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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
1
Cable reports fear a powerful German Russian Bolshevik alliance may form amid a new German revolution. Dispatches describe Bolshevik threat, German socialist reactions, and potential American troop adjustments as events unfold across Europe and Holland.
A man claiming to be George Evans, said to confessed to the murder of Mrs. George Evans in New Britain Connecticut, lies in Bellevue Hospital in critical condition after a self inflicted throat wound. He had claimed to have strangled his wife Anna during a domestic dispute and admitted fleeing to New York where detectives plan to question him.
Henry J. Farrell notes Babe Ruth falters in early spring drills as Yankees prepare for a season expected to be driven by Ruth power. Miller Huggins and Boston rivals seek timely clouts, while Ruth hoards his own bats for the youngsters amid city rumors and team plans.
Despatches indicate imperial president Friedrich Ebert’s government will confront broad demands for drastic industrial and governmental reforms upon returning to Berlin. The Von Kapp coup is toppled but radical workers and communists push for power, with Daumig and Cohn factions signaling a new coalition and Ebert’s defense minister Noske stepping in as Seeckt commands Reichswehr. Violent clashes and mutinies spread across Berlin, Stuttgart, Hagen, and other cities, with casualties among troops and civilians and widespread disarmament of rebellious forces.
Washington March 18 Herbert Hoover urged acceptance of the peace treaty if final form preserves nation freedom and room for constructive peace. He argued the League of Nations is needed to moderate international antagonism and warned the world drifts toward renewed armament and conflict without U.S. participation.
The Dutch torpedo boat arrived Monday to guard former Crown Prince Frederick William but departed yesterday by order of the Dutch government. Frederick William, well informed by Germany on events, is greatly disturbed yet not perturbed by the changing fortunes of the Rapp regime. He boxed yesterday with Burgominster Pereboom's son, a good match though much younger.
In Pittsburg on March 15 an effort to stabilize the crude oil market led important independent producing and venting firms in western Pennsylvania to organize a corporation with capital of 1,090,000 dollars. The move was announced yesterday.
Detectives from this city are en route after an attempted watch sale in New Britain on March 18. Authorities pursue further leads to identify a suspect and recover the item.
In Pueblo on March 18 11 year old Ted Way Kendall son of Mrs WH A Way Kendall died after saying he had been kicked by five school boys. Physicians attributed death to his injuries. The poverty of his worn clothes led to name calling at school and jealousy among peers. He allegedly whipped two boys on Thursday. the next day five older boys attacked him, kicking him unconscious.
Testimony and findings from the general court martial on Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, Philadelphia millionaire and alleged draft dodger, have been sent to Gen. Robert Bullard, commander of the department of the east. The findings will remain confidential until Bullard reviews the case.
In Palm Beach Florida on March 18 the Cincinnati Reds were defeated 7 to 3 by the New York Americans. Pitchers Russell Smith and Rariden contributed for the Reds while Allen Mogridge Collins and Ruel appeared for New York.
In New York investigators pursue George Evans, sought for the murder of his wife Anna whose body was found in a trunk at the Evans home. Police question the couple's four year old son, who recalls little about the night. Evans then allegedly moved to Hartford and tried to sell a watch.
Vincennes Indiana authorities charged Liberty restaurant owners John Barneys and John Belsea with operating a goonshine still after reports the eatery drew a crowd and conducted a land office business. The case underscores enforcement actions against illegal liquor production in the area.
Five years after being mailed, a postcard sent by Mrs William from Milford to her husband in Springfield was delivered yesterday, highlighting an unexpected postal reunion and distant address connection.
Washington March 18 The senate met to stay in session until all reservations are disposed of and limited debate to 15 minutes per reservation. Lodge seeks suspension of the one day no action rule. Final ratification vote expected late today or Friday amid defeat of the Lenroot reservation by 33 to 24 votes.
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