexander L. De Laney and Acting Superintendent Charles A. Suck ley at a secret morning meeting in police headquarters. Two more suspects were arrested in connection with Bridge city's alleged vice trust as City Court adjourned around 10:20 am. Chief Allen Meyers led the Burns' Detective agency briefing during the executive session.
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Burns
Clifford B. Wilson
Alexander L. DeLaney
Charles A. Suckley
Vice Trust
Bridge
Allen €. Meyers
Burns’ Detective Agency
Difford B. Wilson
Luckley
Wilson
Jeansie
Allen C. Meyers
Burns Agency
Bridgepont
Alexander I. Delaney
May Wilson
Lafayette Street
South Avenue
Wayhut Sinking Reports and Coastal Rescue Efforts
A U S steamer Wayhut sinks at 47 N, 7 W as a tug proceeds to assist. Queenstown wireless said the Anglo Saxon would rush to aid the American vessel. London report dated April 21 notes a sinking ship SOS. May Wilson, held since Saturday, faces further court action in Bridgeport amid ongoing Burns cases with detectives expected to testify.
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Ieva Shipping Agency
Queenstown
London
Wage Demands If Living Costs Are Not Cut
A Machinists Hall mass meeting declared wage increases will be demanded from all metal workers unless living costs drop. Speakers blamed artificial shortages by U S manufacturers for high prices and cited government reports showing destroyed usable material to prevent price declines. Proposed new wage scale includes $1 per hour for tool and die makers, 20 cents for machinists, and 30 percent for unskilled workers.
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Machinists’ Hall
United States
Valvoline Oil Co Appeals City Tax Assessment
Valvoline Oil Co of Bridgeport appeals to the Superior court over the city tax on its Seaview avenue property claiming the valuation is unjust and excessive. The company valued buildings and tanks at 14500 and stock at 5900. the Tax Commissioner raised these to 15000 and 25000 respectively, board of relief declining any reduction.
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Valvoline Oil Co
Superior Court
City of
Bridgeport
Seaview Avenue
Oil Company
Board of Relief
Strikes and embargo impact post deliveries in Middleboro line
Ex press and freight shipments continue amid railroad strike and embargo. One car left Middleboro today carried 2008 cents in postage. Several more parcel post cars to be sent weekly as m a i k i n carload sets move despite disruptions.
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Middleboro
Mass
Express Matter Floods Boston Post Office
Boston on April 21 faced a flood of express and freight matter due to railroad strike embargoes. The backlog was about 500 percent above normal, prompting the hiring of extra staff and vehicles to handle the accumulated mail.
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Boston
Boston Post Office
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