Daniels orders six destroyers to sail for Key West
Washington reports Secretary Daniels ordered a division of six destroyers and the tender Mack Hawk to depart New York for Key West for possible duty in Mexican waters. The vessels Isherwood Cas Lardine Putnam Dale and Neild are led by Captain Byron Long with the Mack Hawk.
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Washington
Seerey Daniels
New York
Key West
Mexican
Isherwood
Cas
Lardine
Putnam
Dale
Neild
Byron Long
Mack Hawk
Leng
Daniels
Tilack Hawk
Hudson
Kay West
Penny Saved Penny Earned At Suffrage Meeting Collection
An audience at a high school suffrage ratification meeting watched a man acknowledge weaker collections than the chairman. An elderly man gave each of two women sizable bills which they secretly hid, later adding small change to the plate, prompting wry remarks about human nature.
Crop acreage much reduced in New England
Boston May 3 report shows a 25 percent cut in the acreage to be planted for food crops in New England this year. Higher vegetable prices are expected as reductions hit main producing areas near Boston Providence and New Haven where many croppers cut by half or quit. Some farmers plan full acreages hoping to cope later while markets lack labor.
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Boston
New England
United States Bureau of Crop Estimates
W. A. Saunders
Providence
New Haven
Jarre Crower
Imetn
Republicans Hopeful Johnson Leads Michigan and California
Kalamazoo reports heated bids over Hiram W. Johnson as Michigan voters split among unpledged delegates and Johnson supporters. California results show Johnson leading Hoover with about two thirds of precincts reported and Meritt conceding Johnson’s lead.
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San Francisco
Hiram W. Jolson
California
Herber v. Hoover
Johnson
Caliofonia
Ralph P. Merritt
French Women Aid in Breaking May Day Strike
Fashionable women volunteered to work during the May Day strike, serving as subway ticket punchers and chauffeurs. Some offered to perform railroad labor roles, including locomotive engineering, though not yet called upon, as civic volunteers respond to disrupted transit.
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Sion
Mademoiselle Sompant
M. Bompard
Durkey
Yub Sc
Coninous Clichy and
Batignode
The
Civic Union
Examinations Planned for Bond Theft Probe in Canada
United States authorities announce examinations of employes and books at banking and brokerage houses in Montreal Toronto and Quebec to trace securities stolen in New Yorks five million dollar bond plot. Canadian high court arrangements are set to honor US federal court orders and terms will be sought this week.
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New York
Montreal
Toronto
Quebec
High Court
United States
Dominion
Strikers Resort to Intimidation Amid France Labor Crisis
Reports from Paris and Toulon indicate ongoing general railroad strikes with optimistic union outlooks. Passenger traffic improves while freight congestion eases in places, yet miners and dock workers show no change. Arrests of three labor leaders in Toulon cited. Authorities warn of intimidation against non-strikers families, notably at Tours.
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Paris
Main
France
Totsy
Toulon
Tours
Flouris Given Jail Sentence in Breach Charge
Costa Flouris of 459 Fairfield Avenue was arrested last night on a breach of the peace charge. In city court he was fined $1 and costs and sentenced to five months in jail after accusers said he threatened to kill unless she ran away with him. The vice squad investigated the charge.
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Costas Flours
Fairfield Avenue
Flouris
Foral Police Department
Apes
Six Saloon Keepers Held in New Haven Case
Six former saloon keepers arrested on warrants for sale of intoxicating liquors won postponement of their hearings to May 17. Bond set at $500 each. The defendants were among the best known retail dealers in New Haven’s business section.
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New Haven
Fire damages old ice shed in North avenue
A fire at an abandoned ice shed owned by the Nangatuck Valley Ice Co. on North avenue partially destroyed the building. Firemen arrived from Box 814 and fought the blaze for about 15 minutes. The roof and one side were burned. damage is not yet estimated and authorities suspect youths smoking inside as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nangatuck Valley Ice Co
North Avenue
Ice Company
Austrian Mayor Asks Food Checks Continue
Mayor Eoward Schaffenrath of Graz Stelermark Austria requests continuation of food checks for Austria. He writes to Mayor Wilson and will forward the letter to the national committee amid a Hungarian drive. He notes U S aid helped Austria solve part of its food problem.
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Eoward Schaffenrath
Graz
Stelermark
Austria
Wilson
National Committee
Schaffenrath
United States
Neighborhood Improvement Board Reports April Yard Cleanups
In April 345 back yards were cleaned up per a Chamber of Commerce report to the Board of Health. On May 3 the tally reached 43. The Neighborhood Improvement committee of the Chamber directs this work. The National Italian American Day Committee of New York urges Mayor Wilson to proclaim May 24 as Italian American Day with appropriate ceremonies in the city.
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Chamber of Commerce
Board of Health
National
New York
Wilson
Ash Collection Schedule by Streets
Ash collection tomorrow covers Park avenue to Pequonock street and North to Railroad avenues. Friday routes cover the South End and Saturday shifts include East Bridgeport with extra teams to service every street in those areas.
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Park Avenue
Pequonnock Street
Railroad Avenues
South End
East Bridgeport
Hungarians Refused Plea for Referendum at Versailles
Paris May 5 The conference of ambassadors delivered a negative reply to Hungary’s demand for a plebiscite in territories detached by the proposed peace treaty. The Hungarian delegation has ten days to respond. The session included the Schleswig plebiscite report by Sir Charles Marling and will proceed after General Claudel's input.
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Paris
Conference of Ambassadors
Versailles
Hungary
Charles Marling
Inter-Allied Commission
Schleswig
Leswig
Claudel
Mrs Polak on Stand in Suit Over Affection
In Superior Court Mrs Freda Pollak testifies about the night Florence Valentine broke into the Pollak home. She says jealousy sparked the disturbance and details Frank Valentine’s actions around the house.
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Freda Potlgk
Florence Valentine
Mrs. Valentine
Pollak
Frank Valentine
Henry H. Pollak
Cuneo
Valentine
Terra Nova South Pole Expedition Plans Airplane Fleet
London May 5 a fleet of 13 to 14 airplanes will accompany the Terra Nova ship prepared by John L. Cope for a South Pole expedition. Capt. Wilkins commands the air wing with two pilots per machine except single seat scouts. Fuselages double as sledges and planes will primarily be used for photographic flights.
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London
John L. Cope
South Pole
Wilkins
Daring Rescue At Boat Dock By Tug John Glenn
Raymond Davis engineer of the tug boat John Glenn rescued a 14 year old boy Henry Esz plant who rode his bicycle off a dock into the water. Davis dove to grasp the boy by the coat collar and they were pulled to safety with help from others. The boy revived aboard the John Glenn and eight dollars in his pocket dried. The bicycle was recovered with stapling irons.
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Raymond Davis
John Glenn
Henry Eszplant
Rascale
Nine Citizens Refused as Court Admits Nine
In the Suturaiivation Court this morning before Judge Howard J. Curtis nine applicants were admitted to citizenship, including Anna Achtlik born in Germany who arrived in 1908 and became the second woman admitted this term. Others faced outcomes include Samuel Baddeline from Russia whose petition was dismissed for false statements. Josef W. Johannesson from Sweden had a case continued for draft record check. More cases heard this afternoon.
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Howard J. Curtis
Anna Achtlik
Germany
Greenwich
Josef W. Johannesson
Sweden
Samuel Baddeline
Russia
Minor officials to use municipal taxis in New York
New York city will replace luxurious official cars with municipal taxis for minor officials. The plan adds 45 taxicabs to the municipal garage, eliminates 209 cars, and outfits each cab with a mileage meter charged to the using department. Police, fire, and Mayor Hylan’s machine remain unaffected.
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New York
New York City
Hylan
Knox argues war ended and Wilson seeking new powers
In a Senate debate Senator Knox of Pennsylvania condemns President Wilson for alleging the nation remains at war to pressure ratification of the Versailles treaty. He outlines six points showing the armistice and subsequent events ended hostilities, and asserts war powers ceased with actual hostilities ending. He argues Congress alone can declare war and that no extra presidential powers exist beyond statute.
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Washington
Knox
Pennsylvania
Senate
Wilson
Foursi
Congress
Bridgeport Fire Loss for April 1920 Totals $31091
Bridgeport fire headquarters report shows April 1920 damage at $31091, up from $7864 in April 1919. A $24680 blaze at Bridgeport Metal Goods Co. boosted totals, with a $3700 loss at a two family home on Standam Avenue. Frem en answered 110 alarms, 35 bell and 75 still, three false alarms.
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Bridgeport
Bridgeport Metal Goods Co
Standam Avenue
Fremen
Bell
Red Men Hold Annual Session in Greenwich
Red Men delegates from Connecticut gathered in Greenwich town hall for their annual session. James F. Walsh welcomed the assembly as officers will be elected, with plans for a dinner and a trip to Port Chester after adjournment to adopt several palifaces.
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Greenwich
Conn
Connecticut
James F. Walsh
House
Portchester
Connecticut Delegation to San Francisco Conventon Named
Delegates arrive for the Democratic state convention at Music Hall New Haven to name a fourteen member Connecticut delegation for the San Francisco meeting. State Chairman David E. Fitzgerald and national chairman Homer S. Cummings will preside as temporary chairmen. The temporary delegate roll may underrepresent towns as several lists were not received by the Hotel Garde. The state central committee approved the temporary roll and sent it to the credentials committee for final determination of representation.
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Kalamazoo
Hiram W. Johnson
Michigan
Johnson
California
New Haven
Music Hall
Connecticut
San Francisco
State Central
Hotel Garde
David E. Fitegerald
Homer S. Cummings
Garde
Suckley Heads City Police News Censorship Policy
Acting Superintendent Charles H. Suckley announces a new order placing news censorship under police headquarters. Department heads must file daily reports to be reviewed, then approved material goes to newspapers. city court cases excluded. Publicity on the policy to follow. Burns raids and Vice investigation activity noted with Meyer Wilson unavailable for comment. Prosecutor Delaney says warrants have not yet been issued for four Burns suspects in the robbery of Ella Miller of 77 State Street.
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Police Department
Charles H. Suckley
Aven C Meyera
Burns Agency
Bridgeport
New York
Meyer Wilson
Alexander J.delaney
Burns
Ella Miler
State Street
Investigation Ordered Into Replogle Steel Activity
New York May 5 The Stock Exchange committee on business conduct ordered an investigation into Destiny s on Replogle Steel amid rumors of a potential corner. Replogle linked to Stutz interests, with reports of extensive activity prompting scrutiny of April 19 to May 4 trades. Chicago May 5 a fourth strike threat surfaced as Telegraph Messengers Delivery Union demands higher wages.
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New York
the Stock Exchange
Replogle
Exchange
Stutz
Replogie
Stutz Motor Co
Chicago
Western Union
Postal
Roy Johnson
Csr
Conmade
Hotel Men's Association
Lumbermen's Association
Railroad Managers Association
Delegates Get Wages Raised in New York Unions
Walking delegates of the New York Building Trades Council will receive a minimum weekly salary of 75 dollars. Unions failing to pay the new scale will lose seats in the council. Previously delegates were paid varying amounts set by each union and typically below journeyman wages.
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New York
New York Building Trades Council
Escaped Norwich Hospital Patient Sought Near New York
Bridgeport police warned to search for Ram Zoorges 23 former Norwich Hospital inmate who escaped days ago and is believed headed to New York. He was sighted in New Haven in an automobile this morning with a revolver, wearing a dark suit and soft hat.
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Bridgeport
Ram Zoorges
Norwich Hospital
New York
Zoorges
New Haven
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