Irish Republic plank endorsed by Connecticut Democrats
The Connecticut Democratic convention adopted a plank supporting Irish independence, urging recognition of the Irish Republic while urging moderation toward Britain. It argues recognition would not be war, cites international law and the Covenant, and recalls U S support for republican movements in France, Hungary, Poland, and Greece, as well as Cuba.
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Committee On Resolutions
Democratic Party
Connecticut
Great Britain
United States
England
Hartford Times
Senate
National House of Representatives
Representatives
Congress
League
Ireland
Cuba
Spain
America
France
Italy
Hungary
Poland
Greece
South America
United Kingdom
H. G. Wells
Debated Naval Submarine Attacks and Leviathan Convoy
Daniels testifies on Admiral Sims and Gleaves regarding submarine attacks on the June 1917 convoy. Messages from Admiral Sims are cited, questioning official despatches while praising the Leviathan’s wartime troop shipments from Brest to Liverpool. Navy officials insist convoy system grew after U.S. entry, aided by destroyers and other vessels.
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Simy
Naval Secretary
Mesgeres
Gims
Ead
Naval Attache
Daniels
Sims
Admiral Gleaves
Danleis
Admiral Sims
Daniels Aso
Liverpool
Brest
Navy Department
United States
Merchants Back Low Cost of Living Price Lines
After a luncheon following the annual meeting, Mr. Whitmore urged merchants to fix prices for essential goods and create low cost of living lines. He named apparel and other necessities, advocating margins for workers at the lowest possible level and profits shifted to nonessentials. The 35 merchants present unanimously supported the fair price commissioner and his policies.
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Fair Price Committee
Central Labor Union protests layoffs by Bridgeport employers
The Central Labor Union hearing organizer Dan Donovan denounces Bridgeport employers for advertising in New York Boston and Philadelphia to lure workers while local plants discharge thousands. The protest condemns flooding the city with unemployed labor and harming Bridgeport wage earners living standards.
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Central Labor Union
Dan Donovan
International Association of Machinists
Last Niche
Bridgeport
United States
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Rumania Faces Fresh Political Storm In 1920s Crisis
Bucharest reports a new crisis after General Averescu formed a coalition in March but lacks a parliamentary majority. Opposed by multiple parties including the Nationalists led by Dr Vaida, with labor unions aligning to the Third International. Transylvania rumors and Balkan intrigues color foreign diplomacy, as Romania aims to reform Railways and demobilize troops amid corruption concerns. The piece closes with a light aside about lawn mowing for muscular development.
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Bucharest
Rumania
Alexander Averescu
Ferdinand
Averesco
Bolshevists
Vaida
Moscow
Transylvania
Friends of
Romania
Thoes
Bayer Aspirin directions and obituaries dated May 1920
The page includes an advertisement for Bayer Tablets of Aspirin claiming safe use for colds headaches and various pains. It also lists funeral notices for Frank Dean and Martin E Lee with details of services and burial locations in May 1920.
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Druscisis
Bayer
St Michael's Cemetery
Cassen
James C Cassin
Hough Avenue
St Mary's Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Rizo
Wilson
Sarah Jones Ives
Hubert G. Wilson
Noble Avenue
Mountain Grove
Rizp
Union Avenue
Lakeview
Riis
Rile
Examination for U S Coast Guard Cadets 1920
The U S Coast Guard calls for a competitive examination starting July 13 1920 for cadets and cadet engineers. Age limits 18 to 24 for cadets and 20 to 25 for engineers. Training at New London Conn, with cruises to Nova Scotia West Indies Canal Zone and Channel ports France and England this year. Cadets and cadet engineers receive pay and allowances. graduates become third lieutenants in the Coast Guard.
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U. S. Coast Guard
United States
Coast Guard
Coast Guard Academy
New London
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Fragments Touch on Ireland Democracy and Arts
The text contemplates an English speaking alliance and a republic setup, notes Ireland's rebellion impact, praises merit-based appointments, outlines cadet examination details across several cities, cites Shakespearean Macbeth and Ellen Terry portrayals, and questions the Sherman anti trust law staying power.
Comfortables Spring Weight Silke Line Covering
Bleached muslin bedding item description noting good price and fabric details. Mentions cotton filling and a 39 percent value, with dimensions 72 by 78 inches and 36 inches wide.
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Irish Republic
Cablegram
Podays
Maxwell
Paul Hebner
Hancock
Riss
West End
Courtland
Steuben Hall
Ernest C. Schmidt
the Times
Mass
Sargent
Lady Macbeth
Scotland
Che
Anney
Brassieres
Bandeaux
Anda
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