Irish Self Determination Plea Heard By Wilson In New York
An American delegation including Frank P. Walsh and Edward F. Dunne urged President Wilson in New York to present Ireland’s claim for a republic at the Paris peace talks. Other groups pressed rights for women, Dalmatian protests, and a broader self determination agenda as tensions over the Irish question lingered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
New York
France
Wrhisnes
York City
United States
Ireland
Frank P. Walsh
Kansas City
Con
Paris
Frank P
Edward F. Mdunne
Tiivis
Michael Ryan
League of Na
Eacabe
Molt
China
Shantung Penin
Relc
Italan
National Congress
Rhine Valley
R Basin
San Marino
Nations
Inter Ee Oine
World Food
Recruiting a New German Army Advertisements From Paris
Paris reports quotes German papers printing appeals to recruit a new army, likely aimed at Poles. Ads urge citizens to defend borders with phrases like Protect our boundaries and Vol untersa, inviting all who love their country to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Transport Patricia Dore Due Homeward Troops Dock Today
Boston reports the transport Patricia arrives from Brest with 99 officers and 2,382 men of the 26th Yankee division plus 233 casual officers 73 casual enlisted and 32 civilians. Receiving committees launch craft to greet the homecoming force. troops plan to entrain for Camp Devens after docking at 1 p.m.
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Bevoo
Boston
101St
101St Field Artillery
102Nd Field Artilery
103Rd Field Artillery
101St Mobile Ordnance Repair Shop
Army Nurse Corps
Army
Patricia
Camp Devens
Local Hartford Divorce of Theresa M Links from Jacob A Links
Theresa M Links of Hartford and East Windsor Hill was divorced from Jacob A Links in Superior Court. The uncontested case notes separation on January 3 1916 after three children, two boys with the father and a daughter with the mother. The complaint cited intolerable cruelty and referenced a 1916 East Hartford incident involving an automobile crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Theresa M. Links
East Windsor Hill
Jacob A. Links
Middletown
Marlborough
Frank D. Haines
Superior Court
Links
T. C. Flood
Portland
Sidney E. Clark
East Hartford
Pilgard
Je Ae
Flight Postponed as Hawker Mulls Trans Atlantic Hopes
Weather improves at St John s Newfoundland allowing Harry Hawker to consider a trans Atlantic attempt this afternoon in his Sopwith biplane while Captain Frederick Raynham prepares a Martpsyde for a noon trial flight. Hawker awaits mid Atlantic reports before deciding on an evening attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawker
St. John’s
N. F
Harry Hawker
Frederick P. Raynham
mid-Atlan
Raynham
Mitchell Manager to Be Tried for Campaign Expenditures
New York April 17 William Hamlin Childs chairman of the fusion campaign executive committee that backed Mayor Jean P. Mein terms for re election in the last New York municipal election faces trial on habeas corpus custody issues. The division today denies custody and orders trial for failing to properly report election expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchel
New York
William Hamlin Childs
Fusion ‘Campaign Executive
Jean -P Mien
German Strikers Ordered Back to Work
General Plumer orders German workers to return to their jobs after widespread strikes. The Cologne authorities announce the push to restore production, as disruptions threaten war effort and local industry.
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Cologne
Plumer
Fourteen Points Sacrificed and Treaty Hopes Align
Paris reports President Wilson remains firm on fourteen points while Allied powers forge unity on the peace treaty. Germans likely asked to accept League principles though not admitted yet as Polish Premier Paderewski notes progress. separate American British and French inquiries into Turkey discussed. Talks center on German timetable, signing at Versailles, and potential American mandate for Constantinople Armenia.
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Paris
Wilson
Cnt
League of Nations
League
Paderewski
Poland
Turkey
Germany
Versailles
Weimar
Trianon Palace
United States
Constantinople
Armenia
America
Great Britain
France
Greece
NORTHCLIFFE GEORGE AFFAIR BREAK WITH PUBLICIST
A newspaper comment notes Premier Lloyd George’s attack on Lord Northcliffe during his peace speech in the commons. It says the split between the two powerful figures is deepening, impacting politics and journalism. The Times editorial questions Lloyd George’s colleagues in Paris and the use of half truths and excuses in his speech.
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Lloyd Georges
Lord Northcliffe
Commons
Daily News
Inglorious Association
Billy Sundays War on Bolshevism and League of Nations
Billy Sunday announcing support for the League of Nations and declaring war on Bolshevism. He plans to press the issue at the White House and in public actions as part of a broader effort to rally support and address hobbies and political concerns. Captain Gill White, a renowned American painter, is awarded the Legion of Honor for his service linking American and French forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Henries Washington
League of Nations
Re House
Ariquia
Legion of
Paris
Gill White
Paris Premier Faces Refusal on Peace Terms Details
In a London speech Premier St George refuses to disclose peace terms. The British press notes mixed reaction as the audience approves the stance and stresses the need for clear terms before any accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
No Change in Phone Strike Deepens Boston Tensions
Boston scene centers on the 20500 striking telephone operators and cable splicers. John C. Koons was not traveling to Boston to mediate the dispute, delaying a potential settlement. President Wilson may be asked for instructions if no settlement by tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Boston
Newland
John C. Koons
Wire Control Board
Washington
Koons
New England Telephone and Telegraph Co
Julia O
David N. Walsh
New England
Walsh
Joseph P.tumulty
United States
Worcester
James Jackson
American’ Red Cross
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Congress
Washington Silent Moves in Boston Strike Fallout
Washington officials offered little comment as April 17 drew near. Secretary Tumulty, newly in a key advisory role, was quoted in tentative terms while the administration weighed its next step. The scene suggested mounting pressure and uncertain strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boston
Tumulty
Searnce
Demands Removal of Burleson From Party
A cable message sent to President Wilson today by Francis J. Finneran of the Democratic Club of Massachusetts calls for Burleson to be removed from the party and to be replaced by a telephone strike. Signers include Senators Callahan Cronin Kearney Conathan and Representatives Mitchell Green Donovan McKinney Reardon Malone and Aigen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Burleson
Wilson
Francis J. Finneran
Democratic Club of Massachusetts
Finneran
Callahan
Cronin
Kearney
Conathan
Mitchell
Green
Donovan
McKinney
Reardon
Malone
Aigen
Trade unions and presidential intervention hinted in Boston memo
The article notes talk of referring a matter to the president would bypass Postmaster General Burleson and shows he preferred not to. It mentions a petition from the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers urging intervention in the Burleson dispute, suggesting Boston workers’ appeal could go to Paris. It also states Miss Julia O Neill’s telegram to Tumulty had not yet reached the White House and he wouldn’t confirm a reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleson
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Boston
Paris
Julia O’connor
White House
Walkout Complete in Springfield Mass April 17
Two hundred twenty five plant department employees in the Springfield district joined the telephone strikers at 7 a m today by unanimous vote. The company officials admit the walkout is complete including the elevator man at the local exchange. Some strike breakers who worked yesterday did not report this morning reducing the operator force. St Louis Union Endorses Strike April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Oliver Street
School of Instruction
No. 50
Mary Silva
Main Exchange
Milk Street
Springfield
Mass
Lawrence Electrical Men Out in Mass Strike
Fifty electrical workers in Lawrence Massachusetts walk out at the telephon company amid ongoing labor actions. operators and electrical workers union members appeal to Washington for a settlement as business in the city is crippled. A mass meeting of telephone operators and electrical workers is planned for Friday.
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Lawrence
Mass
Tocal
Fhe
Le 2
Washington
Blanquet Reported Killed In Diaz Forces Clash
New York dispatch says General Blanquet of Diaz forces was reported killed by Carranza troops but his secretary Roberto Gayon denied the claim. Gayon has Blanquet alive at headquarters in Huasdeca mountains and in good health. He noted possible capture of General Francesca Alvarez near the supposed engagement and questioned other death reports including Diaz and Zapata.
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Diaz
Carranza
New York
Blanquet
Mexico
Roberto Gayon
Gayon
Huasdeca
Gayson
Francesca Alvarez
Carran
Felix Diaz
Enza
Zapata
Boston Symphony Leader Resigns Conductors Change
Boston reports Henri Rabaud, who arrived from France last November to lead the Boston Symphony Orchestra, has declined to extend his contract and will focus on composition. Pierre Monteux, formerly with the Metropolitan Opera, has been engaged as conductor, with early autumn opening concerts recalled for their strong results.
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Boston Symphony
Boston
Henri Rabaud
France
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Rabaud
Pierre Monteux
Metropolitan Opera Company
Monteux
Shipping Board Sells 15 Ships to Nacirema Steamship Co
The Shipping Board announces the sale of fifteen wooden ships to Nacirema Steamship of New York for 650000 dollars each, averaging 145 deadweight tons. Brooks Steamship Co will operate the fleet in trans Atlantic trade with five ships based in New York, Havana, and New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipping Board
Washington
United States Shipping Board
Nacirema Steamship of
New York
Brooks ‘Steamship Co
Alt
Havana
New Orleans
American Mission in Switzerland Reports Gas Study
An American military mission in Berne on April 17 began studying a gas system with the obituary in the United States in a modified form. A similar British mission is due to arrive soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Berne
United States
Unit Arri Base in Stinoe on
A fragmented OCR item notes a unit arri base in a location referred to as Stinoe on. The readable words suggest a military or construction context with a base or unit in operation or relocation. Further details are unreadable.
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Arri Base
Ns Ees Stin
Connecticut Telephone Strike Threat Delayed
Bridgeport reports a strike delay after Miss Teresa M. Sullivan of the operators union announces reinstatement of discharged workers by Southern New England Telephone Co. A union-driven wage and condition settlement is hoped without a strike, with local Bridgeport and Hartford factions to present demands to General Traffic Superintendent Frank L. Moore in New Haven Tuesday or Wednesday. A vote to prepare for a strike is planned tonight, but no date is set yet.
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Bridgeport
Connecticut
Teresa M. Sullivan
Southern New England Telephone Co
Miss Sullivan
Telephone Operators Union
Machinists Hall
Hartford
Frank L. Moore
New Haven
Rebekah Assembly Elects Officers at Connecticut Meeting
The 23rd annual session of the Rebekah Assembly I O O F of Connecticut reported extensive lodge visits and welfare activity. Mrs Hattie M Stickle of Newington Junction presided as president as 60 candidates received the degree. Officers elected include Mrs Hattie J Fisher as president, Mrs Grace E Willey as vice president, Mrs Mary E Johnson as secretary, and Miss Jara B M Dou glass as treasurer. Subordinate lodges held bonds and stamps investments totaling about 4,946.86 with receipts of 1,213.93 and a balance of 298.71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Assembly
O. Fitford
Hattie M. Stickle
Newington Junction
Rebekah
Mary E. Johnson
Torrington
Clara B. M. Douglass
Forestville
Hattie J. Fisher
New Haven
Grace EB. Willey
Norwich
Jara B. M. Douglas
Winchester Company Incorporation Filed in Hartford
Hartford 17 A certificate for a 30 million dollar corporation was filed with the secretary of state. The Winchester Company will be located in New Haven and is incorporated by Bemhert A Winchester, Earle Anderson, and Clyde R Yates, all of Hartford. Initial paid in capital is about 12.75 million dollars and the firm plans to deal in rifles, guns, cannons and related ammunition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winches 'S Incorporated
Hartford
Winchester Company
New Haven
Winchester Bemhert
Earle Anderson
Clyde R. "Yates
Wilson Takes Hand in Steel Price Controversy
President Wilson was reported to have intervened in the dispute between the railway administration and the industrial board of the department of commerce over steel orders at fixed prices. Representatives from both sides and Secretary Redfield presented cases to the president, who is expected to rule in favor of the railway administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Railway Administration
Department of Commerce
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
Favor General Strike by Electric Workers in U S
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers reports overwhelming support for a general strike of electric workers in the United States. Telegraph operators, linemen and instalment men favor the action, with canvassing set for May 11 and J H Noonan confident of a decisive result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
United St
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
J. H. Noonan
International
Noonan
McCormick Diplomat Robert S McCormick Dies in Hinsdale
Robert Sander McCormick American diplomat and father of Illinois Senator Medill McCormick and Chicago Tribune editor Robert R McCormick died of pneumonia at his Hinsdale home. He was born July 16 1849 in Virginia and had long service in diplomacy including a 1907 retirement to return to France.
Barricades Rise as Red Troops Advance on Stenich
Dispatch from Penhagen reports Red troops under Dictator Levien approaching Stenich amid barricades. Rail tracks torn up trenches dug along roads, artillery and machine guns provide support. Plundering reported in Munich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penhagen
Stenich
Levien
Munich
Reds Take Sebastopol Report
London dispatches report probable Bolshevik capture of Sebastopol. Bolshevik forces engage Roumanians along the entire front of the Dneister river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebastopols
London
Dneister River
Five Die in Socialist Riot in Rome and London
Five persons were killed during a socialist demonstration reported by patches received today. The chaotic event occurred in Rome with casualties confirmed and linked to the protest, while reports from London noted related disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
London
Erat
Lee 22 published in The Evening Press
Fragmentary notice notes a publication by The Evening Press and mentions the name Lee aged 22. Details are unreadable, but the item records a print event tied to the individual Lee on an unspecified date.
Favorable Reports on Pension and Boxing Legislation
A Hartford conference of committees discussed favorable reports on teachers pension and a boxing bill along with related measures. Debates covered retirement age and credits, factory serial number theft penalties, and state funding for education and recreation. The session also addressed municipal issues, railroad competition, and appointments to the state board of education.
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Hartford
Senate
Charles EB
Danbury
Bethel St Way Co
Orange Fire Department
Woodruff
Leonard
House
New Britain
Connecticut Arts Ass
Hartford City
Acc Bey FE
F. Bullard
Mountain Laurel
Apartment of Agriculture
Dillon
Kopplemann
Dem
Sdecnienea Ion
Cation
General Assembly
County’ Co
All State Board
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MNK
FP. Walsh
Kansas
Chinese Egation
Patricia Due
Husband
St. Louis
Commercial Teelgraphers Union of America
Bell Telephone Co
Julia B. O'Connor
Iel
S. J. Konenkamp
Commercia, Telegraphers Union, of America
Joseph P. Tumulty
Southern New England Telco
Lodge
SUAL
Lee
HAAN
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