Protest of 88 Congressmen Calls for International Comity
A historical note explains that a protest by 88 congressmen to the British prime minister adopts League of Nations principles. It argues restraint on war and arrests, urging goodwill between nations, and supports Ireland’s claim for justice under the Covenant.
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League of Nations
America
Great Britain
League
Wilson
People’s
England
Ireland
Dr. Abbott's Eulogy of Roosevelt Cites Egypt Incident
The report relays Dr. Abbott praising Roosevelt while recounting the 1909 Khartoum visit and the assassination of Butros Pasha. Roosevelt allegedly supported swift, drum head justice, arguing against slow responses and lynch law, a view Abbott calls Bolshevik rather than Constitutional.
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Dr. Abbott
Col
Roosevelt
Khartoum
Butros Pasha
Nile
Butros
Holsheviks
Home Office
Mr. Roosevelt
Dian
Egypt
Democratic women organize Connecticut political alliance
The Brooklawn club hosted a Connecticut Alliance of Democratic women as they formed a dedicated group to pursue political activity for the party. Mrs. Hincks led the Bridgeport dinner committee and celebrated a historic, self guided effort by women to organize for democracy.
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Connecticut
Brooklawn Club
Hincks
Bridgeport
Women of
California primary prompts voter turnout forecast
The article notes a California primary held yesterday with Mr. Merritt predicting a total vote around 400000. It discusses debate on whether women would vote once given the ballot and references the experiment to prove the truth of the case.
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California
Merritt
Women voters gain momentum in Hoover outlook
The report notes San Francisco and Fresno show women voting as strongly as men, with Sonoma County women voting more heavily. Democrats backing Hoover, and the trend suggests women will soon vote as numerously as men nationwide, challenging prior doubt about female turnout.
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Hoover
San Francisco
Fresno
Sonoma County
Bridgeport Delegates Named for State Democratic Convention
Bridgeport will send 19 delegates to the Democratic state convention in New Haven this afternoon led by Town Chairman John A. Cornell. The Bridgeport delegation backs William P. Kirt and Jeremiah Donovan for district delegates and will likely be the Fourth district choice.
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Bridgeport
John A. Cornell
New Haven
Willtm P. Kirt
Jeremiah Donovan
Norwalk
Democrats Gather for Connecticut State Convention
The Connecticut Democratic state convention prepares for possible local contests and delegates. Resolutions include a call for a special session on federal suffrage, and talks feature prominent women proposing a female representative on the delegation. The four “big four” names are slated as delegates at large, with New Haven hosting delegates at Hotel Oneco tonight.
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New Haven
Gov. Holcomb
Connecticut
St Louis
Homer S. Cummings
Charles D. Lockwood
Stamford
David E. FitzGerald
Thomas J. Spellacy
Hartford
Bryan Mahan
New London
Oneco
Thomas IL. Ieilly
Obituaries and funeral services for several local residents
Obituaries detail funerals for Charis A. Nelson Charles A. Nelson Cath erine Kier Margaret Hilton Kathrine Bonneau and family attendance at services in Easton St Augustine's and St Michaels churches. Burials planned at local cemeteries with Masses requiem and hymns noted. Survivors listed for Hilton and Bonneau.
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Charis A. Nelson
Charles A. Nelson
Wilmot & Hawley
Mr. Tredericks
The
Baptist Church
Easton
Hedford
Russellites Freed in Brooklyn Federal Court
Joseph F. Rutherford head of the Russellite faith and eight church officers were freed today in Brooklyn Federal Court as indictments for violation of the espionage act against eight were dismissed on motion by Federal District Attorney Ross. An indictment for perjury against the ninth was also dismissed.
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New York
Joseph F. Rutherford
Brooklyn
Ross
Stolen Buick Recovered After Joy Ride on Sport Hill
A Buick touring car owned by Hans Dianson of 61 Anson Street was stolen from Manin Street yesterday morning and found abandoned on Sport Hill, Boston, last night with both front wheels demolished. Police believe the theft was for a joy ride and the car was returned to its owner this morning.
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Hans Dianson
Anson Street
Manin Street
Sport Hill
Boston
Five Missing Children Found by Bridgeport Detectives
Bridgeport detectives located five missing children yesterday and returned them to their homes. Two girls were sent back to Fairfield, one runaway boy returned to his East Side home, and two New York youths were started back to New York City.
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Bridgeport
Fairfield
East Side
New York
Resolutions Adopted by State Alliance of Democratic Women
The newly formed state Alliance of Democratic Women passed resolutions favoring women’s enfranchisement and agreed to cooperate with collegiate and independent Republican women on educational matters. Officers elected include Miss Caroline Ruutz Rees as chairwoman and Mrs. Henry Wade Rogers as assistant chairwoman.
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State Alliance of Democratic Women
Brooklaws Country
Holcomb
George Bazs
National Committee
Washington
Henry W. Rogers
New Haven
William T. Hincks
Caroline Ruutz-Rees
Henry Wade Rogers
Emerson Newell
Greenwich
Lawrence Mazeanovich
Westport
Bridgeport
Lynn .W. Wilson
Fred Atwater
Pollak Case On Stand In High Court Testimony
In Norwalk court today the witness described tensions with Mrs. Pollak and her husband, claiming jealousy and discharge after trouble arose. He denied receiving a stick pin or silk undergarments, despite prior testimony mentioning a stick pin and silk items.
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Norwalk
Valentine
Pershing Captures Two Alligators in Panama Hunt
General John J. Pershing ended an all day hunt in Panama after two alligators were lassoed and captured alive. He then boarded the transport Northern Pacific to sail for New York via Porto Rico at midnight tonight.
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Panama
John J. Pershing
New York
Porto Rico
No Change in Strike Situation in Waterbury
Waterbury Connecticut reports no new developments in the local strike. There have been no additional arrests for intimidation since yesterday morning. The New England Workers Association strike committees, meeting today, discussed appealing to Governor Holcomb to appoint a mediation board to visit Waterbury and help settle the dispute if possible.
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Waterbury
Conn
New England Workers Association
Holcomb
Chilly Weather Brings Frost Across Berkshire Region
Winsted Connecticut May 5 frost covered fields as temps fell to 20 at Norfolk and 30 in town. Early morning frost halted farm work while planting remained backward with minimal damage. Skim frost observed in caves on Highland Lake.
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Winsted
Conn
Berkshire
Norfolk
Highland Lake
Hulzer Paroled After Alleged Assault Arrest
John Hutzer was arrested Monday night at 101 Steuben Street after an alleged assault on his wife Mary. He was paroled for one month in the custody of the Probation officer when arraigned in City Court this morning.
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John Hutzer
Steuben Street
Mary
Probate Court Orders Hearing On Will of Jonathan Thorne
In Bridgeport May 5 1920 the Court of Probate orders that Victor C Thorne executor’s petition to admit the last will and testament of Jonathan Thorne be heard May 14 1920 at 2 30 PM. The court requires public notice by newspaper and mailing a copy of the order to the Connecticut Tax Commissioner at least five days before the hearing.
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Jonathan Thorne
New York
Victor C. Thorne
Bridgeport
Tax
State of
Connecticut
Hartford
Conn
Ae Paul L, Miller
Jude
Silk Jerseys Described as Sleek and Colorful
A fashion note extols silk jerseys as satiny and clingy with eelskin smooth texture. It highlights coral to dark purple colors and suggests dressy or fancy wear. Finished hems show straight or plaited bands in striking color pairings.
Ink accident prompts blotting paper remedy
A humorous exchange mentions Jack drinking ink and Jim suggesting blotting paper as a remedy, reflecting a light anecdote about a minor mishap and improvised treatment.
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Tom
Jack
Jim
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