President seeks unlimited draft powers during wartime
May 23 and the War Department faced questions over a bill costing 11 million dollars as officials argued for unlimited presidential authority to draft men for service. Secretary of War Baker testified that full U S power could be used without consulting Congress, while Republicans doubted such broad authority would be granted. The debate cited the Presidents Red Cross speech and the delay in presenting the unlimited powers proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Climax House
Baker
United States
Kius Kahn
Mder
Itree
Kahn
Congress
Mon
Red Cross
AIR RAID ON PARIS SECOND GERMAN ATTEMPT REPULSED
Paris reports a German air raid as 54 French aircraft engaged in battle around the city. A lone Gotha penetrated the barrage, dropping bombs in suburbs and killing one and wounding twelve. It was the second raid within thirty hours, with alarms sounding before 1:30 and an all clear at 3:30.
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Paris
Ger
Gotha
British Air Raid Over Cologne Described as Most Formidable
London reports from Amsterdam say the Cologne raid was the most formidable yet suffered in the Rheinland. German alarm signals were late, panic followed, and two hundred twenty people were killed. The Malheimerheide munitions factory suffered severe damage. Prominent Cologne citizens urge Berlin to limit raids lest reprisals hit German cities. Herr Kuckhoff plans to petition the Reichstag on similar grounds.
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Cologne
London
Rheinland
Amsterdam
Express
Berlin
Herr Kuckhoff
Reichstag
Malheimerheide
Train Wreck Near Cadiz Junction Injures None
A Pennsylvania passenger train No 30 traveling from St Louis to New York derailed after hitting a landslide at No 9 tunnel Cadiz Junction 24 miles west of Steubenville The engine and four Pullmans left the track tearing the westbound rail and traffic on the Panhandle line was halted for hours Detours were arranged via Wheeling and Lake Erie and Wabash into Pittsburgh.
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Steubenville
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
New York
Cadiz Junction
Here
Panhandle
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad
Wabash
Pittsburgh
Promotions at Camp Devens Mass Six officers raised ranks
May 23 at Camp Devens six officers received promotions including Major to lieutenant colonel in the 33rd Engin regiment and Major Patton Swift to adju tant of the 151st Artillery brigade. Four first lieutenants from New England and elsewhere promoted to captains. James B. Munn from New York city previously Harvard history instructor. Public urged to note civilians may not bring cameras without prior permission. Sergeants to have English army style separate quarters and messes as in France. Private Knotanti Wesolowack of Salem died at base hospital from blood poisoning.
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Camp Devens
Mass
Engin
Patton Swift
151St Artillery Brigade
Cecil Stewart
Swift
Buffalo
N. Y
Division
Committee On Public Information
Washington
National Army
France
Knotanti Wesolowack
Salem
British Bombers Hit German Military Works and Cities
British airmen carried out intensive raids on German targets and Belgian rail routes, bombarding the Liege railway triangle and chlorine works at Mannheim. Sixteen German planes were shot down, with two more out of control. Fires started at several sites including Liege and Metz, as crews targeted billets and depots.
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London
War Office
Belgium
Liege
Mannheim
Metz
Nightly Calm on Picardy Front Amid Intermittent Bombardment
Paris reports a quiet night on the Picardy front with intermittent bombardment south of the Avre river. The French war office notes an attempted enemy coup de main in Bois Mongival that was broken up, while patrols penetrated enemy lines in Champagne, the Avecourt forest, and the Woevere plain, taking prisoners and war materiel. American forces hold part of the line.
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Paris
Avre
War Office
Bois Mongival
Champagne
Avecourt
Woevre
Votes to Maintain Randall Amendment Despite Veto
In Washington on May 23 the House voted 112 to 96 to uphold the Randall Prohibition amendment in the emergency food production bill despite presidential objections. If approved by the Senate, the amendment would force a proclamation banning grains and fruits in making alcoholic beverages before any appropriation is spent to boost food production.
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Washington
House
Senate
Lieut. Palache A Hero
Hartford May 23 Lieut James Palache head of wounds youth in cable dispatches last week Heroic fighting by American troops He was wounded leading a patrol into No Man s Land He strangled a German soldier in hand to hand combat before dying The flag on the state capitol was lowered to half mast by order of Governor Holcomb
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Palache
Hartford
James Palache
France
No Man’s Man
State Capitol
Lieut
Holcomb
American Aviator Killed In War Air Service
Washington reports the accidental death of Lieut. Kurtz, an American aviator, as stated in General Pershing’s communique. No new artillery developments. section notes indicate the pilot fell outside allied lines and was killed due to an accident. Communique dated May 22.
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Washington
Pershing
Kurtz
Explorer Fransen Arrives in Norway With Trade Pact
Noted explorer Dr Fransen arrives in Norway from the United States and is reported to have influenced an Exchange Telegraph dispatch about an American commercial agreement. Norway would secure foodstuffs from the States if the wage is available.
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Explorer
Norway
London
Dr. Fransen
United States
Exchange Telegraph
Gotha Plane Shot Down Over Paris Raid
London reports a German Gotha bomber attempting an early raid on Paris was shot down. The event occurred today and details indicate a successful air defense impact on the mission.
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London
Paris
Katherine Stinson launches aerial mail run Chicago to New York
In Chicago on May 23 Miss Katherine Stinson flew a Curtiss plane carrying about 100 letters with 24 cent aerial stamps. She departed at 7:34 AM aiming for Garden City Ohio, seeking a nonstop Chicago to New York record while awaiting favorable conditions and war department permission. En route she passed Mishawaka and Elkhart Indiana, then Archbold Ohio and Fremont Ohio on a 297 mile leg, continuing toward Norwalk and Cleveland area.
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Chicago
New York
Katherine Stinson
Garden City
L. L
Miss Stinson
War Department
Mishawaka
Ind
Elkhart
Brimfield
Melbourne
Archbold
Ohio
Mysterious Death Of New Haven Woman At Home
New Haven May 23 mystery surrounds the death of Mrs Howard F Westover wife of a painter at 26 Thomas street Coroner Eli Mix is probing the case Westover telephoned police saying he had found his wife asleep in a dining chair and dead Police found broken dishes scattered in the kitchen no signs of violence and no other clues Westover admitted he had not been working yesterday and could not explain his late arrival at home
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New Haven
Howard F. Westover
Thomas Street
Eli Mix
Westover
West Haven
Railroad Upheld and Draft Evasion Crackdown
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled Boston and Maine may maintain a Somerville station for less than carload dairy deliveries as reasonable and not prejudicial and upheld the road’s refusal to provide ferry service for dairy products while ruling the cancellation of transit arrangements unjustified. The decision clarifies an 8925 quart carload minimum and calls for rule amendment on iced car rates. In Washington, Attorney General Gregory announced a crackdown on draft dodgers with indictments to be pursued when evaders return to the U S. Permanent expatriation or U S military service is demanded for non registrants and delinquents.
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D. C
Boston and
Maine
Washington
Boston & Maine Railroad
Roland Street
Somerville
Mass
Boston
Interstate Commerce Commission
H. P. Woods& Sons
Boston Dairymen
Gregory
United States
Trolley Employs Demand Higher Pay and Overtime Bonus
New Haven reports trolley workers voted on a company offer tied to service time with 24 to 40 cents per hour and overtime at time and a half. The Connecticut firm sought 38 to 45 cents per hour plus an overtime bonus, effective June 1 as the present contract ends. All state lines were included. early signs suggested rejection of the offer.
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New Haven
Connecticut Company
Wesleyan Announces New Faculty Members
Wesleyan unveils two new associate professors, Frank Edgar Farley from Simmons College in English literature and William G. Foye from Middlebury College in geology. They are joined by two Wesleyan graduates, Carl L. Stearns of 1917 as assistant in Van Bleck observatory and Stephen A. Norton of 1918 as assistant in physics.
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Wesleyan
Frank Edgar Farley
Simmons College
William G. Foye
Middlebury College
Carl L. Stearns
van Bleck Observatory
Stephen A. Norton
Pen Made Boundaries
A Springfield Republican snippet criticizes rapid eastward German annexations and warns that drawn borders can vanish quickly. it notes economy motivations and future reckoning will reveal the fragility of pen made lines and the dangers of hollow fiscal aims.
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Springfield Republican
Germany
Half of Red Cross quota attained in early drive
Washington reports more than half of the 100 million Red Cross fundraising goal secured in the first two days. Totaling 52,150,396 with Atlantic leading at 17,514,176 and New York contributing 11,152,282. Others include Central 5,900,000 Gulf 1,478,979 Lake 4,844,300 and more across divisions with several states and cities still unseen.
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Washington
American Red Cross
Atlantic
New York
Entral
Lake Division
Indiana
Kentucky
Mountain Division
New England
Northwestern
Pacific
Pennsylvania
Potomac
Baltimore
Uthern
Southwestern
City Briefs and Local Meetings in Star of Peace Lodge Area
Local notices list Star of Peace Lodge gathering at Red Men hall at 7 pm, with Central School orchestra and lodge entertainment this Thursday. Middlesex events at 7 and 8 45, performances featuring Walker and Chapin in The Son of Democracy, staffing changes at Western Union, Civil Service exam June 3 for stationary firemen and custodian at $600 annually, and Red Cross dance at C L Jarvis Co factory with Hatchs orchestra. Adjacent notes cover new telephone directories, legal notice on a rooming house disorderly conduct, auto trip to Maine, naval and radio training transfers, Middlesex listings, Middletown Business College placements, and Southchurch Philathaeas meeting at 8 pm.
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Star of Peace Lodge
Red Men’s Hall
Red Men's Hall
Central School Orchestra
Middlesex
David Graham Phillips
Grain of Dust
Lillian Walker
Benjamin Son
Democracy
Harry Mulcahy
Portland
Western Union Telegraph Office
Eugene Gillespie
New London
U. S. Civil Service
Post Office
Red Cross
C. L. Jarvis Co
New Factory
Gildersleeve
Hatch
Hartford
Main Street
Benjamin Chapin
Adv
Leroy Bliss
Maine
Emilio Magnano
Center Street
Ft. Leavenworth
Kas
John F. Burns
Southchurch Philatheas
Italy America day observed in Middletown parade
Tomorrow Middletown observes Italy America day with a 7 30 pm parade led by the Italian Band. Red Cross flowers will be sold on Main Street to benefit the local drive. Speakers include Michael Angelo Russo Antonio Formico and Wesleyan professors.
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Middletown
Dia
Salvatore Mazzotta
Red Cross
Wesleyan Battalion
Main Street
St. John’s Square
Countermack
Union Park
Michael Angelo Russo
Antonio Formico
Robert H. Fife Jr
Oscar Kuhns
Wesleyan
Gerardo Roccoportore
Red Cross Fund
Italy
N Y U Beats Wesleyan 7 to 2 In Tight Contest
New York University defeated Wesleyan yesterday in a close game until the last innings. Curtis opened the final frame with a homer over center, the only run allowed as two runners reached, Boote on third was tagged out at home. N Y U’s pitching changes by Fauver Hall Lane and Pease failed to halt the rally.
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N. Y. WU
Wesleyan
Curtis
Boote
Dr. Fauver
Hall
Lane
Pease
Woodruff
U. PO
Raines
Ifope Green
Thornton
Vroodruff P Han
Weer
Sane
Ceebe
Meena
Lowe
Covello
Pulaski
Sulzer
Rorty
Funeral for Miss Mary A Atkins Held at First Methodist
Miss Mary A Atkins funeral conducted at First Methodist Church with Rev W D Beach officiating. Pallbearers listed. interment in Indian Hill cemetery. She is survived by a brother and a nephew and sister of Mrs George A Coles. New Britain over the top in Red Cross drive with $156,842 raised against a $100,000 quota.
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Mary A. Atkins
First Methodist
W. D. Beach
Frank A. Coles
Clarence E. Atkins
Arthur H. Rutty
G. Ellsworth Meech
J. T. Hiliott
Gibson W. Wilson
Indian Hill Cemetery
New Britain
Red Cross
Wille
Red Cross Benefit at Grand Theatre on May 26
A Red Cross benefit performance will be held Sunday evening at the Grand Theatre. Manager Adorno presents a motion picture program with no admission charge. a collection at the door will raise funds for the Red Cross. The show begins at 7 30.
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Grand Theatre
Adorno
Red Cross
Granca Theatre
Cromwell War Bureau Accepts Gift Flag Staff
Cromwell a steel flag staff donated by Col. Williams will be accepted by the Cromwell War Bureau on behalf of the community. The bureau will arrange and oversee the dedication and maintain the flag staff thereafter.
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Col. Williams
Cromwell War Bureau
Lufbery's Father Calls on Governor Holcomb
Hartford May 28 Edward Lufbery father of Major Raoul Lufbery the American aviator whose death is still fresh called on Governor Holcomb in the executive chamber at the capitol. Holcomb voiced the commonwealths deep sympathy saying the loss is felt by allied armies and people worldwide aiding democracy in the war effort.
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Lufbery
Holcomb
Hartford
Edward Lufbery
Raoul Lufbery
America
Governor Holcomb
Capitol
Widow of Congressman E. J. Hill Dies in Norwalk
Mrs. Mary Mossman Hill widow of Congressman Ebenezer J. Hill died this afternoon in Norwalk. She leaves three daughters Mrs. Helena Hill Weed and Miss Elsie Hill a noted suffrage speaker and Miss Clara M. Hill. She was active in D. A. R. circles.
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Norwalk
Mary Mossman Hill
Ebenezer J. Hill
Helena Hill Weed
Elsie Hill
Clara M. Hill
Clearing House Statement for New York Debits and Balances
New York May 23 sub treasury debit 2 069 398 exchanges 564 238 872 balances 47 529 509 Debits and balances reflect daily totals for the Clearing House as figures are reported.
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Clearing House
New York
Sub
Treasury
Leaving Russia London May An Allied Exitus Amid Civil Unrest
A Reuters dispatch from Moscow reports food shortages in Petrograd with bread distribution halted since May 14 and fears of a broad Petrograd revolt. Petrograd papers suspended for alleged false news as Tchitcherin resigns as foreign minister. A peasant uprising erupts at Tchernigov while Romny sees fighting as German and Ukrainian detachments clash with anti German forces and Kiev’s new Ukrainian officials reportedly flee.
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London
Russia
Reuter
Moscow
Petrograd
Riga
Tchitchernin
Tchernigov
Little Russia
Daily Sketch
Romny
Kiev
Stock Market Opens With Broad Decline In Early Trading
New York May 23 The stock market opened under pressure with declines across most issues. Steel common slipped to 106 3 4 from 107 3 4, Union Pacific fell to 121 and New Haven to 40 1 2 while St Paul dropped to 41 3 4 and Reading tumbled to 86 1 2 before a partial rebound by the end of the first 15 minutes.
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New York
Baldwin Locomotive
Union Pacific
New Haven
Reading
St. Paul
Canadian Pacific
Marine
Anaconda
Marine Preferred
Metal Market Leads with Decline and May June Quotes
In New York on May 23 the lead market is strong with spot and May and June at 7 to 7.10. Spelter remains quiet with spot and May at 1-8 to 1-4 and June at 7.20 to 7.35, while July and August trade around 7.20 to 7.45.
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New York
German Destroyer Sunk by British Aviator at Zeebrugge
London reports the sinking of a German destroyer at Zeebrugge after an air raid by a British aviator. Official air ministry statement notes several bombs scored direct hits on the enemy ship.
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London
Zeebrugge
British
Air Ministry
New Haven Tracks Blocked by Freight Derailment
Hawleyville May 23 residual tracks blocked as several cars derail near the junction on a west bound freight train. No injuries reported.
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New Haven
Hawleyville
New Haven Road
Annual parish dinner showcases wartime unity and support
The Holy Trinity parish dinner at the parish house drew many away from the area as the Men's Club led by President Thomas Hoops Jr and Rev Dr Frank Flood Ge rector marked a successful evening. Speakers included Rev Dr German, Prof Frank Nicolson, and Rev Dr George Van De Water. Major T M Russell urged Red Cross subscriptions while the gathering sang hymns and America. The event highlighted church morale, wartime morale work, and support for soldiers.
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the Holy Trinity
Thomas Hoops, Jr
Frank Flood Ge
Diated
America
Acheson
Albert Schae
Boston
Mass
German
Frank W. Nicolson
Wesleyan
Nicolson
T. M. Russell
Paris
Red Cross
B. Davis
George R. van Derecter
Lem
New York City
van Dier
Y. M.C
de Water
H Parish
High School Noth Students Seek Afternoon Work
High School notes inform boys seeking afternoon employment and those already farm work to report to their section room teachers. Dancing occurred at second recess with music by Ernest King. The Senior Chorus meets tomorrow in the Assembly hall during period while Miss Oertel is out and Krenz substitutes.
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Smith
Ernest King
Oertel
Krenz
Vancouver shipyard workers walkout amid plant fire
Workers at Vancouver shipyards called a spontaneous strike today after a blaze at the Coughlan plant. The action, stemming from Trades Council reports, aimed to pressure government department heads for swift action.
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Vancouver
B. C
Coughlan
Trades Council
Mrs. Lussier Pleads Manslaughter in Murder Trial
In Willimantic on March 3 and May 23 Mrs. Lussier wife of Napoleon Lus Moosup changed her plea from murder in the first degree to manslaughter in the case of George McCarthy, a watchman. She faced a possible 15 year state prison term. defense argued she acted after insult to her son Arthur, claiming she struck McCarthy but did not recall using a weapon.
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Lussier
Willimantic
Napoleon Lus Moosup
George McCaill
Old bachelors die rich in Indiana after ungrateful heirship
An Indiana man died leaving his fortune to a woman who had refused his marriage proposal, leaving his old bachelor state and estate to a guardian or other beneficiary as the will directs. The case highlights the unusual bequest and the social dynamics behind it.
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Indiana
For Sale Household Goods and Real Estate Bargains
Several items for sale include a mower shovel and hoe at 4 Prospect Place. Also for sale are numerous housewares at 506 Main St top floor and six room hall improvements with garden and fruit trees on West Silver St. Bargain prices.
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Prospect Place
Main St
West Silver St
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