Steamers Tied Up As Longshore Strike Bites Atlantic Route
New York May 7 A major longshoreman strike threatens widespread disruption to trans Atlantic shipping. Major lines including North German Lloyd Hamburg America Scandinavian American Cunard White Star American Red Star French Atlantic Transport Holland American and Phoenies face delays. About 10 000 workers left, with 400 at Hamburg American and North German Lloyd piers and 1650 Cunard men on the New York side. New crews are being rushed to South Brooklyn docks and across to Brooklyn shores to mitigate the stoppage.
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New York
Lloyd
Hamburg-American
Scandinavian-Amercan
Cunard
White Star
American Red Star
French
Atlantic Transit
Holland-American
Phoenines
Europe
Hamburg
Hamburg-American Line
Caronfa
Cunard Line
Hoboken
Brooklyn
Vaderland
Antwerp
Summer Home of John B. Gerrish Burns in New Canaan
The finest summer home in New Canaan, owned by John B. Gerrish of New York, was destroyed by fire early today, about 75 000 in loss. Gerrish family and staff escaped. cause unknown though attic suspected. The fire follows a prior police report of an oil rag fire attempt at the mansion.
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New Canaan
John B. Gerrish
New York
Gerriah
Europe
Gor Tish
New Haven
Gerrish
Malliken
Stret
Barber and Wife Die in New York Case
New York May 7 Louis Skopec a barber and his wife Mary were found dead in a case tied to the west term of the superior court. DiAngelo of this place was beard over the matter today.
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Hesband
New York
DiAngelo
Schwab warns San Francisco shipwork tied to labor
Charles M. Schwab, former United States Steel president, urged that his company will not bid on or build ships in San Francisco while local labor conditions persist. He cited a $2.5 million loss on three battleships and criticized the 9 to 10 hour workdays and alleged inferior workmanship. He warned that all manufacturing could halt if conditions do not improve.
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San Francisco
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Schwab
United States
Henry L. Scott
Arrest On Intent To Kill On Union Street
Nicole Fastore was arrested on Union street for assault with intent to kill by Detectives Kennaugh and Colesanto. He will be taken to New Haven. Reports say he fled after last Easter, visited New Haven often, and claimed the case was settled. authorities found no revolver, only a pocket knife. He was locked up and the detectives pursued another lead.
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Nicole Fastore
Union Street
Kennaugh
Colesanto
Arge
New Haven
Pastore
Ot Cors
Beach
Suicide ends $80,000 stake in West Philadelphia holdup
Harold Jones aged 16 and accomplice G H Geddis aged 18 attempted a trolley hold up in West Philadelphia. Jones shot a policeman and then killed himself. Geddis was captured at home. Jones’s parents were notified. Also in Santa Monica a stake of $80,000 ties Harold Keating to a $5,000,000 estate with potential $1,420,000 gain for the syndicate if Keating survives.
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Philadelphia
Harold
Jones
G. H. Geddis
Janes
Geddis
West Philadelphia
Geddiss
Santa Monica
Cal
Henry C. Keating
Keating
Two Men Die In West Virginia Train Collision
West Virginia May 7. Train No 7 on the Baltimore and Ohio collided with a fast freight at Rosbys Rock eighteen miles east of Wheeling. Express messenger J L Painter of Burton and baggage master C G Warner of Bellaire were killed. Engineer C A Riley of Wheeling fatally injured. Accident blamed on orders misunderstanding. Passengers escaped shaken. Through passenger train from New York to Chicago formed of three Pullmans two lay coaches and baggage car and mail car.
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West Virginia
Wheeling
W Va
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Rosby’s Rock
Here
J. L. Painter
Burton
C. G. Warner
Bellaire
C. A. Riley
New York
Chicago
Explosion of Steam Pipe Delays Schoolship St Marys Departure
A steam pipe explosion aboard the schoolship St Marys anchored at Glen Cove, L. I., delayed its summer cruise. Cadets John Dyer and Leroy Block, Brookyn residents, were brought by tug to Bellevue Hospital in New York City for treatment. Dyer, the launch’s engineer, and Block, a crew member, are expected to recover.
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St Mary
Glen Cove
John Dyer
Leroy Block
Bellevue Hospital
Hare
Brooklyn
Dyer
Block
New York
Pa Ct
Bridgeport Woman Found Dead in Coal Yard Pit
The body of Mrs George Walker of Bridgeport was found in the Frank Miller company coal yard pit this afternoon. Discovered under coal wearing union underwear, investigators pursue whether suicide or foul play occurred. Local authorities examine the case as the Evening Democrat notes its local prominence.
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Mre Walker
Bridgeport
George Walker
Frank Miller Company
Union
North Coast Limited Holdup Near Butte Ends in Engineer Slain
In Butte Montana on May 7 the North Coast Limited was held up east of Butte Mountain by two or more men. Engineer Frank Clow was killed and a fireman wounded as robbers fired before fleeing. Authorities including Sheriff Webb pursue suspects with bloodhounds. No money was taken. past robberies in the region have yielded eventual arrests.
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Butte
Mont
North Coast
Bearmouth
Burlington Fver
Paul, Minn
Horn
Northern Tackic Railroad
North Coast Limited
Lutte
Frank Clow
Culver
Butte Mountain
Lutte, Mont
Freman
Mrs Greenman Sues Over Meadow Street Strip In Injunction
Mrs Edith G Greenman seeks an injunction against At tiltio Menichino over a twenty by one hundred twenty foot frontage strip. The chain of deeds traces back to Chauncey B Webster who only held a life interest. The case names several transferees including George W Beach, J Richard Smith, Ralph H Smith, and the Smith Griggs firm, with questions about title and the property’s use as a former public way.
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Edith G. Greenman
Attiltio Menichino
Meadow Street
Chauncey B. Webster
George W. Beach
J. Richard Smith
Waterbury Button Co
Ralph H. Smith
Smith, & Griggs
Simonsville
Menchino
Webster
Mr Webster
Mas
Sprinkler Douses Streets As Trolley Runs Through
A sprinkler car sprayed water over city streets this afternoon though rain signs appeared. Horses and dogs fled the spray as the trolley cars diverted, with bemused riders watching. some pedestrians avoided the effects until the water cooled and settled the dust.
Demand for season seats at May music festival grows
There is a steady demand for season seats for the May music festival. Shortly after noon the number of Seashow tickets disposed of had not yet reached expected levels.
Connecticut Forecast: Showers and Clearing Across State
A weather outlook for Connecticut shows showers in the south, fair conditions in the north, and a quiet night. Wednesday is expected to be partly cloudy with a light to moderate wind throughout the state.
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Connecticut
Jim South
el al
Sheriff-elect Hugo Announces First Deputy Appointments
New Haven May 7 Sheriff-elect Philip Hugo released his first slate of appointments across towns. New Haven deputies include John W. Hutt Peter J. McNerney Col Johns Healey Henry Farrel J P DeJoy Henry P Spergel Philip Goodhart James Donnelly Republicans. Other towns list officials in Waterbury Milford West Haven Orange Guilford Branford Madison Naugatuck North Haven Southbury Ansonia and Derby clerk and turnkey roles. London also reports Birrell introducing an Irish home rule bill creating an Irish administration with Dublin headquarters.
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New Haven
Philip Hugo
John W. Hutt
Peter J. McNerney
Col Johns
Healey
Henry Farrel
J. P. DeJoy
Henry P. Spergel
Philip Goodhart
James Donnelley
Waterbury
John F. O'Brien
E. C. Steinman
Charles F. Donahue
Derby
H. E. Hume
Local Nuptials and Civic Happenings Roil City News
Miss Pasquatina Rinta wed Nicola Ricci in a Justice of the Peace ceremony. A masquerade ball is planned at Good Will hall Wa terville under Mr and Mrs John Rick. Court action includes B K Block v Frank DeInela over a liquor bill in Hartford. Waterville officer Lachance resigns. city to fill vacancy at 4 pm meeting. St Marys alant holds 8 pm monthly meeting. Floral tributes at Dona hue funeral include a pillow from parents and bouquets to James Muldown and Catherine Phelan. Joseph Dervey sprain leads to Brookside care. Crosby High meets Bristol High in baseball tomorrow. lineup listed. Harriet May Tallmadge wed Wilbert S Case. they depart for Jamestown expo, then reside in Waterbury. Miss Tallmadge is cousin to Louis J. Filler.
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Pasquatina Rinta
Nicola’ Riccl
Charles W. Bauby
Good Will Hall
Waterville
John Rick
David Daniel
Harold
Denver
Woodmont
B. K. Block
Frank de Inela
Supreme Court
Hartford
Gullfolle
Frank Lachance
Board of Safety
St Mary's Alntant
Donahue
James Muldown
Sadie Cronan
Catherine Phelan
Catherine Luddy
Curran Dry Goods Co
Mound
Saxe & Floto
Joseph Dervey
Thin City
Newtown
Brookside
Houlihan's
Crosby High
Bristol High School
Bristol
Stiegberg
Bergin
de Ligourt
Richardson
Freney
Butler
Maltby
Maneger Benedict
Harriet May Tallmadge
F. W. Belden
Green- Geld Street
Wilbert Samuel Case
Waterbury
W. Deloss
Parade of money ad gimmick draws crowds in city
A noon parade led by a bus with four horses showcases Vurplllat and a pall of coins. The march features carriages rented for display and a carnation-loaded wagon handing out flowers. Vurplllat tosses nickels and dimes to cheering boys, causing a wild scramble unseen in years. A closing Democratic taunt ends the piece.
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Vurplllat
Mahon Tailor Offers Lower Priced Made-To-Measure Suits
Interesting to students of economy. Prices for made to measure suits and overcoats are five to ten dollars lower than comparable items elsewhere. Latest spring and summer fabrics in new shades await your selections at 65 Bank Street in the Lewis Building.
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Japan
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North Western Pacific
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Weather Forecast
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O'Brien
Steinman
House of Commons
Ireland
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Dublin
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