German Troops Enter Ruhr Without Allied Consent
Paris reports absolute confirmation that regular German army units have moved into the Ruhr district near the Allied occupation zone without permission. The French foreign office said the issue will likely be raised at the supreme council in London. Berlin notes add that order will be restored amid rebel worker activity in Westphalia.
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Ruhr
Paris
French Foreign Office
Supreme Council
London
Water flood dispute prompts dam closure order
Four residents of Woodside avenue sue Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. for damages claiming Frenchtown Reservoir water floods their land. In court, the company agrees to temporarily close the dam opening to halt the flow, with a permanent injunction to follow. Plaintiffs are Mary Greiner, A. La Lutz, Ada Whyland, and H. P. Downs.
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Woodside Avenue
Frenchtown
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
Superior Court
Hydraulic Co
Arthur M. Marsh
J. Walter Scheffer
Hydraulic Company
Mary Greiner
A. la Lutz
Ada Whyland
H. P. Downs
Main Street
Court Upholds La Follette Seamen’s Act Constitu tional
Washington March 29 The Supreme Court upheld the La Follette Seaman's Act provisions on payment of wages to seamen on demand. The ruling sustains federal decrees applying the act to foreign sailors on foreign vessels in American ports and to foreign seamen seeking wages on arrival in U S ports.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Bolshevik Capture of Novorossiysk Reported
Novorossiysk Russia reports the city taken by Bolshevik forces early Sunday. Thousands of General Dentkine's volunteers redirected to the Soviet side while others boarded ships heading to Crimea. The Galveston was the last U.S. cruiser to exit unscathed as Bolshevik forces fired on nearby warships.
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Novrossisk
Russia
G'Otock
Dentkine
Crimea
Dent. Kine
United States
Galveston
Tiitish
Folshevik
Protest Against Fare Increase Across Hudson River Rail Line
Washington reports protests against a fare rise on the Hudson and Manhattan railroad linking New York City with Jersey City and Hoboken. Citizens and city representatives urged the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to suspend the new tariffs pending a full investigation by the C C C.
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Washington
Hudson and Manhattan
New York City
Jersey City
Hoboken
New Jersey
Fate Board of Public Utilities
Raad
Communist Goes to Jail in New York
Atsky, secretary of the New York Communist party, was convicted of violating the state's criminal anarchy law and sentenced to five to ten years in state prison. Winitsky, linked to advocating overthrow of government, played a role in a Chicago Communist convention months earlier. Cabinet resigns in Copenhagen as Premier C. T. Zable and Minister of Justice steps down after forming June 21.
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New York
Atsky
Communist Party
Winitsky
Chicago
Copenhagen
C. T. Zable
Paris Reports First Part of Peace Loan Floated
Paris March 29 The first section of the French peace loan has been floated. The ministry of finance will announce the total yield after full returns from colonies and distant subscriptions are received. The loan overcame a railroad strike and the German revolution, with revised estimates to be presented to the chamber tomorrow. Finance Minister Francois Marsal also announced restrictions on luxury imports to improve the current situation.
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Paris
Ministry of Finance
Chamber of Deputies
Francois Marsal
Mrs Favre Is Judged Insane In Daughter Killing
New York March 29 Emily May Favre who shot and killed her 12 year old daughter on February 7 has been adjudged insane and committed to Matteawan Hospital for the Criminal Insane by a commission. She came from Chatham Ontario to New York a year ago with ambitions to dance and had recently inherited money but faced tightened circumstances. She told the commission she planned to kill herself after the act but her mind became a blank.
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New York
Emily May Favre
Matteawan Hospital
Favre
Chatham
Ont
O'Brien Named Deputy Tax Commissioner Successor Named
Thomas O'Brien assistant clerk in the tax commissioner's office is named deputy tax commissioner to succeed John J. Fitzpatrick whose resignation takes effect Thursday. James Holt Jr of 166 Cedar Street will fill O'Brien's former post. Holt has prior tax experience with the assessor's office. New Haven forecast shows showers tonight, Tuesday partly cloudy and colder.
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Thomas O'Brien
Tax Commissioner's Office
John J. Fitzpatrick
O'Brien
James Holt, Jr
Cedar Street
Hott
Berlin Install New Prussia Ministry Names Nine Members
Berlin March 29 The newly organized ministry for Prussia is announced and lists nine members including Premier and Minister of Agriculture Herr Braun Interior Herr Severing Education Herr Haenisch Finance Herr Ludeman Public Works Herr Oeser Trade Herr Fischbeck Peoples Welfare Herr Steegerwald Justice Herr Zehnhoff. Four ministers are social democrats two democrats and two center party members. Premier Braun previously served as minister of agriculture and several others were in the prior cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Prussia
Agriculture
Herr Braun
Interior
Herr Severing
Herr Haenisch
Herr Ludeman
Herr Oeser
Herr Fischbeck
Peoples Welfare
Herr Steegerwald
Justice
Zehnhoff
Social Democrats
Center Party
Braun
Herr Zehnhoff
Nitti Seeks Allies Over Adriatic Pact In Rome Debate
Premier Nitti told the chamber of deputies he does not view the Jugo Slavs as enemies but as potential friends. He urged harmony with the Jago Slavs, discussed enforcing the London pact without Fiume, and floated Britain and France backed solutions for the Adriatic question to maintain amicable adjustment. The speech drew applause except from socialists. vote of confidence requested.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Nitid
London
France
Great Britain
Italy
Fiume
Ignor Nitti
Supreme Allied Council
Dalmatia
Adriatic
Jugo Slavia
Stop Dumping of Hot Slag in Harbor
District aldermen representing the area around the American Tube and Stamp ing company are to present an ordinance to the Common Council next Monday night to ban dumping hot slag in the harbor. Residents have regularly complained and prior efforts to stop the nuisance failed. A heavy penalty is hinted for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tube and Stamping Company
Common Council
Daylight law in Hartford under new time rules
Hartford on two times as daylight saving begins at 2 am with many clocks not advanced. Factories and commuters face confusion while insurers resist changes. Trolley lines adjust with early cars. First day partly satisfactory but punctuality issues persist. Burglars steal $4 in cigars at Union Billiard Parlors on State Street. police notified.
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Hartford
Conn
Will Not Submit To Militarism In Essen Conference
In Essen, Paul Levy of the Communist Party of Germany told a Ruhr representatives conference that the party cannot continue its fight under current conditions and seeks to break off the struggle as soon as possible. He asserted the people’s representatives must govern and that military leaders must submit to Communist decisions.
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Essen
Associated Press
Berlin
Ruhr
Paul Levy
Frankfort
Communist Party of Germany
Herr Levy
Germany
Lieber
Submarine force deemed wholly inadequate for war demands
Washington March 29 The navy's submarine force was entirely inadequate to meet the war demands against Germany. Rear Admiral A W Grant former Atlantic fleet submarine commander testified before the Senate committee. He said submersibles were small various types with limited range and weak armament and poor engine design. He noted two years of propaganda to push building combat capable submarines against U boats. Grant said 15 subs were sent abroad after entry and would need constant repairs, even at the Azores.
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Washington
Germany
A. W. Grant
Atlantic Fleet
Senate
Navy
Navy Department
Grant
United States
Department
Azores Islands
Veteran Seeks Tax Abatement for War Service
Max Frederick of 367 Huntington Road petitions abatement of $1,000 in the 1919 grand list. He served in Co G Third Regiment and was wounded in the head during the Indian wars in which Custer fell. He was discharged December 20, 1879 and has received a veteran's pension since March 2, 1895.
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Co. G
Custer
Max Frederick
Huntington Road
Frederick
Grocer Claims Bill Not Paid in New York Suit
Predoric C Whitney the New York theatrical producer faces a Supreme Court suit from Ericsson of Port Chester New York administrator of Alfred Erbanum estate. Ericsson claims Whitney owes 2600 for groceries and hardware supplied in 1915 plus interest totaling about 4000. The Greenwich estate four acres is attached and the case is returnable at the April term.
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Predoric C. Whitney
New York
Eric A. Exiesson
Port Chester
N. Y
Whitney
Ericsson
Alfred Erbanum
Whitmey
Iun Greerwich
Jewelry Stolen From Masill Store on Congress Street
Thief cut a glass section from the Masill jewelry store show window at 109 Congress street last night and stole rings sold chains lavalieres and cuff links valued at $200 from the display shelf.
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Masill Jewelry
Congress Street
Washington Society Folk Brewing Beer
Washington March 29 brewing party lifts gloom in the capital. Formal morning gatherings held in the homes of notable residents. Ladies wear aprons and bring ingredients for near beer. A packet of hops with a bold warning cautions against adding yeast, claiming it would yield six percent beer.
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Washington
den Jong
Coroner Probes Injured Man After Crash
Coroner Phelan visited St. Vincent's hospital to question William Jesche about last week's automobile crash. Jesche is internally injured and unable to yet provide a full account. Joseph Temnick, owner of the car, also a hospital patient, was questioned. Lesnik has several fractured ribs but is considered less severely injured.
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William Jesche
Phelan
St. Vincent's Hospital
Jesche
Joseph Temnick
King's Highway
Lesnik
Insurance agents sue Columbus Motor Co for 250 dollars
Wintter and North, local insurance agents, sue Columbus Motor Co in common pleas court to recover 200 dollars for services rendered in writing fire insurance policies on the companys garage and cars. Some money has been paid, but an unpaid balance remains disputed. Hartford, March 29, and Mayor Richard J. Kinsella announces renomination bid on Democratic ticket. nominating convention set for tonight.
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Wintter & North
Common Pleas Court
Columbus Motor Co
Motor Company
Hartford
Richard J. Kinsella
New England Rivers Over Highest Mark
Thawing snows sent the Merrimac and Connecticut rivers to record or near record highs across New England. Flooded basements forced closures of mills in Lawrence while the Merrimac rose in the Lowell area prompting flood gate prep. Bridges and riverfront property faced danger as ice and water damaged structures and suspended rail service between Holyoke and Northampton.
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Boston
New England
Merrimac
Connecticut
Lawrence
Concord
Lowell
Haverhill
Fender
Boston & Maine Bridge
Connecticut River
Vermont
Brattleboro
Holyoke
Northampton
Tornado Toll Rising Across Midwest States
Reports from March 28 to 29 recount a devastating Midwest tornado route. Seventy seven deaths nationwide, with Chicago area bearing heavy losses including 29 and Melrose Park worst hit. Ohio towns Casualties total 82 dead, Toledo area reports and widespread destruction. Elgin recounts eight dead as recovery begins after yesterday’s wreckage.
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Chicago
Middle West
Melrose Park
Columnus
Ohio
Toledo
Henoiette
Brunersburg
Defiance
VanWert
Moulton
Lima
Nashville
Greenville
Cleveland
Raab's Corners
Genoa
Bridgeport Masters Exchange Endorses Daylight Saving
A message to Bridgeport city officials shows the Bridgeport Master Builders' Exchange endorsing Daylight Saving. President Albert W. Smite notes most supporters favor the plan, with few objectors, while the Bridgeport Central Labor Union remains opposed to the daylight saving ordinance.
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Bridgeport Master Eudes Exchange
Aidex
Bridgeport Master Builders’ Exchange
Albert W. Smite
Bridgeport Central Labor Bnion
Police Seek Truck Driver Witness in Corner Collision
Police seek the driver of a truck seen near Golden Hill and Courtland streets at noon Thursday. A car driven by Joseph Lesnick collided with Mrs. R. Flemming’s vehicle. The truck driver is a witness and should report to Officer Arthur F. Salmons or Judge John J. Phelan at the county courthouse.
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Golden Hill
Courtland Streets
Joseph Lesnick
R. Flemming
Arthur F. Salmons
John J. Phelan
County Court House
Constitutionality of Prohibition Argued
A Paris labor congress session opened discussing May Day actions and the federation’s call for solidarity. In Washington, the Supreme Court heard arguments on the constitutionality of the prohibition amendment and enforcement provisions, with New Jersey and Wisconsin suits central to the proceedings. The cases cover the broader ban and the non intoxicating beer issue, with multiple related challenges.
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Paris
General Federation of Labor
M. Bidegaray
Federation of Railwaymen
Federation of Labor
Washington
Supreme Court
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Rhode Island
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Christian Feigenspan
Newark
Agreement to Sign Bituminous Coal Contract In NY
New York March 28 predicted a new case agreement based on the majority renaming of President Wilson's bituminous coal commission. Operators and miners met to negotiate a fresh contract for soft coal men. John L. Lewis, UMW president, expressed confidence that a satisfactory agreement would be reached with common sense guiding talks and no delay in resolving the bituminous situation.
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New York
Wilson
Bituminous Coal Commission
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Restaurant owner reports burglary of $200 from room
Richard Olney, proprietor of a restaurant at Richmond and Barnum Avenues, told police someone entered his room last night while he slept and stole $200 from his trousers pocket, confirming he had the money before retiring.
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Richard Olney
Richmond and
Barnum Avenues
Olney
Mine workers to ballot on wage offer and strike option
London delegates decide to put the government offer to a ballot of the mine workers. If rejected a strike will be called for a minimum increase. The proposal includes 20 percent gross earnings rise with a two shillings weekly minimum extra for all over 18, one shilling for 16 to 78, and nine pence for under 16.
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London
Two Men Drown While Crossing River to Work
Charles B. Stevens, Ris son Joseph, and Ralph Griffin drowned in the Androscoggin River at Brunswick Maine while attempting to rescue a man who had fallen overboard. The trio, employed by Pejepscot Paper Mills, were crossing the river to reach their shift.
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Brunswick
Charles B. Stevens
Ris
Joseph
Ralph Griffin
Androstoggin
Pejepscot Paper
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