Secretary Daniels Defends Navy Vision Versus Sims
Secretary Daniels told the Senate Investigating Committee that Rear Admiral Sims lacked vision belittled American efforts and coveted British honors. He cited Sims press statements and his bid for British admiralty as proof of motive, saying such views contradicted navy goals and American leadership in the war.
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Sims
Admiralty
Daniels
Washington
Senate
Navy
Togo
Navy Department
King of Jarsland
26 Reds on Trial in Chicago and Burglary Reports
Chicago May 10. Twenty six alleged radicals charged with conspiracy face trial in criminal court. The group includes 165 Communists and Labor Party organizers with some fugitives. John Read, Harvard graduate and Bolshevik envoy, is jailed in Abo Finland. William Lloyd funds bonds for Haywood and Lloyd, a key figure, with ties to the IWW. Separate robberies include a gold watch stolen on Spruce Street, auto parts taken on Colorado avenue, and sugar a candy sale theft at Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. on Hallett Street.
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Frank Dunluck
Spruce Street
Hogland
Colorado Avenue
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Hallett Street
Chicago
Communist Labor Party
United States
la. W
Yabhorites
Setral
Mexico
Europe
John Read
Harvard
Abo
Finland
State Department
Oscar Hebel
Willam Bross Lloyd
Communist Labor Convention
Lloyd
Henry D. Lloyd
Boston
William D
Big Bill) Haywood
I. W. W. National Defense Committee
Haywood
LW. W. Fender
ASK JUDGE COLE FOR ACCOUNTING IN WATERBURY CASE
Attorney Joseph F. Berry appeared for a committee of the Superior Court as arguments were heard in the case of Janee C. Haynes against Judge Cole of Waterbury. The suit concerns forum accounting and ten thousand dollars in damages. The plaintiff says she owned real estate pledged as security. Judge Cole claims the property was given only as loan security and sold after two years. The matter was moved from Waterbury to this city for argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Berry
Superior Court
Jeneue C. Haynes
Cole
Waterbery
Forum
Plaintif
Spirited Clash Over Delegates
Springfield reports Democratic and Republican state conventions opened to select delegates and handle other business. In the Republican camp a clash for control between Governor Seank and William H. Thompson was forecast, while Democratic leaders anticipated differences mainly over prohibition. In Boston, Essie Casey of Harvard football fame was sworn in as deputy collector of internal revenue.
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Springfield
Jerge
Seank
Qenten
Wiliam H. .Thosspson
Chiceto
Boston
Essle Casey
Harvard
Internal Revenue
Connecticut Co. sued over motor truck collision damages
Saitman-Dick of Te claims $1,800 damages after a trolley car collision on March 29 at 11 30 am left their motor truck badly damaged. The suit alleges motorman negligence and was sent back to the Court of Common Pleas. Androskewee files $3,000 action against Leary & Co with a $2,500 damages claim for injuries near Spurs Hallover on Fallroad avenue near West avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saitman-Dick, Te
Connecticut Co
Court of Common Pleas
Aurupeas Androskewee
Eait
Leary & Co
Hallover
Fallroad Avenue
Hallroad Avenue
West Avenue
Hartford Population Sees 138 036 Rise
Census Bureau figures released in Washington list Hartford’s population at 138 036, marking a 39.6 percent increase. The rise trails Bridgeport both in absolute numbers and in percentage gains, with Hartford not matching Bridgeport’s growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
Washington
Hartford
Bridgeport
Supplies Withdrawn To Safe Place As Bolsheviks Advance
Paris reports Russian Bolshevik forces near the Caucasus prompting Colonel William Slaskell director general of American relief to move supplies to safety in Batum. Armensia demand has left shipments of over 16 000 tons in port awaiting result of the Soviet advance and possible rapid withdrawal. Pirates later boarded the steamer Souirah en route to Marseilles raiding passengers and stealing money from Mrs Haskell and other wives connected to relief work in Armenia.
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Paris
Caucasus
William Slaskell
Near East
Batum
Cancams
Armenia
United States Grain Corporation
Constantinople
A.P
Marceilles
Haskell
William Haskell
Daly
Booth
Socialist party convention frames platform ahead of nominations
New York May 10 The Socialist party gathers for routine business and committee elections as it readies a platform to guide presidential and vice presidential selections. Morrie Hillquit headlines the keynote while Seymour Stedman heads the resolutions group and other figures from Boston Chicago and Oklahoma City join the committee lineup. A memorial request for amnesty will be sent to President Wilson through Mr Tu multy with official approval met with applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Socialist Party
Nations
Morrie Hillquit
International Socialist Movement
Seymour Stedman
Chicago
Morris Hilquit
George E. Roewer, Jr
Boston
Otto Branstetter
Freda Hogan
Oklahoma City
Palmer
Tumulty
Wilson
Arms Caught Between Rollers In Bridgeport Plant
Charles Croni, 25, of 14 Grand Street, Bridgeport, in serious condition at Bridgeport Hospital after his arms were caught between rollers at the Bridgeport Brass plant this morning. He suffers a fractured left elbow and multiple lacerations, with a right forearm wound from wrist to elbow and a left arm wound from shoulder to wrist. Also noted is no trustee appointed in the bankruptcy case of Frederick Torquet, with no assets or creditors at the first meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Croni
Bridgeport
Bernard J. Burns
Keogh
Frederick, Torquet
Tampico Taken by Obregon
Tampico, a Gulf of Mexico oil town, reportedly capitulated to General Obregon’s forces with minimal disorder. Revolt troops entered the customs house at 4 30, port records aboard the government steamer Jalievo were moved. A U S cruiser Concord? or Sacramento reported the development to Tampico. A second item notes the Oklahoma sailed from New York to Fort West? for potential Mexican duties.
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Houston
Texas
Tampico
Gulf of Mexico
Obregon
United States
Sacramento
Tenning Company
Ehapel
Jalievo
Restaurateur Lyons Shot Dead in Mexico in April
Harry H. Lyons, American restaurateur in Duranza, Mexico, was shot dead in April by Mexicans opposed to the Carranza administration. The Los Angeles Examiner reports Mrs. Lyons was told at her Ventura home that her husband was executed after a military court martial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Harry H. Lyons
Duranza
Mexico
Carranza
Los Angeles Examiner
Fight instinct inherent in every man claims Yale dean
Curiaco May 10 report quotes Charles R Brown, Yale School of Religion dean, saying every real man has an instinct to fight and that people will pay to see prize fights. He argues the lure of spirited conflict exists among individuals, companies, or armies, and that those with red blood still soar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Charles R. Brown
School of Religion
Yale University
Sunday Evening Club
Believed Harbor Strike Fades as Coal Flows Resume
Reports say the harbor men in sympathy with New York tugboat workers will return to work soon. Today 750 tons of hard coal from New York arrived for People's Coal Co and 750 tons of soft coal for Derby and Shelton dealers.
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New York
People’s Coal Co
Derby
Shelton
Few Violations Under New Parking Ruling Citywide
New traffic rules banning parking on Main street between East Washington Avenue and South Avenues and on Fairfield Avenue between the railroad station and Courtland Street from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. took effect. Most violators were outsiders unaware of the ordinance. police issued warnings, with tagging starting tomorrow. Merchants largely support the measure, though some oppose its impact on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
East Washington Avenue
South Avenues
Fairfield Avenue
Railroad Station
Courtland Street
Zone Ticket System Proves Popular in City Transit
A new zone fare plan in New York attracts riders with two cent excess for longer trips while standard cash fares rise to three cents. Zone markers and trained trolley crews ease use as tickets go on sale through factories inspectors street sellers and stores. A five member Socialist delegation to Washington with Attorney General Palmer and Secretary Tumulty seeks amnesty for political prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Goodwin
New York
Washington
Palmer
Births Exceed Deaths 1918 Census Report
Washington May 19 births in the registration area of the United States rose to 1,363,649 in 1918 while deaths totaled 1,014,620. Ten of every 100 infants died before age one, male infant mortality higher at 22 percent. Twins numbered 15,342 and triplets 147. births ranged from 345,927 first borns to 58 twentieth or later born.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Two Held in $1000 Bond Over Prohibition Arrests
Patrolman Jacob Grossman arrested Saturday night for transporting two barrels of wine without a permit. Joseph Tripa della and Carmelo Cerese of North Washington Avenue appeared before United States Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery charged with violating the prohibition law. Bonds were set at $1000 and cases continued for one week. Also, G S Finke of Redding Ridge was arraigned on unlawful making of liquor with a 26 gallon still and 200 pounds of mash found. his case continued for one week under $1000 bond.
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Jacob Grossman
Joseph Tripadella
North
Washington Avenue
Carmelo Cerese
United States
Hugh J. Lavery
G. S. Finke
Redding Ridge
Lavery
Finke Ts
Three Boys Held For Hold Up In Stratford
A man on Central avenue, A J Kenhanick, reports three youths attempted a robbery near Barnum avenue and Williston street. He fired twice, the suspects fled. Police arrested three Stratford youths but Kenhanick could not identify them and they were released. He carried $200 and chose to resist rather than surrender. The attackers appeared unarmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Kenhanick
Central Avenue
Barnum Avenue
Williston Street
Kenhanick
Bishwaymien
Stratford
Lieutenants Death Mystery After Hanging in Cellar
Bridgeport Police Lieutenant James J. O Neill was found dead by hanging in a cellar of a new Bronx and Madison avenue house. Medical examiner ruled suicide amid questions about his health and mental state. Wife reported his absence and a late night call indicated he would not report for duty.
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James J. Yneill
Bridgeport Police Department
Bronx and
Madison Avenues
Samuel M. Garlick
Lieutenant O'Neill
Second Precinct
Lieutenant Oneb
O'Neal
Omt
James J. O'Neill
Police Department
Leutenant
Berkshire
Berkshire Pond
Oneill
Main Street
Brennan
O'Neil
James J. O'Neil
Moddy
Daniel BE. Brennan
Manufactory executive shot by masked burglar in Hoboken
Frederick Rueckert vice president of White Metal Manufacturing Co was shot five times in his home by a masked burglar. He died at St Marys Hospital. Police have no suspect or motive. The dining room bore the killer s mark. no valuables were taken. Rueckert came to the U S from Germany in 1914 and had just wedding plans with Miss Elsie Vorrach.
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Hoboken
N. J
Frederick Rueckert
White Metal Manufacturing Co
St. Mary's Hospital
Rueckert
Bursiar
United States
Germany
Elsie ‘Vorrach
Lodge May Get Chairmanship at National GOP Meet
The Republican National Committee met in Chicago on May 10 to choose a temporary chairman for the upcoming national convention in June and to handle preliminary business. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge was the only openly spoken name for the post. The panel said the two day session would largely handle arrangements, with no role in selecting a permanent chairman or drafting convention rules. More women than ever prior held voting roles at the gathering, marking a historic advance for both major parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Henry Cabot Lodge
Republican Teadhers
Ikind
Caseys Hold State Session in New Haven
Delegates to the Knights of Columbus state convention in New Haven began with the ceremonial exemplification of the third degree and were entertained by local councils. Auto trips were arranged for the Knights and their ladies, followed by a reception and dance tonight. The business session is scheduled for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Knights of Columbus
Knights
Abandonment of Sales Tax Plan in Washington
Washington May 10 Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee decide a day to abandon the proposed one per cent retail sales tax. The measure aimed to raise part of the funds for the proposed soldier relief institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
A E F Veteran Killed by Train in Bristol
Leroy Treadway, 29, an overseas veteran of the 77th Division, was killed on railroad tracks between Terryville and Bristol early today. A passenger train crew found his mutilated body after he had been given coffee around 2 a.m. He had not felt well and apparently left his boarding house. Treadway, who served in France and was gassed, spent time in a hospital. His parents reside in Norwich.
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Bristol
Cons
Leroy Treadway
Terryville
Treadway
France
Tresdway
Norwich
Man fined for breach of peace after restaurant disturbance
Stephen Newbauer of Howard Avenue was fined $15 following arraignment in city court Tuesday for breach of the peace. He is accused of creating a disturbance in a local Chinese restaurant Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Newbauer
Howard Avenue
Tedny
Newbauer
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Lieut. O'Neil
Lodge
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