Hawker and Grieve Missing After Atlantic Flight Attempt
Unconfirmed reports from London say Sopwith Biplane carrying Harry Hawker and Lieut. Commander Grieve may have landed at Valentia or sea off the Shannon after a failed Atlantic crossing. Admiralty and air ministry caution that no authentic news has been received and search patrols are giving up hope amid heavy seas off the Irish coast.
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London
Harry G. Hawker
Grieve
Newfoundland
Atlantic
Genetykes
Irish
Admiralty
Hawker Grieve
Serence
Sopworth
Mae
Ireland
Hawker
Hegan
Adty
Air Ministry
Sopwith
Shannon
Qeenstown
Valentia
Food Administration Ordered to Release Foods for Sale
In Washington on May 20 a House resolution, presented by Rep Fitzgerald of Massachusetts, directed the Food Administration to release for gate all foods held for government use that are urgently needed to curb exorbitant prices. Gould of New York sought full disclosure of all formal price agreements governing foodstuffs.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
House
Fitzgeral
Massachusetts
Gould
New York
German peace terms attacked by Italian minister in London
London dispatch reports Bissolati, Italy's minister of police and pensions, criticizing Allied peace terms on May 20. He says Germans cannot submit to overwork and pay indemnity while they are deprived of raw materials, challenging the Allies' expectations.
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London
Ger
Bissolati
Police and Pensions
Exchange Telegraph
Mrs Hawker Hopes For Missing Hawker In London
Mrs Harry G Hawker the wife of the missing Sopwith pilot spoke in London on May 20 offering cautious hope that Hawker and his navigator Grieve may still be alive. She said God will protect my man and acknowledged the odds are against them, but praised his efforts and courage.
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London
Harry G. Hawker
Hawker
Grieve
Fiume Settlement Drawing Nearer
May 20 Paris notes that Italy may gain control of a major quicksilver mine in the Istrian peninsula if the Allied powers concede territory. However, opposition exists to Italy's demand. The article suggests a move toward internationalizing Fiume and cites Allied replies to German objections about submarine warfare and resource seizures.
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Paris
Italy
Istrian
Fiume
Teutons
Germany
Woman suffrage amendment moved for early passage
Washington May 20 The woman suffrage constitutional amendment was laid before the house for early action as suffrage leaders push for a vote before week’s end Representative Mann Illinois, chair of the suffrage committee, had the bill favorably reported and moved to transfer the amendment from the judiciary committee to the suffrage committee with Republican support.
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Washington
House
Representative Mann
Ofllinois
Mann
Judiciary Committee
Plebiscite Binds Fiume to Italy Says National Council
A national council committee in Fiume announced that the October 30 plebiscite legally binds Fiume and its surrounding territory to Italy. A copy of the resolution was sent to the Paris peace conference. The council says the conference cannot remove the city from Italy without the consent of its residents who vow to resist violence.
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Fiume
Milan
Paris
National Council
Italy
Greenwich Man Struck by Train In Rye Injuries Reported
Greenwich May 20 Harry Lent 32 a well known contractor is in United hospital Portchester with a compound fracture of the skull after being struck by an eastbound New Haven train at Rye last night He is a prominent Red Man and Elk and has a wife and daughter residing here
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Greenwich
Harry Lent
United Hospital
Portchester
New Haven
Rye
Elker
Germans Will Sign Peace, Foch Says in Brussels Interview
In Brussels on May 20, Allied mastermind Foch declared the Germans will sign the peace treaty when they can no longer avoid it. He added that if they refuse, the Allies are ready to proceed without delay.
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Foch
Brussels
Transatlantic Flight Update NC 4 Eyes Portugal
May 20 report from Washington says NC 4 led by Commander Read nears Portugal while NC 1 and NC 3 are out of the race. Read completed a 150 mile hop from Horta to Ponta Delgada at 95 mph as weather risks delay a start. NC 1 and NC 3 are deemed too damaged to repair in time for the flight.
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Washington
Harry Hawker
Commander Read
Ponta Delgada
Azores
Portugal
America
Read
Horta
Ponta Delgrada
Navy Department
Admiral Jackson
Hawker
Naval Radio Station
Bar Harbor
Navy
NC-4
Department
Brockdorff-Rantzau May Not Sign Peace Treaty
Paris May 20 The Petit Journal says officials expect Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau head of the German peace delegation will not sign the treaty though two German councilors are to sign at Versailles this week The count reportedly opposes several clauses and refuses to bind Germany Ebert and Scheidemann then delegated two plenipotentiaries to sign
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Paris
The
Petit Journal
Coun von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Versailles
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Spa
Germany
Ebert
Philip Scheidemann
Alleged embezzler bound over in Bridgeport case
John D. Tyson, accused of embezzling 4500 from Remington Arms by payroll theft, was bound over to superior court on 2500 bond. George Youngs, linked to one gambling house, forfeited his bond. Robert Garrigan fined 25 dollars and costs. Also Washington report on Wilson war funds spending queried in House resolution.
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Bridgeport
John D. Tyson
Remington Arms Co
Superior Court
George Youngs
Tyson
Robert Garrigan
Pattavina Held for Murder Enters Plea of Not Guilty
Sebastian Pattavina was arraigned in city court on murder charges and pled not guilty. Judge Warner found probable cause and bound him over to the September term of the superior court without bail. Pattavina remains in Haddam jail until then.
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Sebastian Pattavina
S. Harris Warner
Pattavina
Haddam
Stanley Schilling
LaBarge
LaBerge
Carlson
Mr. Birdsey
Jesse Birdsey
Garrison B. Hayes
Victor Knowles
A. W. Inglis
Joseph Dunn
Superior Court
Treaty bickering endangers American trade says delegation
Paris May 19 The American delegation warned that Republican attempts to stall ratification of the peace treaty could harm U S business interests. They argued that once three nations ratify, peace with Germany reopens trade channels, giving rivals an edge. US ships seized in American ports would remain under private ownership status.
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Paris
American Senate
United States
Germany
France
Great Britain
Japan
Italy
Senate
American Shipping Board
Governor vetoes boxing bill to curb prize fighting
Hartford May 20 Governor Holcomb refused to sign a boxing bill permitting eight round exhibitions with eight ounce gloves and no decision He said the measure would foster prize fighting and that the people of the state did not want such events within its borders
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Hartford
Holcomb
Wesleyan Bowdoin Debate Tonight Capt Taylor Leads
Tonight in the University chapel Wesleyan and Bowdoin clash with E. S. Taylor, known here as Lieutenant Taylor, leading Bowdoin’s team. Taylor, discharged January 1, returns to graduate with the class of 1919 and will advocate the affirmative on the prohibitory immigration question.
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Wesleyan-Bowdoin
E. S. Taylor
Wesleyan
Taylor
Bowdoin
Probe of Shipping Board Policy Headed by House Panel
Washington May 20 A House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee hearing will probe the Shipping Board and the Emergency Fleet Corporation to gather information and discuss permanent shipping policy, announced by a Massachusetts representative.
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Washington
The
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
House
Merchant Ma and Fisheries Committee
Repre
Massachusetts
Lawrence Textile Strike Nearly Settled with 15 Percent Rise
Lawrence Mass May 20 The 15 week textile strike was practically settled with mills posting notices and granting a 15 percent wage increase. Strike Leader Rotzell said the strike is won and workers should return to work immediately. Mill officials noted New Bedford and Fall River had granted 15 percent raises and expect others to follow, affecting more than 600000 textile workers.
Plans for Chamber drive to raise capital for Middle town Homes Inc
Plans show a rapid drive by the Chamber of Commerce to raise additional stock for Middle town Homes Inc. Current stockholders include Mrs. E. G. Acheson, Salvatore Adorno, Arthur L. Allin, Ralph J. Atwell, John P. Bacon, Brazos & Sons, George A. Craig, Henry Eng el, Karen C. Fisher, Dr. James T. Mitchell, New England Enameling Co., Denis O'Brien & Son, Inc., and many others listed. The effort aims to strengthen financing for the housing project amid broad local participation.
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Chamber of Commerce
Middletown Homes, Inc
E. G. Acheson
E. Campion Acheson
Salvatore Adorno
Arthur L. Allin
Ralph J. Atwell
John P. Bacon
Bacon Brothers
Herbert L. Barton
Francis A. Beach
Walter A. Blau
William H. Bouteillier
John Boylan
Charles
Henry C. Ward
LeRoy P. Ward
William H. Warner
Frank B. Weeks
Oscar B. Welker
Hemnan Co
Whittlesey
William W. Wilcox
Arrested for Assault on Wife in City Court
Tony Marduk of 26 South Street was arrested for assault on his wife. Police report the wife suffered a scratched cheek, an L shaped cut on the forehead, and chest bruises. She also said her front teeth were knocked out in a prior assault. He will appear before Judge Warner in city court tomorrow morning.
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Tony Marduk
South Street
Tony
Warner
Resignation prompts new Norwich hospital trustee
Governor Holcomb appointed ex-Governor Rollin W. Ot New Haven to fill the vacancy on the Norwich state hospital board caused by the resignation of Edwin S. Greeley of New Haven. The change was announced in Hartford on May 20.
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Hartford
Edwin S. Greeley
New Haven
Norwich State Hospital
Holcomb
Rollin
Repeal of Luxury Taxes and Equal Suffrage Amendment Urged
President Wilson urged Congress to repeal wartime restrictions on wines and beers and to enact the equal suffrage amendment. He pressed for repeal of luxury taxes, tariff changes, and reforms to safeguard industry and return Americans to work, while signaling readiness to propose further actions through Congress. He emphasized caution about international action and noted the League of Nations as a broader goal.
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Washington
Wilson
Kent
League of Nations
Labor Po
United States
Two masked men rob elderly Bellair in Bridgeport
Two masked men forced entry into Mrs. A. G. Bellair’s Willard Street home in Bridgeport late last night. They broke three doors, reached her bedroom, tore at her night clothing, and took a belt containing $75 she had saved for taxes. The assailants fled, leaving the elderly woman shaken.
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Bridgeport
A. G. Bellair
Willard Stret
Middletown Girls Club organizes first activities and schedule
The newly formed Middletown Girls' Club held a meeting at the high school hall approving the constitution and permanent advisory board. Plans include sewing class at Red Cross HQ with Miss Perkins, a hot dog roast at Lakeview Park on May 26, swimming at the Y M C A pool, and a dancing class moved to May 22 at 8 pm.
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Middletown
Red Cross
Miss Perkins
Miss Nejako
Anna Flynn
Helen Carroll
Sadie Broadbent
Angela Cahill
Flora Lee
Marguerite Cronin
Lakeview Park
High School Hall
Yeggs Blow Safe and Take Rich Swag in Terryville
In Terryville on May 20 a meat market safe by A Biandeau and Son was blown open by professionals using nitroglycerine. They stole stock certificates valued at $5,000 belonging to customers. The break occurred overnight and was discovered at market opening. About 50 townspeople are said to be involved in the loss.
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Terryville
A. Biandeau
Demands Release Of Prisoners For Court Martial Violations
Representative Gould of New York introduced a house resolution demanding the secretary of war report how many enlisted men in the American army at home and abroad were confined for court martial beyond the 40 day limit and why they have not been released.
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Washington
Gould
New York
House
Secretary of War
Jewish Mass Meeting Protest Against Polish Atrocities
A mass meeting is called to protest the wholesale massacre of Jews in Poland and Galicia. The gathering aims to mobilize support and urge action against the violence, reflecting urgent relief efforts and solidarity with affected communities.
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Poland
Galicia
Senate debated Siberia dispatch and 8000 troop plan
Washington May 26. Senator Johnson of California urged the Senate to demand Liberia rule and to press the administration for a full explanation of the proposed dispatch of 8000 United States soldiers. The discussion touched on reasons for sending troops and called for state department disclosure.
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Washington
Senate
Johnson
California
Asplu
Siberia
Chamber Invites Ladseed on Peace With the Ocean
A Chamber invitation notes Ladseed as a substitute for the Reverend Edgar R. Hyde who recently returned from overseas with the YMCA. The program focuses on themes of peace and spiritual unity at the oceanfront venue.
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Edgar R. Hyde
Acean
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