Middletown Town Meeting Debate Over Memorial Bridge
Citizens and business leaders clash over a proposed 150000 to 200000 dollar memorial bridge to soldiers. Critics warn of higher taxes and long-term upkeep, while supporters from the Chamber of Commerce back the project. Alternative memorial ideas include a veterans building or a memorial hospital linked to the city’s hospital needs.
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Sommerce
Sumner
Chambers Commerce
Stueck’s
Isee
Tho
France
Middletown
District Nurse Association
Social Service Leage
Middlesex Hospital
Connecticut
Charles W. Warner
Town debt and taxes urged by editor in plea for larger appropriation
An Evening Press editor urges town leaders and Chamber of Commerce members to discuss the town's financial state with selectmen. He notes rising debt from about $900,000 to $819,000 in floating debt, two million in interest paid, and a history of bond retirements via notes. He warns a tax rise is likely, with current rate around 12 mills and potential need for 14 mills as new levies are debated.
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Main Street
Middletown
Gibson W. Wilson
Evening Press
Chamber of Commerce
Selectmen’s
Can We Afford Bridge Memorial in Evening Press
The Evening Press editor questions funding a memorial bridge costing $155,600 to $200,000 amid a town debt of $819,000 and annual interest of about $34,000. It argues debt burdens, sinking funds, and future taxes threaten soldiers and citizens, urging careful discussion and fiscal restraint.
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Charles W. Warner
A Secondary Memorial for Middletown Bridge Proposal
Editor argues against a 155000 memorial bridge, citing Middletown debt nearing a million, rising living costs, taxes passed to renters and goods, looming church and government loans, and potential public counterprojects like a community house and library. The author warns a two to three year delay could halve costs and questions the soldiers’ real benefit. Kate C Mead.
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Evening Press
Middletown
Kate C, Mead
Transports America and Mt. Vernon Sail With 7500 Troops
Washington reports that the steamers America and Mt. Vernon have sailed from Brest carrying about 7,500 troops of the 27th New York division. The Mt Vernon includes 85 officers and 2,674 men plus Brig. Gen. James D. Grennan and trains for 27th units. The America carries 192 officers and 4,586 men across several field regiments and brigades destined for New York by March 13.
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Mt. Vernon
Brest
Washington
New York
War Department
Mt.Vernon
James D. Grennan
105Th
104Th
106Th Field Artillery
52Nd
Field Artillery
Protest Against German Opera At Lexington Theatre
The Italian Chamber of Commerce of New York protested to Governor Alfred E. Smith and Mayor John F. Hylan against resuming German opera at the Lexington Theatre within days. President G. Granata cited that America and its allies remain at war with Germany and singing operas in German would defy American patriotism and public decency.
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New York
Lexington Theatre
Alfred E. Smith
John F. Hylan
Italian Chamber of Commerce of
G. Granata
America
Germany
Inter Allied Council Meets in Paris on Army Limit Plan
Paris March 8 The supreme inter allied war council met today and was poised to adopt Premier Lloyd George's proposal to limit Germany's army to 200,000 volunteers. The move aims to reduce German force levels and bolster Allied security during the war.
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Inter-Allied Council
Paris
Supreme Interallied War Council
Lloyd .George
Germany
Pilots Aims Atlantic Crossing May From Winnipeg
Winnipeg March 8 G W Baker vice commander says he will attempt a cross Atlantic flight in May after downing more than 50 German planes while attached to the British forces. Details were learned today.
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Atlantic
Winnipeg
Minn
G. W. Baker
V. C
D. 8
Foe to Renew Truce Parleys in Europe Talks
Paris reports renewed revictualling talks for Germany and transfer of its mercantile fleet may reopen immediately after Lloyd George and Clemenceau confer. Plan to feed Germany through harvest time. Austria relief approved with Hoover to run food aid. Eight thousand tons at Fiume and Trieste await transport. Debate over payment and fleet allocation in Spa. Washington expects U S fleet use of Germany’s ships, with plans to distribute among allies. President opposes sinking the fleet though final decision awaits naval input.
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Paris
Germany
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Council of Ten
Austria
Herbert Hoover
Inter-Allied Food Council
Hoover
Fiumes
Trieste
Spa
Col E. M. House
American Commission
Premi
Lloyd, George and
Lansing
Big Five Council
International
Lawmakers push four year immigration ban and deportation plan
Representative Albert Johnson of Washington announced that the new Republican controlled House committee on immigration will urge speedy legislation to bar immigration for at least four years and to expel enemy or undesired aliens. The measure failed to pass in the final days of the previous Congress despite efforts by John L. Burnett of Alabama, then committee chairman.
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Washington
Albert Johnson
House Committee On Immigration
Congress
John L. Burnett
Alabama
Ferry Service Resumed After Harbor Strike Settlement
Ferry service between New York and New Jersey resumed as harbor strike by union marine workers ended. Tugs barges and other administration controlled craft went to work and over 6,000 of the 16,000 strikers returned to duty with prospects for full settlement noted.
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New York
New Jersey
Union Marine Workers
Railroad Administration
Allies to Distribute Surrendered German Fleet
Paris reports the allied powers have agreed to distribute the surrendered German naval fleet among themselves. France and Italy favor the plan, while the United States and Great Britain reportedly favor sinking ships assigned to them.
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Washington
United States
Paris
Wilson
Representative Fuller
Massachusetts
France
Italy
Great Britain
Guilty of Manslaughter in Chicago Case
Cook, charged with the murder of Billy Bradway, 50, an admirer of his 17-year-old daughter Norma, was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury after an all night deliberation. A sealed verdict was read at 7 p.m. yesterday before jurors returned to their hotel.
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Chicago
J. Norman
Cook
Billy Bradway
Norma
Hayes and Anderson Buy Fast Halifax Steam Boats
Seven of the fastest steam fishing boats in the world were purchased today from Canadian owners by Hayes and Anderson of New York. The vessels will leave Halifax next week.
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Halifax
N. S
March
Hayes and Anderson
New York
Francis Tells His Russia Story Before Senate Bolshviki
On March 8 Washington time the second anniversary of the Russian Revolution, Ambassador David R. Francis testified to the senate bolshevik committee recounting his stance. He supported recognizing the provisional government but opposed the Bolshevik regime after November 7. He warned that delaying the war could have left Germany with a firm grip on Russia. Francis cited German control of Petrograd banks, chemical industry, sugar interests at Kiev, and power plants, plus spy networks and trade through German agents. He noted German prisoners of war under his supervision numbered about 250,000 at most, with Austrians making up the rest. Oliver Sayler, who testified before Francis, said he was not a Bolshevik but believed the true story needed told.
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Washington
David R. Francis
Russia
Senate
United States
Francis
Germany
Petrograd
Kiev
Moscow
Nicholas Nicholaivitch
Oliver M. Sayler
Indianapolis
European Statesmen urged to back Wilson for League
Paris editorial in Echo de Paris urges European statesmen to support President Wilson and the League of Nations. It warns that failure to act quickly could bankrupt Europe and contrast Wilson with Lenine, stressing urgent peace and a united American and European stance.
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London
Paris
Wilson
Lenine
Russia
Echo de Paris
Europe
League of Nations
Berlin Revolt Quelled After Ferocious Street Fighting
London reports indicate fighting in Berlin ended at noon Friday as government troops seized public buildings, squares, and key factories. Casualties approach 500, with 400 killed or wounded in street battles between Spartacists and loyalist forces. Noske led the counter revolt and order was restored.
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London
Berlin
Copenhagen
Gustave Noske
Boy Killed in Accident After Revolver Misfire
In Willimantic on March 8 Leon Taylor aged 17 died within half an hour after being accidentally shot in the head by Simeon Verteseuille, 15. The two boys were sleeping together at Verteseuille’s home when they examined a 22 caliber revolver in the bedroom. The bullet entered Taylor’s eye and penetrated the brain. Verteseuille was held by police pending a coroner’s inquiry.
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Willimantic
Leon Taylor
Simeon Verteseuille
Verteseuille
Taylor
Three U S battle ships sail from Brest with officers and men
The War Department announced that three ships have sailed from Brest carrying 70 officers and about 2,600 American expeditionary forces. The Missouri with 24 officers and 724 men is due in New York March 18, while the Louisiana with 29 officers and 840 men and the South Carolina with 17 officers and 1,000 men are due at Newport News, Virginia, March 17.
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Brest
Washington
War Department
Missouri
New York
Louisiana
South Carolina
Newport News
Extend Bryan Treaty Signed Today in Washington
Washington march 8 a five year extension of the Bryan arbitration treaty was signed at the state department by the Spanish ambassador and the Netherlands minister extending the pact for another term amid cautious diplomatic notes and ceremonial remarks by officials.
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Washington
State Department
Cromwell Neighbors Involved In Backyard Row
Justice of the Peace William C Noble in Cromwell today handled breach of the peace cases between Rosa Genette and Emanuela Branciforte. Both fined 3 plus 13.20 costs. Genette vs Branciforte ruled for Branciforte on injury claim, and Branciforte vs Genette awarded Branciforte $8 for door damage.
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Cromwell
Justice of the
William C. Noble
Rosa Genette
Emanuela Branciforte
Reception for 26th Division Parade to Return Home
Secretary Baker telegrammed Major General Edwards to begin preparations for the 26th division homecoming in April in Boston. Governor Coolidge's letter calls the parade “the most magnificent military spectacle” seen in New England. General Cole described a February 19 review of 25,000 men in full war panoply as a major anticipated display.
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Baker
Edwards
Boston
New England
Coolridge
Charles H. Cole
Cole
Rev Hyde Home Pastor to Preach at Church Tomorrow
Rev Edgar R Hyde, pastor of First Church, who spent nearly a year in France on YMCA work, returned to Middletown last night. He arrived in New York on the Leviathan Thursday and will preach at the morning service tomorrow. A public reception is planned after the service.
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Edgar R. Hyde
First Church
France
Middletown
New York
Hyde
Road contract agreed for New Haven road
President Edward G. Buckland announced in New Haven that the contract between the director general and the New Haven road has been agreed to in all respects. The compensation is $17,095,884.34, and final signing awaits printer-ready copies. The newspaper reports are substantially correct.
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New Haven Road
New Haven
Edward G. Buckland
Ultimatum To Bavaria Warns Against Bolshevist Rule
London reports the German government has sent an ultimatum to Bavaria demanding parliamentary rule or face central government forces to suppress a Bolshevist government and enforce constitutional methods, per a German wireless message picked up today.
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Bavaria
London
Plot to Overthrow Hungarian Republic Foiled in Budapest
Advices reaching here report a plot to restore the emperor in Hungary thwarted in Budapest. Arrests include Baron Hazai, Count Bethien, and Count Somich. Count Wekerle under observation. Two policemen and eighteen others said to be involved also arrested.
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Zurich
Hungary
Budapest
Baron Hazai
Count Bethien
Count Somich
Count Wekerle
Parole Violator Held After Custody Transfer
Parole violator Amex dus Behenke, labeled an alien enemy, was taken into custody by the Department of Justice after appearing on Hawthorne Street Sitamford then moved to New Haven for processing.
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Sitamford
Amexdus Behenke
Hawthorne Street
Department of Justice
New Haven
New British Ambassador Named for Washington Post
London reports H. A. Fisher will become Britain’s ambassador to Washington per the Nation. In New York, a Sub-Treasury Report notes a $982,000 loss to banks on Friday amid broader concerns about rapid friend-making.
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London
H. A. Fisher
Britain
Washington
Sub-Treasury
New York
Friay
U S Army Demobilization and Battle Casualties Totals
Washington reports on war demobilization and casualty figures. General Peyton C. March discloses total battle casualties of 240 197 for American Expeditionary Forces with division breakdowns and 50 000 battle deaths. He notes 1 361 528 officers and men demobilized or to be discharged, and reductions in demobilization centers to speed process.
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Washington
The
United
Congress
Peyton C. March
General Pershing
War Department
March
France
A. H E
Fort Bliss
Tex
Fort Oglethorpe
Fort D. A Russell
Wyo
General March
Assigned for Early Return From War Units
Washington March 8 The War Department announced early convoy assignments for Aero squadrons 376 and 346 evacuation hospital No 6 bakery company and tank corps units 02nd tank center 317th artillery and salvage company The release of 108th mobile naval section 11th 12th 13th and 40th motor mechanics regiments and 227th aero were suspended Chicago March 8 Hlays chair of the Republican national committee operates in Chicago to align with congressional leaders on the campaign outlook for next year
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Washington
War Department
Aero Squadron
Tank Corps
02Nd Tank Center
317Th Aement and Salvage Company
108Th Mobile Nary Section
40Th Motor Mics Regiment
227Th Aero
Parey G. O. P
Chicago
Srar
Hl Hays
Reput National Committee
Payroll Robbery Halts $3800 Payroll in New York
Two employees of Sinclair and Valentine Dys Camk manufacturers were held up and robbed of 3800 dollars in the company payroll. The men were accosted in the hallway as they returned from a day’s work and were robbed before escaping.
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New York
Sinclair
Valentine Dys
London-Berlin Strike Situation Remains Unchanged
A German wireless agency report picked up today notes the London strike situation remains unchanged while Berlin observers await further developments. Spearheaded by labor groups, the situation continues to draw attention from officials and the public alike.
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London
Berlin
Eage
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