Gompers backs Bridgeport union on strike demands
Samuel Gompers, president of the AFL, after a Federation of Labor conference, will support Bridgeport union tradesmen in their demands on local manufacturers. He declined to promise an imminent settlement and hinted that staying may yield the best news.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Federation of Labor
Gompers
John J. Keppler
International Association of Machinists
Thomas J. Savage
Johnston
Keppler
Federation
A. F. of L
Bridgeport Arms Makers Deny Union Demands Amid Strike
Remington and other plant leaders in Bridgeport insist no union demands exist and asserts eight hour day with no wage loss approved in April will start August 1. Gompers visits to review the situation. labor leaders dispute his German money claim and say they run the matter without AFL aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remington Arms & Ammunition Company
Remington Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Manufacturers’ Association
Remington
Bridgeport
Tiniest Flower Garden at North Station Loop
Barney Mulhearn watchman for the Elevated company at North station keeps a tiny garden at the Canal street Tremont street subway loop. He began four years ago to brighten the steel and stone surroundings and says the flowers help lift the spirits of workers daily. Frank Brown is named as the roads oldest starter in the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Mulhearn
Elevated
North Station
Canal Street
Trentont Street Subway
Frank Brown
Boston
Tremont Street
Canal Street Loop
Mrs Eaton Seeks to Halt Divorce Case in Salem
Mrs. Eaton fights to stop the divorce action, denying allegations as false and claiming her actions were wifely care. Attorney Mr. Walter says witnesses may be limited to depositions and notes a possible attempt to settle out of court. He notes society people are unlikely witnesses and cites the couple’s Marblehead and Boston ties.
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Walter
Eaton
Thompson's Spa
Boston
the Post
Foy
Johnson
Josepine Bensweiger
Salem
Marblehead
Eatons
Mr. Eaton
Mr. Walter
Social Recognition and High Regard at Pasadena Home
Mrs. Haton shaped a Pasadena residence at Oak Knoll into a regional beauty spot. She earned wide social recognition for herself and her husband by entertaining and connecting with top United States personalities, enriching their home with art. Mrs. Eaton plans to travel to Boston for the trial unless a settlement is reached, with possible further stays in California.
Minot House Shapes a Blind Boy Artist in 1914 Tale
Mary Alice Brown, 12, daughter of Lem Brown, visits Sam Thomas and meets Charlie, his crippled son. Charlie’s talent grows at Minot House, a free university program that helps him pursue art while Lem reforms and plans for Charlie’s future. Six years pass as Charlie shines in drawing, while John Willett backs education.
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Mary Alice Brown
Lem Brown
Sam Thomas
Charlie
Lem
Thomas
John Willett
Jackson
Minot House
Minot
Sam
Francis Willett
Patfits
Miss Hammersmith
Charles Brushly Thomas
Miss Bruce
Charlie Thomas
Irl
Willie
United States
Billy Jackson
Mr. Thomas
Iceland
Father’s
Billy
Mary Alice
Aidhoudik
Stacey's
Minnie
Sadie
Grace
Reaoe Maynard & Oe
President Wilson Eyes Bigger Navy and Army Reform
The President seeks expert military advice for a broader navy and enhanced army. He aims to match leading sea powers and plans a concrete program to improve training and equipment, with the War Secretary and advisers coordinating the effort for Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Congress
Navy Yard Man Held on Lottery Charge
Walter W. Cronin a 23 year old Charlestown Navy Yard employee was arrested by Charlestown police on a lottery promotion charge after police searched his home at 65 Winthrop Street in a campaign against pools and baseball pools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter W. Cronin
Charlestown Navy Yard
Mitchell
Hoy
Charlestown
Cronin
Winthrop Street
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Post
John A. Johnston
International Association of Structural Iron Workers
Gowan Wird
THE
Gop
Honters
Ter
Ugh
Earth
Iam Weller, Jr
Sam Weller, Jr
Boots
Ickwick
Harvard Brewing Co
Lowell, Mass
Commercial Wharf
Barney Mulhearn’s
Los Angeles
Pasadena
California
Essex County Superior Court
Sir Galahad
Phoebe Gray
Pluto
French Lick Springs
Studebaker Auto
Studebaker
Beacon St
State House
Watts Jetsche Agency, Inc
Old South Building
Fort Hill
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Thos. Snow & Son
North Market St
Daily and Sunday Post
President Wilson
Navy Yard
Geo. Wm. Bentley Co
State St
Mass
New England Agenta
Lephone
Daily Post
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