Carranza Reports Conflict Progress in Mexico
Washington reports say Carranza escaped revolutionary pursuit near Esperanza as General Obregon relayed by border agents. In Mexico New York dispatches claim Carranza and 800 troops surrendered to surrounding forces in the mountains, with Sandem a also surrendering and Memtlán port reportedly under Loyalist control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carranza
Esperanza
Obregon
New York
Mass
Caryazza
Manuel de la Pana
Alfonso Armada
Yaresu
Nogales
Sandema
Awe
de la Pena
Wlores
Memtlan
Informers Executed By German Authorities in Vincennes
At Vincennes prison three men and a woman identified as Toque Lemoine Herbert and Madame Aubert were executed for denouncing compatriots to German authorities during the occupation. Of about two dozen informers tried last summer in Laon, eight were condemned to death, with others given prison terms or acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patts
Jeon
Vincennes
de Zenit
Tingine
Murdered man found by Rooster river bank in Fairfield
A severely mutilated male body was discovered at 8:20 AM on the Rooster river bank near Moody's bridge Fairfield. Detectives, state police, and local officials investigated the scene while authorities sought identification. The victim appears murdered overnight, with evidence of assault and arson on clothing found nearby. Continuation noted on Page Six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rooster River
Moody's Bridge
Fairfield
Frank Verelli
Edsar McParland
North Avenue
McFarland
John Curry
John Burns
James Bray
Detective Bureau
Verelli
Charles A. Wheeler
George Simon
Gould
Elwood
William Jaggers
W. H. Donaldson
Attacks on Unpreparedness in War Plans Debate
In Washington on May 15 Secretary Daniels denounced Rear Admiral Sims as unfounded in claiming Navy lack of war plans. He defended the general board, detailing prewar steps, Dewey’s 1915 recommendations, and Congress funding limits while noting critics lacked direct knowledge. Continued on Page Six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniels
Sims
Navy
Senate
Sims-Daniels
Badger
General Board
Atlantic
Admiral Dewey
Department
Naval Department
Dewey
Congress
Mr. Daniels
Mills Payroll Boosts Hit 51 Million Across Companies
A chaotic day begins with Bennie Croopesky trying to withdraw 1000 cash at Savines Bank, then at Connecticut National Bank, leading to arrest on a technical charge. A separate arson fire damages a home on Pem broke Street with $60,000 loss. Meanwhile New England textile centers announce a May 31 wage rise of about 15 percent, adding roughly 1.09 million weekly payroll dollars and continuing high product prices despite softer demand.
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City
Savines Bank
Bennie Croopesky
Halsett Street
Bennie
Connecticut National Bank
J. Halpin
Uroopesis
Hillside
Boston
Eagland
New England
Hands Off Policy For American Legion
Indianapolis, May 16. A policy of hands off for the American Legion is outlined by National Commander Franklin D Ovier in a letter mailed to New Jersey state adjutant Thomas Geldingay. The letter states the Legion should avoid taking sides in disputes between employers and employees or capital and labor while members may act as individuals. The National Executive Committee will consider cases where members are reported to have taken sides at a Washington meeting next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
American Legion
Franklin D'Ovier
The
Legion
Thomas Geldingay
New Jersey
Epion
Fee
National Executive Committee
Ftmeeting
Washington
Thesday
Sultan may resign throne in protest report from Constantinople
A rumor from Constantinople dated May 14 reports the Turkish Sultan may resign his throne in protest against the peace treaty terms presented by the Allied powers. The note credits the rumor in several quarters. Captain Faward Mora, assistant secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, returned from Mount Vernon, where he aided a chamber reorganization drive. The goal is to boost local membership from 60 to 2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
A. P
Wil
Turkey
Faward Mora
Chamber of Commerce
Mt. Vernon
Chamber
Brakes Said Set Before Fatal East Main Street Crash
Inquest testimony from Mrs Benno Schwabe and Mrs P W Murray described marks suggesting brakes were set for about 75 feet before a collision that killed six year old Frances Hur ley on East Main Street. Car driver Harold Sunden and witness F M Douglass offered conflicting speed estimates as the girl ran into the street. Concurrently a manslaughter case against WilIim Moe was noted after his auto struck Joseph Gallano. coroner’s findings indicated the trolley jump preceded the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benno. Schwabe
East Main Street
Frances Hurley
Harold Sunden
F. M. Douglass
Douglass
P. W. Murray
East Malin Street
John J. Phelan
Willim Moe
Walnut Beach
Moe
Joseph Gallano
Practiced Dentistry Without License Fined in City Court
Daniel P. Krause aged 25 of 495 Park Place was fined £59 in the City court this morning for practicing dentistry without a license. The complaint was filed by James A. Mart the county health officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel P. Krause
Park Place
James A. Mart
County Health Oficer
Elusive Nicky Arnstein Arrested in New York
New York May 15 Jules W Nicky Arnstein mastermind of a 5 million bond theft plot was arrested in the district attorney s office after appearing with his wife Fannie Brice actor They say he had been in Pittsburgh all along and described an undetected city entrance to reporters before his arrest by Detective Edward Raynes under authority of Assistant District Attorney Rorke He is a long time police fugitive and dodger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jules W
Nicky
Arnstein
District Attorney’s Office
Fannie Brice
Pittsburgh
Pollice
Ing
William J. Fallon
Edward Raynes
Rorke
Raven
Conti
Martial Law Declared in Central and Northern Russia
Moscow May 15 A P A decree dated May 11 proclaims martial law in central and northern Russia and Archangel Provinces executive committees gain full power to protect railways military supplies depots and to control telegraph and telephone lines A 24 hour workday is ordered in offices to boost war material production Executive committees act as military tribunals until martial law ends Kalinin and Lenin sign the decree The move disrupts peacetime industry delaying import export resumption and large scale trade plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
A. P
Central Executive Committee
Central
Russia
Archangel
Kalinin and
Lenine
Socialists 60 to Washington depart after convention
New York May 15 A majority of Socialist Party delegates left by special train for Washington after the National Convention closed last night. They will reconvene today to hear reports from committees on talks with Attorney General Palmer and Secretary Tumulty about political prisoners and conscientious objectors. The convention adopted a US citizenship requirement for delegates and members of governing bodies and approved the minority report on industrial relations urging non interference with the trade union movement. The majority urged active propaganda in unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Socialist Party
Washington
Palmer
United States
Ens
Albany
Directors Meeting of Chamber of Commerce
The first meeting of the year of the Board of Directors will be held at Brooklawn Country Club on Monday evening at 6 20. The chamber’s immediate tasks will be outlined in reports to be submitted by the seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Brooklawn Country Club
Chamber
Srs
Spa Conference Postponed To June Twenty First
Wythe Eng May 15 Premiers Loyd George and Millerand at Heauclaire agreed to delay the Spa conference with German leaders from May 26 to June 21. France seeks priority in indemnity payments and a partial early settlement. Attending were Francois Marsil Austen Chamberlain and Paul Cambon among others. The session focused on financial questions and general principles were agreed as satisfactory.
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Wythe
Eng
Loyd George
Great Britain
Millerand
France
Heauclaire
Philip Sassoon
Here
Spa
Gilied Sipreme Council
Milleraind
M. Vrancois-Marsl
J. Austen Chamberlain
Coan
Paul Cambon
London
Complicated denial in widow's compensation case
Compensation Commissioner George Beers of New Haven denied Samuel Reich’s request to commute the award for Bertha Merson, widow of Abraham Merson. The ruling notes Merson’s earlier marriage to a first wife and subsequent union with Merson after her death, amid family objections and alleged Jewish law concerns. The widow’s compensation remained set at $10 weekly for 212 weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George FB. Beers
New Haven
Samuel Reich
Bertha Merson
State Street
Mra Merson
Abraham Merson
J. A. Merson, Inc
Beers
Costly Grand Street Bridge Over Seven Hundred Thousand
Mayor Wilson took full responsibility when he ordered contractors to stop work on the Grand Street Bridge. The Supreme Court upheld a judgment that the city pay DeVoe Tompkins and costs, pushing total cost beyond 700000 dollars. The mayor declined to comment and left in a police car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Street Bridge
Wilson
Supreme Court
Grand Street
Frank D. Haines
City of
Bridgeport
DeVoe Tompkins
City Mall
Bridge Commission
Deserter Surrenders After Two Years Hiding
Carl Amerine a 24 year old soldier from the 4th Division deserts in 1918 and hides in caves in Hocking Valley near Adelphia Ohio for nearly two years. He surrendered at Camp Sherman after his wife and a family friend urged him to return. His wife provided him food during the concealment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiliiethe Otto
Hocking Valley
Adelphia
Ohio
Carl Amerine
S4th
Camp Sherman
Amerine
Cavess
Ameline
New Club House Opening and Memorial Plans Noted
Harry W Condtom Post announces a new club house at 207 Golden Hill Street opening Monday evening May 4 with an entertainment program and a membership drive running May 2 to May. A memorial service is planned May 30 and a Memorial Day parade with G A R officials. uniforms not required but veterans urged to wear Legion or Victory buttons. Population statistics from several towns follow in the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Condtom
American Vesion
Wil O
Golden Hill Street
Secion A
Main Street
G A. R
Legion
Bridgeport Women Chosen as Directors
New London May 15 Connecticut Federation of Woman's Clubs closes with endorsing pure fabric bill and moving picture censorship calls. Officers elected include President Mrs Horace D Brainard Thompsonville and several vice presidents, secretaries, treasurer and auditors. Directors list Bridgeport Worcester and other towns named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Connecticut Federation of Woman's Clubs
Horace D. Brainard
Thompsonville
Werner H. Hoffman
Wanterbury
Walter FE. Coe
Stamford
Frederick M. Peasiey
Waterbury
Betsy M. Buell
Clinton
Hamilton Peter
James E. Todd
New Haven
Henry M. Shartenbury
Andrew M. Cooper
Christine Hass
Bridgeport
Wm. Ro Smith
Meriden
Dorothy N Ryder
Danbury
Wiliam H Phipps
Philip Holzer
Anna Beecher Scoville
Mra
George H. Stoughton
Hartford
Sailor Held In $2,000 Bond After Assault Charge
Kalman Walero, 19, a sailor, appeared in City court charged with assaulting Gladys Scully after a community dance at Barnum school. He is held in Superior court in bonds of $2,000. The incident occurred on a dark street near the Recreation Center. Des Moines, Iowa. Also noted, Dr Lt Birney of Boston University was elected bishop at the Methodist Episcopal Church general conference with a vote of 549 to 537.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalman Walero
Gladys Scully
James Kelly
Kossuth Street
Barnum School
Chambers
Walbro
Superior Court
Des Moines
Lt. Birney
Boston University
Methodist Episcopal Church
May Withdraw From Interchurch Drive Causes Damages Case
Attorney Edward J. McMannis returns writ in an action where Thomas A. Rodden sues Jean M. Beeman for 830 damages to a car. The suit claims a Stratford collision on June 1, 191%, badly damaged the auto and required costly repairs. New Haven May 15 An official statement on New York New Haven and Hartford railroad yard conditions at Portford notes 10 missing switchmen on the daylight shift with daylight operations limited and passenger service protected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. McMannis
Court of Common
Thomas A. Rodden
Jeon M. Beeman
Stratford
New Haven
New York, New Heaven and Hartford
Portford
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Stangard
Germany
Stargard
Touic Men's Christian Association
Versailles
Appeal Aid
Starears
Bank 10
Sparks
Mary Chippenden
Pembroke Street
Mora
Hurley
ISPA
Commissioner Beers
Merson
Waltham
Dunmore
Carbondale
Richmond
Beaver Falls
Westchester Pa
DR. Birney
Interchurch Drive
Presbyterian New Era Movement
Tn’terchurch World
Seattle
Chillicothe
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Church
Iast
Presbyterian General Assembly
J. B. Wootan
Presbyterian Church In
United States of America
Todi
Presbytery of
Cincinnati
Wootan
Church Executive Committee
Interchurch World Movement
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