Wade Jury Box Hard to Fill in Connecticut Trial
In Bridgeport Connecticut on December 30 the Wade murder trial opened with a riotous crowd and a need for a new juror panel after six jurors were drawn and 72 veniremen exhausted. Elwood P Wade 23 a milk peddler and his co defendants face lengthy proceedings as voir dire reveals opposition to capital punishment and the judge warns jurors to avoid public discussion. Wade sits with his defense team as Mrs Wade and Wade’s mother watch closely amid a tense courtroom mood.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Elwood P. Wade
George E. Nott
Chelsea
Mass
Veniremen
Simion Pease
David Jenks
Wilton
William W. Clark
Bethel
Frederick B. Hendrie
Stamford
Frank N. Horton
Canaan
Franklin N. Raymond
Westport
Frederick H. Lyon
Darien
Wade
Nott
John Edward Johnston
George I. Hinman
Homer S. Cummings
E. Earle Garlick
Hinman
Promotions in Health Department Schedule Changes
With the mayor's approval several health department promotions take effect January 7. Jeremiah A. Coakley moves from clerkship to secretary roles with a $100 raise, Katherine F. Riley gains $100 and becomes a medical division clerk, Margaret Mahan's pay rises from $900 to $1100 to handle new budget work, and Charles B. Mackin shifts into Riley's former role with a $910 increase.
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Health Department
Jeremiah A. Coakley
Katherine F. Riley
Margaret Mahan
Charles B. Mackin
Riley
Iowa two cent passenger fare law struck down
Des Moines Iowa December. Judge Wade of the United States District Court held Iowa's two cent railroad passenger fare law unconstitutional. Officials were enjoined from enforcing the law on traffic entirely within the state.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Wade
United States District Court
Wilson Veto Curbing Railroads Across Nation
President Wilson vetoes a bill to extend the two year suspension of the railroad prohibition on buying equipment from companies in which railroads or their officers are interested. The final two year suspension under the Clayton act ends tomorrow at midnight.
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Washington
Wilson
President veto blocks railroads bid and sale rule
President Wilson vetoes the railroads bid and sell prohibition citing lack of adequate delay and urging ICC readiness. Rail representatives warn the veto will force a drastic, immediate overhaul of equipment purchasing and raise operating costs. The ICC had previously recommended approval by a six to four margin.
Clothing Groups Deny Price-Rise Conspiracy Claims
Officers of the Boston Clothing Manufacturers Association issued a statement denying a Wednesday claim that a conspiracy with the New York association sought to restrict output and raise clothing prices. They insist all industry members know the allegations are false.
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Boston Clothing Manufacturers’ Association
New York Clothing Manufacturers’ Association
Clothing unions and wages spar over industry control
A historical analysis argues that the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America uses arbitration to push higher wages, raising production costs and threatening manufacturers and markets. It brands collective bargaining as a path to property destruction and worker rule, likening it to Bolshevik aims and warning of industry collapse without union restraint.
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Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Mr. Sandler
New York Clothing Manufacturers’ Association
Amalgamated Clothing Workers' Union
Bolshevists
Amalgamated Clothing Workers’ Union
Hillman
Collier's Magazine
Prin
Boston Textile Trade Fights Union Drive for Control
The Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union advocates progressive power for workers to control production. Manufacturers warn that a Sovietized industry threatens their business and vow firm resistance. The Clothing Manufacturers' Association of Boston disputes Mr. Bandler’s account and urges New England to recognize current conditions.
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Ciple
Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union
Clothing Manufacturers’ Association of Boston
Bandler
New England
Town Meeting With Women Voters Holds Short Session
The first town meeting with women voters in Plymouth on December 30 ended in 27 minutes with little excitement. The session deferred the proposed town hall construction to a future meeting. Moderator Arthur Lord slipped once, calling attendees Gentlemen before correcting to voters.
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Plymouth
Arthur Lord
Bricklayers Union withdraws wage demand in Springfield
The Bricklayers Union, which had demanded $1.50 per hour starting January 1, withdrew the demand until April 1. The current wage scale remains at $1.05 per hour.
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Springfield
Bricklayers’ Union
Archbishop Gilmartin condemns armed resistance in Tuam
In Dublin dated December 30 Archbishop Gilmartin of Tuam reminds Catholics that armed resistance to the Crown is unlawful. He warns against secret societies and says members are excommunicated for plotting against church or state. oaths have no binding force and members must sever ties with groups that may urge murder of Crown servants or civilians.
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Dublin
Archdiocese of
Tuam
Gilmartin
Proves Coal Prices Unjust Across Massachusetts Dealers
A report from the Anthracite Bureau of Information, received by State Fuel Administrator Eugene C. Hultman, claims hundreds of Massachusetts coal dealers raised prices. It states retailers bought coal at eight dollars per ton and sold up to twenty four, due to rival firms facing shipment and credit limitations.
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Anthracite Bureau
Hultman
Bay State
Massachusetts
Anthracite Bureau of Information
Eugene C. Hultman
Massachusetts Coal Shipments and Price Trends Report
The Anthracite Coal Producers of America report shows eight month shipments to Massachusetts totaling 2 539 142 gross tons from April 1 to December 1. Of this, 2 056 685 tons were company coal at prices not exceeding 8 per ton and 18 percent were stabilized independent coal at not less than 9 50 per ton.
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Organization of the Anthracite Coal Producers of America
Massachusetts
Inez Ireland Dies by Gas in Roslindale Room
Miss Inez Ireland aged 43, of 765 South Street Roslindale, was found dead in her room after turning on the gas. Police and the medical examiner ruled death by suicide due to despondency from unemployment. A letter directing the distribution of belongings and Christmas gift acknowledgments were left on her desk. Mrs Lillie Hathaway, with whom she lodged, said she bathed and dressed the night before. death discovered when Hathaway found the odor and called help at about 7:30 AM. The nephew and a doctor broke down the door.
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Inez Ireland
South Street
Roslindale
Miss Ireland
Lillie Hathaway
Iver Rubber Plant Limits Workweek to Two Days
Notices posted by the Iver Rubber Company state the plant will run only two days a week starting next week until further notice. About five hundred employees are affected.
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Iver Rubber Company
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W.P. Clark
E.earl Garlich
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H Homer
Wades
EIC
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