Connecticut Republicans urge action on Susan B Anthony amendment
The Bridgeport Times reports on Republican pressure for Governor Holcomb to call a special session to ratify the Susan B Anthony amendment. Isaac M Usman chairs a Republican Ratification Committee that denounced the governor’s stance and urged immediate ratification, citing support from nearly 500 party leaders and a push for new leadership in the state party.
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Connecticut
Holcomb
General Assembly
Republican Ratification Committee
Isaac M. Usman
Washington
Republican Party
Nothing but words in the peace treaty debate
Quote contrasts words as mere language with their power to express human will. Delegates argue treaties, independence, or a constitution are words, yet when words embody action they aim to prevent war. A seasoned general distrusting peaceful settlement questions its odds despite its merits.
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Eneral Poch
See Disaster in Bonus Row Ignites War Talk
The piece argues that newspapers critical of the soldiers bonus also push for war with Mexico. It claims those demanding war oppose adequate civil life support for veterans and criticize Congress for offering insufficient compensation to those returning from service.
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United States
Mexico
Congress
Looking Back Fifty Years From The Farmer 1870
In a March 13 1870 Farmers column notes a bold robbery at the N Y N H railroad depot Milford during a lunch hour with no clue. It reports two corn cargoes from Illinois to H M Miller Co being unloaded at the mill with 400 bushels per car at high speed. A horse injured by a car is killed. cold weather blamed on Arctic icebergs blocking Atlantic seas.
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Milford
Clinois
H. M. Miller & Co
Housatonic
Turkey Causes England Worry in Eastern Turmoil
London reports discuss the Turkish problem heading to a settlement in southwestern Asia. Turkish nationalists push indifferent or defiant stances as unrest spreads through the Moslem world. Russian Bolshevik activity in Afghanistan and Feisal’s proclaimed Syria kingship add to regional tensions. Allies keep their stance unclear as Turks in Constantinople ignore peace terms and moslems face expulsion pressure.
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London
Asia
Afghanistan
Feisal
Hedjaz
Syria
Constantinople
Europe
Clancy Killed After Vimy Hero Carried Flag in War
Boston mourns William G. Clancy a police officer and war hero who carried the American flag at Vimy Ridge in 1917. He later died January 21 during a dance hall disturbance in Charlestown. The story notes his wartime honors and a British gesture granting him a dress badge.
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Philip von Bion
Boston
William G. Clancy
Vimy Ride
Vimy Ridge
Gunner Clancy
Clancy
Ambassador Page
Taston Police Department
Roughan’s
Charlestown
Rich man spent life in single room in New Hartford
Walter Mather Smith of Greenwood Cotton Mills died recently in the same room where he was born and lived all his life. He never married and was connected to niece Nellie Carter and nephew Dutch Carter, Yale pitching star. He resisted changes to the room, including wallpaper or carpet, and the housekeeper’s suggestions were often rejected.
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New Hartford
Conn
Marsh
Walter Mather Smith
Greenwood Cotton Mills
Hero
Aime
Mr. Smith
Nellie Carter
Charles E Hughes
Dutch” Carter
Yale
Obituary summaries for several local residents
Obituary notices for Clarence McRoy Elderd of 257 Black Rock avenue who died yesterday. he worked for Gray & Light as driver and bottler for twelve years and is survived by one brother Samuel B. Elderd. Funeral Monday at Mullins Scott and Redgate parlors, 293 Golden Hill street, 2 p m, burial at Mt. Grove cemetery. Also notices for John Kiley with funeral and church services at St Patrick's, pallbearers listed, interment in St Michael's cemetery vault. Helen Margaret Kuhn, 27, wife of Frederick C. Kuhn, died last night at 1374 Pembroke street after pneumonia, survived by husband and newborn son, father Samuel B. Hollands, four brothers and three sisters. Body to Pearl River N Y for Tuesday services at St Margaret's church, burial in Calvary cemetery. James Kerrins funeral attended by family, from 1171 Nobile avenue to St Charles' church, high mass, choir selections including Thy Will Be Done and Pla Jesu, pallbearers listed, interment in St Michael's cemetery vault.
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Clarence McRoy Elderd
Clarence McRoy Eldera
Black Rock Avenue
Gray & Light
Samuel B. Elderd
Mullins, Scott and Redgate
Golden Hill Street
Mt. Grove Cemetery
John Kiley
Stanley Erdina
Housatonic Avenue
St. Patrick's Church
John C. Lynch
James, Frank
William Stapleton
J. F. McGuire
William Buckley
John Phelan
St Michael's Cemetery
Helen Kuhn
Helen Margaret
Frederick C. Kuhn
Pembroke Street
Samuel B. Hollands
Mamie Schaffner
Anna Holdt
Florence Hollands
Samuel Hollands
William
Frederick
Arthur
Pearl River
Moralis
St Margaret's Church
Calvary Cemetery
James Kerrins
Joseph McMahon
Nobile Avenue
St. Charles’ Church
T. P. Gleator
Dennis Moran
Ph. McGigney
Jessie Murray
Michael Lavery
Patrick Hamil
John Rowe
Timothy McMahon
John Maroney
John Werrims
T. P. Gloster
Washington
Grand Rapids
America
Italy Ready for Tourists
Washington reports the Italian government is reviewing plans to smooth travel for American visitors. Consular advice to the commerce department says a surge of U S sightseers could help correct the current exchange balance and boost tourism.
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Washington
Ttaffim
Department of Commerce
Burglars Hit Seaview Coffee House for $206
Burglars entered the Peolroom and coffee house owned by Misak Kalayflan at 1690 Seaview Avenue last night. They forced a side door and stole cigars and cigarettes valued at $200 along with about $6 in cash.
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Misak Kalay- Flan
Seaview Avenue
Women Arrested for Theft in City Court
Ella Johnson of 121 High street and Emma Garnett of 28 Lumber street were arraigned in City court on theft from person charges after a complaint by Arthur Hutton of 38 Blas street. Proceedings were continued to March 16 with bonds set at 500 dollars. Hutton says he lost 28 dollars yesterday. Also noting church notices for St. John’s Episcopal Church Park and Fairfield avenues with services and Sunday school times.
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Ella Johnson
High Street
Emma Garnett
Lumber Street
Arthur Hutton
Blas Street
Hutton
St. John's Episcopal Church
Park and Fairfield Avenues
Stephen Fish Sherman, Jr
German Revolution and Exiled Monarchists Report
Germany faces a continuing revolutionary pressure as exiled royalists seek a return to power. The report details General Von Luettwitz, Allied concerns over William II, and the exiled Hesitation from Holland where Frederick William and Joachim Albrecht are sheltered. The piece notes pan German monarchist hopes and recent anti French officer protests.
Two men sentenced in Willard Street stabbing case
John Roberts of 493 Pembroke street and Joseph Cafaro of 693 Bar num avenue were sentenced to three months in jail by Judge Frederic A. Bartlett for participating in a fight and stabbing affray on February 29 at the corner of Willard and Pembroke streets. The jail term was later suspended.
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John Roberts
Pembroke Street
Joseph Cafaro
Barnum Avenue
Willard and
Frederic A. Bartlett
Bed Fire Damages Home of J P Pitcher on Butler Street
A morning blaze at 97 Butler Street caused about 100 dollars of damage to a bed in J P Pitcher's residence. Authorities believe a smoking in bed spark started the fire. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames with little effort.
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J. P. Pitcher
Butler Street
War Brides Don't Fit In American Home Life
Miss Virginia Murray of the Travellers' Aid Society deplores overseas marriages as war romance driven, noting 1900 to 2000 cases last year. She cites engagements broken after arrival, wives fleeing husbands, and a notable case of a baby and new happiness in a shipboard romance turned marriage.
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Virginia Mr. Murray
Travellers’ Aid Society
Europe
New York
England
Albany
Wharton-Salem
N C
Navy kept its plans dark says Admiral Sims
Admiral Sims charged the Navy with poor communication from Washington after units and bases were dispatched to France without proper notice or clear orders. He cited yachts, destroyers, naval aviation, and a mine barrage campaign as examples of belated information and misaligned objectives. He said requests for guidance from Bordeaux and other commands went unanswered for weeks.
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Department
France
Boston
St. Johns
Queenstown
New York
Bordeaux
Snd
Navy Department
Oteer
Sims
Died Notices from City News March 1920
Died. Costigan in his city March 22 1920 Helen daughter of William and Etta Costigan aged 18 years 3 months 5 days funeral from 1257 Fairfield avenue Monday March 15 8 30 A M and from St Peters Church at 9 Burial in St Michaels cemetery. Wheeler Boward Dibble Wheeler in this city March 11 1920 aged 73 years 3 months 1 day funeral at 479 Grand Street Monday 15 Inst at 2 30 p m burial in Park cemetery
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Costigan
Helen
William and
Etta Costigan
Fairfield Avenue
St. Peter's Church
St. Michael's
Sida*l Wheeler
Boward Dibble Wheeler
Park Cemetery
Two Charged With Theft From Auto Garage
Oscar Joackin of 1510 Stratford Avenue and William York of 91 Waterman Street were arrested last night by Detective John Seer for stealing 10 gallons of gasoline from Tidewater Autosales Co. They were arraigned in City Court. Joackin fined seven dollars and costs, York charges nolled.
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Oscar Joackin
Stratford Avenue
Tidewater Autosales Co
William York
Waterman Street
John Seer
Joachin
York
Used Motor Truck Bargains at M Motor Truck Co
Local ad offers rebuilt and guaranteed used trucks at 264 Whalley Ave New Haven. Terms arranged. Legal notice lists pledges up to Sept 15 1919 with various docket numbers and dates. Charles A. Peck 43 Midio St Sina's.
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M Motor Truck Company
Whalley Ave
New Haven
M. Packard, Pieres
Sidatst
Charles A. Peck
Miadio St Sina's
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Evening Farmer
Bryant, Grimt @ Brunses
Chicago
Associated Press
Barnum
Farmer Publishing Co
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport
Nsw
Oscar J. Acker
Mel
Morford & Trubee
Zeb
Turkey
Italy
Germany
Dr Kapp
Independent
Socialista
Baron von Luettwitz
Belgium
Verdun
von Luettwitz
Miss Cary
Cleveland
Petrograd
Max Freiherr von Luettwitz
Irma von Gaal-Gyula
Miss Caname
Mary Curtis Cary Place
Irma
Gustav
Amerongen
Tolland
Frederick William
Holland
Wieringen
Berlin
Joachim Albrecht
Adion
NAVY
Warren Street
East End
Stratford Ave
S Crehan
Fremont St
Ben
Newark
N. J
Amex Utility Products Co
Broadway
Guaranty Nursery
Cutler Bidg
Rochester
Z. Lisney
J. Ganor
Danville
Ils
Benner
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