Barrage Delayed Six Months As Alleged By Daniels
Secretary Daniels testified before the Senate Naval Investigating Committee that the north sea mine barrage was delayed six months due to opposition by Rear Admiral Sims and the British Admiralty. He said the plan originated in the Navy Department and that Sims sought to credit Britain, while four-fifths of the mines were American and laid by American vessels on a 000 mile overseas journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sims
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
Daniels
Navy Department
Navy
Bureau of Ordnance
Sime
Mayo
Admiralty
Admiral Sims
American Navy Department
America
United States Navy
Comserument
Phitish Admiralty
Demand Renewed Lease Case At Suits Court
Golde Clothes Shop, Inc. sues Samuel Silver and others in Superior Court to compel renewal of a five year lease from Aug 1 1918 for the Golden Fil and Main streets property. The case involves a predecessor Hayes Armstrong lease and a contested termination provision, with matter in progress before Justice Edward J. McManus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Golde Clothes Shop, Inc
Samuel Silver
Plaintff
Justice of the Peace
Edward J. McManus
Golden Fil
Pinintif
Apiatrong
Mayes
Mares
Levine
Hayes
Armstrong
Minas & Culinan
Deberest
Jee Ne & Cowley
Wilsons audacious naval doctrine released to public
Secretary Daniels released President Wilsons unpublish ed war instructions to Atlantic fleet given aboard the Pennsylvania on August 11 1917. The president urged audacity over prudence to win the submarine war and vowed to sacrifice part of the navy if needed while criticizing British admiralty for inaction and promising a bold new tradition in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Pennsylvania
Daniels
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
Navy
Great Britain
Rebels Seek U S Recognition From Mexican Government
Washington reports the revolutionary government in Mexico will seek immediate recognition from the United States. The movement operates from Sonora, where the revolt began, as officials press for formal acknowledgment amid ongoing regional conflict. New York dispatch notes the battleship Oklahoma and three destroyers loading supplies on the Hudson River in preparation for deployment to southern waters. A 1,000-strong marine contingent from Philadelphia is to board the Oklahoma, while Brooklyn Navy Yard marines drill in campaign gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Sonora
New York
Oklahoma
Herbert
Preble
Bills
Hudson River
Philadelphia
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Hills Claim Heavy Damages in Connecticut Collision Case
David Hills and Amcusta Hills sue a Connecticut company over injuries from a head-on crash near Shelton on the Bridgeport Derby line dated October 19, 1919. The husband seeks 10000 dollars and the wife 5000 dollars. Judge F D Haines presides with a jury as Greenstein represents plaintiffs and Baldwin defends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hills
Amcusta Hills
Connecticut Company
Shelton
F. D. Haines
Bridgeport
Damazres
Greenstein
SW. Baldwin
Ellis Chosen to Hold High Masonic Office
Hartford May 11 The 122nd annual convocation of the Grand Chapter of Connecticut Royal Arch Masons was held today at Masonic Temple Grand High Priest Ernest F Sweeny of Winsted presided Visitors from New York and Vermont attended The officers elected include Grand High Priest Henry R Tisdale Deputy Grand High Priest Edgar B Bilis Grand King Arthur N Nash Grand Scribe FP Ward DeKlyn Grand Treasurer Isaiah Baker Jr Grand Secretary George A Kies Grand Captain of the Host William Shelley Grand Principal Sojourner William Bowers Continued on Page Six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Grand Chapter
Connecticut
Royal Arch Magons
Masonic Temple
Ernest F. Sweeny
Winsted
New York
Vermont
Sweeny
Henry KR. Tisdale
New London
Edgar B. Bilis
Bridgeport
Arthur N. Nash
Westerly
Henry R.tisdale
Ward DeKlyn
Danbury
Isiah Baker, Jr
George A. Kies
Flartford
William
Shelley
William Bowers
New Haven
Autos Fatal to Collins Family
Sadie Coltina of Norwalk settled an out of court $19,900 claim against Bishop and Lynes over the death of her son John T. Collins in an automobile incident. Nine months earlier her husband, a chauffeur, was killed on a state road near Southport when a speeding car struck him. the occupants were never identified. Keogh and Candee appeared for the plaintiff, Wilson H. Pierce for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Coltina
Norwalk
Bishop & Lynes
John T. Colins
Collins
Southport
Keogh & Candee
Wilson H. Pierce
Bitter contest over platform for 1920 Socialists
New York May 11 4 bitter contest over the adoption of the party platform was promised today as the Socialist national convention reconvened The Illinois delegation criticized Morris Hillquit draft and announced a substitute platform modeled on radical programs of Socialist nations. William F Krave of Chicago said the Hillquit document used words and phrases that made Socialists strive for respectability and warned it could resemble Democratic or Republican platforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Socialist Party
Illnbis
Morris Hillquit
Mode Prate
Germany
Russia
Italy
France
William F. Krave
Chicago
Store Collapses in Hartford Main Street Incident
A portion of the Steiser-Vedder Company department store on Main Street in Hartfont, Conn, collapsed today. About a hundred people were inside. occupants escaped as cracking walls warned against danger. Heavy rains are blamed for loosening foundations prior to construction adjacent to the site. Damages not yet estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartfont
Conn
Steiser-Vedder Company
Main Street
Tesume
Safet
Xtures
Damase
Women Golfers Gain Even Break in British Championship
In New Castle County Down on May 11, American women golfers in the British Women's Championship won early in match play. Mrs. C. H. Vanderbeck and Marion Hollins beat opponents. Mildred Caverly and Rosamond Sherwood were eliminated. Vanderbeck defeated Ames of Folkestone 4 and 3, Hollins beat Cruise 2 up, Mackenzie defeated Caverny 2 up, and Griffiths beat Sherwood on the 14th green. Sherwood injured her foot stepping on a pointed stake but tried to play with a cane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
County Down
Ireland
C. H. Vanderbeck
Philadelphia
Marion Hollins
Westbrook
L. I
Mildred Caverly
Rosamond Sherwood
Long Island
Vanderbeck
Miss Ames
Folkestone
Miss Hollins
Eilianio Dies From Injuries After Bridgeport Crash
A 13 year old Joseh Filiano of 20 East Matsh street died at Bridgeport hospital from injuries after being struck by a jitney driven by William Moe of Walnut Beach on Congress street bridge. Moe was arrested for reckless driving, charged with manslaughter after the death. A coroner’s inquest is set for 5 am tomorrow. A police escort and several fraternal groups will accompany the funeral procession from the deceased home to St Patrick’s Church tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseh Filiano
East Matsh Street
Bridgeport
Williamn Moe
Central Avenue
Wailnut Beach
Congress Street
Efiane
Moe
Viliano
Theut
James J. O'Neill
St. Patrick's Church
O'Neill
Knights of Columbus
Royal Arcanum
Nathaniel Wheeler
Foresters of America
Poland
McGovern
Kehoe
Flynn
Burns
Cassidy
George T. Kelly
George Burns
Thomas Burns
Edward O. Cronan
Daniel E. Brennan
John H. Redgate
St. Michael's Cemetery
Hold Truckmen in 1000 Dollar Bond
Arrested last night by Patrolman Robert Stowe for transporting whiskey through Norman street in an automobile truck. Andrew Julian of 106 Bell street and William Kehoe of 1917 Main street were arraigned before United States Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery and held under $1000 bonds for a hearing on May. They had 10 cases and several barrels of liquor, all with permit stamps, destined for Springfield Massachusetts. The whiskey was moved from police headquarters to the federal building today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stowe
Norman Street
Andrew Julian
Bell Street
William Kehoe
Main Street
United States
Hugh J. Lavery
Springfield
Mass
Federal
Buckley Held In $1000 Bond After Rail Yard Fight
A fight at the South avenue railroad yards last night left Fred L. Alten injured and Mayard J. Buckley in custody. Alten was hospitalized with cuts and bruises. Buckley’s case was set for Thursday with a $1,000 bond. Police have limited details, but the incident arose after a meeting of a group described as vacationing railroad men. Alten was released from the hospital today. In related news, Tim Murchison was released to the New Orleans Southern Association, per manager Tris Speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Avenue
Fred L. Alten
Grand Street
New Haven
Srideewort Hospital
Mayard J. Buckley
Elm Street
Asault
Allen
Wich
Main Street
Buckies
Alten
Murchison
Cleveland
Tim Murchison
New Orleans
Southern Association
Tris Speaker
Greveland
Hartford Ice King Sells Mills After Gas Plant Burden
Harry W. Walker of Bridgeport bought the Greenwood mills in New Hartford early this year and learned he also owned a gas plant. He asks the public utilities commission to relieve him from supplying gas, as the plant is unprofitable and the road to restoring the gas system would cost about 59 000. Sixty homes and restaurants would lose gas for light and cooking when the plant closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Harry W. Walker
Bridgeport
Greenwood Mills
New Hartford
Walker
Noted Novelist Howells Dies in New York
William Dean Howells, famed novelist, died in New York on May 11 after returning from Savannah where he spent the winter. He had influenza contracted there and never fully recovered. Survived by daughter Mildred and son William Mead of the city, plus sisters Mrs Achille Frechette and Miss Aurelia Howells and brother S. D. Howells of Washington. Funeral at Church of the Ascension tomorrow at 10:50 with Rev Percy Stickney Grant. burial in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Howells
Savannah
Howells
Mildred
Wiliam Mead
Achille Frechette
House of Commons
Misa Aurelia. Howells
Ottawa
D. Howells
Washingon
Church of the Ascension
Lfter
Percy Stickney Grant
Cambridge
Mase
Change Signals for Tug Boats in Foggy Harbor
The harbor commissioner Talay altered tug boat signals during fog. Old signals for a tow alongside and a tow off the stern used one long whistle and two short whistles. New signals require one long whistle and three short whistles for a tow off the stern. The tow alongside remains one long and two short whistles. Honolulu report notes Ambassador Morris may resign to seek the U S presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Harbor
Talay
Turbulent Mexico Revolt Sees Mixed Reports of Carranza
Associated Press dispatches from Mexico indicate fragmentary and conflicting news on President Carranza. Claims deny prisoner status while other sources insist he was captured near Apizaco or San Marcos with heavy forces, and authorities report deaths of generals Murguia Orquizo and Barraban.
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Associated Press
Mexico
Carranza
Vera Cruz
el Dictamen
Republic
San Marcos
Puebla
Apizaco
Hidalgo
Murguia
Orquizo
Barraban
Carranzas
Mexico City
Vera Crus
Candido Aguilar
Fugi
Hil and
Trevino
Aguilar
Women Watch Indignation Over Connecticut Suffrage Call
Hartford May 11 Katharine Ludington president of the Connecticut Woman Suffrage association urged today that Governor Holcomb be questioned on his refusal to call a special session to ratify the suffrage amendment. She asked if the governor should determine whether the legislature meets and said women of the state are watching with deep indignation and seek redress from the men who hold power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Katharine Ludington
Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association
Holcomb
General Assembly
Connecticut
Srej
Omens Il
Ita
United States
Maher Estate Valued At About 150000 In New Haven
In New Haven on May 31 the will of William J. Maher, a retired merchant tailor, leaves his home at 1519 Chapel Street with contents and his automobile to widow Marie Bateman Maher. The estate totals about 150000, with 25000 life income to be paid to the widow and upon her death 25000 to stepson Jarvis Beserpan, plus 1000 to St. Brenjan's church and smaller bequests to several orphan charities. Remaining property to mother Josna Keater and seven brothers share and share alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
William J. Maher
Marie Bateman Maher
Chapel Street
Jarvis Beserpan
St. Francis Orphan Asylum
James S
Frederick J. Share
Hhare
Escapee Henry D. Trumbull Nabbed by Cheshire Police
Henry D. Trumbull, 18, of 911 Broad Street, who escaped from Cheshire reformatory while working in the boiler room, was arrested this morning and is held for Cheshire authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Trumbull
Broadstreet
Cheshire Reformatory
Cheshire
Reformatory
Connecticut Women's Golf Championship June 5 at Shuttle Meadow
The annual Connecticut Women's Golf Championship will be played at Shuttle Meadow club in New Britain on June 5. Announcement made today confirms the date and venue for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Connecticut Women's Golf Association
Shuttle Meadow Club
New Britain
Caffin Drops Dead in Street
James Caffin, 55, a collector for Jaesar Misch, Inc, collapsed on Nichols Street at 11 45 AM while on his rounds. He lived at 157 Hough Avenue, had worked as a collector for 15 years, and was pronounced dead from heart trouble by Medical Examiner Garlick. He was married and survived by his widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Caffin
Jaesar Misch, Inc
Nichols Street
Caffin
Hough Avenue
Bernard J. Burns
Asness
Garlick
Sneak Thieves Active In Bridgeport Area
Bridgeport reports show a surge in robberies with daily notices at police headquarters. A Chevy touring car owned by Fred Hayden was stolen from Buckley’s garage in Southport. The W F Smith Manufacturing plant on Stratford Avenue saw a tool theft. Zarsey Candy Co on East Alain Street reported entry by youths after a Sunday fire. Park City Picture House on Stratford Avenue had items taken last night. A toolhouse break-in at 276 Bronx Avenue occurred between Saturday noon and Monday morning. A resident on Garden Street reported clothing, an old watch, a wedding ring and a pin stolen last night. New Haven May 11 Partly cloudy with light showers tonight and Wednesday.
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Bridgeport
Fred Hayden
Fera Street
Buckley
Southport
W. F. Smith Manufacturing Company
Stratford Avenue
Zarsey Candy Company
East
Alain Street
Park City
Stratford Avene
Peter Wedeve
Bronx Avenue
Bomalaw, Narosek
Garden Street
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HILLS
Ask
Ellis
Lucas
Walter S. Hawley
James L. Lucas
Howard J. Curtis
Fairfield Avenue
Norman
Sherwood Avenues
W. H. Smith & Co
Beardsley & Beardsley
Eiliano
Jitney Lodge
Congress St
O’neill Bridge
William Deant Howells
Morris
Honolulu
A. P
Tokio
Honolulu Advertiser
Roland §. Morris
United
Japan
Obregon
Yucatan
Campeche
Chiapas
Ferion
Maher
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