Charges Sims With Introducing Forged Telegram
Secretary Daniels today charged Rear Admiral Sims with introducing a forged telegram in the senate naval investigation. The cable bore the signature of Daniels but the secretary presented the original copy showing it did not. Daniels said the forged dispatch aimed to fix his name to an official message and urged Sims to apologize to the country for the fabrication.
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Sime
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Soliers
Washington D C hears talk on Wilson line in cables
In Washington on May 4 congress officials discussed what action President Wilson might take if Secretary Daniels publicizes Wilson’s confidential cable to Admiral Lines criticizing the British wave without consulting the president. Daniels testified before the senate naval committee about the matter. Admiral Melean declined to produce the so called black plan drafted for potential naval war with Germany, viewed by Daniels and Admiral Badeer as sensitive.
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Beate Eral Board
Itres
Stratrey
Coroner's Jury Rules Breen Death A Slaying
In Kilmihil County Clare the coroner's jury found Joli Breen a civilian slain by Constable Marth during the fight for Ireland's freedom. The navy's verdict denounced the present government as barbarous and unlist and urged the people to choose their own government, risking alienation of nations toward Ireland in her choice.
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County Clare
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Fire injures lodger after fall from window
Boston May 16 A lodger Michael Dames said I broke my glasses after he dropped from a third story window in a boarding house fire. He was taken to the relief hospital with minor bruises as investigators determined the blaze origin.
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Relief Hospital
Indications of Split in Waterbury Strikers Ranks
Indications point to a split within the New England Workers association amid strike bargaining in Waterbury. Italian branch led by Jatgi Scalmano favors separate employer committees. Lithuanian branch led by John Uses opposes and vows to stay out until central talks. Merchants and landlords aid strikers as funds hold, while tensions rise in water dept with potential discipline for a captain and two men.
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Jatgi Scalmano
John Uses
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New Magland Workers’ Association
Tancaster P. Clark
Stfikers
Possible third party bolt haunts 1912 convention talk
May 13 New York report on revived gossip of a republican split and a new third party. Hiram Johnson’s stance split among followers fuels debate whether conservatives would yield to unity or risk a minority president scenario similar to 1912. McAdoo favored by democrats. Cox as running mate discussed.
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Chicago
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Woodrow Wilson
Wiliam McAdoo
McAdoo
James Cox
Ohio
End of border crisis claimed in Mexican towns
Agua Prieta Sonora May 35 Mexican revolutionist leaders here said they controlled Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas virtually ending a border crisis. General Elias Calles rebel minister moved toward Chihuahua City canceling visits to Juarez and other border towns. Revolutionary HQ staffed for routine work. The Chinese club reopens with American patrons only for now.
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Sugar Prices Seen At 11 1 2 Cents A Pound In Protest
Washington May 13 Sugar should sell for 11 1 2 cents a pound and current prices from 20 to 25 cents reflect profiteering says W Jett Lauck consulting economist of the railroad brotherhood. He tells the railroad labor board sugar producers show high earnings and profits, arguing sugar companies profit at labor’s expense. He cites 1917 income tax returns showing beet and cane producers earned high percentages on capital and suggests current prices threaten wartime equity.
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Unusual Happenings in Soviet Capital Reported
Reports from Copenhagen and Politiiken spark speculation about a rebellion in Moscow as a radio silence grips the city. Observers note fires near depots and arrests of cooperative leaders while Marconi officials question the disruption.
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Kaiser to Move From Castle to Doern Next Saturday
Amerongen Holland May 12 The former Kaiser of Germany now interned in Holland will relocate from Count Hentrick s castle here to his new home at Doern next Saturday as reported today The note confirms the move date and location.
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Honor Medal for Chaplain De Vales in Mass
Rev John B De Val es army chaplain who served in France died at St Lukes hospital. Medal of Honor awarded before death will be pinned by General Edwards beside Croix de Guerre won in France for attending wounded under fire. Washington message confirmed award. ceremony canceled.
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Italian Cabinet Crisis Shelves Spa Conference Plans
London May 12 The Italian cabinet crisis changes allied plans for the Spa conference to discuss Versailles indemnities and Germany’s economy. If Nitti retires Lloyd George loses a key ally. Belgium and France back strict German terms with Belgium backing France in negotiations.
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Waterbury Manufacturers Weigh Reply to Machinists Demand
Waterbury, May 13. Manufacturers are considering a reply to the machinists demand for a 35 percent increase and a 44 hour work week. The claim has been presented to local manufacturers and is approved by machinists and other skilled tradesmen.
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Captain Burton Sails for America in Shamrock IV
Captain WW P Burton in charge of the Shamrock IV sails from Southampton aboard the Adriatic bound for the United States to compete in the American cup races.
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Deportation policy clash poisons reform push
Washington May 16 President Wilson to decide which office controls deportation policy after Palmer and Post accuse each other of improper raids and illegal evidence. Palmer testifies before the House Rules committee May 24, seeking White House approval of Post’s harsher stance while Labor records show nearly 1800 aliens released in six months. Polish forces occupy Kiev again as Polish cavalry enter, civilians shelter then emerge to greet troops marching with flowers, flag exchanges occur with Ukrainian banners nearby.
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Poland
Ukraine
Europe
Norwalk Couple Wed In New York Ceremony
Word arrived from Norwalk that Mrs. Amos W. Morgan wed Judge Edwins S. Thomas of the United States District Court in New York City last Thursday. The couple will return from a wedding trip on Sunday.
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Democratic leaders urge passage of suffrage ratification
Baton Rouge Louisiana May 13 national democratic leaders threw influence into the fight on ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment in the Louisiana legislature. Homer S. Cummings national democratic chairman and William Jennings Bryan in telegrams urged passage of the ratification resolution.
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Poland’s fight against Bolshevism faces world stakes
Washington May 13 Polish minister Prince Casimir Lubomirski said Poland fights the world war against Bolshevism and will not seek further aid from Allies or the United States. He warned that Poland’s collapse would unite Bolshevik forces with Germany and risk resuming war in the Rhine area.
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Polis
Carranza narrowly escapes arrest on train
San Antonio reports say President Carranza evaded revolutionists by hair breadth when a boarding attempt failed on a Mexico City to Vera Cruz train. He reportedly shaved his beard to move unrecognized past guards and flee through the cordon. International bridge to Matamoros to reopen as rebel threat subsides, with US planes patrolling.
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Carranza
Rebels Seize Gulf Gunboats and Eastern Coast
Paso, Texas May 13 reenforces says Mexican revolutionists now control the Gulf of Mexico gunboats and most of the republic. Gen Obregon would command the eastern coast. Gen Jacinto Trevino left for Apizaco where Carranza forces hold a stubborn defense. Reports claim about 3800 Carranzistas dead around Apizaco including many officials.
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Wilsons Message to Southern Baptists Reflects World Peace
President Wilson sent a message to the Southern Baptist convention in Washington marking its diamond anniversary. He expressed regret at not greeting members in person while urging Christian leaders to help peoples abroad pursue justice and ordered peace. The message underscored the nation’s interest in global peace and moral guidance.
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Conflicting Reports On Carranza In Washington May 15
Conflicting reports on President Carranza arrive in Washington as the government seeks definite advices on his whereabouts. If he escapes to the border or nears American warships, Washington would direct military or naval handling. Rebel sources dominate the incoming notices while the Mexican embassy lacks current information amid ongoing disturbances and rising Obregonist strength.
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Miss Zimmerman Testifies In Murder Trial Defense
Miss Jennie G. Zimmerman testified in Springfield Massachusetts on May 13 in her murder trial for the 1918 killing of Dr. Henry Zimmerman on Ferry Street. She told of her life from childhood in Hartford to becoming an orphan, while defense counsel sought to show the physician’s anger before the shooting and the drawing of an item resembling money from his hip pocket as testimony. The room was crowded to capacity.
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Henry Zimmerman
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William G. Mekhicechnie
Miss Zimmerman
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Thomas J. Collins
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