Military training in schools urged amid demobilization talk
Secretary Baker along with General March testified to Congress on postwar army needs and the pace of demobilization. They discussed keeping five divisions in Europe until peace terms are settled and a plan for military training in schools, colleges, and universities, not extending to below high school level. The officials noted urban and regional demand for a smaller army and rapid demobilization within four months after peace or treaty adherence.
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Washington
General March
House
Wilson
Europe
War Department
March
Baker
Siptitmegen
Congressional Tt
Congress
Daylight Saving Law Repeal Ride Withdrawn
Washington May 29 pullback seen on agricultural appropriation bills carrying the daylight saving law repeal as a rider. The move reflects changes in legislative handling and potential changes to the repeal timeline and policy exposure.
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Washington
Fire Breaks Out as Troops Battle Large Building Blaze
A large fire erupts at a building with troops deployed at the scene. Flying embers ignite an ammunition camp nearby, causing explosions as firefighters and soldiers work to control the blaze.
No Word Today On No 4 Plans
Washington May 29 The Navy Department had no knowledge of Lieut Commander A C Read plans to continue the NC 4 flight from Lisbon to Plymouth The last dispatch received at 10 80 last night said the NC 4 would not start today weather conditions permitting The cause of the postponement could not be stated by officials
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Washington
Navy Department
A. C. Read
Lisbon
Portugal
Plymouth
War Labor Board awards in New England fishing industry cases
The National War Labor Board issued awards affecting four unions and major fishing companies. Fishermen's Union declined further action after a ruling on price manipulation, while the Fish Handlers Union gains a 15 percent wage rise for those earning under 25 dollars weekly, and overtime set at 75 cents per hour. Master, Mates and Pilots see captains at 125 dollars monthly with a three percent commission, mates at 110 dollars with two percent commission, and other crew under specific rates. All awards run May 1 until peace proclamation, plus recommendations for employer and union cooperation and future wage agreements.
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Washington
National War Labor Board Today
New England
Bay State Fishing Co
Boston
Gorton-Pew Fisheries Co
Gloucester
East Coast Fisheries Co
New York
Fpop
Marite Pamppenre Beneficialeers
Vpset
Ress
Master, Mates and Pilots Association
War Departments Surplus Meat Stocks To Be Placed On Market
War Departments surplus meat stocks totaling over 100 million pounds will be offered for sale in America. The director of sales announced invitations to about 1,200 large hospitals and charitable and penal institutions to bid for portions of the surplus, held in ten warehouses nationwide. The move follows criticism of plans to sell surplus meats to European nations.
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Washington
War Department
America
Department
Oe Wey Niece
Pgea
Joyriders sentenced in Greenwich misconduct case
John J. Lawless fined 100 dollars and six months in jail Terry Meyer fined 50 dollars and three months jailed Nelson Ballone fined 26 dollars and three months in jail on charges of misconduct and breach of peace Police report the group rode in a car last night and fled after two women jumped from the vehicle causing alarm in the town court records list the sentences and fines for the three men
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Greenwich
John J. Lawless
Terry Meyer
Nelson Ballone
Mhy U Mead
Austrian Peace Terms Debate at St Germain
Paris May 29 The Big Four resumed talks on Austrian peace with Italy pressing counter proposals on the Adriatic. An Austrian delegation led by Dr Klein Prof Lammasch and Prof Obersbeggar heads to St Germain. Belgium protests the mandate to Britain for German East Africa amid local fury at Lloyd George policy.
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Paris
Orlando
Italy
Adriatic
Austria Hungary
St. Germain
Klein
Lammasch
Obersbeggar
Austria
Belgium
German East Africa
Great Britain
Lloyd George
Germans in heated dispute over peace terms in Berlin assembly
In Berlin on May 29 the German National assembly saw tumult as counter terms to allied peace proposals were debated. Left and Right factions clashed amid the heated discussion. A day earlier Premier Scheidemann relayed Germanys counterproposals to forty German leaders in the chancellery, per Central News via Berliner Zeitung.
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Berlin
National Assembly
London
Scheidemann
Germany
Berliner Zeitung
Germany Accepts Versaille Terms Split Into Seven Chapters
Berlin reports German peace envoys at Versailles divided terms into seven chapters covering League of Nations territorial, occupied regions, colonial and financial issues, economic matters, shipping rivers and waterways, and means of fulfillment. Germany’s position echoes Wilson principles with equal league status. Herr Naumann, foreign office press director, notes surprising concessions to Entente demands.
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Berlin
London
Versailles
League of Nations
Germany
Wilson
Herr Naumann
Foreign Office
Five Powers Grind Toward Adriatic Settlement
Paris telegram reports the five great powers agreeing in principle to a settlement of Adriatic issues with Austria and Germany accepting the terms. The plan is expected to be refined in later talks to finalize the arrangement.
Memorial Day Program Schedule and Parades
Memorial Day events list 8:30 A. M. detachment visits to cemeteries. Special train to Union Station at UILILITEs 1:30 P. M. Parade forms by division at Main streets and nearby corners. Memorial services at 4:45 P. M. on the South Gren honor roll. 5:00 P. M. Dance at Ellis Home and Chow at South Green for veterans. Luncheon 5 to 6:30 P. M., band concerts 5:30 to 10 P. M. at South Green and St. John's ware. Evening dances 8:00 P. M. free to soldiers and sailors at Elks and other halls.
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Pleasant and
Main Streets
Church and
Wales
College and
Main Street
Hose House
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South Gren
Ellis
South Green
Arthur V. McDowell
Town Hall
State Guard
St. John’s Ware
Elks, Odd Fellows
St. Aloysius ‘Hall
Stueck’s
Big Four Receives German Counter Proposals
Paris May 29 The Big Four today received two copies of German counter proposals to the peace treaty and began consideration at once. Allied experts were called in and work on the allied reply started immediately. The Germans will be told the door to negotiation is closed unless terms are accepted. A brief reply time of about 40 hours is expected. Delegates condemned the action of publishing the text before delivery. A plenary session also discussed the Austrian treaty text to be handed to Austrian delegates tomorrow. Captain Tardieu explained the Austrian text closely follows the German treaty in surrender of resources and assistance.
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Paris
Inter‘allied
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Versailles
Tardieu
Austria
Old Middletown flag found from the sixties at the Custom House
Henry P. Bliss, register of voters, revealed a 9 by 12 foot U.S. flag once flown over Middletown's U.S. custom house. Stored in the Misses Tucker's attic since its use, the flag features a horned eagle and bright colors in fragile condition. Origin Utley, a former customs collector, and local figures linked to its history are noted in the tale.
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Custom House
Middletown
Origen Utley
Henry P. Bliss
Register of Voters
Misses Tucker
College Street
Rom Nee
Ees
Ysof Salvo Carraccas
Main Street
Court Street
U. S. Custom House
John Utley
Origen
Cuba
Liathan Taches
Tucker
West Indies
Origen ’ Utley
Mabe Street
Brosted
Utley Ee Ee
Tatton Hill
Power an hangs from tree in river salvage note
A fragmented clipping notes a small boat caught in freshet with power lines overhead. The scene hints at a repair or salvage need as water levels rise and the vessel remains entangled. No further details provided.
No Paper Tomorrow Announcement
The Evening Prece states there will be no publication tomorrow and the paper will not be searched or issued. It notes a brief notice of a canceled edition affecting readers and staff.
Burpee visits New Haven discusses guard use
Maj General Lucien F. Burpee met Mayor Fitzg erald in New Haven to plan guarding the city after last nights clashes near Yale. Guardsmen out of the city to remain dismissed while local units stay ready for emergencies. In police court Antonio Camera and Andenci received 14 day jail terms for interfering with officers. Frank Coppola fined $5 for obstructing a sidewalk. Yale student Arthur Winn released on $200 bond to appear June 3.
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New Haven
Lucien F. Burpee
State Home Guard
Fitzgerald
Yale
Antonio Camera
Andenci
Interf
First aid stations set at Middlesex Building and Park View
In case of accident residents are urged to phone Atwell's Garage or Hose House No 1 for help. Do not call Middlesex Hospital. First aid stations established at the Drug Store, Middlesex Building, and Park View Pharmacy for rapid assistance.
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Atwell
Middlesex Hospital
Hose House
Association
Middlesex Building
Park View Pharmacy
Navy program trimmed by House committee in US Navy plan
Washington May 29 trim ming of the navy program is under way in the house naval affairs committee. Secretaries Daniels and staff urged manpower of 273,121 but 250,000 would suffice to the secretary. Chairman Butler favored maintaining 131,000. Plan includes two fleets 16 first class battleships 13 second class 162 destroyers 20 eagle boats and auxiliaries. Old cruisers in service questioned as wasteful. Aeronautics budget likely slashed from 45 million to about 22 million. Total naval appropriation around 720 million likely reduced before passage.
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Washington
House Naval Affairs Committee
Navy Department
Pennsylvania
Butler
Wentees
House
Salessey Daniels
Cape May Brings 22072 Soldiers to New York
On May 29 Cape May arrives with 22072 returning American troops aboard 1930 troops disembark. Principal units include 326th infantry field and K machine gun company. Followed by Kroonland with 3871 men and Pastores with 2130 men and Italia with 1067 men. Units listed include 304th engineers and 316th infantry headquarters and 313th ammunition train.
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New York
Cape May
326Th
G. I
Kroonland
Pastores
Italia
304Th Engineers
20Th Engineers
316Th Infantry
319Th Field Eceion
Circus Elephants Break Free Near Marblehead Farm Lands
Marblehead Mass May 29 Four elephants escaped from a circus and tore down a stone wall and several farm fields before vanishing into the woods. After a three hour search, the circus recaptured the elephants.
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Marblehead
Mass
St. Francis Ladies Schedule Lunches for Soldiers
The ladies of St. Francis church who prepared lunches for soldiers are asked to deliver them to the parish hall by tomorrow morning including those from Meine. tnroth South reene are to be taken to the home of Mrs. Dann on Durham avenue before 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
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Tnroth
Southreene
Dann
Durham Avenue
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