Ship Conference Discusses American Fleet and Rates
Hurley outlined aims to keep ships American owned and ensure safe wireless service for signaling. He argued for reasonable rates and earnings to support farm and traded goods, noting tensions with foreign-flag vessels and ballast return issues as conferences pressed to plan a fast fleet postwar. The meeting drew delegates from the American Shipowners Association, Exporters Association, Foreign Trade Council, and multiple manufacturing and trade groups to tackle shipping problems.
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Hurley
Burley
American Ships Association
American Inand Exporters Association
Foreign Trade Council
Mber of Commerce of the
United Es
National Board of Farm Organ- Farmers Council
National Tion of Manufacturing
Illinois Turers’ Association
Ship Association of the Pacific
Ppi Valley Association
Exand Manufacturers Associat
Atlantic Coast Shipbuilding Aston
Western Association
Prince of Wales to visit many American cities
Heir to the British throne plans a U S tour visiting major cities including New York. The prince, popular in America for his democratic manners, has shown interest in aviation and enjoys dances and music. He will stay with American hosts and participate in public events while touring.
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Prince OF Wales
Prince of
United
Kew
York
Rhine
Coryon
Prince
Ty and Gompers Charged With Giving Tips to Liquor Men
May 22 report states Secretary Tu and Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor face charges for tipping liquor workers. The article notes a Canadian drop in activity and outlines ongoing investigations and potential legal actions.
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Gompers
W Work
Tuy
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Wilson jokes with visitor on return home in Paris
An American visitor asks President Wilson when he will return home in Paris. Wilson smiles and answers no, do you know, prompting a lighthearted exchange that reflects diplomatic informality.
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Paris
Wilson
27000 Soldiers to Arrive Today in New York
More than 27,000 returning American soldiers were set to disembark today as fog delayed transports and cruisers entering New York harbor. The Leviathan and Imperator led a westward rush from Brest beginning May 15, with Major General Leonard Wood and governors from Kansas Nebraska Missouri among those meeting the units at Quarantine. The Manchuria, carrying 4,784 troops, docked after fog delayed arrivals. Charleston Seattle Mexican and Ohioan remained offshore as the harbor awaited clear passage.
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New York
New York Harbor
Leviathan
Imperator
Brest
Ambrose Light
Leonard Wood
89Th
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
South Dakota
Henry J. Allen
R. McKelvie
Manchuria
Charleston
Seattle
Major Mobile Fire Destroys Ten Blocks Displacing 1500
A massive blaze in Mobile Alabama yesterday left about 1500 residents homeless as ten city blocks burned near the river front. Firefighters police and soldiers searched the ruins for victims amid the threat to nearby shipyards and docks. Damage was estimated at around 1 million dollars with over 200 homes destroyed and relief groups rushing to aid affected families.
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Mobiled
Ala
What is Spanish Influenza in Bridgeport
Bridgeport reports that the Spanish influenza is not new and is essentially the same disease as the grip first seen in 1890. Dr. Walter Steiner of Hartford told the Connecticut Medical Society that while the influenza bacillus has not been isolated, all evidence indicates the two epidemics were caused by the same illness.
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Bridgeport
Walter Steiner
Hartford
Board of
Connecticut Medical Society
Cotton Market Opens Strong on Liverpool Cables and Spot Sales
New York May 22 strong Liverpool cables and the largest spot sales since the war began boosted the cotton market. Prices firm 4 to 30 points net on Wall Street as buying by shorts and merchants supported the market. By the end of the first 20 minutes prices were about 58 points above last night’s close with South and Liverpool as leading sellers and general commission houses active buyers.
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New York
Liverpool
Cottton Market
Wall Street
General Commission House
Shorts
Ys Pp
Connecticut war bonds coupons urged for War Savings stamps
Hartford May 22 Estimates by the Connecticut War Savings Committee show Liberty Bond second issue coupons due May 15 worth about 1 628 669 for Connecticut holders The state director Mrs Richard M Bissell has urged reinvestment in War Savings or Thrift Stamps The nation wide total is 76175322 and Connecticut will pay 13459412 in Liberty Loan interest this year The committee notes reinvestment may not release all funds to treasury but benefits war costs and calls it the best government investment
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Hartford
Connecticut War Savings Committee
Connecticut
Government Savings
Richard M. Bissell
United States
Connecticut U. 8 S. S
Hotel Under Construction Near Pacausett For Mrs Allen
HAPPENINGS IN THIS VICINITY 25 YEARS AGO reports a new hotel being built at Pacausett for Mrs Mary Allen progressing well. Local market sees first native strawberries of the season from H L Lorentz of North Cromwell. W W Wood schooner loads wood at Deep River for New York while Starr barge loads at Essex dock for New York. Neark steamer delay at Middletown due to gale. Block Island steamer to run Decoration Day excursion from New London to Middletown. Masonic Grand Lodge holds Dr Joseph W Alsop estate for State Masonic Home.
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Pacausett
Mary Allen
H. L. Lorentz
North Cromwell
W. W. Wood
New York
Starr
Essex Dock
Neark
Middletown
Cow Bay
Masonic Grand Lodge
Joseph W. Alsop
Masonic Home
Block Island
New London
Housing Co raises carpenters wages in Bridgeport
Bridgeport May 22 The United States Housing Co raises wages for its carpenters from 5.70 to 6 per day. The union agreement with master painters remains 5.70. The company is building 550 dwellings with government funds to relieve wartime rent pressure.
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Bridgeport Carpers GE
Bridgeport
United States Housing Co
Master Painters
Housingr Company
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Press of May
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Peg Sommers
Baldwin Repair Co
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R. J. Atwell
Hamilton Watch Agency
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