Daniels Cause of Delays in Naval War Readiness
Washington March 25 wartime chief of the bureau of navigation Captain Leigh C Palmer testified before the Senate Committee that procrastination by Secretary Daniels caused a serious personnel shortage and initial naval handicap. Palmer said Daniels did not grasp the need to recruit training men before war and halted enrollment in reserves even as the United States prepared to join the Allies.
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Washington
Daniels
Leigh C. Palmer
Bureau of Navigation
Senate
Navy
Palmer
United States
Hale
Wilson urged to take stand on third term bid
Washington March 25 Democrats and Republicans cheered Rep Humphreys of Mississippi as he urged President Wilson to declare he is not a candidate for a third term. The House session featured broad approval for a direct statement from the President to end the controversy.
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Washington
House
Humphreys
Mississippi
Wilson
Fiume to Proclaim Republic After Allied Council
Dispatches report Captain Gabriele D Annunzio and the Fiuman assembly plan a republic declaration for Fiume likely after the San Remo meeting on April 21. Bank-forgery furthers distress as locals vow not to submit to the Slavs, while officers urge to keep the city until it is independent or ruined.
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Rome
Fiume
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Fiuman National Assembly
Fiumen Republic
Supreme Allied Council
San Remo
Italy
D'Annunzio
Bolsheviks launch spring attack on Polish front
Warsaw reports Bolshevik forces launched a broad spring offensive across a ~400 mile front. Heavy artillery, tanks, and armored cars used as Reds push near Reveno and Kamenetz Podolsk. Poles contest gains with counterattacks, several villages fallen and fierce fighting ongoing near Galician frontier.
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Warsaw
Donikine
Reveno
Kamenetz-Podolsk
Rzecycza
Kalenkowitz
Mozir
Zaslava
Railroad Refuses To Observe City Time Ordinance
Hartford officials report the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad will not conform to local daylight saving time laws amid a Massachusetts Rhode Island coordination issue. A conference in New Haven concluded schedules would stay unchanged, avoiding widespread disruption for thousands of commuters. The Hartford time change goes into effect tomorrow, and the railroad’s stance raises questions about future impact on arrivals and business.
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Hartford
Conn
New York,New Haven
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Gay
Carl A. Mitchell
New Haven
Sinn Fein prisoners arrive under guard in Belfast jail
Sixty five Sinn Fein prisoners, who sailed from Queenstown yesterday aboard a sloop with two destroyers, arrived in Belfast. They were moved to the city jail, which was cleared and equipped with barbed wire protection, and will be guarded by troops.
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Belfast
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Queenstown
Sinn Fainers
Coar
Dr Baldwin Takes Stand In Norwalk Damage Suit
In New Haven on March 25 Dr A H Baldwin an elderly physician suing the City of Norwalk for 50000 damages testified his car overturned on Main Street after failing to see an obstruction. His son Howard testified about a five foot curb area with a 15 inch dirt pile claimed to be from nearby excavation. The trial resumed this afternoon as weather forecasts called for warmer tonight and rain Friday.
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A. H. Baldwin
Norwalk
Main Street
Superior Court
Baldwin
Howard Baldwin
Father Will Pay Ransom Kidnapping Shocks Lexington
In Lexington Kentucky a seven year old boy, Paul Little, was abducted by an unidentified white man. His father, Todington capitalist E R Little, said he would pay a five thousand dollar ransom and that he would meet demands even if it meant forfeiting twenty six thousand dollars to secure his son's return. A note threatening harm was left at the Little home but its exact contents were not disclosed.
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Lexington
E. R. Little
Todington Capitalist
Paul Little
Kittle
Governor to Get Resolution on Special Session Call
Hartford March 25 The Republican state convention adopted a resolution urging Governor Holcomb to convene a special session to consider the federal suffrage amendment. Colonel I M Ullman will present the resolution to the governor next Tuesday as suffrage leaders say the governor's public statement today does not constitute a definite refusal since the resolution has not yet reached him.
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Hartford
Holcomb
I M. Ullman
Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association
Lawson Arrest T W Lawson for Stock Law Violations
Boston March 25 Attorney General Allen led a crackdown on stock promoters and brokers in silver stock cases. Thomas W Lawson surrendered at police headquarters to face four counts of violating a state filing law on stock issues. Four other operators were arrested yesterday including L R Van Riper of New York, former secretary of Lawson.
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Boston
Allen
Thomas W. Lawson
L. ©. van Riper
New York
Lawson
Chicago Market Adopts New Hours Under Daylight Saving
Chicago on March 26 reports the Chicago Stock Exchange will move trading hours to 8 a m to 1 p m on weekdays and 8 a m to 10 a m on Saturdays in line with New York daylight saving. Pittsburgh stock minds discuss adopting the New York daylight saving law, noting New York's law starts earlier.
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Chicago
Chicago Stock Exchange
New York
Board of Governors
Chicago Exchange
Pittsburgh
Water front activity grows on swelling Housatonic
Melting snows swell the Housatonic and its feeders causing a higher river with minimal tide up to the Sound. The coal barge fret barge with about 10,000 tons was moved to the American Brass Co. yard near the railroad bridge. Hecter Interstate No 3 with Singer Company castings from Elizabeth, N J, and the Euiba Bunker with general merchandise reached New Haven docks. A new Sound steamer line will operate with motor trucks to move freight from Bridgeport. Park City from Port Jefferson pending arrival tomorrow on its maiden trip.
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Housatonic
American Brass Co
Hecter Interstate No. 3
Singer Company
Elizabeth
N. J
New Haven
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Park City
Port Jefferson
Great Britain Considers Formal Claim Over Retained Ships
Washington dispatch reports consul general Skinner in London says Britain will present a claim to the United States for losses from the retention of the Imperator and other former German ships after U S service. Britain has already made representations through the British ministry for shipping. Bonar Law, ex-Chancellor, is quoted as saying losses were considerable and a formal claim is under advisement.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
Imperator
Skinner
London
Department of Commerce
Sinner
Bonar Lew
Daylight Saving for Ansonia Opens April 4
Daylight saving without setting clocks will be effective in Ansonia Derby Shelton and Seymour beginning April 4. Goldberg Fined 10 Dollars In City Court Mike Goldberg proprietor of a wholesale produce store at 441 Water Street was fined 10 dollars and costs for an assault alleged against Albert Applegat of 697 Water Street on March 15.
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Ansonia, Conn
Ansonia
Derby
Shelton
Seymour
Fires 2 Shots To End Life Despondent Over Domestic Troubles
Anna Tireilo wife of a shoe maker living at 196 Gregory street shot herself in the left hand and then turned the revolver on her throat. Emergency doctor B J Zoyle and Ambulance Driver Chris on Kest found the husband two doors away applying pressure to the bullet wound. At St Vincent's hospital her condition is reported as very grave with little hope of recovery. The revolver with two bullets was found in the sink. She regained consciousness briefly and spoke only through an interpreter.
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Anna Tireilo
Gregory Street
B. J. Zoyle
Chrison Kest
St. Vincent's Hospital
Warrenite usage rumor unsettles Bridgeport streets
City rumors claimed Warrenite would be dropped and impregnated macadam used by Bridgeport Construction Co. Director Jacob A. Courtade denied any plan, saying he had heard nothing and would stick to guaranteed paving despite the rumor.
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Bridgeport Construction Co
Jacob A. Courtade
Pub- Mec Works
Mr. Courtade
Courtade
Lawyers Cases Are Continued
The cases of Attorneys Francis J. Breex Solomon Badesch Harry Greenstein and Harry Mosard accused of defrauding Andrew P. Nichols of $10 000 were brought before the City court this morning and continued for two weeks Bonds remain the same The continuance was satisfactory to both the State and the defense likely due to Judge John H Light of Norwalk not yet finishing his investigation It is expected the case will be settled on April 5
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Francis J.breex
Solomon Badesch
Harry Greenstein
Harry Mosard
Andrew P. Nichols
John H. Light
Norwalk
Note to Allied Council on Turkish settlement sent
Washington March 25 the State Department dispatched the note to the Allied Supreme Council outlining the American government's views on the Turkish settlement. It was the first diplomatic paper to bear the signature of Bainbridge Colby the new secretary of state.
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Washington
Allied Supreme Council
State Department
Bainbridge Colby
One Remonstrance Opposes Daylight Saving in Bridgeport
The Bridgeport Central Labor Union filed the only remonstrance against the daylight saving ordinance set for a special City Council meeting at City Hall. The letter from W. S. Hoffman, secretary, protests passage of the proposed measure, dated March 24, and directed to the Board of Aldermen.
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Common Council
Bridgeport Central Labor Union
Board of Aldermen
Central Labor Union
Central Labor Union of
Bridgeport
W. S. Hoffman
Motorist swerves to avoid pedestrian. child injured
Chris Rickard Jr driving slowly on State street swerved onto the sidewalk to avoid Ben jamin Rackowitz. The fender struck Rackowitz and the car crashed into a fence, injuring eight year old Marion Downey as the fence toppled. Rackowitz was carried away by ambulance. the girl suffered a possible left hip fracture.
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Benjamin Rackowitz
Rickard
State Street
Kupfer Divorce Report Scheduled For Tomorrow
State Referee Bora’s report in Ruth Esker Kupfer versus Walker 5S Kupfer pending before Judge Keeler in Superior Court will grant a divorce for intolerable cruelty. Husband awarded general custody of the children. Mrs Kupfer to have substantial visiting intervals. Kupfer withdrew his petition on grounds of infidelity. ruling could grant Mrs Kupfer a divorce decree.
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Bora
Ruth Esker Kupfer
Walker
Kupfer
Lafayette Street
Keeler
Tell Anthracite Men To Remain At Work
United Mine Workers prepare notices for local unions in three anthracite districts instructing workers to stay on the job after April 1 while wage talks continue. Operators agree to retroactive wages, April 1 holiday notes. Subcommittee reviews core worker demands including closed shop check off six hour day five day week and a sixty percent wage rise.
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New York
United Mine Workers
War Office deny plan to starve miners during strike
London reports the War Office denied any plan to starve miners into submission by army blockade. A statement from the War Office was expected tonight. Also noted, Elizabeth Henckelman of 347 Stillman Street forfeited a $25 bond after missing a city court trial.
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London
War Office
Daily Herald
Eilnabeth Henckelman
German cabinet reshaped with Bauer as premier
The Morning Post reports a new German cabinet led by Premier Gustav Bauer after negotiations. It lists ministers including Schiffer, Mueller, Koch, Cuno, and Schmidt with several new faces and changes from the old lineup. Press reaction shows mixed feelings, especially socialist organs unhappy with the remodel.
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Berlin
Gustav Bauer
Morning Post
Schiffer
Hermann Mueller
Herr Koch
Herr Gesster
Fisher Cuno
Herr Boltz
Bell
Herr
Robinson says mayoral attack strengthens Roraback chances
J. A. H. Robinson, town chairman of the Republican party, comments on the mayor Wisere attack on Roraback and its impact on the governor race. He notes Wilson supporters view the attack as strengthening Roraback while citing contrasts with Bridgeport GOP governance under John T. King. Robinson says the party shows no regrets about its actions and credits King with advancing the Women Suffrage resolution.
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Wisere
Roraback
J. A. H. Robinson
Republican Party
Wilson
Robinson
Bridgeport G. O. P
John T. King
King
Death of Miss Bessie B Hanover Ends Long Teaching Career
Bridgeport mourns Miss Bessie B Hanover longtime city teacher and valedictorian of 1880 class who resigned in 1912 due to ill health. Funeral planned private with interment in New Haven on Friday, March 26. In a separate crash on Washington avenue near Golden Hill street Joseph Lesnick driving without a license collided with Mrs Fleming. Lesnick overturned and was injured. a passenger William Jesche is in critical condition. another passenger L W Webb sustained minor injuries.
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Bessie B Hanover
Bridgeport Joses
Miss Hanover
Julius B
Annie Blackman Hanover
Hanover
New Haven
St Vincent's Hospital
Washington Avenue
Golden Hill Street
Joseph Lesnick
King’s Highway
Mra
R. P. Fleming
Norman Street
Lesnick
William Jesche
Courtland Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
L. W. Webb
Milford
Fleming
Connecticut Republicans Face Suffrage Record Question
Miss Katherine Ludinston, president of the association, says the Republican convention endorsed suffrage but kept anti suffrage leaders in power. She notes the party must ratify the federal amendment in a special session to clear its record and hold it accountable for its stance.
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Hertford
Katharine Ludinston
Aseation
Republican Party
Bacme
J. Henry Rornback
Charles Hopkins Clark
John Buckley
Connecticut
Republican Party of
Wood Leading Sioux Falls in South Dakota Primary Returns
Returns from 1,185 of 1,740 state precincts show Wood leading with 27,966 votes, Lowden at 33,885, and Johnson at 21,735. Election results cover remote districts with mail-in updates expected today to complete state totals.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Wood
Lowden
Johnson
Governor urges New Jersey daylight saving adoption
Jersey City March 25 Governor Edwards urged the people of New Jersey to adopt daylight saving hours in line with the New York law effective at 2 am Sunday. He called the Senate's failure to pass the measure last night the only way to avoid ongoing complications and pledged to push again for passage Monday night.
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Jersey City
N. J
New Jersey
New York State
Edwards
State Senate
Assembly
Senate
Renown Navigation Doubtful in Culebra Cut Ahead of Prince
Panama March 25 doubts rise on clearing the Culebra Cut in time for the British cruiser Renown to pass en route to Australia. More than 20 ships remain tied up after Saturday’s slide test. An island 50 feet wide and three feet high appears above the channel. Boston March 25 thieves tunneled through a Roxbury brick wall, stealing about 11,000 in skins, authorities reported.
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Panama
Culebra
Prince of Wales
Australia
Boston
Roxbury
Gt Pelies Besdquarters
Todax
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