Bergdoll Escape Hearings Illuminate Secret Expedition
The House committee investigated Bergdoll’s 1919 escape from military custody and the secret gold treasure tale. Testimony cited General Harris, Secretary Baker, and attorney Angell, with Westcott named in connection to Wilson’s Baltimore nomination. A Philadelphia stop and renewed pursuit followed, underscoring the case’s publicity driven secrecy. In a separate note, Mrs. Harry Trovinger died at 48 on her 18th wedding anniversary in Hagerstown Maryland.
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Peter
Foneiak
Aim
Grover Cleveley Bergdoll
West Virginia
Férgdoll
Philadelphia
Eort
Jay Ngi
Sentenpo
Maret
Ansell
Bergdoll
John W. Westcott
New Jersey
Woodrow Wilson
Baltimore and St. Laws
Harris
Angell
Westcott
Anzell
Baker
Fort Pier
Mer Ansell
Charing D. McAvoy
Gibboney
Bailey
Washington Post
Hageratown, Md
Strickan
Harry Trov‘inger
Middlebig
Steamship Owners Spurn Arbitration in Major Strike
Unions recruit over 125000 workers as walkouts shut ports nationwide. Secretar y Hoover’s arbitration plan rejected by the American Steamship Owners association, delaying a national settlement. About 40 percent of U S tonnage idle. 65,000 to 125,000 workers affected, with ships in New York and Norfolk hit and several passenger liners at risk of sailing.
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New Fork
Associated Press
Hoover
American Steamship Owners Association
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
New York
Steamship Owners Association
London
Mallory
Southern Pacific
Winthrop L Marvin
Stegmachip Ownerg Association
Admiral Benson
Baltimore Radio Men Strike Reported in City
Baltimore on May 2 reports say United Radio Telegraphers Association members, about 200 strong, strike or idle. H L Lecomte states ocean carriers will not clear until Washington confirms a 36 percent wage cut. Pickets at Pratt Street pier protected by Bolica reserves, no clashes reported.
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Baltimore
W. W. Tingle
United States Shipping Board
Ihis
Washington
United Radio Telegraphers Association
H. L Lecomte
Pratt Street
Fear Strike Spreads to Harbor and Bay in Portsmouth
May 2 Portsmouth reports fear of a large strike spreading from ocean ships to harbor craft and key lines. About 8,000 local marine workers may join the walkout if wage demands are not met. McBride of the Marine Engineers Benevolent Association warns of a general stoppage, while vessel crews are being signed or released as the strike looms.
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Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association
Thomas B. Healy
Atlantic and Gulf Conference of Engineers
Danzig
Norfolk
Union
Thomas Milligan
Marine Firemens Union
Portsmouth
M McBride
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
United States Army
Hampton Roads
McBride
Quaker City
Shipping Board
United States Warns Panama on Jurisdiction Transfer
Officials in Washington demand Panama promptly transfer control of territory assigned to Costa Rica by the Loubet award. The United States threatens action if Panama does not move the jurisdiction, citing boundary definitions and treaty provisions. Also noting the death of 30 year old A Nutty at Paperville and survivors.
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United States
Panama
Costa Rica
Loubet
Pacific
Atlantic
Jaid Devia
Zf Panesme
Becaiye
Picibe
America
Post
Natl
Yao Mayene
A. Nutty
Paperville
J.T. Nutty
Briatol
Teeth You Love to Show With Pepsodent Offer
An advertising piece extols Pepsodent toothpaste to women seeking beauty and to men bothered by tobacco stained teeth. It warns of a viscous film causing discoloration and decay, praising Pepsodent for removing the film, boosting saliva, and whitening teeth. A ten day coupon offer promises quick, visible results and a booklet explaining the effects.
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Natura
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House
S.T. Angell
S&s March
Gase
J. W. Westcott
Wilson
Samuel Tawhel
Gener
Harris Test
Avro
Sneer
Fergdoll
Fort Jay
March
Cretary
Bulwer-Lytton
Lord Bulwer-Lytton
Milord
Table Waters
Paradise Spring Company
Brunswick
Maine
G & Cornwell & Son
Cohen & Dorfman
Columbia Rd
Charles M. Colvin & Co
Bresnahan
J. M. Beal
Calvert St
N. W
Wardman Park Pharmacy
Ridgew
Conn
Florida Aves
Crete
Maxwell House Coffee
Maxwell House
Spurn Arbitration
J. A. Nutty
Dr. Caldwell
Bray
Alawellsin
Igxari
Fe Palais Royal A
Cimer
Milan
Palais Royal
the Sunday Post
Eich
Ark
Pepsadénl
Prpgodent Company
Dept A
Wabash Ave
Chicago
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