Convoy System Adopted Only After Long Delay
Washington dispatch recounts Admiral Sims testifying that Navy resistance delayed convoy adoption in 1917. He urged May 1 for American involvement. Daniels delayed until June. Sims states arming ships alone offered insufficient protection and that Allied lessons forced eventual acceptance by July 22 for troop ships, then supply vessels, after pressure and wasted efforts.
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Washington
Navy Department
Adopon
Admiral Sims
Senate
United States
Daniels
Veesela
Admiralty
New York
Jenlisoe
Department
Missouri towns hit by rising floodwaters after twister toll
Hranson Missouri March 15 floodwaters added peril after a tornado killed at least 13 people and damaged property across southwest Missouri. Nevada reported three deaths and losses over 1000000 dollars as waters spilled across four counties. The toll rose with eight additional fatalities in Taney County and the Key Creek Valley including seven Box children. Rescuers searched for John Grows and his wife whose home vanished in the storm.
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Hranson
Pureaus
Missouri
Livery Creek
Ozark
Jalse
Yst
Nevada
Peries
Taney County
Key Creek
Esperanza Safe in Harbor Says Company Report
New York March 12 The Ward line steamship Esperanzi which went aground yesterday off the coast of Yucatan has been floated and arrived safely at Proxeso Mexico early today according to the line. Passengers on board suffered no inconvenience. An examination to determine any serious damage is now under way.
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New York
Ward Ne
Esperanzi
Yucatan
Mexico
Proxeso
Pittsburch
Freeport
Allecher
County Bridge
Ohio
Lee
Allesheny
Allesheny Valley Railroad
Prohibition Drives Foreign Born to Emigrate from U S
New York March 12 Prohibition is causing many foreign born residents to leave the United States. Congressman Isaac Siegel of the House Immigration Committee notes emigration exceeding immigration with 33 000 arrivals and 61 000 departures since January 1. He cites inability to buy beer or wine as a key factor.
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New York
United States
Isaac Siezel
House Immigration Committee
Ills Island
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
Siegel
Storm Warning Issued For Coastal Areas
New York reports a March 12 weather bulletin warning of a southwest storm from Hatteras to Eastport. A marked disturbance over Georgia Hay moves northeastward with strong winds. winds shift from south and southwest this afternoon to northwest by Saturday morning.
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New York
Hatteras
Eastport
Georgian Hay
Ice Gorge Slams Bridge on Allegheny River
A massive ice gorge broke loose near Freeport and surged down the Allegheny, smashing a county bridge and battering boats, barges, and houseboats. The flood surged toward Pittsburgh as dowstream damage loomed and river traffic halted.
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Allegheny
Heffernan Divorce Case Over Infidelity Allegations
Margaret Heffernan testified at State Referee Roraback's county court hearing that her husband Stephen Heffernan kissed another woman after presenting a jewel and locket. Stephen denied any improper conduct and claimed not to have allied with the other girl. The Heffernans, who lived on Grand Street, seek a divorce on the grounds of infidelity. The referee doubted whether the couple could have been observed clearly on a dark night and the case was adjourned as Attorney Henry Greenstein promised further proof on weather conditions.
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Margaret Heffernan
Roraback
Stephen Heffernan
Heffernan
Heffernans
Grand Street
Henry Greenstein
Hoeffernen
Bolshevik Victory Report From Velsk Peninsula
Bolshevik troops repelled hostile forces from the entire peninsula of Velsk in Cis saucasia on the Sea of Axoy, according to a Soviet official communiqué received today from Moscow.
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Tonton
Velsk
Cissaucasia
Sea of Axoy
Moscow
Steamer Balabae Destroyed at Port of Spain
The American steamship Balabae owned by the United States Shipping Board was totally destroyed by the hero early today in Port of Spain. The cargo had been discharged and the vessel was awaiting orders from the owners according to reports.
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Port of Spain
Armisad
United States Shipping Board
Nation In Dire Need of Teachers
Washington reports a serious shortage of school teachers due to inadequate salaries, with 18 279 schools closed and 41 900 taught by temporary or below standard teachers. Southern states show greater shortages as districts transfer students and seek higher pay. average 1918 salaries were 606 for elementary and 1031 for high school teachers.
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Washington
United States Bureau of Education
National Education Association
Commissioner of Education
Scholrs
Salares
A. D. Neal
Bureau
Division of Rural Education
Raid on Union Street Coffee House Nets 14 Gamblers
A police squad led by Sergeant Dennis Kehoe raided a coffee house at 33 Union Street early today, arresting 14 men. James Cotis of 187 Stratford Avenue was charged with keeping a gambling house, the others with frequenting a gambling establishment. Cards were seized. Court continued cases to March 17 with bonds of 100 dollars for Cotis and 10 dollars for each frequenter.
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Dennis Kehoe
Union Street
James Cotis
Stratford Avenue
Cotis
Husband seeks wife insurance in court divorce case
Nel Me McGuire testified in Superior Court this morning when she was granted a divorce from Joseph McGuire. She said he refused to work, was frequently intoxicated, and left her in 1928 after her husband’s conduct and refusal to support her. She is employed at a Warner Bros plant. Other divorces granted by Judge Keeler included Herbert Gradiey from Myra Bradley, and Albert Knapp from Josephine Kioth, all for desertion.
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Nel Me McGuire
Broad Street
Superior Court
Joseph McGuire
Myra Belle Bradley
Albert E Knapp
Josephine Ki Oth
Laura Mae Farr
This Cty
Harry J. Farr
Argentine flyer crosses Andes without landing
Buenos Aires reports Captain Parodi piloted a plane from Mendoza to a point over Santiago Chile and returned to Mendoza without touching ground. The feat marks another Andes crossing by air with no landing en route.
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Buenos Aires
Andes
Parodi
Mendoza
Argentina
Santiago
Chile
Anniversary of Great Blizzard Recalls Historic City Snowfall
Weather forecasts predict cloudiness and rising temperatures with possible rain today. The piece marks the anniversary of the blizzard of 1888, the city’s worst snow event, which severed Bridgeport from the region for days. Local elders compare last Saturday’s storm and recent heavy snow to that famed 32 year old blizzard.
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Bridgeport
Wood Advocates Fostering of Foreign Trade
Indianapolis March 12 Major General Leonard Wood Republican presidential candidate urged fostered world commerce as a top duty. He called for trained consul officers with commercial agents in key regions and for keeping wartime ships under American firms and flag. He endorsed the peace treaty and League with reservations stressing an Americanized foreign policy and trade emphasis.
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Indianapolis
Ini
Leonamd Wood
Indiana
Columbia Club
Wood
South
United States
London paper slams Wilsons stand on France
The Morning Post rebukes President Wilson for calling imperialism, defending France over his criticisms. It argues his stance shows impatience with European democracies and past appeals to Italians. The piece recalls his praise for France’s sacrifices and warns against reviving chauvinistic governance. It notes Germany’s aggression and the League of Nations as a curb.
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London
Wilwa
France
United States
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Morning Post
Fvor
Wilson
Orlando
Senate
America
Lberty
Andrevenge
Germany
League of Nations
International Postal Union
Campus Lunch assets set for auction in bankruptcy court
Referee in Bankruptcy John T Keogh ordered the Campus Lunch assets on John Street sold to the highest bidder. Trustee 3. & McNamara to receive sealed bids for a creditors meeting in bankruptcy court Friday at 11. Bids must be at least 9000 with a 10 percent certified check.
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John T . Keogh
John Street
McNamara
Geddes Delivers First Speech as British Ambassador in New York
London March 12 Sir Auckland Geddes the newly appointed ambassador to the United States spoke at a luncheon in his honor at the American Luncheon club. He praised common bonds with Americans and urged unity while noting crisis era judge Britain and America by collective will and action. In New York a sharp forex slump opened with sterling at 33.65% or 734 cents below prior close.
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London
Sir Auckland Geddes
United States
John W. Davis
Sir Auckland
Britain
America
New York
Woman Hurt As Jitney Crashes Into Hydrant
A jitney traveling east on State Street swerved to avoid a car and crashed into a Broad Street hydrant injuring Mrs. Annie Berman 29 of 921 Hancock Avenue. Dr B J Burns treated severe contusions to her right knee and possible fracture of the right ankle. she declined hospital care.
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State Street
Ralph Chaude
Electric Avenue
Walnut Beach
Broad Street
Annie Berman
Hancock Avenue
B. J. Burns
Herman
Catch Fugitive in South Norwalk
Mrs Stella Robinson, colored, of 198 Knowlton Street, escaped from Bridgeport County jail and was recaptured in South Norwalk yesterday. She had been jailed after a raid on 198 Knowlton Street and fled Wednesday night when unable to pay a $50 fine. Police allege she went to South Norwalk to obtain drugs.
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South Norwalk
North Avenue
Stella Robinson
198
Knowlton Street
Bridgeport
Mob Shoots Black Man in Montgomery After Arrest
In Montgomery Alabama on March 12 to 13 masked men shot a Black man identified as Smid, a former soldier, while he stood near Lesland after being arrested by Frank Robinson, a farmer, on a charge involving a confrontation with a six year old white girl.
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Montgomery
Ala
Withur Smid
Lesland
Frank Robinson
Ice Gorge Break Floods Lowland Areas Along Rocky River
Boats and cottages along Rocky river were buried today under miniature mountains of ice after a large ice gorge broke last night flooding the lowlands. The city of Cleveland reports widespread damage and mobilizes aid for stranded residents.
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Cleveland
Rocky River
Coal Commission Effort to Bridge Split on Wage, Hours
Washington March 12 The coal strike commission seeks reconciliation between the majority and minority reports on wage increases and working hours. President Wilson may prevent publication of reports if agreement seems near. John P White's minority pushes about 35 percent wage rise and seven hour day while the majority proposes 25 percent with no hours change.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Chicago Caps Whiskey Sale At 32000 Pints Daily
Chicago announces a daily limit of 32000 pints of whiskey, with each druggist allowed 100 gallons of whiskey, wine or gin monthly. About 1200 druggists operate in the city as prohibition enforcement cites moonshine and high daily prescription activity. Major Dalrymple warns of dispensaries and broad liquor restrictions if illicit production continues.
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Chicago
H. E. Howard
Retail Drugssts’ Association
A. V. Dalrymple
Prohibition Enforcement
Central States
Major Dalrymple
Conference of Anthracite Men Resumed Today
New York March 12 The sub committee of miners and operators resumed wage negotiations for the anthracite field in executive session. A basis of settlement through President Wilson's bituminous coal commission appears abandoned as John P White refused to sign. Officials warn the divorce from the award bars consideration for soft coal workers. Negotiations will proceed to avoid a work suspension when the current agreement ends March 31.
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John P. White
Wilson
Mr. White
Henry Robinson
Rembrandt Peale
John S. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lmst
New York
William Green
Miners’ Union
Green
White
Waa
Bituminqua Coil Commission
Mine Workers' Union
Pennsylvania
Clerk's Death Considered Accidental at Railroad Yard
The death of M. J. Fennell a 46 year old freight clerk at 82 Caroline Street was ruled accidental by Coroner Phelan. He was killed March 8 in Union Street yard when struck by a moving train while checking freight. Railroad riders on the rear of the train did not see him. officials say a new rule restricting riding on the front end aided lone runs.
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M. J. Fennell
Caroline Street
Union Street
Phelan
Fennell
New Haven Railroad
Michael Murphy
Thomas Patterson
Still Seek Bandits After Teen Assault
Police pursue two men linked to the attack on 14 year old Anna Miezianka at her home on Ogden Street. The girl, though battered, stuck to her initial story after questioning at police headquarters. In New York March 12 a campaign school for women Republicans of New York state was announced by Mrs. Arthur L. Livermore, chair of the Republican Women's State Executive Committee.
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Anna Miezianka
Ogden Street
New York
New York State
Arthur L. Livermore
Republican Women's State Executive Committee
Save Money on Meat Week Set by Justice Dept
Washington March 12 The Department of Justice declared the week of March 22 as the first save money on meat week. Fair price commissioners in many states have held conferences with retail meat dealers to stock cheaper cuts to meet demand. Howard Figg Assistant Attorney General notes the nation consumes about 58 million pounds of meat daily and buying cheaper cuts aids the campaign and offers immediate benefit.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Howard Figg
Atency
Milford Chief Testifies in Divorce Suit
Milford Police Chief James M. Maher testified in a divorce case filed by William P. Taylor against Mrs. Julia Taylor. He described raiding a house on George Street in May 1917 where seven or eight people were found then bonds were forfeited in Milford town court. He noted neighbors complained of late night revelry from the home before Mrs. Taylor moved there from Myrtle Beach. Taylor accuses her of infidelity. she denies it. Referee Roraback reserved decision.
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Julia Taylor
George Street
Milford
James M. Maher
Milford Polica Department
Forzhack
Taylor
William P. Taylor
Maher
Milford Town Court
Myrtle Beach
Roraback
Population Figures From Census Bureau Report
Washington March 12 population statistics for 1920 announced by the census bureau show Macon 62 52,525 an increase of 11,860 or 29.3 percent Chattanooga Tenn 57,895 an increase of 19,291 or 29.9 percent Comtesville Pa 14,515 an increase of 3.49 percent of SLO percent
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Washington
Census Bureau
Macon
Chattanooga
Tenn
Comtesville
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Navy
Esperanza Safe IN Harbor
U. S
Hubby
U.S. Merchant _ Marine
London Paper
Geddes
Sterling
Woman
Jitney
Hydrant
Norwalk
Coal Commission
Lewis
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