Rumors of Major Shake-Up In Police Force
The Board of Police Commissioners met amid rumors of a department wide shake up. Reports claimed Superintendent John H. Redgate might be restored to duty, though officials indicated action would wait until the Burns Investigation concludes. Commissioner Anderson said the superintendent may make changes without others’ input. A temporary dip in vice raids followed as no cases were tried.
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Police Department
Board of Polce Commissioners
John H. Redgate
Frank D. Anderson Riana Unis
Redgate
Anderson
Miners Plan Transfer Negotiations to Washington
New York April 0 Preparations were under way to move the anthracite wage talks to Washington at the secretary of labor’s request. Mine workers hope Secretary Watson will offer a mediation plan though they doubt a trip to the capital will end the deadlock. data from seven weeks of talks were sent to Washington for Secretary Wilson. John J. Lewis will go to Washington to oversee miner affairs during the conference.
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New York
Washington
Wilton
Watson
Wilson
John J. Lewis
The
United Workers
Capital
Suit 10 Recover $650 In City Court
The Common Pleas court today entered suit 10 by Getalsey W. Curtis against Charles Grimwood to recover 650 on a loan. The case stems from a conditional bill of sale involving an Overland car and two horses. Civil action started today after prior city court action. it is charged Grimwood did not own the automobile he sold to Gustin.
Union Push Threatens Brooklyn Transit Strike
Officials of the Amalgamated Association warn a mass meeting and possible strike at once if the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company does not curb a rival union drive. Secretary William Rilley cites a potential closed shop and vows action by the executive committee.
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New York
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
William Rilley
United Association
Tandley M. Garrison
Amalgamated Association
Npoles
Depew Heads Convention for Mock Republican Nomination
Yale University National Committee elects G. G. Depew of Buffalo New York as national chairman for a mock Republican national convention planned for May 12. The committee assigns districts within states and appoints district chairmen to ensure delegates. Bech Republican club seeks a man of national reputation to boost its candidate before the convention.
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Flaven
Naional
Yale University
G. G. Depew
Butajo
Depew
Htate
Bech Republican Club
Miwdent Bedy
Ing
Motorcycle violations lead to fines and arraignments
A series of arrests for operating without proper license or registration. Subjects paid fines of $10 and were arraigned in City Court on charges of violating state automobile law. One case involved payment of $10 at arraignment. another followed similar charges.
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Thoms
May Day Proclamation Urges United Strike Across Nation
Posters circulating in Boston on April 30 urge workers to stage a united strike on May 1. The document is labeled May Day proclamation of the Central Executive Committee of the Communist Party of America and bears the headline Hail to the Soviets. In a separate note, Patrick Hossey, 50, of 578 Broad Street, was admitted for observation after a mental health concern following alcohol use.
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Boston
Central Executive Committee
Communist Party of America
Locomobiie Company
Patrick Hossey
Broad Street
Hillside
Hosley
Three Divorce Actions Filed in Superior Court Today
Anna Lagier seeks separation from Joseph Lagier citing intemperance and cruel treatment. They wed January 11, 1911, in this city. Anna also seeks her maiden name Anna Armour. Walter Horn of this city petitions for divorce from Matilda Horn of Stratford, alleging infidelity with William Giah. they married December 7, 1918. Tsadore Saffier of Stamford asks divorce from Bessie Saffier of New York on desertion and cruelty. married October 13, 1942.
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Anna Lagier
Joseph Lageir
Stills Found in Springfield Hebrew School Room
Bernard Black who runs a Hebrew school in Springfield was arraigned on maintaining a liquor nuisance after police and federal officers seized two complete whiskey stills in operation on the site. Black reportedly confessed to operating the devices, which investigators say had been active for two weeks and are the largest ever found in the city.
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Springfield
Mass
Bernard Black
Black
Gift to Inter-Church World Movement Reaches 3 Million
An anonymous gift of 3 million dollars was announced for the United Wingneial Campaign of the Inter church World Movement. Total pledged nears 296 million with over 100 thousand churches yet to respond. Pennsylvania leads with 35 million contributions, followed by New York 5.07 million, Illinois 2.18 million, Massachusetts 2.0 million, and Ohio 1.86 million.
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New York
United Wingneial
Inter-church World Movement
William G. McAdoo
Pennsylvania
Minois
Massachusetts
Ohio
California
Michigan
New Jersey
Conference Arranged Between France and Germany
Paris April 39 An economic conference between delegates representing France and Germany was arranged yesterday by Premier Millerand and Dr. Goeppert. It will probably be held soon in Paris. The talks followed conversations Millerand had with Dr. Mayer the German chargé d affaires here. The German troops entry into the Rhineland interrupted them. The Germans urged the conference depend on Frankfort evacuation. Millerand said questions are separate and evacuation is fixed by San Remo. France will raise alleged discrimination against exporters via export licenses.
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Paris
France
Germany
Millerand
Goeppert
Tremier Millerand
Mayer
Rhineland
Frankfort
M. Millerand
San Remo
Divorce Granted for Desertion in Superior Court
Marecolla L. Grey of this city was granted a divorce from Harris Lee Grey in Superior court this afternoon on the charge of desertion. She said he returned intoxicated last Easter Sunday and told her to leave with their two children. he left. She also charged infidelity. They married November 17, 1909, and lived together seven years. Mrs Grey testified her husband favored other women and his whereabouts were unknown.
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Marecolla L. Grey
Harris Lee Grey
Chamber of Commerce to Elect President Tonight
The Board of Directors meets at the Brook lawn club this evening to choose a new chamber president. Incumbent B. D. Pierce Jr has declined another term after two terms in office.
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Chamber of Commerce
Brooklawn Club
Chamber
B. D. Pierce, Jr
Mrs Nina Bradley Fractures Ankle After Jitney Ride
Mrs Nina Bradley aged 38 of King Street suffered a fractured left ankle when alighting from a Jitney bus last night. First aid was given by Dr. B J Coyle at Emergency hospital and she was later admitted to Remoy Incent's hospital.
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Nina “Bradley
King Street
B. J. Coyle
Emergency Hospital
Remoyincent's Hospital
Pershing Arrives in Panama For Inspection Tour
General John J. Pershing arrived in Panama to inspect military forces in the canal zone during the coming week. partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with possible showers.
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Panama
John J. Pershing
Walkout Ties Up Buffalo Rail Yards Again
In Buffalo on April 30 freight switchmen and conductors from the Yardmen Association walked out for the second time in two weeks. Dissatisfaction over pay and the railroad’s discharge policy fueled the strike. By midnight about 1,500 workers on New York Central Erie Pennsylvania and Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburgh lines were out.
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Buffalo
Yardmen's Association
Edward C. Holohan
Yardmen’s Association
New York Central
Gardenville
Erie
Pennsylvania
Buffalo, Rochester& Pittsburgh
Longshoremen Strike Settled at Boston Port
Boston April 30 The coastwise longshoremen strike ended with cargo handlers returning to work none receiving wage gains. Union officials say workers expect higher pay in September. The United Fruit Company Clyde and Ocean lines were mainly affected as the former employed about half of the strikers here.
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Boston
New York
United Fruit Company
Clyde and Ocean Lines
Connecticut doctors exceed liquor prescriptions limit
Hartford reports indicate many physicians in Connecticut issue more liquor prescriptions than allowed. Prohibition Director Julius Stremlan cites a federal three month maximum of 100, with some cases reaching that in one month, and at least one Hartford doctor has been warned.
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Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
Prohibition
Julius ©. Stremlan
Washington
Stremlau
W Tee Lena
New Labor Board Hearing Plea From Non-Recognized Unions
Washington reports a fresh push to gain a hearing before the railroad labor board by non recognized yardmen and enginemen allied with secessionist workers who quit jobs. S Garter of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Enginemen warns that recognizing such groups would breach wage agreements and reward violations. The piece notes radicals advocate quitting work when demands fail, intensifying tensions in organized labor.
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Washington
Railroad Labor Board
Labor Board Association of Seicens
Barton
S$. Garter
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Carter
Possibility of Serious Clash Along Mexico Border
El Paso reports warned of potential clashes as Chihuahua City loyalists and Carranza troops joined Sonora rebels. Control of Chihuahua state capital could sever lines to Mexico City and cut supply routes, prompting border outpost readiness and Fort Bliss troop alert for possible skirmishes.
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el Paso
Texas
Chihuahua City
Carranza
Sonora Revolutionary Movement
Chihuahua
Mexico City
Juarez
Sonora
Fort Bliss
Resolution 10 terminate war with Germany and Austria
Washington April 20 Senate Foreign Relations Committee reported a substitute for ending the war with Germany and Austria. The 9 to 6 vote favored the resolution with Republicans in support and Democrats in opposition. McCumber and Shields were absent and did not vote.
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Washington
Germany
Austria
Senate Foreign Relations Committees
House
McCumber
North Dakota
Shields
Tennessee
Warburg Urges Tight Control on Bank Credit to Curb Inflation
Paul M. Warburg told the Academy of Political Science in New York that the world must tighten belt by limiting government indebtedness and halting bank credit and note issue expansion. He urged curbing nonessential production while boosting essentials and aiding Europe by supplying needed materials to revive its industries.
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New York
Paul M. Warburg
Academy of Political Science
Europe
Elf
Wood Leads in New Jersey Primary Count
Leonard Wood holds a lead of 1 207 votes over Hiram W Johnson in New Jersey's preferential presidential primary with corrected figures for Newark and surrounding areas. The margin reflects revised tallies after initial results were challenged.
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Newark
Prete
Ne Jersey
Leonard Wood
Hiram W Johnson
Iohamom
Formal recount bid filed in New Jersey primaries
Supporters of Senator Hiram W. Johnson seek a formal recount of New Jersey presidential preferential primaries after unofficial returns show Johnson losing to Mayor G. L. Wood. Newark sources say attorney Harry Kalisch leads the effort to initiate recount proceedings. The scope whether statewide or in sections remains undecided. New York markets note a May 1 closing move day for exchanges due to member relocations.
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Newark
N J
New Jersey
Hiram W. Johnson
California
Genjem Leonant Wood
Harry Kalisch
Johnson
Largest class to be confirmed at St John’s parish
The Rt Rev Howard Campion Acheeon will administer the Apostolic Rite of Confirmation at St John’s Episcopal Church Park and Fairfield avenues on Sunday May 2 at 10 30 AM. Bichon Acheson will preach. A record Confirmation class includes Virginia Anderson Willis Burns Edward G Barratt Florence Blun Eleanor Carson Mildred Coulson Marcelle Clarke Ethel Cockerill John Christie Mary Frances Wells Burroughs Ruth Crerand Thomas Chittum Charles Chittum Helen Child Frank Coulson Edward Will Mott Carpenter Katherine Davenport Irene Dutcher John Eckstrom Walter Frieden George Frazer Marion Greening Louise Haviland Grant Hopkins Marjorie Jacobs Francis Lotty Clara Larson Blanche McFarland Lilla McFarland Helen Barbara McKenzie Nora Monk Alice McDougal Eleanor Newton Ethel Nurse Helen Newbery Henry Passaic Henry Franklin Parrott Lizzie May Parrott Henry Wheeler Parrott Marion Gibney Potter continues on page six.
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Howard Campion Acheeon
D. D
Connecticut
St John's Episcopal Church
Park and Fairfield Avenues
Bichon Acheson
St. John’s Parish
Virginia Anderson
Willis Burns
Edward G. Barratt
Florence Blun
John Cowie
Eleanor Carson
Mildred Coulson
Marcelle Clarke
Ethel Cockerill
John Christie
Mary Frances Wells Burroughs
Ruth Crerand
Thos. 'Chittem
Charles Chittem
Helen Child
Frank Coulson
Edward Will- Mott Carpenter
Katherine Davenport
Irene Dutcher
John Eckstrom
Walter Frieden
George Frazer
Marion Greening
Disagreement Delays Deportation War Wariness in Washington
Washington April 30 Chairman Johnson testifies that efforts to dismantle the alleged government conspiracy were stalled by labor and justice department disputes. He cites a chaotic release of thousands of communists after exchange of radical letters and notes a later arrest of Audreytchine for renewed radical activity in Michigan and Chicago.
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Washington
Departments of Labor and Justice
Johnson
House Immigration Committee
Rules Committee
Louis F. Post
Post
George Audreytchine
Department of Labor
Wilton
Audreytchine
Michigan Copper
Chicago
Leavenworth
Milano's Confession Spares Companions From Sing Sing Chair
Joe Milano, condemned murderer and former Bridgeport resident, confessed yesterday and saved three companions from the death chair in Sing Sing. Milano previously shot up LaCroix and Anderson's saloon on South Main street triggering his arrest in 191. He fired five shots in a craps game melee, was chased and captured by Special Officer Thomas Reilly. He had been charged with assault with intent to kill, received six months in jail plus a $35 fine and costs, and later had 60 days added after a failed jail escape.
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Bridgenett
New York
Joe Milano
Sing Sing
Milano
Bridgeport
LaCroix and
Fiv
LaCroix
Anderson
Thomas Reilly
Passaic Wool Mills Suspend Night Work Amid Uncertainty
Uncertainty in the wool market and canceled large orders force woolen mills in Passaic to suspend night shifts. Two local mills have laid off 2000 workers with more plants preparing to suspend night work. Mills had operated at full capacity since before the war. The Amalgamated Association of Textile Workers seeks a wage increase and a 44 hour week, but demands have not yet been presented to mill owners.
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Passaic
Amalgamated Association of Textile Workers
Mil
Joseph H. Wesson Dies at 60 Leader of Smith & Wesson
Joseph H. Wesson president of Smith & Wesson Co. died in Springfield Massachusetts today at age sixty after a short illness from a heart attack. He succeeded his father Daniel B. Wesson in 1908 and was regarded as an authority in small arms production.
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Springfield
Mass
Joseph H.wesson
Smith & Wesson Co
Daniel B. Wesson
Wilson nominates two for Interstate Commerce Commission
President Wilson announces Henry Jones Ford of Princeton University and James Duncan of Quincy Mass as nominees to the Interstate Commerce Commission. The bulletin also lists population figures for Pontiac Michigan Crawfordsville Indiana and East Chicago Indiana with changes in population for recent years.
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Washington
Henry Jones Ford
Princeton University
James Duncan
Quincy
Mass
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Martin O'Too Jailed for 30 Days on Drunkenness Charge
Martin O'Too of this city was sentenced to 30 days in jail after a City Court arraignment on drunkenness. A bottle with a denatured alcohol label was found in his possession at arrest, and it is believed he swallowed the contents.
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Martin O'Too
O'Too
Judge Denies Immediate Divorce in Desertion Suit
In Superior court Judge Howard J. Curtis told Charles Scholz he would have to wait. Scholz sought a divorce from Rose Scholz claiming desertion after a year of marriage. The couple wed in 1907 and lived in Bridgeport until 1918 when they moved to Worcester.
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Howard J. Curtis
Superior Court
Charles Scholz
Worcester
Daniel E. Brennan
Scholz
Curtis
Rose Scholz
Bridgeport
Post Office Annex to Move to Gates Building
Postmaster Charles F. Greene announced that Washington has ordered the Parcel Post annex to be located in the Gates building at Broad and John streets. Remodeling will begin in two weeks and the annex will relocate by July 15 providing extra space for parcel post operations and trucking.
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Charles F. Greene
Washington
Post Office
Gates Building
Broad and
John Streets
Bridgeport Break-in Suspects Arrested in Stamford
Harry Rines and Philip Cohen both 21 with Bridgeport addresses were arrested in Stamford after breaking into a 4 shoe store on Pacific Street. Burglars' tools were found on them and a nearby motor truck with a hearse body was seized. William H. Smith of New York was also arrested. Police notified across cities.
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Stamford
Conn
Harry Rines
Philip Cohen
East Mainstreet
Bridgeport
Pacific Street
Burstars
William H. Smith
New York City
Arm Bandits Rob Union Building in Downtown Columbus
Five armed bandits robbed the Union Building and Savings Company in downtown Columbus shortly before noon today and escaped with about $2,000 in cash. Rebels fled on foot through the business district and authorities were alerted. Local detectives and officers searched the area for the suspects.
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Columbus
Union Building and Savings Company
Ash Sues Standard Oil Over $300 Collision
George F. Ash of this ally sues Standard Oil Co. of New York in Common Pleas Court claiming $300 damages from a collision at the corner of Fairfield avenue and Brewster street on April 26. Ash alleges a Standard Oil truck struck his truck.
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Fairfield Avenue
Brewster Street
George F. Ash
Common Pleas
Standard Oil Co
New York
Oil Corporation
Ash
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