Villa Rebel Leader Won't Support Obregon in Mexico
The Associated Press reports Francisco Villa refuses to back General Alvaro Obregon for president and will keep fighting until his ideals of government are met. Emissaries failed to win recognition of Villa’s claims, while Carranza evades capture and refugees from the conflict reach Havana and Puebla.
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Associated Press
Mexico
Carranza
Francisco Villa
Alvero Obregon
Villa
P. Elias Calles
Gulf Coast
Vera Cruz
No Man Has 100 Delegates in Democratic Race
A Chicago canvass ahead of the Democratic convention shows no candidate with 100 pledged delegates. 57 uninstructed delegates remain. Palmer leads among instructed delegates with a lean from Pennsylvania, Cox close behind from Ohio, with Ohio and Kentucky solid delegations. Georgia Palmer supporters form a separate slate, and Oregon Democrats vote today for ten delegates. In New York price cutting moves hit wholesalers as department stores demand 15 to 50 percent reductions and refuse future stock purchases until prices fall.
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Chicago
Thoescanisdates
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
James M. Cox
Ohio
Kentucky
Stons
Edwards
New Jersey
Carter H. Glass
Virginia
Robert L. Owen
Oklahoma
James W. Gerard
New York
Germany
South Dakota
Georgia
Friends
Palmer
Hoke Smith
Thomas
General Federation of Labor calls off strikes in support of railwaymen
Paris May 21 The General Federation of Labor votes 96 to 12 to resume work tomorrow after ordering strikes over the railwaymen walkout. Twelve National Council members were absent and fifteen abstained as the motion passed. The group argues government railroad reorganizers justified the strike for nationalization. The article notes widespread demand for nationalization. A jitneyman Juje Bodnar of 118 Auburn street is fined $25 for violating the automobile law by passing a standing trolley car. arrested by Officer A F Salmon.
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Paris
General Federation of Labor
National Council of the Federation
Chamber of Deputies
Jujue Bodnar
Auburn Street
Bodnard
A. F. Salmon
Hold Girl on Serious Charge
Margaret De Fago of New York City is held by police after a fur coat theft from John Kenny at 227 Colorado Avenue. She faces a breach of peace investigation while living with William Nichols of 38 Walter Street. the couple reportedly has a marriage license not yet performed. Both are detained as investigations continue.
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John Kenny
Colorado Avenue
Margaret DeFago
New York City
William Nichols
Walter Street
Nichols
Warrant challenged in bigamy arrest of New Haven maker
The appellate division of the supreme court refused to set aside a warrant on which Virginus St Julian Mayo, a wealthy New Haven manufacturer, was arrested March 2, 1919, for bigamy after his marriage to Wilhelmina Meyer in Kings county. Mayo's attorney contended the arrest was illegal as it occurred in a county other than where the offense was alleged. New Haven reports clearing tonight with fair conditions.
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New York
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
Virginus St. Julian Mayo
New Haven
Wilhelmina Meyer
Kings County
Maro
Judge Comley Leaves 2 Million in Will
Judge Comley of Brooklyn files a will leaving an estate of about 2 million dollars. Bequests include Wesleyan University with 100 thousand dollars and other legacies to New Haven and Bridgeport institutions and individuals. The Armstrong firm, once a major West India trader, was noted among the deceased’s connections.
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Bridgeport
Bridgeport Hospital
Lee Grannis
Wallingford
John LeGrans
W. H. Comley, Jr
Jitney Driver Shot In Robbery On Torrington Road
Two young men hired Donato Di Giovanni to drive from Torrington to Winsted. Midway one pulled a revolver and shot Di Giovanni in the neck after demanding the stop. They fled toward Winsted with about $6 in change. Di Giovanni hospitalized in fair condition.
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Torrington
Torrington-Winsted
Donato di Giovanni
Winsted
di Giovanni
DiGiovanni
All in Day's Work Canfield Speaks on Malicious Prosecution
Charles S. Canfield, defendant in the malicious prosecution case brought by Henry Greenstein, confirms papers were served and says a public duty requires fearless discharge and acceptance of incidental burdens. He adds the latest development is all in a day's work and the end is not yet.
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Charles S. Canfield
Henry Greenstein
Greenstein
Canfield
Yale Senior Societies Announce Elections
New Haven Conn May 21 selections to Yale senior societies were announced at the university along with elections to other bodies. Berzellus of Sheff took R M Adams Woodmont and Sidnney Hart New Britain from Connecticut Phi Beta Kappa elected Morris Gottlieb South Norwalk Edward Arnold May New Britain Milton Nachamof sky of Hartford and 8 C Nangle of Rockville.
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Conn
Yale
Berzellus
Sheff
R. M. Adams
Woodmont
Sidnney Hart
New Britain
Connecticut
Phi Beta Kappa
Morris Gottlieb
South Norwalk
Edward Arnold May
Milton Nachamofsky
Hartford
8. C. Nangle
Rockville
Persia Appeals to League for Protection Against Bolshevik Aggression
London May 21 Persia has appealed to the League of Nations to protect her against Bolshevik aggression following Bolshevik forces landing on Persian soil from the Caspian Sea. The Persian foreign minister in Paris notes ships at Enzeli harbor belonging to anti Bolshevik forces formerly led by General Denikin and asserts Persia acted within neutral rights. She states she would not permit those ships into the harbor until assured she could safely disarm and intern them.
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London
League of Nations
Caspian Sea
Paris
Enzeli
Deni- Kine
Persia
Shakeup Expected Around June 1 in Police Department
Circles report a planned overhaul in the police department by June 1 pending the Redgate case outcome. If Redgate resigns after reinstatement, widespread promotions and changes are anticipated. if not, few moves are expected and several vacancies must be filled. Rumors also mention possible retirements of senior officials to clear paths for younger officers.
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Wilson
Redgate
Lake Torpedo Boat to Launch Largest Submarine Tomorrow
The Lake Torpedo Boat Co will launch another submarine tomorrow at 3 oclock. It is among the largest undersea crafts the Lake company has built. Mrs. R Thomas will christen the craft as she leaves the ways. Commander Thomas of the United States Navy will supervise the launch.
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The
Lake Torpedo Boat Co
Lake Company
R. Thomas
Commander Thomas
United States Navy
Fog and Rain Delay New Haven Yacht Trials
Thick fog over Long Island Sound and heavy rain prevented the Resolute and Valiant from a trial spin. The committee hoped for a 1 p.m. sail but the outlook remained poor, with no race expected today.
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New Haven
Conn
Loms Island Sound
Resolute
Vaniile
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Investigation 10 Start Monday in preconvention spending probe
Washington May 1 The Senate ordered investigations into pre-convention campaign expenditures and pledges of Republican and Democrat presidential candidates. A sub-committee was appointed to conduct open hearings starting Monday May 24 with dispatch. Jacob Bernstein sues Mutual Construction Co for 420 dollars in Common Pleas Court.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Privietes and Elections Teamtm
Court of Common Pleas
Jacob Bernstein
The
Mutual Construction Co
Colorado Avenue
Police chase new clue in Stanislaw Sekincevich murder
Detective Sergeant George Simon and State Police Sergeant Frank Virelli pursued a new clue in the Stanislaw Sekincevich murder case. A potentially helpful woman, described as an out of town resident, has been located and may aid arrests expected soon. The inquest noted possible motive tied to money by last Friday night’s victim and earlier threats involving Joseph Miskofski.
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George Simon
Frank Virelli
Stanislaw Sekincevich
Sckineavich
Joseph Miskofski
Crane
Miskofski
Sekincevich
Interstate Commerce Commission approves 125 million loan for railroad equipment
The ICC in Washington on May 21 approved a loan of at least 125 million dollars from the 300 million revolving fund to help railroads buy equipment to meet public transportation needs. It calls for carriers to finance about 75 percent of the remaining cost, with other fund allocations for reserves, additions, and car upgrades.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
National Association Owners of Railroad Securi
New York
J. J. Mantell
Railway General Managers’ Association
Mantell
Alleged Battle Between Vice Squad Member and Patrolman
Police in an uproar over a reported fifth clash between a prominent vice squad member and a patrolman. The altercation began when the vice squad officer allegedly insulted the patrolman, who then struck first. The fight ended when another vice squad member intervened as officers denied knowledge.
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Azor
Champ
Coral
Revocation of Middletown Legion Post Charter
Middletown May 2 officers of Middletown Post of the American Legion await approval by the National Headquarters after Connecticut state headquarters revoked its charter. The post has not acted and the dispute centers on dues and expenditures. correspondence has driven the controversy.
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Middletown
Middletown Post
American Legion
Natorial
Connecticut
Middletown Legion
Assault arrest after street fight near Pem broke and Ogden
John Stefano of 37 Union Avenue was arrested on a charge of assaulting John Korough of 68 Church Street following a fight on the corner of Pem broke and Ogden streets last night. Stefano allegedly struck Korough on the forehead, causing a cut needing hospital treatment. The case will be heard in the county court tomorrow morning.
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Pembroke
Ogden Streets
John Stefano
Union Avenue
John Korough
Church Street
Stefano
Fonrermency Hospital
Snorrow
Public Charities Department Submits Annual Report
The annual report to Mayor Wilson shows total expenditures of 284 796 21 with major items including outdoor relief 29 984 15 stable and farm expenses 39 896 72 salaries Hillside Home 20 427 78 Hillside specials 25 349 31 and clothing and provisions 33 137 76 A census for mind and deaf residents was taken and overhauls at State Hospital for the Insane and State Training School led to savings of 2308 The Legal Aid department excelled and Gut Door Poor Division reforms added two tuberculosis investigator nurses and a tested State Aid plan for widows with dependent children was piloted.
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Department of Public Charities
Wilson
Hillside Home
State Hospital For the
State Training School For
Legal
Gut Door Poor Division
Committee Says Navy Probe Overstepped Its Powers
Washington 21 Secretary Daniels accused the Senate sub committee investigating Admiral Sims of exceeding its powers by delving beyond the original matter of naval war decorations. Daniels told Chairman Hale the panel allowed Sims to present broad charges and required him to produce his critical letter. Daniels cross examined Hale after a preliminary statement saying Sims criticisms were impersonal and aimed at responsible heads.
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Washington
Daniels
Senate
Sims
Navy Department
Hale
Department
Admiral Sims
Navy
Mr. Hale
Madrid under martial law amid strike disturbances
Madrid proclaims martial law after rioting and looting of baker and grocer shops and attacks on homes. Interior minister calls the unrest syndicalist, led by socialists seeking mass support, with revolutionary tendencies noted across Spain.
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Madrid
A. P
Inber
Spain
Date Set for Plebiscites in Allenstein and Marienwerder
Paris May 21 The council of ambassadors fixed the date for plebiscites in Allenstein and Marienwerder to determine Poland's borders with East and West Prussia. The date will not be public until measures for organizing control of the plebiscite and the allied forces' deployment are reviewed with Marshal Foch. The ambassadors may also consider Hungary's peace treaty decision and the signing arrangements.
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Paris
Council of Ambassadors
Adhe Allenstein
Marienwerder
Poland
West Prussia
Marshal Foch
Hungary
M. Prasnow
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