Sims testimony names Benson as originator of famous remark
Washington March 22 Rear Admiral William S Benson then chief of naval operations told Rear Admiral Sims not to let the British pull the wool over your eyes. We would as soon fight them as the Germans the admiral testified before the Senate Committee. He said the remark was spoken after taking final instructions from Secretary Daniels before leaving for England on the eve of U S entry into the war.
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Washington
William S. Benson
Naval Operations
Sims
Senate
Navy
Daniels
England
United States
Palmer
Bureau of Navigation
Admiral Benson
London
Lima
Admiral Palmer
Hale
Admiral Sims
Consideration of Amendment in Washington Special Session
Olympia March 22 The Washington legislature opened a special session with the consideration of the woman suffrage federal amendment on the program. Virtually no organized opposition to ratification appeared among legislators as Washington already extended voting rights to women and previously petitioned Congress to submit the amendment. Ratification by two more states is needed to validate the amendment.
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Olympia
Wash
Washington
Congress
Famous Restaurant Closes After Prohibition Rise
The famous Bullen's Cafe at 108 Tank Street shuts doors at midnight, ending a 35 year run as a landmark between New York and Boston. Manager Frank Mollywood cites Prohibition era policy and rent hikes as main reasons for the closure, despite past celebrity patrons.
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Bullen
Fred Bullen
Tank Street
New York
Boston
Frank Mollywood
Lavit to oversee Waterbury strike amid brass labor talks
Sam Lavit was sent by New York labor leaders to Waterbury to handle the industrial dispute in Waterbury and Ansonia. Workers seek a 44 hour week and $2 an hour. officials will meet with brass company leaders while Lavit prepares to aid unorganized workers and form a local Amalgamated Metal Workers of America branch. Mayors push to avert a strike. police are reinforced in both cities.
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Sam Lavit
New York
Waterbury
Ansonia
Lavit
Brass Company
Amalgamated Metal Workers of America
Boyle Sued for Damages in Common Pleas Court
John J. Doyle of North gnn is sued for 381.64 plus 75.20 on two notes by Chapman & Bangs metal dealers on Water Street. The Common Pleas action alleges Doyle owes the plaintiffs for materials purchased and is returnable to the April term.
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John J. Doyle
North
Workers Boom W adoo and Wilson in 1916 Campaign
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers issued a circular urging support for William G. McAdoo for the Democratic presidential nomination and praised President Wilson’s call for national unity before the war. Census figures show population growth in several cities, including Washington and Columbia, with varied percentage increases since 1910.
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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Wiliam G. McAdoo
America
Wilson
Pershing Thanks Judge Wheeler for Bridgeport Visit
General John J. Pershing expresses thanks to Judge George W. Wheeler of Bridgeport Connecticut for his hospitality during a visit. He praises the American Legion post in Bridgeport for its warm reception and urges loyal support for the Legion and its work for government and citizenship.
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Washington, D. C
George W. Wheeler
Supreme Court of Errors
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Wheeler
American Legion
Mrs Vincent Granted Divorce From Noble Vincent
Helen Eames Vincent daughter of President George M. Eames and Park Board figure was granted a divorce from Noble E. Vincent. Ground was desertion on August 15, 1914. Judge John W Banka announced the decision after testimony. The wife received custody of their minor child Martha and control of the child’s education. Vincent, in Chicago for grain brokerage work, had opposed the action. The couple wed in 1908 after eloping to New York.
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Helen Eames Vincent
George M. Eames
Park Board
Cty
Noble E. Vincent
Chicago
John W. Banka
Superior Court
Vincent
Martha Agea
Plattsburg, N.Y
Vincent Bros
Vincents
New York State
Brooklawn Country Club
Jewel Heist In Boston Reveals $30000 Loss
A robbery at H. VanDam's office at 249 Washington Street uncovered jewels and bonds valued at $30,000. Thieves drilled through the floor from an upper office and forced the safe between Saturday night and morning. Samuel Tabola of 472 Helen Street was fined $25 and costs after a heated jitney driver dispute aboard a city streetcar.
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Boston
H. VanDam
Washington Street
Samuel Tabola
Helen Street
Ciy Court
Taboly
Mexican Ambassador Bonillas Gains Crowded Welcome
In Mexico City thousands lined the streets to greet Y Enacio Bonillas, ambassador to the United States, who signaled possible candidacy for the civilian party in the July 11 elections. The event marked a major campaign rally with minor disturbances quelled by mounted police. formal declaration awaited further talks with Gavillar party leaders.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Givillar Party
Ten Thousand Dollar Suit Set for Trial
Alber Eisler of this city sues the Connecticut Co for ten thousand dollars claiming severe injuries from a trolley collision at Main street and Beechmont avenue on January 30, 1919. He alleges rear car motorman negligence caused the crash while he was jostled and hurt about head and limbs. The company denies negligence. Paris reports eight thousand people killed since the German revolt began March 18, with Berlin accounting for about 850 deaths.
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Alber Eister
Connecticut Co
Keeler
Eister
Mair Street
Beechmont Avenue
Eisler
The
Paris
Berlin
Farmer shoots widow in Barre and commits suicide
Hoyt Gallup, 68, shot widow Mrs E M Fenwick in Barre town after an argument over a proposed marriage. He then drove to his Plaindeth home and killed himself with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Fenwick was 61.
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Barre, VI
Hoyt Gallup
E. M. Fenwick
Barretown
Plaindeth
Fenwick
Gallup
Mayor's Statement On Christian Union Inspires City
Mayor Clifford W ilson praises the Bridgeport Christian Union after inspecting its new home. He notes the group already does good work and will expand services for the needy, offer low rate lodging, and uplift the community. He congratulates leaders for their constant efforts and future promises.
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Bridgeport Christian Union
Clifford 2. Wilson
Official Pact With Wilson Treaty Return To White House
Washington March 22 the official copy of the Versailles treaty Wilson carried from Paris and delivered to the Senate was returned to the White House on Saturday Secretary Tumulty received the document from George A Sanderson and later handed it to Mr Wilson no word was issued on the President's plan as the Senate has refused to ratify it four times
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Washington
Wilson
Paris
Senate
White House
Tumulty
George A. Sanderson
Gardener Nominated to Civil Service Commission
Washington March 22 Helen Hamilton Gardener of this city widow of Colonel 8. A. Day and author was nominated by President Wilson to be a member of the civil service commission. She will succeed Charles M. Galloway of Columbia who was ousted from the commission last year after the president decided to reorganize it.
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Washington
Helen Hamilton Gardener
8. A. Day
Wilson
Civil Service Commission
Charles M. Galloway
Columbia
D. C
Thousands at Mayors Funeral in Cork City
Thousands gathered at Cork city hall for the funeral of Thomas MacCurtain Lord Mayor who was shot early Saturday. Trains brought crowds and shops closed to honor him as Republican volunteers from across the country arrived. 1500 formed a wreath carrying procession to the cathedral amid a tense mood and Bishop Colahan urged order.
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Cork
Thomas MacCurtain
Colahan
Professional Walker Found Dead in Woods in Gary
Gary Indiana March 22 Charles Johnson of New York a professional walker was found dead in woods near the city. He appeared exhausted and had been missing for weeks. Medals pinned to his clothing and papers showed he competed in walking contests in many foreign countries over the last twenty years. He was about forty.
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Gary
Ind
Charles Johnson
New York
Boiler trouble delays transatlantic voyage St Paul reaches port
New York March 22: The American Ling steamship St Paul, which developed boiler trouble after leaving for Cherbourg and Southampton February 28, returned to port today. Her cargo stayed aboard while passengers were trans shipped at Halifax. New boiler tubes will be welded at the pier.
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New York
St Paul
Cherbourg
Southampton
Halifax
Hallfar
Snada
Time Change Dilemmas on New York and Connecticut Rail Lines
The piece jokes about the Sunday night one hour clock change in New York and the divergence with Connecticut not observing DST. It explores travel times, train arrivals, and whether trains would stop at the state line or keep to New York time, risking confusion for early workers.
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New York State
New York
Connecticut
Stamford
Norwalk
State Line
Tim Table
New York City
New Haven
New London
Veritable Civil War in Ruhr As Communists Face Government
AP reports Berlin remains tense with food shortages and sporadic fighting. In Moabit a Sunday clash left 20 Sparta cans killed and 24 captured. a regional struggle near the Allied occupation zone shows opposing communist and government forces poised for battle. Leipsic quieted after a government victory. unrest grows among northern farmers. Bavaria fears renewed general strike. Paris notes Ruhr occupation violates Versailles Articles 42 and 43. France will consult with Allies before acting.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Ebert
Paris
Ruhr
Foreign Office
Germany
Hearings Open On Longshore Rates Under New Law
Washington hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission aim to fix a rate basis to yield a 5.1 percent return on railroad property as called for by the new transportation law. Representatives from railroads and shippers attend. sessions expected to last three days. New York longshoremen strike extends to deep sea workers at United Fruit Co piers, 750 men walking out in defiance of union leadership. The coastwise strike enters its second week with about 5,000 men demanding higher wages shorter hours and higher freight rates to cover gains.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
United Fruit Co
T. W. O'Connor
International Longshoremen’s Association
Coastwise
Relief ships carry flour to Europe and Soviet cargo
New York March 22 Relief ships to be sent by the United States with flour for needy European countries are also to carry Soviet cargo. More than 400 Russians Finns and Poles from across the country who have advocated violence to overthrow the government will be shipped on them in groups. No repeat of the Ford's trip with an exclusive Soviet cargo is planned.
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New York
United States
Europe
Fuford
Suffrage Group Plans Hartford HQ at New Haven Hotel
The Connection Women's Suffrage Association will establish headquarters at Hotel Tat in New Haven during the Republican state convention on Tuesday and Wednesday. President Katharine Ludington stated suffrage workers will attend the event and tea will be served Tuesday afternoon for delegates.
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Hartford
Conn
The
Connection Women’s Suffrage Association
Hotel
Foreclosure Action Over Herkimer Street Property
Proceedings to foreclose on the Herkimer street property owned by George Greenspun were started in the Superior court by Belle A. Spitzer. The 1938 note for 2500 dollars and mortgage are alleged, with 2200 dollars still due. suit returnable at the April term.
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Herkimer Street
George Greenspun
Belle A. Spitzer
Greenspun
King raised wood money in GOP presidential boom
Financiers nationwide backed Gen Leonard Wood for the Republican bid with a planned 3 million dollar fundraising effort. John T King raised 101,000 for Wood delegates, advancing 11,000 which was later reimbursed as W C Proctor took over the effort. The original plan targeted 100,000 from ten men, with about 30,000 from each already contributed.
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Gen. Leonard Wood
John T. King
Wood
King
W. C. Proctor
Duchess of Marlborough Wins Conjugal Rights Decree
The York March 22 report says the Duchess of Marlborough and Anguello Vanderbilt were granted a restitution of conjugal rights by the court. The decree requires obedience after service and follows a period of separation. They wed in New York and have two children.
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Duchess of Marlborough
Anguello Vanderbilt
Duike
New E
Teachers Seek Court Order On Salary Increase
A New Haven hearing before Judge James N. Webb addressed an alternative writ of mandamus against Wallingford treasurer William J. Lum. The action represents school teachers demanding payment of a salary increase authorized by the finance board. The case reflects wider state efforts to secure raises for teachers under contract for the school year.
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New Haven
Conn
James N. Webb
Superior Court
William J. Lum
Wallingford
Finance Board
Saloon Window Beating Fined In City Court
Alex Philkofsky of 164 Columbia Street was fined $20 and costs on breach of the peace charges after being arrested Besertes night for tossing a boulder through the front window of a local saloon. He claimed he was under the influence of liquor at the time.
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Alex Philkofsky
Columbia Street
Besertes
Hold Woman unlawfully confined in New Canaan
Amelia Baxter is claimed unlawfully confined in New Canaan by Henry L. Baxter and Harriet Keeler. A habeas corpus hearing is set in the superior court tomorrow morning to require Henry Baxter to bring Amelia before the court and explain the confinement. The writ does not specify the nature of the relationship or whether the confinement is in a sanitarium. In a separate incident, George Towne of 1204 Seaview Avenue lost control of his car on Seaview syenus between Stratford and Connecticut 3rd Road, and struck a telephone pole. his little daughter suffered minor facial cuts from shattered windshield glass.
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Amelia Baxter
New Canaan
Henry L. Baxter
Place
Harriet Keeler
Buffalo
Henry Baxter
Seaview Syenus
Stratford
Connecticut
Ordaernoon
Geores Towne
Seaview Avenue
Towne
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