Democrats Gain as Dyer Wins Rhode Island Governor Race
Providence April 5 The election yields a Republican governor and large GOP lead in the General Assembly. Dyer (Rep) tops Greene (Dem) 16812 to 9982 with Socialist and Pro party votes noted in city and town results. License questions vary across Burrillville Coventry Foster Scituate Tiverton Westerly and Smithfield.
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Providence
R. I
Dyer
Greene
Herrick
Peckham
Burrillville
Coventry
Foster
Scituate
Smithfield
Tiverton
Westerly
Tiver
Four Dollar Bicycle Suits at Browning King & Co
A sale ad states remaining wool bicycle suits in all sizes and shades were once up to 7.50 now four dollars each. Offer lasts until April 15 at 10 PM. Browning King & Co. claims to be the largest clothier in the world, with locations on Washington and Kneeland Streets.
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Browning, King & Co
Washington
Kneeland Sts
New England and Eastern New York Forecast
Fair Thursday with light north to east winds. Fresh northerly gusts giving way to variable breezes across New England and eastern New York. Local outlook emphasizes fair weather and mild temperatures.
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Washington
New England
New York
Pawtucket and Newport Vote Shifts Highlight Party Gains
The record shows Pawtucket Democratic gains with Dyer Rep at 184 and Greene Dem at 1811 while Herrick Social Labor and Peckham Pro share small totals. Newport reports Dyer 1844 and Greene 1482 with last year figures 1829 for Dyer and 1089 for Church Dem. Overall, Republican plurality at 33 and a total turn in Pawtucket indicates shifting allegiances.
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Ton
Newport
Dyer
Greene
Church
Pawtucket
Herrick
Peckham
Jones for Governor
Toledo April 6 Mayor Jones may run for Ohio governor with Republican backing. Friends in Toledo and Columbus announce a candidacy in Columbus but the mayor says he has not approved action. He has not decided party but likely will stay Republican and favors municipal ownership of public utilities.
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Toledo
Jones
Columbus
Ohio
Tie
Robbery duo held at Rochester saloon gunpoint
William Shannon and George Price were arrested after holding up William Sanger at his saloon on St Joseph Street. A rope in Shannon's pocket tied him to a prior hold up of Sing Tung, a Chinese laundry, on March 23, and Sing Tung identified him as one of the robbers.
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Rochester
N. Y
William Shannon
Poston
George Price
William Sanger
St. Joseph Stret
Sanger
Shannon
Sing Tung
Carpentry Strike Widens as 1500 March On Work
In Cleveland on April 6 a carpenters strike swelled by 500 in a day, lifting total to over 1500 with more to come. Officials say 8000 will be idle by Saturday unless demands for an eight hour day and 30 cents an hour are met, while contractors hold 9 hours daily at 27 1/2 cents.
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Cleveland
Carpenters
Carpenters’ Union
Filipino naturalized citizen pays respects at White House
Senor Ramon Reyes Lala of New York, claiming to be the only naturalized Filipino in the United States, visits the White House and criticizes Philippine insurgents as unsavory elements. He notes the ignorant are misled by unscrupulous leaders, laments sacrifices, and expresses hope for peace and amiable understanding soon.
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Washington
Senor Ramon Reyes Lala
New York
United States
White House
Senor Lala
Philippines
License vote in Westerly yields strong win for advocates
In Westerly Rhode Island a local license vote ends with 648 opposed to license and 391 in favor with 76 blanks and one defective. The result marks a significant gain for license supporters.
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Westerly
R. I
Boston College Ball a Grand Success
The Boston College Catholic Association marked its twenty first reunion with a grand ball at Paul Revere Hall Mechani es building drawing nearly 2000 attendees. The event featured a grand March led by Marshal Thomas M Magiff and Mrs Thomas O'Callaghan, with a graceful program and celebratory mood despite no floral decorations due to a postponed date.
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Young Men's Catholic Association of
Boston College
Boston College Catholic Association
Paul Revere
Jierbert
Quinn
Old Boreas
Thomas M. Magiff
Thomas O’callaghan
Miners Strike Sets Four Iowa Mines In Operation
Des Moines Iowa April 6 The central district strike shuts down 26 of 30 mines leaving about 1200 miners idle. Operators refuse to recognize the union or meet demands and reportedly plan to ship in Missouri black miners to work.
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Des Moines
Miners’ Union
Central District
Iowa
Missouri
Minnesota April elections yield split mayor wins
In St Paul on April 5 the Minnesota results show Democrats and Republicans each electing half of the mayoral posts, producing a divided outcome ahead of May.
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ST. Paul
Minnesota
King Defies Calls to Resign Amid Delaware Row
Dover, April 6. Representative W. F. King, a Democratic Assembly member who supported Addicks for U S Senator at the joint convention, rejects resignation claims. He says he violated no law or oath and offered to testify if bribery occurred, blaming party bosses for attempting to force a split and deadlock.
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Dover
Del
W. F. King
Assembly
Addicks
United States
Democratic State Committee
Democrats
Delaware
Democratic Party
Democrats of
Rhode Island Weavers Strike Expands Across Mills
The R I strike widens into Pawtuxet valley as 250 Royal Mills weavers at River Point join 100 from Quidnick Mill. Near 1000 workers now out across Knight Mills at Natick River Point Lippitt and Arctic. Robert Knight warns wage raises may follow if rival mills offer higher pay. Also about 150 Slater Cotton Mills weavers in Slatersville North Smithfield strike over missing pay restoration notices.
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Providence
R. I
Pawtuxet
Royal Mills
River Point
Quidnick
Knight Mills
Natick
Lippitt
Arctic
Robert Knight
New England
Slater Cotton Mills
Slatersville
North Smithfield
Rhode Island
Railway plan eyed for eastern Soudan to Red Sea
Cairo Daily Mail reports the government weighs a Khartoum to Suakim line via Kassala to tap Abyssinian traffic. It notes thirty six engines for the Uganda line are being built in the United States.
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London
Cairo
The
Daily Mail
Soudan
Khartoum
Nile
Suakim
Red Sea
Kassala
Nubia
Uganda
United States
Specimens of Russian Wheat Sent to Experiment Stations
Secretary Wilson sends twenty five varieties of Russian wheat to experiment stations in the wheat belt. Some samples are noted for high gluten content and suitability for macaroni production.
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Washington
Wilson
Pay dirt found on Kaskaskia River banks locals form company
In Shelbyville Illinois on April 6 dirt from four spots along the Kaskaskia River at six to eight feet depth yields gold value of 6.70 per ton. A company is formed and will begin operations soon.
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Shelbyvills, Iil
Kaskaskia River
Boston Hotel Ad Promises Better Rooms for the Money
An old advertisement touts superior rooms and service in Boston with rates from $1 per day. It highlights finely furnished suites, new furnishings, updated plumbing, and private baths as selling points for value and comfort.
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Boston
Labor convention debates overtime revival at mills in Lowell
Delegates denounced the overtime system at Hamilton Tremont and Booth mills as employers faced unemployment. They planned to halt overtime pending union guidance while sympathies rose for taftville strikers. The Marlboro shoe workers received $100. Robert Howard earned lifelong delegate status. Municipal Council of City Employees elected new officers and backed the eight hour bill.
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Hamilton, Tremont
Booth Mills
Lowell
Tafftville
Conn
Samuel Ross
Robert Howard
National Industrial Commission
Washington
Marlboro
Howard
Municipal Labor Council
Municipal Council of
Wells Memorial
Thomas Hannon
Thomas (. McDonald
Park Department
Daniel F. Ryan
P. H. Shaughnessey
Sanitary Department
T. J. Coughlin
Pearl button workers gain big wage boosts in Muscatine
In Muscatine Iowa three largest pearl button factories raise wages by 15 and 19 percent. About 600 workers are employed in the city as a result of the pay increases.
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Muscatine
Salmon Falls Mill Raises Wages After Cutback
In Salmon Falls New Hampshire on April 6 the Salmon Falls Manufacturing Company announced wage increases to match a 1498 cutback. The firm employs 700 workers, aiming to align pay with revised production levels.
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Salmon Falls, N. H
Salmon Falls
Rebels Retreat then Open Fire on Charlestown
Rebels retreat as they open fire on Charlestown after a cruiser followed with bombardment. The ensuing clash marks a swift, decisive action in the coastal town amid ongoing hostilities.
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Charlestown
U S Cruiser Bombards Dagupan After Rebel Fire
The United States cruiser Charleston fired on Dagupan after rebels wounded a U S officer while a boat from the ship conducted soundings near the coast of Luzon. The town was bombarded and the insurgents evacuated.
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United States
Charleston
Luzon
Dagupan
Philippine casualties total 1160 in early 1942
General Corbin summarized Philippine casualties from February 4 to April 4, totaling 1160 with 184 killed and 976 wounded.
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Washington
Corbin
Philippines
Boston Catholic Association marks twenty first reunion with praise
The Rev W G Read Mullan presided at a Boston Catholic Young Men's event celebrating its twenty first annual reunion. A club house funded by the president and a bright program drew praise for modern facilities and social offerings. Remarks urged continued support and cooperation as the era promises broader Christian outreach. Dancing followed with Mrs O Callaghan dubbed Belle of the Ball and leaders like Mrs John J Hantz taking roles. The orchestra led by Mr Quinn showcased Boston artists as attendees relaxed in reception rooms and foyer.
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W. G. Read Mullan
Young Men's Catholic Association
Boston
Father Mullan
O’callaghan
John J. Hantz
Quinn
Draughts Champion Herd Laddie James Wylie Dies in Glasgow
James Wylie known as Herd Laddie, Anglo American draughts champion, died in Glasgow on April 5. He was famed for his skill in the game and his international reach in the sport.
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Glasgow
James Wylie
Herd Laddie
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