Five Million Fund Sought in Port Fight
A $5,000,000 fund plan aims to expand and stabilize port transportation beyond the initial trucking system. Union leaders warn the move risks an industrial war and tied up transport, while business leaders press for open commerce and rapid deployment of funds. The Citizens Transportation Committee, chaired by William Fellowes Morgan, seeks broad subscriptions to back a permanent effort independent of longshore strikes.
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Mutorfront
Smith
Severday
Promulg Ie
Aot
Morro
Boycote
Team Ver
Vandiion
O'Connor
International Long Association
Uppris
Ward McCaffrey
Transportation Trades Council
Traiortation
Montreal
Citizens
Citizens of
New York
William Fellowes Morgan
Citizens’ Transportation
Alfred E. Marling
Sling
Tor
Morgan
Merchanted Association
International Chamber of Commeres
Paris
Maide Koster
Nate Chambne
Caimmerce
Perley
Rapa Gems
Fern
Fae
No Prisoners for Farm Sheriff Goes to Work
In Goshen county jail there are no prisoners available for county farm work. Sheriff William Leonard has begun using himself and deputy James Scott as farm laborers. He cites prohibition for the shortage, and the Board of Supervisors plans to abolish the Newburgh jail after July due to the lack of prisoners.
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Middletown Y
Goshen
William Leonard
James Scott
Leonard
Board of Supervisors
Newburgh
Professor Hyslop Stricken With Brain Hemorrhage
Professor James H. Hyslop, noted for his work on psychical research, suffered a brain hemorrhage and has been under medical care for months. Affidavits from Dr. Vitus Mull and William C. Peyton detail his impaired speech and inability to attend examinations, with recovery expected by next fall.
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James H. Hyslop
Supreme Court
Hyslop
Aegient
Columbia Uni 11
R. Monry Grey Greave
West 116Th Tyeet
William C. Peyton
Tican Institute For Psychical Reeorch
Buid Sayslop
Ir. Bull
Hytop
Dr. Hyslop
West Listh Stres
Rockefeller Snatlby
Ile
Sle
Clothiers Fined 18000 for Unreasonable Prices in Rochester
In Rochester a United States District Court found The Antwerp Diamond Company guilty of Levering Act violations by charging excessive prices for clothing and jewelry. The three-store operation faced a total fine of 48000, with a jury urging leniency. Judge Masel noted risks in extending credit and the need to balance profits with fairness.
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Rochester
Te Antwerp Diamond Company
Hufule
United States District Court
John Jt. Masel
Pro Nonsemme Venience
Sid Gvely
Fhermen
Dis Trint
Ube Tantten Mantha
British Bid Soviet Halt Drive in East
London reports say trade negotiations between the Allies and Soviet Minister of Trade Gregory Krassin have not begun. Lloyd George told the House of Commons Britain wants assurances of no attacks on British interests and that civil and military prisoners be guaranteed. French and Italian reps are in London. decisions at San Remo authorize Allied talks with Krassin and a Russian trade delegation to resume peaceful trade relations.
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London
Gregory Krassin
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Theo
Great Britain
Russia
Peenier
France
Italy
Krassin
Supreme Council
San Remo
Toreout
M. Krassin
Maxim Litvenolty
Ryssia
Ries
Huro
Lem
Ce ‘Riendly
U S Sets Stand Against Russian Trade Moves
Washington officials say the United States will maintain its position against resuming trade with Bolshevik Russia. An unofficial American observer may attend a London conference with Gregory Krassin, but U S policy will block rolling stock shipments to Russia if Britain or others resume commercial ties. Locomotives and cars are needed by the Bolsheviks, and U S delivery prospects are limited by icebound Baltic ports.
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Washington
United States
London
Gregory Krassin
Supreme Economic Council
Unitedates
Skinner
Great Britain
Holsheviks
Russia
Baltic
Army Officers Slain by Red's Poisoned Needles
In Budapest twelve army officers lie in hospitals after being pricked by poison needles. News says some have died and the city is terrified by alleged Bolshevik acts during a period of unrest. Reports mention a smashed window at the American High Commissioner’s office and nighttime disorder in public spaces.
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Red
Budapest
Nidit
Auty
He. Mennante Internationate
Cyodha
Austevink
German Socialists Turn Hose on Political Foes
Berlin reports violence in provincial campaigns as meetings of candidates attract attacks. In Darmstadt Independent supporters discharged chairs and turned hoses on attendees, abruptly ending the event. Similar disruptions were noted in Puimeranin.
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Berlin
the & Tion
Darmstadt
People's Party
Sot
Puimeranin
Five-Story Fall fatal to Clifton Crawford, Actor
Clifton Crawford, a noted actor and comedian, was found dead early today in an areaway at a Leicester Square hotel after apparently jumping from a fourth-floor window. He had recently arrived from the United States and was reported under medical care but showed moments of cheer before his death. His manager and agent confirmed the tragedy and said he was to sail to Liverpool next Monday for a tour. Crawford was born in Australia, raised in Scotland, and crowned Scotland’s amateur champion before coming to America and then to London for performances.
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London
Clifton Crawford
Leicester Square
Gvilen
United States
Tyesday
West End
Crawta
William Edelten
Crawford
Liverpool
Tendon
New York
Australia
At By
Scotland
Teeine
Huiis
House and Senate Pass Postal Pay Raised Bill
The House and Senate approved a postal pay raise bill without a record vote. The measure, sent to conference after House passage, would become effective July 1 and increase annual pay for postal workers by about 1.0 million dollars. It follows recommendations from a joint commission that has studied postal pay for months.
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House
Senate
Wassington
Thanor
Senate to Act on Probe of Preconvention Spending
Senate plans to extend the investigation into preconvention expenditures by a Senate committee to include general inquiry into Republican and Democratic national campaigns. Senator Pomerene proposed public hearings on campaign steps through November, but debate and objections delayed action. Witnesses including Wood organization's treasurer Stebbins, and Ambrose Monell linked to underwriting funds discussed in New York and Philadelphia meetings.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Tuanmaigne
Yasinos
Pomercue
Ohio
Pomerene
Wiswhitson
Suveragacinge Committee
HOC
Stebbins
Wood Organization
Exinpa
Miiram W. Johnson
Hosses
California
Elina Root
Leonard Woot
New York
Philadelphia
Duello
Wood
Cnipaian
John T. King
Mr. King
Ambrose Monell
Inernational Nickel Company
Malvale Steel Company
American Bink Notes Company
Ouell
Monell
Tinknees
Missouri
Cassatt
Heaths
Monel
Poles Repulse Advance on Kiev and Reds Seize Persian Capital
Polish forces repel a southern advance toward Kiev while Bolsheviks seize Tehran amid continued fighting. Reports from Warsaw and London state Polish actions near Riv River and along the Tniopur front, with Soviet forces pressing toward the Polish lines. Cross-front notes mention British denial of Allied intervention and continued Bolshevik landings near England.
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Kiev
Warsaw
Associated Press
Riv
Wilsudski
Klee
Vie
House Votes For Repeal Of War Acts
The House approved a repeal of roughly sixty wartime laws including broad presidential powers. The vote 23 to 8 shifted to the Senate with Democrats predicting President Wilson would sign. Some Republicans defended keeping the Lever Act to curb profiteering and regulate trade with Germany while others urged varying dates for war termination.
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Garrett and Sims
Tennessee
Wehing
Utah
Senate
Congress
Wilson
Representative Connally
Taxa
Wests
Walsh
Massachusetts
Teor
Vernavrat
Missou
Food Central
District of Columbia
Odell's Wife Found Guilty of Murder
In Rochester a Supreme Court jury convicted Mrs Mourt Beaver Odell of second degree murder for aiding her husband James Lethiel Odell in the murder of Edward Ravio on January 6. Judge Robert H Thompson sentenced her to 20 years to life at Auburn Prison. testimony described a brutal beating at Mosquito Point.
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Rochester
Supreme Court
Genight
Mourt Beaver Odell
Janmes Lethie
Sing Sing
Edward J. Ravio
Robert H. Thompson
Hard Bor
Auburn
Aneip
Odells
Mosquito Point
Hitchcock Receives Full Control of Wood Boom Politics
In Chicago on June 3 Frank H Hitchcock was given complete charge of practical Wood boom politics including delegate handling and backstage management. The luncheon included Colonel William Cooper Procter Senator Moses Southern Wood manager Frank Knox and T W Miller with Norman J Gould and General Wood in attendance. Reports say Hitchcock criticized methods used so far and lamented the lack of political expertise.
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Chicago
Frank H. Hitchcock
William Cooper Procter
Senator Moses
Southern Wood
Frank Knox
New Hampshire
T. W. Miller
Norman J. Gould
Eastern
Caught in Trap Set for Tax Swindlers
Louis G. Smith, a West 124th Street CPA, visited Walter L. Williams of American Tarpet Cleaning and Weaving, claiming missing income taxes. A deputy collector said the firm owed about 2000, with possible settlement for a fee. Smith and a suspect, George Van Alstyne, were arrested after staged money transfer at Chelsea National Bank, while detectives traced the books.
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Louis G. Smith
West 124Th Street
American Tarpet
12Th Street
Walter L. Williams
Williams
Smith
Nompany
Internal Revenue
Tast
Willams
S6th Street
Michael Murphy
John Shields
Hermitage Hotel
van Alstyen
Pennsylvania Station
Chelsea National Bank
James Finn
West Thirty-seventh Street
Sim
Det
Angle Additions Compans
Tlso
Unulational Bank
Miss Anne Sturges Killed in Auto Collision at Park Avenue
Miss Anne Kneeland Sturges of 842ark Avenue, prominent socially, died at Flower Hospital after injuries from being pinned between a hydrant and a car on Sixtieth Street and Bark Avonin. The vehicle, driven by Wayne Roequist, veered toward the curb. she was extricated and died last night.
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Anne Kneeland Sturges
Chester Vose
Weat Sixty-third Street
Johnson's Chicago reception pits crowds against manufactured show
Hiram Johnson arrived in Chicago amid a large crowd at the Auditorium Hotel. He condemned any league of nations while defending American rights and opposing the Indiana Plan. Supporters worried the demonstration was staged, with mounted police leading a parade and Crocker among California aides observing the turnout.
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Chicago
Hiram Johnson
Auditorium Hotel
Johnson
Hoover
League of Nations
Michigan Boulevard
Theodore Roosevelt
America
Indiana
Borah
McCumber
Lee
William Wale Thompson
Lowden
Rehltown
Uniqud
Literary Digest
Yor
Plain People Digest
Stull
Crocker
National
William H. Crocker
California
Callia
Charles E. Catom
Francisco
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