Textile Unions to Act on New Demands in Manchester
Delegates to the New England conference of textile workers meet in Manchester likely at Foresters Hall to decide on the stand of United Textile Workers of America president Thomas F. McMahon who said the time is ripe for action.
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Manchester
N. H
New England Conference of Textile Workers
Foresters Hall
Pres
Thomas F. McMahon
United Textile Workers of America
Demands Issued for Restoring Pre Cut Textile Wages
A statement outlines demands to textile manufacturers to restore the wage scale in force before the 21 1 2 per cent cut of Dec 1920. The action aims to reverse reduced pay levels and secure reinstatement across the industry.
Fire damages Asbestos Mills shed in East Broughton
A shed of the Asbestos Mines, Limited in East Broughton burned today causing about 200000 dollars in damage. The blaze ruined one thousand tons of asbestos fibre and the milling store shed.
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East Broughton
Que
Asbestos Mines, Limited
Swageer sticks boost winter outfits as chic accessories
Fashion authorities report swageer sticks worn more than ever as the season's smartest costume enhancers. They come in varied styles with powder compartments or cigarette cases in handles or simple solid wood, adding decorative novelty. Worn with fur hats and coats they lend an aristocratic air, suitable for walking but used less for formal events.
Divorces Granted To Woman From Her Eleventh Husband
Mrs Cora Walker Truxley Joyce Barn es Butcher Crow Whitney Porter Lilley Swanson Lilley Lilley's, of East St Louis, was allowed to sign as Cora Walker after seeking a decree of divorce from Albert Lilley, her eleventh husband. She alleged he stayed home from work three days in a row to beat and abuse her. the court granted the divorce. The article notes New Zealand mobilized 220,999 men during the Great War.
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East ST. Louis
United News
Cora Walker
Albert Lilley
Lilley
New Zealand
Kindness Lands Trio in Custody After Street Barter Incident
Charley O Leary of Roxbury, with Tom Toomey and John Murphy, split a purse and a column of liquor in a Washington street exchange. Police found them at Lagrange street station where officers noted multiple aliases. A court roll call will determine official charges and identities.
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Charley O'Leary
Roxbury
Charley
Lagrange Street
Tom Toomey
John Murphy
Washington Street
Tom
John
Lagrange Street Station
Arrival of New Baby Delays Murder Witness
Mrs. Concettina Paresi failed to appear in court to testify against a man accused of killing her husband. Bailiffs readied to search when her mother entered with a two days old baby, and Mrs. Paresi was excused.
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New York
United News
Concettina Paresi
French bill would let 38 year old women vote
Paris December 11 United News reports a Chamber proposal to allow women as young as 38 to vote in France. The measure aims to balance after war losses while noting many women would otherwise be left out.
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France
Paris
United News
Fragists
Chamber of
When Dad Comes Home Furniture Special
When Dad Comes Home offers a wing chair priced at 65 dollars and Paine-made arm chair at 143 dollars. A walnut and gold lamp costs 27.50 with 22.50 shade. Left lamp features imported hand carved mahogany finish at 45 dollars. A 22 inch gold silk shade with fringe runs 50 dollars. Right lamp shows black polychrome base with a 24 inch putty shade, complete special 47.50.
Arbuckle to Plead for Reinstatement to Film Czar
Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle will urge Will Hays to reinstate him in the movies when Hays arrives in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Friends of Arbuckle in the film company will support the plea, citing his acquittal on murder and manslaughter charges over the Virginia Rappe case.
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Los Angeles
United News
Roscoe
Fatty
Arbuckle
Will H. Hays
Hays
San Francisco
Virginia Rappe
Becker Trial Postponed in Bronx Murder Case
Trial of Abraham Becker charged with murdering his wife, whose body was found buried in a Bronx vacant lot, was postponed until Wednesday at request of Becker's attorneys. Also noted are Swift & Company carcass beef sale prices in Boston for the week ending Dec 9.
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New York
Abraham Becker
Bronx
Becker
Swift & Company
Boston
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