Milk strike disrupts New York area deliveries
The Borden Mik company drivers struck for higher wages causing no deliveries in New York city and surrounding areas. About eight million people faced milk shortages as unions and distributors clash. Mayor Hylan and Health Commissioner Copeland sought an emergency conference to restore hospital and institutional supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borden Mik Company
Borden Concern
New York
Bridgeport
Newark
Jersey City
Hoboken
New Jersey
Connecticut
Westchester County
N. J
Harlem
Hylan
Copeland
Attempt to destroy American consulate in Lisbon
Washington reports an attempt to destroy the American consulate at Lisbon with a bomb planted inside. The blast damaged the interior but caused no injuries to anyone, including American consul Stanley Jiellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lisbon
Portugal
Stanley Jiellis
Escape by Prison Roof Shocks New York City
Five inmates escaped Raymond Street jail Brooklyn by climbing five stories of iron pipes to the roof and sliding down a rope to park grounds. John Murray William Oates William Maloney George Taylor and Albert Schneider held as post office robbers may be recaptured. Warden Honeck suspects Taylor and Schneider aided the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Raymond Street
Brooklin
John Murray
William Oates
Oxford
N. C
William Maloney
George Taylor
Albert Schneider
Honeck
Taylor and Schneider
Claims Wien Were Hanged During War
Senator Watson of Georgia charged that American soldiers were sum marily hanged by officers during World War I day after day without court martial or trial. Senator Wadsworth challenged the claim as to accuracy and Watson offered a photograph of gallows said to have held 21 white boys at sunrise. A motion to appoint a five senator investigating committee to require proof was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Watson
Georgia
Senate
Wadsworth
New York
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Invita
Eleven Men Perish Off Jersey Coast
Anglesea New Jersey November 1 a crew of eleven Levan fishermen are believed drowned after their boat overturned in strong winds off the shore Four bodies have been recovered found at distant points along the coast as search parties push to locate the remaining seven missing men The boat was returning after pulling up stake nets used to secure gear
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglesea
N. J
Magistrate blames mothers for laxity in city
Pittsburgh magistrate Tensard DeWolf said he would seek 100 women to serve as special police to visit eateries and similar venues and warn young girls of city night life. He blamed lax home rules and lenient mothers for juvenile delinquency, urging stronger parental warnings.
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Pittsburgh
Tensard DeWolf
Morais Court
E. V. Babcock
DeWolf
Bright lights to be placed on Post Road in Connecticut
An agreement to install new bright lights at Nash's Corners on Post Road follows a coroner's finding on a fatal accident involving two New York youths. The project aims to ease the curve that has long drawn accidents. Debates among Yale, Harvard, and Princeton will be held March 9 and 14 with subjects debated and freshman debates to follow later.
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Setenet
Ak Cn
Mehta
Nash
Phelan
New York
New Haven
Yate
Harvard
Princeton
Harvera
Desea
Hs Suisiect
Thik Venta
Yeia
Pershing Urges Relief for Disabled War Veterans
Kansas City November 1 General Pershing addressing the American Legion urged relief for incapacitated veterans and lauded Allied leaders including Marshal Foch General Diaz General Jacques and Admiral Beatty. A large parade and memorial dedication at Union Station plaza followed with Foch and other dignitaries attending the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
John J. Pershing
Missouri
Fredinand Foch
France
General Pershing
Hemo
Republic
M. LeMarechal
American Legion
Italy
Austria
Diaz
Jacques
Lord Beatty
America
Beyood
Pershing
Legion
Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
Union Station Plaza
Memorial
Marshal Foch
Ding
Baron Jacques
Belgtum
Beatty
Great Britain
John G. Emery
Grand Rapids
Mich
Sketch Identifies Jewelry Ring Thief In New Haven
Police trace a theft to Mary Wright after a clerk who also draws cartoons sketched the suspect. Wright confessed to stealing a ring valued at 300 dollars from Leon Jewelry Co. Congress Avenue. A second woman remains under suspicion as detectives and a coroner's hearing unfold in related cases.
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New Haven
Conn
Leon Jewelry Co
Congress Avenue
Mary Wright
Mrs Lee Dies Sudden In Bridgeport Charitable Leader
Mrs Catherine Walsh Lee wife of ex Mayor Henry Lee died suddenly at her home 812 Colorado Avenue after a short illness. She was seen at Miss Slocum's School of Dancing with her son Henry W. yesterday afternoon and stricken with a shock that led to her death at 12 15 this morning. Born in Haddam Connecticut September 26 1866 she was a prominent Bridgeport figure noted for charitable work. She came to Bridgeport at age 15 and was educated at St Marys Convent and Barnum school. She married Henry Lee in 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Walsh Lee
Henry Lee
Colorado Avenue
Lee
Bridgeport
Haddam
Conn
Ann Cody
John Walsh
Connecticut
St. Mary's Convent
Pembroke Street
Barnum School
Federal Secret Agents Dropped in Connecticut
The United States Secret Service relieved the Connecticut department chief William P. Hazen and four agents William J. Hazen John J. Kelleher James J. Lee William T. Lynch Miner W. Pomeroy from duty. They were asked to resign by November 15 as part of a nationwide Secret Service reorganization under Chief Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Secret Service
Connecticut
William J. Burns
United States Secret Service
William P. Hazen
John J. Kelleher
James J. Lee
William T. Lynch
Miner W. Pomeroy
Kup
de Uived
Five Cent Fare Trial In Norwalk Short Line
Norwalk Connecticut November 1 interest grows as five cent fare trial on the Norwalk to South Norwalk trolley begins next Monday for three months to curb abuse. Passengers will use identification slips on through cars. Also in Bridgeport area, Joseph Hutkis of Fairfield is fined $100 and costs in Common Pleas for drunken driving after appealing from City court.
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Norwalk
Conn
South
Fitneys
Common Pleas Court
Joseph Hutkis
Fairfield
Bridgeport
Common Pleas
Desertion suit filed in Superior court this morning
In Superior court this morning only one divorce suit was filed. Bernard F. H. Boeker of New York City accuses his wife Elsie O. C. Leininger Boeker of Norwalk of desertion since September 12, 1918. They were married May 8, 1916. William Simpnes of its city seeks damages of 1000 dollars from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Seresin of the city, alleging a debt of gambling house at 44 Main street. Nine frequenters arrested in a police raid last night were arraigned in City court today and continued until Thursday. Bonds were set at 150 dollars for seres and 50 dollars for each frequenters. New York, Nov. 1. Warning of a southeast storm from Eastport, Maine to Delaware Breakwater, and a southwest storm from Delaware Breakwater to Cape Hatteras was issued by the Weather Bureau. The storm central over eastern Tennessee moves northeastward, with expectations of increasing southerly winds to northwest gales by Wednesday morning, heavy rain and thick weather. The United Illuminating Company is sued in Common Pleas court for damages of 500 dollars to cover a debt of 330.12 dollars from Louis Baumrind of 716 Pembroke Street.
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Bernard F. H. Boeker
New York City
Elsie OC
Leininger Boeker
Norwalk
James Wares
Main Street
New York
Eastport
Maine
Delaware
Cape Hatteras
Weather Bureau
Tennessee
United Illuminating Company
Fed
Common Pleas
Louis Baumrind
Pembroke Street
Redgate's Challenge To Mayor Goes Unanswered
Ex superintendent of Police John H. Redgate issued a public challenge to Mayor Clifford B. Wilson to face trial over his conduct while with Bridgeport police. The mayor offered no comment, stating he has heard nothing and remains silent while Redgate pledges to defend himself in a fair court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Redgate
Clifford B. Wilson
Bridgeport Police Department
Redgate
Pat
Bridgeport Named HQ for New 374th Regiment
Bridgeport will be the general headquarters of the 374th Regiment of Infantry in the reorganized Seventy-Sixth Division of the reserve forces. Personnel will be recruited from Fairfield County and Milford and Orange in New Haven county. Lt Col D T E Castle, assistant chief of staff, announced unit allocations by the Boston First Corps Area headquarters yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Fairfield County
Milford
Orange
New Haven
D. T. E. Casteel
Boston
First Corps
Patrolman Miller Suspended Amid Inquiry at Fourth Precinct
Patrolman Richard H. Miller of the Fourth precinct was suspended for failing to report off duty on time. Details of the investigation were withheld as the disciplinary committee prepares charges for the Board of Police Commissioners. Two department members are suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. Miller
Board of Police Commissioners
Nelson Held in 300 Dollar Bond
James Nelson, a bartender and alleged owner of the cafe at 1 Cannon Street, was arrested at 10 30 this morning when Bureau of Investigation officers raided the saloon and found a small quantity of quercimine seized under the bar. Nelson is held on a 300 dollar bond for trial in City Court tomorrow morning. He was on the telephone when officers arrived and could not stop the seizure of the evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nelson
Bureau of Investigation
Nelson
Bonda
Hear Testimony In Big Damage Suit
First testimony was offered this morning in Superior court before Judge Frank D. Haines in the suit and counter suit of Abraham Hagler of New York City and the Blue Ribbon large company on Fainfield avenue. Hagler seeks damages of 150 000 while the company denies the claim and seeks 96 000 in damages. The alleged cause is the non delivery of a string of Packard wages charged to Hagler and diverted to other customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Frank D. Haines
Abraham Hagler
New York City
Blue Ribbon Jarge Company
Fainfield Avenue
Hazier
Garsee Company
Packard
Hagler
Assault and Robbery Reported in Bridgeport Visit
Christoporion of Newington Conn reported to Bridgeport police that last night he was assaulted and robbed of 70 dollars by unidentified men on the back porch of 1222 Pembroke Street where he visited friends Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sword Christoporion
Wasn Ington
Conn
Bridgeport
Pembroke St
Pembroke Street
No Break Indication In Irish Peace Talks Standstill
London reports no sign of progress in Irish peace negotiations with Premier Lloyd George and Sinn Fein leaders. The big four met 45 minutes as British and Irish delegates, including Arthur Griffith and Michael Collins, faced Ulster and Sinn Fein demands. Officials see slim odds of a quick breakthrough and hint at possible general elections amid gloom.
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London
Lloyd George
Sinn Fein
Lloyd-George
Lord Birkenhead
Arthur Griffith
Michael Collins
Ulster
Sinn
New York
Aquitania
Washington
Anderson Shot Wounds Leave Man Critical in Security Building
William Anderson, 31, of 181 Beardsley Street, is in critical condition at St. Vincent’s Hospital after being shot on the fifth floor of the Security building. Lewis Maris, of 299 Bostwick Avenue, is sought by police as the alleged shooter. The struggle followed jealousy disputes between the two men, who worked as porsers. The revolver used is believed stolen from former prosecuting attorney Alexander DeLaney’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Anderson
Beardsley Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Lewis Maris
Bostwick Avenue
Anderson
Magis
Alexander L. DeLansy
Tmh
Three Damage Actions Filed In Norwalk Area Courts
Multiple civil actions filed include Exina G. La of Norwalk seeking 3700 from Albert Hauxhurst of Wilton over a September 18 motor collision on Newtown avenue caused by an unlicensed driver. Florence Craven seeks return of property valued at 125 held by Elsie Barton in a writ of replevin. James H. Burnham sues Andrew Martina of New Haven for 1200 over an October 2 collision near Orange center. Selden F E Tracey and Maurice Schack of Bridgeport bring a common pleas action for double or treble damages over a July 17 collision on William street caused by the defendant's car.
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Exina G. la
Norwalk
Albert H. Hauxhurst
Wilton
Paige
Newtown Avenue
Alice Hauxhurst
Studebaker
Florence Craven
Elsie Barton
Park Avenue
James H. Burnham
Andrew Martina
New Haven
Orange Center
Selden FE
Tracey
Expect Decision Thursday on McAuliffe Trial Court venue
Federal Judge Edwin B. Thomas will decide whether Thomas F. McAuliffe, former Connecticut chief federal prohibition officer, is to be tried in Federal Court or Harford County Superior Court. McAuliffe faced a habeas corpus arraignment in New Haven on bribery charges tied to rum runners. The Szobo family identified the victim, Louis Szobo, 45, of Passfield RD. The coroner opened an inquest in Westport and will likely reconvene before closing the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. McAuliffe
Connecticut
Harford County
Edwin 8. Thomas
McAuliffe
New Haven
Louis Szobo
Troley
Westport
Szabo
Passfield
John 3. Phelan
Ticket Agent Accused in Ponzi Style Exchange Case
Andrew Bandre, a steamship ticket agent at 606 Bostwick Avenue, is named defendant in eight Common Pleas actions alleging Ponzi like investments. Victims paid to exchange American money for Hungarian koronas starting in 1915, with $3,600 in damages sought and about $16,000 in koronas involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Bandre
Bostwick Avenue
Common Pleas Court
Elizabeth Fuleps
Joseph Lakatus
John Berez
Rudolph Takacs
Joseph Tompa
Charles Liha
Frank Vatamany
Louis Herman
Koronas
Defendants Permitted to Collect Costs in Union Case
The Grand Lodge of International Machinists in Washington DC permits the defendants in a Bridgeport case to recover costs. Damages of 8000 dollars were sought to return funds and property of a local union whose charter was revoked. Judge Kelogs ruled by laws do not prove the claim. Defendants named include Frank Reba David Clyerdales J P Hayden Al J Smith BR R Fuller and Harry Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of International Machinists
Washington, D. C
Bridgeport
Samuel Lavitt
Kelogs
Lavitt
Frank Reba
David Clyerdales
J. P. Hayden
al J. Smith
BR. R. Fuller
Harry Black
Daley trustee acts for minor daughter in Westport paternity case
Christopher Tt Daley acting for a minor daughter of 68 James Street Westport fled to Common Pleas court against Harry Levine of New Haven accused of fathering an unborn child. Levine pleaded not guilty and the case will be heard in the November term. The alleged offense occurred February 27 in Westport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Tt. Daley
James Street
Westport
Common Pleas Court
Riminal
Harry Levine
New Haven
Levine
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Arthur M. Wheeler
Charles FE. Hilton
New Britain
Guilford
Thomas Conwy
Spencer Sons, Inc
Hearney Haven
Supreme Court of Errora
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Philip Ginsbur
Friste Pte Company
Waterbury
Wien
Jersey Coast
John J. Phelan
George BE
Underhill
Btate
Main Streets
Frank Pinto
Danbry
R. A. Day
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Internal Revenue
Blair
Day
Hutkis
Divorch
William Simpnes
Joseph Seresin
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