Warships to be stationed at intervals for aid in flight
United States naval seaplanes head for Halifax harbor on the first leg of a trans Atlantic flight toward the Azores Portugal and England. NC-3 NC-1 and NC-4 Father are to be stationed at 100 mile intervals between Trepassey and the Azores to assist if needed. Aide from the sea craft and support craft accompany the expedition as pilots pursue the Atlantic crossing in a multi leg route.
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England
Victory loan drive heads for 3 billion goal in final days
Treasury officials expect subscriptions to reach 3 billion by nightfall, leaving 1.5 billion still to be raised in the campaign. Early district reports show quicker interest nationwide, driven by the peace treaty terms. New England lags, with 120.5 million short of its quota and a three day pace of 40 million daily needed to avoid missing the loan.
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Treasury Department
New England
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Young Girl Struck by Auto Near Fire Department Quarters
Sadie Schlien, 12, of 547 Main Street ran into an automobile from Haddam Neck near the fire department quarters shortly after 1 PM. She struck the rear wheel and fell, with an ankle bone cracked according to attending physicians. Driver Arthur Burr reportedly tried to swerve and stop.
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Fire Department
Arthur Burr
Haddam Neck
H. Birney
Boston
Massachusetts
A. J. Campbell
Sadie
Wilson to send message to Congress on May 19
Paris reports President Wilson will deliver a written address to be read at the May 19 extra session. The note, carried by a special messenger, aims to explain the delicate international situation and press Congress to clear up pending finances and treaties. White House officials say the president will submit the treaties to the Senate when ready, without guaranteeing a result.
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Paris
Wilson
Congress
Washington
Senate
Lloyd George
United States
France
Germany
Clemenceau
American Congress
White House
President Wilson Wrote Most of Treaty, Paris Report
Paris May 8 The bulk of the peace treaty turned over to the Germans was drafted by President Wilson before it was translated into French authorities stated today. The disclosure highlights his key role in shaping the document presented to Germany.
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Paris
Wilson
House Plays While Senate Works Hard
Hartford May 8 The Senate works fast while the House passes bills and holds mock sessions. Key actions include the amended juney bonding bill and school teachers' percentage bill adding 48000 to educational expenses, plus authority for counties to fund farm bureaus. A civil service vote sparks a taft Wilson Burleson exchange, while egg marking repeal is upheld and Armory spending for Saybrook and Stonington is rejected. TB sanitarium lease and tuberculosis property sale questions are noted with Chapin confirming proceed.
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Planes Pass Out To Sea On Trans Atlantic Flight
PLANES PASS OUT TO SEA. PROVINCETOWN MASS May 8 Flying about 2000 feet above the sea the three US naval seaplanes on the first leg of their trans Atlantic flight from Rockaway Beach New York to Halifax harbor Nova Scotia passed out of sight of land shortly before 2 30 this afternoon. Last observed by watchers on shore at Cape Cod they were in close formation and making good time they will not sight land again until about 4 oclock when they are due to sight Cape Sable Nova Scotia.
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Peace League Convention Set At Yale May 24
Announcement from Yale names Woolsey Hall New Haven as the site of a Peace League to Enforce Peace state convention on May 24 three sessions morning noon and night with speeches by Taft A Lawrence Lowell Anna Howard Shaw McCumber Herbert Parsons and Rabbi Stephen Wise.
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Theft charge in city court arraigns Rafit Rakep
Rafit Rakep of 3 Union Street was arraigned in city court on a theft charge and bound over to the superior court under $5,000. He is alleged to have robbed a woman of $150 in broad daylight on a busy street observed by several policemen and many spectators.
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Rafit Rakep
Union Street
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Nicholas Seized Amid Turmoil in New Yugoslav State
Dispatch from Innsbruck reports Nicholas and all his property including crown jewels seized during early turmoil in the new Yugoslav state. Unclear details mention confiscation at Jo and reference to age nine. Further specifics are not available in the fragment.
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Innsbruck
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State Insurance Head Issues Annual Report
Hartford May 8 Burton Mansfield state insurance commissioner issues annual report on fire marine and fire and marine insurers for 1918 end. Receipts 298458.93 disbursements 32859.92. premiums earned rise sharply. losses to premiums at a five year low. licenses canceled for German firms. net risks written 851,775,918. net premiums 8,542,691.86. losses incurred 8,055,962.25. dividends 16.29 percent.
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Burton Mansfield
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Litchfield Mutual
Madison Mutual
National
Patrons, Security
Washington
Connecticut
Winter Wheat Crop Beats All Records in May Forecast
Washington May 8. The Bureau of Crop Estimates reports a May 1 condition for winter wheat above 100 percent for the first time, with a forecast of about 900 million bushels, a new record. Acreage loss from winter killing is minimal at 1.1 percent, giving harvest acreage of 48,933,000, about one third higher than last year and 62 percent above the prewar five year average. Illinois and nearby states report a serious disease in a yellowish color on wheat. California shows unfavorable results, while other states reach 103 to 105 percent optimism.
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Bureau
Bureau of Crop Estimates
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Califo
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Ohio
Alleged Kansas City Murder Suspect Held in New Haven
New Haven May 8 An officer is expected tomorrow for Joseph Mosley who was arrested on information from Kansas City police and is wanted for the murder of Josephine Shaw of Wichita Kansas in September 1912. A trunk contents review yielded papers indicating Mosley was near the murder scene. He initially admitted knowledge of the crime but now says he had nothing to do with it though he admits knowing the victim and that she was his sweetheart.
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New Haven
Joseph Mosley
Kansas City
Josephine Shaw
Wichita
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British aviators delayed by heavy snow storm at St Johns
A heavy snow storm in St Johns Nova Scotia began this morning making it highly unlikely that the British aviators could begin their trans Atlantic flight this evening.
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N. S
Debate With New Haven at High School Friday Night
Friday night at 8 o clock at the High school semadie the haters will meet the New Haven YMCA boys. The debate question concerns whether...
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Semadie
New Haven Y M. GC
Wees
Ex-Czar Alive Report Sparks Berlin Telegram Rumors
Unconfirmed Berlin telegram says former Russian czar Nicholas II and his family may be alive, with Siberia and circumstantial accounts cited about the tragedy, stirring Berlin and London outlets on May 8.
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Orzar
Russia
Berlin
Siberia
Selectmen Win Narrow Vote To Discontinue Wilcox Strip
At a May 1 special town meeting the selectmen were authorized 18 to 13 to discontinue a 25 foot land strip along Durham avenue near Wilcox Crittenden Co to allow concrete bins and a sidewalk. Opponents argued the town gains little and risks devaluing nearby property. supporters cited needed modern unloading facilities for competition.
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Durham Avenue
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M. Eugene Culver
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Wilcox, Crittenden Company, Inc
Wilcox, Crittenden Company
Husband Liable For Wife's Board In East Haddam Case
Joseph Janacek of New York city formerly of East Haddam was ordered by the superior court to pay a board bill of 817.91 dollars contracted by his wife and daughter in East Haddam for support. Janacek now resides in New York while his family stays with his father-in-law. Attorney Bertrand E B Spencer won the suit for Joseph Fiala. Judge Reed found Janacek liable for the full amount, with attached land in East Haddam subject to execution if unpaid.
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New York City
East Haddam
Superior Court
Janacek
New York
Spencer
Middletown Girls Club Rally in High School Hall
The Middletown Girls club will hold a rally and organization meeting this evening in the High school hall. It urges all business and working girls interested in the movement to attend and participate in forming a self governed club with no outside influences shaping policies. The meeting will detail the project and outline the coming months program.
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Middletown Girls’ Club
Airship Over New Haven and Stamford Sparks City Turmoil
A Blunt type naval dirigible, carrying five persons, swept over New Haven and Stamford today. The airship, one of the newest dirigibles, reportedly flew low, scattering Victory loan posters and pamphlets and causing a local stir. An origin from Rockaway naval air station is suspected.
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New Haven
Rockaway Naval Air Station
Stamford
Governor Baldwin on treaty at New Haven
May 8. Ex-Governor Simeon E Baldwin discussed the peace treaty saying a month is needed to grasp details and a single day to judge merits is useless. He added the general impression is that the treaty imposes too many regulations and may be judged harsh upon reflection.
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New Haven
Simeon E.baldwin
Stubby the Boston Bull Terrier Joins Y M C A Life Member
Hartford May 8. "Stubby" the Boston bull terrier mascot of the 102nd infantry and beloved by the Yankee division was made a life member of the Y M C A this morning. He will attend the banquet where a special ceremony is planned.
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Armory Bill Awaits Action By Governor
The senate and house passed a bill authorizing a 150000 dollar appropriation for a Middletown armory. It moves to the governor for signature, with supporters citing need for a modern facility on Watkinson property on Main Street and benefits to militia and local gatherings.
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British Press Weighs Peace Terms For Postwar Era
May 8 London diffusion notes mixed views on the peace treaty. Daily Mail warns of loopholes in the financial terms while praising League of Nations backing and Anglo American unity. Evening News stresses German disarmament as a prerequisite to broader disarmament. Star lauds Wilson influence making terms not vindictive. Lusitania sinking anniversary highlighted.
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Plane falls in Norwalk injures none
A Curtiss plane HSC41,717 from Mineola New York became unmanageable while passing over Norwalk at 4000 feet this morning and dropped into a vacant lot at the north end of the city. Lieut. Maynard and his mechanician escaped practically unhurt and the machine will be towed back to Mineola by auto.
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Senate Democrats to Organize Conference in May
Senate Democrats were summoned for an organization conference in Washington on a Saturday in May, two days before the opening of the special session. The call was issued by Senator Star Martin of Virginia, the minority leader.
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Senate
Star Martin
Virginia
Big Four A Now For All In Paris May 8
In Paris on May 8 President and Premier Lloyd George Clemenceau discussed the German peace delegation. They weighed whether Germany would sign and the potential political upheaval at home if a self rule or new government were required. The meeting focused on a formula of procedure in Austrian treaty negotiations and the quick crystallization of German public opinion.
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Paris
Wikderstood
Lloyd George
Mier Clemenceau
Count von Brockdorff-Rantza
Austrian Peace Delegation Names Members in Geneva
Geneva May 8 Vienna reports the Austrian peace delegation includes Dr Klein Lammarsch Prof Lam Herr gel Herr Ludgemann and Steiliger. Prof Marsch is noted as a leading member outside of a former minister. Lann and Steiliger are identified as Austrian parliament members.
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Lammarsch
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Steiliger
Vienna
Marsch
Lann
Herr Steiliger Bers
Premier Italy Attends Pace Conference Meeting
Orlando sits in conference as Premier Italy hurried back to attend the pace conference this morning.
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Orlando
Paris
Italy
Berlin Press Condemns Treaty Terms in Mixed Protests
Berlin papers broadly condemn the armistice terms with liberal outlets attacking the limited Allied indemnity and the proposal to internationalize the Saar basin. They oppose the size of the indemnity and the sharing plan, urging a firmer German stance against the treaty provisions.
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Berlin
Germany
Saar
Object to Trial of Ka Amsterdam in Versailles Proposals
Envoys at Versailles prepared proposals reported by a news agency today as Germany objects to extraditing the Kaiser and other war responsible figures. The dispute centers on the conduct at the trial and the terms of extradition.
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Versailles
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Kaiser
Translation of the peace talks into German to start
The peace translation work will begin in Berlin via London with Evenson supervising. Fifteen translators will be employed to accelerate the process. The peace committee met last, informing President Ebert that the treaty is to be presented to the Germans. German commissioners were urged to raise funds as the government plans formal consideration today. The German government and Weimar assembly report that messages were sent to von Bernstorff, former ambassador to the United States, now heading the peace delegation.
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